On The Town
5 months ago
RAD Brewing Company gears up for all-day Pride bash on Mystery St.

The River Arts District Brewing Company will host their RAD Pride Celebration from noon to 11 p.m., Saturday, June 28 at their 13 Mystery St. address just outside downtown Asheville.

Local
5 months ago
Highland Brewing to honor founder Oscar Wong at Sunday celebration of life

Oscar P. Wong, the late founder of Highland Brewing and beloved member of the Western North Carolina community, will be memorialized at a celebration this weekend in the field outside of his brewery.

(Courtesy: Andrew Plyler) A selfie with Alex "The Catman" McPherson taken in East Asheville.
Obituaries
5 months ago
Asheville icon: Remembering Alex ‘The Catman’ McPherson

Alex “The Catman” McPherson, nicknamed for his inseparable bond with his late cat, Thomas, was a loving member of the Asheville community. Following his death earlier this month, 828newsNOW is proud to share stories from the community about The Catman.

On The Town
5 months ago
2025 Juneteenth Celebration slate announced for June 16–20

The city of Asheville has announced their slate of Juneteenth events, including films, dinners, discussions and a Downtown After 5 celebration.

Health & Wellness
5 months ago
Inaugural Ayurveda: Smoky Mountain Yoga Festival debuts June 21

Grab your yoga mat and head west for a full day of classes, workshops, vendors, and more to celebrate the International Day of Yoga and the Summer Solstice at the inaugural Smoky Mountain Yoga & Wellness Festival in Haywood County.

A sunset over buildings in Biltmore Park.
Music
5 months ago
Free Biltmore Park concerts to be held once a month all summer long

South Asheville gets its own summer music series with Concerts in the Park. Biltmore Park Town Square has organized three different outdoor concerts to rock out to every second Friday, all summer long.

Arts & Culture
6 months ago
Pride Month in WNC blends celebration, activism

There’s a full slate of events across the Asheville area celebrating Pride Month

On The Town
6 months ago
Trails & Trains Festival chugs back into Old Fort this weekend

The 3rd annual Trails & Trains Festival returns to Old Fort, N.C. this weekend for a full schedule of free events, ranging from outdoor exploration to history talks to film festivals.

On The Town
6 months ago
Ashe-Vegas: Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival returns end of this month

Asheville’s annual burlesque showcase, the Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival, is back for its fourth year, with dozens of performers set to entertain Asheville across two venues and three nights.

An audience at the Orange Peel.
Music
6 months ago
June concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

Asheville boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of music taste. Check out our calendar of live performances set for June.

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