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Events

Friday, April 7

Hiking for Hunger Launch Event - PCT Thru-hike & Fundraiser | Friday, Apr. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Mount Inspiration Apparel West, 444 Haywood Dr., Asheville | Free | Meet thru-hiking duo Micah and Keeka Grant-Tomlinson and help kick off their $40,000 fundraiser for MANNA FoodBank.
The Get Right Band | Friday, Apr. 7 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $12-$15 | Jam out to this psychedelic indie rock power trio.
Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods | Friday, Apr. 7 | 6:35 p.m. | McCormick Field, 30 Buchanan Pl., Asheville | $12 | Enjoy $1 hot dogs while watching our local minor league baseball team face off against the Bowling Green Hot Rods.

Saturday, April 8

Egg Hunt | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 10 a.m.-11 a.m. | Bent Creek Community Park, 125 Idlewood Dr., Asheville | Free | Drop off a dozen filled eggs by 9 a.m. to have your children participate in this community Easter egg hunt — a potluck and appearance from the Easter Bunny will follow.
Easter Scavenger Hunt | Saturday, Apr. 8-Sunday, Apr. 9 | Various times | Biltmore, 1 Lodge St., Asheville | Free with admission | Search for giant Easter eggs inside Biltmore House and in Antler Hill Village — kids under nine can also get a free treat bag.
Hoppy Easter Egg Giveaway | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 11 a.m. | Bold Rock Cider, 72 School House Rd., Mills River | Free | Visit the taproom for a free Easter egg, drink specials, and live music from Scott Moss & The Hundred Dollar Handshakes.
2023 Spring Fibershed Market | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Local Cloth, 408 Depot St., Asheville | Free | Shop for fun fabrics and meet alpacas at this annual market.

Sunday, April 9

Easter Brunch | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Posana, 1 Biltmore Ave. | $60 per person, $20 per child | Celebrate Easter with a four-course prix fixe meal for adult and al la carte children’s menu.
Sunday Live: Steve Lapointe | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 2-4 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 175 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Free with admission | Enjoy classical piano from Steve Lapointe inside the museum.

Monday, April 10

Green Thumbs Garden Club | Monday, Apr. 10 | 12:30-3 p.m. | Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove St., Asheville | Free | Each month, try a different garden-related activity — this month includes flower bookmarks + a plant exchange.

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Arts

🎻 Asheville Symphony presents Masterworks 6: New World

Tickets for Masterworks 6: New World start at $25. Pro tip: Reduced youth + student pricing is available. | Photo provided by Asheville Symphony Orchestra

If you haven’t heard the Asheville Symphony Orchestra perform, your next chance is just around the corner — Saturday, April 15 at 8 p.m., to be exact.

The Asheville Symphony presents a Masterworks concert of distinctly American orchestral music inspired by Native and Black melodies, featuring:

Dvořák’s “New World Symphony”
Du Bois’ “Fanfare on We Shall Overcome”
Cellist Amit Peled performing Victor Herbert’s inspirational Cello Concerto No. 2

Led by Maestro Darko Butorac at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, tickets are on sale now.*

Snag your tix today

News Notes

Closed

Holeman and Finch, a high-end restaurant in downtown Asheville, unexpectedly closed on Wednesday, April 5. Management gave no reason for the closure. The Atlanta-based eatery initially opened December 2021 and was revered for its award-winning burger. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Holiday

Whether your plans include egg hunts, Sunday brunch, or a special visit from somebunny, we wish you a happy Easter this Sunday. Celebrate by taking the kids to Biltmore’s Easter Scavenger Hunt or Bent Creek’s community egg hunt. We also recommend checking out these local Easter brunch options.

Film

Lights, camera, mountains. On the heels of the recently-filmed “A Biltmore Christmas,” another movie set is coming to WNC. Ashevegas reports that a Hollywood film featuring Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, Beverly D’Angelo, Nicole Richie, and Eugene Levy will start production this month — specifically in the Hendersonville area.
Speaking of local film, BetCarolina.com recently dropped a list of the top ten movies shot in North Cackalacky. The top three are: Forrest Gump, The Color Purple, and The Green Mile. See seven more of our state’s greatest hits.

Community

The East Asheville Tailgate Market opens for the season today. The market is located at 954 Tunnel Rd. and features 30+ vendors slinging veggies, meat, cheese, bread, baked goods, chocolate, ferments, and more. It runs through November.

Featured

Asheville Watchdog, a nonprofit media group, is featured in Nieman Reports’ “Why Retired Journalists Are Jumping Back into the Profession.” The article dives into why a group of retired, award-winning journalists decided to launch a new publication and how their work has impacted the media landscape. We see you, Watchdogs.

Try This

Want to become an underwater scholar? Check out Hickory Nut Gap’s Savory Hub Naturalist Series, which explores shallow streams and creeks with Asheville’s Environmental Quality Institute. The next event kicks off Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and includes a complimentary biscuit brunch.

Stat

80%. The percentage of varicose vein procedures that are medically necessary. Whether concerned about leg health or their appearance (and want to get summer-ready), Mission Health’s new Vein Specialist location in Arden can help. Learn more + schedule an appointment.*

Featured Home

Situated on 47+ acres, this 3 BD, 2 BA cabin offers long-range views, end-of-road privacy, and the opportunity to hike trails through your own property into the Pisgah National Forest. Read: It’s perfect for homesteaders or anyone wanting to get away from it all while still being ~45 minutes from downtown AVL.*

Travel

What’s your vacation vibe — coastal, lavish, or off the beaten path? For something coastal, check out these stunning oceanfront views in Hilton Head, SC. For a lavish stay, you’ll love this award-winning vacation home in Palm Springs, CA. And for something off the beaten path, peep this modern cabin with views of Mount Rainier, WA.

Drink

A juice that’s worth the squeeze

Immortal Juice Co. brings fresh flavors to local farmers markets

This beet, apple, and lemon concoction is lightly tart and naturally sweet. | Photo by AVLtoday

There’s a new cold-pressed juice company on the block. Introducing: Immortal Juice Co., a line of fresh-squeezed juices from nutrient zealot Wayne Jones and pimento cheese queen Ali Rae.

The Asheville-based couple launched the company in early 2023 via Instagram and now you can find their products at the Asheville City Market and North Asheville Tailgate Market every Saturday. You can also sign up for a juice subscription or one-time purchase online.

Immortal uses local and organic produce to create flavors like:

Dinomite: celery, cucumber, apple, kale
The Cure: orange, carrot, lemon, ginger
Rise & Shine: orange, pineapple, lemon
Feel The Beet: apple, beet, lemon

AVLtoday Editor Laura squeezed in a visit to Immortal’s production center in Haw Creek last week to see the Goodnature X-1 juicer in action. Her verdict? Silky, delicious juice that’s fascinating to watch.

Go behind-the-scenes with us and check out this video.

Shoutout

Happy birthday, AVLtoday member Larry A. We hope your special day (April 13) is filled with all of your favorite things in Asheville! — AVLtoday team

Shoutout to my best friend. I’m so happy for you and Mark and look forward to your wedding this summer! — Andrea H.

Your voice is valuable, and so are the special moments in your life. Shoutouts allow us to celebrate job promotions, anniversaries, and exciting experiences right here in Asheville. Become an AVLtoday member today to reserve your shoutout and celebrate with tens of thousands of locals.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Laura

From the editor

I’ve got an important question for you, Asheville. Which Barbie are you?

Barbieselfie.ai, a selfie generator lets you be a part of the new Barbie movie, so we decided to have some fun imagining legendary Asheville animals as Barbie stars. Check them out on Instagram.

Personally, I’m the dancing bear.

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