×
Low-angle view of a brick building with a large digital marquee showing the word 'WORLD' and glass panels against a blue sky with trees nearby.
Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Wortham Center announces 2026-27 performing arts season in Asheville

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced all the dance, theater and stand-up comedy coming to the downtown performance venue in the 2026-27 season.

Open grassy park with tall leafy trees and a clear blue sky; a large stage and event tents are visible in the background.
Music
3 months ago
Hellbender preview: First look at new Asheville live music venue

This weekend, Hellbender by the Orange Peel, the newest music venue in Asheville, will open its doors to the public for the first time. Check out our sneak-peek.

Sign at a film festival showing 'Asheville Film Festival' with a bear graphic on a rocky wall backdrop (dimly lit).
Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Asheville Film Festival announces lineup for second annual short film showcase

The second annual Asheville Film Festival will bring over 60 short films from all over the world to the Asheville Masonic Temple this August.

Sign for Gamers Haunt, Asheville's local game store since 2012, under a bright blue sky with clouds; street signs for French Broad Ave are visible in the foreground.
Business
3 months ago
New Gamers Haunt location gives a boost to Asheville gaming community

This weekend, Gamers’ Haunt, a popular Asheville tabletop and card game shop, will celebrate its grand opening at its new Patton Avenue location.

Dancer leaps on pointe with arms raised in a mirrored dance studio; another dancer sits in the background by the barre.
Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Terpsicorps returns to Asheville with MANNA FoodBank partnership

The Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, a local arts nonprofit, will soon stage its 2026 show, “AscenDANCE,” bringing dancers from all over the world to Asheville for a season co-benefiting MANNA FoodBank.

Front of a Housing Authority Central Office building with a bold sign reading 'HOUSING AUTHORITY' and 'CENTRAL OFFICE'.
Housing
3 months ago
Asheville housing authority to host free domestic violence awareness event

The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville will host a panel about domestic violence and the importance of safe housing for HACA residents, community partners and members of the public later this month.

Night scene of red and white fireworks exploding above a dark neighborhood, with silhouettes of houses and spectators at ground level.
Local
3 months ago
Local city, county government offices to close for Fourth of July weekend

The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner. While Western North Carolina prepares for fireworks, cookouts and other red, white and blue festivities, local government offices will be closed.

Sign reading 'LAZY OTTER RIVER ACCESS' announcing it is now open to the public, with blue sky and trees in the background.
Outdoors
3 months ago
French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River

Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.

Bright sunlit river scene with a clear blue sky, trees along the banks, and a calm water surface below.
Outdoors
3 months ago
Asheville Parks & Rec unveils new design for French Broad River parks

In the coming days, Asheville residents will be able to take a look at the design concept for the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project near the river itself. The design will be displayed on riverfront banners, at community centers and online.

People skate on an outdoor rink surrounded by trees and pedestrians, with a city bus and buildings in the background.
On The Town
3 months ago
Temporary skating rink to be built in downtown Asheville for $682,000

During the Asheville City Council meeting tonight, a temporary skating rink was approved for construction in a $682,157 contract with B. Allen Construction, Inc. The temporary rink will be built on Asheland Avenue in downtown Asheville.

1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 72