Asheville Blog

Nonprofit Energy Savers Network is here to help WNC families

Energy Savers Network is a nonprofit dedicated to lowering energy costs for low-income families in WNC.

Artist Highlight: Matthew Rentz

Matthew Rentz is an Asheville-based painter who specializes in modern, large-scale oil paintings

Breast Cancer Awareness

Here are some helpful resources for those affected by breast cancer.

A Winter of Poetry

Many poetry events taking place this winter at the CCC!

Asheville Asks: A Rising Musician

We asked a rising musician what it's like coming into the Asheville music scene.

2021 Upcoming Holiday Events in Asheville

With December rolling up, Asheville is riling up for the holiday season. To welcome in everyone’s favorite time of year, we are highlighting five holidays events to stir locals and visitors alike into seasonal cheer.

Stay Weird: The History of Asheville's Signature Art Piece

Anyone who’s driven through Asheville has noticed the old silo located by the water in the River Arts District with “Stay Weird” graffitied artfully across the front. Here's a little info on the art piece.

Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum

Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum are back!

Winter Wonderland at Grove Arcade

November 18th through January 3rd the Grove Arcade will be a Winter Wonderland!

New Small Businesses in Asheville, 2021

A highlight of five new small businesses for locals and visitors alike to check out

Art Centers in Asheville That Give Back

Asheville has a thriving creative scene and we wanted to highlight a few art centers that are tying art to community.

Immersive Artistry at Biltmore

November- January the Biltmore hosts "Legends of Art & Innovation"

REVIEW: Wiley Cash’s “When Ghosts Come Home”

Blogger and intern Elizabeth Devido follows up her author feature on Wiley Cash with a review on his novel "When Ghosts Come Home".

Autumn Drink Specials 2021

Halloween may be over, but there is still plenty of autumn left in the air and that calls for festive drinking! Here are some of Asheville’s seasonal drinks we’re excited about.

Halloween is for adults too! 2021

Here are some Halloween activities for adults happening this weekend!

Asheville Asks: Queer students about their relationship with religion

This week on Asheville Asks: Writer Cailey McGinn asks local queer students about their relationships and experiences with religion.

AVL Pumpkin Patches 2021

Our team has put together a list of pumpkin sales in AVL--get em’ before they’re gone, Halloween is near!

Asheville Haunts

One of our Asheville-native bloggers dives into AVL haunts locals grew up on.

Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival

Happening tomorrow is the Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival!

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands happening October 14th-17th 2021

Feature from The Blue Banner: Virginia Olson, the haunting cold case murder of UNCA

Local student dives into the tragic case of Virginia Olson.

Montford Park Players welcome the Halloween season with “Living Dead in Denmark”

The Montford Park Players welcome Halloween season with a spooky performance wrapped in a delightfully Shakespearean package.

Feature from The Blue Banner: Disaffiliation of sorority sisters raises questions for Greek Life at UNCA

Panhell: Disaffiliation of sorority sisters raises questions for Greek Life at UNCA

An Interview with Wiley Cash on “When Ghosts Come Home”

Wiley Cash is a North Carolina-based writer and writer-in-residence at the University of North Carolina Asheville. He sat down with us to discuss his newest book "When Ghosts Come Home", a literary mystery set in the 1980s about a mysterious plane crash and the dead man left behind at the scene.

Nonprofit Highlight: Wild for Life: Center for Rehabilitation of Wildlife

Local nonprofit Wild for Life: Center for Rehabilitation of Wildlife is working to protect area wildlife.

Vegetarian Favorites

Here are a few of our favorite Asheville restaurants that serve vegetarian menu options.

Five Yummy Pastry Destinations

Looking for a pastry destination in AVL? Here are a few we recommend.

Five Unique Asheville Eats

Asheville is full of unique eateries, here are five staff favorites.

Asheville Sessions: Marmalakes

Asheville Blog settles down with Austin, TX band the Marmalakes at West Asheville music venue The Mothlight for another video installation of the Asheville Sessions.

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.