Happy Thanksgiving, Asheville. We’re scaling back our content a bit through the weekend so that our team can step away and enjoy time with loved ones. We’ll be back to our usual coverage next week!
🎁 Shop small this Saturday
See stunning work from 300+ artists. | Photo via Marquee
Here at AVLtoday, we like to keep things local all year long, but on Small Business Saturday, the rest of the country joins us in our mission to shop small.
Founded by American Express in 2010 and cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011, Small Business Saturday is an initiative to bring small businesses to the forefront of the holiday shopping season on the last Saturday of November.
This year’s event falls on Saturday, Nov. 29, and we want to make shopping local as easy as possible. This map will allow you to find small businesses in your area.
Check out all the small businesses in Biltmore Village + beyond.
Screenshot via American Express
Where we’re doing our shopping:
Marquee | Shop art + handmade goods from more than 300 vendors.
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The Buy
It may be Thanksgiving, but some of the best Black Friday deals are available today. While everyone else is busy in the kitchen, shop these deals and save big.
🧥 Take 30% off this trendy cropped puffer vest complete with pockets and a collar to keep your neck warm.
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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.
Happy Thanksgiving, friends. I hope today goes smoothly for all of the hosts — especially the type-B folks like myself. If you’re still finalizing the last-minute details, Grace rounded up some stellar tips to help set up the perfect function, complete with an Asheville-inspired playlist plus lighting and centerpiece ideas.
And here’s a table conversation starter for you, since sweet potatoes reign true in NC: Is sweet potato casserole a side dish or a dessert? Now, debate.
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