The North Lexington Avenue gallery will feature works of displaced artists. | Photo by AVLtoday
The River Arts District is expanding its footprint, opening a new downtown outpost this week in a space donated by The Radical. It’s one of the River Arts District Artists’ (RADA) first satellite galleries, following its December “Love Asheville From Afar” pop-up exhibition in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market.
RADA President Jeffrey Burroughs said the outpost serves to educate visitors that the upper part of the RAD is open for business. This portion of the RAD — made up of Roberts Street, Artful Way, Clingman Avenue, and Depot Street — celebrated its soft reopening on the weekend of Nov. 9 at RADFest, which brought more than 10,000 attendees and generated more than $1 million in artist sales.
The new gallery’s space will be partially dedicated to studios from the upper RAD, like Pink Dog Creative and the Wedge building, while the other side will showcase displaced artists’ work. There will also be information on the RADA Foundation and how people can support local artists.
WesFest | 6-8 p.m. | Enka-Candler Library, Candler | Free | Immerse yourself in the curated colors, immense imagination, and inviting symmetrical shots of Wes Anderson — all while enjoying a fun activity.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
PowerPoint Night | 6:30-8 p.m. | Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center | Free | Just like the viral trend, create a presentation with a funny, creative, or absurd theme to share.
A Celebration of the Life & Songs of Daniel Johnston | 8 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl | $24 | Six artists will play short sets of their favorite Daniel Johnston songs, honoring the late musician’s artistry and influence.
Phil Barker with Evan Martin, Rick Cooper, and Matt Smith | 6-8 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company Taproom | Enjoy free live music featuring Phil Barker with Evan Martin, Rick Cooper, and Matt Smith, (psst. seating is first-come, first-served.)*
Thursday, Jan. 23
Poetry Open Mic | 8-11 p.m. | Sovereign Kava | Free | Try your hand at poetry or listen to the words of other locals at this weekly event.
The City of Asheville has launched a survey asking residents to share their priorities regarding Helene recovery. The survey is open until Sunday, Feb. 2. Results will inform discussions at the upcoming city council retreat in mid-February.
Coming Soon
Smokee’s is headed to Woodfin. The crew is expanding beyond the pizza truck, setting up shop to serve breakfast and lunch sandwiches on fresh-baked bread. Take a sneak peek at some of the options.
Learn
The third session of the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association’s Financial Empowerment Pilot Program is coming up soon. Restaurant employees can apply for the program through this Friday, Jan. 24 to get expert advice on financial learning. Bonus: Savings will be matched at the end of the program.
Cause
Downtown Marshall has issued a call for volunteers to help with cleaning, painting, kitchen help, and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through the end of this week. Sign up to lend a helping hand with the Marshall Relief Alliance.
Health
The Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry partnered with local medical professionals to open NeighborCare, a clinic offering free care to Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Montreat, Ridgecrest, and East Asheville residents. The ministry’s executive director, Kevin Bates, told The Valley Echo Swannanoa’s need for affordable healthcare isn’t new, but is emphasized by the storm.
Featured Home
Sitting amidst a nature preserve and wildlife sanctuary in the private community of Gateway Mountain, this fully furnished log cabin features stunning stone craftsmanship, warm wood throughout, and an entire wall of windows for letting the light (and views) in.*
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The Buy
Our favorite $6.99 women’s thermal undershirts and women’s thermal leggings to get you through the winter season. We love brand 32 Degrees (you may recognize it from Costco) for durable, warm basics at price points that make us happy.
My East Fork collection may have just started this Christmas (shoutout to the big sis), but it looks like I’ll have to add to it sooner than expected. The pottery studio has brought back the small mug, the... you guessed it... smaller version of the classic mug — so no longer will your coffee get cold before you finish it. You can shop for them in-store downtown or online — one percent of sales benefit Swannanoa Communities Together.
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