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City Guide
Find your volunteer vibe
Readers are eager to give back in ways both big and small. | Photo via Asheville Habitat for Humanity
April is National Volunteer Month, making it the perfect time to turn your special skills into acts of service. But with more than enough great causes in Asheville to support with your time, it can be daunting to find the perfect fit.
That’s why we’re taking a page out of Seventeen Magazine’s playbook and helping you find the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you with a special personality quiz.
Let’s get started.
Asked
Asked
How do you spend a free day?
A. Outside hitting the trails B. Connecting with friends + family C. Working on a DIY project D. Curling up with a good book
Artisphere presented by Prisma Health | Friday, May 8-Sunday, May 10 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC | Free | Browse work from 140 juried artists to find your next favorite piece while enjoying live music and exploring hands-on activities for all ages.*
📈 Looking for high-impact tools to lead more effectively?
Presented by Wake Forest Executive Education
Two additional workshops will be held September 10-11. | Photos provided by Wake Forest Executive Education
Offered by Wake Forest Executive Education, this acclaimed Leadership series continues in April and May with one-day workshops dedicated to professional development:
Leading Across Cultures and Generations | April 30
Leveraging a Growth Mindset for Personal, Team, and Organizational Success | May 1
Travel with Towson as he highlights five Douglas Ellington works, including Asheville City Hall + First Baptist Church. | Photo via Mountaineer Motor Tours
Learn
Step into Asheville’s roaring ’20s on the Douglas Ellington Architectural Trolley Tour, rolling out Sunday, May 3 and Sunday, May 24. Led by historian Heath Towson, the ride hits five landmark designs, from Asheville City Hall to S&W Cafeteria, celebrating 100 years of the architect who helped shape the city’s skyline.
Sports
McCormick Field’s $38.5 million renovation is nearly complete, but before knocking the project out of the park, it will go back before city council next week for approval on one more minor addition —292 sqft of additional signage, including a mural and entrance signs. Opening day is Tuesday, April 21. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Open
And just down the street from McCormick Field, home furnishings store Grounded Interiors has opened. It’s led by the former team of Dwellings in Biltmore Village, which was lost to Helene. Stop by the new showroom to inspire your next interior design project.
Cause
UNC Asheville is hosting a basic Skywarn storm-spotter training course at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. Speaking of unique volunteer opportunities, Skywarn storm spotter volunteers provide timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service.
Try This
Everyone who walks into Finest on the evening of Sunday, April 26 is a suspect. The immersive, The White Lotus-inspired murder mystery dinner drops you into a luxe hotel with a killer on the loose. Sip wine, savor five courses, and try to piece together clues before dessert.
Asked
Asheville’s Movies in the Park lineup has arrived, beginning with “Zootopia 2" in May. Beyond starlight cinema, what are your favorite free activities in Asheville?Tell us so we can give our free activities guide a refresh for the warmer months.
Wellness
Why buy multiple supplements when one can do it all? This top-rated, lab-tested supplement delivers essential fatty acids to support brain function, heart health, joint and skin health, and overall vitality. Get it for under $25.*
Correction
We flubbed our dates a bit when sharing about a beginner majhong club — it will be held on Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., and Sundays, 2-5 p.m. at the Tempie Avery Montford Community Center. Also note that these are not lessons. Reach out to organizer Wendy Lichtig for more details.
Editor’s Pick
♻️ Reduce, reuse, recycle, ReMix It
The nonprofit is shaking up the arts scene. | Photo via ReMix It
Very fittingly, Asheville’s first creative reuse store is making its debut this Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22.
ReMix It essentially serves as a non-profit thrift store for art supplies, offering new and gently used high-quality tools at affordable prices to support sustainable creation and lower the barrier of entry to making art.
The store is located at 202 Haywood Road, just across the street from Taco Billy. Have supplies that no longer spark joy? Make an appointment to donate.
Upon opening, you can shop Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Buy
Every week, lululemon drops new styles. From workout essentials to elevated loungewear, these are some of our recent favorites:
💎 Add a little color to your workout wardrobe with the perfect jewel-toned tank top designed with training in mind.
🎾 Or, go crazy and add a pattern. We love this retro paisley cropped tank and matching high-rise tennis skirt.
👗 Ideal for running errands, evening walks, or on the pickleball court, this pastel pink athletic dress will quickly become a staple in your spring wardrobe.
👕 No more sweating through your clothes during warm-weather outings. This men’s collared shirt boasts lightweight, quick-frying fabric for everyday wear.
👖Unwind after a long day by throwing on these ultra-soft lounge pants that you’ll never want to take off.
NC clocked in at No. 10 on a new WalletHub ranking of the best states for working from home. The report weighed factors like internet costs, home size, and cybersecurity, but as someone who’s been in the WFH game for quite a while, I’d argue there’s one more metric that matters: great outdoor work spots. Luckily, Asheville delivers.
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