Asheville Blog

New Retail Store Swahili Coast Opens

New Retail Store Swahili Coast celebrates opening downtown, promoting artisan co-operatives in East Africa

Loretta Holloway returns to AVL

Loretta Holloway returns to Diana Wortham Theatre

Open Studio: Ginger Huebner

Ginger Huebner is an artist, collaborator, educator and visual translator

Once Upon A Child comes to AVL

Once Upon A Child®, a leading children’s clothing and accessories retail resale concept, announced the grand opening of its location in Asheville.

Interview With Local Musician Peter the Poet

Asheville Grit Blogger Rachel discusses Asheville's hip-hop scene with local musician Peter the Poet.

Firefly Gathering

Near the summer solstice each year, around 1,000 people convene from around the globe for the Firefly Gathering.

Local Artist Chosen for TED.com

Local artist Ginger Huebner's TEDx Asheville talk was chosen for the TED.com website and the TEDx Editor's choice. She offers the question: What if we had conversations without even saying a word, and instead used imagery and color alone?

INAUGURAL INDUSTRY DISCOUNT BARGAIN BLOWHOLE BONANZA

Unique yard-sale style event happening May 21st!

COVID & Entrepreneurship

Inside the small business journey of Interior Painting of Asheville

Singer-Songwriter Kevin PM Comes to Asheville

Live music coming to Emote!

THE EVOLUTION OF SPA

FIRST EVER SOCIAL SPA OPENING MAY 5TH IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE

theWorst w/s/g Smoky Mountain Sirens & Pipsqueak @ Static Age Records APRIL. 16

Portland, Maine indie-punk/alt-rock trio theWorst are preparing to release their brilliant sophomore LP, Yes Regrets, on June 3rd.

Introducing Med Night: Let It All Hang Out

The Med announces new late-night menu.

Interview with Musician Pierce Alexander

An interview from a musician out of Charleston, Pierce Alexander.

A definitive ranking of the best ribs in Asheville

A few weeks ago I came up with a mission for my friend and I to embark on. A mission of great importance and dignity. This mission: finding out who has the best rack of ribs in Asheville.

Trashy Vegan event raises money for Non-profit Animal rescue

The Trashy Vegan raises money for Sister Kitten Animal Rescue

unique perspective on the Asheville substance abuse crisis

Local gas station clerks give a unique perspective on the Asheville substance abuse crisis

Musician Biography: Pierce Alexander

A biography of musician Pierce Alexander

Pierce Alexander Releases Debut Album

Musician based out of Charleston, SC has just released a new album.

Color Me Goodwill Fashion Show

Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Annual Color Me Goodwill fashion show!

Asheville Asks: The Sikh Community

For this Asheville Asks, we interviewed some local folks on Sikhism.

The faces of sexual harassment in Asheville's restaurant business

Women from multiple local restaurants who have faced sexual harassment share their stories.

Tzedek Social justice fund honors local leaders

Tzedek Social Justice Fund announces winners of their Brilliance Awards and shares information about their wonderful program.

Newly Opened Marquee Asheville

Marquee Asheville--a newly opened marketplace in Asheville's RAD.

EMO Night at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR's Emo Night returns on February 11th.

Rise of Alternative Education in Buncombe County

Intern Cailey McGinn interviews students and staff at the University of North Carolina Asheville to get their take on the rise of alternative education in Buncombe County.

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.