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Embrew® Tea is Awarded the NC IDEA™ MICRO Grant

WNC-based tea company prepares to push into retail with innovative product that gives busy tea-lovers more me-time without hassling with infusers or sticky honey.

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New Cookie Company arrives to NC

Brand Legally Addictive cookies are made from a cracker, handmade toffee and sustainably sourced chocolate, topped with sea salt for an amazing sweet, salty and crunchy flavor combination.

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The ’BILLIE’S SONG’ Theatrical Readings Project

A GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT TO UN-SEGREGATE US

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LAUNCH OF A GROUP STORYTELLING PROJECT TO UN-SEGREATE US

Take part in an interactive introduction to the ‘BILLIE’S SONG, AN URBAN FAIRY TALE’ Theatrical Readings Project being planned for Spring 2023.

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New arts space in West Asheville called Story Parlor

STORY PARLOR ANNOUNCES META COMMERSE AS ITS NEXT STORY/ARTS RESIDENT

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Interview with owners of Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack

Co-owner of local restaurant Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack talks with us about ownership, sourcing ingredients, and more!

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Your Dog Here Fundraiser

"Your Dog Here" is a DSSOLVR fundraiser in association with Asheville Humane Society

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Tzedek Brilliance Awards Celebrate the Impact of Asheville Changemakers

Tzedek Brilliance Awards honor Asheville’s leaders who have engaged in impactful, intersectional efforts to further racial justice and LGBTQ equality or to combat antisemitism.

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The Story of a Venezuelan-Appalachian musical duo, Larry & Joe

Together, the two musicians are on a mission to show that music has no borders.

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Bears Bees + Brews invites Asheville to get wild this fall.

An event that focused on educating the community about the wildlife in Western North Carolina and how we can coexist with the creatures who are often roaming in our own backyards.

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Asheville-based musician celebrates album release at one world brewing west

Asheville-based Nicole Lund will release their debut LP Right This Time, produced by Tyler "Falcon" Greenwell (Tedeschi Trucks Band)

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Meet Chef Will of Jettie Rae's

There's a recipe inside!!

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Pierce Alexander Set To New Song

Pierce Alexander is excited to announce the release of'Midnight Walk' on Friday September 2nd

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Embrew Tea: Artisan Tea Bag

Innovative tea company, Embrew, relocates to the Asheville area and brings with it a promise of a better cup of tea in record time.

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Interview with Sarajane Case

Sarajane is an author, certified Enneagram expert, social media influencer and podcast host of Enneagram And Coffee

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14th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival

Presented by Laugh Your Asheville Off, the largest comedy festival in the Southeast comes roaring back to Asheville August 10-13, 2022

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Jettie Rae's Oyster House 2 Year Anniversary

A 2 year anniversary comes with a new summer menu!

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Interview with Once Upon A Child

Interview with local children's consignment store manager.

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Interview with musician Marcus Anderson

Marcus Anderson, jazz musician, coffee enthusiast, and comic creator, sat down with us for a virtual interview about his many endeavors.

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New Retail Store Swahili Coast Opens

New Retail Store Swahili Coast celebrates opening downtown, promoting artisan co-operatives in East Africa

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Loretta Holloway returns to AVL

Loretta Holloway returns to Diana Wortham Theatre

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Open Studio: Ginger Huebner

Ginger Huebner is an artist, collaborator, educator and visual translator

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Once Upon A Child comes to AVL

Once Upon A Child®, a leading children’s clothing and accessories retail resale concept, announced the grand opening of its location in Asheville.

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Interview With Local Musician Peter the Poet

Asheville Grit Blogger Rachel discusses Asheville's hip-hop scene with local musician Peter the Poet.

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Firefly Gathering

Near the summer solstice each year, around 1,000 people convene from around the globe for the Firefly Gathering.

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Local Artist Chosen for TED.com

Local artist Ginger Huebner's TEDx Asheville talk was chosen for the TED.com website and the TEDx Editor's choice. She offers the question: What if we had conversations without even saying a word, and instead used imagery and color alone?

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INAUGURAL INDUSTRY DISCOUNT BARGAIN BLOWHOLE BONANZA

Unique yard-sale style event happening May 21st!

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COVID & Entrepreneurship

Inside the small business journey of Interior Painting of Asheville

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Singer-Songwriter Kevin PM Comes to Asheville

Live music coming to Emote!

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THE EVOLUTION OF SPA

FIRST EVER SOCIAL SPA OPENING MAY 5TH IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

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theWorst w/s/g Smoky Mountain Sirens & Pipsqueak @ Static Age Records APRIL. 16

Portland, Maine indie-punk/alt-rock trio theWorst are preparing to release their brilliant sophomore LP, Yes Regrets, on June 3rd.

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Introducing Med Night: Let It All Hang Out

The Med announces new late-night menu.

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Interview with Musician Pierce Alexander

An interview from a musician out of Charleston, Pierce Alexander.

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A definitive ranking of the best ribs in Asheville

A few weeks ago I came up with a mission for my friend and I to embark on. A mission of great importance and dignity. This mission: finding out who has the best rack of ribs in Asheville.