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Pierce Alexander
A biography of musician Pierce Alexander

Pierce Alexander
Musician based out of Charleston, SC has just released a new album.

Color me goodwill
Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Annual Color Me Goodwill fashion show!

temple
For this Asheville Asks, we interviewed some local folks on Sikhism.

help
Women from multiple local restaurants who have faced sexual harassment share their stories.

Renee
Tzedek Social Justice Fund announces winners of their Brilliance Awards and shares information about their wonderful program.

Marquee
Marquee Asheville--a newly opened marketplace in Asheville's RAD.

Emo Night
DSSOLVR's Emo Night returns on February 11th.

graph
Intern Cailey McGinn interviews students and staff at the University of North Carolina Asheville to get their take on the rise of alternative education in Buncombe County.

Energy Savers
Energy Savers Network is a nonprofit dedicated to lowering energy costs for low-income families in WNC.

Shake by Matthew Rentz
Matthew Rentz is an Asheville-based painter who specializes in modern, large-scale oil paintings

awareness
Here are some helpful resources for those affected by breast cancer.

Winter of Poetry
Many poetry events taking place this winter at the CCC!

Dillon Halpain
We asked a rising musician what it's like coming into the Asheville music scene.

holiday stock
With December rolling up, Asheville is riling up for the holiday season. To welcome in everyone’s favorite time of year, we are highlighting five holidays events to stir locals and visitors alike into seasonal cheer.

Stay weird
Anyone who’s driven through Asheville has noticed the old silo located by the water in the River Arts District with “Stay Weird” graffitied artfully across the front. Here's a little info on the art piece.

Winter Lights
Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum are back!

Grove Arcade
November 18th through January 3rd the Grove Arcade will be a Winter Wonderland!

asheville
A highlight of five new small businesses for locals and visitors alike to check out

Open Hearts Art Center
Asheville has a thriving creative scene and we wanted to highlight a few art centers that are tying art to community.

Grand Experiences
November- January the Biltmore hosts "Legends of Art & Innovation"

Wiley Cash
Blogger and intern Elizabeth Devido follows up her author feature on Wiley Cash with a review on his novel "When Ghosts Come Home".

gin
Halloween may be over, but there is still plenty of autumn left in the air and that calls for festive drinking! Here are some of Asheville’s seasonal drinks we’re excited about.

halloween
Here are some Halloween activities for adults happening this weekend!

Jesus
This week on Asheville Asks: Writer Cailey McGinn asks local queer students about their relationships and experiences with religion.

pumpkin patch
Our team has put together a list of pumpkin sales in AVL--get em’ before they’re gone, Halloween is near!

Grove Park Inn
One of our Asheville-native bloggers dives into AVL haunts locals grew up on.

lake lure arts and crafts festival
Happening tomorrow is the Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival!

craft fair
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands happening October 14th-17th 2021

Montford Park Players
The Montford Park Players welcome Halloween season with a spooky performance wrapped in a delightfully Shakespearean package.

The Blue Banner Greek Life
Panhell: Disaffiliation of sorority sisters raises questions for Greek Life at UNCA

Wiley Cash
Wiley Cash is a North Carolina-based writer and writer-in-residence at the University of North Carolina Asheville. He sat down with us to discuss his newest book "When Ghosts Come Home", a literary mystery set in the 1980s about a mysterious plane crash and the dead man left behind at the scene.

Wild for Life
Local nonprofit Wild for Life: Center for Rehabilitation of Wildlife is working to protect area wildlife.

When A Ghost Comes Home
Tuesday, September 21st, UNCA hosts a book launch event for North Carolina-based author Wiley Cash.

catnapper-or-predator
What happened to the cats on Charlotte Street? UNCA student Marisol Melchor investigates in this article, originally featured in The Blue Banner.

Plant
Here are a few of our favorite Asheville restaurants that serve vegetarian menu options.

Whisk AVL
Looking for a pastry destination in AVL? Here are a few we recommend.

Doube D's Coffee and Dessert
Asheville is full of unique eateries, here are five staff favorites.

Grind AVL
Our staff has chosen five of our favorite Asheville coffee shops. Coffee lovers, check it out!