This masquerade look certainly falls in the evil category. | Photo via Marquee
Halloween is just around the corner, and we’re here to help you plan a fang-tastic night. Explore 15+ events, from ‘80s dance parties to a Halloween honky tonk. Marquee Masquerade Returns | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Marquee | Free | The theme of this masquerade bash is good vs. evil — but no matter what side you’re on, there’s plenty of music + live entertainment awaiting you.
AMOS After Hours: Creature Feature | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Asheville Museum of Science | $30 | During this 21+ evening, explore animal science and paleontology to see which Appalachian cryptids might have real teeth to them.
Brew Pump Halloween Dance Party | Friday, Oct. 31 | 5 p.m. | The Brew Pump | Free | This epic dance party is one of the biggest in West Asheville, with DJs on deck and food trucks on site.
Dark Market: Asheville’s Halloween | Friday, Oct. 31 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden | Free+ | Find all the oddities and curiosities your heart desires at this market filled with 35+ vendors specializing in all things alchemy.
“Seconds” are East Fork’s flawed but functional pottery pieces, available at up to 40% off. You’ll find mugs, bowls, plates + more in East Fork’s core and seasonal colors.
Plus, Counter Culture will be on-site slinging coffee all weekend, so you can sip and shop.
The sale is open to the public, no tickets necessary.
The city of Asheville is hosting a Neighborhood Matching Grants workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. at My Daddy Taught Me That’s center at 3 Hunt Hill Pl. Attendees will learn how registered neighborhood organizations can secure grants up to $5,000 for local projects and get help with applications.
Development
The Lady Gloria Ridge Community, a 41-unit affordable apartment complex by Haywood Street Congregation, is expected to welcome tenants by the end of the year. The West Haywood Street project is the first from the congregation’s housing nonprofit and is named for Gloria Howard Free, the local activist who created Asheville’s Goombay Festival. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Civic
Yesterday, we told you all about the newly established Helene Recovery Office, created to help carry out long-term projects in the county’s Helene Recovery Plan. Now, Buncombe County has named Kevin Madsen, an experienced emergency services and disaster recovery professional, the first Helene Recovery Officer to manage the office.
Drink
Wicked Weed’s month-long Appfest celebrations are culminating tomorrow, Oct. 25 with Appalachia Day. Raise a glass to regional makers of the Appalachian Artists Collective and groove to live music from the Saylor Brothers. Best of all, $1 from each pour will benefit Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.
Seasonal
Of course, you’ll need a costume to wear to the Halloween events we just shared. We think this list of costumes only Ashevillians would find scary is frighteningly accurate. Bonus points if you source the pieces from a local thrift store or secondhand shop.
Sports
Appalachian State’s Kidd Brewer Stadium is tied for No. 23 in the New York Times’ ranking of the 25 best college football stadiums in the US. As an App State alum I may be biased, but the two hour drive up to Boone for a game is well worth it for stunning views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
Pets
Your dog’s favorite event returns to The North Carolina Arboretum this weekend: the annual Halloween Dog Parade is Sunday, Oct. 26. Bring your costumed pup for best-dressed prizes, local vendors, and fall festivities in the gardens. This year’s theme is The Wizard of Paws.*
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Drink
What do you get when you combine a cozy wine bar with a charming garden atmosphere? Meet Rooted in Wine. Located in Fairview, the elevated spot offers an ever-changing list of wines by the glass — including premium Coravin selections — and a curated retail shop. Relax, sip, and stay awhile.*
Listen
With fall comes local-favorite festivals + live music (catch us at The Beths). Luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments). Explore a no-risk trial.*
Tech
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A libations legend and culinary powerhouse have joined forces for a brand new gin. Chemist teamed up with Luminosa to create Forager’s Gin, made with wild harvested ramps. Ramps have an oniony and garlicky aroma and flavor profile.
Just like Chemist suggests, you can try it out at Antidote or Luminosa in something like a Gibson or Bloody Mary.
If you try it and end up loving the savory cocktail, here are a few to grab around town:
Easy Tiger’s Savory Martini has EVOO washed gin, white balsamic, peperoncini, olive brine, cucumber, feta.
A voice-led trainer tool that helps you speak a new language with confidence, thanks to Babbel’s Fall Sale. Get 60% off today and practice real conversations at your own pace.*
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.
It’s a cold one this morning. If you want to warm up with something delicious, use our coffee guide to find a special seasonal bev with a caffeine kick.
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