Dogs, cats and fish double as coworkers at many establishments. It is Asheville after all — one of the most dog-friendly places around.
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Dogs, cats and fish double as coworkers at many establishments. It is Asheville after all — one of the most dog-friendly places around.
“There’s a pride in businesses that are local, independent,” says Sherree Lucas, Go Local’s executive director. “You walk into these great stores and they’re so unique in the products that they offer at such good quality.”
The way to someone’s heart is through their stomach — or so the saying goes. Whether you are looking to celebrate with your pals, by cursing your luck in love or (gasp!) by going on a romantic date, you will find several options below to whet your appetite.
Rising costs have brought an already wrought situation to the brink, but Asheville-area artists continue to make it work.
The Trashy Vegan owners launch a new doughnut shop in Black Mountain. Plus: Asheville Restaurant Week 2022 arrives; Spicewalla and Poppy’s Handcrafted Popcorn collaborate; and plenty more!
The N.C. festival is increasing access with a weeklong virtual event, outdoor entertainment ramps up in October and more area arts news.
Three Southeastern-based improvisational groups perform Feb. 28 at Fleetwood’s.
The Asheville alt-pop duo’s monthlong Fleetwood’s residency continues Dec. 20 and 27.
Girls on Grass move effortlessly between surf, grunge and punk with a nod to the history inherent in those genres.
The Asheville-based Southern Gothic electro-rock duo play Fleetwood’s on Aug. 30.
The Asheville/Houston-based indie/noise rockers make their “local” debut Aug. 9 at Fleetwood’s
The creative team of Kevin Boggs and Max Murray reflect on their rock band’s terrifically cohesive “Domestic Bliss.”
The mass fake wedding extravaganza returns for a second year on Feb. 14.
Love is in the air and on the menu at many local restaurants, bars and breweries in and around Asheville.
Three of the sets noted below are free, but you can do your part to support local music by helping fill the tip jar. Lots of rock, surf and Americana in this roundup.
The Atlanta-based artist’s illustrations and standup skills will be on display Feb. 3 at Fleetwood’s.
The Indian standup comedian brings his new show to Fleetwood’s on Dec. 8.
The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter plays Fleetwood’s on Nov. 23.
The two days of workshops, music and dance parties take place Aug. 24-25 at Fleetwood’s and The Mothlight.
The Philadelphia dark-pop quartet plays Fleetwood’s on May 25.
Producers Erin Terry and Melissa Hahn and comedian Mimi J Benfield discuss the impact Eyes Up Here has had on the North Carolina standup scene.