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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
‘Disclosure Day’ is Steven Spielberg doing what he does best

That is, sentimental sci-fi spectacle. The director’s latest movie is a fantastic, heartfelt alien adventure. Read our review for more.

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Sports
3 weeks ago
12-court indoor pickleball facility coming to Weaverville in late summer

A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer.

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On The Town
3 weeks ago
Juneteenth in Asheville: City closures and celebrations

The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Summer cinema in Asheville: Free family movies and outdoor screenings

Heads up, parents. There are several free, family-friendly opportunities this summer to partake in a seasonal tradition: watching a blockbuster on the big screen. Check out the options around Asheville.

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On The Town
3 weeks ago
The Block to receive custom bench made from tree felled by Tropical Storm Helene

This Juneteenth, The Block, the historic Black business sector of downtown Asheville, will receive a new, custom-designed bench from Echoes of the Forest, a nonprofit creating functional artwork from trees felled by Tropical Storm Helene.

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Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Brevard bookstore to hold Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt at 30+ local businesses

Where’s Brevaldo? Highland Books will launch its annual Find Waldo Local event this July, inviting Brevard locals and visitors alike to track down Waldo at over 30 businesses. Participants who find Waldo at least 20 times will receive a special prize.

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Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Bounty & Soul expands free food distribution after 300% increase in need

With taxes on the rise, budgets tightening and the local economy still recovering after Tropical Storm Helene, access to fresh food can feel like a luxury. Bounty & Soul sees it as a human right.

Education
4 weeks ago
Documentary honoring horror icon raises over $1,400 for Hendersonville schools

Horror legend Vincent Price would have been 115 years old on May 27, 2026. A Flat Rock screening of a documentary about the actor raised over $1,400 for the Arts Council of Henderson County.

Two men in ornate historical costumes stand outdoors, looking upward toward the sky; one wears a white embroidered tunic with gold buttons and a red and green turban, the other a beige brocade outfit with a brown cloak and hat.
Arts & Culture
4 weeks ago
Montford Park Players: Iago, Desdemona, Emilia shine in uneven ‘Othello’

“Othello,” one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, is now being performed by the Montford Park Players. Read our review for more.

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Music
4 weeks ago
Black Mountain Blues Experience to bring award-winning artists to town in September

This fall, the Black Mountain Blues Society will collaborate with newly-remodeled music venue White Horse Black Mountain to bring three days of blues music to downtown Black Mountain, N.C.