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Cindy Wilson of the B-52's to Play The Mothlight

Wilson will bring her new subtle and psychedelia sound to Asheville for one night, this Tuesday, June 27, at The Mothlight.

Natalie Bogwalker of Wild Abundance and the Firefly Gathering

An Interview with Natalie Bogwalker: Firefly Gathering 2017

We interviewed the creator and co-director of the Firefly Gathering, Natalie Bogwalker, about how she started the event and what to expect this year. Pre-registration for Firefly ends Monday.

emersion: Interactive + Immersive Theater on the GritVegas Weekend Update

This weekend, we head to a 100-year-old house in Montford to check out an immersive theatrical performance.

Determined

Lately I’ve come to believe she never stops walking, like the mythical shark that can never rest.

Sometimes, we played the buttercup game. You hold up buttercups beneath each other’s chins and check the reflection’s color. If the buttercup reflects pale yellow, it means that you are in love. My chin was always yellow.

The Better Dads Festival: Music and Community on Father's Day Weekend

Introducing the Better Dads Festival, happening June 17th and open to all.

Your Guide to All Go West on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

All Go West is this Saturday and Sunday in West Asheville. Here's who we're most excited to see. Plus, your rundown of what else is happening this weekend.

Biscuits and Beginner's Mind

Our new correspondent is new in town. The first thing she discovers? Asheville is small, y'all!

Source: Ewan Munro, London // Wiki Commons

Haywood Country Club comes to Haywood Road

The I & J building on Haywood Rd. is slated to become West Asheville's newest neighborhood hot spot.

Lukr to Play Timo's House on June 15

In anticipation for Lukr's Asheville debut at Timo's House on Thursday June 15, he was kind enough to answer a few questions for us.

Xpand Fest and More to Do this Weekend in Asheville on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Your weekend is here! How will you spend it? Asheville Grit will be at Xpand Fest; come say hi!

Blacksmithing with Todd at Firefly Gathering. Source: fireflygathering.org

Firefly Gathering Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow

This year's Firefly Gathering, which takes place in Leicester, marks the 10th anniversary of the earth skills-based event. Early bird pricing for Firefly ends tomorrow.

ZOMBIE POETRY CABARET FUNDRAISER AT THE ALTAMONT THEATRE SUNDAY 6/11

Asheville’s Poetry Cabaret Collective has been accepted into the prestigious Capital Fringe Festival and is raising funds to perform for one week of the festival in July.

Falafel 5K

Musings while monitoring the Falafel 5K.

Just Brew It: Highlighting Home Brewing on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

The weekend is full of fun, including Just Brew It, the homebrewing festival held at the Wedge. Check it all out!

Home Depot

Race at the Home Depot.

MoogFest 2017 Update

Bleep bloop.

Panelists Michael Divine and Android Jones with Liana Gillooly. Photo: Michael Garfield

We're All Enlightened Here: Discussing Racism in the Psychedelic Community

A (third) eye-opening discussion of race blindness in the psychedelic community begun at Psychedelic Science 2017 in Oakland, CA.

Asheville Art Museum Presents Hear Our Voice

A new exhibition at the Asheville Art Museum explores how visual art can be a powerful platform to promote dialogue. On view May 20 - July 16, 2017

ROGUE STYLE EP RELEASE PARTY AT TIMO'S HOUSE - Thursday May 18 - LISTEN NOW!

Based in Leipzig, Germany, the electronic Defrostatica label is hitting Timo's House tonight to debut new tracks from their latest EP, Rogue Style Vol. 1, which features Asheville's own Klose.

Free Hugs on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

This weekend, we're featuring the Bliss Mob Hug Parade! But there's also a lot of other stuff happening in and around town. Don't miss it, and let us know what you're most excited about.

LEAF Moon

Camping at LEAF

The WNC Yarn Crawl and More on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Check out what lies ahead this weekend! We're highlighting everything from the WNC Yarn Crawl to Mother's Day fun.

The Best Advice My Mother Ever Gave Me

In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I’ve asked some of my favorite Asheville locals to share the best advice their mother ever gave them, and here is the beauty that unfolded.

Siri, Pencil In Material Transcendence for 2 PM

Traveling, claims all the articles, helps you gain perspective on yourself and the world around you. She who travels is unafraid of adventure, change, and most of all, herself. And yet, as I was driving through the endless, cloudy expanse of Virginia, I could not shake the gnawing fear that I was very, very afraid of myself.

Star and Flag Design Quilt, Fred Hassebrock. Source: National Gallery of Art

Holler Brings Community Art Meet-Ups to Asheville in May

On each Monday in May, members of a new arts forum, Holler, will convene at locations around town for an hour of "flash mob-style making sessions" around specific themes. Come out; make art!

In Pie Flights: The Baked Pie Company

Asheville has a new place to find pie for your pie hole.

The "Brunch Bill": What You Need to Know to Support Local Distilleries and Get a Mimosa on a Sunday Morning

The Brunch Bill is up for review before the ABC Committee on Tuesday. Find out more (and find out where to sign the petition to drink mimosas on Sundays at 10 a.m.!) here.

Prairie Fire at Toy Boat [Review]

The cast of characters ignites the stage in Prairie Fire, an original play by Ryan Madden.

Eda Rhyne on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Eda Rhyne Kickoff Party on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

We're featuring Eda Rhyne Distillery, which is kicking off their Indiegogo campaign with a party on Saturday in their new facility! Check out the write-up for the full details, plus other events that will get you out and about and on the town.

PHOTO:OBJECT OPENING Exhibition - PUSH GALLERY

Check out the First Friday Art Opening at Push Skate Shop!

It's All Happening

Last week I turned twenty-four. I hope I'm good at it. I've never been twenty-four before.

103.3 Asheville FM Fund Drive DONATE NOW!

Donate today and all contributions will be matched and doubled!

Onj. Album Release Show at The Mothlight

"Alone" is the first album by Asheville instrumental post-rock band onj. The release party happens on Friday, May 12, at the Mothlight.

Celebrating One Year of the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Here’s some of what’s happening around Asheville this weekend. Also, Jason Sandford of Ashvegas and I just want to say thank you for watching – this episode of our weekend update marks the one-year anniversary of our video series. Cheers!

DANCE CLUB Asheville: Young Asheville Finds Fun Fitness

Next up in our series of Young Asheville Finds Fun Fitness, is a new wave of workout classes that have women of all ages and fitness backgrounds finding a new sense of self-empowerment and freedom.

Anam Cara's Prairie Fire At Toy Boat

Anam Cara's Prairie Fire, inspired by the writings of The Weather Underground, continues through the first weekend in May (Fridays and Saturdays).

VIdeo Preview: Stupid F*cking Bird at Magnetic 375

The new play at Magnetic Theatre is a wild and hilarious tour of existential angst and unrequited love!

Asheville Greenworks Hikes With Us for Forest Friday

We hit the Hard Times Trail with Joele Emma, Asheville Greenworks' Director of Education.

Brother Oliver to Play The Mothlight April 25

Brother Oliver comes to the Mothlight on Tuesday, April 25th. We sat down with the brothers before the show to talk about their unique brand of "Wild West Rock."

Asheville Butoh Fesitval on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

This weekend, we're featuring the 11th Asheville Butoh Festival, happening all weekend with performances and workshops at the Bebe Theatre downtown.

11th Asheville Butoh Festival 4/20-4/23 at Be Be Theatre

The 11th annual Asheville Butoh Festival begins tonight and runs through the weekend. Here's everything you need to know.

Science, Not Silence

The March for Science comes to the Mountains on April 22.

photo:object @ PUSH Skateshop, OPEN CALL to ALL for Upcoming Exhibition + Zine

photo:object, a new show opening at PUSH Gallery on May 5, is seeking submissions that challenge makers of all types to make a "photograph" that pushes the boundary of "object."

The Hip Abduction to Play Asheville Music Hall April 20

The Hip Abduction is headlining the Asheville Music Hall, April 20, and the band was cool enough to answer a few questions in anticipation for their show.

Asheville Yoga Festival: 5 Weekend Highlights

The Asheville Yoga Festival happens from July 27-20 and brings together local and international talent from the yoga world. Here's what we're most excited about.

Robin Funsten of Community Conflict Solutions: The Asheville Innovators

Robin Funsten, founder of Community Conflict Solutions, on treating her business like a baby, how to make conflict productive, and her (nearly) lifelong caving habit.

GritVegas and BEAT LIFE at the RAD Skatepark

BEAT LIFE at the RAD Skatepark: Featured Event of the GritVegas Weekend Update!

This weekend, we talk with Rob Gray (Cpt. Hyperdrive) about Saturday's free, all-ages BEAT LIFE event at the RAD Skatepark. Read on to find out the details and more of what's happening in town this weekend.

Field Day is Back on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Our featured event this week is the Field Day & Spring Fling Dance at Salvage Station! Check out our video and our complete write-up of what's not to miss in town this weekend.