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Business
1 week ago
ArtsAVL announces $1.2 million grant program for WNC arts nonprofits

ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has launched a $1.2 million Nonprofit Arts Recovery Grant Program intended to support the long-term recovery of Western North Carolina arts nonprofits.

On The Town
2 weeks ago
Wall Street stairs due for new ‘do as ADA solicits local mural

The Asheville Downtown Association is asking Asheville artists to submit their qualifications to redesign and install a mural on the staircase at 43 Wall St. The project is intended to increase pedestrian traffic and improve quality of life along the city street.

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Fringe Fest returns for its 24th weird year with over 70 arts events

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will return to the city March 15-22, bringing more than 70 different experimental, offbeat, always-interesting arts events with it.

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Phantom Lamp Theatre Company leans into its name with ghostly new show

A new theater company has emerged in Asheville from beyond the veil. Phantom Lamp Theatre Company will bring their first show, “Close Quarters,” an original play by local playwright Abby Auman, to the stage for two weekends, Feb. 20 to March 1.

Community
2 weeks ago
Hendersonville YMCA to honor local Black basketball legends

Later this month, the Hendersonville Family YMCA will host a community Black History Month celebration honoring local Black basketball champions.

Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
WNC AIDS Project plans annual ‘Dining Out For Life’ fundraiser for April

The Western North Carolina AIDS Project will hold its 24th annual Dining Out For Life fundraiser this April at participating restaurants all over Asheville and Western North Carolina.

On The Town
2 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 20-22

Between Lunar New Year, UNC Asheville Homecoming and National Margarita Day, Feb. 20-22 is another big weekend for Asheville. Check out our guide for more things to do.

Business
2 weeks ago
Adult gift shop Boutique Royale is building a royal community

Located just outside of Biltmore Village in South Asheville, Boutique Royale offers lingerie, adult toys and novelty items to people of all shapes, sizes and sexualities. For owners Patrick Kennedy and Katie Collins, a married couple, creating a safe, inclusive space for their community was priority number one.

“Black Stories in Census Tract 2” explores the social, cultural and historical impact of the Stumptown, Hill Street and South Montford communities.
Community
2 weeks ago
Exhibit highlights legacy of Asheville’s historic Black neighborhoods

‘Black Stories in Census Tract 2’ honors Stumptown, Hill Street and South Montford through oral histories and multimedia storytelling

Photo
2 weeks ago
Asheville marks ‘National Day of Direct Action’ with pair of protests

A pair of political protests were held in Hendersonville and Asheville today as part of a “National Day of Direct Action.”