10.10.2023

Today’s Forecast

73º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:32 a.m. | Sunset 7:01 p.m.

Travel and Outdoors

Eyes up for a partial annular solar eclipse

The scene will look like the moon took a bite out of the sun. | Photo via Pixabay

Unless you’ve been in the dark, you’ll know that this Saturday, Oct. 14 is the annular solar eclipse. Although the Asheville area isn’t in the direct path of the eclipse, about 45% of the sun will be obscured during its peak at around 1:13 p.m. Here’s what you need to know to set your eyes on the skies (with proper protection, of course) for your solar celebrations.

Safety first

Because the sun is never completely blocked by the moon during an annular solar eclipse, you’ll need special eye protection for the whole viewing. If you’re looking to get your hands on a pair, all Buncombe County library branches will be providing free eclipse glasses on Saturday, Oct. 14.

You can also get creative and view the event indirectly through pinhole projection using an object with small holes in it (think: a pasta colander). Find more guidelines for safe viewing provided by NASA.

Community viewing events

Eclipse at PARI | Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, 1 PARI Dr., Rosman | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | $75 | Let the experts teach you all about the science of eclipses before viewing, complete with lunch and a guided museum tour.

Public Observing Opportunity | Parking lot P08 at UNC Asheville, 1 University Heights, Asheville | 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | Free | The Astronomy Club of Asheville and the Physics and Astronomy Department of UNC Asheville will set up telescopes equipped with solar filters for viewing — use the campus map to find the lot.

Eclipse and mountain views | Leicester Library, 1561 Alexander Rd., Leicester | 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | Free | Bring a picnic and spend the afternoon on the library grounds to watch the eclipse — eclipse glasses provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Free Grocery Store Day | Tuesday, Oct. 10, Friday, Oct. 13 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | 12 Baskets Cafe, 610 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Folks from all walks of life are welcome to pick up free groceries and connect with the community over coffee during this weekly event.
Gregory Alan Isakov | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 7 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville | $46 | See the folk singer-songwriter perform with support from Lucius — $1 per ticket will be donated to Honor the Earth to develop awareness and resources for Native environmental issues.

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Tea and Calm Abiding Meditation | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Dobra Tea East, 1011 Tunnel Rd., Asheville | $20 | Enjoy a tea ceremony before a peaceful meditation with instructor Linda Joy Detsal.
Disclaimer Stand-Up Open Mic Comedy Night | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m. | Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Ave., Asheville | Free | Test your comedy skills or just enjoy some laughs at this weekly open mic.

Thursday, Oct. 12

Woodfin Candidate Meet and Greet | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Woodfin Community Center, 23 Community Rd., Woodfin | Free | Meet the candidates running for Woodfin Mayor and Town Council, and candidates for Woodfin Sanitary Water and Sewer Trustee before the upcoming election on Nov. 7.
The Lone Bellow | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $25-$30 | See the alternative Americana trio perform on the “It’s (Still) Alright” 10 year anniversary tour.

Friday, Oct. 13

Frankenbash at White Labs Brewing Co | Friday, Oct. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | White Labs Brewing Company, 172 S. Charlotte St., Asheville | Free | Enjoy a spine-tingling evening of dancing, tarot card reading, a costume contest + the resurrection of one of White Labs’ all-time favorites drinks: Frankenstout.*

Saturday, Nov. 4

Jam Room Music Festival | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 12-10 p.m. | Downtown Columbia, Main St., Columbia | Free | Jam Room Music Festival returns to Columbia, SC’s Main Street with a diverse line-up of national, regional, and local acts on two stages.*

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News Notes

Traffic

Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 11, the lane that accesses College Street from the Buncombe County administration building will be closed while work is done on the building’s exterior. Traffic will exit the parking lot onto Woodfin Street. If you’re more of a visual learner, see the map for details.

Civic

Learn about what’s happening in the NC General Assembly and share your opinions on state issues at a nonpartisan town hall tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 11. Presented by Common Cause NC, the town hall will take place in the Manheimer Room of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute from 6:30 to 8 p.m. — register to attend.

Cause

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To commemorate the month, local nonprofit Helpmate is hosting a domestic violence awareness vigil on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center. (Mountain Xpress)

Shop

Fall in love with a good book at Friends of Pack Library’s Annual Antique and Collectible Book Sale, Thursday, Oct. 12-Friday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Explore the deals offered each day.

Concert

The first show in the Asheville Chamber Music Series is this Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, presenting featured artists from YCA on Tour. Tickets are $45, but folks ages 25 and under will receive free admission.

Try This

In case you missed it, we’re running our inaugural AVLtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest this month, and submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. To participate, simply carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin in a way that is fun for you + send us a photo. Make a submission.

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Millions for Deaverview Mountain conservation

$4.37 million awarded for Deaverview Mountain conservation efforts

View of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the summit of Deaverview Mountain.

The mountaintop provides stunning 180° views. | Photo via Buncombe County

Last week, the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced NC Land and Water Fund grants totaling more than $45 million to protect our state’s land and wetlands. Through these grants, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) was awarded $4.37 million for the conservation of Deaverview Mountain, which is just outside Asheville’s city limits.

The 343-acre property was listen for sale in March. A “conservation-minded buyer” purchased the land and will hold it for three years to let SAHC work out a permanent conservation solution.

Back in April, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to explore the creation of a public park on the summit of the mountain, and through SAHC’s partnership with Buncombe County, the park would be the largest in the county. The NC Land and Water Fund grant covers nearly half of the estimated project cost of $8.8 million.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Although scary movies aren’t my thing, I thought I’d share an opportunity for those brave enough to get into the Halloween spirit. Cascade Lounge hosts Terror Tuesdays through the end of October, showing outdoor horror flicks at sundown. Catch the original “A Nightmare on Elm Street” next Tuesday, Oct. 17.

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