Progress on preservation

• Educators Night Out | Thursday, April 18 | 4-8 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville | Free for educators | K-12 educators, administrators, and teaching artists can unwind, socialize, and explore the museum — advance registration is encouraged.
• The Silver Doors | Thursday, April 18 | 7 p.m. | Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave., Asheville | $8 | Celebrate the psychedelic rock band’s new genre-bending LP, with support from Rugg and Cincinnati’s In The Pines.

• Wine Tasting | Friday, April 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Botanist & Barrel Tasting Bar + Bottle Shop, 32 Broadway St., Ste. 110, Asheville | Free | Join 12th generation Austrian winemaker Christoph Hoch for his wines’ first Asheville appearance.
• Interactive Murder Mystery Night: Saints & Sinners | Friday, April 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Dr., Ste. 100, Asheville | $30 | Step into an enigmatic world for a cloak-and-dagger affair — advance registration is required.
• Opening Reception: “I will tell you mine” Group Exhibition | Friday, April 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Tyger Tyger Gallery, 191 Lyman St., #144, Asheville | Free | “I will tell you mine” from the Tyger Tyger Gallery features stunning paper works by 27 artists curated through an open call earlier this year.*

• Local Cloth FiberFest | Saturday, April 20 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | WNC Farmer’s Market, 570 Brevard Rd., Asheville | Free | Browse the offerings of local fiber farmers, like wool, mohair, angora, and goods handmade from the fiber.
• Dog Pawty & Adoption Event | Saturday, April 20 | 1-3 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton St., Asheville | Free | Bring your (leashed) four-legged friends to enjoy refreshments + music and to meet adoptable pets from Mountain Pet Rescue.
• Just Incense Comedy Showcase | Saturday, April 20 | 10:30-11:50 p.m. | DSSOLVR, 63 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville | $15-$18 | Celebrate 4/20 the NC way with CBD, incense, and sets from three comics (plus, some products from Blue Ridge Hemp).

• Running of the Goats 5k & Nature Walk | Sunday, April 21 | 7:30-10 a.m. | WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Rd., Asheville | $25-$45 | Reach for the finish line of a goat-adjacent run, then enjoy a post-race party, costume contest, and more.
• Trail Running Film Festival | Sunday, April 21 | 4-8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $25-$30 | Be inspired by the world of trail running and outdoor exploration, whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the adventure.

• Frisbeers + 30 Years Doubles Disc Golf Tournament, Sunday, April 28 — Compete for a chance to win a $50 Highland gift card (yes, please).
• Panel tasting with the owners, Tuesday, April 30 — Have a beer (flight) with the owners + get to know their history.
• The Big Bash, Saturday, May 4 — This is the big one. Live music, exclusive anniversary beers, and a 90s-style photo booth are just the start of this free all-out party.
• More anniversary celebrations include dance parties, trivia, a Cinco De Mayo brunch, and a whole lot more.

• Buncombe County made the call to transition nonemergency calls for the Asheville Police Department, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management Services, and after-hours Department of Social Services to machine learning technology. Starting as soon as Monday, May 6, callers will start with a machine, then be transferred to a live call-taker.

• No. 4. That’s where 12 Bones Smokehouse landed on Food Network’s list of the “Top 5 Barbecue Ribs in America.” The Blueberry Chipotle Ribs include a sauce with fresh blueberries and chipotles in adobo, which you can buy by the bottle.

• We can’t hide our excitement. The “TODAY Show” gave a shoutout to Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins as one of five “hidden gem destinations to book for your next summer getaway.” The clip mentions the campground’s sustainability, affordability, and city-adjacent location.

• The Language Access Collaborative presented an update on Buncombe County’s first Language Access Plan to the Buncombe County Commission. The project found that Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian were the most frequently encountered languages and will begin implementing recommendations to improve language services.

• At the Tuesday, April 16 meeting, Buncombe County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on the County’s Plan to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing and recognized April as Fair Housing Month. The plan identifies barriers and recommendations for furthering fair housing choice.

• Do your part to decorate the city. The City of Asheville put out a call for an artist or designer to reimagine and replace station seven on the Asheville Urban Trail. The new Art Deco Masterpiece will be incorporated into the outdoor dining area of the S&W Building. Submit your application by Monday, May 13.

• The Buncombe County Affordable Housing Subcommittee reviewed six applications for affordable housing construction loans + grants totaling $21 million. Commissioners are expected to make funding recommendations at the Tuesday, April 23 meeting. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Did you know breast cancer patients have the option to have breast reconstruction surgery at the time of a mastectomy? Not only does this decrease the number of surgeries to one, but also helps women move past the cancer stage and into recovery sooner. Learn more.*