Plug in outdoors

Spots to work outside in Asheville, NC

Talk about made in the (productive) shade. | Photo via @focalpointcoworking

Any remote workers out there starting to feel cooped up? Trust us, we get it. We highly recommend fresh air + sunlight, especially since the weather is starting to cool off.

Here are five local spots where you can work outside — Wi-Fi connection included.

💻 Trade and Lore, 37 Wall St.

While its interior — decorated with greenery from local plant shop Palm + Pine — is dreamy, its modest patio space along bustling Wall Street offers fresh air, ample opportunities for people watching, and a view of local artist Ian Wilkenson’s beautiful mural of Catawba Falls along the stairwell connector to Battery Park.

💻 Liberty House Coffee & Cafe, 221 S. Liberty St.

With ample outdoor seating, coffee drinks galore, a killer menu (don’t miss the Farmhouse Skillet), and free Wi-Fi, you may want to work here all day long. An added bonus? You’re liable to encounter lots of pups to kiss.

💻 High Five Riverside, 2000 Riverside Dr.

Located along the French Broad River, this location offers lovely outdoor accommodations for working. Pro tip: there’s also walking trails if you want to take a leisurely stroll after knocking out your to-do list, plus coffee, pastries, snacks + smoothies if you need to refuel.

A view of people on Summit Coffee RAD's outdoor patio — This whole place is a vibe.

💻 Summit Coffee RAD, 4 Foundy St., Ste. 20

Want a little culture in your workday? This spot in the River Arts District is located inside a collection of old warehouses that have been renovated into artist studios, so when you’re done with work, you can meander about and take in one-of-a-kind works of art.

💻 Flora Asheville, 428 B Haywood Rd.

This plant + coffee shop combo is the perfect place to work if you’re looking for a peaceful and productive oasis. Its lush garden space (located behind the storefront) has picnic tables and a fire pit, and you can stay motivated with botanical-infused drinks and local sweet treats.

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Today

Queer Country | Wed., Sept. 14 | 7-11:45 p.m. | The Odd, 1045 Haywood Rd. | $10 | Enjoy an evening of live country tunes by contemporary queer artists.
Wednesday Night Karaoke | Wed., Sept. 14 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Social, 1078 Tunnel Rd. | Free | Unleash your inner rock star at this event hosted by local soul songstress LYRIC. 🎤

Thursday

Under the Stars Fall Fundraiser | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 6-10 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy. | $55+ | This annual fundraiser for the Asheville Museum of Science includes dinner + drinks, a silent auction, an appearance from retired NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham, and live music. 🌟

Friday

River Whyless | Fri., Sept. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $52+ | Folk artist Alexa Rose opens for the local rock band. 🎸
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band 20th Anniversary | Fri., Sept. 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Salvage Station | $20+ | Enjoy two sets of rollicking funk tunes from this local band.
Fall Plant Sale and Vendor Market | Fri., Sept. 16- Sat., Sept. 17 | Various times | NC Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmstead Wy. | Free | Over 20 local vendors will be on hand with trees, shrubs, and cut flowers. 🌱

Saturday

Clawtoberfest | Sat., Sept. 17 | 12-5 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy. | Free | Enjoy food trucks and live entertainment at this Oktoberfest-style party that celebrates the release of Highland’s seasonal Marzen Lager, Clawhammer. 🍺
Pottery Wheel Lessons | Sat., Sept. 17 | 12-5 p.m. | Fired Up Creative Lounge, 26 Wall St. | $25 | Learn to create your own bowl or cup.

Sunday

Barktoberfest | Sun., Sept. 18 | 12-3 p.m. | Down Dog Yoga Studio & Dog Bar, 51 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Free entry | Don your lederhosen for this event with pretzels, German beer, and plenty of adoptable pups from Mountain Pet Rescue. 🐾
Community Plant Swap | Sun., Sept. 18 | 12-5 p.m. | The Odd, 1045 Haywood Rd. | Free | Buy, sale, or trade plants, cuttings, and botanical arts + crafts at this outdoor market. 🪴

Plan Ahead

Shakey Graves | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Salvage Station*
Burnpile 2022: a Music and Beer Festival | Sat., Oct. 15 | 1-6 p.m. | Forestry Camp, 10 Shady Oak Dr. | $40+ | Enjoy a full-day concert from three musical acts, a tasting experience from a lineup of over of the country’s best breweries + more. 🍺 *

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Wellness

Put back in what you’re sweatin’ out 💦

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Weather

77º | Sunny | 8% chance of rain

Eat

There’s a new food truck in town. CIELITO, an offshoot of Cielo Catering, offers casual upscale cuisine that ranges from Argentina asados and Spanish paella to New England clam bakes + oyster roasts. Learn more about its offerings and schedule on social media.

Learn

Get acquainted with the stories of area wildflowers at “The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage: 72 years of Public Education in the Smokies.” Joey Shaw of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will present virtually on this topic Fri., Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. as part of the Science at Sugarlands’s virtual speaker series. Register. 🌼

Try This

Go big or gourd home. Buncombe County’s Scarecrow Contest returns this fall and officials are seeking scarecrows that represent agriculture + nature, or that are silly or spooky. Winners will be announced during this year’s Falloween Festival (Sat., Oct. 22 from 3-7 p.m.). Wanna take part? Sign up through Oct. 7. 🎃

Theater

Asheville Community Theatre’s first mainstage show of the 2022-23 season is Thornton Wilder’s classic 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Our Town. The timeless tale about love and life opens Fri., Sept. 30 and runs for three weekends through Sun., Oct.16. Get tickets. 🎭

Cause

After a two-year hiatus, Vermont Ave. Halloween will return this year. Want to help the organizers? You can contribute money for the permit, police officers, and candy for residents to distribute. Make a donation. 🍬

Featured

Asheville has been featured in Southern Living’s “32 Mountain Towns to Visit This Fall.” We got props for our “endless activities, hiking trails, and great food and drinks,” as well as our quirky culture and arts scene.

Plan Ahead

Local nonprofit Arms Around ASD’s annual fundraiser, Hop to the Movies, will take place on Sat., Oct. 1 from 7-10 p.m. at Land of the Sky UCC. The outdoor family movie night will feature Disney Pixar’s movie Monster’s Inc., plus games and a costume contest. Get tickets.

Trending

Average gasoline prices in Asheville have fallen almost 9 cents in the last week, according to GasBuddy. As of Sun., Sept. 11, the cheapest local station was $3.19 per gallon, while the most expensive was $4.09 per gallon. Officials expect local prices to decline along with the national average. ⛽ (WLOS)

The Word

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): A treatment that can help alleviate the symptoms of multiple conditions (read: not just menopause). Prisma Health OB/GYN Jonathan Hufford, MD, explains which medical conditions can be treated with HRT + the side effects to watch for.*

Drink

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Reaching new heights

A new name + brand vision for this Asheville, NC-based climbing gym

Cultivate Climbing member River Tulfoss on one of the gym’s bouldering walls. | Photo by @caralinaarose

Cultivate Climbing — formerly Climbmax — reopened on Sat., Sept. 10 after closing for a week for rebranding and remodeling. Owners Shiloh Mielke and Devin deHoll spearheaded the rebranding after acquiring the gym in March 2022. The duo revamped the gym’s logo + brand vision and brought in new climbing equipment.

Devin says, “Our new name emphasizes our vision to cultivate an inclusive space. We want the gym to be a safe and accessible place for all members of the community — regardless of race, sexual orientation, or climbing ability.”

One way that Cultivate is placing emphasis on inclusivity: new programs and classes like the monthly NC BIPOC Climbers Meetup. (Bonus: the first meetup is tonight, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. + discounted day passes and gear are available for all BIPOC guests).

Learn more about the gym’s new vision + how you can visit the facility here.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brook.

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