Culture

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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.
April 23, 2024 02:48 PM
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Brook Bolen
The Asheville skyline with a sunset behind it and heart location markers over various buildings.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
You put our city on the map with your sweet, charming, hilarious love stories.
February 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Arts
Join the new countywide book club, One Book, One Buncombe
Join the community in diving into “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb this spring in the inaugural book club.
February 12, 2024
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Grace Powers
Sign outside of Chow Chow Festival
Festivals
Chow Chow Food + Culture Festival and nonprofit announce shut down
The organization made the announcement through a message posted to its website on Friday, Feb. 9.
February 9, 2024
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Grace Powers
Four dishes of different dumplings, one glass of beer, and two red lanterns sit on a wooden table.
Events
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2024 in Asheville
Ring in the Year of the Dragon with a few events around the city.
February 5, 2024
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Molly Wilson
A close-up view of a filmmaker on the left side of the image using their camera to document an artist working in the right side of the image.
Arts
The SoundsPretty film project showcases the creative spaces you don’t get to see
With their short films, Justin Rabuck and Colby Sexton are giving you an up-close and personal look at local artists in their element.
February 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
View of downtown buildings from Pack Square Park.
Culture
Asheville and Buncombe County GIS mapping decoded
Get to know your neighborhood through the geographical information systems that are mapping Buncombe County.
February 1, 2024
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Audra Goforth
A side view of the Burton Street Community Center and its mural of community founder E.W. Pearson
Culture
Honoring Black History Month in Asheville
Celebrate the community through talks and storytelling, education and work, art and poetry all month long.
January 30, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Arts
Local artist Jaime Byrd to unveil a new gallery in the former Magnetic Theatre space
The gallery will provide a larger space for the artist to showcase her work steeped with augmented reality technology.
January 29, 2024
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Grace Powers
Full book shelves in Pack Memorial Library's bookstore are surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows.
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 26, 2024
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Molly Wilson
The brick wall inside Grail Moviehouse is painted with a colorful mural featuring a film roll. Three movie posters are on the wall, showcasing "American Fiction," "The Crime is Mine," and "Poor Things."
Entertainment
Where to see Oscar-nominated films in Asheville
Channel Tinseltown here in the Land of the Sky by checking out two indie theaters showing Academy Award-nominated movies.
January 25, 2024
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Grace Powers
A television frame overlooking the Asheville city skline
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Hosts of Palimpsest Podcast sitting in two chairs in dappled light
Culture
Start streaming these local podcasts
Whether you’re interested in growing your business, exploring a culinary world, or just hearing a good story, there’s an Asheville podcast for you.
January 18, 2024
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Brook Bolen
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 17, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
Still of four people from the "We Will Speak" documentary
Culture
Explore the Cherokee language through local screenings of ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak)
You’ve got two chances to see the documentary and hear from the activists + filmmakers who are working to save their language.
January 16, 2024
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Molly Wilson
An individual lifting weights at Strength Ratio in Asheville, NC.
Live
Get your sweat on at gyms around Asheville
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 35+ gyms and fitness offerings around Asheville.
January 16, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
View of an orange Asheville sunset with cars driving in the foreground.
Culture
24 reader questions for 2024 in Asheville
Ask your questions, and we’ll do our best to answer them throughout the year.
January 11, 2024
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Grace Powers
A crystal ball sits on a green table with two candles sticks and seven tarot cards arranged around it.
Culture
Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 8, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Shunyu Huang on stage at Story Parlor
Events
Cultivating community at the inaugural Asheville Asian Culture Festival
The new festival aims to break barriers within the local Asian community and share the diverse array of cultures proudly.
January 8, 2024
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Molly Wilson
View of a purple and pink sky with red and orange fall trees.
Culture
Try this: AVLtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our AVLtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Members of the Astronomy Club of Asheville stand in front of a sunset
Play
Ignite your interest with a new hobby
From crafting to cooking, climbing to carpentry, you can say goodbye to boredom.
January 2, 2024
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Molly Wilson
City
Recycling your Christmas tree in Asheville
Out with the old, in with the new year.
December 22, 2023
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STAFF
Dishes from Botiwalla in asheville
Play
New and coming-soon restaurants + bars in Asheville
Dining in Asheville is always a fresh experience with new restaurants + bars popping up all the time — and more on the way.
December 21, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Snowy sunrise on the blue ridge parkway
Culture
Asked: What are your Asheville resolutions going into 2024?
As we approach the new year and a season of change, we want to know what our readers and followers are wanting to accomplish or work on in 2024. Make your resolutions with us.
December 21, 2023
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Haley Bartlett
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Culture
Our favorite times Asheville made headlines this year
From national lists to major features, Asheville got plenty of time in the spotlight in 2023.
December 20, 2023
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Grace Powers
Up close photo of the edge of a multi-colored, patchwork quilt going through a sewing machine
Arts
Trade quilted creations at the Clean Slate Craft Swap
Let another crafter breathe new life into your unfinished projects.
December 18, 2023
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Grace Powers
Outdoor dining in the sunshine at Mother South Slope
Play
30+ outdoor dining spots in Asheville
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Asheville’s many beautiful patios.
December 18, 2023
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London Gibson
AVLtoday Asheville Symphony 12.18
Sponsored
New Year’s Eve goals: She’s Got Soul
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what did Ashevillians google most this year?
City
What Ashevillians googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Ashevillians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 14, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Entertainment
Where to hit the slopes near Asheville this winter
Winter is coming — and so are winter sports.
December 12, 2023
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Grace Powers
2024 Go Local Card in front of West Village Market & Deli storefront
Small Business
Hit the shops because the 2024 Go Local Cards are now available
Grab your bags and get ready for discounts + special offers at more than 600 local businesses in the Asheville area.
December 7, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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