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30th anniversary season of Downtown After 5 in Asheville kicks off May 18

The music on a North Lexington Avenue stage happens the third Friday of the month from May through September.

The Great American Solar Eclipse on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Ok, so it's technically not happening on the weekend, but we'd be remiss not to dedicate this weekend update to the Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017.

Make Noise and the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

We checked out the local modular synthesizer company Make Noise, who will be presenting their new instrument and performing this Friday at the BMCM+AC.

Free Hugs on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

This weekend, we're featuring the Bliss Mob Hug Parade! But there's also a lot of other stuff happening in and around town. Don't miss it, and let us know what you're most excited about.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! September 15-18

We've got your weekend on tap! Check out what Asheville has to offer in this edition of the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! August 18-21

Asheville, how's your week been? What are you getting into this weekend? We have some ideas in our newest Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! And a special guest--Toybox, from Asheville Puppet Week! Check it out, and let us know what you're most excited about.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! // June 16-19

Happy weekend everyone! This Sunday is Father's Day--check out our suggestions for how to celebrate! We also have some very special guests this week as part of our new Pet of the Month feature!

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! // May 20-22

This weekend is all about art and music in Asheville, with events ranging from the first Downtown After 5 to the Spring Stroll in the RAD.

The Grey Eagle + Jeff Whitworth Bring the Noise to Asheville This Fall

The Eagle has long been a staple of the Asheville music scene, with one of the kindest, most passionate dudes in the business running it all: Jeff Whitworth.

More Best of WNC > WSAVL Call Me Style

Here at Team WSAVL Call Me we came up with some extra categories we think should have made the cut.

Un-Peeled: 5 Burning Questions to Liz Whalen Tallent of The Orange Peel

Asheville's music scene and culture is a huge draw to our economy and The Orange Peel has been a big part of that.

Charles Walker + Ruby Velle Bringing the Soul to Downtown After 5

Downtown After 5, presented by Harmony Motors, returns Friday, August 15 with soul music from The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker and Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics.

Downtown After Five - May 14, 2014

Two and a half minute timelapse video of Downtown After Five, May 16, 2014. Every second of video is approximately 6 minutes of real time. Music by St. Paul and the Broken Bones.

9 Essentials for Summertime in the Mountains

Summertime in Asheville is a wonderland for most of us. Local beers flow from the taps, feet and paws alike run through the river banks, and our forests fill up with happy hikers seeking a quiet moment with nature and a starry sky.