From bold lines and bright colors to messages of love, equality, and activism, every piece feels alive with energy. | Photo by Victor Johnson, provided by Columbia Museum of Art
Day of the Dead Cerveza Oscura Party | 3-10 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | Free | Celebrate the launch of Highland’s new fall seasonal brew, Cerveza Oscura, a rich + flavorful Mexican-style Dark Lager, with a Day of the Dead Party.*
Incogni can help remove your personal information from the web. | Image via Incogni
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During Tuesday evening’s city council meeting, 44 citizens were approved to serve on four newly established Helene Recovery Boards. The boards cover Housing, Economy, People and Environment, and Infrastructure. See the appointees, which includes prominent local business owners, nonprofit leaders, and former civil servants.
Closing
Room Nine night club is closing this Saturday, Nov. 1 with a grand finale party. The College Street spot has been hosting late nights since 2014.
Biz
Director of the Western Women’s Business Center, Zurilma Anuel, is one of 30 advisors chosen to serve on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Latino Affairs. Anuel brings 15+ years of economic expertise to the council, which serves to make policy recommendations expanding opportunities for NC’s Latino community. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Award
Two local startups earned NC IDEA MICRO Grants of $10,000, designed to help advance young companies. Full Moon Tea Co. (which makes a mean hibiscus loose leaf, btw) and student transit logistics company Shuttlebee also get to participate in an eight-week customer discovery and product launch program.
Travel
During yesterday’s Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority meeting, stats showed that hotel occupancy is up from last year, while vacation rentals are down. However, both hotel and vacation rental revenue has dropped since September 2024 and staffing shortages remain an issue. But with domestic travel trending nationally, the outlook could improve. (Mountain Xpress)
Regional
Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine announced its Top Adventure Towns for 2025. Of course Asheville is represented, but the list is filled with small towns you maybe haven’t explored yet, from Burnsville to Abingdon, VA. Check it out to plan your next vacation adventure.
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Help fill local plates
Many are making sure that local plates are filled. | Photo via MANNA FoodBank
With food needs growing across WNC, here are nine local organizations feeding the community that residents can both access and support.
BeLoved Asheville
The nonprofit has introduced the EAT Card, feeding families, students, and seniors with gift cards to local stores. You can donate to provide more funds.
Donate shelf-stable and fresh, refrigerated, and frozen food at its Mills River warehouse. If you opt for a monetary donation, one dollar provides four meals.
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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.
If you’re still scrambling to make last-minute Halloween plans, let us help you out. Check out what’s going down in Asheville’s Halloween scene in our October Plan Ahead and on our events calendar.
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