Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to the public after a nine-month closure because of damage from Tropical Storm Helene.
Outdoors
3 months ago
Return to ‘picturesque’: Art gallery to host benefit for Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock State Park, one of Western North Carolina’s most iconic landmarks, has reopened after months spent recovering from Hurricane Helene. However, the journey for the state park isn’t over yet.

On The Town
3 months ago
‘Resilience and Resistance’: Blue Ridge Pride hosts 2nd Stonewall Gala

Blue Ridge Pride will commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising this weekend with a celebration filled with music, merriment and conversation.

Education
3 months ago
School of rock: How an AMS teacher is making new musicians out of old guitars

Joe Hooten, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Asheville Middle School, has been collecting old instruments from the Asheville community. He plans on gifting them free-of-charge to students in need this upcoming school year.

On The Town
3 months ago
AVL unveils glittering North Concourse in major airport overhaul

The North Concourse features an expanded slate of amenities for AVL passengers, including new concessions, seating and gates.

On The Town
3 months ago
RAD Brewing Company gears up for all-day Pride bash on Mystery St.

The River Arts District Brewing Company will host their RAD Pride Celebration from noon to 11 p.m., Saturday, June 28 at their 13 Mystery St. address just outside downtown Asheville.

On The Town
4 months ago
From diamonds to dinosaur poop, M.A.G.M.A. has it all at Swannanoa gem show

Gem lovers, fossil hunters and crystal enthusiasts mark your calendars: the Mountain Area Gem and Mineral Association will host its latest trade show this weekend in Swannanoa.

Outdoors
4 months ago
‘Shakespeare’s sitcom’: Montford Park Players present ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’

Though recent weather has done its best to throw them off, the Montford Park Players laugh through the rain as they continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers & Poets,” with Shakespearean comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”

On The Town
4 months ago
Take Root Festival: Root Cause Farm grows community in their garden

Root Cause Farm is a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to combatting food insecurity through growing and giving away free, fresh produce. This weekend, the Take Root Festival is an opportunity for the community to give back to them.

On The Town
4 months ago
‘On the Fly’: Cayla Clark, Ryan Gordon on crowd work and improv comedy

Local comedian superstars Cayla Clark and Ryan Gordon will return to headline The Montford Rooftop Bar for an all-crowd work, all-improv show. The two described their preparation process in our interview.

On The Town
4 months ago
Grovewood Gallery brings fine art outdoors for Enchanted Garden show

While the work of hundreds of artists populate the gallery inside, eight different artists have brought their work out into the Grovewood Gallery garden. Grovewood Village will host the Enchanted Garden Art Show from Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, September 21.

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