Drop-In Craft: Air Dry Clay Photo Holders | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library | Free | Learn how to create a personalized photo holder using air dry clay — supplies are provided.
Virtual Speaker Event with Warren Wilson College | 7-8:30 p.m. | Zoom | Free, RSVP | Experience a thoughtful conversation on disaster response following Helene with writer and historian Rebecca Solnit, and her colleague Saket Soni.
Wednesday, March 26
Community Houseplant Swap | Wednesday, March 26-Saturday, March 29 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Leicester Public Library, Leicester | Free | Brighten your space with new houseplants, or donate extra plants and cuttings.
Soundtrack: “The Pink Panther” (1963) | 7:30-10 p.m. | Potential New Boyfriend | $25 | Celebrate iconic movie soundtracks with a hi-fi screening, a special menu, and snacks — your ticket includes popcorn and a dessert.
Thursday, March 27
“Show Her the Money” premiere | 5-9 p.m. | AB Tech | $15+ | See the Asheville premiere of the award-winning documentary that explores the power of funding women entrepreneurs.
Lumon After Hours: “Severance” Trivia + Dance Party | 7-10 p.m. | The Whale, South Slope | Free, RSVP | Process the season two finale of “Severance” with fellow fans while enjoying trivia, a live DJ, and, of course, a melon bar.
Friday, March 28
Asheville Orchid Festival | Friday, March 28-Sunday, March 30 | Times vary | The North Carolina Arboretum | $0+ | Expect gorgeous orchids everywhere you turn, from rare species to new, cutting-edge hybrids from world-class growers.*
A statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice as wildfires break out across WNC. Monitor the size and location of active fires with this map and learn how you can mitigate wildfire risk near your home. Reminder: Open burning is banned even if a permit was previously issued. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Development
Asheville’s historic Municipal Golf Course will be rebuilt. The city is seeking designers and engineers to help restore the course’s front nine holes, which were severely damaged during Helene. The course is considered one of the last affordable public fee courses in the city. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Traffic
The I-40 Interchange project in Black Mountain faces further delays after NCDOT officials found the Blue Ridge Road bridge and its surrounding topography were “completely destroyed” by Helene. Crews must complete new land surveys and replace the bridge before the project, which has spent 20 years in development, moves forward. (Black Mountain News)
Sports
The Tourists and the Greenville Drive are teaming up to raise money for hurricane relief in the “Ville vs. Ville” series. During select games this season, players from both teams will wear commemorative rivalry jerseys that will later be auctioned and all proceeds will go toward relief efforts. We’ll see ya on the field GVLtoday.
Arts
The Big Crafty will return to Harrah’s Cherokee Center, Asheville, from Saturday, July 12, through Sunday, July 13. The vendor application deadline for artists interested in showcasing their work is this Sunday, March 30.
Open
The hotel in the historic Old Marshall Jail, which was devastated by flood damage, is welcoming guests back for the first time in six months. The hotel announced it will start accepting bookings on April 1 — no joke.
Feel Good
Check this out. Needful Things Antique Mall in Hendersonville got a major facelift thanks to Greeneville-based artist Matteo Miles. You can also spot Matteo’s work in downtown Asheville at the Aloft Hotel.
Eat
Spring has sprung, and backyard party season is around the corner: Shell-evate your hosting game with The Lobster Trap catering. Get a quote to swap burgers and hotdogs for fresh oysters and shrimp.*
Environment
Spring into Solar this sunny season (and help build a greener Asheville) with Sugar Hollow Solar educational events throughout the community from now until June 21. Here’s how you can spring clean your carbon footprint.*
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This new cooking show is *chef’s kiss*
Enjoy bites from Chef Mike Reppert of The Blackbird Restaurant. | Photo via Eagle Market Street Development Corporation
We’ve got a new comfort show in the queue. “The Rotating Chef” highlights the culture and community impact of chefs across the Carolinas, including Asheville.
Shaniqua Simuel, a community advocate and public health nutrition and cooking educator here in Asheville, joins the show’s host, Caleb Owolab, throughout season one.
You can watch the first two episodes this Friday, March 28 at 4 p.m. during a special screening event at the YMI Cultural Center.
The free event will feature:
A live Q+A panel with Simuel, Owolabi, and Director Elijah York, who will share behind-the-scenes insights about the series.
A conversation with Deborah Holt Noel, host of “NC Weekend” and “Black Issues Forum,” who will discuss her experiences in media.
Bites by Chef Mike Reppert of The Blackbird Restaurant and a specialty beverage that was featured on the show.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale may last until Monday, March 31, but some of the best discounts are for one-day only. These are some of today’s best Lightning Deals:
Let’s go girls. District 42 is embracing the “girl dinner” trend with a new deal. Every Thursday night, get a Caesar salad, a side of french fries, and a dirty martini, all for $20.
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