The “fancy” Biltmore Village McDonald’s, beloved for its Biltmore-style design and flourishes like a self-playing piano, celebrated its grand reopening after Tropical Storm Helene with community leaders, Asheville High School pep and even an appearance from Grimace, the fast food franchise’s purple mascot.
Small South Asheville space delivers big flavor, turning first-time diners into instant fans
Two new eateries, Ocha Thai and Scratch Ankle Fillin’ Station, have opened within one month and a half-mile of each other on Smokey Park Highway in Enka-Candler, N.C.
To commemorate the one year anniversary of the passing of revered film director David Lynch, the Fine Arts Theatre, Asheville’s downtown arthouse movie theater, will show “Eraserhead” and “Mulholland Drive” in special screenings later this month.
Early this morning, just two weeks after the public installation was erected, University of North Carolina Asheville officials took down “Batland,” an outdoor art gallery and scavenger hunt featuring hand-painted bats by over 25 local artists.
To mark acclaimed bluegrass musician Billy Strings’ upcoming Asheville tour dates, a local bar will host their second annual Billy Strings Look-Alike Contest. The winner will score floor tickets to the musician’s Feb. 14 concert.
Save the Woods, a community-led effort to preserve 45 acres of urban forest around the University of North Carolina Asheville, have organized their latest fundraiser in partnership with Urban Orchard Cider Co.
The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026.
The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.
Kegs, cowboys and gold nuggets among unconventional traditions and themed celebrations that welcome the new year