11.21.2023

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🍸 Get into the holiday spirits

5 holiday pop-up bars around Asheville

Kris Kringle would approve of this spirited decor. | Photo via The Tiki Easy Bar

It’s the holiday season. And while you’re hanging decorations, buying presents, and feeling festive, a few local bars are getting into the spirit too. This year, Santa has gifted Asheville with three holiday pop-up bars where you can drink and be merry.

Miracle at The Golden Pineapple, 503 Haywood Rd. | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Dec. 31
The bar will be closed through this Thursday, Nov. 23 to hang the garland, string the lights, and transform into a winter wonderland. If you like the sweet stuff, you’ll love Miracle’s Marshmallows & Unicorns cocktail with gin, vanilla liqueur, velvet falernum, cherry liqueur, cardamom, black pepper, marshmallow, lemon, egg white, tiki bitters, and soda.

Rudolph’s Rooftop at Pillar Rooftop Bar, 309 College St., 6th Floor | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Dec. 31
Enjoy the festive decor and ring in the holiday season with themed cocktails, beer, and wine. Be sure to dress the part for the ugly sweater parties on Thursdays, or bring your dancing shoes for live music on the weekends.

Let Rudolph’s red nose guide you to Pillar.
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Photo via @pillarbaravl

Sippin’ Santa at The Tiki Easy Bar, 197 Hilliard Ave. | Monday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Dec. 31
This bar opened in July, serving up tropical cocktails and beachy vibes — but it’s now transformed into a Christmas-themed oasis. Classic holiday drinks are getting an island twist, like the Ho-Ho-Hot Buttered Rum, which includes navy-strength rum, spiced honey butter, vanilla, and passion fruit.

Events

Tuesday, Nov. 21

Takeover Tuesday | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 5 p.m. | Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Asheville | Free | Folks ages 21+ can let loose with bumpin’ beats and a full bar — DJ Molly Parti will provide the tunes, and Root Down will provide the food.
Open Folk | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | The Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Join a silent audience for six songwriters playing three original songs each.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

River Arts District Farmers Market | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Smoky Park Supper Club, 350 Riverside Dr., #3141, Asheville | Free | Grab all the fresh produce, baked goods, and specialty items you need for your Thanksgiving meal, and support local vendors while you’re at it.
Latin Night | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 8 p.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $5 | DJ Mtn Vibez will spin all kinds of Latin genres like bachata, merengue, and reggaeton — dance lessons are 8:30-9 p.m. and all skill levels are welcome.

Thursday, Nov. 23

South Asheville Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Biltmore Park Town Square, 1 Town Square Blvd., Asheville | $25-$45 | Bring your family and friends for an early-morning trot presented by Hunter Subaru — before you get stuffed with good Thanksgiving food.
Asheville Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 9:15 a.m. | Pack Square Park, 80 Court Pl., Asheville | $25-$45 | Today is the last day to register for this Thanksgiving tradition, where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA Food Bank.

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News Notes

Environment

The NC Division of Parks and Recreation purchased 170 acres of land for Pisgah View State Park, bringing the total acquired acreage up to 1,559 of the state’s 1,600+ acre goal. The park, which will be Buncombe County’s first state park, is expected to open in 2025. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Biz

PIE.ZAA Pizza is bringing its monstrous slices to the Queen City. The shop shared progress photos of the upcoming location in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood, expected to be open in early 2024. If this news is making you hungry, pop down to South Slope to have a slice celebrating the expansion.

Talk

TEDx Asheville has announced the nine speakers who will take the stage at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 15, each sharing a talk surrounding the theme of “Meet the Moment.” Take a look at the list and hear more about them at the upcoming Red Rug Roundtable on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Community

The BIPOC Winter Market — a collab between Southside Community Farm and New Belgium Brewing Co. — is this Sunday, Nov. 26 from 12 to 4 p.m. Stock up on local produce, handmade crafts, and snack on treats like rice balls from Nibbly Onigiri.

Shop

When the sun goes down, Ross Farm Nursery and Greenhouses will light up. The crew has dressed up the greenhouse with holiday lights and will be open from 12 to 8 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 24 + Saturday, Nov. 25 for some festive holiday shopping.

Giveaway

Smoke & Mirrors Skincare + Waxing is giving you the chance to win two floor tickets to Christmas Jam. Purchase a $10 raffle ticket (or multiple) to enter to win — the winner will be announced Wednesday, Dec. 6. To make this contest even sweeter, all proceeds from the raffle will be matched and donated to MANNA FoodBank.

Real Estate

Country living calls from Fairview in the form of this charming + bright 1,840-square-foot gem. With a wood-burning fireplace, soaking tub, covered porch, and much more, you’ll feel in a world of your own while sitting only ten short minutes from Asheville.*

Health

Did you know about 20% of Americans suffer from acid reflux (GERD). Don’t let your acid reflux get in the way from eating the foods that you love this holiday season. See your treatment options.*

Home

Don’t put the car(t) before the horse when it comes to electric vehicles + chargers. If you’re preparing to make the switch to an EV (or already have), follow these handy tips to ensure your home and work have all the necessary equipment properly installed.*

Shop

Have you heard of the “Target Phenomenon” — why people can’t leave Target without a cartful of goodies? Brad’s Deals explains 11 reasons to love Target.*

Answered

You decided my destiny

Choose your own adventure results: AVLtoday edition

You chose the perfect day. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Hey there, Ashevillians. Grace here. Last week, I presented you with a very important and very fun task: To design my day, choose-your-own-adventure style. With great power comes great responsibility — and you all used your power well. Here are the results for a perfect day in Asheville.

Wake up and smell the...

Coffee. 52% of you all opted for me to start my morning with a caffeine boost, and I was happy to oblige. I zipped over to Ultra Coffeebar for a large cold brew. But obviously, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so I ordered the Ella breakfast sandwich as well — the egg, tomato, pesto, and mozzarella sammie was a delicious diversion from my usual, the Joey.

See where you took me

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The Wrap

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Although the results of my “choose your own adventure” journey didn’t take me to see local art with Mountain Mural Tours, I’m still eager to join them to learn all there is to know about our city’s street art. If you are too, you’re in luck — because winter tours are available for booking.

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