🎿 Shred the slopes

❄️ Have a tubular time

• December Live Series: Monique Pinelli | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Sq., Asheville | Free with admission | Hear Pinelli play the violin in the “Beyond the Lens” and “Intersections in American Art” exhibitions — tickets to see Beyond the Lens are $7 for members and $10 for non-members.
• Well-Crafted Wednesdays Songwriter Series | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Taproom At Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200, Asheville | Free | Listen to local artists perform original songs and crowd favorites, curated by Highland Brewing’s Matt Smith.

• A Conversation with Porfirio Gutierrez | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The contemporary textile artist’s work is featured in an exhibit at Black Mountain College — hear him speak about his art + traditional Zapotec dyeing techniques by tuning in to Vimeo or Facebook.
• “The Nutcracker” | Thursday, Dec. 14-Saturday, Dec. 16 | Times vary | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $14-$32 | The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville presents the classic holiday tale of Clara’s encounters with the Nutcracker Prince and the Mouse King.

• Story Mixer: “Good Grief!” | Friday, Dec. 15 | 7-10 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $20-$25 | Listen to music, poetry, comedy, and storytelling performances navigating the topic of loss during the holiday season.
• Barbie Dance Party | Friday, Dec. 15 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $12-$15 | Arrive in your best Barbie and Ken themed ‘fits to dance the night away to music from DJ Molly Parti.

• Merry Makers Market | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 12-5 p.m. | Atelier Maison & Co., 121 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | Free | Support local + small this holiday season at the Merry Makers Market. Shop unique housewares, vintage pieces, original art, handmade crafts, fair trade imports, and a whole lot more.*

• Foothills announced plans to open The Overlook next spring, a restaurant and rooftop bar located in the historic Black Mountain Ice Co. building. Foothills Grange and The Overlook will share a kitchen but offer different experiences, with The Overlook featuring an upscale cocktail menu and seasonal + local small plates

• Flex your municipal muscles. Explore current vacancies on the City of Asheville’s boards or commissions, including spots on the Active Transportation Committee, Audit Committee, and more. Apply by Sunday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.

• We all know Asheville’s food + bev scene is top tier — and plenty of renowned media outlets and tastemakers agree. See which local chefs, restaurants, and breweries were in the national spotlight this year, earning accolades, awards, and major achievements. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Blue Ridge Parkway officials lifted the ban on backcountry campfires, which went into effect on Thursday, Nov. 9 to reduce the risk of wildfires during dry conditions. Although the area has seen more rain and cooler temperatures, the NPS reminds visitors that fires and grills must always be monitored until fully extinguished.

• NC’s mountain trout fishing industry is no small fry. A study from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission shows mountain trout fishing brought $1.38 billion in economic impact for the state in 2022 — a large jump from the last study conducted in 2015, detailing $383 million in economic impact. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Asheville Music School (AMS) has partnered with Cooperative Coffee Roasters to release El Nevado del Huila, a single-origin coffee from Colombia with a portion of proceeds benefiting AMS. If you need a little more than caffeine to kick-start your morning, you’re in luck — scan the back of the bag to find a playlist of Colombian tunes.

• We’re hiring a Branded Copywriter to support the strategy, creation, and placement of branded content campaigns for 6AM City’s clients. From creating dynamic content (including written articles and social) within the 6AM tone and style to closely following the process of how we fulfill advertiser contracts — see details and apply.

• Take a tour through the recently completed Jones Cove Farmhouse, a stunning blend of warm modern elements and historic design. Standing on an expansive mountain property in Buncombe County, Altura Architects used a series of transparent passages + breezeways to connect separate structures into a cohesive, light-filled whole.*

• Have you heard of Access Asheville? The recently-launched financial aid program pledges free tuition and fees for North Carolina residents whose annual family income is $80,000 or less. Yes, you read that right. Find out how affordable college can be.*