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AVL Grit - Jun 27 2017

The Firefly Gathering on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

We interviewed some of the folks behind this year's Firefly Gathering, our featured event of the GritVegas Weekend Update! Plus, your 4th of July roundup.

Stolen Moments - Jun 27 2017

Highlands

Snapshots from a mountain town.

YoungAsheville - Jun 26 2017

Cindy Wilson of the B-52's to Play The Mothlight

Wilson will bring her new subtle and psychedelia sound to Asheville for one night, this Tuesday, June 27, at The Mothlight.

Source: Asheville Fringe Arts Festival website

Ali McGhee - Jun 23 2017

Fringe Celebrates Friends and Opens 2018 Submissions

On June 28th, the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival celebrates community supports and fans of the Fringe at the Crow & Quill, and opens submissions for the 2018 Fringe Festival.

The Daily Orca - Jun 23 2017

I, Daniel Blake (2017): Movie Reivew

Pointless bureaucracy and amazing performances take center stage in this moving film about people who are just trying to get by.

Natalie Bogwalker of Wild Abundance and the Firefly Gathering

AVL Grit - Jun 23 2017

An Interview with Natalie Bogwalker: Firefly Gathering 2017

We interviewed the creator and co-director of the Firefly Gathering, Natalie Bogwalker, about how she started the event and what to expect this year. Pre-registration for Firefly ends Monday.

Ali McGhee - Jun 22 2017

Feel the Beat at the Asheville Percussion Festival

From June 26 to July 2, dance to the beat of your own (and some internally renowned others') drum at the Asheville Percussion Festival.

AVL Grit - Jun 22 2017

emersion: Interactive + Immersive Theater on the GritVegas Weekend Update

This weekend, we head to a 100-year-old house in Montford to check out an immersive theatrical performance.

Stolen Moments - Jun 21 2017

Determined

Lately I’ve come to believe she never stops walking, like the mythical shark that can never rest.

Ali McGhee - Jun 21 2017

Shane Mauss Brings Science, Comedy, and Psychedelics to the Mothlight [Interview]

This weekend, comedian Shane Mauss returns to Asheville with a Saturday night show and Sunday live podcast taping on the final stop of his 100 city psychedelic comedy tour, "A Good Trip."

The Daily Orca - Jun 20 2017

The Bad Batch (2017): Movie Review

A film with a lot of possibilities that are unfortunately never quite realized.

Sexistentialism - Jun 19 2017

The Buttercup Game

Sometimes, we played the buttercup game. You hold up buttercups beneath each other’s chins and check the reflection’s color. If the buttercup reflects pale yellow, it means that you are in love. My chin was always yellow.

Ali McGhee - Jun 19 2017

Vision Quest: Traveling the Depths with Samuel Paradise

Samuel Paradise celebrates the release of his new album, Vision Quest, this Saturday at the Altamont Theatre in downtown Asheville, with support from Futexture and EmE. Read our album review here.

Jeff Mason - Jun 16 2017

5 Reasons to see Constellations at 35Below

Constellations ends this Sunday, 6/18. Get it before it's gone.

Guest Grit - Jun 16 2017

The Better Dads Festival: Music and Community on Father's Day Weekend

Introducing the Better Dads Festival, happening June 17th and open to all.

The Daily Orca - Jun 15 2017

It Comes at Night (2017): Movie Review

An intense and truly scary examination of what we all may be capable of

AVL Grit - Jun 15 2017

Your Guide to All Go West on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

All Go West is this Saturday and Sunday in West Asheville. Here's who we're most excited to see. Plus, your rundown of what else is happening this weekend.

CTZNWELL founder Kerri Kelly at a living wage rally. Source: ctznwell.org

AVL Grit - Jun 13 2017

Light On Yoga: The Asheville Yoga Festival Invites Expansion (July 27-30)

This year, the Asheville Yoga Festival would like to introduce you to a few new faces.

Stolen Moments - Jun 13 2017

Swimming Hole

It's almost summertime, and that means it's time to visit a swimming hole.

Hey Y'all - Jun 12 2017

Biscuits and Beginner's Mind

Our new correspondent is new in town. The first thing she discovers? Asheville is small, y'all!

Source: Ewan Munro, London // Wiki Commons

Tay Greenleaf - Jun 12 2017

Haywood Country Club comes to Haywood Road

The I & J building on Haywood Rd. is slated to become West Asheville's newest neighborhood hot spot.

YoungAsheville - Jun 11 2017

Lukr to Play Timo's House on June 15

In anticipation for Lukr's Asheville debut at Timo's House on Thursday June 15, he was kind enough to answer a few questions for us.

AVL Grit - Jun 9 2017

Xpand Fest and More to Do this Weekend in Asheville on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Your weekend is here! How will you spend it? Asheville Grit will be at Xpand Fest; come say hi!

Blacksmithing with Todd at Firefly Gathering. Source: fireflygathering.org

AVL Grit - Jun 8 2017

Firefly Gathering Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow

This year's Firefly Gathering, which takes place in Leicester, marks the 10th anniversary of the earth skills-based event. Early bird pricing for Firefly ends tomorrow.

Jeff Mason - Jun 8 2017

ZOMBIE POETRY CABARET FUNDRAISER AT THE ALTAMONT THEATRE SUNDAY 6/11

Asheville’s Poetry Cabaret Collective has been accepted into the prestigious Capital Fringe Festival and is raising funds to perform for one week of the festival in July.

Photo by Eric France; models: Sarah Hoover, Victoria Rae, Betsabe Fregoso Lee; hair by Twisted Sisters Event Styling Makeup by Terran Ward ; Clothing design by Amanda Rose of Amanda Rose Studios

AVL Grit - Jun 7 2017

FASHMOB IX: Cover Story's Stunning Industrial Backdrop

Revisit—or discover—FASHMBOB IX: Cover Story with this video, produced by Anthony Harden of Alt Media Pros.

AVL Grit - Jun 7 2017

Negroni Week 2017: Find Out Where to Drink, or Make Your Own Negritti

Negroni Week just kicked off. Here's where to try out the local varieties. Plus, a recipe to stir up your very own Negritti!

Stolen Moments - Jun 2 2017

Falafel 5K

Musings while monitoring the Falafel 5K.

AVL Grit - Jun 2 2017

Just Brew It: Highlighting Home Brewing on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

The weekend is full of fun, including Just Brew It, the homebrewing festival held at the Wedge. Check it all out!

AVL Grit - Jun 1 2017

All Go West Returns with a 2-Day Festival

All Go West is bigger and better this year, with a schedule that highlights musical talent from around the region over two days.

Brewing Up a Storm - May 31 2017

Kendra Penland : The Cool Aunt of Asheville Beer

Kendra Penland, Executive Director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance, is a local hero, an inspiration, and a force to be reckoned with. Find out her story, just in time for Asheville Beer Week.