Music
2 weeks ago
Music venue White Horse announces free “Student Nights” for local college kids

White Horse Black Mountain, a local music nonprofit in Black Mountain, N.C., has announced that performances which fall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be “Student Nights,” with admission free-of-charge for local college kids with a school ID.

Entertainment
2 weeks ago
‘The Running Man’ has a charley horse of a third act – 828reviewsNOW

Following “The Long Walk” in September, “The Running Man” is the second film adaptation this year of a Stephen King novel about dystopian, gamified exercise. Like its downer cousin, I wouldn’t race to see it. Read more in our 828reviewsNOW look at Edgar Wright’s new movie.

Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Nov. 14-16

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. From a classic car meet-up to a miniature Renaissance festival, check out our list of things to do in Asheville and WNC.

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
‘Mallrats,’ ‘Clerks’ director Kevin Smith to appear at Asheville comic shop

Later this month, Kevin Smith, the acclaimed filmmaker, comedian and comic book writer, will be making an appearance at Comic Envy, a local North Asheville comic book shop, before a performance at the Orange Peel.

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in November 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

Looking for something new to watch? From a black comedy about alien abduction to a new biopic about the Nuremberg trials, check out our list of five new movies to see, stream or skip this November.

Entertainment
4 weeks ago
‘Predator: Badlands’ is a real good time – 828reviewsNOW

“Predator: Badlands” is the first of the sci-fi franchise to tell a story from the perspective of the titular alien warriors, but the latest in a recent run of terrific “Predator” movies. Dan Trachtenberg’s follow-up to “Prey” and “Predator: Killer of Killers” is a whole lot of fun. Read our review for more.

North Carolina Arboretum Executive Director Drake Fowler and Vic Isley, president and CEO of Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County TDA, on Thursday announced the coming of an outdoor art exhibition by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo.
On The Town
4 weeks ago
Tourism packages announced in advance of Dambo Trolls arrival

Later this month, a new collection of Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s world-renowned trolls will arrive at the North Carolina Arboretum. Whether you are an Asheville resident looking for a troll-tastic staycation or a visitor troll-hunting for a deal, Explore Asheville has prepared several lodging packages bundled with the Arboretum experience.

On The Town
4 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Nov. 7-9

Looking for things to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. From a party in the River Arts District to an all-vegan Thanksgiving feast, we have all kinds of activities in our weekend guide to Asheville and WNC.

Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Short plays and tall tales: Hendersonville Theatre’s One Act Play Festival

The One Act Play Festival is made up of two different sets of plays shown between Nov. 6-15, culminating in a Best of Show performance at 3 p.m. on November 16, 2025.

Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Harrowing Iranian film ‘It Was Just an Accident’ is made of scar tissue – 828reviewsNOW

Revered Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has returned with his latest movie, “It Was Just an Accident,” a filmic tour-de-force already generating Oscars buzz after winning the coveted Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. It deserves it. “It Was Just an Accident” is one of the best films of the year.