⚾ Asheville Tourists (MiLB) | Est. 1897

• Opened in August 1924
• Max. capacity of 4,000

• The original mascot Ted E. is an anthropomorphic bear complete with sunglasses and a suitcase.
• Mr. Moon was introduced in 2011.

• League champs in 1915, 1939, 1961, 1984, 2012, and 2014
• Tied for most South Atlantic League championship titles (4)
• Six former Tourists are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame

🛼 Blue Ridge Roller Derby (WFTDA) | Est. June 2006

• Opened in 1990
• Max. capacity of 600

• Need some new duds for a bout? Shop the merch.

• The team won the WFTDA D2 Championship in 2016.

• Summer Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands | Friday, July 19-Sunday, July 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville, 87 Haywood St., Asheville | $10 | Explore the works of more than 200 juried artisans, and see what the region’s finest makers have to offer.
• Solace Sundown Market | Friday, July 19 | 5-9 p.m. | Wrong Way River Campground, 9 Midnight Dr., Asheville | Free | Gather around the bonfire to browse local artisans, unwind with a massage, and get some insight with divination.
• “Romeo + Juliet” | Friday, July 19-Saturday, July 27 | Times vary | NC Stage Theatre Space, 15 Stage Ln., Asheville | $15-$30 | See a Shakespeare classic reimagined as a new story of queer awakening, self-discovery, love, and water pistols.

• One-Year Anniversary | Saturday, July 20 | 12 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Tiki Easy Bar, 197 Hilliard Ave., Asheville | Free | Celebrate the bar’s first birthday with drink specials, games, giveaways, and treats from Tin Can Pizza + Old Europe Pastries.
• Secret Garden Comedy | Saturday, July 20 | 10 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing RAD, 284 Lyman St., Asheville | $15-$18 | Settle in for a surprise lineup of local + big city comedians.
• No Scrubs: 90s Dance Party | Saturday, July 20 | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $16-$20 | Break out your CD binder, band tees, flannel, and fanny pack for a night of throwback tunes.

• Asheville Triathlon | Sunday, July 21 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. | Asheville Recreation Park Pool, 65 Gashes Creek Rd., Asheville | $95 | Push your body to its limits as you swim, cycle, and run along a challenging course — or cheer on the athletes for free.
• Puppy Brunch | Sunday, July 21 | 12-3 p.m. | White Labs Brewing Co., 172 S. Charlotte St., Asheville | Free | Grab a biscuit and a mimosa while you find a furry friend and give a puppy a new leash on life.

• Imagination Monday | Monday, July 22 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Weaver Park, 200 Murdock Ave., Asheville | Free | Let the little ones play the morning away with building blocks, tunnels, and games.

• Hit the brakes. From 8 p.m. tonight, July 19, to 6 a.m. on July 22, the stretch of I-40 between I-26 and Hendersonville Road will be closed to traffic. As crews work on the bridge over Hominy Creek and Hominy Creek Road, drivers will be directed to detours.

• The first phase of the natural surface trail plan, Asheville Unpaved — which includes the French Broad River West and East Asheville/Azalea Park trails — will go before Asheville City Council on Tuesday, July 23. The Bacoate Branch trail was removed from the plan, due to community concerns.

• The French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization is launching the first phase of public input opportunities for the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, which will guide transportation decisionmaking and multimodal priorities for the region. Offer feedback online or in person on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the North Asheville Public Library.

• To expand services to those outside downtown, the Asheville Police Department has opened a new public safety office at Fire Station 13 in North Asheville’s Five Points neighborhood. Residents can request or file reports from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. (WLOS)

• Keene Mass Appraisal Consulting shared the results of its Property Assessment Equity Study with the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. The study found no systemic racial or income discrimination in the assessment process, but it did provide recommendations for improvement, including creating a customer service unit.

• Well, that just takes the cake. On Wednesday, July 17, the student culinary team from A-B Tech won the American Culinary Federation National Championship — for the first time since 2007. Check out the dishes that got them the gold. (WLOS)

• $23 million. That’s how much money the WNC Nature Center and Friends of the WNC Nature Center generated for Buncombe County and the City of Asheville. Riverbird Research released a report outlining the nonprofit’s economic impact, which included $3.1 million in tax revenues and 220 jobs.

• Time to take out the trash. FCC Environmental Services was chosen as Buncombe County’s new solid waste collection company and will begin the contract on January 1, 2025. If you don’t want any services to go to waste, you’ll need to sign up with FCC before the end of October.

• Clink, clink — we’d like to make a toast. Drink Up Week is coming Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26. To celebrate Asheville’s buzzy beverage culture, local businesses are offering fun drink deals throughout the week. Map your route and raise a glass.

• Experience all four seasons at the Biltmore — and snag an exclusive discount — by becoming a Passholder at Biltmore® before the end of July. Enjoy unlimited visits to all 8,000 acres, plus free admission for kids and big savings on shopping, dining, estate events + more. Join today and save.*

• Perched on a hillside in Old Fort, this modern cabin offers some of the most spectacular Blue Mountain views we’ve ever seen. It also includes a gorgeous wraparound porch + floor-to-ceiling living room windows. Can you think of a better view?*

• Outdoor yoga, live music, food trucks + a curated market of local makers and vendors. That’s what the free Design District Anniversary Event has in store for Ashevillians. Join the fun tomorrow, July 20, starting at 11 a.m. Kids and pups welcome.*

• The sale of all sales. Enza Home’s Inventory Elimination Sale is going on now, bringing deep discounts on furniture + home goods in order to make room for new items. Stop by and see the savings yourself.*

• Have outstanding credit card debt? A new 0% intro APR credit card could help ease the pressure while you pay down your balances. Credit card experts identified this top credit card for anyone looking to pay down debt. (Plus, earn up to 20,000 miles after spending $500 in three months.)*