Laura Hackett

Senior City Editor

Laura is based in Asheville, NC and has written for AVLtoday since March 2021. Before joining 6AM City, she wrote for Mountain Xpress and created content for the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce (the 2019 National Chamber of the Year). In her free time, she loves exploring her city by bike, testing out new restaurants, and hanging out with her dog Iroh at the park.

Arts

The Art of Food visits the Asheville Art Museum

Works from Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein are on the menu.

June 1, 2023

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Nerd Pride Fest Asheville

Events

There’s a new, nerdier way to celebrate Pride in Asheville

Introducing: the inaugural Nerd Pride Fest.

May 30, 2023

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Culture

The story behind Brevard’s White Squirrel festival

Catch this year’s White Squirrel celebration May 26-May 28.

May 24, 2023

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Food

Where to find lunch for under $10

From pizza and sandwiches to seitan shawarma.

May 24, 2023

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The Rad Brew Co.

Business

The RAD Brew Co. celebrates its grand opening

The brewery, which opens May 20, is led by a former Wicked Weed head brewer and manager.

May 16, 2023

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History

Celebrate the late Bob Moog’s 89th birthday with these local events

It’s gonna be a Moog-tastic week.

May 16, 2023

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East Fork founders John Vigeland, Connie Matisse, and Alex Matisse.

Business

Meet Asheville’s 12 Certified B Corp companies

Local businesses you can feel extra good supporting.

May 10, 2023

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City

Buncombe’s public compost program expands with two new sites

That makes a total of eight drop-off spots.

May 8, 2023

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Events

Frolic at Odonata Farm for the inaugural May Arts Fest

Expect flower crowns, art demos, Tintype photos, and performances from Jane Kramer and Jenna Lindbo.

May 8, 2023

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