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Land of the Sky 🤝 The Peripheral
The Peripheral
Chloe Grace Moretz in The Peripheral. | Photo via Amazon Prime by Sophie Mutevelian/Prime Video
The Peripheral, a new time-bending science fiction thriller series that splits its setting between London and the Blue Ridge Mountains, made its Amazon Prime debut on Fri., Oct. 21. Watch closely and you may notice that the show’s fictional mountain town “Clanton, NC” looks eerily similar to Western North Carolina.

That’s because, well, much of the show was filmed in the Land of the Sky, including Marshall, Burnsville, Sylva, and Asheville.

Without giving too much away, the show follows a young woman Flynne Fisher (Chloë Grace Moretz) who plays advanced video games as a side hustle. When given the opportunity to test a new virtual reality system, she dives in headfirst — but it’s not long before she discovers a dangerous and conspiratorial undercurrent to the world she’s inhabiting.

The Peripheral - Jimmy's Bar

Where the “bad guys” hang out in new sci-fi series The Peripheral.

Photo from the Madison County Chamber of Commerce


Curious about which local spots found the limelight? Here are the spots we’ve cataloged thus far — if you notice any others, please let us know and we’ll add it to the list.

The Depot, 282 South Main St. | This local music venue becomes a juke joint-style bar named Jimmy’s — where some of the show’s seedier characters are known to hang out.

Blannahassett Island | A unique quarter mile-wide town park situated in the middle of the French Broad River.

ReClaim Madison: Salvage & Thrift Store, 798 Walnut Creek Rd. | This shop was converted into a 3D-printing shop where Flynne toils away.
    The Peripheral - Jimmy's

    Jack Reynor as Burton in The Peripheral.

    Photo via Amazon Studios by Sophie Mutevelian/Prime Video

    The main town square in Burnsville was a film location, as well as the set storage and production facility, according to Jamie L. McMahan, executive director for the Yancey County Economic Development Commission.

    Pharma Jon’s (showed in episode two) is also located in the Burnsville Plaza on US Hwy 19 E. Look closely, and you’ll notice an ABC Liquor & Spirits sign.
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    Today
    • An Evening With David Sedaris | Mon., Oct. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood St. | $37.50+ | See the best-selling author and regular NPR contributor read from his humorous and heartwarming works.
    • Diwali Mela | Mon., Oct. 24 | 5:30.-9:30 p.m. | Chai Pani, 22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville | Celebrate the Hindu festival of lights with plenty of Diwali food + drink specials, homemade sweets, sparklers, and fun decor.
    • Turntable Supper With Annie Pettry | Mon., Oct. 24 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville | $120+ | A four-course dinner celebrating locally sourced ingredients + vinyl pairings spun by DJ Isaac G.
    Tuesday
    • Catawba South Slope X Asheville Charcuterie Co. presents: Spooky Halloween | Tue., Oct. 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Catawba South Slope, 32 Banks Ave. | $85 |Learn how to choose ingredients for a cheese board, how to correctly fold salami, and how to take a perfect photo that is Instagram ready.
    • Small Engine Maintenance and Repair Cafe | Tue., Oct. 25 | 5-7 p.m. | SAHC Community Farm, 180 Mag Sluder Rd. | Free | Community Farm Manager Chris Link will lead a workshop on engine diagnostic, repair, and maintenance, which will be followed by an hour of open time at the Repair Cafe.
    • Spine Chilling Special Collections | Tue., Oct. 25 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Buncombe County Special Collections at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. | Free | This drop-in event will feature displays of some spooky specimens, collections of haunted tales, and eye popping examples of archival frights.
    Wednesday
    • Edible North Carolina Event | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6-7 p.m. | East Fork Pottery, 15 W Walnut St. | Free | UNC Historian Marcie Cohen Ferris and associate editor KC Highsmith will discuss their new book, “Edible North Carolina: A Journey across a State of Flavor.”
    • Hocus Pocus Fall Fest + Social | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Haiku I Do, 26 Sweeten Creek Rd. | $25 | Enjoy 30+ opportunities to shop, network, and vibe at this second annual event.
    • Composting 101 Workshop | Wed., Oct. 26 | 5:30 p.m. | Urban Orchard Cider Co., 210 Haywood Rd. | Free, donations encouraged | Sip cider and learn from Asheville GreenWorks about the best approaches for composting.
    Thursday
    • Marquee Masquerade | Thu., Oct. 27 | 5-10 p.m. | Marquee Asheville, 36 Foundy St. | Free | Dress as your favorite Hollywood icon and enjoy light bites and drinks by Saint Brighid’s, tunes by DJ Jaze Uries, and trick or treating for the whole family.

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    Weather
    • 73º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
    Open
    • OWL Bakery’s North Asheville location has opened on Charlotte Street. The menu offers a selection of homemade European-inspired pastries. Pro tip: Try the flourless chocolate torte or the croissant. 🥐
    Number
    • 4,490. That’s how many people turned out for the first day of early in-person voting across all 12 of Buncombe County’s voter sites. Bonus: Check out the county’s daily updates as voting progresses. Still need to register? You can do that in-person at early voting sites through Sat., Nov. 5. 🗳
    Try This
    • Nonprofit MountainTrue will host a pub crawl on Sat., Oct. 29. The night will begin at 4 p.m. at Pritchard Park and then guests will start the crawl at 4:30 p.m. at Twin Leaf Brewery. All are encouraged to come dressed as a native or endemic plant or animal species. See the full itinerary. 🌿
    Eat
    • Ever wondered about WNC’s quintessential dish? Enter: Beans, corn, and squash. These ingredients have found a home on many dinner tables thanks to the Cherokee, who have been growing these staples for centuries. (Mountain Xpress)
    Plan Ahead
    • Tickets are now available for Affair in Red, a fundraiser hosted by nonprofit Loving Food Resources on Sat., Nov. 5. Proceeds will support a food pantry for people with HIV/AIDS and those in hospice care. 👠
    Real Estate
    • Looking for your forever home? Mosaic Realty will host a kick-off for the next phase of its Craggy Park community so guests can tour homes + check out sales. The event will run Sat., Nov. 5-Sun., Nov. 6, 1-5 p.m. in West Asheville. 🏡
    Health
    • The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*
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    Orange you glad it’s been 20 years? 🍊

    The Orange Peel celebrates its 20th anniversary with two big headliners
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    American rock band the Flaming Lips performs at the Orange Peel on March 9, 2018. | Photo via The Orange Peel
    Though The Orange Peel first got its name in 1974, it sat vacant for many years before it was reborn into the iconic venue we know and love today. After a stint as an auto parts warehouse, the club reopened on Oct. 25, 2002. Since then, it has been home to over 3,000 shows, including performances by legendary artists like:
    • Bob Dylan
    • Childish Gambino
    • The Flaming Lips
    • Cyndi Lauper
    • Wanda Jackson
    Want to be a part of the birthday bash? The club will host a weekend of concerts from Fri., Oct. 28-Sat., Oct. 29. Outkast founding member + Atlanta emcee Big Boi will kick off the celebration the first night. The following evening, the club will host the Grammy-award winning group Old Crow Medicine Show.

    Bonus: If you want access to all the fun, you can buy the VIP package which includes a free t-shirt, poster, and access to the pre-party.
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    THE WRAP

    Today’s issue was written by Laura.

    Editor’s pick: Who made it out to LEAF? It was the festival’s 50th anniversary over the weekend and camping passes were sold out, so I’m guessing quite a few of you. My favorite performance was from DakhaBrakha, a Ukrainian folk music quartet. Check ‘em out here.

    Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out five horror movies made in Asheville, here.
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