Claim your boarding pass in the brand new ticket lobby. | Photo via Asheville Regional Airport
On your next flight out of the Asheville Regional Airport, you’ll check your bags at the sleek new ticketing lobby. Consider this the appetizer to the full grand opening of the new North Concourse on Wednesday, June 25.
In the very early hours of this morning, the doors of the new ticket lobby opened to travelers. It’s larger than its original counterpart, but it doesn’t stop there — it’ll double in size by the time the airport’s expansion project is expected to be finished in 2027.
The outdoors-inspired design isn’t the only update to the ticketing lobby — technological advancements were also made behind the scenes to improve the baggage system.
For a few weeks until the North Concourse fully opens, after travelers visit the ticket lobby, they’ll return to the “legacy” terminal to go through the existing TSA screening area, passing by the original ticketing lobby, which will temporarily be used for rental car bookings.
Arbor Evenings | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The North Carolina Arboretum | $0+ | Sip + stroll the gardens or relax on your picnic blanket to the sounds of local musicians backed by the buzz of a WNC summer.
Dad Jokes Standup Comedy Picture Show | 7:30 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $17 | What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese — ok, now we’ll leave the dad jokes to the professional comedians.
Thursday, June 12
WNC Craft Futures: From Here | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Center for Craft | Free | Admire the skill of 40 regional craft artists as you peer into the future of the medium — plus, enjoy live music, refreshments, open studios, and hands-on crafts at the reception.
Honky Tonk Thursday: Hearts Gone South | 6 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | Free | Let the classic country band lead you into Friday with tunes dripping in wit and woe.
Friday the 13th Tattoo Event | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Drawing Board Tattoo | $80+ | If you’re not too superstitious, choose from hundreds of pre-drawn designs and get some brand new ink.
The Asheville Magic Experience | 6-7:45 p.m. | The Crow And Quill | $55 | It’s not smoke and mirrors — the wonder and astonishment these magicians bring is the real deal.
Opening winter 2026 at RiverBlue, this nature-inspired community is just minutes from downtown and features studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments with luxe finishes and plenty of natural light.
What’s in those giant shipping containers at Tanger Outlets Asheville? Beginning this Friday, June 13, the shopping plaza will host the Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, temporarily bringing an assortment of luxury retailers and a 150-seat restaurant and bar through early August.
Try This
Feed your childlike sense of wonder at the Asheville Museum of Science’s special adults-only night tomorrow, June 12. Your ticket includes a drink, trivia (where you could win a free tattoo), soil experiments, scavenger hunts, and more activities to ring in the new “Our Changing World” exhibit exploring climate resiliency.
Plan Ahead
Soon you’ll be in stitches because the 17th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival returns for two weekends, July 31-Aug. 2 and Aug. 7–9. Grab tickets to see headliners Ben Bailey, Jessica Michelle Singleton, and Eleanor Kerrigan at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.
Announced
Our neighbors in Greenville, SC will host the 2025 MICHELIN Guide ceremony for the American South on Monday, Nov. 3. At the invitation-only ceremony, we’ll learn if any Asheville restaurants will be the first to win the esteemed honor after the MICHELIN Guide’s expansion into the region.
Transit
Speaking of Tanger Outlets, the shopping center has added Rivian EV chargers to its lineup of offerings. The chargers are online and ready for public use — find more charging locations with this handy map.
Featured Home
This adorable English-style cottage comes turn-key and fully furnished, with one of the most stunning kitchens we’ve ever seen. Walk to nearby waterfalls and hiking trails, or meet new neighbors at the fitness classes and activities of Creston Community Center. See the space (and mountain views).*
Theater
Experience “Shiver in the Pines,” a dance musical drama full of supernatural creatures in the Southern Appalachian mountains. Get tickets to see Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre bring this tale to life this weekend, with the music of Tyler Ramsey under Susan Collard’s direction.*
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What’s in a name?
Bike Stony Knob Trail then cruise into downtown Brevard for shopping and dining. | Photo via The Pisgah Conservancy
Have you ever thought to yourself, hey, that would be a good name for (fill in the blank)? Well, the Pisgah Conservancy is giving the public a chance to submit their ideas to name the new 20-mile loop connecting Pisgah National Forest, Bracken Preserve, and the City of Brevard.
The new loop links Stony Knob Trail, Joel Branch Road, Horse Cove Road, Estatoe Trail, Bracken Mountain Trail, the Brevard Greenway, and shops + restaurants in downtown Brevard.
The new name will be displayed on signage throughout the loop, so if your name is chosen, you’ll get to see it proudly direct you to a post-hike brew or ice cream cone.
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.
Fresh blooms and brews sound like a pretty good combo to me, especially to cure the Monday blues. Starting later this month, you can order a beautiful bouquet from Daisy Chain Flower Farm and pick it up every other Monday at Cellarest Beer Project.
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