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Burial Beer Co. is adding a RAD taproom to its repertoire and starting a new chapter in one of Asheville’s most storied creative spaces.
The team announced plans to revitalize Curve Studios, a 1916 building originally constructed by Standard Oil and long stewarded by artist Pattiy Torno.
“Reinvesting in the RAD’s flood plain is no easy matter. Doing it in a way that maintains its historical structures and creative backbone is even harder,” the team wrote on social media, outlining plans to remove impervious surfaces while preserving the site’s industrial character.
The brewery has taken on similar projects, restoring a former Civilian Conservation Corps site into a multi-building campus for its Forestry Camp location near Biltmore Village.
Burial says more details will be shared in the coming years as the project evolves.
Save the date. AVL Sounds Fest is on for Aug. 6-9, bringing live music to 15+ local venues — and starting Wednesday, April 15, locals can score discounted tickets. ICYMI, the fest is the evolution of AVLfest, rebranded as the founding partners forged independent creative paths.
Civic
Asheville City Council will consider eliminating parking minimums this summer alongside zoning changes that would allow larger accessory dwelling units and duplexes in all residential districts. The amendments are an interim step ahead of a full overhaul of the city’s 1997 Unified Development Ordinance, expected by 2028. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Listen
About half a year after announcing its impending closure, Echo Mountain Recording Studios announced a surprise return to the historic North French Broad Avenue church. Now, the time has come to celebrate its grand reopening with studio tours, meet + greets, and good times on Sunday, April 19.
Active
After a long winter break, the nets are up and the Aston Park Tennis Center is back open for the season, welcoming players of all ages and skill levels. The ball is in your court now.
Outdoors
Kuwohi Road is now officially open for the season, leading to the Kuwohi Observation Tower (formerly known as Clingman’s Dome) — the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at 6,643 ft. It’s quite a popular destination, so expect limited parking.
Job
Buncombe County Government is hiring for key positions, and you can throw your hat in the ring at the upcoming county career fair on Thursday, April 23 at the East Asheville Library from 12 to 5 p.m.
Featured
3... 2... 1... liftoff. NC native Christina Koch is making history as the first woman to fly around the moon on Artemis II this week. Keep an eye on the historic mission’s path this week as the team approaches the moon.
Featured Home
This Marion home sits on a whopping 10 acres of land. Explore 50+ photos of the 2023 build, including a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, covered back porch, vaulted living room ceilings, and a secret bookcase door.*
City Guide
🎒 Your spring break survival guide
Let kids find a new love of climbing. | Photo by AVLtoday
Spring break is around the corner (read: next week for ACS students). From climbing walls to animal encounters, here’s a packed lineup of kid-friendly activities to combat the “I’m bored” blues. Cultivate Climbing | The new bouldering is outfitted in Foundy Street’s old indoor skatepark and offers climbing routes for all levels. Just note that kiddos under 16 years old require attentive adult supervision.
Lakeview Putt & Play| More than just mini golf, this entertainment center boasts laser tag, Gellyball (think paintball with no stains), and virtual reality gaming rooms.
WNC Nature Center | Get some face time with black bears, red wolves, river otters, and more, all while learning about the amazing animals of WNC. We Rock the Spectrum | This indoor play space offers specially designed sensory play equipment, creating an inclusive environment for children who are neurodivergent.
Sky Lanes | It’s a classic for a reason. Challenge each other to some family-friendly competition, then take a group photo outside next to The Big Lebowski mural.
Sprucing up the house? Shop fresh rugs and runners that will brighten your home for spring:
🏡 These gorgeous area rugs aren’t just pretty to look at — they’re non-slip, thin enough to fit under doors, and low-pile so dust and dander won’t get trapped.
🚪 Treat the front porch to a 4.7-star rated striped or buffalo check doormat that’s easy to wipe down, vacuum, or throw in the wash.
🌼 Fill the whole room with a vintage floral rug that’s machine washable and complete with non-slip backing.
👟 Add a new look and extra safety to stairs with rubber backed stair treads — just place and go with no adhesive needed.
🛁 Your bath mat has seen a lot of feet — shop a fresh one that’s ultra-absorbent and non-slip for under $20.
I’m ecstatic to have Burial coming to my backyard in the RAD, and I’m raising a “One Of Us Will Have To Bury The Other” (my favorite beer of theirs) in celebration.
If you love the ever-so-dramatic beer names as much as I do, use the brewery’s amusing guide to name your own beer. Mine is “Adept Bleakness Engulfed in a Decaying Conviction.” I think it would be a stout.
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