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Real Estate

6 homes we’re drooling over this month

Six homes that are currently on the market in Asheville.

Spending the morning watching these homes cycle? Works for us. | Photos via Zillow

If you’re like us — whether you’re in the market for a new home or not — you’ll take any excuse to look at real estate in Asheville and our surrounding areas.

Here are six stunning homes to take a look at (and swoon over):

Modern home with mountain views and open floor plan | Listing agent: Holly Aracich, Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Contemporary home in The Ramble Biltmore Forest |Listing agent: Alec Cantley, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Charming three-bedroom home with tons of natural light | Listing agent: Michelle Jernigan, Keller Williams Professionals Asheville
Victorian cottage on with southern style forth porch | Listing agent: Leslie Elliot, Allen Tate/Beverly Hanks Realtors
Craftsman style home in Beaucatcher Heights | Listing agents: Jan Dexter Blunt and Larry Blunt, Nest Realty
Sophisticated North Asheville home with wet bar and wine cooler | Listing agents: Alejo Rottenberg and Bob Rhein, GreyBeard Realty

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Asked

You just won $5 million. Which house are you moving into?

A. Modern home with mountain views and open floor plan
B. Contemporary home in The Ramble Biltmore Forest
C. Charming three-bedroom home with tons of natural light
D. Victorian cottage on with southern style forth porch
E. Craftsman style home in Beaucatcher Heights
F. Sophisticated North Asheville home with wet bar and wine cooler

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Events

Tuesday, April 25

Carolina Haints: Ghosts, Folklore, and Mysteries of the Old North State | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Buncombe County Special Collections at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | This storytelling event focuses on North Carolina ghost stories, folklore legends, and dark, mysterious tales.
Astrophotography Tour of the Night Sky | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Fairview Library, 1 Taylor Rd., Asheville | Free | Bill Lynch will present a sampling of his astrophotography images.
Laura Jane Grace | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 7 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr, Asheville | $25-$30 | Frontwoman of former punk band Against Me! Laura Jane Grace is on a solo headlining tour with special guests Weakened Friends.

Wednesday, April 26

Building Our City Speaker Series: Enabling Missing Middle Housing | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Collider, 1 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Jennifer Settle speaks about missing middle housing in response to demand for walkable urban living as part of the Building Our City Speaker Series.
Well-Crafted Wednesdays Songwriter Series | Wednesday, April 26-Wednesday, May 31 | 6-8 p.m. | Taproom At Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Ste. 200, Asheville | Free | Listen to local artists perform original songs and crowd favorites, curated by Highland Brewing’s Matt Smith.

Thursday, April 27

Brett Young | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, 87 Haywood St., Asheville | $36-$66 | Following a sold-out European tour, multi-platinum country pop artist Brett Young tours with Morgan Evans and Ashley Cooke.
Flamenco Festival Asheville | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 7 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $12.50-$25 | At this inaugural fest, students of all backgrounds are invited to participate and receive lessons from dancer Daniela Tugues on choreography technique, sing compás guitar, and more.
THE POTHEADS ARE COMING | Thursday, Apr. 27-Friday, Apr. 28 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Canopy Gallery, 191 Lyman St. Asheville, NC 28801, Asheville | $250 | Bring your old china, plates, teacups, and pots to transform your trash into a mosaic treasure — registration required.
New Beer Thursday | Thursday, April 27 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewing, 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Free | Grab a $4 pint of any newly released beer with live tunes provided by The Hillclimbers.

Events calendar here

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Giveaway

Good news for locals

Get ready to share good news for a chance to win $500 cash. | Graphic provided by 6AM City

Did you know you have until next Monday to share good, local news with your neighbors on Nextdoor and be entered for a chance to win $500 in cold hard cash?

The road to possibly winning the cash is simple:

At the top of all of our articles, there are buttons to easily share stories, and we’ve recently added a button to share on Nextdoor.
After clicking the icon, you’ll either log in or create a new Nextdoor account.
Create a post using your favorite AVLtoday article with a caption for your community.
Once you are happy with your post, click “POST” and you will be entered to win $500 automatically.
Respond with likes + comments
You can share as many articles as you’d like, just as long as you believe they will benefit your neighborhood!

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 10 in our newsletter and social channels. There’s no limit on the number of entries for the contest. The selected winner will be someone who shares a story that receives a lot of engagement (likes, comments, and shares) on Nextdoor.

Read full eligibility and giveaway terms here.

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News Notes

Announced

The Whale :: A Craft Beer Collective is launching a new international beer festival. The Whale Invitational Craft Beer Festival will feature 50 breweries, including Belgium’s Cantillon and local favorites like Zebulon and DSSOLVR on Saturday, June 3 at The Mule. Get tickets.

Ashevillian

On Sunday, April 23, firefighter Mikey Riley completed his 80-mile run to fundraise for cancer screenings among firefighters. He ran for 24 hours straight — yep, you heard that right — raising over $10,000. Click here to donate to the cause. (WLOS)

Community

Movies in the Park will return to Pack Square Park on Friday, May 12 with a showing of “DC League of Super-Pets.” The free screening starts at dusk and includes games, giveaways, and other family-friendly activities. Movies will continue on the second Friday of the month through August. (Mountain Xpress)

Eat

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack isn’t just supplying the spice. It’s satisfying your sweet tooth. The recipe for its legendary Coca-Cola cake has been revealed so you can bake this treat at home.

Try This

WNC natives know it isn’t officially spring in the mountains until Biltmore Estate is drenched in brilliant, blossoming flowers. We recently tiptoed through the tulips and explored the benefits of being an Annual Passholder. See our visit and snag Annual Passholder seasonal sale prices.*

Health

Need a primary care appointment pronto? No problem. Mission My Care Now offers convenient walk-in, scheduled, and virtual visits with a primary care provider at its 310 Long Shoals location, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., seven days a week. Walk-in or schedule an appointment.*

Featured Home

Situated 20 minutes from AVL Regional Airport, this 3 BD, 3 BA home boasts second living quarters on the lower level with a private entrance, a two-car garage with workshop space + a sunroom with access to an outdoor firepit. Make this your primary residence or take advantage of its short-term VR history.*

Wellness

In a world where prescription meds seem to be the only option, Thesis is helps thousands of people improve cognitive functioning and eliminate distractions with natural adaptogens. Take their three-minute quiz to find your personalized blends — then get 15% off your order with code 6amcity.*

Kids

Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.

Shop

Our online shop (Six & Main) is now featuring SleepSwag, an Asheville-based luxury lifestyle brand changing the way the world sleeps. Products include a “Lights Out” sleep mask and a sleep crystal mist. Shop for a good night’s rest.

Environment

Travel and Outdoors

The northern lights illuminate Asheville (again)

View of the Northern Lights over Asheville

The skies glowed pink on the night of Thursday, March 23. | Photo by @ashevillepictures

It’s a rare phenomenon to see the aurora borealis as far south as Asheville. But it’s even more rare to see it appear twice in one month.

Late Sunday night on April 23, the sparkling sky was painted in shades of pink that could nearly be missed by the naked eye. The aurora borealis are more commonly seen in Iceland, Canada, and parts of Alaska. But a severe geomagnetic storm brought these ethereal views right to our backyard.

How does it work?
In layman’s terms, charged particles from the sun’s atmosphere collide with gas from the earth’s atmosphere. This collision produces colorful flashes of light, with color changes caused by the types of gas particles colliding.

Did you catch a glimpse of the northern lights shining over Asheville? We’d love to see your photos. Share them with us here.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Laura

From the editor

Fiending for some more great vegan food? Check out Darë Vegan Cheese. In the words of reader Ansley F., “the bries, pimento, cream cheeses, and cheesecakes are beyond delicious!”

Miss yesterday’s edition? See which local organization helped to secure $100 million in revenue.

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