Takeaways from the State of Downtown | ICYMI, local leaders, business owners, and community members gathered this week to hear insights on Helene’s impacts to downtown — and how we can bounce back.
Where to make spring cleaning donations | If you’re planning to do some spring cleaning this weekend, be sure to check out our list of places to give your items a second life.
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Asked
What’s the best part of spring in Asheville?
A. Dining outside B. More hiking trails are open C. The return of community events like Downtown after 5 D. More seasonal produce at farmers markets E. All of the above
Stronger Together Benefit, Market + Community Celebration | 12-11 p.m. | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. | Free | Support the RAD arts community with live art demonstrations, interactive showcases, raffles, vendor markets, and live music.
Spring Equinox Dance Party | 7-10 p.m. | The Well | Free | Spring into the new season with a substance-free evening of movement, community, and connection.
Sunday, March 23
Music of Taylor Swift for Kids + More | 12 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $20 | If you’re in your parenting era, gather your mini-Swifties for an afternoon of singing, dancing, and yearning.
Flamenco Appalachia | 7-10 p.m. | One World Brewing, West Asheville | $15 | Move along with Flamenco musicians and dancers, but expect the unexpected — this performance includes audience improv opportunities.
Celebrating 8 Years of Well Played | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe | Free | Celebrate eight years of the board game cafe with a day of free games and a mystery offer for a future visit.
This Thursday marked the beginning of spring when the sun set at 7:42 p.m., but there are sunnier days ahead in Asheville. Sunsets will happen a little later each day this season, and when summer starts on Friday, June 20 the sun will go down at 8:48 p.m.
Answered
Recently, we asked our readers their preferred hot sauce. Things got a little spicy when over 100 of you weighed in. The winner is… Frank’s RedHot — but we also love our local brands.
Biz
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. The average workday now ends at 4:39 p.m., according to recent data from ActivTrak that tracked the workplace behaviors of 200,000+ employees. Sounds like 21 more minutes for an after-work drink to us. (Bloomberg)
Tech
TikTok is introducing new ways to encourage kids to log off, like a meditation feature if users under 16 are using the app after 10 p.m. If it works it works, but have you tried touching grass?
Asheville’s hiking season looks a little different this year.
Since many of our beloved trails were hit especially hard by Helene, a lot of go-to spots are still closed. But with the help of hardworking crews and volunteers, some of our favorites are back in action. So, lace up your boots to explore 15+ open trails.
Hike through Blue Ridge Pastures to panoramic views of the mountains at the summit, and connect to nearby Trombatore Trail. These trails offer similar views as Bearwallow Mountain, which remains closed, but hopes to reopen soon.
This nice and easy hike follows the Big Laurel River and offers the perfect route for birding and trail running. Go as far as you want, but the first mile is perfect for families with small children.
Olay Super Cream with sunscreen. The tried-and-true cream boasts better hydrating power than the no. 1 luxury moisturizer on the market — plus, it plumps, firms, and protects skin, making it a great daytime moisturizer to wear alone or under makeup.
ICYMI, Flour Cafe in SW Market shared some hilarious Google reviews on their Instagram story. Here’s one from Brad B. I wholeheartedly sign off on: “No biscuit is good, but these biscuits. I am ruined. Stay away lest you also be ruined of all quick bread forevermore.”
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