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🎵 Holiday classics + acrobatics at Cirque de la Symphonie
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Don’t forget to tune in for “A Biltmore Christmas”
This Sunday, you’ve got another chance to see an Asheville landmark on screen and revel in some lighthearted holiday cheer.
November 21, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Entertainment
Choose your own adventure results: AVLtoday edition
You chose how AVLtoday City Editor Grace spent her day in Asheville — from where she ate to how she spent her free time.
November 20, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Asheville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
November 19, 2023
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Travis Meier
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6 things to do with your Thanksgiving visitors
Keep your out-of-towners entertained and give yourself an excuse to explore our city.
November 15, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Eat, drink + be merry with our Asheville holiday preview
Take this list and check it twice — there’s plenty of festive local spirit to get you in a holiday mood.
November 9, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Choose your own adventure: AVLtoday edition
Help choose how AVLtoday City Editor Grace will spend her day in Asheville — from where she eats to how she enjoys her free time.
November 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
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“Hamilton” star performs with Asheville Symphony
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Try your hand at AVLtoday’s October crossword puzzle
Test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle of news we’ve shared this past month.
November 2, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Watch a few of our favorite moments from the AVLtoday storytelling open mic
The community came out to celebrate pride in place and share their love of Asheville in story form.
November 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Nominate local heroes to be recognized in “Appalachian Phoenix”
Local stories of compassion during our community’s recovery will guide the choreography in this show from the Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance.
February 18, 2025
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Locally owned alternatives to big box retailers
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February 17, 2025
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Local restaurants celebrating major milestones this month
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February 17, 2025
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From Asheville’s YMCA pool to the national stage
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February 12, 2025
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