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🍵 Here’s the tea — it’s Drink Up Week
A hand holding a cocktail being served during Drink Up Week in front of Archetype Brewing's window sign.
Enjoy fresh summer sippin’ with Archetype’s Cowboy Ranch Water.  |  Photo via Archetype Brewing
Drink Up Week is finally here and we have a feeling it’ll be the toast of the town.

Here’s the tea — today through Friday, July 26, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages that make Asheville go ‘round.

As you know, we’ve created an interactive map of can’t-miss deals offered by local businesses in Asheville. Here are the top deals our AVLtoday editors have their eyes on — and what they plan to pair with these drinks.

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Sip your way through deals all over the city.

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Photo via Proxi Map + data via Google

City Editor Grace is going for the special Peach Cobbler Matcha at Odd’s Cafe. What makes this drink even sweeter is that 15% of its sales will benefit NAMI Western Carolina, a nonprofit providing free mental health support through online groups, local resources, and education.

City Editor Molly can’t wait for the $10 Cowboy Ranch Water, Archetype Brewing’s first official cocktail, made with the housemade Hop Water and Olmeca Altos Plata Blanco Tequila.

We hope you enjoy sipping your way through our city this week. Cheers to you and happy Drink Up Week, Ashevillians.
 
 
Events
 
Monday, July 22
  • Mahjong 101 | Monday, July 22 | 1-4 p.m. | Woodfin YMCA, 40 North Merrimon Ave., Asheville | Free | Join this session of the month-long program to learn the game or hone your skills.
  • Catan Tournament | Monday, July 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe, 162 Coxe Ave., Ste. 101, Asheville | $7 | Try your best to rack up victory points and earn the grand prize of Well Played freebies, a copy of the game, and a “Settlers of Catan” coffee mug.
Tuesday, July 23
  • Guided Trail Walk | Tuesday, July 23 | 1-3 p.m. | The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville | Free, parking fees apply | Trained volunteer guides will take you on a 1-2 mile hike through woodland trails while discussing natural history.
  • Dale Neal in Conversation with Terry Roberts + Sheila Kay Adams | Tuesday, July 23 | 7 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O. Henry Ave., Asheville | Free | Hear award-winning author Dale Neal speak to author Terry Roberts and storyteller + musician Sheila Kay Adams ahead of the release of two new novels.
Wednesday, July 24
  • Pop-Up Yoga & Coffee | Wednesday, July 24 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Cooperative Coffee Roasters, 210 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $10-$20 | Enjoy a morning flow on the deck and stick around after for a coffee.
  • Beginner Trapeze | Wednesday, July 24 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Aerial Space, 28 Mooseheart Ln., Asheville | $10-$22 | Try out trapeze fitness by learning basic moves and sequences.
  • Well Crafted Music Series | Wednesday, July 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200, Asheville | Free | This edition of Matt Smith’s weekly music series will feature local singer-songwriter Hannah Kaminer.
Thursday, July 25
  • Writing for the Screen: Introduction to Professional Screenwriting | Thursday, July 25 | 6-8 p.m. | The Asheville Studio, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 80, Asheville | $375-$625 | Local creative writer, teacher, and filmmaker R. Lyon Bergh will guide you in creating stories fit for the screen during this two-part, 16-week course.
  • Before The Scream | Thursday, July 25-Saturday, July 27 | 8-10 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $25-$65 | The new production from the Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance brings Edvard Munch’s famous painting to life through choreography and interactive projections.
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The Learning Community
 
News Notes
 
Opening
  • Chef Luis Martinez, founder of Tequio Foods, announced he will open Taqueria Rosita in West Asheville, a tribute to his hometown of Oaxaca, Mexico. The location, opening date, and menu will be announced soon, but so far we can expect some delicious tlayudas, tacos, and memelitas.
Edu
  • UNC Asheville announced plans to build a $4 million tennis facility on campus, as the Bulldogs’ current courts at Asheville Racquet Club Downtown will be taken out by the I-26 expansion project. The facility will be funded by donors, corporate partners, alumni, and grants. Once finished, community members can reserve time on the courts.
Festival
  • Start stretching because the Love Shine Play Festival returns this week, Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. The yoga and wellness fest has plenty of experiences on deck, from sunset hikes, meditations, and flows to talks, sound healing sessions, and a market. Explore ticket options.
Plan Ahead
  • The schedule for the inaugural Bite Me AVL food culture festival is here. Explore what the five-day fest offers, including a knife making demo with Asheville Crafted Edge, a live cooking competition, and a talk between James Beard Award winners Dr. Cynthia Greenlee + Hawa Hassan. Hungry for more? See tickets.
Open
  • Drip Nordic Sauna recently moved to its new, picturesque location at 123 Flow State Vista. Check out the new digs, which include a cozy cloud-lined tent + firepit to relax by after your wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience.
Announced
  • The inaugural Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL lineup is out, including performances from the Asheville Symphony, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Toubab Krewe, and more. Slated for Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7, the festival will celebrate Asheville’s iconic architects, leaders, and engineers through storytelling, trail tours, art exhibits, and vendors.
Family
  • Registration is now open for Buncombe County Parks and Recreation’s annual Family Campout at Lake Julian Park, Saturday, Aug. 17 through Sunday, Aug. 18. Designed for first-time campers, the weekend includes outdoor activities, pontoon boat rides, and of course, plenty of s’mores.
Announced
  • Congrats to @amwooldr for winning our euphoria2024 giveaway in partnership with euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival. While many events are already sold out for euphoria2024, there are still plenty of opportunities to indulge in the festivities. See the schedule.*
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Finance
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix contains all nine essential amino acids, keeping you optimally hydrated and full of energy.*
 
 
History
 
📻 Coming in loud and clear
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There’s plenty of vintage tech to explore at the Asheville Radio Museum.  |  Photo via Stuart Smolkin
It’s time to tune in for some local history. Tuesday, July 23, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pack Memorial Library, curator of the Asheville Radio Museum, Stuart Smolkin will present “When Radio Came to Asheville,” sharing the 828’s on-air history, beginning in the 1920s.

If you want to get on Smolkin’s wavelength, you can visit the museum on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to explore some cool offerings like a restored 1946 Rock-Ola jukebox and the incredibly rare 1935 Zenith radio. Bonus: The museum, located inside A-B Tech, now has a bigger room to show off its equipment.

Then on Friday, July 26, you can head back to Pack Memorial Library from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a hands-on education at Retro Technology Discovery Day. The Asheville Radio Museum will have some special items on display, plus, you can transform some old tech into art with the help of the Asheville Museum of Science.
 
The Buy
 
Your favorite find from our list of home goods on sale in Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. Hint: think $200 off Le Creuset cookware + $50 off Sijo Eucalyptus sheets.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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From the editor
If you’re looking for some stylish threads and good vibes, today is the last day of The Fairy Booth Project’s vintage pop-up at 49 Broadway St. Stop by from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. for some Monday magic. Bonus: you can get a discount for dancing.
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