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• Open Studio and Panel Discussion | Thursday, July 11 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Center for Craft, 67 Broadway St., Asheville | Free | Meet the summer’s artists-in-residence who have transformed the Ideation Lab into a place for creativity, research, and exploration.

• Family Paint Night | Friday, July 12 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton St., Asheville | $5 | Gather the whole family to create a painting masterpiece — all supplies are provided.
• “A Slow Ride” | Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 21 | Times vary | Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville | $15-$20 | Settle in for a story of humor, affection, and near-demented discord during the Asheville premiere of the award-winning play.
• “Henry IV” | Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 21 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St., Asheville | Free | Watch the political strife, power struggles, and tavern hijinks unfold on stage during the last weekend of part one.

• Rise & Yoga | Saturday, July 13-Saturday, Aug. 31 | 9-10 a.m. | Rooftop at The Radical, 95 Roberts St., Asheville | Free | Greet the sun and find your flow with the help of Love Shine Play — bring your own yoga mat.
• “Our Movement Starts Here” | Saturday, July 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Firestorm Books, 1022 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | Experience the documentary about the 1982 Warren County protests that led to the birth of the environmental justice movement — a Q+A will follow the screening.
• A Short History of the Universe | Saturday, July 13 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Kittredge Theatre, 701 Warren Wilson Rd., Swannanoa | $15-$30 | Encounter the beauty of the cosmos through the musical stylings of Derek Bermel, Inessa Zaretsky, and the Jasper String Quartet.

• Dog Days of Summer | Sunday, July 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue, 135 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Bring your furry friend for treats, a doggy photo booth, food + drink specials, and live music.
• Heritage Fire | Sunday, July 14 | 3:30-7 p.m. | The Horse Shoe Farm, 155 Horse Shoe Farm Dr., Hendersonville | $125-$175 | Savor the flavors of live-fire cooking from more than 20 local chefs and brands, then vote for the “Best Bite of the Day.”

• Loretta’s Cafe, which has been serving sandwiches, soups, and salads at 114 N. Lexington Ave. since 1998, announced yesterday that it will be permanently closing on Friday, July 26. The post said that they were hanging up their aprons “for new adventures.”

• On Monday, July 9, Gov. Roy Cooper signed the ABC Omnibus Bill, which legalized to-go and delivery alcoholic drinks in the state. The premixed drinks can’t be more than 24 ounces and have to be sealed + sold with food.

• State officials are seeking feedback on which healthcare provider should receive a Certificate of Need for a 26-bed acute care expansion in the area. Share your thoughts on the plans of the three competing providers — HCA-owned Mission, AdventHealth, and Novant Health — by email, mail, or in person on Monday, Aug. 19. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Buncombe County Special Collections is hosting two tech events in July that are on the same wavelength. On Tuesday, July 23, Stuart Smolkin of the Asheville Radio Museum will share about the history of radio in Asheville. Then, on Friday, July 26, bring the family for Retro Technology Discovery Day.

• After announcing its imminent closure back in January, Blue Ghost Brewing in Fletcher officially shut its doors on Sunday. The owners of the brewery, which had been operating for eight years, said that they decided to close in order to focus on their children. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Asheville Independent Restaurant Association has extended the application deadline for its Financial Empowerment Pilot Program, which begins Monday, Aug. 19. Restaurant employees can learn how to budget, manage money, and get access to homeownership — plus, attendees earn a 2:1 savings match. Apply by tomorrow, July 12.

• These teams are on the ball. Warren Wilson College has earned full membership in NCAA Division III, after adding volleyball, women’s rugby, track + field, women’s triathlon, and two full-time sports positions over the last two years. The membership will bring more athletes and sporting events to the college.

• Sounds like a beary good time. WNC Nature Center’s after-hours summer event fundraising series, Brews + Bears, lets you explore the park and share in the summer spirit with the resident bears. Humans get drinks and hot dogs from Bigfoot Longs. The bears get popsicles.*

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