❄️ Winter

• Date: Thursday, March 7
• Venue: The Orange Peel
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• Date: Saturday, March 16
• Venue: First Baptist Church of Asheville
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🌷 Spring

• Date: Thursday, March 21
• Venue: ExploreAsheville.com Arena
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• Date: Sunday, April 21
• Venue: Eulogy
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• Date: Monday, April 22
• Venue: Salvage Station
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• Date: Thursday, April 25
• Venue: Rabbit Rabbit
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• Date: Wednesday, May 22
• Venue: Rabbit Rabbit
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• Valentine’s Day Card Making | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 4-5 p.m. | North Asheville Public Library, 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville | Free | Kids, teens, and families can craft a handmade card with the library’s materials to gift to someone special.
• Healthcare Workers Networking Event | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | Free | Connect, network, and form new relationships (plus, enjoy a glass of wine) with other healthcare workers.

• Phoenix Fundraiser | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 4 p.m.-1 a.m. | Amethyst Realm, 244 Coxe Ave., #010, Asheville | $10-$20 donation | Dance to DJ sets, get moving at the open acro jam, and show your creative side at the craft station during this fundraiser for Amethyst Realm — you can win raffle prizes like tattoo certificates and an aerial silks party.

• Rom Com Trivia | Friday, Feb. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Dr., Ste. 100, Asheville | Free | Your hours spent watching “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” were actually just preparation for this themed trivia night, hosted by Lex’s AVL Trivia.
• “You’re a Heartbreaker” Galentine’s Candle Making and Lipgloss Bar | Friday, Feb. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Hummingbird Candle Co., 82 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville | $75 | Gather your galentines to craft custom-colored lip glosses and a scented 10-oz candle.

• Introduction to Tarot | Saturday, Feb. 10, Saturday, Feb. 17 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Dobra Tea East Asheville, 1011 Tunnel Rd., Ste. 180, Asheville | $40 | Sage Sansone will guide you through the basic structure of the Waite deck, how to use tarot cards, options for shuffling, and more — your ticket covers this Saturday’s and next Saturday’s sessions.
• Black History: Storytelling and Reflecting | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 1-4 p.m. | Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Rd., Asheville | Free | Through storytelling and reflection, the Shiloh Community Association members, friends, and neighbors will honor those who helped build the community’s past, present, and future.

• Mission Health delivers 3,600+ babies every year. Fact or fiction?
• Mission Health recently opened a $65 million mental health and wellness center. Fact or fiction?
• By being named a Healthgrades “50 Best Hospital,” Mission Hospital is rated among the top 1% in the nation. Fact or fiction?
• In 2022, Mission Health donated $650,000+ to charitable organizations. Fact or fiction?
• Mission Hospital has the region’s only dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department. Fact or fiction?

• Travel to Spain without leaving downtown Asheville. La Bodega by Cúrate has launched Pintxo Happy Hour, serving up complimentary pintxos — snacks of meats, cheeses, olives, and peppers served on toothpicks — when you buy a drink at the bar. The happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

• To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Amazing Pubcycle is putting the pedal to the metal, offering free rides to locals. Use the code “localavl24" when booking (maybe the Asheville Trivia or Karaoke Streets tour?) and show proof of residence when you arrive for the tour.

• We won’t beat around the bush. MountainTrue is hosting its inaugural Native Perennial and Shrub Sale, with plants sourced from Carolina Native Nursery. Order from Thursday, Feb. 15 to Sunday, March 31 to pick up your plants on Thursday, April 11 at The Outpost. Browse the descriptions on the species list to start planning your glorious green space.

• UNC Asheville and WCU will receive $220,000 over four years from the Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP) to help Indigenous students earning degrees in STEM. The funding will establish a joint chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society and connect students from Cherokee High School to the SIGP community.

• ArtsAVL is seeking feedback from artists and art organizations in the Asheville metro area about the affordability and challenges of creative spaces. Feedback, in addition to data on the cost of living and space accessibility, will be used to create a report identifying solutions. The deadline to submit comments is Monday, March 11.

• Registration opens today at 11 a.m. for the Spring Break Discovery Camps at the North Carolina Arboretum, and spots fill up fast. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade can spend the week outdoors in overnight or day camps, learning + exploring through the pristine 434-acre campus. See details + register.*

• Picture your high school reunion, but it’s the campus that’s had a major glow-up. MB HAYNES and Vannoy Construction were recently honored with the 2023 Pinnacle Award from the Carolina Associated General Contractors for their work updating + preserving Hendersonville High School’s historic 1926 Stillwell Building. See the incredible transformation.*

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