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🎵 Holiday classics + acrobatics at Cirque de la Symphonie
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Culture
Get in the spooky spirit
Costume contests, dance parties, murder mysteries, even a canine haunted house — your Halloween schedule is looking pretty full.
October 12, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Friday the 13th tattoo events in Asheville
Nothing is spookier than the sound of a tattoo gun.
October 11, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Museum in Cherokee gets a new name
Formerly known as the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Museum of the Cherokee People rebranded and renamed as part of a commitment to serving its tribal citizens.
October 9, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Live
Douglas Ellington’s art deco influences
The architect helped shape the Asheville landscape with his distinct geometric designs.
October 5, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Make a plan for October in Asheville
Mark your calendar for these events that are helping kick off the fall season.
October 2, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Asked: Where are the best fall vibes in Asheville?
As colors change and weather gets cooler, we’re looking for your favorite spots to settle into the season.
October 2, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Try this: AVLtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest.
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Arts
“The River Runs On” is now available for streaming
Settle in for a documentary following the plight of conservationists as they work to manage the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests.
September 27, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Experience an imagined post-major event Appalachia
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Connect with your community at the Festival of Neighborhoods
Meet your neighbors across the city during a day of festive fun and education.
September 26, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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🥬 Find seasonal produce at Asheville’s winter markets
Stock up on leafy greens, root vegetables, baked goods, and more at these winter markets.
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How to tailgate like a local
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February 4, 2025
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Farmers markets in Asheville
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets around Asheville.
February 3, 2025
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Test your knowledge with our monthly news quiz
See how thoroughly you’ve been reading our newsletter with a 10-question quiz about Asheville’s biggest headlines.
February 3, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
12+ activities for older adults in Asheville
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Asheville.
January 31, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Food
Meet the local chocolatier crafting confections for the Grammy Awards
For several years now, Timothy Maguire has crafted chocolates for some of entertainment’s biggest stages.
January 30, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Events
Celebrate Black History Month 2025 in Asheville
Learn about local Black history through art, books, food, and community at these events around the city.
January 29, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
Shake up your reading routine with a new book club
Whether you’re an art lover or a plant enthusiast, history buff or community advocate, there’s a local book club for you — if you know where to look.
January 28, 2025
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Asheville chefs earn four James Beard Award semifinalist nominations
Explore the four chefs + restaurants in the 828 that have been nominated, from first-timers to previous finalists.
January 22, 2025
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Grace Powers