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Culture
🎵 Holiday classics + acrobatics at Cirque de la Symphonie
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Where to see and participate in stand-up comedy in Asheville
Enjoy a laugh or get up on stage at these local spots for stand-up comedy.
July 25, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Looking for love at Blind Date Live
You might just find your soulmate in front of a live audience.
July 24, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
We asked AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like in Asheville
In celebration of “Barbie” hitting the big screen on Friday, July 21, we decided to ask AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like if it were built in Asheville.
July 20, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Entertainment
Exploring Asheville through Geocaching
Join the world’s largest treasure hunt, and see Asheville in a whole new way.
July 17, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Entertainment
Asheville’s 2023 summer bucket list
Check off these 15 items on our bucket list for a summer that’s jam-packed with entertaining experiences.
July 3, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Asheville is the main site of feature film “Malcolm’s Mountain”
“Malcolm’s Mountain” highlights the Asheville area with a story of grief and friendship.
June 16, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Citizen Vinyl presents the 22nd Annual NewSong Music Competition
One of the world’s most popular songwriting competitions puts Asheville in the spotlight.
June 12, 2023
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Grace Powers
Clay Day activities
Arts
Play with clay at the Folk Art Center’s annual Clay Day
See demonstrations from ceramic and clay artists that are totally kiln it.
June 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Arts
Buncombe County’s creative economy bounces back
Job growth and industry sales have reached their highest levels since before the pandemic.
June 6, 2023
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Grace Powers
2022 TEDx Asheville team
Entertainment
TEDx Asheville presents the Red Rug Roundtable
Get ready for an evening of in-depth conversation and talks from acclaimed speakers.
June 2, 2023
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Grace Powers
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We have your go-to guide for delicious deals all week long.
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Thanks to the lobbying efforts of local leaders, politicians, and business owners, the Blue Ridge Parkway didn’t pass us by.
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