Pick out a vibrant, locally-grown bouquet from Blazing Star Flowers. | Photo by Nate Burrows
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11. In honor of Small Business Week, here’s how you can show some appreciation for the leading lady in your life — while supporting local.
Celebrate at a special event
This Saturday, May 10, Ginger’s Revenge is bringing together six local vendors for a Mother’s Day Market, including Blazing Star Flowers and Marble & Steel Chocolates, to help you find something special for your special lady.
Garden Party is also spreading the motherly love this Saturday, May 10, hosting a market with a variety of ceramics + textile vendors. Crocodile Wine will supply the natural wine, and James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Camille Cogswell will supply the treats.
delighted is full of eclectic, humorous goodies.
Photo by Carolyn Ryden
The mother of all gifts
For a gift as whimsical as she is, delighted gift shop is chock full of charming cards, puzzles, totes, and trinkets.
Carolina Flowers, of course, has stunning stems, but the new Haywood Road shop also carries a great selection of candles, tea towels, bath bombs, sweets, vases, and more.
Unraveling Zelda’s True Asheville Story | 6-8 p.m. | Zelda Dearest | Free | Author Maire Martello will defy and dissect the caricatures of Zelda Fitzgerald from history and dive into overlooked stories of her life in Asheville.
Hiking El Camino de Santiago de Compostela | 7:30 p.m. | Skyland South Buncombe Library | Free | Librarian and hiker Martha Harney will share her experience and tips for hiking one of Europe’s hardest trails.
Wednesday, May 7
Community Meditation | 12-12:45 p.m. | Alchemy Yoga & Reiki | Pay what you can | Take a break mid-week to slow down and feel grounded — each week focuses on a new theme, like mindfulness, breathwork, and self compassion.
Bluegrass Jam Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | French Broad Brewing | Free | The Saylor Brothers will bring a new cast of guests each week for some improvisational bluegrass.
Thursday, May 8
Women for Women Grant Awards Celebration | 5-7 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | $20+ | Celebrate the work of local nonprofits as Women for Women awards $250,000 to organizations serving women and girls in WNC.
AMS Sound Lab Grand Opening | 5:30-8 p.m. | Asheville Music School | Free | See the new studio, outfitted with tech for music production and recording — student band Dr. Funky Squirrel will be recorded and engineered in real time.
Friday, May 9
Turn Up Fitness Masterclass | 6:30-8 p.m. | Uphora Dance Fitness | $20 | Let go of the week’s stress and dance your heart out at the special edition hip hop fitness class.
Artisphere presented by Prisma Health | Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11 | Hours vary | Main Street, Greenville, SC | Free | Voted one of the top five arts festivals in the country by USA TODAY’s 10Best, Artisphere is bringing 140 makers, live music, tasty eats, and more to Greenville, SC.*
Whether you’re considering a low-intervention childbirth or need specialized care, it’s essential to know your options. | Photo provided by Mission Health
DayTrip is back. The bar was open for about a month on Amboy Road before it was destroyed by Helene, but it’s found a permanent home on Broadway Street. The grand opening celebration for the ‘70s disco-themed wonderland starts tonight, May 6, at 4 p.m.
Coming Soon
Asheville Charcuterie Co. will soon debut a wine bar to complement its cheese offerings. We’ll cheers to that. Stop by the shop across from Grove Arcade to shop cheeses, crackers, meats, and jams for the perfect board — or have the crew craft it for you.
Theater
Get ready for dinner and a show. Asheville Junior Theater is hosting the city’s only dinner theater program with a production of “Guys and Dolls.” Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, catered dinner, and a dessert grazing table — then, after the musical, stick around for a Casino Night fundraiser benefiting the theater company.
Civic
The City of Asheville is proposing a three-cent property tax increase for FY2026 to maintain the city’s fund balance (aka the spending reserve equal to 15% of expenditures in the general fund). Asheville City Council will hear the proposal on Tuesday, May 13, with adoption slated for Tuesday, June 10. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Environment
Buncombe County is moving closer to its goal of running county operations on 100% renewable energy by 2030. Eight of 10 solar panel installations have been completed at local fire stations, and two battery storage systems were installed in county buildings.
Listen
Soprana Rooftop Cucina is changing its tune with two new musical offerings. Starting this Thursday evening, May 8, catch the Bill Bares Trio for Sunsets & Sounds, a monthly jazz night. Then head back Sunday, May 11, for the monthly Sunday Sessions, a daytime party with yacht rock DJ sets and a spritz bar.
Featured Home
Inspired by the Welsh term for “winding river,” The Wyre is a luxury apartment community nestled along the French Broad River in Asheville’s River Arts District. With limited-time move-in specials, modern amenities, and 16,000-sqft of on-site retail — it’s a place you’ll love to call home. Take a tour.*
Manifest your best summer yet: Score this rare ~$1,000 travel card bonus and plan your dream beach vacation in a hydrangea-enveloped coastal mansion worthy of a cameo in “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” (Swoons.)*
To celebrate Small Business Week, we’re offering small business owners 20% off purchases in our Self-Service Ad Portal. Use the discount code SMALLBIZ at checkout through Sunday, May 11.
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Drink
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Mention Small Business Week at The Daily Grind this week for $1 off a latte. | Photo by AVLtoday
Asheville’s coffee shops are what keep us going each morning. If you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, these 35+ establishments are sure to get your mind percolating.
The Daily Grind | This Biltmore Village shop is owned by Asheville natives, serving up coffee classics and specialty drinks (like the luxurious Cleo latte with organic salted caramel, dark chocolate, and cinnamon) using Dynamite Roasting Co. beans.
Trout Lily Deli & Market | Order your favorite pick-me-up from the coffee bar, then browse the amazing artisan offerings and scrumptious sandwiches.
Shady Grove Coffee Co. | See which events this mobile coffee bar is popping up at next. Then check out the spring drink specials, including a dreamy Horchata Cold Brew with cinnamon-infused rice milk.
Deep Time | The specialty roastery is rooted in faith, employing and creating community with people impacted by incarceration. Celebrate the launch of Deep Time’s cafe on Sunday, May 25.
Support small businesses from across the globe with one-of-a-kind products from Etsy. We love this customizable burger stamp for leveling up summer grill outs. Bonus: The artisan seller also offers a custom ice stamp so you can elevate upcoming cocktail nights.
Speaking of roasts to boast, we want to give a special shout-out to Dynamite Roasting Co. for first making great coffee, but secondly, for inviting us to tour their Swannanoa roastery and taste some coffees with them. Not pictured in this gif: The rest of the caffeine we consumed while working from Dynamite’s Black Mountain cafe for the rest of the day.
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