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🍏 How to have a brat summer in Asheville

How to have a brat summer in Asheville
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Are you “so Julia?” | Graphic by AVLtoday
Slime green word salad. Viral TikTok dances. Odd’s Cafe’s brat-cha latte. Your Gen Z + millennial relatives calling you “so brat.” It’s been a “brat summer” whether you knew it or not, so we’re here to explain what it means and how to get in on the fun.

British singer Charli XCX’s album “brat” was released on June 7 and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard charts. Its 15 tracks examine existential topics like womanhood, family, and insecurity — all with an electric veneer of dance pop partying. In essence, to be a “brat” is to be yourself, flaws and all, while still having fun.

Now that you’re caught up on the lingo, here are three spots to live out your very own “brat summer” in Asheville.

Strange Magic | 98 N. Lexington Ave. | Grab a glass of natural wine and dance the night away at this glowing, pink bar. There are DJs on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights where you’ll hear those “Club Classics.”

rEvolve mercantile | 697 Haywood Rd. | Part of “brat summer” is dressing the part. Think: sporty sunglasses (even inside), cropped graphic tees, Von Dutch hats, and neon green threads. Lucky for you, rEvolve has an entire section of clothing dedicated to the style.

Justus Orchard | 187 Garren Rd., Hendersonville | There’s no better spot to film your version of the “Apple” TikTok dance than in a literal apple orchard. Show off your moves and snag some ripe Gala apples off the tree.
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Events
Thursday, Aug. 1
  • Mountain Dance and Folk Festival | Thursday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Rd., Swannanoa | $5-$55 | Experience the thrilling music, captivating movement, and beautiful musings of Southern Appalachian tradition.
  • AVLFest | Thursday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Various venues, Asheville | $135-$250 | Immerse yourself in the music at any of the festival’s 22 venues and 200+ shows.
  • IPA Day at Wicked Weed Brewpub | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewing, 91 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Free | Celebrate National IPA Day at Wicked Weed Brewpub with $4 IPA pints all day + a special IPA flight.*
Friday, Aug. 2
  • Summer Serenade | Friday, Aug. 2 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Asheville Gallery of Art, 82 Patton Ave., Asheville | Free | Attend the opening reception for the exhibit that features vibrant flowers + dreamy landscapes from oil painter Bill George and pastel artist Andrea Stutesman.
  • Witchy Workshop: Tarot with Cats | Friday, Aug. 2 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | House of Black Cat Magic, 841 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $15 | Learn to read tarot and show your support for the cats in the lounge.
Saturday, Aug. 3
  • Uncommon Market Summer Extravaganza | Saturday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 4 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Dr., Asheville | Free | Shop antiques, art, and goods from vendors, throw axes, and nosh on food truck fare at the indoor market.
  • Summer Olympics Women’s Events Watch Party & Field Day | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 1-4 p.m. | plēb urban winery, 289 Lyman St., Asheville | $5 suggested donation | LGBTQ+ community members and allies can join Q-Hall to watch the Olympics and participate in field day activities to win prizes.
Sunday, Aug. 4
  • Adult Kickball + Picnic Extravaganza | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 1-3 p.m. | Tempie Avery Montford Community Center, 34 Pearson Dr., Asheville | $10 | Adults ages 20-40 can put their game faces on for kickball and a picnic lunch.
  • New Moon Sound Bath | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | The Restoration, 68 Patton Ave., Asheville | $25 | Take a moment to recharge by tuning into the calming sounds of crystal bowls, gongs, and didgeridoo.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • A new “neighborhood work club” is heading to Asheville this September. Atlanta-based company Switchyards is set to open a 24/7 coworking space with library areas, phone booths, and bottomless coffee and tea. The exact opening date and location haven’t been shared yet, but we’ll keep you posted.
State
  • Nominations are now open for the Coolest Thing Made in NC contest from the NC Chamber, celebrating the Tar Heel State’s manufacturing industry. Show off your WNC pride and nominate your favorite product made in our neck of the woods — if you need some inspo, check out some of Asheville’s incredible exports.
Active
  • The City of Asheville is gearing up to be renamed a Bicycle-Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists after earning bronze recognition in 2020. Help the league determine our city’s status this year by taking the public survey by Tuesday, Oct. 15 — awards will be announced in December.
Civic
  • On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the NCDOT is hosting an information session on the proposed Wilma Dykeman Greenway Extension, which would add 1.3 miles from the Hill Street area to Pearson Bridge Road. Drop by the Cloud Room at Wedge Brewing Co.'s Foundy Street location between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. for details, maps, and discussions.
Open
  • You may have tried Frozen Monkey’s shaved ice, but the biz is now offering real fruit ice cream — a soft-serve-like treat popular in New Zealand, made with vanilla ice cream and fruit. Better yet, you can try it at Frozen Monkey’s new permanent location, a vintage camper parked outside Ovenbird Kitchen in Swannanoa.
Plan Ahead
  • On Tuesday, Aug. 13, Malaprop’s Bookstore will host Pulitzer Prize-winning author Leonard Pitts, Jr. for a discussion and book signing at East Asheville Library. Read his latest historical novel, “54 Miles,” so you can come with questions.
Drink
  • The Whale opened the doors of its newest location in early July, but this weekend, it’s getting a proper welcome to the South Slope with a Grand Opening Throw Down. This Saturday, Aug. 3, head to 21 Buxton Ave. for beer, face painting, a dunk tank, and more summer fun.
Try This
  • Cheers to six years. Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours is celebrating half a dozen years of sharing local history and craft cocktails from some of our city’s most picturesque hotspots. We recently embarked on its newest tour, which gives access to a wing of the Asheville Art Museum not open to the public — get a sneak peek.
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Sports

🥉 WNC athlete wins at 2024 Paris Olympics

Evy Leibfarth clinches bronze medal in canoe slalom at 2024 Paris Olympics
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Leibfarth competing in the 2022 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships. | Photo by Stefan Brending
Cue the Olympics theme song. Yesterday, July 31, was a monumental day for Evy Leibfarth as the 20-year-old Bryson City native took home a bronze medal in the canoe slalom with a time of 109.95.

Australian canoeist Jessica Fox, Leibfarth’s “inspiration in the sport,” took home the gold. Leibfarth’s third-place finish in the canoe single was somewhat of a comeback, after placing eighth and ninth in Tuesday’s heats and snagging the last spot in the semifinal with a time of 117.58.

This is Leibfarth’s second Olympic Games and her first time securing a medal — but the competition isn’t over for her yet. On Friday, Aug. 2 at 10:40 a.m. EST, she will compete in timed trials for the kayak cross, her third and final event. ICYMI, she’s the first American woman to qualify for three white water events.
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If you’ve fallen head over heels for “brat” (like I have as I write this newsletter with my neon green acrylic nails), you can catch Charli XCX on tour this fall. The closest show to Asheville is her Thursday, Oct. 3 date at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. I might just see you there.
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