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new lunch offerings at Soprana Rooftop Cucina

Just in time for patio season, Soprana is unveiling its lunchtime hours and menu

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hailing from eastern North Carolina, Shirlette Ammons releases new record

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Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack proud to announce the installation of the RightHear Accessibility system

The ultimate stop for Nashville-style hot chicken and deliriously good Southern soul food, is proud to announce the installation of the RightHear Accessibility system at its Asheville and Arden locations

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Jettie Rae's Shakes Up Their Menu With Exciting New Cocktail Selections

Asheville favorite Jettie Rae’s Oyster House introduces five new refreshing cocktails to their spring menu.

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Wings & Strings

Live Music at Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, Sweeten Creek, this Spring and Summer

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Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina Going Plastic Bag-Free on April 22

beginning on Monday, April 22, plastic shopping bags will no longer be available in its 51 retail and outlet stores.

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NEW BOUTIQUE HOTEL TO TELL THE STORY OF MOUNT AIRY

Set to open as a Tribute Portfolio in 2026, the Spencer’s Mill historic Sparger building will become The Balladeer Hotel

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ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM UNVEILS THE NEW SALON: A CONTEMPORARY VIEW

The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to announce the upcoming exhibition, The New Salon: A Contemporary View, guest-curated by Gabriel Shaffer.

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Tickets on Sale for 8th Annual Color Me Goodwill Fashion Show

Local Fashion Designers to Compete April 19 at The Orange Peel

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“THE MARKET PLACE” IN ASHEVILLE NAMED “OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT” SEMI-FINALIST IN 2024 JAMES BEARD AWARDS

The Market Place restaurant, a farm-to-table fixture of downtown Asheville since 1979 is a semi-finalist for the 2024 James Beard Awards “Outstanding Restaurant” category.

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Wild Delicacies Take Center Stage at The Market Place During Asheville Restaurant Week

The Market Place restaurant, a farm-to-table fixture of downtown Asheville since 1979 and widely-acclaimed for its Appalachian cuisine prepared with otherworldly traditions, announced today its menu for Asheville Restaurant Week, running January 16-22

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Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack offers holiday meals

Preorder Rocky’s signature sides, appetizers and desserts now through Dec. 21 for pickup Dec. 23 - 24!

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NYE Menu at Jettie Rae's Oyster House

Jettie Rae's offers special NYE dinner for two

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Color Me Goodwill Accepting Designer Applications for 2024 Fashion Show

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina invites Asheville-area design teams to compete in its popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show.

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Order Thanksgiving at Rocky's This Year

Whether you’re not much of a home chef, or you simply don’t have hours to spare cooking Thanksgiving dinner, Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack has you covered

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Holiday Fun in Hendersonville

Frolic and play the Hendersonville way this holiday season during the Home for the Holidays celebration.

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Jettie Rae’s Oyster House Receives National Recognition

Jettie Rae’s Oyster House announces they have been named as one of Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Restaurants in the United States

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Local Asheville Musician Wins Exclusive Studio Time in Boston

Austin Barrett, a prominent local singer-songwriter, Berklee College of Music graduate, and two-time semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, has achieved a significant milestone in his musical career. He has been awarded exclusive studio time in Boston to record his original song, "Porch Light."

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Tar Heel Troubadours, a new concert series at the North Carolina Museum of History, kicks off this fall

The series brings accessible Americana, roots, bluegrass and more to the community.

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NC IDEA MICRO Grant winner and tea innovator Embrew launches brand new packaging & showcases new co-branded blend

NC IDEA MICRO Grant winner and tea innovator Embrew launches brand new packaging and showcases co-branded blend “Strawberry Yaupon Hops” with supplier Yaupon Brothers American Tea Co.

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The Whale West Asheville Named in USA Today’s Top 10 Beer Bars 2023

The Whale AVL was voted sixth in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards - Top 10 Beer Bars in the US.

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Firestorm Books Grand Opening on Haywood Road

What’s New at 10222 Haywood Road? Get the scoop.

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Tryon’s Literary Open Stage Reopens At Upstairs Artspace

For years Tryon, North Carolina’s Upstairs Artspace was a premier venue for writers to share their work through Literary Open Stage, and now, post-pandemic—Literary Open Stage is back!

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An Evening with Poet Donika Kelly & Nonfiction Writer Melissa Febos

Free kickoff event featuring a reading by Poet Donika Kelly and Nonfiction Writer Melissa Febos

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Brevard, NC is getting served a full plate this upcoming 2024

One of the Appalachian’s most beloved towns will be introduced to its very first international food hall, and they're looking for vendors!

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S&W Market : New Food Hall Creates a Unique Space in Downtown Asheville

The S&W Cafeteria undergoes renovations but is holding on to its rich history.

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CHEF WILLIAM DISSEN ANNOUNCES SALE OF PRIZED CHARLOTTE EATERY “HAYMAKER” TO BUILT ON HOSPITALITY

Acclaimed Restaurateur Chef William Dissen and Built On Hospitality Chef Chris Coleman ink sale, passing batton from one Charlotte chef to another

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Embracing Roots of the South with Ballet Folklórico Raíces and David LaMotte

The brilliant colors of traditional costumes and the songs and folkloric dance of Mexico by local, talented youth will fill The White Horse Black Mountain on Friday, September 8

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Beat the Heat

Asheville sits amongst innumerable freshwater springs, swimming holes, waterfalls, and rivers to visit this summer.

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groundbreaking online resource for those facing substance use disorders

StartYourRecovery.org is a groundbreaking online resource for those facing substance use disorders.

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Asheville company Adoratherapy introduces new line of candles.

Located in The Grove, the company offers a unique blend of beauty, fragrance, and candles

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Mt. Mitchell Arts & Crafts Fair to Fill Burnsville’s Town Square

Mt. Mitchell Arts & Crafts Fair to Fill Burnsville’s Town Square, Aug. 4-5

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Live Music at Rocky's

Live music continues at Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack’s Sweeten Creek location

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Asheville Bike Fest 2023

Bike enthusiasts across the Western Carolinas are ramping up for the 2nd annual Asheville Bike Fest.

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2023 Carolina Mountain Literary Festival Welcomes Lit Lovers From Across NC

Learn more about the authors and events featured at this year’s festival!

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SOPRANA, ROOFTOP ITALIAN RESTAURANT, TO OPEN IN EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON

Soprana, a new restaurant located inside Downtown Asheville’s newest hotel – Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown – is slated to open in fall 2023.