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Where to make spring cleaning donations in Asheville
Don’t just throw it all away — give your old clothing, furniture, and miscellaneous items a second life at one of these donation sites.
March 12, 2026 02:51 PM
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Grace Powers
Five images from around the Craft Fair. Two elderly people stand looking at a jewelry display. Children playing violins and other instruments. A craftsman sits carving wood.
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Shop, learn + engage with 100+ artists at Southern Highlands craft fair
The 77th annual four-day downtown event features live music, craft demonstrations, and original works from regional artists.
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Get the picture of local arts with the ArtsAVL Grants Impact Report
The nonprofit released facts and figures covering the work of the 2023-2024 grant recipients.
July 8, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Billy Gardenhight and two other golfers mark score cards during the Skyview Golf Tournament
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Skyview Golf Tournament celebrates 64 years on the green
Back in 1960, seven golfers created an event that would offer competition and community to African American players in Asheville.
July 3, 2024
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Molly Wilson
Two people and a young child stand facing away from the camera in the Asheville Design District.
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🎉 You’re invited to Asheville Design District’s anniversary celebration
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The Big Crafty returns for two days of creativity and community
Find one-of-a-kind wares at one of locals’ favorite indie arts and crafts festivals.
July 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Asheville’s 1999 time capsule
What was Asheville like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
July 1, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Introducing our 2024 Picture of the Year contest
We’re almost halfway through 2024 now (whoa), so we’re officially opening up the 2024 Picture of the Year contest.
July 1, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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The ultimate list of Asheville breweries
From small-batch cider and microbrews to the “adult Disneyland” of beer.
June 27, 2024
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Celebrate the Fourth of July in Asheville
Break out the red, white, and blue — summer’s favorite holiday has arrived in the Land of the Sky.
June 26, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Stephens-Lee celebrates a centennial
As alumni of the high school come together to mark 100 years since the first graduation, learn a little more about the school’s remarkable legacy.
June 24, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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It’s halftime, folks. How are we making the rest of 2025 the best of 2025?
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