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💫 Written in the stars

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A view of the Quadrantid Meteor over North Georgia in January 2016. | Photo by NASA

The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak this weekend. If you’re trying to spot these elusive meteors streaking through the sky, bundle up and head somewhere dark.

Consult this chart for the best viewing hours for your location + check out the Dark Skies International map for spots with lower light pollution.

By our count, some of the darkest skies within driving distance are at Mayland Earth to Sky Park in Burnsville and the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in Rosman.

Events

Friday, Jan. 2

Winter Lights | Friday, Jan. 2-Sunday, Jan. 4 | 6-10 p.m. | The North Carolina Arboretum | $45+

Foreign Film Friday: “The Most Beautiful” by Kurosawa | 7-8:30 p.m. | Flood Gallery Fine Art Center | Free

JBOT Jazz Organ Trio | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Fitz and the Wolfe | Free

Saturday, Jan. 3

New Year Full Wolf Moon Blacklight Yoga | 6-7:30 p.m. | Asheville Community Yoga | $20

ROCK N ROLL HANGOVER ft. The New Variants, Jesse Velvet, Andrew Thelston Band | 7 p.m. | The Grey Eagle | $15

Sunday, Jan. 4

Grateful Sunday with Phuncle Sam | 2-5 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | Free

Shelley Gruenberg, Attacking the New Year | 7 p.m. | River Arts District Brewing | $15

Monday, Jan. 5

The CORE | 7-10 p.m. | Little Jumbo Bar | Free

Tuesday, Jan. 6

From These Mountains: Donna Ray Norton and Guests | Tuesday, Jan. 6-Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 1-3 p.m. | White Horse Black Mountain | Free
See our full events calendar

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Leave clutter in 2025 by donating unused items + clothing to Goodwill. Drop donations at any of four locations across Asheville to start the new year off fresh.*
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina

Survey says...

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1,116. That’s how many responses we received from readers during our Giving Campaign.

We analyzed all of those responses to learn more about what you enjoy — and want to see more of — in our newsletters. Here’s what you said:

  • ~20-25% of messages expressed that local info + events are our key value. These readers probably love the Events and News Note sections of our newsletter, along with our monthly Plan Ahead.
  • ~15–20% highlighted AVLtoday’s fun, positive tone.
  • ~10% said that we’re part of their morning routine, and we couldn’t be happier to accompany your morning cup of coffee.
  • ~10% praised our brevity + easy-to-read format, so we’ll be sure to keep this short.
  • Several people also called out our support of small businesses + our “no-politics” approach. Psst: More formalized small business coverage is coming soon, so be on the lookout.
Still want to contribute to our Giving Campaign? Click the link.

The Buy

Are you resolving to make 2026 your year of better sleep? The Buy Editor Emily swears by these simple yet effective products for restorative sleep:

👁️ A blackout eyemask with Bluetooth so you can listen to your favorite music or podcast while falling asleep.
🛏️ These fluffy, breathable pillows with a sophisticated, hotel-style gusseted design.
💤 A 100% cotton sheet set that gets softer with every wash + doesn’t pill.
🌜 This portable white noise machine so you can get a restful night’s sleep while on the go.
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The Wrap

Happy New Year, Asheville. As we dive into 2026, you can help me inform you about the news you want. Just fill out this form to submit a question about Asheville you want answered in the new year, and I’ll do my best to tackle it.
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