Power to the program

Amped up for action

• The History of Harm Reduction in WNC | Wednesday, June 5 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free, RSVP | Learn about the history of the WNC AIDS Project, the Needle Exchange Program of Asheville, and how those programs shaped public health efforts today.
• Summer of Science | Wednesday, June 5 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Pritchard Park, 67 Patton Ave., Asheville | Free | Have some family-friendly fun with hands-on science activities, bubbles, and noise machines from the Asheville Museum of Science.
• Shannon and the Clams | Wednesday, June 5 | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $22-$25 | Settle in for the fusion vintage sound of this indie garage punk quartet.

• How Tourism + Economic Development Initiatives Help Shape Our Community | Thursday, June 6 | 3-5 p.m. | The Funkatorium, 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Dive into the 200-year history of travel and hospitality’s impact on the local economy.
• Art and Education at Black Mountain College | Thursday, June 6 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Black Mountain Public Library, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain | $5-$10 | Discover how the rich heritage of the college emanates from a progressive, arts-centered educational model.
• “End of the Rainbow” | Thursday, June 6-Sunday, June 9 | Times vary | Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, 44 College St., Mars Hill | $10-$25 | Catch the last weekend of the show that inspired the Academy Award-winning film, “Judy.”

• First Fridays On The Block | Friday, June 7 | 5-7 p.m. | YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St., Asheville | Free | Gather for a block party with shopping, coffee, culture, music, and a chance to meet local artisans and BIPOC business owners.
• Catch These Chuckles | Friday, June 7 | 9 p.m. | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope, 32 Banks Ave., Asheville | $15 | Channel the energy of diss tracks and beefs while a group of comedians air out their grievances.

• Rooftop Yoga: Creative Flow Series | Saturday, June 8-Saturday, June 29 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville | $15-$90 | Drop in for a session or register for all four weeks of flow with a view of the city.
• MountainTrue River Cleanup | Saturday, June 8 | 12:30-5:30 p.m. | Craven Street River Access, 192 Riverside Dr., Asheville | Free | Get on board to clean your way down the river, then join the after party at The Outpost — some boats are available if you don’t have your own.

• After Salvage Station announced it would be vacating its property at the end of 2024, the NCDOT has continued to notify other businesses that it will buy or acquire their properties through eminent domain to make way for the I-26 Connector Project. Other businesses include Asheville Hardwood Center and Inspire Personal Fitness. (WLOS)

• At the city’s Wednesday, May 29 open house, early proposals were presented for the Patton Avenue Corridor project. Some elements will be dependent on final I-26 Connector plans (you know, that one we just talked about), but proposals included roundabouts, bike lanes, and a center turn lane. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Meghann Burke, owner of Asheville City Soccer Club and Executive Director of the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association, has become the namesake of an award recognizing outstanding women in soccer. The inaugural Meghann Burke Western North Carolina Soccer Pollinator Award will be presented later this month.

• Flavorsome fare runs in the family. Beradu in Black Mountain is introducing Italian Sunday Dinners, starting Sunday, June 23. The new weekly dinner series will include a four-course traditional meal made with Beraduce family recipes and inspiration from Chef Patrick’s culinary childhood memories.

• The Asheville Jewish Community Center is celebrating Jewish art with a three-part event series. It all kicks off with standup from comedian Antonia Lassar on Thursday, June 20 — then Schmear and Spoken Word on Sunday, June 30 and music from Bandana Klezmer on Sunday, July 28. Get your tickets for J Art Fest.

• A Burnsville couple has taken dining to new heights. Melissa and Leigh Howell are operating the newly opened Mount Mitchell Café & Eatery in Mount Mitchell State Park. The restaurant, which had been closed for almost five years, started serving up burgers, salads, sandwiches, and stunning views last week. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• They’ve hit it out of the park. Two Asheville Tourists players were selected as Minor League Players of the Month by the Houston Astros, of which the Tourists are a High-A affiliate. Luis Baez was named Player of the Month and Joey Mancini was recognized as Pitcher of the Month. See their skills from the stands.

• Tomorrow, June 6, MANNA FoodBank is bringing together area businesses for the inaugural Pack to Give Back. Teams of volunteers from businesses + organizations (like The Riveter, MB Haynes, and lots more) will put together bulk food packs for families across WNC — that’s support for food insecurity in the bag.

• Peep these peaks. This stunning view of multiple mountain ranges (including the Craggies) can be soaked up from the covered front porch of a recently renovated Black Mountain retreat. How many peaks do you count?*

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