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New Retail Store Swahili Coast Opens
New Retail Store Swahili Coast celebrates opening downtown, promoting artisan co-operatives in East Africa
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Loretta Holloway returns to AVL
Loretta Holloway returns to Diana Wortham Theatre
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Open Studio: Ginger Huebner
Ginger Huebner is an artist, collaborator, educator and visual translator
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Once Upon A Child comes to AVL
Once Upon A Child®, a leading children’s clothing and accessories retail resale concept, announced the grand opening of its location in Asheville.
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Interview With Local Musician Peter the Poet
Asheville Grit Blogger Rachel discusses Asheville's hip-hop scene with local musician Peter the Poet.
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Firefly Gathering
Near the summer solstice each year, around 1,000 people convene from around the globe for the Firefly Gathering.
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Local Artist Chosen for TED.com
Local artist Ginger Huebner's TEDx Asheville talk was chosen for the TED.com website and the TEDx Editor's choice. She offers the question: What if we had conversations without even saying a word, and instead used imagery and color alone?
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INAUGURAL INDUSTRY DISCOUNT BARGAIN BLOWHOLE BONANZA
Unique yard-sale style event happening May 21st!
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COVID & Entrepreneurship
Inside the small business journey of Interior Painting of Asheville
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Singer-Songwriter Kevin PM Comes to Asheville
Live music coming to Emote!
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THE EVOLUTION OF SPA
FIRST EVER SOCIAL SPA OPENING MAY 5TH IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
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theWorst w/s/g Smoky Mountain Sirens & Pipsqueak @ Static Age Records APRIL. 16
Portland, Maine indie-punk/alt-rock trio theWorst are preparing to release their brilliant sophomore LP, Yes Regrets, on June 3rd.
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Introducing Med Night: Let It All Hang Out
The Med announces new late-night menu.
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Interview with Musician Pierce Alexander
An interview from a musician out of Charleston, Pierce Alexander.
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A definitive ranking of the best ribs in Asheville
A few weeks ago I came up with a mission for my friend and I to embark on. A mission of great importance and dignity. This mission: finding out who has the best rack of ribs in Asheville.
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Trashy Vegan event raises money for Non-profit Animal rescue
The Trashy Vegan raises money for Sister Kitten Animal Rescue
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unique perspective on the Asheville substance abuse crisis
Local gas station clerks give a unique perspective on the Asheville substance abuse crisis
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Musician Biography: Pierce Alexander
A biography of musician Pierce Alexander
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Pierce Alexander Releases Debut Album
Musician based out of Charleston, SC has just released a new album.
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Color Me Goodwill Fashion Show
Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Annual Color Me Goodwill fashion show!
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Asheville Asks: The Sikh Community
For this Asheville Asks, we interviewed some local folks on Sikhism.
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The faces of sexual harassment in Asheville's restaurant business
Women from multiple local restaurants who have faced sexual harassment share their stories.
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Tzedek Social justice fund honors local leaders
Tzedek Social Justice Fund announces winners of their Brilliance Awards and shares information about their wonderful program.
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Newly Opened Marquee Asheville
Marquee Asheville--a newly opened marketplace in Asheville's RAD.
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EMO Night at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR's Emo Night returns on February 11th.
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Rise of Alternative Education in Buncombe County
Intern Cailey McGinn interviews students and staff at the University of North Carolina Asheville to get their take on the rise of alternative education in Buncombe County.
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Nonprofit Energy Savers Network is here to help WNC families
Energy Savers Network is a nonprofit dedicated to lowering energy costs for low-income families in WNC.
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Artist Highlight: Matthew Rentz
Matthew Rentz is an Asheville-based painter who specializes in modern, large-scale oil paintings
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Here are some helpful resources for those affected by breast cancer.
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A Winter of Poetry
Many poetry events taking place this winter at the CCC!
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Asheville Asks: A Rising Musician
We asked a rising musician what it's like coming into the Asheville music scene.
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2021 Upcoming Holiday Events in Asheville
With December rolling up, Asheville is riling up for the holiday season. To welcome in everyone’s favorite time of year, we are highlighting five holidays events to stir locals and visitors alike into seasonal cheer.
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Stay Weird: The History of Asheville's Signature Art Piece
Anyone who’s driven through Asheville has noticed the old silo located by the water in the River Arts District with “Stay Weird” graffitied artfully across the front. Here's a little info on the art piece.
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Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum
Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum are back!
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Winter Wonderland at Grove Arcade
November 18th through January 3rd the Grove Arcade will be a Winter Wonderland!
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New Small Businesses in Asheville, 2021
A highlight of five new small businesses for locals and visitors alike to check out
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Art Centers in Asheville That Give Back
Asheville has a thriving creative scene and we wanted to highlight a few art centers that are tying art to community.
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Immersive Artistry at Biltmore
November- January the Biltmore hosts "Legends of Art & Innovation"
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REVIEW: Wiley Cash’s “When Ghosts Come Home”
Blogger and intern Elizabeth Devido follows up her author feature on Wiley Cash with a review on his novel "When Ghosts Come Home".
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Autumn Drink Specials 2021
Halloween may be over, but there is still plenty of autumn left in the air and that calls for festive drinking! Here are some of Asheville’s seasonal drinks we’re excited about.
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