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The Handcrafted Dambo Trolls are watching—and they want to learn about you at the North Carolina Arboretum’s Trolls: A Field Study.
The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026.
The Acting Company, a New York-based and Tony Award-winning theater troupe, will perform productions of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Great Expectations” next month at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.
2026 is almost here, which means it is time for our annual list of the best movies of the year.
The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.
Ready-made spreads offer a convenient, shareable option for gatherings and gifts
Kegs, cowboys and gold nuggets among unconventional traditions and themed celebrations that welcome the new year
Looking for plans after the holidays? Check out our list of events this weekend, from a holiday tiki pop-up to family-friendly fun.
There is something irresistible about Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” especially as performed by Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. “Song Sung Blue” understands this very well. Read our full review of the musical melodrama below.