National Quilting Day | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Folk Art Center | Free | Learn about the creative process and history behind quilting in our region.
Date My Friend | 7-10 p.m. | Urban Orchard | $15 | Test your public speaking skills by pitching a single friend via PowerPoint presentation and help them land a hot date in this high-stakes comedy mixer.
Jock Jams Dance Party | 9 p.m-12 a.m. | Little Jumbo Bar | $5 | Get ready for the NCAA Tournament with jock jams, sporty songs, and pep rally bangers.
St. Patrick’s Day at Wicked Weed Brewing | 2-6 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewing | Free | Kick off St Patrick’s Day weekend with live music, beer + cocktail specials, an Irish food menu, and whiskey sampling with Roe & Co Irish Whiskey*
Sunday, March 16
Weaverville Shamrock Festival | 2-6 p.m. | Florida Avenue and Merchants Alley | Free | Cherish the luck of the Irish with a family-friendly day filled with games, hot dogs, craft brews, and live music.
Irish Pop Culture Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | The Whale Outpost | Free | Test your knowledge to earn the pot of gold (aka a prize).
Tuesday, March 18
Watercolor Resist Painting | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | North Asheville Library | Free | Use tape, crayons, and other creative elements to create patterns with watercolors.
There’s no question about our city’s preferred mayo brand, but when you’re looking to spice up your food, what hot sauce do you grab? Texas Pete is apparently the top sauce for North Carolina. Do you agree?(HuffPost)
Trending
Craving Sunny Point Cafe, but don’t want to wait in that line? There could be another solution — if you’re willing to pay. Line standing services have become popular recently through apps like Taskrabbit and NYC-based Same Ole Line Dudes. (Wall Street Journal)
Region
Asheville is located in the “Mid-Atlantic” region, at least according to Amazon. The online retailer has divided the nation into eight distinct regions to help best meet customer demands. We have thoughts, but we want to know yours — do you think Asheville has Mid-Atlantic vibes?
Number
7.74 million. That’s how many postings the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey saw in January — the majority of which came from an increase in retail positions. Explore local opportunities on AVLtoday’s Job Board and find the perfect fit close to home. (CNBC)
City Guide
City Guide
☀️ Patio season is upon us
Set up shop on the outdoor patio at Dobra Tea West. | Photo by Augustus Rushing
Given this week’s warm temperatures and sunny skies, finding places to work outside was at the top of our to-do list, so can we just say... check.
High Five Coffee, 190 Broadway St.
Operating hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Covered: Yes
Nothing fuels creativity more than a seasonal beverage and a breakfast sandwich. Plus, the covered patio helps you avoid the dreaded laptop screen glare.
RAD Brewing Co., 13 Mystery St.
Operating Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 12-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 12-11 p.m.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Covered: Partially
Need to host a meeting with your pawject manager or director of barketing? Pups are welcome here, and they’ll enjoy the free popcorn as much as you will.
Asheville Botanical Gardens, 151 WT Weaver Blvd.
Operating hours: Daily, 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Restrooms: Yes
Covered: Some shaded areas
Knock out your to-do list surrounded by more than 500 species of native plants — if that doesn’t sound idyllic, we don’t know what does.
Riverside Cemetery is such a meaningful place for so many folks in Asheville. Like many residents who shared their stories with us on our Instagram post, I share the sentiment that it’s great to see such care taken in the city’s cleanup efforts. My dog Bobbi and I are looking forward to our walks there again soon.
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