The South Slope gets a new music venue. Plus, AIGA Asheville’s second annual design weekend; a paint pouring exhibit; and more.

The South Slope gets a new music venue. Plus, AIGA Asheville’s second annual design weekend; a paint pouring exhibit; and more.
Chef Jacob Sessoms opens three new eateries in a RAD hotel. Plus, hosts of the N.C. Food and Beverage Podcast throw Champtober Fest; Urban Orchard celebrates 10 years; and more.
Asheville Sister Cities brings a Day of the Dead celebration to Weaverville. Plus, a moonlit paddle down the French Broad River; the return of Surreal Sirkus; and more.
Where can locals and tourists go to get a bite after midnight? There are more options than you may think.
Seasonal regional tales at the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site’s annual event. Plus, the 14th annual Queer Girls Literary Reading; a new collection of poems from Hendersonville writer; and more.
The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival returns for a second year. Plus, former Kentucky poet laureate speaks at UNCA; a new book of poems from local author; and more.
WNC FoodWorks opens at the WNC Farmers Market. Plus, JAMBAR opens east coast hq in Asheville; a mobile nonalcoholic bar; and more.
“In [Lebanon], everybody cooks — it runs through our veins,” says Suzy Phillips, owner and chef of Gypsy Queen Cuisine.
The Knotty Gs put together the second annual John Prine tribute at The Grey Eagle. Plus, Mars Hill Brewing Co. hosts live music fundraiser for a postal worker who was carjacked; “Ben and Angela” premieres at the BeBe Theatre; and more.
Rare Bird Farm receives green light to hold events in Madison County. Plus, Blue Ridge Pride; a graffiti tour in the RAD; and more.
Lucky’s Asheville Food opens food truck and concession stand. Plus, a new brewery in Weaverville; Pop Bubble Tea celebrates Chinese Mooncake Festival; and more.
Mars Hill hosts the annual Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival and Madison Heritage Arts Festival. Plus, the Haywood County Studio Tour; the very first AshevilleCon; and more.
“[Owning a food truck] is constant maneuvering and pivoting — and figuring out what works,” says chef Queenie Mcleod, owner of Queens Island Cuisine food truck.
Asheville native opens a coffee shop at The District in Biltmore Village. Plus, Elliott Moss’ new ventures; Asheville Mardi Gras’ Cajun Cookoff returns; and more.
A Grateful Dead cover band celebrates a milestone. Plus, a new book from Asheville native; a celebration for the Hominy Creek Greenway; and more.
The second annual Women to the Front Festival expands to a weeklong celebration. Plus, “The Village Witch” releases her new book; A-B Tech’s student and faculty literature and arts publication “The Rhapsodist”; and more.
Meherwan Irani opens Botiwalla in West Asheville. Plus, WNC wins at the NCRLA Chef Showdown; the 77th North Carolina Apple Festival; and more.
Studio A at Pink Dog Creative celebrates ten years. Plus, a festival celebrating Earl Scruggs; a local author’s new book about her great-grandfather’s Civil War experience; and more.
Asheville’s oldest Black neighborhood celebrates heritage. Plus, Hendersonville Theatre hosts local bluegrass; the Asheville Symphony season begins; and more.
Notice from UNCA: The University of North Carolina Asheville Chancellor Search Advisory Committee will hold listening sessions on Friday, August 18, 2023.The sessions will be held virtually via Zoom webinars at the following times:12:30 p.m.: Staff2 p.m.: Faculty3:30 p.m.: Students5:30 p.m.: Community/AlumniThe Chancellor Search Advisory Committee meetings are subject to North Carolina’s Open Meetings Act, […]
A former business owner’s musical theater debut. Plus, a live dating game for singles; a “trashy” art exhibition; and more.