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Story Parlor owners to take over Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
The cofounders of the West Asheville art space are taking over the next chapter of the downtown book shop and champagne bar, adding more literary programming.
November 13, 2025 02:08 PM
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Grace Powers
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Festivals
Not far from the tree at the North Carolina Apple Festival
The annual Labor Day weekend event enjoys the fruits of the region’s labor and celebrates the apple industry’s importance in the community.
August 31, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Festivals
Satisfy your hunger for cuisine and community at this year’s Chow Chow Festival
Explore the intersection of Southern Appalachian food in culture, tradition, and history.
August 30, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Festivals
The Whale’s upcoming festival is Kind of a Big Dill
Join in on the fun at this pickle-centric party.
August 28, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Play
Your guide to trivia nights in Asheville
Here is our ultimate list of 30 trivia nights to bookmark + send to your squad.
August 28, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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Culture
Step into the spotlight at a local community theater
Upgrade from audience to actor by auditioning for a play or musical on an Asheville stage.
August 25, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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History
Follow the Vagabonds’ epic roadtrip to Asheville
While embarking on one of the first iterations of the great American road trip, this iconic group made several stops in and around the Land of the Sky — and you can follow their journeys too.
August 24, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Entertainment
Going for gold at the West-VILLE-minster Dog Show
See if your pup has what it takes to bring home the bacon.
August 22, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Give these Asheville music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
August 21, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Culture
Malaprop’s helps set the scene for a new documentary
The book shop will be a backdrop for “Books Across America” during an interview with local writer Sarah Allen Addison.
August 17, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Hunting for treasure at Asheville Vintage Market
From coats to costume jewelry — these markets are building community and promoting sustainable living.
August 15, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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