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• Summer Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands | Friday, July 21-Sunday, July 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville, 87 Haywood St., Asheville | $10 | Explore the works of more than 200 juried artisans, and see what the region’s finest makers have to offer.
• Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute | Friday, July 21 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $20-$23 | Be transported back to the 70s with the cover band performing songs from one of the most famous rock bands of all time.
• Sidewalk Clearance Sale | Friday, July 21-Saturday, July 22 | Times vary | Enza Home Furnishings and Mattress Gallery, 25 Long Shoals Rd., Arden | Free | Save up to 70% on select items for your living room, dining room, bedroom + office during Enza Home Furnishings and Mattress Gallery’s Sidewalk Clearance Sale.*

• Asheville Vintage Market Fest | Saturday, July 22 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Shop from 30+ vintage clothing vendors and enjoy treats from Pollen and Sunshine Sammies at the pop-up’s biggest market yet.
• The Asheville 48 Hour Film Project, Awards Night | Saturday, July 22 | 7 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $17 | The gala will include screenings of the best of Asheville’s short films (all produced in 48 hours) as well as an awards ceremony.

• Summer Flow | Sunday, July 23 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $15 | Bring your mat and build strength with long stretches at this outdoor class.

• Asheville StorySLAM - “SWEAT” | Monday, July 24 | 7:30 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | $15 | Prepare a five-minute story about perspiration for this monthly series presented by The Moth.

• White Labs R&D Dinner Series: Summer Menu in the Biergarten | Saturday, July 29 | 7-10 p.m. | White Labs Brewing Co, 172 S Charlotte St., Asheville | Enjoy a guided five-course, summer-inspired dinner, and discover the techniques, flavor profiles, and inspirations behind the dishes from dinner host Chef Bert Sheffield.*

• $1.8 million. That’s how much funding Skyrunner Inc. received to provide high-speed internet access to 500 underserved households across Buncombe County. It’s the third grant from Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology, a program created in 2018 as part of Gov. Roy Cooper’s plan to close the digital divide.

• Mudpuppies Sports and Sushi Bar will open its doors on Friday, August 11. The unique spot will boast 58 TVs, nigiri and sashimi sushi, as well as classic bar bites like wings, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Stop by 5 Andrew Way in Arden to get a taste. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• New Asheville restaurants — so hot right now. Eater Carolinas created a list of the “11 Hottest Restaurants in Asheville Right Now.” Mentions include The Hound, Gourmand, and The Railyard to name a few. See if your favorite spot made the cut.

• National nonprofit Grey Muzzle Organization awarded an $11,000 grant to the Asheville Humane Society to help care for its senior dogs. Funds will be used to provide veterinary care to senior pups, supporting Grey Muzzle’s mission of creating “a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.” (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Celebrate the princess of pop at The Observatory, located at the Restoration Hotel’s rooftop, for the It’s Britney, Brunch on Sunday, July 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indulge in Britney Spears-inspired bites, booze, and bops from DJ Meow Meow. Find tickets for $20, which includes a welcome cocktail.

• Local author Lauren Yero recently published her debut novel, “Under This Forgetful Sky,” receiving a Kirkus star. Hear her talk about the futuristic love story in conversation with Megan Shepherd at Malaprops Bookstore on Tuesday, August 1 at 6 p.m. Register to attend.

• Hear this: The world’s first hearing aids featuring dual processing — and backed by cutting-edge German technology — were just unveiled by Hear.com. Transform your hearing with a 45-day, no-risk trial and join the 385,000+ customers hearing with double the power and double the clarity.*

• In yesterday’s News Note about Ben’s Friends, a support group for members of the food and beverage industry facing addiction, we stated the wrong meeting day. Meetings take place each Monday at 10 a.m. at Rabbit Hole at Sunny Point Café.