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• George Masa’s Enduring Impact on Conservation and Climate Resiliency | Thursday, April 25 | 12-1 p.m. | The Collider, 1 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Conservation photographer David Huff will discuss how Masa’s photos and advocacy contributed to the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
• Live Jazz Hour | Thursday, April 25 | 6-7 p.m. | Enka Candler Library, 1404 Sandhill Rd., Candler | Free | Listen to original music and well-known tunes from the Michael Jefry Stevens Quartet, featuring renowned violinist Christian Howes as part of the One Book, One Buncombe countywide book club.
• Vinyl Night | Thursday, April 25 | 8-11 p.m. | Cultura, 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Experience the musical magic of vinyl during this monthly event with DJ Lil Meow Meow.

• Permanent Jewelry | Friday, April 26-Friday, May 31 | Times vary | Ignite Jewelry Studios, 191 Lyman St., Ste. 262, Asheville | $20 | Let Honey Koshka bejewel you with a custom piece of clasp-less jewelry that you can personalize with charms — booking fee is applied to purchase.
• Chef’s Table with Sergio Castro | Friday, April 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Sage and Spice Market and Catering, 1056 Patton Ave., Asheville | $75 | Let Chef Sergio Castro transport you to Spain with a decadent four-course meal including skewers, paella, and crema Catalana.
• Liars Contest | Friday, April 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St., Black Mountain | $15 | Settle in for an evening of exaggeration as self-proclaimed liars take the stage to tell a five-minute lie in hopes of winning a prize.

• The Weaverville Art Safari | Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Various locations, Weaverville | Free | Take a self-guided tour through artists’ studios to see handmade pottery, jewelry, furniture, and more.
• Trial to Table: Live Fire | Saturday, April 27 | 12:30-3 p.m. | Hickory Nut Gap, 57 Sugar Hollow Rd., Asheville | $25-$50 | Chefs Michelle Bailey, AJ Gregson, Suzy Phillips, and Tiffany Schultz will celebrate the winter squash with live-fire cooking at the Utopian Seed Project’s first Trial to Table series of the year.

• Highland Brewing’s 30th Anniversary VIP Experience | Saturday, May 4 | 12-10 p.m. | Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | $94 | Private rooftop bars, anniversary swag bags, hand-signed bottles from the founder + more are just a sip of Highland Brewing’s 30th Anniversary VIP Experience.*

• Auction House Food Hall opens its doors today at 11 a.m. at 29 Fanning Bridge Rd. in Fletcher. Eat, drink, and be merry with vendors Blue Collar Bourbon Social, Fish Camp Twenty-Five, KO Burger, Mercado Cantina, and Auction House Wine Bar. Get a sneak peek of the space.

• Tickets are now on sale for Bite Me, a new food culture festival from JD Ellison & Company and partners, slated for August 14 through August 18. See what’s in store from keynote speakers to cooking classes to late-night events — plus, browse the chef lineup for the first round.

• At its Tuesday, April 23 meeting, Asheville City Council voted to reprise its contract with Chonzie, Inc. to finish the removal of Vance Monument, which began in 2021 but was halted by a lawsuit arguing breach of contract. The base is expected to be removed by July. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Michel Baudouin, owner of the French comfort food spot Bouchon, announced he’s looking to sell the restaurant, sharing in a press release that while he’s not ready to retire, “my priorities have altered.” Bouchon’s sister restaurant RendezVous will remain open and welcome Bouchon’s employees.

• Also at its Tuesday, April 23 meeting, Asheville City Council approved issuing $4.6 million for five affordable housing projects, which would add 197 units. One of the projects, Star Point Apartments, comes from the local nonprofit Mountain Housing Opportunities and contributes 60 units. (WLOS)

• The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority approved nearly $10 million in funding through the Legacy Investment from Tourism (LIFT) Fund’s inaugural cycle. Twelve projects received funding, including public recreation and conservation for the Ferry Road development and construction of Blue Note Junction from Hood Huggers International. (Mountain Xpress)

• The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project wants to know how you shop for food. The nonprofit’s Local Food Research Center is using survey results to inform a study to examine and improve communication between farmers and consumers in WNC — take the survey.

• Mother’s Day is less than a month away. Use our brunch guide to choose from 30 restaurants, make a reservation, and plan the perfect day for your mom and the family.

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