Perspectives
4 months ago
3 new movies to see, stream or skip in June 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

The insane comedy “Friendship,” disgusting horror film “Bring Her Back” and the brand-new “Karate Kid: Legends” are the three movies we tell you to see, stream or skip in June 2025.

Lifestyle
4 months ago
Dog days of summer: Exhibit to feature 9 displaced artists at Pink Dog Creative

River Arts District art gallery Pink Dog Creative will feature the work of nine artists displaced by Hurricane Helene in a new art exhibit, “#RADstrong,” which will run from July 18–Aug. 17 at the Pink Dog Gallery, 348 Depot St.

Outdoors
4 months ago
Hiking after Helene: How Asheville hikers are returning to their trails

Two local hikers offer their advice for finding and navigating the safest trails in WNC after Hurricane Helene.

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: May 30-June 1

From nature to quilts to music, there are plenty of events to keep you busy and having fun this weekend in the Asheville area.

Perspectives
4 months ago
Review: ‘The Book of Will’ is fantastic fun, especially for Shakespeare fans

The Montford Park Players opened their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers, & Poets,” with “The Book of Will,” written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Adam Kampouris, running at 7:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, May 9–31 at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St.

The Owen Theatre at Mars Hill advertises "Oklahoma!"
On The Town
4 months ago
SART starts 51st season with ‘dark and human’ read of ‘Oklahoma!’

The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma!” opened the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre “Season of Artistry” on May 23. The show will run until June 8 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Owen Theatre, 44 College St., Mars Hill.

On The Town
4 months ago
Pastoral philanthropy: Barn Alliance gala will support 11 local artists

The Appalachian Barn Alliance will hold their 5th annual art show gala, “A Pastoral Palette,” at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 30 at the A-B Tech Ivy Building, 10 Genevieve Circle.

Obituaries
4 months ago
Oscar Wong, ‘godfather of Asheville craft beer,’ dies at 84

Oscar Wong, founder of Highland Brewing Company and trailblazer for the craft brewery, died on Sunday, May 15 at the age of 84.

On The Town
4 months ago
YMI to host free screening, discussion of Oscar-winning documentary

The film, which was listed as one of 828newsNOW’s Best Movies of 2024, will be shown at a free screening and facilitated discussion held from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 28 at the YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St.

On The Town
4 months ago
VIDEO: Black Mountain veterans remember at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery

Dozens of people came out to the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery for Memorial Day today. Watch our Memorial Day video tribute.

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