Plus, a rare Constitution copy is up for auction in Asheville.
 
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Culture

Monet, Matisse, and much more
Presented by Columbia Museum of Art
Photo of a gold-framed painting by Renoir depicting a still life image of fruit and a cup
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919). Still Life with Blue Cup, circa 1900. Oil on canvas, 6 x 13 1/8 in. (15.2 x 33.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Laura L. Barnes, 67.24.19. | Photo provided by Sarah DeSantis, Brooklyn Museum
As much as we love Asheville, we can’t lie — Paris was on our minds this summer in a majeur way. From watching the Olympics (and maybe the cringey but oh-so-bingeable “Emily in Paris”) to daydreaming about strolling through the city streets and sipping a latte by the Seine, we couldn’t baguette it out of our minds.

One non-negotiable item on our dream Paris itinerary? Taking in all the amazing art the city has to offer, from the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay. The good news: There’s no need to buy a plane ticket — you can experience iconic Parisian art right here in the Carolinas this fall at the Columbia Museum of Art.

A painting in a gold frame

Eugène Louis Boudin (French, 1824–1898). The Beach at Trouville, circa 1887 – 96. Oil on canvas, 14 3/8 x 23 in. (36.5 x 58.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Robert B. Woodward, 15.314.

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Photo provided by Brooklyn Museum

“French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950" opens Saturday, Oct. 5 and will be on view through through Sunday, Jan. 5. This show-stopping exhibition is organized by the Brooklyn Museum and showcases 50+ works encompassing the key avant-garde movements that emerged in Paris in the years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end of World War II.

Think: Mesmerizing gold-frame paintings from an incredible lineup of some of the most pivotal French artists in the history of modern art, from Monet and Matisse to Rodin, Degas, Cézanne, and Renoir.

“It is rare for works with this degree of importance and quality to travel outside of major institutions,” CMA Senior Curator Michael Neumeister said. “This presents a wonderful opportunity for our community to experience significant works of art by some of the most familiar and important names in art history.”
Plan your visit
Asked

Art history corner: The Henri Matisse painting featured in the show was originally shown in which iconic exhibition?
A. The First Impressionist Exhibition (Paris, 1874)
B. The American Armory Show (New York, 1913)
C. The Great Exhibition (London, 1851)
D. Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme (Paris, 1938)
Make a guess
 
Events
Tuesday, Sept. 17
  • Trivia with Billy | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | The Funkatorium | Free | Test your knowledge at the Funk during free weekly trivia for a chance to win gift cards + bragging rights.*
Wednesday, Sept. 18
  • Find the Good Day | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge | Free | Celebrate compassion, community, and positive change as the Junior League of Asheville hosts an evening mingle and a diaper drive for Babies Need Bottoms.
  • Fringe Summer Night Vol. 3 | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing - RAD Beer Garden | Free | Experience pop-up performances from fringe favorites, like Strange Daughters Butoh, and learn how to apply for next year’s festival.
Thursday, Sept. 19
  • Worms! | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 4-5 p.m. | East Asheville Library | Free | Bring your kids to learn about worms and how they help our gardens live and grow.
  • Improv Jams | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Story Parlor | Free | Test out your improv skills in a low-stakes environment, or just join Speakeasy Improv to support the performances.
Friday, Sept. 20
  • Fall Festival + Corn Maze | Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Oct. 27 | Times vary | Eliada Homes PARC Building | $15 | Get into the spirit of the season as Eliada Homes launches its annual weekends of festive activities, food trucks, and corn maze exploration.
  • Rocky Horror Music Show | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $20+ | Give yourself over to the absolute pleasure of the cult classic’s hit songs + deep cuts, presented by a gang of costumed, rock club musicians.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • This shop will be the hole package. Joey’s Bagels announced an expansion into Asheville, with a new outpost on Merrimon Avenue. The shop, which has locations in Hendersonville and Fletcher, shared that the opening is slated for fall and further details will be announced in the weeks to come.
Open
  • Raise a glass to a new wine bar. The owners of Metro Wines and the chef behind the now-defunct Ambrozia Bar have opened Quench! Wine Bistro on Merrimon Avenue. The menu features some favorites from Ambrozia as well as new recipes, all designed with wine in mind. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Holiday
  • From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the country celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. The holiday, which was established as a week in 1918 and expanded to a month in 1988, honors the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Learn about the local history from Buncombe County.
Today Is
  • National Voter Registration Day. Give yourself a vote of confidence by registering to vote online or checking your registration. You can also stop by your local YMCA, where the League of Women Voters is hosting registration drives today, Sept. 17.
Open
  • Rise and shine — Insomnia Cookies’ first Asheville location is now open. The College Street shop is hosting a grand opening pajama party tonight, Sept. 17, 8-10 p.m. Take a bite of free cookies, giveaways, and temporary tattoos.
Civic
  • The Ramada Inn project has been redesigned with 50 units of permanent supportive housing for veterans and 50 units of affordable housing. The property is deed-restricted for 100 units of permanent supportive housing, so the changes require approval from the Asheville City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 24. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Outdoors
  • It’s the most wonder-fall time of the year. Buncombe County Parks and Recreation is hosting a series of free morning hikes, beginning tomorrow, Sept. 18 and running through October, to enjoy the changing fall colors. Registration is required, and spots are limited — so secure your scenic spot.
Award
  • Buncombe County received the Excellence in Strategic Planning Award from the National Association of Counties. The award lauded the county’s 2025 Strategic Plan as “a testament to exceptional vision, dedication, and outstanding efforts in advancing inclusive and impactful strategic planning.”
Regional
  • If you’re planning to play leaf-peeping tourist this season, read on before you hit the road. As the National Park Service is continuing work on a major Blue Ridge Parkway paving project, visitors can expect a full closure from milepost 261 to milepost 269.8. A reopening date will be announced this fall.
Announced
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Active
  • For those living with Parkinson’s disease: The YMCA offers two recovery programs designed to enhance neuroplasticity and help reclaim everyday movements. Learn about PWR! Moves + Rock Steady Boxing.*
Feel Good
  • Two locals were recently honored as “Good Samaritan Heroes” by the American Red Cross North Carolina for their life-saving job site rescue.*
 
History

Constitution copy goes under the local hammer

Asheville auction house puts rare US Constitution copy up for bid
A ratified copy of the US Constitution
The copy will be auctioned alongside other American antiques. | Photo via Brunk Auctions
In 2022, Hayes Farm was in the midst of a clear out. The Edenton plantation had been owned by NC Governor Samuel Johnston and was purchased in 1865 by the Wood family, who lived there for seven generations — but the time had come to conserve the property and open it to the public.

And as a historian scoured the rooms, taking inventory of furniture and antiques, he turned to a filing cabinet in an unused spare room. In the filing cabinet was a folder. In the folder was a copy of the US Constitution.

And this copy is about to go up for auction in Asheville, with a starting bid of $1 million. The auction for the document is being handled by Brunk Auctions, which has been in the city since the 1980s; its expertise in the artifacts of Americana made it a natural choice for facilitating such a momentous sale.
Wait, why is it that expensive?
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Molly
From the editor
With a job like this — in which you experience a constant barrage of cool things happening around the city — FOMO is a frequent feeling. But even if you missed out on tickets to the now-sold-out Westival, you don’t have to miss out entirely. The inaugural food festival’s raffle is ongoing, and event attendance isn’t required to win. Get your ticket for prize baskets + show support for Asheville Poverty Initiative.
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