Current destinations

• Atlanta, GA | Delta | Use our travel guide to explore ATL like a local — rent a bike to ride along the BeltLine, find heavenly dim sum, and shop your way through Ponce City Market.
• Austin, TX | Allegiant | A dream destination for music lovers, Austin is nicknamed the Live Music Capital of the World — find 23 venues where you can catch a show as you orchestrate your vacation.
• Chicago, IL | United, Allegiant (spring through fall), American (summer) | Maybe you’ve watched enough of “The Bear” that you need to taste a true Italian Beef sandwich stat — and then walk it off with a stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden.
• Denver, CO | United, Allegiant (spring through fall) | Immerse yourself in large-scale, interactive art installations at the famed Meow Wolf, or check off a bucket-list-worthy item by seeing a show at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater.
• Key West, FL | Allegiant | You can’t visit the Keys and not indulge in a slice (or two) of Key lime pie — take a recommendation from our friends at LALtoday and stop by Blue Heaven to satisfy your sweet tooth.

• Tipsy Terrarium Tuesday Workshop | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse, 2 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville | $26-$36 | Learn all about air plant care and terrarium assembly as you create your own 6" or 8" display — the workshop is 16+.
• Open Spin | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Different Wrld, 701 Haywood Rd., Ste. 101, Asheville | Free | Have dreams of being a DJ but don’t know where to start? Message Different Wrld on Instagram to book a slot so you can practice your skills in front of a nonjudgmental group — or come just to dance.

• Noshing and Nourishing: A Culinary Journey Around Home, Food, and Belonging | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Eagle Market Place, 19 Eagle St., Asheville | $25 | The People’s Place presents a panel of local chefs representing a variety of cultural backgrounds to discuss the role of food in shaping a sense of home + belonging.
• Badfish | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $20-$25 | Pay tribute to the energetic + eclectic Sublime, with this band that channels its spirit.

• Em & The Innocent Mischief | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Sq., Asheville | Free with admission | Watch the museum’s exhibitions come to life under the influence of a modern folk-mountain sound.
• Intro to Short Form Improv Class | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 7:30-8 p.m. | Misfit Improv & Acting School, 573 Fairview Rd., Unit 21A, Asheville | Free | Try out improv without the performance pressure and unleash your creativity — RSVP to claim your spot.

• Are you 18-44 and experiencing hair thinning?
• Do you lead a plant-based lifestyle?
• Experiencing signs of peri- and post-menopause?

• Look at the big picture. Asheville Art Museum announced the acquisition of 12 new works for its collections, thanks to Collectors’ Circle members and other contributors. The works include photography, etchings, paintings and more from regionally and nationally recognized artists.

• Through Friday, March 8, local middle school students have the opportunity to participate in the Do the Write Thing Asheville-Buncombe Writing Contest, reflecting on the impact of youth violence + proposing their ideas to diminish it. Visit the website to learn more about the national program and find student, parent, and educator resources.

• On Saturday, Jan. 27, the Folk Art Center will debut its first main gallery exhibit of the year, showcasing the work of artists + instructors of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, an esteemed arts education center based in Gatlinburg. You can visit the exhibit for free through Wednesday, May 1, at Milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

• Leave with some new seeds to plant after attending the second annual Wild Ones WNC Native Seed Swap on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2-4 p.m. at Fifth Season Gardening Co. Learn from the experts about seed sowing, germination, and stratification to ensure you can give your new treasures a happy home.

• This highway is getting a makeover. The North Carolina Department of Transportation awarded a contract for building a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of S. 64/N.C. 280 and US 276/US 64, which leads to the entrance of Pisgah National Forest. Work will likely be started as soon as later this week. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Start every morning with a waterfall hike. Sitting a few minutes from both Toms Creek Falls and Downtown Marion, this 3-bed, 2-bath move-in-ready home with mountain views offers a little bit of everything. See pics + the brand-new front porch.*

• Make a donation towards veterans’ and children’s charities + you could win a RAM 3500 HD truck in the Big Diesel Truck Dream Giveaway. Double your entries with code 6AMCITY.*

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