About the festival’s organizers

• La Vie En Rosé Art, Music, and Wine Festival | Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 11 | Times vary | Marked Tree Vineyard, 623 Deep Gap Rd., Flat Rock | Free | Celebrate National Rosé Day at this three-day festival of arts, music, and wine.
• AYPROS Launch Event | Friday, June 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Country Club of Asheville, 170 Windsor Rd., Asheville | Free | Network at Asheville Young Professionals’ inaugural event with DJ sets, appetizers, and an open bar for the first hour.

• Carolina Muse: Arts Jam | Saturday, June 10 | 12-4 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | $10-$15 | See the work of local musicians, dancers, writers, and visual artists at this immersive arts event.
• Makers Market | Saturday, June 10 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Elephant Door, 126 Swannanoa River Rd., Asheville | Free | This weekly market showcases creative local makers, along with food, drink + other treats.
• My Beautiful World | Saturday, June 10 | 5-8 p.m. | AB Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Dr., Asheville | $10-$15 | Experience healing through an evening of visual and performing arts with Black youth from Umoja Health, Wellness, and Justice Collective’s HOPE 4 The Future Program, Urban Arts Institute, and Sister Soul Sessions.
• Bonsai as Fine Art | Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11 | The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville | $0-$20 | This bonsai tree exhibit will include workshops, pottery for sale, and other tree-centric fun.

• RAD Half Marathon & 10k | Sunday, June 11 | 7-10:30 a.m. | Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville | $65-$110 | Start downtown and race through Asheville to the River Arts District where finishers are greeted with a complimentary beer, a medal, and live music.
• Judy Collins | Sunday, June 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $65.50-$88.50 | See the legendary singer-songwriter perform, supported by Ari Hest.

• Open Mic Downtown | Monday, June 12 | 7:30-11 p.m. | One World Brewing - Downtown, 10 Patton Ave., Asheville | Free | Sign up at 6:30 p.m. to participate in an open mic hosted by Tony Willingham.

• As of June 8, WNC remains under a Code Orange Air Quality Action alert due to the smoke from the wildfires in Canada. The Asheville area Air Quality Index stands at 115 out of 301, meaning the air is hazardous for sensitive groups. Experts recommend that people and animals spend less time outdoors until air quality improves. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Asheville City Schools announced Maggie Fehrman will serve as the district’s new superintendent. Since May of 2021, she has served as superintendent for City Schools of Decatur in Georgia. The appointment comes two days after Dr. Rick Cruz stated he would no longer assume the role due to a family medical emergency. (WLOS)

• Chef Silver Iocovizzi of Nengs Jr. was honored by them magazine as a recipient of the 2023 Now Award. The awards honor 12 LGBTQ+ people who represent the cutting edge of queer culture today. Read them’s profile of Silver.

• The Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown is planning to open this fall at 192 Haywood St. The blueprint shows plans to open a brick-oven style pizzeria, Soprana, complete with a rooftop bar serving cocktails with locally distilled spirits. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Former Mountain Xpress food writer Hanna Raskin won a James Beard Award for her piece “The I-95 exit-by-exit eating guide.” Give it a read to find some of the best meals along the 270-mile stretch of one of the country’s busiest highways. (Ashevegas Hot Sheet)

• A zoning request for a 221-unit affordable housing project located at 319 Biltmore Ave. received approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Final approval for the development will be decided by Asheville City Council at the June 27 meeting. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• This Sunday, June 11 the Asheville Rotary Club is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Bark in the Park. Bring your pup to Carrier Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for music, food, and all kinds of dog-centric fun. Plus, don’t miss the dog parade as it circles through the park at noon.

• Expect closures of several holes on Richmond Hill Park’s disc golf course as Asheville Parks & Recreation begins repairing and replacing tee pads starting Monday, June 12. Holes 10 and 14-18 will be closed for tee pad work.

• UNC Asheville has partnered with Opendorse to launch a NIL (name, image, likeness) marketplace for the school’s athletes. This allows fans, brands, and sponsors to commission video shoutouts, appearances, social media endorsements and more from Bulldog athletes.

• Thinking of a career change? MB HAYNES has been serving Ashevillians since 1921 and is currently offering positions for HVAC technicians, plumbers, linemen, and more. Browse benefits + open jobs.*

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• Reminder: Father’s Day is a little over a week away. Give Dad a listening upgrade with the second generation AirPods Pro. Or help ease muscle soreness with the Theragun Mini 2.0. Plus, this portable neck fan will make everyone laugh — but catch Dad using it the very next day.*

• Congrats to @kristenmcgeehon for winning our euphoria2023 giveaway in partnership with euphoria Greenville. While many events are already sold out for euphoria2023, there are still plenty of opportunities to sip + savor during the weekend festivities. See the schedule.*