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2 weeks ago
White Horse rebuilt: Music venue gallops back to Black Mountain
Just under four months after a section of White Horse Black Mountain collapsed during building renovation, the nonprofit music venue has reopened, with a full calendar of events on the way.
2 weeks ago
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.
2 weeks ago
Mountain movie palaces: The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Boone, N.C.
The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is a multi-performing arts venue located in the downtown district of Boone, North Carolina. With over 80 years of history, the theater has almost as many stories to its name as movies it has shown. Learn more in our latest "Mountain Movie Palaces" feature.
2 weeks ago
Purple team triumphs, $20K raised at colorful Goodwill fashion show
The 10th annual Color Me Asheville fashion show took to the stage at the Orange Peel last night. The Goodwill event, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, raised over $20,000 for Bounty & Soul, a local food-based nonprofit.
2 weeks ago
Comedian Candice Guardino bringing ‘Italian Bred’ stories, songs to Wortham Center
Comedian Candice Guardino is coming to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts this weekend with "Italian Bred," her one-woman, multi-character show.
2 weeks ago
Lookin’ butter-fly: Renovated farmyard unveiled at WNC Nature Center
Mayor Esther Manheimer, Asheville City Council members and Western North Carolina Nature Center staff participated in a ribbon cutting today for the Gateway to the Southern Appalachians exhibit, a renovated entrance, gift shop and farmyard with a brand-new butterfly garden experience.
3 weeks ago
Small Asheville vendors support each other with collaborative market
For many small vendors in Western North Carolina, supporting each other is as important as selling their wares. That is certainly the case for Traci Simpson, the founder of Read Me Unconditionally and the organizer behind the Buy Good, Do Good Market.
3 weeks ago
Pickleball prospects: City scouting two parks for 10-court complex
Citing enormous public enthusiasm for the sport, city officials have announced two potential sites for an eight to 10-court pickleball complex: Aston Park in downtown Asheville and Roger Farmer Park off of Patton Avenue.
3 weeks ago
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.
3 weeks ago
New movies to see, stream or skip in April 2026
Looking for a movie to see in Asheville this April? Learn what to see, stream or skip with our reviews of a cult horror reboot, a fresh spin on "Hamlet," a documentary of epic length and a niche new vampire flick.
3 weeks ago
The Haunted Farm to scare up tourism with ‘Halfway to Halloween’ event
For one weekend this May, The Haunted Farm will host a new horror experience, "Halfway to Halloween," hoping to draw in curious springtime crowds with creepy, crawly thrills.
3 weeks ago
One-woman play ‘Natural Shocks’ is an electrifying, intimate experience
"Natural Shocks" a one-woman show by Lauren Gunderson, is running from April 2-12 at the BeBe Theatre. Read our review for more.
3 weeks ago
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
3 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 10-12
Arbor Day observance, a grilled cheese-themed art market and an Italian ice birthday bash are all on our activity calendar for this weekend.
4 weeks ago
Animation station: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and a new ‘Star Wars’ show – 828reviewsNOW
Check out our review of the not-so super "Super Mario Bros." sequel and dive into our spoiler-free overview of the first eight episodes of "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord," now streaming on Disney+.
4 weeks ago
Free concert alert: ‘Stomp and Holler’ at Downtown After 5
The first Downtown After 5 concert of the year, "Stomp and Holler Night," will be held next weekend at Pack Square Park, located in the center of downtown Asheville.
4 weeks ago
New take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ coming to Flat Rock Playhouse
A fresh new adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is coming to Flat Rock Playhouse next month. According to the Flat Rock theater, the retelling will transform the story for the stage while retaining its essential emotional elements.
4 weeks ago
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
4 weeks ago
People at Work: Local chocolatier cooks up major step for family business
Molly Cook, the chocolatier behind Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates, a chocolate company she owns and operates with her husband, John Cook, is preparing a big step for her local business.
4 weeks ago
Mountain movie palaces: Flat Rock Bistro Cinema, Flat Rock, N.C.
Flat Rock Bistro Cinema is the next subject of "Mountain Movie Palaces," our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities.
