Plus, tee up to support the Asheville Humane Society.
 
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70º | 63% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:11 a.m. | Sunset 7:40 p.m.
 

Editor’s Note
Morning, Asheville. City Editor Grace here. This evening, I’ll be dining on Utopian Seed Project’s produce at its Trial to Table event, and I can’t wait. If you’re hungry to learn more about the Trial to Table series, get tickets for the October event, the last one of the season.
 
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Meet the Asheville artist behind the Texas Roadhouse murals | More than 1,000 of the unique works of art on the walls of the global steakhouse chain were created by WNC artist and UNC Asheville graduate David Soileau.

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Get ahead of the carve with these local pumpkin spice treats | Summer may not officially be over yet — but pumpkin spice season is in full swing. Get your fill of the flavor at these Asheville spots.

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City of Asheville publishes the final Affordable Housing Plan | After a year-long development process, the Affordable Housing Plan has been finalized and top priority strategies will begin implementation this fall.
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Second Saturday Art Stroll | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | River Arts District | Free | Explore artist galleries, and find one-of-a-kind works at this monthly art celebration — then hop on the free ArtsAVL trolley to explore more galleries downtown.
  • “Thunder Road": On Location “Then and Now” | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 2:30 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Buncombe County Special Collections and local film historian Frank Thompson will present a tour of the movie’s filming locations and what they look like now.
  • Shrek Rave | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 8:30 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $15+ | Get out of your swamp and onto the dance floor — “Shrek"-themed attire encouraged.
  • Michael Francis Reagan: The Last Mapmaker | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Grovewood Village | Free | It’s the last day to view the hand-painted maps from the acclaimed cartographer, who has illustrated maps for Smithsonian and National Geographic.
  • Rock the RAD Block Party | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 12-10 p.m. | Paynes Way | Free | This Sunday Funday includes everything from greenway skating and yoga to a local artisan market to 10 hours of DJ sets.
Plan Ahead
  • Black Pumas | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Rabbit Rabbit | $60+ | Hear the band’s unique psychedelic soul sound with support from The Dip.
  • Chefs in Action | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium | $100 | Ten of the nonprofit’s food donors will offer small bites — snack, sip, and dance to support Food Connection’s mission of fighting food insecurity and reducing food waste.
  • Love is Art - AVL Pride Kick-Off Party | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Marquee Asheville | Free | Celebrate Blue Ridge Pride at this kickoff party with live artistic performances, music, food, and drinks.
  • Downtown After 5 | Friday, Sept. 20 | 5-9 p.m. | Downtown After 5 | Free | Don’t miss the last of this summer’s series — the Outdoor Rec Fest theme with RiverLink features performances from Paul McDonald and Oliver Hazard.
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News Notes
Try This
  • Tee up to support Asheville Humane Society. Tomorrow, Sept. 15, seven South Slope locations are participating in Putt Putt for Muts. Pick up a mini-golf scorecard at any of the spots, make a suggested donation, and enjoy some friendly competition. No ifs, ands, or putts.
Drink
  • Negroni Week kicks off Monday, Sept. 16, with bars around the world mixing up the drinks to support the nonprofit Slow Food. Locally, you can sip on a negroni from participating spots including Antidote, Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge, Little Jumbo, Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, and Vivian.
Read
  • Earlier this week, Janet McCue and Paul Bonesteel’s new book “George Masa: A Life Reimagined” hit the shelves. It’s the first comprehensive biography of the photographer, whose conservation efforts were instrumental in establishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Trail. Pick up a copy at Malaprop’s Bookstore.
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  • The folks behind Little Jumbo have opened Character Study, a literary-themed bar in the former Alley Cat Social Club space, complete with reading nooks and books from Bagatelle Books. Want to keep up with the most recent restaurants and bars opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Learn
  • For young adults with big dreams: Leaders Club is a yearlong YMCA afterschool program designed to help teens in grades 8-12 grow + develop lifelong leadership skills.*
Featured Home
  • Tucked in Chesire Village (read: gym + pickleball courts across the street), this architecturally stunning space includes a gourmet kitchen, a covered patio with neighborhood views, and a first-floor suite for easy one-level living. See the full gallery.*
 
City Guide

🎨 Asheville, you’re a work of art

20+ murals around Asheville
A mural of a waterfall and distillers on the side of the Moxy Hotel in downtown Asheville
This work of art reaches to the sky. | Photo via @brushcan
We all know that Asheville has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Asheville Art Museum or Tyger Tyger. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Asheville itself.

The Land of the Sky is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, we’re sharing where to find 21 pieces that really paint a picture of our city.

Untitled, 61 Biltmore Ave. | By Scott Allred of Brushcan

This is one you’ll have to see IRL to appreciate its sheer size. Dubbed the tallest mural in NC, this mural outside the Moxy Hotel depicts a cascading waterfall, with barrels and distillers to celebrate the area’s liquor industry. Allred also creates stellar signs and window designs for local businesses like The Smokin’ Onion and Chemist Spirits.
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