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1 week ago

Fork & Dagger: The Madness brings clever hybrid cuisine to North Asheville

After some early growing pains, this sushi-and-burger spot has hit its stride -- offering inventive cocktails, playful bento boxes and a lively atmosphere

1 week ago

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.

2 weeks ago

Sublime Theater shines with ‘Nightlight’ after muddled ’55 Mount Lee Drive’

The Sublime Theater & Press, a local theater company, is currently producing the world premiere of "Fire & Flood," a pair of short plays by Travis Lowe, through Oct. 18 at the BeBe Theatre in downtown Asheville. Read our review now.

2 weeks ago

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands to return downtown for fall convention

The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 19 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.

2 weeks ago

Montford Park Players conclude fantastic 53rd season with ‘She Kills Monsters’

The Montford Park Players roll a natural 20 with "She Kills Monsters," a love letter to "Dungeons & Dragons" and the final show of their 53rd season. Read our review now.

2 weeks ago

The Haunted Trail scares up fun for the whole family

At The Haunted Trail, spooky season is for everyone ... even the scaredy-cats. The annual family-friendly Halloween attraction is back for its 13th season from 6-9 p.m., Oct. 17-19 and 23-26, at the Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Drive.

2 weeks ago

Interlocking nuclear drama ‘A House of Dynamite’ blows its third act – 828reviewsNOW

Kathryn Bigelow is back. The filmmaker behind war thrillers like "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty" and cult action flicks including "Near Dark" and "Point Break" has returned to the director's chair for "A House of Dynamite," her first movie in eight years. Read our review now.

2 weeks ago

Healthy lifestyle hacks for seasonal shifts

At YogaSix Asheville, we believe yoga is a path that grows with you through every stage of life, and a steady practice to return to when everything around you is in transition. With a few simple lifestyle practices, you can nurture yourself and step into fall feeling grounded, strong and supported.

2 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 10-12

Looking for things to do this weekend in the Asheville area? We've got you covered.

2 weeks ago

Fork & Dagger: Blackbird charms with cocktails, falters on the plate

While the drinks, bone marrow and desserts delight, muddled entrees and heavy sauces leave this Biltmore Avenue spot grounded

2 weeks ago

What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan

More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.

3 weeks ago

October concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.

3 weeks ago

Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways

As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.

3 weeks ago

‘The Gift’ of giant puppets: Paperhand Puppet Project plans Wortham Center show

The Paperhand Puppet Project, a puppet-focused performance troupe, will return to Asheville next month to present "The Gift," the company's 25th anniversary production. Performances of 'The Gift" will run from Nov. 7-9 at the Diana Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

3 weeks ago

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.

3 weeks ago

5 new movies to see, stream or skip in October 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

From an offbeat Christmas love story to a ghost story led by a dog, here are five new movies to see, stream or skip this month. Read our guide below.

3 weeks ago

Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work

The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying those techniques at work may feel embarrassing.

3 weeks ago

No storm can stop their scares: The Haunted Farm returns for 2025 season

After Hurricane Helene destroyed their woods and canceled their shows last year, The Haunted Farm is back for its 2025 season bigger, better and scarier than ever. The Haunted Farm will run on weekends from Sept. 27-Nov. 1, 624 Townsend Road.

3 weeks ago

Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas

Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.

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