It’s tradition for The Avett Brothers to play a New Year’s Eve show in their home state of NC — and this year, they’re coming to Asheville, performing at Harrah’s Cherokee Center alongside The Infamous Stringdusters.
Want to ring in 2026 with the band? Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. But fair warning, these tickets will likely get scooped up fast. The band hasn’t played a New Year’s Eve show in Asheville since 2010.
Events
Events
Monday, July 21
“Art From the Garden” Gallery Exhibit | Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Black Mountain | Free | See the vibrant exhibit before it closes this Friday.
Foam Frenzy in the Park | Wednesday, July 23, Sunday, Aug. 10 | 1-3 p.m. | Jake Rusher Park | Free | Kids of all ages can beat the heat by frolicking in the foam and water wonderland.
Thursday, July 24
Love Shine Play Festival 2025 | Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | Various locations | $107+ | Feel the love at this yoga festival with expert-guided experiences like sunset hikes, sound baths, live music, and meditation throughout the area.
Widespread Panic | Thursday, July 24-Saturday, July 26 | 7 p.m. | Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville | $74 | The jam band will bring Southern blues rock tunes to the Land of the Sky for three days straight — there are still a few tickets available for the Thursday and Saturday shows.
“Appalachian Phoenix” | Thursday, July 24-Saturday, July 26 | 8-10 p.m. | Diana Wortham Theatre | $25+ | More than a performance, Appalachian Phoenix is a celebration of community, featuring art built from storm-salvaged materials and tributes to local heroes.
Friday, July 25
Shrek Rave | 9 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $23+ | City Editor Grace can attest that this event is as fun as it sounds — dress up for a night of bumping music and antics in the swamp.
Pacaso plans to expand to Italy. | Photo provided by Pacaso
How do you follow a record-setting year? By getting stronger.
Take Pacaso. Their real estate co-ownership tech set records in Paris and London in 2024. No surprise. Coldwell Banker says 40% of wealthy Americans plan to buy abroad within a year, so Pacaso’s planned Italy expansion is big.
They’ve already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date, including 41% YoY growth last year. (They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.) And you can invest for $2.90/share. †‡
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2025-2026 season, bringing plenty of dazzling talent to the stage. The season kicks off with the Grammy and Emmy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir performing “Peace” on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Outdoors
Lace up your sneakers — the first six miles of the Ecusta Trail are open to the public. Project progress has been delayed due to Helene, but once completed, the 19-mile trail will connect Hendersonville and Brevard. (WLOS)
Environment
It’s NC Moth Week, a statewide citizen science movement to document the insect’s different species as they face population decline. And it’s easy to get involved — all you need is some light and your smartphone. Snap pics of the moths and upload them to the iNaturalist app.
Ashevillian
According to this global map, Thomas Wolfe is the “most notable” person ever born in Asheville. The writer, most well-known for his novel “Look Homeward, Angel,” has a notability score of 3,611. Explore the other local legends on the map.
Civic
The city will continue restoration work on the historic Riverside Cemetery, doing another round of debris removal beginning today, July 21 and lasting throughout the week. Western Carolina University students have helped assess the storm-damaged cemetery and make recommendations for cleanup.
Real Estate
Get ready for new neighbors, Asheville is growing. The area ranked No. 10 on Construction Coverage’s list of mid-sized metro areas building the most homes. The study determined that the region is adding 25.5 new housing units for every 1,000 existing homes.
Community
Big news for Weaverville: AdventHealth wants to bring you more care, closer to home. With plans to add 129 new hospital beds and expand specialties at their new hospital, this project means more whole-person care for our community. You can share your voice by submitting a letter of support. Learn more.*
You can’t miss it with its mint green sign. | Photo by AVLtoday
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Asheville. Check out this list of 35+ places where a lunch for one costs $10 or less.
Downtown
Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk, 25 Haywood St.
Miraculously, nearly every item at this old-school eatery is under $10, including classic sandwiches like the Reuben, chicken salad, black bean burger, and “Big Ass Fried Bologna.”
Asheville Forager, 35 Wall St.
These sandwiches have been the talk of the town recently. A half Italian sub with ham, cotto salami, mayo, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, and oil + vinegar on a fresh-baked hoagie roll is $8.95, and it’s still bigger than City Editor Grace’s head.
Asheville Pizza & Brewing, various locations
On weekdays, head to the South Slope location from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or the North Asheville location from 12 to 2 p.m. for a $9.99 buffet with pizza, garlic knots, pasta, and soup.
Psst. Wondering what everyone bought during this year’s Prime Day? Here are the top most shopped items that The Buy team recommended — and some of them are still on sale:
👀 Slip into a soft pair of high-waisted leggings with NexiEpoch’s light-compression pair.
👀 It’s hard to say no to a two-in-one vacuum and mop roomba from iRobot, especially with features like “Clean While I’m Away.”
👀 Your under-sink storage space gets a lot more functional when you use these pull-out cabinet organizers that can fit around plumbing.
👀 Anker’s magnetic charging station charges devices two times as fast, all while replacing messy cords.
👀 The perfect lipstick doesn’t exi — ope, we nearly forgot about Clinique’s sheer, flattering Almost Lipstick.
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.
Reminder that the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association’s Benevolent Spirits initiative is underway through this Sunday, July 27. More than 20 local restaurants are donating $1 from each featured drink to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Explore the options to sip on while you support.
‡This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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