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HAPPENINGS

GRIT TALK: SK The Novelist

SK The Novelist returns with his latest project 'My Life in Rhythm.' "Honest, Fun and Challenging," the Asheville Emcee aims to make his mark and share his story.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! October 6-9

From film festivals to the annual zombie walk, we've got a lot to tell you about this weekend in Asheville!

Playing In the Dark: A Benefit for the Asheville Darkroom @ the Mothlight (10/8)

West Asheville's Mothlight hosts a benefit for the Asheville Darkroom this Saturday, October 8th. The Darkroom just moved to the Refinery Creator Space.

Brewgrass 2016 Photo Gallery

Were you at Brewgrass 2016? Did you stop by the photo booth? Check out our gallery of favorite shots!

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! September 29-October 2

We've got special guests Stu Helm and Andrew Scotchie on this weekend to talk up some exciting events!

Do Black Voices Matter in Asheville?

Is Asheville stepping up for the #blacklivesmatter movement and the protests in Charlotte?

Submission Deadline Extended for Underground Sound: The Path to Music Video Asheville (11/15)

We have extended the submission deadline for our Underground Sound: The Path to Music Video Asheville contest until 11/15

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! September 22-25

What are you up to on this beautiful weekend in Asheville? We've got the scoop on a few of our favorite things!

An Interview with Julianna Barwick

An interview with Julianna Barwick, who is playing at Asheville's historic Forsythia Hall on Friday, 9/30 with opener Mary Lattimore in support of her newest album, Will. The show is presented by the Mothlight.

GRIT TALK: Ill Doots

8 piece Hip hop outfit 'Ill Doots' return to Asheville on their 'Unify' Tour! A funk-infused roller coaster of high energy antics and thought provoking lyrics.

Brewgrass 2016 Ticket Giveaway!

We've got a pair of tickets for Brewgrass 2016, happening Saturday, 9/17 at Memorial Stadium! To enter, like our page on Facebook and leave a comment on the story tagging the friend you'd want to bring!

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!

Local Cloth's Project Handmade Presents Elements of Nature

A Regional Fashion Show Features Textile and Fiber Art

BEATLIFE Showcases the Work of Producer DFLN @ the Mothlight

The next BEATLIFE show, thrown by the Asheville Beat Tape Collective, happens Saturday, 9/17, and is a tribute to the late North Carolina producer DFLN (Derrick Curtis). A lineup of special guests and friends of Derrick will show support and love at West Asheville's Mothlight.

VOTE FOR the 2016 Mayor of Brewgrass!

We've narrowed the entrants of our Instagram contest down to a round of 5 Finalists! Vote here until midnight on September 14th, and we'll announce the new Mayor of Brewgrass on September 15th!

Ticket Giveaway--Titus Andronicus and A Giant Dog at The Mothlight << 9/14

Titus Andronicus and A Giant Dog are coming to The Mothlight. Here's your chance to win two tickets.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! September 8-11

This weekend, Asheville is filled with all types of fun! From beer to crystals and river cleanups to pickle competitions, we've got something for everyone. Let us know what we missed!

Music as a Spiritual Practice: Battle Trance Perform BMCM+AC Benefit Show Friday, 9/9 (Interview)

Asheville Grit spoke with Travis Laplante, the founder of tenor saxophone quartet Battle Trance, before their upcoming show. The show happens on Friday, September 9th at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and is presented by Free Range Asheville. All proceeds will go to the BMCM+AC.

RBTS WIN Take the Mothlight Stage (Interview)

RBTS WIN play the Mothlight Saturday, 9/3, with Doc Aquatic and Marley Carroll. RBTS is one of the Grit's favorite bands and this is an incredible lineup, so we thought it was the perfect time to release this just-recovered (post-tech crash) interview we did with them at Moogfest!

The Asheville Vaudeville season begins with two shows on September 17, 2016!

The fabulously talented freaky folks of Asheville Vaudeville are back to entertain you for the 2016 fall season!

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! Labor Day Edition

We've got your weekend events for Labor Day weekend in Asheville, from Thursday, September 1st through Labor Day!

Prints From Pink Dog: A Benefit for the Family of Chrystel Mann

Acclaimed local photographer Steve Mann lost his wife, Chrystel, to a hard-fought battle with cancer. Now he's selling his prints from his show at Asheville's Pink Dog Creative to help cover medical costs.

Rasheeda Speaking Comes to the BEBE Theatre

Rasheeda Speaking is a recently off-Broadway play that premieres at Asheville's BEBE Theatre tomorrow, September 1st. The play runs through the 17th and is a dark satire about "post-racial" America in the workplace.

PHAZE GAWD: Charlotte Rapper Talks NC Hip Hop and the State of the Genre

Charlotte rapper PHAZE GAWD (Tony Potts) recently released Definitive Theosis, a new EP produced by deceased artist DFLN, and it's powerful stuff. We talked with the GAWD about music, politics, race, and the state of hip hop in North Carolina and the country. PHAZE GAWD plays BEATLIFE at the Mothlight on September 17th.

"You throw a line through unseen intercepts That finds me when I'm too far gone to save." Watercolor: Brandon Beeson

Jeff Thompson Giving Trio Reinvents Live Show

Jeff Thompson is bringing a new format for the Giving Trio's live show to the Altamont, where he'll play on Saturday, September 3rd. The show will feature special guests and a visual art and dance installation that will accompany the music.

Revolve Night at the Asheville Guitar Bar: CP Quartet and Shane Parish

The first in a series of shows from Cotton Mill Studios' REVOLVE + the Asheville Guitar Bar brings the CP Quartet and Shane Parish to the stage.

Views from the Montford. Photo: Erin Fowler

The Montford, Asheville's Newest Rooftop Spot

Asheville's newest rooftop bar sits atop the new Hyatt Place at the corner of Montford Ave and Haywood St in downtown Asheville. Even though it's technically a hotel bar, it's got a big local focus, from its food and drinks to its targeted clientele.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! August 25-28

This weekend kicks off with the 100th birthday of our national parks, plus a ton of other fabulous events, from free music and dance at the Millroom to Queer Girls Reading at the Mothlight. Where will you be, Ashevillains?

Do YOU Have What It Takes to be the #MayorOfBrewgrass20?

Are you the next Mayor of Brewgrass? Enter our Instagram contest and see if you'll be crowned! The winner gets amazing prizes and VIP access at this year's Brewgrass Festival on September 17th.

AVL Glitch: Juried Group Photography Show Releases Open Call for Artists

#AVLGLITCH, new group photography show, released their open call for submissions for an upcoming juried exhibition. Submissions will be accepted until 9/9, and the show runs through October.

Introducing Asheville Music & Dance Night @ the Millroom 8/25

This Thursday, the Millroom hosts the first night in their new monthly live music and dance night. The Juan Benavides Band will hold it down as you dance the night away. Asheville Grit is also giving away three free entries to Underground Sound to artists (or their representatives) who attend!

What's That Yellow Sign About?: Slow Down Asheville Releases New Video

Have you seen the Slow Down Asheville signs in your neighborhood? The Slow Down Asheville campaign, which launched in February of this year to raise awareness about pedestrian safety, has released a brand new video that outlines the goals of the project and shares some compelling information.

An Interview with Horse Lords: Coming to the Mothlight w/ Nest Egg (8/30)

Horse Lords will play West Asheville's the Mothlight with openers Nest Egg on 8/30. We talked with guitarist Owen Gardner about the upcoming show and the goals they had for their new album, Interventions, out now on Northern Spy.

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.

Smiling Hara Tempeh Opens New Facility, Expands Operations

Local business Smiling Hara Tempeh celebrates the opening of their new facility in Barnardsville, NC. They're expanding their production of tempeh and soy-free "hempeh" products.

Asheville Puppetry Week! 8/18-23

Asheville Puppetry Week starts on Thursday, 8/18 at venues across town. Events includes a performance of Billy the Liar, a children's show from Atlanta's That Puppet Guy, the Wham, Bam! Puppet Slam, and David Liebe Hart from The Tim and Eric Awesome Show. Yes, please.

The CCCD Celebrates 20 Years With a Party and Benefit

This Thursday, the CCCD (Center for Craft, Creativity, and Design) in the Broadway Arts District will celebrate 20 years as a leading resource for artists and craftspeople through this party and benefit. Tickets are on sale now.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! August 11-14

Asheville, we love you. But you've got to chill out on the rain. We've got the full lineup of events that will keep you dry or just get you right into the French Broad River, which we know is what's really on your mind. From Anything That Floats to Geek Out AVL to a bluegrass and kitten brunch, GritVegas has you covered.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! August 4-7

This weekend's got everything: whether you're looking for live music of all genres, beer releases, unicorns, glitter wrestling, experimental theatre, arts and craft, film, or a new furry companion, there's something for you.

Transplanting Announces Season 2 Release + Season 1 to be Featured on LAFF TV

The second season of Transplanting, Asheville's hilarious web series, airs on Wednesday, September 7th, coinciding with the release of season one on Laff TV.

Meditate.io: Asheville Popup Meditation from the Founders of Buddhist Geeks

Buddhist Geek founders Vincent and Emily Horn are bringing their newest program, Meditate.io, to Asheville as a popup meditation. The first event happens this coming Wednesday, August 3, from 7:30-8:30 am at the Asheville Yoga Teacher Training Center.

Ticket Giveaway: Ben Sollee Yoga Dance Party to Benefit OXFAM

This coming Tuesday, 8/2, Ben Sollee and Go Yoga take the stage at the Orange Peel for a yoga dance party and concert to benefit OXFAM. We've got two tickets--enter by leaving a comment on our Facebook post!

Digable Planets: Ladybug. Photo: George Sieburg

Photo Gallery: Digable Planets @ The Orange Peel

Digable Planets took the stage at the Orange Peel last week (with support from openers Camp Lo). It was a night of old-school hip hop, fresh beats, and rising temperatures.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update July 28-31

What's up Asheville? Be sure to check our our weekly GritVegas Weekend Update, with the scoop on LEAF and other AVL events. We're also doing a ticket giveaway on Instagram for the person who hits the most spots! Win 2 tickets to Asheville Fashion Week--all you have to do it go out and have fun. Happy weekend!