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Culture
🎵 Holiday classics + acrobatics at Cirque de la Symphonie
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Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
You put our city on the map with your sweet, charming, hilarious love stories.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Arts
Join the new countywide book club, One Book, One Buncombe
Join the community in diving into “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb this spring in the inaugural book club.
February 12, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Festivals
Chow Chow Food + Culture Festival and nonprofit announce shut down
The organization made the announcement through a message posted to its website on Friday, Feb. 9.
February 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Arts
The SoundsPretty film project showcases the creative spaces you don’t get to see
With their short films, Justin Rabuck and Colby Sexton are giving you an up-close and personal look at local artists in their element.
February 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Honoring Black History Month in Asheville
Celebrate the community through talks and storytelling, education and work, art and poetry all month long.
January 30, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Arts
Local artist Jaime Byrd to unveil a new gallery in the former Magnetic Theatre space
The gallery will provide a larger space for the artist to showcase her work steeped with augmented reality technology.
January 29, 2024
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Grace Powers
The brick wall inside Grail Moviehouse is painted with a colorful mural featuring a film roll. Three movie posters are on the wall, showcasing "American Fiction," "The Crime is Mine," and "Poor Things."
Entertainment
Where to see Oscar-nominated films in Asheville
Channel Tinseltown here in the Land of the Sky by checking out two indie theaters showing Academy Award-nominated movies.
January 25, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Start streaming these local podcasts
Whether you’re interested in growing your business, exploring a culinary world, or just hearing a good story, there’s an Asheville podcast for you.
January 18, 2024
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Brook Bolen
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 17, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Grace Powers
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City
Funds from Asheville’s Public Art Program will support local artists
Asheville’s Public Art Program finds a new place in the city’s history supporting arts and culture.
March 12, 2025
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City of Asheville taps WCU students for Riverside Cemetery recovery
A group of Western Carolina University students is working to assess storm damage at Riverside Cemetery.
March 11, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Arts
Go outside the ordinary at the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
For 23 years running, Asheville is the canvas for this celebration of experimental art.
March 11, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Travel and Outdoors
Lake Lure welcomes visitors back as recovery continues
While visitors should be mindful of ongoing recovery efforts, several local businesses and recreation areas have reopened.
March 10, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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Government
Learn about local government during Civic Learning Week
Dive into the details of the City of Asheville’s and Buncombe County’s programs + structure during a week dedicated to the importance of civic education.
March 10, 2025
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Molly Wilson
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Live
20+ places to get your pizza fix in Asheville
Dig into Asheville’s must-try pizza shops — from late-night slices to fancy fare and everything in between.
March 7, 2025
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Grab a slice for WNC Pizza Week
Check out the interactive map to dig in to special slices and pies all around the region.
March 7, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Events
10+ ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Asheville
From music and dancing to food and drink — the Land of the Sky will be channeling Celtic heritage all weekend long.
March 7, 2025
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Molly Wilson