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Event Spotlight
Your handmade tiles will adorn this public art piece.
Rendering via City of Asheville
Etch your love for Asheville in stone. Bring the family to Odyssey Clayworks this Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., for Community Tile Making where you’ll help shape, stamp, and carve messages into clay tiles for the City’s upcoming public art installation. A playable harp by artists Nick Geurts and Alex Irvinewill be put up on the Reed Creek Greenway near the intersection with Ocala Street, adorned with your custom tiles.
The harp, which was originally supposed to be installed at the Broadway Public Safety Station a few blocks away, was moved to the greenway for better accessibility to the public and to alleviate utility conflicts.
Look for the art installation — and your tiles sometime this fall.
One Hand In My Pocket: A Tribute to Alanis Morissette | 6 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $25 | Head bang along while screaming out the lyrics to iconic songs from the album “Jagged Little Pill,” like “You Oughta Know” and, of course, “Hand in My Pocket.”
Summer Reading Kickoff Week | Times vary | Buncombe County Public Libraries | Free | Drop in during the first week of June to sign up for the library’s summer reading challenge — kids 18 and under have the chance to win prizes.
Wednesday, June 4
Yoga in the Garden | 12-1 p.m. | Pearson Garden and Food Hub | Donation-based | Spend lunchtime each Wednesday finding your zen surrounded by nature.
“Blood Mountain” Author Talk with Martha Novak | 6 p.m. | North Asheville Library | Free | Follow the adventures of fictional investigative reporter Kate Adair as a murder investigation takes her to the mountains of NC.
Swing Night| 8-10 p.m. | Fitz and the Wolfe | $10+ | Try your hand (or feet) at Swing dancing with lessons from Swing Asheville and live jazz music at the new downtown bar + restaurant.
Thursday, June 5
Honky Tonk Thursday | 6 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | Price of purchase | Celebrate tiny Friday with Martha Spence + The Wonderland Country Band.
Friday, June 6
Open Art Reception | 5-7:30 p.m. | Asheville Gallery of Art | Free | View artist Sahar Fakhoury’s new still life exhibit “In Light of Everyday,” inspired by time spent exploring the beauty of ordinary items during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday, June 7
Blue Ridge Bonsai Society Show | Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The North Carolina Arboretum | $20 | The Blue Ridge Bonsai Society will present its 2025 Exhibition at the Education Center at the North Carolina Arboretum as part of Spring Into the Arb.*
Monday, June 9
Vampire Weekend | 7 p.m. | Asheville Yards | $85 | Catch the iconic indie rock band Vampire Weekend under the stars as part of their “Only God Was Above Us” tour.*
Burnsville’s NuWray Hotel, the oldest continuously operating hotel in NC, officially reopened last weekend. After completing renovations, the hotel was initially set to reopen last October, but quickly turned into a resource hub following Helene’s devastation. See inside the new space, including a speakeasy-style bar in the basement.
Community
Buncombe County Parks + Recreation and Friends of Grovemont Park are celebrating Swannanoa’s resilient spirit at the inaugural Swannanoa Family Fest. The free event will take place this Saturday, June 7, and feature live music, food trucks, face-painting, community resources, and more.
Number
800,000. That’s how many acres of forestland in WNC were damaged by Helene. Asheville GreenWorks and Pine Gate Renewables are partnering to help restore Asheville’s tree canopy, remove litter, and clean up the rivers. Read how the projects will impact future disaster resilience efforts. (Blue Ridge Public Radio)
Outdoors
Calling all hikers. The USDA Forest Service’s Grandfather Ranger District has opened eight miles of new trails near Old Fort. See the new additions like a beginner-friendly experience at the Gateway Trails. Pro tip: Stop by Gogo’s Cinnamon Rolls in downtown Old Fort for a post-hike treat. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Concert
If you’re planning your summer concert calendar, make some room for at least five shows at Asheville Music Hall. The venue launched its High Five Pass, where you can score tickets to five shows for $50 throughout June. Check out their concert calendar and start planning.
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Active
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Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen since 2021 (even more in some states). As natural disasters like wildfires + hurricanes become more intense and frequent, insurance is more expensive and limited. Are you overpaying? Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you could save.*
What would your personalized clay tiles look like? | Photo via City of Asheville
You know the scene. You’re at a party, making small talk, and someone hits you with the dreaded, “So what do you do for fun?” Well, no longer will you have to fumble around for an answer — because we’ve gathered just a few of Asheville’s classes, clubs, leagues, and groups to help you immerse yourself in a new hobby.
Be creative
ArtPlay | Fuel your creativity with classes in watercolor, mixed media, and more.
Flatiron Writers Room | Hear expertise in everything from reinvigorating your craft to the power of place, literary agents to perfect pitches.
Majik Studios | Learn the centuries-old art of marbling, and see your patterns come to life.
Odyssey Clayworks | Time to break the mold (figuratively, of course) and give the pottery wheel a whirl.
Sew AVL | Get your creative juices flowing during an upcycling class, where you can stitch new life into your old clothes.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Happy June, Asheville. This is my absolute favorite month of the year, between the official start of summer, longer days, and, of course, the excuse to eat ice cream all the time. Lucky for us, Asheville has plenty going on this month. Check out our round-up of June events we’re most looking forward to, and let us know if there’s anything we missed.
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