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Mason Jar Media
Get Outside for Asheville's Last Summer Concerts
So for all you music fans out there, we’ve consolidated a list of free (and nearly free) outdoor shows and street festivals. That’s your cue to get off your couch and go have some fun!
Celebrate the 34th Goombay This Weekend
Western North Carolina's YMI Cultural Center is proud to announce the return of the 34th annual Goombay Festival on September 12th – 14th, 2014. And it's FREE!
SaraJane Case
We're All Just a Little Screwed Up.
Today, this post, is not only to free you of feeling like whatever you see online is the whole truth. But, even more so, to free myself of the expectation that I always have my shit together.
YoungAsheville
5 Questions with Oscar Wong
Oscar Wong, owner of Highland Brewing Company, gave us some insight to how he started, how he has maintained success, and what his hopes are for the future.
A “Pick Fresh” Talk, Tasting + Book Signing
Come sample cookbook recipes and enjoy a panel discussion on gardening, sustainability, cooking and more...
More Best of WNC > WSAVL Call Me Style
Here at Team WSAVL Call Me we came up with some extra categories we think should have made the cut.
One Girl
Give Your Closet a Workout! One Dress Styled Two Ways
I'll show you how to take a simple thrift store dress and style it two different ways!
Hey, Gregory!
A Boy's First Trip To The Movies
Most kids shows are fine shows with fine messages. They are tolerable in small doses, but...
Adorn Asheville
Edge Gallery's Creator: Aaron Bailey
We have all passed by the Edge Gallery on the corner of College and Lexington downtown, but how many of us actually know what it's all about?
WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME
This is a repost of something I wrote to amuse my friends on Facebook a while back. I think it's a good time for me to reiterate all of these points...
Singing to the Sky with Birdtown Crossing
Songs such as “The Mound” and “Gvgeyu” are significant in their use of the Cherokee language.
Transfigured
This Saturday, I had the good fortune to attend the final day of Transfigurations II. Taking place on Blannahassett Island in downtown Marshall, the festival had the feel of attending a day at a very cool summer camp...
Backstage Sass
5 Notable AVL Jukeboxes, From Worst to Best
Just as different bars attract different people, a jukebox’s music selection either reinforces the desired clientele or drives it away. Where are the best jukeboxes on the Asheville scene? Where are the worst?
AVLate
Asheville Brewing Leads as a Community Supporter + Teams Up with United Way
Doug Riley, Head Brewer for Asheville Brewing Co, talks about the September 4th launch of their new beer created for United Way, some of his favorite brews, and more.
Modern Asheville
MAKE YOUR MODERN | Modern Pioneers of Riceville
A couple of modern-day pioneers with the help of an Asheville architecture firm spread their philosophy and vision to a new home in Riceville.
Adorn Asheville
Get to Know Penland Artist David Chatt
David Chatt, takes his time. Chatt’s medium has to do with beads and thread. And when you first hear about it, you immediately think of arts and crafts. But it’s so much more than that.
Brother Wolf At Capacity and Needs Asheville's Help
Brother Wolf is at capacity and needs help from Asheville animal lovers! They are waiving adoption fees on cats and kittens all Labor Day Weekend.
AVLate
Un-Peeled: 5 Burning Questions to Liz Whalen Tallent of The Orange Peel
Asheville's music scene and culture is a huge draw to our economy and The Orange Peel has been a big part of that.
Party Ain't a Party Until Sister Bad Habit Shows Up
Asheville Grit had a small gathering Tuesday night as a thank you to all of our talented bloggers and loyal supporters. We ate, we drank, we celebrated. And it was a lot of fun.
Hanging With Eno
Why ENO Loves to Call Asheville Home
From the progressive nature of Asheville, to the raw natural beauty we're surrounded by--we're happy to call this place home.
In the Valley of Dudes: Stay At Home Dad Tells All
Being a stay at home dad is zip lines and glitter glue, pink scooters and afternoon beers.
My 1st Word Was Chocolate
Chewy Almond Macaroons
These gluten-free AND dairy-free cookies will satisfy every sweet tooth.
Zansa AfroBlog
Q&A with Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
Get to know more about Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars...
Mason Jar Media
Salvage Station To Host Official Zombie Float After-Party
Asheville’s newest riverfront concert and event space, the Salvage Station, will host a free all-day celebration...
YoungAsheville
Keeping Asheville Savvy
Even if you haven’t heard of Mary Rich, you’ve probably seen her. At five eleven, her strong yet feminine physique is striking and her ease with other people draws you in.
iamavl
Tuesday Night Funk Jam LIVE Every Tuesday > iamavl.com
Asheville's hottest weekly concert, The Tuesday Night Funk Jam at The Asheville Music Hall, is live on iamavl.com every Tuesday Night around 11pm.
Ashvegas
Q&A with Mark + Matt of Harvest Records
A late-summer music festival in Asheville. Big-name talent over three days and three venues. All put together by two guys with a cool West Asheville record store.
Meet Your Maker
10 Reasons Local Jeweler Erin Joy Loves Living in Asheville
What a freakin’ treat this woman is! Like her beautiful handmade jewelry, she’s super sweet with an edge, a bad-ass with a heart of gold.
My 1st Word Was Chocolate
Browned Butter Brownies
Browned butter gives these moist and dense brownies a real depth. Your friends will wonder what you put in them to make them taste so good.
YoungAsheville
8 Questions to Ask on a First Date...in Asheville
As a twenty-something who has received over a dozen wedding invitations this summer, I’m starting to wonder if people these days even go on first dates...
Modern Asheville
Atomic Furnishings + Design
This Saturday the 16th, their doors open at noon, but the festivities are between 5 and 8pm. Kelly, Chett and myself {the other Mod Squad} will no doubt be crashing it.
Girl In An Apron
Patagonia to Asheville
Basically, say what you will, Mallmann is a bad-ass. Not because he can cook, lots of people can claim that title, but because he took his stuffy French training and tossed it in the fires he now cooks with. Who doesn't love a non-conformist?
Meet Your Maker
7 Reasons Bookbinder Sara Brooks Loves Asheville
Ever wonder what goes into making a book or journal? Me neither, until I met sweet-as-honey Sara Brooks.
The 28803 Story
From Prison Books + Monster Movies to Thomas Wolfe + The Huffington Post
Sarah Giavedoni and Jim MacKenzie do good, have fun, and blog about it. “I value the fact that one project feeds into another and that the ideas keep coming,”
Charles Walker + Ruby Velle Bringing the Soul to Downtown After 5
Downtown After 5, presented by Harmony Motors, returns Friday, August 15 with soul music from The Dynamites featuring Charles Walker and Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics.
Growing Goodness: Guerrilla Gardening with Chef Steven Goff
Steven Goff, Owner and Chef of King James Public House on Charlotte Street delves into this past time and sheds some light on why he does what he does...
5 Questions with DIG Festival Founder Justin Ferraby
With DIG making it's return the weekend of August 22-23 after a brief hiatus, I asked the festival's founder, Justin Ferraby, a few questions about himself, his many hats, and what we can expect from the event this year.
Stuff Monsters Like
10 Downtown Asheville Tours for the Tourist in Everyone
Here is a selection of just a few of the most popular and adventurous general or historical tours of Asheville. Don’t forget to bring a tip for your tour guide, and enjoy!
Front Row
5 Ways To Make Moogfest Profitable
There's a lot of talk around town about the future of Moogfest. After taking a financial hit for the 2014 edition, Moogfest organizers are going back to the drawing board. I think that I can help, in five easy steps...
Asheville Blog
Asheville Sessions: Soldier's Heart
We did something a little different for this session– we took a small road trip out of Asheville and went to Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville, North Carolina. Out on the back porch in the sunshine by the river, we recorded a band called Soldier’s Heart.