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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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Festivals
Art outside the box at the 2024 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Dedicated to the strange + wonderful world that lies just beyond the mainstream, the festival is transforming the city into an experimental artwork.
March 8, 2024
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Arts
The Asheville Art Museum unveils “The New Salon: A Contemporary View” exhibition
The exhibit, featuring both local and nationally renowned artists, is on display through mid-August.
March 7, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Vote in AVLtoday’s barbecue bracket
We want to know: Where is the best barbecue in Asheville? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 4, 2024
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Entertainment
How Melvin AC Howell is working to make dance lessons accessible to Asheville and beyond
His online platform HASdance is here to help you boost your self-confidence (and your dancing skills) in a judgment-free zone.
March 1, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Donate your formal wear to local students going to prom
The Prom Dress Exchange and Eblen Charities’ Prom Dress Express are outfitting students with dreamy dresses for their big night.
March 1, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Violin royalty returns home for inaugural Artist Residency
World-renowned violinists Noah Bendix-Balgley and Shanshan Yao headline this week-long artistic celebration.
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Arts
Indie music and film come together for the Mythic Monsters Music Video Showcase
See how songs from local musicians come to life.
February 20, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Adoptable pets around Asheville
Find your forever best friend at a local shelter.
February 19, 2024
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Culture
Meet the celebrity stingray living just outside the Land of the Sky
Charlotte the round stingray has been making international headlines for her rare pregnancy — and she’s living down the road in Hendersonville.
February 16, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Breaking down the City of Asheville’s recommended FY26 budget
Before the May 27 public hearing, take a close look at where city funds will be going next fiscal year.
May 14, 2025
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See the first of three new murals coming to the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail
Local artist Tommy Lee McGee unveils “Black Girl Magic,” a new mural on The Whale’s South Slope tap room.
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How to participate in Strive Not To Drive week
Give your odometer a rest and bike, walk, bus, and carpool for the week with these special events across WNC.
May 13, 2025
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Print House brings hands-on arts education to downtown Asheville
After Helene, the Riverview Station printmaking studio is entering a new chapter with a new name, location, and opportunity for arts education.
May 12, 2025
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Food
Viral food critic Keith Lee is heading to Asheville
The TikTok-famous restaurant reviewer is making a stop in Asheville on a tour of the Carolinas — what hidden gems would you send him to?
May 12, 2025
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See what’s brewing during Asheville Beer Week
Here are a handful of happenings on tap for the 14th annual Asheville Beer Week.
May 9, 2025
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Two new pho restaurants opening in Asheville
Asheville is serving up big broth energy.
May 8, 2025
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Practice self care with the help of these 10+ local businesses in Asheville
There are plenty of local businesses dedicated to helping you feel your best, whether it’s through fitness classes, a stress-relieving massage, or a bold new haircut.
May 8, 2025
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