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	Jus' Running Pub Run Jun 6 2022 - 6:15pm	Annual Firefly Gathering Jun 7 2022 - 12:00pm	Annual Firefly Gathering Jun 8 2022 - 12:00pm Jus' Running Pub Run Jun 8 2022 - 6:15pm Open Mic at The Barrel House Jun 8 2022 - 8:00pm	Annual Firefly Gathering Jun 9 2022 - 12:00pm	Annual Firefly Gathering Jun 10 2022 - 12:00pm	Annual Firefly Gathering Jun 11 2022 - 12:00pm
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Annual Firefly Gathering Jun 12 2022 - 12:00pm Surf Party at DSSOLVR Jun 12 2022 - 3:00pm	Jus' Running Pub Run Jun 13 2022 - 6:15pm		Jus' Running Pub Run Jun 15 2022 - 6:15pm Open Mic at The Barrel House Jun 15 2022 - 8:00pm
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	Jus' Running Pub Run Jun 20 2022 - 6:15pm		Ginger Huebner's Open Studio Jun 22 2022 - 5:00pm Jus' Running Pub Run Jun 22 2022 - 6:15pm Open Mic at The Barrel House Jun 22 2022 - 8:00pm
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HAPPENINGS

"Soup and Cold Cuts": Spaceman Jones and the Motherships Drop Second Video (Grit Premiere)

Spaceman Jones and the Motherships just dropped their second video from their self-titled May release. We are proud to bring you the premiere of "Soup and Cold Cuts."

Amanda Giacomini and the 10,000 Buddhas Project. Credit: Cody App

Street Art, Spiritualized: An Interview with Amanda Giacomini for the Asheville Yoga Festival

We talk with yoga teacher and artist Amanda Giacomini, who will be painting a wall for her 10,000 Buddhas Project at Strada in Asheville this week before the Asheville Yoga Festival.

Summer Sounds: The Secret B-Sides Headline Summer Soul Party (with Window Cat and King Garbage)

Three local bands will play their take on soul music at this celebration of the sultry summertime, happening July 29th at Pisgah Brewing. We've got a pair of tickets to this event. Enter on Facebook.

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.

Lindsey Kelley Dance Presents "For Rumbough" at Terpsicorps 7/21-7/23

“For Rumbough“ is a full-length dance performance on July 21st and 22nd at 8:00pm and July 23rd at 3:00pm at The Academy at Terpsicorps.

SPOILER ALERT! at Habitat Tavern & Commons, 7/20

Spoiler Alert! is a live comedy event featuring a movie and three local comedians providing colorful commentary for extra amusement. This Thursday's pick is the gloriously awful Manos: The Hands of Fate.

Your Newly Enlightened Fridge: Visionary Magnets Launches Kickstarter

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

Better than Unicorns on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Better Than Unicorns on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Check out the behind-the-scenes (and within-the-scenes) action at Better Than Unicorns, Asheville's local VR company, this week. Plus, our highlights for the music, entertainment, food, and fun happening this weekend.

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.

The ATX Takeover: Jackie Venson at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium with Gary Clark Jr. (Ticket Giveaway)

Soulful guitarist Jackie Venson opens for Gary Clark Jr. on Wednesday, July 19th at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Our interview with Venson here.

Papadosio Plays Only Non-Festival Show of the Summer at Pisgah Brewing (7/15)

Papadosio comes to Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain this Saturday, 7/15.

16 Things I Learned During 16 Hours in Jail

Activism in Asheville continues. Part 1 of a 3 part series. #livingsalary

The Dirty Dead @ French Broad Outfitters—Hominy Creek on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

We had Tuesday off, and now it's almost the weekend again! Here's how we recommend you spend it.

Bowling with Asheville's Newest Intramural Social League

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

Hip Hop Happy Hour with Studio Zahiya

Rethink happy hour with this led class and dance party from Studio Zahiya, happening Saturday, July 8 at the Orange Peel.

The Firefly Gathering on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

We interviewed some of the folks behind this year's Firefly Gathering, our featured event of the GritVegas Weekend Update! Plus, your 4th of July roundup.

Cindy Wilson of the B-52's to Play The Mothlight

Wilson will bring her new subtle and psychedelia sound to Asheville for one night, this Tuesday, June 27, at The Mothlight.

Source: Asheville Fringe Arts Festival website

Fringe Celebrates Friends and Opens 2018 Submissions

On June 28th, the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival celebrates community supports and fans of the Fringe at the Crow & Quill, and opens submissions for the 2018 Fringe Festival.

Natalie Bogwalker of Wild Abundance and the Firefly Gathering

An Interview with Natalie Bogwalker: Firefly Gathering 2017

We interviewed the creator and co-director of the Firefly Gathering, Natalie Bogwalker, about how she started the event and what to expect this year. Pre-registration for Firefly ends Monday.

Feel the Beat at the Asheville Percussion Festival

From June 26 to July 2, dance to the beat of your own (and some internally renowned others') drum at the Asheville Percussion Festival.

emersion: Interactive + Immersive Theater on the GritVegas Weekend Update

This weekend, we head to a 100-year-old house in Montford to check out an immersive theatrical performance.

Shane Mauss Brings Science, Comedy, and Psychedelics to the Mothlight [Interview]

This weekend, comedian Shane Mauss returns to Asheville with a Saturday night show and Sunday live podcast taping on the final stop of his 100 city psychedelic comedy tour, "A Good Trip."

Vision Quest: Traveling the Depths with Samuel Paradise

Samuel Paradise celebrates the release of his new album, Vision Quest, this Saturday at the Altamont Theatre in downtown Asheville, with support from Futexture and EmE. Read our album review here.

The Better Dads Festival: Music and Community on Father's Day Weekend

Introducing the Better Dads Festival, happening June 17th and open to all.

Your Guide to All Go West on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

All Go West is this Saturday and Sunday in West Asheville. Here's who we're most excited to see. Plus, your rundown of what else is happening this weekend.

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.

Source: Ewan Munro, London // Wiki Commons

Haywood Country Club comes to Haywood Road

The I & J building on Haywood Rd. is slated to become West Asheville's newest neighborhood hot spot.

Lukr to Play Timo's House on June 15

In anticipation for Lukr's Asheville debut at Timo's House on Thursday June 15, he was kind enough to answer a few questions for us.

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!

Blacksmithing with Todd at Firefly Gathering. Source: fireflygathering.org

Firefly Gathering Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow

This year's Firefly Gathering, which takes place in Leicester, marks the 10th anniversary of the earth skills-based event. Early bird pricing for Firefly ends tomorrow.

Photo by Eric France; models: Sarah Hoover, Victoria Rae, Betsabe Fregoso Lee; hair by Twisted Sisters Event Styling Makeup by Terran Ward ; Clothing design by Amanda Rose of Amanda Rose Studios

FASHMOB IX: Cover Story's Stunning Industrial Backdrop

Revisit—or discover—FASHMBOB IX: Cover Story with this video, produced by Anthony Harden of Alt Media Pros.

Just Brew It: Highlighting Home Brewing on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

The weekend is full of fun, including Just Brew It, the homebrewing festival held at the Wedge. Check it all out!

All Go West Returns with a 2-Day Festival

All Go West is bigger and better this year, with a schedule that highlights musical talent from around the region over two days.

Kendra Penland : The Cool Aunt of Asheville Beer

Kendra Penland, Executive Director of the Asheville Brewers Alliance, is a local hero, an inspiration, and a force to be reckoned with. Find out her story, just in time for Asheville Beer Week.

Xpand Fest Invites Community Into the Arts

Xpand Fest, happening on Saturday, June 10th on the South Slope, has a unique community focus.

Eda Rhyne Distillery Wants You to Drink Local

Support Asheville's newest local distiller, Eda Rhyne, by contributing to their Indiegogo campaign.

MoogFest 2017 Update

Bleep bloop.

Panelists Michael Divine and Android Jones with Liana Gillooly. Photo: Michael Garfield

We're All Enlightened Here: Discussing Racism in the Psychedelic Community

A (third) eye-opening discussion of race blindness in the psychedelic community begun at Psychedelic Science 2017 in Oakland, CA.

Asheville Art Museum Presents Hear Our Voice

A new exhibition at the Asheville Art Museum explores how visual art can be a powerful platform to promote dialogue. On view May 20 - July 16, 2017

ROGUE STYLE EP RELEASE PARTY AT TIMO'S HOUSE - Thursday May 18 - LISTEN NOW!

Based in Leipzig, Germany, the electronic Defrostatica label is hitting Timo's House tonight to debut new tracks from their latest EP, Rogue Style Vol. 1, which features Asheville's own Klose.

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.

MOOGFEST 2017 Picks

In no real order.

The Orbiting Human Circus of the Air: Interview and Ticket Giveaway!

The fantastical podcast, produced by the folks behind Welcome to Night Vale, is on tour and will stop at the Grey Eagle on May 30th. We've got a pair of tickets for a lucky someone!

LEAF Moon

Camping at LEAF

Chef William Dissen of The Market Place. Source: marketplace-restaurant.com

Celebrities of the Culinary World: The James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour Comes to Asheville May 17

This coming Wednesday, the James Beard Celebrity Chef dinner will be hosted by Chef William Dissen of The Market Place. Check out the full lineup of chefs, and the stellar menu, right here.

The WNC Yarn Crawl and More on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Check out what lies ahead this weekend! We're highlighting everything from the WNC Yarn Crawl to Mother's Day fun.

The Best Advice My Mother Ever Gave Me

In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I’ve asked some of my favorite Asheville locals to share the best advice their mother ever gave them, and here is the beauty that unfolded.

Star and Flag Design Quilt, Fred Hassebrock. Source: National Gallery of Art

Holler Brings Community Art Meet-Ups to Asheville in May

On each Monday in May, members of a new arts forum, Holler, will convene at locations around town for an hour of "flash mob-style making sessions" around specific themes. Come out; make art!

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.

Eda Rhyne on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Eda Rhyne Kickoff Party on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

We're featuring Eda Rhyne Distillery, which is kicking off their Indiegogo campaign with a party on Saturday in their new facility! Check out the write-up for the full details, plus other events that will get you out and about and on the town.