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Malaprop's and Baked Pie Company: The First Day of Gritmas

On the first day of Gritmas, we kick things of with a doubled-up prize package from Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe and Baked Pie Company.

Asheville's BEST, sez WHO

A guide to navigating Best Of lists in Asheville (tip: make your own!).

Isa's French Bistro: Dreams of France Realized with New Menu

Dinner in France, without leaving the south.

Ghosts of Asheville on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update: Plus, a Halloween Weekend Roundup!

It's Halloween weekend! We've got you covered from now through Tuesday. Plus, we peek into the void at five famous ghosts of Asheville.

Halloween Round-Up: Where to get Spooked in Asheville Starting Tomorrow

It's our favorite time of year. As we draw closer to Halloween, we're getting more in the mood to be celebrate the season with these spooky things to do.

Asheville's Rooftop Bars + More: The GritVegas Weekend Update

We take you on a tour of our favorite rooftop bars in Asheville. Plus a whole bunch of stuff happening this weekend. Presented by Grail Moviehouse.

Carly Taich. Photo: Nathan Rivers Chesky. Dress: SOMOS by CocoNuco

Getting Close to Carly Taich: Music Video Premiere for "Give Me a Likeness"

Carly Taich's new music video, directed by Nathan Rivers Chesky, celebrates connection with self.

Asheville Fashion Designer Wendy Newman Stuns with Wearable Art

Designer Wendy Newman combines photography and fashion to produce apparel utilizing iconic Asheville locales...and even familiar personalities.

The Marcus King Band Brings Family Together at Pisgah Brewing (10/6-7)

The Marcus King Band Family Reunion happens over two days at Pisgah Brewing this weekend.

White Men in Trucks

Is it imminent threat sounding in the revved engine? Derision caught in side-view mirror snapshot? Or plain old disdain drumming its fingers on the drivers’ side door?

A Moveable Feast With Ten Thousand Villages

Travel the world for dinner without leaving your neighborhood!

Luis Carlos Serapio. Credit: Renato Rotolo

Descubre Asheville's Luis Carlos Serapio on Latino Culture and Community

The founder of Descubre Asheville, a new website devoted to Latino and Hispanic culture in the area, wants to build bridges and create community.

Goombay Stilt Walkers. Credit: Go Diva Photography

The 2017 Goombay Festival Goes Local

This year, Goombay—the area's premiere celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture—goes local.

Her Hair

The woman looked into the windows as if shopping. I could have been out with my mother on an afternoon stroll. She stopped. “This!” she pointed at the window of a hair salon. Her face lit up.

Pop Up Counseling: Kimberly McGrady Offers Sessions for the Worried Well

Local therapist Kimberly McGrady offers a new kind of counseling to area residents.

Dog Park

A few more back and forths like this and I realize I’m the only White person who will join this Black couple—outsiders twice over—and that the larger group keeps their distance.

Shanti-Jun: A New Drink in Town for Belly Bliss

What's the buzz on Shanti-Jun?

Do What I Love or Move On? Ask Audrey Tackles the Crisis of Underpayment in Asheville

Should I leave my job? Ask Audrey reflects on financial hardships and employment issues in Asheville.

Your Newly Enlightened Fridge: Visionary Magnets Launches Kickstarter

Introducing the most enlightened fridge magnets you've ever come across.

From Hip Hop to Spirituality: SIYAH on That's So Asheville

Ali McGhee has a conversation with Asheville hip-hop artist SIYAH on the That's So Asheville podcast.

The Best of the Shortest: The 48 Hour Film Project Celebrates its Top Entries @ the Fine Arts Theatre

This Thursday, head over to the Fine Arts Theatre to see the best short films of this year's 48 Hour Film Project.

Serve Safe, Drink Safe, Do the Right Thing

Too Much to Drink: Overserving Alcohol in Beer City

Asheville has one of the highest conviction rates for DWIs in the state, and alcohol-related crime is on the rise. How do we combat it and keep our community safe?

Bowling with Asheville's Newest Intramural Social League

Asheville's new Intramural Social Bowling League meets weekly beginning this Wednesday.

How Do I Know if I Should Stay with my Partner?

Also, what do I do if my kid might be going down the wrong path?

Kathleen Hahn in the 4th emersion: Fall from Grace. Photo: J. Christian Smilanic, Dawnfire Photography

Art and Entry

And so we find ourselves immersed in art. Sassafras Jones on a first two weeks in Asheville.

Determined

Lately I’ve come to believe she never stops walking, like the mythical shark that can never rest.

CTZNWELL founder Kerri Kelly at a living wage rally. Source: ctznwell.org

Light On Yoga: The Asheville Yoga Festival Invites Expansion (July 27-30)

This year, the Asheville Yoga Festival would like to introduce you to a few new faces.

Xpand Fest and More to Do this Weekend in Asheville on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Your weekend is here! How will you spend it? Asheville Grit will be at Xpand Fest; come say hi!

The "Brunch Bill": What You Need to Know to Support Local Distilleries and Get a Mimosa on a Sunday Morning

The Brunch Bill is up for review before the ABC Committee on Tuesday. Find out more (and find out where to sign the petition to drink mimosas on Sundays at 10 a.m.!) here.

Xpand Fest Makes Initial Announcements for Summer Lineup

Xpand Fest, a free arts and music festival in Asheville's South Slope, recently made their first announcement of headliners and sponsors.

VIdeo Preview: Stupid F*cking Bird at Magnetic 375

The new play at Magnetic Theatre is a wild and hilarious tour of existential angst and unrequited love!

11th Asheville Butoh Festival 4/20-4/23 at Be Be Theatre

The 11th annual Asheville Butoh Festival begins tonight and runs through the weekend. Here's everything you need to know.

Which Way Is a Living Wage?

The existential ghost was spotted wondering about what it takes to get a living wage in Asheville.

Beer City Bicycles: Young Asheville Finds Fun Fitness

For the first outing in Young Asheville's new Fun Fitness Series, we explore Beer City Bicycles, which offers state-of-the-art workouts, plus bikes, accessories, and beer.

Color Me Goodwill Spotlights Growing Trend in Sustainable Fashion

Upcycled eco-fashion is a growing trend, bringing change to a country where over-consuming is typically the norm. The upcoming Color Me Goodwill fashion show highlights sustainable fashion by Asheville designers while raising awareness for Goodwill's mission: transforming donations into jobs and job training for thousands of people in Western North Carolina.

Well Played serves up Nostalgia

Asheville's new board game bar offers more than childhood memories.

Get Ready for Robert Ellis

The Americana singer/songwriter makes his way to The Altamont Theatre

Women's March on Asheville. Credit: Ali McGhee

What are You For? Acknowledging Accomplishments and Forging Ahead

A detailed look at what organized efforts have accomplished already, and an exploration of where we go from here.

Midnight Snack brings the good times to The Mothlight

The Asheville based band goes all out for their single release show.

INTERVIEW WITH Jim Sea + FRINGE FEST TICKET GIVEAWAY

Jim Sea is bringing light to an issue that is often overlooked--and he's doing it in a way that not many have done before. His show "Unredeemable" will be on stage at Asheville's Fringe Festival on January 26th. Check out our interview and your chance to win two tickets to see "Unredeemable".