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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
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Montford Park Players’ new season conquers the Wars of the Roses
This weekend, the group kicks off an ambitious summer project — staging nine of William Shakespeare’s plays.
May 3, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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10 local Instagram accounts to follow
We asked you to help us spice up our Instagram feed and now we’re returning the favor by sharing some unique picks.
April 30, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Summer events happening around Asheville
Make the most of the warm weather and sunshine with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.
April 29, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Different Wrld’s next chapter
The creative venue is on the move after its unexpected displacement, and you can help it continue its journey in a new space.
April 26, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
20 birds to look and listen for this season
From the American Goldfinch to the Carolina Wren — these avians can be found all around the area.
April 23, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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Frolic among flowers at Bloom with a View
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How craft improves community well-being
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Arts
Story Parlor celebrates two years as a sanctuary for the arts
The creative space is a home for partners like Asheville Fringe Arts Festival, Bilingual Birdies, The Campfireball, and many more.
April 22, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Growing a community at the 34th Annual Asheville Herb Festival
For decades, this annual festival has celebrated the farmers and gardeners and growers who call WNC home.
April 19, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Read the winning poem from our 2024 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.
April 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Museum of Costume Jewelry set to open downtown this summer
The 31 exhibits of sparkling jewels will take you through the history of the 20th century.
June 5, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Echoes of the Forest honors fallen trees through art
The local nonprofit will soon unveil its first “echo,” memorializing the community’s response to Helene through art made from fallen trees.
June 3, 2025
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Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Asheville’s new partnership for long-term recovery
A former West Asheville church is undergoing renovations as RSAA collaborates with Mennonite Disaster Service to create a hub for recovery efforts.
June 2, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Celebrate National Trails Day in Asheville
Established by the American Hiking Society more than 30 years ago, National Trails Day encourages community gathering, environmental stewardship, and outdoor preservation.
June 2, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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An inside look at Fitz and the Wolfe, a new downtown bar and music venue
Here’s a sneak preview of the downtown bar, opening on Battery Park Ave. on Saturday, May 31.
May 29, 2025
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Grace Powers
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The State of the Arts in Asheville, according to ArtsAVL
The arts organization offered important insight into the recovery of Asheville and Buncombe County’s arts sector at its annual State of the Arts brunch. Here’s what to know.
May 29, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Major investments are coming to three local sports complexes
The BCTDA will spend $2.65 million on improvements to two local sports complexes, and a local school will soon break ground on a multi-use field.
May 28, 2025
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Grace Powers
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The City of Asheville invests in infrastructure upgrades at the Mills River Water Treatment Plant
The $23.3 million project is underway to provide more resiliency and add capacity to the city’s water systems.
May 27, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Celebrate 100 years of wildlife at Nature Center Day
The once-in-a-century celebration commemorates the history of the WNC Nature Center and the excitement that lies ahead.
May 23, 2025
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Grace Powers