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Machinedrum. Photo: Tonje Thilesen
Ali McGhee
Machinedrum Ignites Human Energy at Ellington Underground (12/28)
Thursday night, Machinedrum headlines Ellington Underground. He'll be joined by local electronic acts Push/Pull and Bombassic.

Kusa
Caleb Calhoun
Kusa Ready to Rage at Sly Grog's Sparkle Party // New Year's Eve
Kusa plays New Year's Eve at Asheville's Sly Grog Lounge. Here, they get interviewed in their underwear and define "pizza-weed jam." Plus, the premiere of their new track, "Oil on Water."
Rock & Rye
AVL Grit
AC Hotel & Capella on 9 // Rock & Rye New Year's Eve: The 12th Day of Gritmas
We're closing out Gritmas with a celebration of the all that's past—and all that's yet to come: We've got 2 tickets to AC Hotel's Rock & Rye New Year's Eve Bash! Enter through midnight.

Raqs Sapphire, Studio Zahiya Intermediate student bellydance troupe member, Ramie Smith Thorstad
AVL Grit
A Night of World Dance with Studio Zahiya and LEAF
From bhangra to belly dance, Studio Zahiya's instructors, students, and special guests wowed a full house on Tuesday night, all for a great cause.

Gritmas 2017
AVL Grit
Celebration Time: The Return of the 12 Days of Gritmas!
The 12 Days of Gritmas return with fabulous prizes from some of your favorite local and regional retailers!
Liquidlogic hoodie
AVL Grit
Liquidlogic: The 11th Day of Gritmas
On day 11 of Gritmas, we've got a prize pack of apparel and gear for all of your adventures, on the water and off, from local kayak company Liquidlogic.

Holidays at GritVegas!
AVL Grit
Happy Holidays from GritVegas! Your Christmas Weekend Update
Happy holidays all! Check out our roundup of things to do this weekend (plus, find out how to win a $10 gift card from High Five Coffee and some GritVegas swag!).

Christmas Ornament. Flickr: Nick Amoscato
Thriftygirl
Christmas: The most wonderful time of the year?
The most wonderful time of the year should leave everyone in a better mood, joyful, and carefree, right? As I get older, stress, loss of friends and loved ones, and hustle and bustle seem to be more common. Can the excitement and wonderment of childhood Christmas past still exist in the busy, technologically abundant world we live in?

Asheville Mall
AVL Grit
Asheville Mall: The 10th Day of Gritmas
Today, we've got a big ol' bundle of awesome stuff from our friends at the Asheville Mall. Read on to find out exactly what's included in this $300 prize package.

Annie's & Harvest Gritmas
AVL Grit
Annie's Bakery and Harvest Records: The Ninth Day of Gritmas
Today we've got a double feature from Annie's Bakery and Harvest Records that's sure to kick your holiday weekend off perfectly.

Fitletic belt
AVL Grit
Fitletic: The Eighth Day of Gritmas
Leave 2017 in the dust with a running belt, armband, and bottle holder bunchle from Fitletic, today on the 8th Day of Gritmas.

Chattanooga Walking Bridge, Sundown
Stolen Moments
Body/Mind … On the Chattanooga Bridge, Chattanooga, TN
There is a parade of bodies thronging the bridge, each body bathed on one side by sun glaze. No one is in a rush. No one on his or her cell. So the body keeps walking, off the bridge and into the city, while the mind takes snapshots inside the massive tombstones of commerce it floats through.
Ginger's Revenge
MY AVL
Celebration Etiquette
Tips on how to properly celebrate birthdays and anniversaries that fall on the holidays. Plus, taking a deeper look at Ginger's Revenge and Revolve!
Pure Yoga. Photo: Rose Photo
AVL Grit
Pure Yoga Asheville: The Seventh Day of Gritmas
Day 7 of Gritmas is here with a month of unlimited yoga from Pure Yoga Asheville. Yoga: pretty much the best way to kickstart your 2018.

Broadcast and Window Cat on NYE. Image: Joshua Marc Levy
AVL Grit
Ellington Underground: The Sixth Day of Gritmas
The sixth day of Gritmas gives you the chance to win two tickets and a prize pack for Ellington Underground's New Year's Eve show with the Broadcast and Window Cat. Enter now!
Lisa Zahiya of Studio Zahiya instructs students in downtown Asheville.
AVL Grit
Winter Dance Wonderland: Studio Zahiya Throws Benefit Dance Showcase for LEAF Community Arts
Next Tuesday, head to the Orange Peel at 7 p.m. for a night of dance from all over the world, benefitting LEAF Community Arts.

Snomg! Asheville GritVegas weekend update
AVL Grit
Our Weekend Roundup: The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!
Our top ways to stay warm and have fun while doing it this weekend.
Diamond Brand
AVL Grit
Diamond Brand: The Fifth Day of Gritmas
Today, we're giving away a $50 gift certificate to long-time outfitter and local favorite Diamond Brand.
Midnight Snack. Source: band's website
Ali McGhee
Midnight Snack Say Farewell with a New Track and a Show at the Mothlight (12/15)
Beloved Asheville band Midnight Snack will throw their farewell show at the Mothlight on Friday, 12/15.

AVL Grit
Watershed Drybags: The Fourth Day of Gritmas
We've got state-of-the-art drybag technology from Watershed for you on Day 4 of Gritmas.

Gritmas Day 3: Rockgeist and Recover
AVL Grit
Rockgeist and Recover: The Third Day of Gritmas!
Two local companies are outfitting you with the coolest gear for everything from bikepacking to hiking your favorite trail on the third day of Gritmas.
Photo: Bonobo Conservation Initiative
Ali McGhee
Bonobos at the BLOCK off Biltmore
The Bonobo Conservation Initiative works to protect our closest relative. This Sunday (12/17), you can support the cause.

AAAC
Jeff Mason
Asheville Area Arts Council Point of View Curator Proposal Submissions: Now Open until Jan. 26, 2018
Submissions are now open for area curators to create exhibitions that incorporate local collaborations at the Asheville Area Arts Council. Get all the details right here.
Gritmas Day 2: WNC Nature Center and Grail Moviehouse
AVL Grit
The WNC Nature Center and Grail Moviehouse: The Second Day of Gritmas
On the second day of Gritmas, we've got another sweet pairing for you. Enter today for passes to visit the WNC Nature Center AND a gift certificate + swag from our dear friends at Grail Moviehouse!
AVL Grit
Malaprop's and Baked Pie Company: The First Day of Gritmas
On the first day of Gritmas, we kick things of with a doubled-up prize package from Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe and Baked Pie Company.

Astropad from Astral
Guest Grit
Your Holiday Gift Guide from Outdoor Gear Builders
Your gift guide for the adventure lover in your life from Outdoor Gear Builders.
Students working at night during Tim Kerr's Mural Painting class, which created a mural honoring BMC in Downtown Black Mountain. Photo by Suzi Sadler
Ali McGhee
School of the Alternative Builds Community through Passion-Based Learning
Steeped in the spirit of Black Mountain College, the School of the Alternative offers creative classes outside of the box this spring.

Spoiler Alert!
Jeff Mason
Spoiler Alert! - Santa Claus vs. The Devil - Thu. 12/14, 8pm @ The BLOCK off Biltmore
A Christmas Movie Screening with Local Comedians, Hosted by Kelly Morgan, with Moira Goree & Andrew Cummins.

Emma's Lounge
Caleb Calhoun
Emma’s Lounge Brings it for 80’s Themed Show at Salvage Station
Asheville's Emma's Lounge: a local act that brings the world together.
‘Or some of those that fly so high’ (Little Sparrow), Oil on canvas, 2014
Sarah Shadburne
"Dark Holler" Seeks to Prompt Thoughtful Conversation Surrounding Tradition
A night of music and murder with painter Julyan Davis and performances from Elisa Faires and Mountain Bitters at Revolve (12/9)
#metoo
Jacqui Castle
#MeToo: Open your eyes
What we want the good guys to know.

humans
Jeff Mason
emersion and Campfireball Present: Acting Like Humans, 12/15 & 12/16
The biannual immersive theater performance art sensation returns to an undisclosed location in downtown Asheville!
Pack Square. Photo: Carol Anders
MY AVL
HoliDAZE in AVL: A Guide to Holiday Fun
It's a Winter Wonderland out there! Here are some of our favorite ways to celebrate the holiday season in AVL!
Look at the Stars Beautiful
AVL Grit
"Look at the Stars Beautiful": BomBassic and P3RIPH3RAL (Asheville Grit Premiere)
Electronic music duo BomBassic and producer P3RIPH3RAL teamed up for this fresh new track. Check out our exclusive premiere.

Spaceman Jones and the Motherships
AVL Grit
Spaceman Jones and the Motherships: "Summer Song," A Grit Premiere
We're dropping the newest track released by Spaceman Jones and the Motherships, right here.
Justin Rabuck, Jason Sandford, and Ali McGhee
AVL Grit
The Big Crafty + More on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update
As preparation for this weekend's Big Crafty, we talk with Justin Rabuck, a founder of the event and an owner of Horse and Hero in downtown Asheville.

Exmag
Ali McGhee
Ellington Underground Celebrates Grand Opening with Exmag, RBTS WIN
This Friday, head to Ellington Underground for their grand opening show, featuring Exmag and local legends RBTS WIN.
Tale 53; Snowhite. Photo: Tommy Bay
Ali McGhee
Deborah Hunt's Fantastic Forms at the BeBe Theatre: A Benefit Show for Puerto Rican Puppetry
Puerto Rican-based puppeteer Deborah Hunt brings her new show to Asheville's BeBe Theatre as part of a fundraising effort to give back to the island after Hurricane Maria. Shows December 1-3.
Daedelus
Ali McGhee
Daedelus On Creativity, Mazes, and Victorian Fashion Icons [Interview]
Daedelus plays at the Orange Peel on Tuesday, November 28 with Mono/Poly and Free the Robots. We talked with the producer and creative icon about everything from literature to labyrinths.

Neglectful. Photo: Sebastian Matthews
Stolen Moments
Useless
“I’m just joking,” I say. “I’m the one who’s useless.”