We’re swooning over this new bookshop. A Thousand Loves Romance Bookshop will soon begin to pop up across Asheville, with plenty of passionate page-turners.
The shop’s first pop-up is this Thursday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Drawing Board Tattoo. Of course, you can stock up on romance and fantasy novels, but if you’re a true hopeless romantic, you ink your heart on your sleeve — check out the flash tattoos for the event.
After Thursday, the story continues next week with a silent book club, and another book club the following week discussing local author Mazey Eddings’ “Well, Actually.”
Events
Events
Monday, Aug. 18
A Dreamy Late Summer’s Eve | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Boomer’s Bourbon and Cigar Bar | $50 | Sip on a craft cocktail while you take in the immersive Shakespeare show combining live music, dance, drag, and cirque.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Yoga & Coffee | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Cooperative Coffee Shop | $10+ | Balance your mind and body on the outdoor deck, then head inside for coffee and community.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Trail Running Film Festival 2025 | 5:30 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $25+ | Celebrate the spirit of trail running through stories of adventure, personal transformation, and connection.
Southside Family Movie Night | 6-8 p.m. | Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center | Free | Settle in with a bag of buttery popcorn for a showing of “Monsters, Inc.”
Friday, Aug. 22
The United for Youth Block Party | 5-8 p.m. | Pack Square | Free | Students and families are invited to savor the last days of summer and prep for the school year with live performances, food trucks, community info booths, and STEAM activities.
Parlour in the Palm Magic Experience | 6 p.m. | Fitz & the Wolfe | $50 | Prepare to be under a spell during this evening of close-up magic — your ticket includes a craft cocktail.
Saturday, Aug. 23
4th Annual HarvestFest Supporting ASAP | 3-6 p.m. | Olivette Riverside Community and Farm | Free+ | Support local farmers during this afternoon of good food, community, and music, all to benefit ASAP.
Friday, Sept. 5
Healthy Aging Day | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Reuter Family YMCA | Free | Celebrate Healthy Aging Day presented by Hopscotch Primary Care, with local community organizations, prizes + giveaways, fitness demonstrations, and wellness resources.*
Think morning strolls, sky-high zoo views, and nights filled with jazz, pinball, and perfectly mixed cocktails. | Photos provided by Experience Columbia SC
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Last week, the Asheville Humane Society experienced double its average intake. With the shelter at capacity, adoption fees for adult animals will be waived through the end of the month. Fall in love with a new furry friend.
History
Nearly 100 years ago, John D. Rockefeller Jr. signed a $5 million check to essentially establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all without setting foot onto the land. Author Steve Kemp explores why in his latest book, “An Exaltation of Parks: John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s Crusade to Save America’s Wonderlands.” (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Active
Jus’ Running is turning 27, and it’s celebrating its birthday at the Asheville Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K this weekend. Register to run or volunteer as a pacer. After the race, you can stop by to shop and get gait and injury assessments.
Eat
If you’re looking for an out-of-the-box breakfast, Vortex Doughnuts is straying ever so slightly from sweets with a donut breakfast sandwich. The yeast donut “bun” gets topped with scrambled eggs, American cheese, and your choice of bacon or sausage. Bonus: It can also be made vegan.
Cause
RiverLink is looking for volunteers to help with a wetland project at A-B Tech, creating habitats for native plants + animals, filtering rainwater, and reducing flash flooding risk. Help remove invasive Japanese Stiltgrass on Monday mornings in September.
Try This
Talk about a golden opportunity — auditions are now open for “Air Bud Returns,” the latest installment in the beloved movie series. If you want to sign up your golden retriever, you’ll need to submit a video of their best skills. For the camera-shy dogs, 30+ pet-friendly ideas await in Asheville.
Number
50 minutes. That’s how much daylight will be lost in Asheville during the month of August as the sun progressively rises later and sets earlier. We recommend taking advantage of the daylight while you have it by hitting a local trail. (AccuWeather)
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Asheville’s major employers dominate industries from healthcare to hospitality. | Photo by @overasheville
If our “Jobs of the Week” section has you thinking about a career shift, there are more local resources to support a change.
This Thursday, Aug. 21, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Inclusive Hiring Partners are hosting the BCK2School & BCK2WRK Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plus, Posana is hosting its own job fair today, Aug. 18 to hire front and back of house positions for its new Biltmore Park location, set to open this fall.
The treat yourself organization staples you need to celebrate back-to-school season in style. No kids? No problem:
🗃️ This best-selling clear plastic drawer organizer set comes with 25 pieces — split them up around the house, or create the most organized office + desk system there ever was.
🌈 These legging organizers (yup, that product exists) save space in your closet and allow you to rainbow-fy your workout clothes.
🗂️ Speaking of rainbow-fy… grab a chic acrylic paper tray and a collection of rainbow file folders for a polished desktop look.
🗒️ Always writing to-do lists? You’ll probably love this one.
🖊️ Snag an instant mood-boosting purchase: rainbow felt-tip pens by Papermate.
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.
By a pretty considerable margin, “expertly crafted espresso” is y’all’s top priority when picking a local coffee spot. I can certainly respect that, but I’m almost always there for the cold brew.
This cold brew packs a POW!
Photo via Dynamite Roasting Co.
Luckily, Dynamite Roasting just released canned nitro cold brew for the perfect cup of on-the-go joe. Right now, you can pick it up at Dynamite Coffee Bar in Black Mountain, but it’s soon headed to retailers selling Dynamite bags.
If you book it through the Asheville Half Marathon this weekend, it might be time to start training for the Asheville Marathon in March. With “runcations” on the rise, RUN just named the race one of 12 worth traveling for. Although I must admit, I’m more of a 5K girl myself.
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