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Now’s the time to sign up for a CSA share
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CSA boxes from Mighty Gnome Market Garden. | Photo provided
What if we told you that you could save money on fresh produce, support local farmers, and turn your kitchen into a farm-to-table restaurant, all in one fell swoop?

All you have to do? Sign up for a community supported agriculture (CSA) share. On Friday, March 10, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project will host its annual CSA Fair from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the YWCA of Asheville.

The fair will feature 10+ area farms with weekly or biweekly shares that include various combinations of produce, herbs, fruit, pasture-raised meat, fresh-cut flowers, and eggs. There will also be tastings, kid’s activities, and food products available for purchase.

It’s also the perfect opportunity to meet the people who are growing your food, learn about various growing practices, and choose the best program and payment structure for your household.

Can’t make it? No worries, you can also sign up online with this directory of farms with CSA programs.

And while we have you here, check out these tips and tricks for making the most out of your CSA:
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Thursday, March 2
  • Raclette Night | Thursday, March 2 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Botanist & Barrel Tasting Bar + Bottle Shop, 32 Broadway St. Ste. 110, Asheville | Free entry | Devour this melted cheese delicacy and enjoy pours of mead from HoneyGirl Meadery.
  • Opening Reception for Autumn Nelson’s Sologomy | Thursday, March 2 | 5-7 p.m. | Tyger Tyger Gallery, 191 Lyman St. Ste. #144, Asheville | Free | Meet artist Autumn Nelson — an emerging figurative artist whose work explores notions of desire, romance, and self-love — at this reception.*
Friday, March 3
  • Emily Martin and the Innocent Mischief Music | Friday, Mar. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge- Riverside Tasting Room, 829 Riverside Dr. Ste. 100, Asheville | Free | Emily Martin, also known as Em, creates music that is a little dreamy, a tinge edgy, and a shade unpolished, drawing inspiration from Gillian Welch and Joni Mitchell.
  • The Stews | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $13-$20 | This Charleston-based indie rock group infuses its singer-songwriter folk roots with an original blend of East Coast surf-rock.
Saturday, March 4
  • Hitched-Fest Venue Open House | Saturday, March 4 | 12-4 p.m. | Event Center at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200, Asheville | Free | Learn about local venues, vendors, and other aspects of the local wedding industry over a few brews.
  • Donna The Buffalo | Saturday, March 4 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $25-$28 | These roots rockers are legendary in the jam band world, having played with everyone from The Grateful Dead and Rusted Root to Los Lobos.
Sunday, March 5
  • Musique Ménage: An Intimate Musical Affair (2nd Performance) | Sunday, March 5 | 3-4:45 p.m. | Lipinsky Auditorium at UNC Asheville, 300 Library Lane, Asheville | $5-$20 | Franz Schubert and Fancy and the Gentlemen will perform original orchestral music, along with classic compositions from Beethoven.
  • Asheville Pizza Slice Comedy & Open Mic | Sunday, March 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company, 675 Merrimon Ave., Asheville | $14 | Enjoy craft beer, hot pies, and fresh comics.
Monday, March 6
  • Totally Rad Trivia | Monday, March 6| 6-8 p.m. | Taproom At Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Ste. 200, Asheville | Free | Impress your friends with your pop culture knowledge for the chance to win Highland Brewing gift cards.
Tuesday, March 7
  • Cribbage Club | Tuesday, March 7 | 5-7 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton St., Asheville | Free | Established cribbage players and folks looking to learn to play are welcome at the Burton Street Cribbage Club.
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Weather
  • 66º | Scattered showers | 40% chance of rain
Announced
  • Chai Pani Restaurant Group is launching Botiwalla — a counter-service, casual eatery that celebrates India’s late-night food scene — in the former location of BimBeriBon at 697 Haywood Rd. It’s expected to open this summer. This is Botiwalla’s third location, following Atlanta and Charlotte. 🇮🇳
  • The first wave of acts for the inaugural AVLFest has been announced. Standouts include River Whyless, Toubab Krewe, Tyler Ramsey, and The Fritz. The fest runs Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 6 in venues throughout Asheville. Stay tuned for round two of lineup announcements.
Eat
  • While preparing to launch the highly anticipated Regina’s Westside, local chef Elliot Moss has surprised us with another gift: the launch of Little Louie’s at The Malvern in West Asheville (1478 Patton Ave.). Little Louie’s is an ode to Philadelphia, with a focus on hoagies, pierogies, and cannolis. It’s open Wednesday-Sunday, 12-10 p.m. 🥟
Transit
  • The Biltmore Avenue parking garage in downtown Asheville will close temporarily from Saturday, March 25-Saturday, April 8 to accommodate construction. This 15-day project will minimize long term structural damage to the parking deck.
Arts
  • PLAYability, an interactive show from Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre, will pop up at Pack Square Plaza on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5. The free, public show begins at 12:30 p.m. and will include three 20-minute acts. 🎭
Active
  • After a three-year hiatus, Asheville on Bikes will bring back its annual gala and fundraiser “Bike Love” on Saturday, March 11, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Taking place at Highland Brewing Co., the event features live music from of JLoyd MashUp, April B, and Dj JutRut, plus a silent auction and raffle. 🚲
Answered
  • Curious how folks answered Tuesday’s poll about city boards and commissions? The replies were surprisingly balanced, with 29% reporting they are serving (or have served) on one, 22% sharing they have applied before, and 23% saying they’re now considering it (thanks to our article, we hope). 21% also shared that “it’s not for me.”
Drink
Home
  • Need electricity? Don’t get caught unprepared — having a portable generator on hand means you can plug in a power tool on a job site or get emergency power at home (read: dinner in the oven won’t go to waste). Here’s how to choose the right one for your home. 🔌 *
Wellness
  • Our go-to product to relieve tension and decrease under eye puffiness: an ice roller. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to cool off your face after an intense workout or morning run. These ice globes are also a great skincare addition to help soothe and depuff. *
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The SoCon tournament begins today 🏀

SoCon Basketball Championships kick off in Asheville
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The 2020 Southern Conference Basketball Championships are March 5-9 in Asheville | Photo provided | TODD DREXLER
Hey, sports fans. In case it’s not already on your radar — the SoCon Basketball Championship kicks off Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville today, March 2 and runs through Monday, March 6.

This annual college basketball tournament features men’s and women’s teams in an bracketed playoff from the Southern Conference. Over five days, these 10 teams will compete for the championship title and entry to the NCAA Tournament — with most games airing on the ESPN network.

The women’s tournament kicks off first, with games taking place today, March 2-Friday, March 3. The championship takes place Sunday, March 5.

The men’s tournament starts a day later, with matches running from Friday, March 3-Monday, March 6.

Don’t have tickets yet? There’s still time. Tickets are still available, starting at $20 for general admission. Pro tip: Fill out brackets for the women’s and men’s teams ahead of time for a little friendly competition with loved ones.
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