Today’s Note

Editors Emily and London here. We’re talking all things travel in today’s edition of AVLweekend — from TSA Pre Check to a Lowcountry getaway. If you like it, be sure to reply to this email with other travel-related topics you’d like us to cover in the future.

Events

Friday, April 7

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 | Get $1 hot dogs while our Tourists face off against the back-to-back defending league champion Bowling Green Hot Rods.
Community Tea Night | Friday, Apr. 7 | 5-7 p.m. | Asheville Elixir & Tea Bar, 919 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Visit the elixir bar for a relaxed Gong Fu Cha tea service, featuring a variety of Chinese + herbal teas.
369 Short Play and Monologue Festival | Friday, Apr. 7-Saturday, Apr. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Tina McGuire Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville | $50 | See nine heartwarming, dramatic, funny, and provocative original works from emerging Black playwrights over the course of three weekends.

Saturday, April 8

Kids Fest | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | YMCA Youth Services, 201 Beaverdam Rd., Asheville | Free | Meet Elmo and enjoy plenty of kid-friendly activities.
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.
Invitational Blues Jam | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 4-7 p.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $5 | Peggy Ratusz and Daddy Long Legs Band will host this bluesy musical event.
Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 6:05 p.m. | McCormick Field, 30 Buchanan Pl. , Asheville | $12 | The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance at this minor league baseball game.

Sunday, April 9

Rooftop Yoga with Down Dog | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Rooftop at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Ste. 200, Asheville | $20 | This class is a mix of Vinyasa and power yoga — get a complimentary beer afterwards.
Easter Brunch | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 12 p.m. | Bear’s Smokehouse, 135 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Enjoy all day drink specials and live music from DJ Audio.
Sunday Live: Steve Lapointe | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 2-4 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Sq., Asheville | Free with admission | Enjoy classical piano from Steve Lapointe inside the museum.

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Editor’s Pick

Try This

Interested in finding a fun Easter activity? Majik Studios in the River Arts District is hosting an Easter-themed marbling class several times next week, including Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. Sign up.

Eat

Have y’all stopped by Gourmand yet? This little French marketplace — located inside The S&W Marketplace — is the real deal, serving up everything from housemade foie gras and terrine to tequila-washed tuna crudo. There’s also a fine selection of bottles, baguette sandwiches, and imported cheese + charcuterie.

Outdoors

Sure, there’s rain in the forecast for this weekend — but in WNC, that’s always subject to change. Bookmark our new local hiking guide in case the skies clear up, so you know exactly where to go.

Blank wall in your home? Here’s how you fill it.

Festival goers browse an art vendor tent at the Four Bridges Art Fesitval in Chattanooga, TN.

Looking for first access to the artists? Tickets to the Preview Party give Noogans early access to shopping on Friday, April 21, from 6-10 p.m., along with wine, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres + more. | Photo provided by the Four Bridges Art Fesitval

Mark your calendars, pack your bags, and get ready to get your art on. From April 22-23, shop all styles of art (think: paintings, ceramics, sculptures, jewelry, textiles and more) as 145 artists from across the country come together for the 23rd Annual 4 Bridges Arts Festival in Chattanooga.

The festival also features:

Live musical performances
Local food trucks
Family-friendly activities

Tickets are $5 for adults and free for kids under 18.*

Plan your weekend in Nooga

Great Escapes

An adventurous romp in Cordova, AK

Great Escapes: Our guide to Cordova, AK

Purple flowers and green vegetation sit in the foreground, with a glassy lake, glacier. and mountains behind.

Lupine thrives in the glacial soil during the summer. | Photo by @benmcbeephoto

On the vast Gulf of Alaska, sits a tiny fishing town you’ve probably never heard of. What it lacks in residents (pop. 2, 528) it makes up for in outdoor recreation, wildlife spotting, and the glorious opportunity to drop off the grid.

Here are some suggestions to help you write your own story in The Last Frontier.

Why go? It rarely gets more remote than Cordova, which isn’t connected to the road system. There are only two ways to get in or out — by boat or by plane. With the rugged Chugach Mountains for scenery, and world-famous salmon waiting for you to reel them in, why would you ever want to leave?

Act like a local: When hunger strikes, look for the red school bus by the harbor. At Baja Taco, you’ll find Mexican Alaskan fare and an espresso bar.

Where to stay: Seaview condo close to dining options (~$175/night)*

Bonus message from our partner: If you’re looking to book this trip, Going offers all the affordable flight hacks from your home airport. Sign up here.*

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Wellness

Our tip for a gentle, gradual wake-up: Amazon’s Halo Rise, which uses smart alarm clock technology to simulate a sunrise. Bonus: Turn on the sleep tracking feature to help improve your sleep — no wearable device required.

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

The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.

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