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Where to see Oscar-nominated films in Asheville
The brick wall inside Grail Moviehouse is painted with a colorful mural featuring a film roll. Three movie posters are on the wall, showcasing "American Fiction," "The Crime is Mine," and "Poor Things."
Catch two Best Picture nominees right now at Grail Moviehouse. | Photo via @grailmoviehouse
Lights, camera, action. ICYMI, nominations for the 2024 Academy Awards were released on Tuesday, Jan. 23. So today we’re channeling Tinseltown here in the Land of the Sky by spotlighting the local independent theaters where you can screen Best Picture nominees. Grab your popcorn and make your plans to watch before the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 10.

Grail Moviehouse, 17 Foundy St., Ste. 10

The colorful, three-theater indie cinema is currently showing Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” and Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” — keep an eye on its schedule, though, because the theater plans to bring a few nominees back before the ceremony.

Plus, beginning Friday, Feb. 16, the theater is showing the Academy Award-nominated short films, from animation to live action to documentary. Then head back to Grail Moviehouse for “Hollywood’s Big Night” to see which of your favorite flicks take home the hardware.

Fine Arts Theatre, 36 Biltmore Ave.

This art deco gem features two screens showing independent and art films. In addition to “American Fiction,” the theater also just began showing Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest.”

Want to learn more about how these local theaters pick which movies to show? Here’s your ticket to a behind-the-screens tour of Asheville’s independent theaters.
 
Events
Friday, Jan. 26
  • BPR News & Brews | Friday, Jan. 26 | 8-10 a.m. | The West End Bakery, 757 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Join the Blue Ridge Public Radio reporting team for a cup of coffee and talk about the local issues on your mind — the first 50 people will get a free cup of coffee in a BPR mug.
  • The Dummies Guide to Murdering Your Husband | Friday, Jan. 26-Saturday, Jan. 27 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | 35 Below at Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville | $10-$20 | This staged reading spotlights a pair of rich and resentful husbands as they embark on a mountain vacation, oblivious to the fact that each has crafted a plan to murder the other.
Saturday, Jan. 27
  • March 10th Anniversary | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 12-1 p.m. | East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Rd., Asheville | Free | Former Digital Director and Policy Advisor to the late Georgia congressman John Lewis, and co-author of “March” Andrew Aydin will speak with Fletcher mayor Preston Blakely about the series, a first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights.
  • The Taylor Party | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $15-$29.50 | Come in your best Taylor-themed attire to sing and dance through the eras — are you ready for it?
Sunday, Jan. 28
  • At Your Funeral - Emo Night | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 8 p.m. | Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave., Asheville | Free | Break out your Hot Topic t-shirts and straighten your bangs because DJ Sellout will be spinning 90s and 2000s emo tunes all night long.
Monday, Jan. 29
  • Splendor Board Game Tournament | Monday, Jan. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe, 162 Coxe Ave., #101, Asheville | $7 | See if you can strategize your way to victory, claiming gems, glory, and riches — the winner earns their very own copy of Splendor along with a playmat and gift card.
  • The Milk Carton Kids | Monday, Jan. 29 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $30-$35 | The contemporary folk duo will take the stage with support from Alix Page.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Have questions about the 2024 primary election? Buncombe County Election Services has answers for you. Join the Q+A conversation on Wednesday, Jan. 31 on Facebook with an English-language session at 1 p.m. and a Spanish-language session following at 2:30 p.m.
Community
Eat
  • Let us plant the seed for your dinner plans on Thursday, Feb. 8. Cultura is collaborating with the Utopian Seed Project as part of its Cultivated Community Dinner series, with five local chefs creating a six-course tasting menu with beverage pairings that highlight a sustainable food system — find tickets.
Learn
  • Next month, herbal school Twin Star Tribe will be welcomed into the Art Garden AVL building. Enrollment is open for its March-October Foundations of Herbalism certificate course, which will teach the history of herbalism, plant identification, botany, and more.
Concert
  • Buncombe County Public Libraries’ ZOOM pass program can now earn you tickets to the Asheville Symphony. Reserve a pass with your library card to secure two adult admission tickets to the Masterworks shows — the next performance, Classical Romance, is Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m.
State
  • Yesterday, the NC Lottery Commission voted unanimously to authorize mobile and sports betting to begin a day before the ACC basketball tournament kicks off on March 11. NC would become the 30th state to offer mobile sports betting. (Associated Press)
Active
  • Got an exercise goal, but not sure which gym is worth it? Get a free month of ClassPass + sample multiple gyms and studios with just one membership.*
 
Number

Another record-breaking year for AVL

Asheville Regional Airport breaks record, serving over two million passengers in 2023
Asheville Airport 2022 Planes
2023 was a milestone year for the airport. | Photo via Asheville Regional Airport
2,246,411. That’s how many passengers traveled to or from Asheville Regional Airport this past year, marking the highest passenger count in the airport’s history. This influx in travelers also represents a 22.2% increase from 2022’s stats.

What’s one reason for this rapid growth? More travel choices. AVL expanded its offerings to include 27 nonstop flights to destinations like Boston and Chicago and international hubs like LaGuardia. The airport is also in the midst of a terminal expansion project that will double its size and that’s expected to be completed by the end of 2026 — get the full picture of how that project is taking off.
The Buy

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Member’s Corner
Happy birthday, AVLtoday member Diana Sanderson. We hope your special day (February 1) is filled with your favorite things in Asheville! — AVLtoday team
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I kicked off my own Best Picture viewing series with “Poor Things” last night at Grail Moviehouse. Next up on the list? “American Fiction” at the Fine Arts Theatre.
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