Check out this pup-arazzi shot of a winning dog from a previous year.
Photo by Elliot Schwartz
A doggone good time
Patton Avenue Pet Co.'s annual WestVILLEminster Dog Show returns this Saturday, June 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at One World Brewing’s West Asheville location.
Think your pup stands out from the pack? For $15, you can register them to compete in categories like Best Underbite, Best Wrinkles, and Best Costume — entry is $10 if you just want to spectate. And best of all, proceeds benefit the life-saving work of the Asheville Humane Society.
The fun extends into the night, with local band Sheepdog taking the stage after the show.
Events
Events
Monday, June 16
The Aquabats! | 8 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $39 | The superhero ska-punk band will bring the ‘90s vibes to the stage with support from Koffin Kats and Mike V & The Rats.
The Bard For Beginners | 6-7:30 p.m. | Lamplight AVL | $15 | Instructor Alexandra Wingo is making Shakespeare more accessible, teaching you how to approach the text and ease into unfamiliar language.
Tuesday, June 17
Wild Community Walks | 5:30-7 p.m. | Location TBA | $15+ | Take a guided walk to forage for mushrooms, make friends with forest critters, and gather woodland plants to make tea.
Wednesday, June 18
Yoga in the Garden | 12-1 p.m. | Pearson Garden and Food Hub | $5+ | Spend lunchtime each Wednesday finding your zen surrounded by nature.
Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” | Thursday, June 19-Sunday, July 6 | Times vary | Asheville Community Theatre | $18+ | Go “Under the Sea” to find out if Ariel’s dreams are really all she bargained for in this splashy play.
Friday, June 20
It’s A New Morning In Biltmore Village | 5-8 p.m. | New Morning Gallery | Free | Celebrate the community’s resilience as the institution reopens with a toast, live music, and a first look at handcrafted work from new and returning artists.
Summer Solstice Fest | 5-10 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing | Free | Shop from a market of eclectic vendors, jam with Holler and Crow, snap aura photos, get tarot readings, and sip on the new beer, “The High Priestess.”
Saturday, June 21
Funk DJ Series with DJ Colé | 6-10 p.m. | The Funkatorium | Free | Catch a live DJ set in the Funk biergarten.*
Altura Architects staff gathered to celebrate 40 years with clients, collaborators, and their supportive Asheville community. | Photo courtesy Jordan Powers
That’s an impressive feat for any small biz. But even more impressive is how they celebrated: Altura’s 40th Anniversary Donation Match Challenge aimed to raise $10,000 for Mountain True’s post-hurricane recovery efforts in WNC.
UNC Asheville announced plans to develop the 45-acre urban forest bordered by Broadway Street and W.T. Weaver Boulevard for its Millennial Campus. Plans for phase one include a multi-purpose stadium in collaboration with Asheville City Soccer Club and mixed-use housing for students, staff, and the community. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Cause
Mountain Housing Opportunities received a $1 million grant from the Truist Foundation WNC Recovery and Resiliency Fund to support long-term disaster recovery. The money will be used to construct new homes in Black Mountain, complete storm-related repairs, and rehabilitate the nonprofit’s affordable mixed-use properties in the RAD.
Seasonal
Summer is coming. The summer solstice is this Friday, June 20, which marks the astronomical start of the season. It’s also the longest day of the year — measured by the amount of daylight — and the sun will set in Asheville at 8:48 p.m.
Arts
Nonprofit Echoes of the Forest unveiled its first piece created using fallen trees from Helene’s wreckage. Chester Shuey of Appalachian Joinery crafted a bench from an 800-pound white oak — see it sitting in front of Foundation Woodworks in the RAD and learn more about the future “echoes.”
Real Estate
Asheville City Council approved a conditional zoning request to build a 19-unit complex of low-cost studio apartments in Arden. Developer, Clifton Trust, intends for the complex to house service industry and blue-collar workers. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Biz
Tomorrow, June 17 at 5:30 p.m., Go Local Asheville and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting “The Asheville Small Business Owner’s Guide to Tariffs: From Impact to Action.” Business owners impacted by tariffs or just curious to know more can register for the free info session.
Eat
Odds are, you’ve seen miso starring on a local menu or at the grocery store. AWNC company has been making the fermented soy paste, which has roots in Chinese and Japanese cuisine, for 45+ years. Learn about American Miso Co. and find a delicious recipe to try.
STEM programs at UNC Asheville are growing: the university just received a $1 million gift to establish the Woodward Scholars Program, which will provide scholarships, undergraduate research grants, and internship + study abroad opportunities for STEM students. See the full impact.*
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen in the last four years, widely due to the increased frequency and scope of natural disasters like hurricanes, fires, and floods. Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you’re wasting money on overpaying for insurance (and how you could save).*
Murphy-Oakley Park has accessible entry and a music area. | Photo via Asheville Parks and Rec
School’s out for summer, and the fun is just beginning. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 30+ kid-friendly activities around the 828.
Lakeview Putt & Play
More than just mini golf, this entertainment center boasts laser tag, Gellyball (think paintball with no stains), and virtual reality gaming rooms.
Gamers’ Haunt
Pique your kids’ imagination with games that take them on magical, mythical quests. Bonus: The store also hosts a “Magic: The Gathering!” summer camp, teaching reading, logical thinking, social, and math skills through the fantasy card game.
Murphy-Oakley Park
This park packs a lot in its 7.7 acres, including the city’s first all-abilities playground. There are plenty of slides, climbing + spinning structures, swings, musical instruments, and designated cognitive play areas to let imagination run wild.
Olay Super Cream with sunscreen. The tried-and-true cream boasts better hydrating power than the No. 1 luxury moisturizer on the market — plus, it plumps, firms, and protects skin, making it a great daytime moisturizer to wear alone or under makeup.
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.
Beginning this Friday, June 20, Harvest Records is hosting its first 45 Records Dollar Sale. Through Sunday, head down to the basement to explore the huge selection of 45s and take a few home. The more you buy, the bigger the discount you’ll get.
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