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Ask A Woman is an anonymous advice column where I give candid, honest advice about everything you people can cook up.

The French > Asheville > Connection

/ Fleurs / showcases the work of an artist who is French born and loving, living the Asheville life.

The New Farmaceutical Industry

This week is the Grand Opening of Franny's Farmacy - a dream come true for lovers of hemp products everywhere.

Celebrate the start of Autumn at Harvest Fest

Come one, come all to the 1st ever Harvest Fest at the Burton Street Community Peace Gardens on Saturday 9/22.

Livin' The Asheville Van Life

JuneBug Retro Resort in Weaverville is the 2018 home of the largest #vanlife gathering on the East Coast.

Happy Birthday to Asheville FM

Community celebrating community as Asheville Affiliates hosts a Birthday Bash Fundraiser for !03.3 Asheville FM

Matt + Kim Play The Orange Peel

Brooklyn based duo headline the legendary Asheville music venue.

NC Mountain State Fair / photo by @curatednc

It's Mountain State Fair Time

If you can almost see the neon lights, hear the happy screams, and smell the fried foods (and farm animals!) in the air, it's because it is time for the NC Mountain State Fair!

An Urban Winery Has Grown in Asheville

AVL wine lovers have more reason to toast in celebration with the Grand Opening of plēb on Saturday the 1st.

Let's Drall Y'All > Every Tuesday @ BattleCat Coffee Bar

Every Tuesday night, you can go to BattleCat in West AVL and just chill, draw, sketch, relax. Join the movement!

Come Sail Away TONIGHT @ Salvage Station #YACHTROCK

Get your sailor attire on for tonight's Yacht Rock REVIVAL at Salvage Station with inspiration from Honeypot #SAILAWAY

For One Day Only > Haywood St. WELCOMEFEST 2018

Today why not spend your lunch break enjoying local food trucks, music, and giving back to the community with the Downtown Welcome Table?

The Bee's Knees Vintage Market @ The Odditorium Sunday 8/19

From 12pm-6pm this Sunday go and get your flea on at The Bee's Knees Vintage Market hosted by The Odditorium

The Grit guide to surviving the Mercury retrograde

Here's a tip: channel your irrational yearning for your ex into a steamy summer fling.

Humble Hairdressers pop-up returns to the Salvage Station

Stylists offer services to the public for suggested donations as they raise money for the nonprofit.

Broken Bellows set to release debut album

Asheville-based Cory Brent of Broken Bellows talks about his inspiration behind the duo's debut album.

What they don't tell you about pregnancy

Here's one thing I never expected: amazingly vivid dreams.

Willa of the Wood launches July 8 in Asheville

The book is latest from Asheville author Robert Beatty, creator of the best-selling Serafina series.

Asheville Yoga Center raises money to support Asheville GreenWorks

The Asheville Yoga Center wants to help keep Asheville’s natural lands and waterways free from trash.

Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation announces parkway improvement projects

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation seeks donors to support improved exhibits, trails, historical sites and more.

Working Wheels gets donated cars to working families in need

Working Wheels has formed a new partnership that will help clients of the Re-Entry Council to access affordable, reliable vehicles.

'Trigger Warning' creatively addresses Buncombe County gun violence

The exhibition at Pink Dog Creative asks 21 local artists to reflect on gun violence.

Portrait pop-up in West Asheville on Saturday

The event will be held at Flora in West Asheville, where two Asheville women entrepreneurs will help bring out your best.

8 ways to deal with an unreasonable co-parent

First off, stop playing the blame game.

UNC Asheville Earns Bee and Tree Campus USA Recognition

UNC Asheville has met five standards developed by the Arbor Day Foundation to promote healthy trees and student involvement on campus.

Manheimer to present new book, 'Growing Up Existentially'

Ronald Manheimer explores situations from the lives of prominent existentialist philosophers and uses those biographical stories to shed light on key existentialist ideas.

6 Tips for Dealing with Narcissists

Mastering the ability to work with people who don’t see the world the way that you see it and to still achieve your goals is a triumph that will serve you forever.

Asheville entrepreneurs team up to tell stories with conscious purpose

Marisol Colette is a therapist. Rose Kaz is a photographer. Together, they work to create "Image with Intention."

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Sure, sex is intimate, but have you ever tried believing in aliens?

The Good, The Bad, and The Morally Ambiguous

I wanted desperately to feel sexy, but for who? Certainly not for me.

Asheville creatives, consider taking this survey

The Arts Market Survey is the next step in catalyzing an effort to build affordable housing and affordable space options for Asheville's creative sector.

Aunt Flow, and how I've handled her

It's that dreaded visitor we get every month, ladies. A few good products have helped me cope along the way.

Fringe Festival 2018: Solo Shows Tackle Big Issues

Illegal immigration and labor reform are on the menu at this year's Fringe Fest.

25 New Year's Resolutions for Co-Parents

Co-parenting can be hard. Here are 25 ideas that can even be implemented as your New Year’s Resolutions. They may not be easy all the time, but they will help in the long run!

Asheville entrepreneur to launch new clothing line, Big Boi Fly

Joe Greene will celebrate the launch of his new line on Jan. 27 at Ellington Underground.

#3: Get Creative. A Cadavre exquis (Exquiste Corpse) by Marc M. Gustà, Bernat M. Bustà and Irene Alcón. 2011.

5 New Year's Resolutions that are Actually Just Awesome Things to Do Anyway

5 things that are A.) attainable and B.) good for you.

4 Life Changing Steps To Becoming The Exact Same Person You Were Before

I'm not getting hotter, I'm just getting older.

New Year's Eve: Your GritVegas Roundup!

We've got the official countdown of all the fun happening in town this New Year's Eve!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017): Movie Review

Despite the negativity from certain circles of the fan community, 'The Last Jedi' is by far the most cinematic and accomplished work in the series since 'Empire.'

Machinedrum Ignites Human Energy at Ellington Underground (12/28)

Thursday night, Machinedrum headlines Ellington Underground. He'll be joined by local electronic acts Push/Pull and Bombassic.

Kusa Ready to Rage at Sly Grog's Sparkle Party // New Year's Eve

Kusa plays New Year's Eve at Asheville's Sly Grog Lounge. Here, they get interviewed in their underwear and define "pizza-weed jam." Plus, the premiere of their new track, "Oil on Water."

AC Hotel & Capella on 9 // Rock & Rye New Year's Eve: The 12th Day of Gritmas

We're closing out Gritmas with a celebration of the all that's past—and all that's yet to come: We've got 2 tickets to AC Hotel's Rock & Rye New Year's Eve Bash! Enter through midnight.

Raqs Sapphire, Studio Zahiya Intermediate student bellydance troupe member, Ramie Smith Thorstad

A Night of World Dance with Studio Zahiya and LEAF

From bhangra to belly dance, Studio Zahiya's instructors, students, and special guests wowed a full house on Tuesday night, all for a great cause.

Celebration Time: The Return of the 12 Days of Gritmas!

The 12 Days of Gritmas return with fabulous prizes from some of your favorite local and regional retailers!

Liquidlogic: The 11th Day of Gritmas

On day 11 of Gritmas, we've got a prize pack of apparel and gear for all of your adventures, on the water and off, from local kayak company Liquidlogic.

Happy Holidays from GritVegas! Your Christmas Weekend Update

Happy holidays all! Check out our roundup of things to do this weekend (plus, find out how to win a $10 gift card from High Five Coffee and some GritVegas swag!).

Christmas Ornament. Flickr: Nick Amoscato

Christmas: The most wonderful time of the year?

The most wonderful time of the year should leave everyone in a better mood, joyful, and carefree, right? As I get older, stress, loss of friends and loved ones, and hustle and bustle seem to be more common. Can the excitement and wonderment of childhood Christmas past still exist in the busy, technologically abundant world we live in?

Asheville Mall: The 10th Day of Gritmas

Today, we've got a big ol' bundle of awesome stuff from our friends at the Asheville Mall. Read on to find out exactly what's included in this $300 prize package.

Annie's Bakery and Harvest Records: The Ninth Day of Gritmas

Today we've got a double feature from Annie's Bakery and Harvest Records that's sure to kick your holiday weekend off perfectly.