Warren Haynes
Community
1 month ago
Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam keeps Asheville at its heart

Warren Haynes reflects on the festival’s growth, community roots and its commitment to giving back

On The Town
1 month ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 12-14

Looking for things to do this weekend? We have you covered. From Christmas parades to winter markets, we have a one horse open sleigh’s worth of activities in our weekend guide.

On The Town
1 month ago
20th anniversary of Candlelight Stroll to light up Weaverville

The Candlelight Stroll, a cherished holiday tradition in Weaverville, will return to Main Street for its 20th anniversary this week. The public is invited out for an evening of caroling, community and Christmas cheer from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12.

Entertainment
1 month ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in December 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

The end of the year is almost here, but there are still movies coming out left and right. From animated sequels to Christmas comedies to Netflix dramas, here are five new movies to see, stream or skip this December.

Entertainment
2 months ago
‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ has faith in Josh O’Connor – 828reviewsNOW

Christmas isn’t here yet, but a new “Knives Out” movie sure feels like a gift. The latest, “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” is another exemplary whodunnit from Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig. Read our review now.

On The Town
2 months ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 5-7

Need things to do this weekend? Look no further! We have you covered with our weekend guide to happenings around Asheville and wider Western North Carolina.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Jump into a holiday storybook at the Asheville Winter Wonder Walk

The holiday spirit meets live outdoor theater at the Winter Wonder Walk. The 5th Annual Winter Wonder Walk, crafted by Asheville Plays! and hosted at the Adventure Center of Asheville, is an immersive, family-friendly stroll through the Kingdom of Winterland, a wintry story world filled with whimsical characters.

Music
2 months ago
December concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

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.

Dollywood's Robert F. Thomas Chapel
Business
2 months ago
Asheville-area residents can snag big savings on Dollywood trips

Resort stays up to 35% off and Cyber Monday season-pass perks arrive ahead of Smoky Mountain Christmas

Entertainment
2 months ago
Ethan Hawke is a shooting star in Broadway biopic ‘Blue Moon’ – 828reviewsNOW

Richard Linklater, director of character-driven, dialogue-heavy dramas like “Boyhood” and “Before Sunrise” and charming hang-out comedies like “Dazed and Confused” and “Hit Man,” is back with a film combining both disciplines. “Blue Moon,” a biographical drama about famed Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, features what might be the greatest performance of frequent Linklater collaborator Ethan Hawke’s career.