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There’s a perfect present for every mom

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every mom

Every mom deserves a special gift from our Mother’s Day Gift Guide. | Graphic provided by 6AM City

This year, instead of grabbing a last-minute present from the store, why not get the mom figure in your life a gift that is truly unique?

To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide featuring items from our online store, Six & Main, as well as products we love from other popular brands.

Moms are important to us all year, but Mother’s Day is when we can really show how special they truly are to us. From presents for the food and beverage fan to the art collector, let this gift guide lead you to the perfect present.

The outdoor enthusiast

Let mom enjoy the outdoors and drink wine without the mess with these non-tipping wine coolers by Toadfish.
Don’t forget to add this Capers Solid Pine Adirondack Chair by Palmetto Craft to make the outdoor experience even better.
If mom loves spending time hitting the trails, these water and stain-repellent pants by Columbia are a must.

The art collector

Add to mom’s art collection with pieces featuring dramatic skies, panoramic mountain vistas, and small-town area street scenes by Jeff Pittman Art.
For coastal vibes, explore colorful artwork by Dream a little ART SC.
If the walls are already full of beautiful art, fear not. This modern ceramic vase is the perfect decorative accent. Bonus: this vibrant coffee table book is chock-full of exquisite scenes from Mykonos.

The fashion lover

Add to your mom’s jewelry collection with these gate arches earrings by Cori Rose Jewelry, which pair perfectly with sarongs from Honeyluv Designs LLC.

While this list is a great way to start shopping for mom, we’re working to grow our store, Six and Main, and would love to add more local vendors. If you know any local brands we should be promoting, let us know.

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Events

Thursday, April 27

The Potheads Are Coming | Thursday, Apr. 27-Friday, Apr. 28 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Canopy Gallery, 191 Lyman St., Asheville | $250 | Bring your old china, plates, teacups, and pots to transform your trash into a mosaic treasure.
New Beer Thursday | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 6-9 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.

Friday, April 28

Wilco | Friday, Apr. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, 87 Haywood St., Asheville | $36+ | Jeff Tweedy’s Wilco is on tour with its new album “Cruel Country.”

Saturday, April 29

The Mystery of George Masa Documentary Film Screening and Q&A | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Rd., Asheville | Free | Join a screening of the documentary “The Mystery of George Masa,” followed by a Q+A session with the documentarian Paul Bonesteel.
Weaverville Art Safari | Saturday, Apr. 29-Sunday, Apr. 30 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Greater Weaverville area, 25 Main St., Weaverville | Free | Ramble through a self-guided tour to meet artists and see the spaces where they work and live.

Sunday, April 30

House of Yoga Experience | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Venue, 21 N. Market St., Asheville | $75-$140 | This immersive yoga experience will combine spiritual discussion, yoga asana, meditation and mantra with live music.
Falafel 5K | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 10 a.m. | Asheville Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte St., Asheville | $40+ | Race through North Asheville for this annual 5K and receive complimentary, post-race falafel.
Journey into Abstract | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Asheville Gallery of Art, 82 Patton Ave., Ste. #2803, Asheville | Free | See the final day of this exhibition, featuring the work of four abstract artists: Shela Anmuth, Kate Colcaser, Kevin Giriunas, and Jan Widner.

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News Notes

Civic

Asheville City Council passed water rate increases this week. Bi-monthly bills will increase by $10.89, meaning an annual increase of $65.36 for customers. Council also voted in favor of re-visiting rate structure at the conclusion of a water rate study. (WLOS)
In other city council news, $4.3+ million from the Housing Trust Fund will go toward four affordable housing projects. The projects, including Redwood Commons and Reimagining Deaverview, will collectively create 239 new affordable units. (WLOS)

Coming Soon

Come late June, you can get sushi, a sports bar, and live music all in one thanks to Mudpuppies Sports and Sushi Bar. Opening at 5 Andrew Way in Arden, the establishment will have a hometown-bar vibe, 35+ TVs, and an indoor stage. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Number

$1. That’s how much 3 Hunt Hill Pl. recently sold for — property owned by the city and valued at $1.4 million. Why the low price tag? The property is going to KL Training Solutions, a nonprofit that runs youth organizations including My Daddy Taught Me That. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Outdoors

Plan ahead for one of nature’s greatest shows — a synchronous firefly viewing, AKA a summertime gathering of fireflies that all flash at once. The public viewing takes place in the Smokies from Sunday, June 4 to Sunday, June 11, and only 120 vehicles are permitted each night. Enter the lottery system this Friday at 10 a.m. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Biz

Talk about a mash-up. UNC Asheville business students have been brewing up solutions for The RunnerBox & The RiderBox — one of Asheville’s fastest growing startups — to scale to the next level of production. Check out their final presentation and happy hour this Friday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at The Wedge Brewery at Foundation.

Award

Buncombe County’s Sobriety Court has been recognized as an NCDC Academy Court, meaning it will train other jurisdictions to replicate its success. Since 2013, Buncombe’s Sobriety Courts have used an evidence-based program to aid those struggling with substance use disorder. (WLOS)

Edu

Thinking of summer school? Applications are open for summer courses at Mars Hill University. Bonus: New and current undergraduate students who are NC residents will receive a $1000 scholarship for their first class. Learn more + apply.*

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Civic

🐈 New city zonings for — cat cafés?

Three cat cafes are coming to Asheville

The building exterior of the future Cats at Play Cafe, featuring promotional signs on the windows and doors.

We couldn’t help but sneak a peak of the forthcoming Cats at Play Café. | Photo by AVLtoday Team

Yes, that headline is for real. Asheville City Council recently voted on which city areas are permitted to have cat cafés, and if you’re a cat person, you’ll probably like the new guidance.

Previously allowed only downtown, cat café businesses can now be opened in any district zoned for eating and drinking establishments. The vote comes after a business owner’s request to open one in West Asheville.

While we wait to see which new coffee-plus-kitty experiences will come to life across our city, let us refresh your memory on two we know are coming soon:

Cats at Play Café

Taking up residence downtown at 12 Eagle St., the business works with local animal rescue groups (including Brother Wolf Animal Shelter) to serve as a foster home for adoptable cats. Expect coffee, tea, beer + wine alongside locally made baked goods, plus a cat-themed boutique space. Stay tuned for its grand opening date, promised for this spring.

One more cat café

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Sarah Leonhardt

From the editor

Tuesday, we reported on the return of Movies in the Park. Which flick in the lineup are you most excited to see? I gotta go DC League of Super-Pets (it’s kind of a tearjerker, but don’t tell anyone I said that).

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Here are must-try activities and eats in Banner Elk.

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