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John McCutcheon with Tom Paxton at Kittredge Theatre in Swannanoa
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JM Stevens at The Grey Eagle
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Menopause Café Asheville
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Garden Jubilee Brings Horticulture Experts, Plant Enthusiast
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Garden Jubilee Brings Horticulture Experts, Plant Enthusiast
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North Carolina Trail Days
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HAPPENINGS

Asheville Entrepreneur Has Dream Job: Lead a Beachside Music Fest
Asheville entrepreneur Sean O'Connell will throw one of the spring's hottest music festivals next month. From beachside music to bikini-clad concert-goers, O'Connell will play host to about 40,000 music lovers attending this year's Hangout Music Fest.

Learning to Fly > Q+ A with Asheville Aerial Arts Founder Christine Aiken
Asheville is home to countless dedicated artists, and Christine Aiken is no exception. When she saw a void in the market for aerial arts, she jumped at the opportunity. A single mother, a mortgage professional and now owner of Asheville Aerial Arts, she is literally figuratively superwoman, and she makes it look so easy.

Q+A with Katherine Sandoval Taylor of "West Side Story"
A Q+A with Asheville native Katherine Sandoval Taylor, who is playing Maria in Asheville Lyric Opera's production of West Side Story, showing from April 24-26, and believes in flossing, using a good moisturizer, and drinking only good tequila.

See Dave Rawlings Machine w/ Gillian Welch at The Orange Peel
The Dave Rawlings Machine will be performing at The Orange Peel on April 24 with Gillian Welch, his partner in life and music for 20 years. They have played sold-out shows to appreciative audiences in Asheville over the past few years and return this week.

Asheville Weekend Grit Picks
The saying goes April showers bring May flowers and Asheville is in full bloom and booming with killer music and events. Check out just a few of our top picks for this weekend and get out and have some fun!

Sneak Peek at Asheville Outlets Set to Open May 1
A few days ago I got a sneak peek of the splashy new Asheville Outlets under construction on the former site of the Biltmore Square Mall. The amount of progress they've made is amazing, and they're set to open Friday, May 1st.

April's Asheville Vaudeville Installment at Toy Boat
Asheville Vaudeville returns to Toy Boat Community Art Space for two shows Saturday night, April 18, promising to keep Asheville weird and showcase homespun creative experimentation throughout the show.

I AM AVL > Your Live Music Channel
Into it's third year, Independent Arts and Music of Asheville a.k.a. iamavl.com released a short video explaining their purpose and mission. With over 450 shows in the archives, IamAVL continues to promote and preserve the vibrant music and arts scene in Asheville NC.

MarchFourth! Storms the Orange Peel April 16
This marching band and circus act hybrid brings the funk and full on theatrics to the Orange Peel Thursday April 16. Learn more about this 30-piece band, their influences, and enter for a chance to win tickets to see this not to be missed show.

Dispatches From the B.A.D.
The first weekend in April ushered in the spring art season in WNC in spectacular fashion, with the 6th Annual {Re}HAPPENING and the first of an ongoing series of gallery takeovers called, Back to the Drawing Board, at The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design’s Benchspace Gallery.

Asheville Brewery Tours Owner Drives into a New Venture
Get to know Josh Bailey, owner of Asheville Brewery Tours and partner in one of Asheville's newest brewing site, Bhramari, opening this summer on South Lexington Avenue.

Asheville Weekend Grit Picks
Spring has finally sprung and it's time to break out the shorts and tank tops and hit the town. As always, we've rounded up just a few of the best events this town has to offer. So get up and go have some fun!

Donnie Pratt of Cucina24 Wins Bar Wars AVL 2015!
Ten competed. Four were finalists in the MIx Off where they prepared Drambuie Cocktails. One walked away the overall winner – mixologist Donnie Pratt of Cucina24.

Diamond Brand Outdoor Diva Day April 9th
Diamond Brand Outdoors is inviting all of Western North Carolina’s outdoor loving women to join them April 9th for their 2015’s Spring Diva Night at their new location on Hendersonville Road in Asheville.

Vote for Best Bar Wars AVL 2015 Cocktail
Ten Asheville bars created Icelandic-themed drinks to compete in the 2nd Annual Bar Wars AVL - a friendly cocktail competition that also benefits local nonprofits. There's still time to bop around and sample some, vote, and help determine who wins.

One of the Oldest Bars in Asheville You've Probably Never Heard Of
Right on the corner of Craven Street and Haywood Road is a pretty non-descriptish, light blue and white building you might know well, or, not at all. It’s the Burger Bar and many consider it to be The Oldest Bar in Asheville. And no, they don’t serve burgers.

Bar Wars AVL Final Mix Off Competition Set for Tuesday
Mixologists from Pulp, Aloft, Cucina24, and Sovereign Remedies will compete Tuesday at Asheville Music Hall for top honors in Bar Wars AVL 2015 where the secret ingredient is Dranbuie.

8 Questions with The River Rats Front Man > Andrew Scotchie
Passion, hard work and a dash of style is what truly sets apart the good from the great, and Andrew Scotchie has talent - and style. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the rocker to talk about the origin of The River Rats, their new album, and what the future holds.

Asheville Weekend Grit Picks
It seems as though we blinked and the last week of March was upon us. But no worries, the weekend is here and we've got you covered with our picks of just some of the best events going on around town. So, get up and go have some fun, Asheville.

The Apache Relay Returns to The Grey Eagle
The Apache Relay, a folksy pop band from Nashville and Western North Carolina return to the Grey Eagle on March 28 where they once again expect to be welcomed with warm, open, Asheville arms.

Dispatches From the B.A.D. > 5 Reasons to Attend {Re}HAPPENING 2015
This yearly event reinvigorates the greater WNC arts community by re-instilling the excitement once generated on these grounds, while simultaneously honoring the Black Mountain College legacy, and preserving its spirit.

Looking For the After Party? BomBassic Knows Where It's At
Is anyone throwing "official" after parties for local electronic shows? BomBassic’s increasingly popular After Hours are the only ones I'm hearing about and attending. Let's make these guys official, for goodness' sake.

5 Questions with Local Fashion Designer Brooke Priddy
Get to know local designer Brooke Piddy who has been making one-of-a-kind dresses and gowns in Asheville for years.

Asheville Weekend Grit Picks
It's the weekend again and you know what that means? We've rounded up just a few of the best events in town for you to check out. So get out and have some fun.

Luzius Stone's Album Release Show @ The Mothlight > Friday March 20
Self-described “mountain boy” and “electronic art rock”-er Luzius Stone is finally unleashing his long-awaited album at his album release party this Friday at the Mothlight.

Asheville Weekend Grit Picks
It might be a little rainy and gloomy, but it's finally starting to feel like Spring is peeking its head out, so pack the puffy coats away and get outside. We've rounded up some of this weekend's picks.

Moon Duo’s Lunar Dreamscapes > The Mothlight | March 12
Moon Duo’s music, flavored by the surreal and the psychedelic, dreamy and still rough around the edges, will fill Asheville’s Mothlight on Thursday, March 12th.

Asheville Weekend Grit Picks
Looks like Asheville is finally starting to shake off the worst of the winter (hopefully?!) and it's time to get out and enjoy the first weekend in March. Here is a small list of suggestions of what to do in and around town.

Opposite Box Comes to Asheville Music Hall
On Thursday March 5, Opposite Box is coming to the Asheville Music Hall to serve up a healthy dose of their unusual blend of "belligerent jungle funk" along with headliners Main Squeeze. Who wants the Funk?

What's Going on with Asheville-Based Organic Records
Organic Records has spent 2 years building an independent label home to "Great Music, No Boundaries" with a roster of great original roots artists including some of the fastest rising bands in the region.

Asheville Bars Invited to Enter Bar Wars AVL 2015
It's time to enter! Ten Asheville bars will get to pick a nonprofit to represent while they compete for best Bar Wars AVL cocktail 2015.

3rd Annual Soumu at New Mountain > Friday March 20
Lush Life and Zansa present Asheville's 3rd Annual Soumu at New Mountain Friday, March 20, 2015 at New Mountain. It will be a celebration of African Music, Dance, Food, and Culture. A party for all ages.

Jamming the Light Fantastic with Umphrey's McGee
Umphrey's McGee lit up the US Cellular Center with their inaugural arena performance, and treated the Asheville crowd to a three-hour jam band extravaganza.

Asheville Weekend Grit Picks
It's the weekend of love. Or so some say. If you've got a special someone or if you're happily single, there's lots to get into.

10 Questions with Local Artists Jason Rafferty + Sally Garner
Get to know Asheville artists Sally Garner and Jason Rafferty who met at UNCA 5 years ago and have been active creators in the arts (and also a couple) ever since.

Hazel Twenty > Fabulous Fashion on Wheels
Asheville has a plethora of delicious food trucks but did you know that it also has a fashion truck? Introducing Hazel Twenty, a mobile boutique! It is fabulous female fashion on wheels and you must check it out.

Help Asheville Filmmakers Win National Competition
A few guys who have been participants (and winners) in the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project were asked to participate in a national competition where the goal is to highlight your town.

Zach Deputy + Dean Ween Group Make Debuts at The Grey Eagle This Year
Two amazing artists to make their debut at The Grey Eagle this year: Zach Deputy on Saturday, February 6th and then the Dean Ween Group on Saturday, March 21st.

Asheville Musicians Band Together To Help African Family
Asheville musicians have banded together and launched an Indiegogo campaign to help rebuild the home and the Djembeso Drum & Dance Education Center.

Dispatches From the B.A.D.
A preview of upcoming exhibitions at The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design and The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center both with openings this Friday, January 28.

Asheville Weekend Grit Picks
It's the definition of blustery out but we suggest you bundle up and take on some of the fun things going on around town this weekend starting tonight.

BEAT LIFE Presents 10th Letter on February 4th at The Mothlight
Wednesday, February 4th, is one of the first in a series of shows put on by the Asheville Beat Tape Collective – a group of local electronic artists, musicians, and DJs who are making an effort to expand Asheville’s electronic music horizons.

Asheville Weekend Grit Picks
Sure it might be rainy and cold out. We may even get a little snow (gasp!). But there is still a ton to do around town no matter what and we've listed just a few.

Meet Hollie Stephenson > New Head Brewer at Highland Brewing
Asheville Ale Trail sits down with Hollie Stephenson, new head brewer at Highlands, who you can also meet at their very first Scouting Party on Thursday, January 29th.

5 Reasons to go to the Fringe Fest + See Something NEW
Why should you go to a true Asheville Oddity of a festival showcasing performances from artists from all over the world and that has been going on in our little town for 13 years? We will tell you.

A Winter Weekend Detox Doesn’t Have to be Boring in Asheville
A winter detox in Asheville. Groupies, animal parades, sex art, and sudsy pasta.

Asheville Weekend Grit Picks
What are you doing this weekend, Asheville? Plenty happening and plenty of listings. We just wanted to throw a few more your way.

Local Musician Adama Dembele's African Home Demolished By Government
The Ivory Coast government demolished the family home of local musician Adama Dembele and those of the entire area displacing hundreds with one week's notice.

Warren Haynes Xmas Jam 26 Exceeded (almost) All Expectations
Another Warren Haynes Christmas Jam is in the history books, and it was a good one. And, of course, it was for a good cause.

Why You Should Go to Asheville Fringe Fest
Do you know that the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival has been going on for over a decade and showcases local and international artists in all sorts of mediums? We didn't either.