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Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
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Cheers — Drink Up Week is back. | Photo by AVLtoday
Clink, clink. We’d like to make a toast.

This summer — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26 — we’ll be raising a glass to Drink Up Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across our buzzy city.

From coffee, tea, and smoothies to wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails and mocktails — we’ll be covering it all in hopes of showcasing the Land of the Sky’s vibrant drink culture.

Now, this is where you come in.

If you own a local beverage business or know someone who does, celebrate Drink Up Week with us by offering a fun drink deal or two to our readers — say 50% off margaritas, BOGO smoothies, or 20% off a beer flight (mix it up, we’re open to ideas). Drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and City Editors Molly + Grace will include it in an interactive map of all the deals happening during Drink Up Week. There’s no charge to submit deals.

We’ll also highlight a few of the can’t-miss drink deals here in our newsletter. Want to make sure your drink special makes it in? You can guarantee inclusion by purchasing a paid content package.

Meanwhile, if you’re a reader who wants to experience Asheville through Drink Up Week, sip tight. Before Drink Up rolls around, we’ll be working hard to pull together a list of local drink deals and fun stories about our city’s drink scene.

We want to know — is there a local business you’d love to see participate in Drink Up Week? Forward this newsletter to them and tell them we’d love it if they joined us.
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Events
Monday, May 27
  • Splendor Tournament | Monday, May 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe, 162 Coxe Ave., #101, Asheville | $7 | Rack up the gems to see if you have what it takes to be the Grand Merchant — the winner gets a gift card, copy of the game, and premium Splendor gems.
  • Mashup Mondays | Monday, May 27 | 8-11:15 p.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $10 | Groove to a mix of soul, funk, R&B, and jazz with the JLloyd MashUp Band and special guests Jaze Uries, Jesse Lynch, and Ben Hovey.
Tuesday, May 28
  • Orville Peck | Tuesday, May 28 | 6 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave., Asheville | $45 | Hear the performer’s mix of Western country and blues on “The Stampede Tour” with support from Durand Jones and Debbii Dawson.
  • Hear Here: Featuring Detective Blind + O•VAD•YA | Tuesday, May 28 | 7 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O. Henry Ave., Asheville | $12 | Listen to a five-song set from both bands as well as on-stage interviews with Matt Peiken.
Wednesday, May 29
  • Open Mic Night | Wednesday, May 29 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Twin Leaf Brewery, 144 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Sign up to put your musical skills in the spotlight or just sit back and enjoy the show.
  • Latin Night Wednesday | Wednesday, May 29 | 8 p.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $5 | DJ MTN VIBEZ will bring the tunes for this night of dancing, covering genres including salsa, bachata, and merengue — lessons are from 8:30-9 p.m.
Thursday, May 30
Even more to do this week
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News Notes
Today Is
  • Memorial Day, honoring US military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day at a local ceremony.
Open
  • Cooperative Coffee Shop, the new upstairs cafe from Cooperative Coffee Roasters, is now open at 210 Haywood Rd. Sip on espresso drinks and tea and snack on pastries and healthy options Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Opening
  • Catawba Falls reopens this Friday, May 31 after a two-year closure for visitor safety + accessibility improvements. Gates will open at 8 a.m., with shuttles running from Old Fort to Catawba Falls to make parking easier. The improvements are one piece of the Old Fort Trails Project, which is adding 42 miles of new, accessible trails.
Outdoors
  • The Blue Ridge Parkway has transitioned to summer operations, with many campgrounds, picnic areas, and visitor centers now open for the season. However, due to staffing shortages, some areas may have modified hours — check operating hours in advance before making camping and recreation reservations.
Learn
  • The NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation is offering free creative writing classes this June and July at the East Asheville Library, to help veterans heal and share their stories through the art of writing. Find more details on the classes and how to sign up.
Civic
  • The Buncombe County Board of Elections has certified the results of the May 14 Republican Second Primary Election — see the results. And don’t forget, submissions for the county’s “I Voted” sticker contest are open to artists ages 18 and under through Friday, July 12.
Pro Tip
  • When a pipe bursts or a leak starts, every second counts. Save yourself from frantic Googling and instead add MB HAYNES’ 24/7 emergency contact line of (828) 254-6141 to your phone. You’ll be glad you did.*
Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. One scoop of Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix = increased energy levels, improved muscle strength, and improved bladder function all season long.*
 
The Buy
Summer snacks. Pack the cooler with our favorite beach + pool snacks to satisfy your cravings while soaking up the sun.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Grace
From the editor
Listen up, musicians and filmmakers. There’s still time to submit your music videos made in and around WNC for Music Video Asheville. The annual event showcases the collaboration between musical artists and cinematographers with a viewing party and ceremony. Submit work by Friday, May 31 to be eligible for the Wednesday, July 31 event (and for the chance to win a cash prize and studio time at Echo Mountain Recording).
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