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Culture
20 birds to look and listen for this season
From the American Goldfinch to the Carolina Wren — these avians can be found all around the area.
March 19, 2026 03:22 PM
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Brook Bolen
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Food
Breaking new ground with the Utopian Seed Project
The nonprofit is digging deep to support regional agrobiodiversity and crop resilience.
August 11, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Learn something new at these 10+ museums in Asheville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music lover, these 12 museums in Asheville have it all.
August 8, 2023
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Arts
The Asheville Art Museum unveils the “Romare Bearden: Ways of Working” exhibit
Explore the work of the influential modern artist at the Asheville Art Museum’s newest display.
August 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
The buzz about beekeeping
Explore your apiary interests with the help of a few local bee experts.
August 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Celebrate the carving craft at Wood Day
The Southern Highland Craft Guild will host demonstrations + competitions in the art of woodworking.
August 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Food
Where to find bubble tea in Asheville
Boba tea, bubble tea, or pearl milk tea — this creamy and chewy treat goes by several names, but it’s always delicious.
August 4, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Get outside for the Great American Outdoors Act anniversary
Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park with no fee or visit an outdoor fav closer to home.
August 1, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Events
Plan ahead for August in Asheville
We’ve rounded up 20 events to help you fill the end of summer with some fun.
July 31, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Festivals
The inaugural AVLFest is ready to take over
The festival will be four days of unforgettable shows for music lovers all over the region.
July 28, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Travel and Outdoors
How the Biltmore is turning scraps to sustenance with its new composting program
The program that began in May is already churning out over 25 tons of finished compost.
July 27, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Join us in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 25, 2025
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Scandals Nightclub to close its doors after 40+ years
Send the club off right with a Saturday night celebration of its 40+ year run.
February 24, 2025
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Grace Powers
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WNC Nature Center set to reopen on March 17
The wildlife park will reopen after work on the roads and main bridge.
February 24, 2025
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10+ fun-filled local summer camps
Keep your kiddos engaged this summer with camps and programs for science, outdoors, and the arts.
February 21, 2025
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Grace Powers
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The story behind that viral Billy Strings Instagram post
For two weekends, Billy Strings fans helped with hurricane clean-up efforts throughout WNC.
February 20, 2025
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Bethany Osborn
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City
Mountain Housing Opportunities’ plans to expand affordable housing in 2025
The affordable housing nonprofit supported more than 2,000 households in 2024 and has plans to develop more affordable housing in 2025.
February 19, 2025
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Grace Powers
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When you choose to support AVLtoday, you’re investing in more than just a daily newsletter — you’re investing in a stronger, more informed community.
February 19, 2025
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Culture
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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Grace Powers
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Business
Locally owned alternatives to big box retailers
With some major retailers closing here in Asheville, we’re highlighting the local shops you can support.
February 17, 2025
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Grace Powers