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Ask A Woman
"How can I be less intimidating to women?"
The reason women may be shrinking away from you in an elevator is not because you’re some hulking beast but because chances are they’ve experienced some level of creepiness.
Denise Carbonell
Guest Grit
17th Annual Survivors' Art Show
A powerful exhibition of art from sexual assault survivors in the Asheville community opens Thursday 15.
Asheville River Arts Studio Stroll
AVL Grit
River Arts Studio Strolling
November 10 - 11 marks yet another fall Studio Stroll in the River Arts District where you can meet art makers + become an art collector.

Ask A Woman
"What's With Girls With Tattoos + Piercings?"
Ask A Woman starts off her regular advice column answering a question about why women get tattoos and piercings. Especially in Asheville.

The Daily Orca
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018): Movie Review
A beautifully dark and grim Western fable brought to near-perfect life by the Coen brothers and cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel.
vote 2018
Guest Grit
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
Tuesday November 6th is widely considered to be one of the most important elections in decades and there really is no excuse to not vote.
Ask A Woman
Ask A Woman
Ask A Woman. Seriously. Ask.
Ask A Woman is an anonymous advice column where I give candid, honest advice about everything you people can cook up.
The Daily Orca
Free Solo (2018): Movie Review
A compelling documentary that falls just short of greatness due to a few missed opportunities.

AVL Grit
The French > Asheville > Connection
/ Fleurs / showcases the work of an artist who is French born and loving, living the Asheville life.
Franny's Farmacy
AVL Grit
The New Farmaceutical Industry
This week is the Grand Opening of Franny's Farmacy - a dream come true for lovers of hemp products everywhere.
Asheville Taco Takeover 2018
AVL Grit
Who's ready for a Taco Takeover?
On October 14th Salvage Staton will be home to a taco lovers dream come true -- the 1st ever Taco Takeover.

The Daily Orca
The Children Act (2017): Movie Reivew
A meandering melodrama that's saved (if that's possible) by the performance of Emma Thompson.
The Daily Orca
Mandy (2018): Movie Review
It's wild, it's crazy, it's not for everyone - and I dare you to see it.

Miss Gay Latina Asheville 2014 by Abi Fields Photography
AVL Grit
Miss Gay Latina Asheville
In its 11th year the pageant returns to the Diana Wortham Theater on Saturday, November 3rd for an unforgettable night of fabulosity.
Hank Willis Thomas, Black Power
AVL Grit
SAY IT LOUD > An Art Experience
Clear your calendar for the opening of this must-see exhibition that explores the African American experience through contemporary art.
Trifecta Moog Synth Contest
AVL Grit
Win a Moog Synthesizer #dreamsdocometrue
Here's your chance to win one of three Moog Synthesizers during the Bob Moog Foundation 2018 Fall Raffle.
Harvest Fest 2018
AVL Grit
Celebrate the start of Autumn at Harvest Fest
Come one, come all to the 1st ever Harvest Fest at the Burton Street Community Peace Gardens on Saturday 9/22.
The Pink Panther
The Daily Orca
The Pink Panther (1963): Movie Review
Top of the line ensemble comedy with one star shining above the rest (try and guess which one).

Asheville Van Life Rally
AVL Grit
Livin' The Asheville Van Life
JuneBug Retro Resort in Weaverville is the 2018 home of the largest #vanlife gathering on the East Coast.
WNC Nature Center Brews & Bears
AVL Grit
Nature & Brews & Bears. Oh My!
The WNC Nature Center's popular happy hour meet-up returns Friday, September 14th with food, cider, beer, music and bears.

Asheville FM Turns 9
AVL Grit
Happy Birthday to Asheville FM
Community celebrating community as Asheville Affiliates hosts a Birthday Bash Fundraiser for !03.3 Asheville FM
YoungAsheville
Matt + Kim Play The Orange Peel
Brooklyn based duo headline the legendary Asheville music venue.

SEBC past at New Mountain AVL
AVL Grit
Southeast B-Boy Championships Return > 9/8
Top street dancers from all over the US will gather to battle it out B-boy style at Asheville Music Hall for the 9th Annual SEBC.
LAAF 2018
Jeff Mason
LAAF 2018 << REWIND
In case you missed it or just want to reminisce, here are some clips from LAAF (Living Asheville Arts Festival) that happened Labor Day Weekend #SundayFunday.
NC Mountain State Fair / photo by @curatednc
AVL Grit
It's Mountain State Fair Time
If you can almost see the neon lights, hear the happy screams, and smell the fried foods (and farm animals!) in the air, it's because it is time for the NC Mountain State Fair!

The Daily Orca
The Mouse That Roared (1959): Movie Review
'The Mouse That Roared' kicks off a four-part Peter Sellers retrospective at the Fairview Library on September 4th

plēb asheville
AVL Grit
An Urban Winery Has Grown in Asheville
AVL wine lovers have more reason to toast in celebration with the Grand Opening of plēb on Saturday the 1st.

Ashvegas
Underhill Rose set for Asheville Masonic Temple show Sept. 1
Asheville singer-songwriter Hannah Kaminer will open the show.
Let's Drall Y'all At BattleCat
AVL Grit
Let's Drall Y'All > Every Tuesday @ BattleCat Coffee Bar
Every Tuesday night, you can go to BattleCat in West AVL and just chill, draw, sketch, relax. Join the movement!
The Daily Orca
Christopher Robin (2018): Movie Review
A likable enough story that could have been great with a shift in tone.

Yacht Rock Revival
AVL Grit
Come Sail Away TONIGHT @ Salvage Station #YACHTROCK
Get your sailor attire on for tonight's Yacht Rock REVIVAL at Salvage Station with inspiration from Honeypot #SAILAWAY
AVL Grit
For One Day Only > Haywood St. WELCOMEFEST 2018
Today why not spend your lunch break enjoying local food trucks, music, and giving back to the community with the Downtown Welcome Table?
The Bee's Knees at The Odditorium
AVL Grit
The Bee's Knees Vintage Market @ The Odditorium Sunday 8/19
From 12pm-6pm this Sunday go and get your flea on at The Bee's Knees Vintage Market hosted by The Odditorium

Blind Pig Pop-Up at District Wine Bar
AVL Grit
Blind Pig // District Pop-Up This Weekend
2 Day Blind Pig Supper Club "Culinary Extravaganza" Pop-Up This Weekend at District Wine Bar in the RAD
The Daily Orca
The Third Murder (2017): Movie Review
An above-average legal/procedural thriller that doesn't quite live up to the director's previous work, but is still well worth a look.

Ashvegas
Asheville Visiting Artist Program kicks off Friday
The city's first Visiting Artist Program is aimed at honoring Asheville's African-American community.
Ashvegas
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival applications now open
The January festival is expanding into a week-long event.
Sexistentialism
The Grit guide to surviving the Mercury retrograde
Here's a tip: channel your irrational yearning for your ex into a steamy summer fling.
Ashvegas
Dom Flemons set for July 27 performance at new N.C. Stage Company music series
The N.C. Stage Company's theater space is hosting a singer-songwriter listening-room concert series called "Up Close" this summer.
Ashvegas
Indivisible Asheville/WNC group to host voter engagement session July 26
The event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at Pack Library Auditorium.