05.23.2024

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☀️ 5 fun-filled local summer camps

10+ fun-filled local summer camps

Unleash your inner scientist. | Photo via Asheville Museum of Science

The end of the school year is coming up fast. And while your children may be celebrating, you’re probably trying to fill their summer schedules. But don’t worry — we rounded up five local summer camps to keep the kids busy.

For the scientist...

Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave.
With nine weeks of programming, there’s plenty for kids to explore, like space, coding, dinosaurs, and more. Bonus: For an additional fee, you can get extended care until 5 p.m.

Zaniac Learning, 1 Town Square Blvd., Ste. 120
Is your kid obsessed with Minecraft? This center offers game-based learning camps to help your kid delve into math, engineering, and design by playing their favorite game.

pump-track-asheville-nc-avltoday — Kids can shred in the Adventure Center of Asheville’s KOLO Bike Park.
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Photo via KOLO Bike Park

For the explorer...

Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Dr.
These day camps are a hot ticket after Newsweek named them among America’s Best Summer Camps for 2024 — but there are still a handful of spots for the Summer Adventure Camp Exploration Program, Kolo Flow Bike Park Summer Camp, and Kolo Bike Park Summer Kiddie Camp.

Kids apart of Asheville Music School's summer camp holding fiddles. — These summer camps hit the right note.
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Photo via Asheville Music School

For the artist...

Asheville Music School, 10 Ridgelawn Rd.
There’s something for young musicians of all skill levels, whether your kid wants to spend the week jamming in a rock band, practicing their ukulele skills, or finding their voice. Note: Some camps require you to bring your own instrument.

Tanglewood Summer, 35 E. Walnut St.
Asheville Community Theatre’s camps are suited to seasoned young actors or first-timers. And if your kid prefers to be behind the scenes, there’s also a master class in filmmaking and screenwriting.

If camps aren’t on your little one’s summer itinerary, just check out our guide to kid-friendly activities in Asheville.

Events

Thursday, May 23

Moogseum - Celebrating 5 Years | Thursday, May 23 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Moogseum, 56 Broadway St., Asheville | $12-$20 | Join a special guided tour with Michelle Moog-Koussa and explore updated exhibits.
Board Game Social Club | Thursday, May 23 | 7-11 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe, 162 Coxe Ave., Ste. 101, Asheville | $3 | Board games become bridges to new friendships while you collaborate, strategize, and compete.
Tap into ASL | Thursday, May 23 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Barrel Room at Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | Free | Get instruction on American Sign Language, then practice your skills with fun activities.

Friday, May 24

Introduction to Cyanotype Workshop | Friday, May 24 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Asheville Print Studio, 191 Lyman St., Asheville | $150 | Printmaker and educator Eric William Carroll will teach you how to create camera-less photographs using natural and artificial light sources.
Summer Skate Jam | Friday, May 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville | Free | Show off your skating skills and jam to the music — skates are available to rent if you don’t have your own.
Julia Sanders with Julie Odell | Friday, May 24 | 7 p.m. | Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave., Asheville | $21 | Hear the dreamy folk sounds of these two talented singer-songwriters.
Harlem Nights Casino | Friday, May 24 | 9-11:30 p.m. | A-B Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Dr., Asheville | $49 | Dress to impress for a glamorous night of music, blackjack, poker, and roulette at this GRINDfest event.

Saturday, May 25

Memorial Day Weekend Festival of the Arts | Saturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pack Square Park, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville | Free | Take a walk through the park to explore locally made art like jewelry, glasswork, sculpture, and more.

Sunday, May 26

Uncommon Market | Sunday, May 26 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Foundy, 1 Foundy St., Asheville | Free | Shop from more than 115 vendors to celebrate the 10th season of the market.
Tapped Out Drag Brunch | Sunday, May 26 | 1-5 p.m. | Archetype Brewing, 265 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free, suggested donation | Enjoy brunch food pop-ups, glitter beer, drag shows, and tunes from Hot Bread Selectors with your host Ganymede.

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The Father’s Day gifts he’ll ask for every year

It’s not too late to order the Harlestons Seaside Hoodie, Seaside Pullover, or Seaside Pocket Polo for Father’s Day. | Photos by Drew Somerville

Calling all children, partners, and friends of dads everywhere: Harlestons’ Seaside Collection will have the men in your life wishing Father’s Day — ahem, coming up on June 16 — was everyday.

Mix and match any of the pieces in the Seaside Collection (including the hoodie, polo, and quarter-zip) to create a complete look perfect for Father’s Day. Wearable throughout every season, Harlestons’ easy-care, performance fabric keeps you both cozy and cool all year long.

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News Notes

Number

$628 million. That’s what County Manager Avril Pinder proposed to Buncombe County Commissioners for the FY2025 budget, which includes increased education and public safety spending, as well as a a 2.55 cent increase on the current property tax rate that will go toward county operations + public schools. Check out the full presentation.

Opening

Things are heating up. Hotbox is reopening today, May 23 at 5 p.m. Head to the seasonal outdoor bar next to Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse to get your fill of smoked meat sandwiches, slushies, cocktails, and sake.

Civic

At the Tuesday, May 21 meeting, Buncombe County Commissioners approved a new agreement with FCC Environmental Services, LLC., which will provide solid waste services to residents in unincorporated areas of the county. See highlights and a cost breakdown of the contract, which begins January 1, 2025.

Arts

The Pritchard Park Arts and Culture series is returning to downtown, beginning Tuesday, May 28. Look forward to evenings of local music on Mondays, interactive fun with the Asheville Museum of Science on Tuesdays, music + hula hooping on Wednesdays, and the drum circle on Fridays.

Outdoors

Buncombe County Commissioners approved more than $10 million in Open Space bond projects. The future Ferry Road development saw $3 million for greenways, trails, parking, and signage, and Deaverview Mountain received $7,671,764 for acquisition requirements, planning + design, and permitting.

Open

The Restoration Hotel’s basement bar, The Draftsman Bar & Lounge, just got a striking new addition. You can now enjoy some friendly competition playing a few frames at its new two-lane bowling alley. Bowling is $10 per person, per hour and is open daily on a first-come, first-served basis.

Featured Home

This picture-perfect backyard in Cotton Creek gives serious “summer garden party” energy, with a cozy house to match. What would you host there?*

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Stanley is having a Memorial Day sale. Get your summer drinkware, camp mugs, coolers, and tumblers 25% off with code MEMORIAL DAY.*

Finance

Need a new couch thanks to your dogs? Had an unexpected spring cleaning injury? Said “drinks on me” too loudly in LOCAL BAR/RESTAURANT? These four credit cards offer 0% intro APR for up to 18 months — aka nearly two years of no interest charges for when life piles up.*

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Small Business

Style and sustainability come together at Clad

Gif showing a selection of clothing, home goods, and accessories available at Clad.

Check out the seriously stylish selection. | Photos via Clad

Next time you step into Ware to refill your essentials, you’ll find a colorful new selection to explore. Clad has joined the party inside 797 Haywood Rd., offering sustainably made clothing and intentionally crafted home goods.

Owner Megan Authement says that previous work in a fast fashion environment inspired her to seek more sustainable options. “I want people to come here and leave with something they’re constantly reaching for both today and five years from now,” Authement shares.

When you think of sustainable clothing, you might think boxy fits and earth tones, but Clad has something else in mind. Authement says her focus is “providing unique, colorful patterned pieces in addition to your everyday solid basics”

Beyond the clothes, you can find jewelry, accessories, home decor, and gifts (like this adorable pizza-themed puzzle made from recycled paper board).

Check out what’s in store Wednesdays through Mondays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Buy

Drunk Girl Art Prints. Celebrate National Wine Day with a new piece of wall art for your bar cart.

The Wrap

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From the editor

When I was little, Lucky Charms were a special treat. But now that I’m an adult, I can have them whenever I want — like in my coffee. I have my eye on the decadent new Lucky & Charmed iced latte from Summit Coffee’s summer menu, topped with blueberry cold foam and Lucky Charm marshmallows.

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