Photo
3 months ago
GALLERY: Big fun at the Marion Bigfoot Festival

Hundreds of sasquatch celebrators turned out for the annual Bigfoot Festival this weekend in Marion, N.C. Check out our photo gallery for all the best moments and weirdest merchandise from the 2025 festivities.

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Rollercoaster theatre: ‘Miss Julie’ stars Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson on their upcoming Attic Salt production

“Miss Julie” is a classic 19th century play written by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg. This September, the naturalistic tragedy will receive a brand-new adaptation at Attic Salt Theatre Company, directed by Jeff Catanese and starring Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson.

On The Town
3 months ago
What to do in the 828: Aug. 22-24

Searching for weekend plans? Look no further than our weekend guide to the 828, featuring everything from a fly fishing festival to community puppet performances to a record shop basement sale.

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Asheville Creative Arts to kick off 10th anniversary fundraiser at Peace Gardens

The Asheville Creative Arts 10th Anniversary Season Summer Soiree will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Peace Gardens & Market, 47 Bryant St. Donations will be accepted, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Pottery party: Reems Creek Pottery celebrates 10 years of artistic community

One Weaverville pottery studio is celebrating its 10th year around the wheel this Saturday with a community celebration. The Reems Creek Pottery birthday party will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, 181 Reems Creek Road.

A new mural that anchors The Wyre covers eight panels and features the work of three artists -- Victor Palenque, known as Ishmael, Asheville-based painter Amar Stewart and Miami-born artist Oscar Montes.
Arts & Culture
3 months ago
The Wyre brings 66-foot mural to River Arts District

Three artists contributed to eight-panel installation reflecting Asheville’s creative identity

Entertainment
3 months ago
Our 5 favorite films from the 2025 Asheville Film Festival – 828reviewsNOW

From horror shorts to family dramas to a black cat documentary, read our list of our five favorite films from the very first Asheville Film Festival, held last weekend in downtown Asheville.

Music
3 months ago
Weirdos: Alt-rock band Five Eight, PINKEYE to play Grey Eagle

The alternative rock band Five Eight is joining forces with the Asheville punk outfit PINKEYE for a concert and multimedia showcase at The Grey Eagle this weekend.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Body doubles: ‘Freakier Friday’ and ‘Nobody 2’ are subpar sequels – 828reviewsNOW

Two sequels are now playing in theaters: “Nobody 2,” an action film followup to the 2021 Bob Odenkirk vehicle, and “Freakier Friday,” a sequel to the Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis comedy made 22 years after the original. Read our reviews now.

Music
3 months ago
Old-time: Asheville celebrates 100 years of Appalachian music this autumn

“The Asheville Sessions: Celebrating 100 Years of Americana & Appalachia” will be held as a weekend-long series of events from Thursday, Nov. 6 to Sunday, Nov. 9 at venues across Asheville.

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