05.04.2023

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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, May 5

Oaxa Punk Kick Off | Friday, May 5 | 6 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl Bar, 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville | Free | Rock out to punk music from Latin America while enjoying food from Luis Martinez and desserts from Camille Cogswell.
Asheville Herb Festival | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | WNC Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher | Free | Known as the largest herb festival in the Southeast, this event showcases plants, books, soaps, herbal crafts, medicinal herbs, dried flowers + baked goods.
Pack Square Artisan Market | Friday, May 5 | 1-8 p.m. | N. Pack Sq., Asheville | Free | This family-friendly, juried market features handmade goods from local + independent artists.
Full Moon Forest Bathing | Friday, May 5 | 7:45-10:45 p.m. | Olivette Riverside Community & Farm, 1069 Olivette Rd., Asheville | $45 | Enjoy a gentle, mindful stroll along the French Broad River as the sun sets and the full moon rises.

Saturday, May 6

2023 Get In Gear Festival | Saturday, May 6 | 12-5 p.m. | The Outpost, 521 Amboy Rd., Asheville | Free | This family-friendly festival includes gear demos, local outdoor organizations, and plenty of great food + music.
Yoga in the Park Asheville | Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 7 | 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville | $10 | Register in advance to attend this outdoor, all-level friendly yoga class.

Sunday, May 7

Somm Asheville Food + Wine Tour | Sunday, May 7 | 1-6 p.m. | North Carolina Wine Academy, 25 Page Ave., Asheville | $175 | This intimate food + wine tour will be led by the director of the North Carolina Wine Academy Mary Montalvo.
Art Class with Erika Bussie | Sunday, May 7 | 4-6 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge - Riverside Tasting Room, 829 Riverside Dr., Asheville | $40 | Create unique “monotype” prints using leaves and flowers.
Barks and Books | Sunday, May 7 | 12-3 p.m. | 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd., Arden | Free | Meet adoptable furry friends and participate in a book swap.

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Editor’s Pick

Open

Hendersonville now has its first Indian restaurant. Indian Aroma Bistro has opened at the old Renzo’s Ristorante at 502 North Main St. The menu includes pakora, paneer, Tikka Masala, chutney, kheer, and other North + South India delicacies. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Watch

In the mood for a movie? Catch up on WNC’s newest film projects, including a sci-fi series on Amazon Prime and 2022 Cannes Film Festival selection that premieres Friday, May 5 at Grail Moviehouse. These throwback films were also filmed in the area, if you want to catch up on the full Asheville canon.

Try This

World Labyrinth Day is Saturday, May 6, and in honor of the occasion, we caught up Christiana Brinton of the Blue Ridge Labyrinth Community. Learn how to build your own, locate local landmarks, and what the whole point of these pretty puzzles are in the first place.

Great Escapes

Our Guide to Wrightsville Beach

Great Escapes: Our Guide to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

This charming beach town is the perfect summer getaway. | Photo by @through.elanas.lens

Wrightsville Beach is a vibrant town on the coast of North Carolina filled with colorful shops, towering live oak trees, and friendly people.

In the summertime, this two-stoplight town bustles with locals and visitors alike on their way to walk The Loop, grab a beer at the beach bars, or catch a wave.

Why go? WB is a small community with a lot of character. It’s a great spot for riding bikes through the neighborhood, beachcombing for seaglass and shark teeth, and taking a boat ride on the Intracoastal.

Act like a local: Catch live performances at Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Greenfield Lake Aphitheater in Wilmington. And stop by Lighthouse or Lagerheads for a casual beer + SUNdays on the South end for coffee and smoothies.

Where to stay: Soundfront condo. This top-floor condo features waterfront views and a boat slip perfect for a quiet coastal getaway (~$424/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.*

Shop

Holiday

How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.

Drink

Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.

Number

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