Perspectives
3 months ago
Entranced, transported, delighted: Montford Park Players’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ dazzles

The Montford Park Players continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers, & Poets,” with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by Glenna Grant and running at 7:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, July 4–Aug. 2. Read our review now.

Sports
3 months ago
All smiles for these underdogs: Asheville City SC advances to USL W national semifinals

Asheville City Soccer Club, Asheville’s own semi-pro footballers, have advanced to their first ever national semifinals round of the USL W League. The Blues will play against NC Courage at 7 p.m. this Saturday at Greenwood Field.

On The Town
3 months ago
14,000 plastic bottles, 10 dancers, three nights: ‘Appalachian Phoenix’

Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance performs one show a year. For their 2025 season, the dance company will present “Appalachian Phoenix & Other Works,” a showcase of resilience, community and 14,000 16.5-ounce plastic bottles.

On The Town
3 months ago
Bold Rock reels in fifth fishing fest in support of breast cancer recovery

Bold Rock Mills River invites you to a celebration comprised of local vendors, a fish fry special, raffles, live music and more, all in support of breast cancer recovery. 

Entertainment
3 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: July 4-6

Have plans for this weekend? If not, check out some of these events

Music
3 months ago
July concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

Asheville has some cool music to chill you out for the summer! Check out our calendar of live performances set for July!

Music
3 months ago
Asheville comes out for sun-dappled set with Indigo Girls’ Amy Ray

Amy Ray took to the stage with Adrian Carter, Kerry Brooks and Jim Brock for the free show, the latest in the Well Crafted Music Series hosted by pedal steel guitarist Matt Smith.

Photo
3 months ago
‘Geektastic’: Pop culture performs at Land of the Sky Burlesque Fest

Check out our photo gallery of snapshots from “Geektastic,” day one of the 2025 Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival. Performers put on acts inspired by everything from “SpongeBob SquarePants” to “Transformers” to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

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.
Education
3 months ago
Curious trolls coming to Asheville to study … humans

A dozen trolls created by renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo are packing their bags for a winter visit to the North Carolina Arboretum.

On The Town
3 months ago
What to do this weekend in the 828: June 27–29

Looking for something to do in Asheville this weekend? We have you covered. Whether you’re interested in an outdoor Pride festival or a quiet evening of books and beers, there is an event for you this weekend in the 828.

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