Asheville Blog

new lunch offerings at Soprana Rooftop Cucina

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

hailing from eastern North Carolina, Shirlette Ammons releases new record
rockys

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
cocktail

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.
rockys

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

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.
The Balladeer Hotel

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
art

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.
goodwill

Tickets on Sale for 8th Annual Color Me Goodwill Fashion Show
Local Fashion Designers to Compete April 19 at The Orange Peel
marketplace

“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.
marketplace

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!
jettie

NYE Menu at Jettie Rae's Oyster House
Jettie Rae's offers special NYE dinner for two
goodwill

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.
rockys

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
hendersonville

Holiday Fun in Hendersonville
Frolic and play the Hendersonville way this holiday season during the Home for the Holidays celebration.
jettie

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

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."
bluegrass

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.
embrew

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.
whale

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.
firestorm

Firestorm Books Grand Opening on Haywood Road
What’s New at 10222 Haywood Road? Get the scoop.

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!

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
brevard

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.

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
dance

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

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

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

Asheville company Adoratherapy introduces new line of candles.
Located in The Grove, the company offers a unique blend of beauty, fragrance, and candles
art fair

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
rockys

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

Asheville Bike Fest 2023
Bike enthusiasts across the Western Carolinas are ramping up for the 2nd annual Asheville Bike Fest.
cmlf

2023 Carolina Mountain Literary Festival Welcomes Lit Lovers From Across NC
Learn more about the authors and events featured at this year’s festival!

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.
art in bloom

Black Mountain Center for the Arts Presents Art in Blo
Black Mountain Celebrates Flowers and Art with their 17th Annual Fundraiser.
pierce

Pierce Alexander Drops New Single "Stain"
The previously featured Charlestonian songwriter Pierce Alexander continues to make a name for himself with performances around the Southeast.

Pierce Alexander Drops New Single "Stain"
The Charlestonian songwriter previously featured on Grit continues to make a name for himself.
ware

Launching: Pickup Market at Ware! External Inbox
Ware announced today they’re collaborating with local vendors to provide a digital prepared foods market for the Asheville community.
buchi

Asheville Brand Buchi Launches Nutritious & Delicious Prebiotic Sodas
Asheville benefit corporation Buchi is bringing back nostalgic flavored sodas with their new line of guilt-free sparkling drinks

Roots + Wings School of Art and Design Is Closing
Roots + Wings School of Art and Design, the creative art and design education HUB founded by Ginger Huebner, is closing its doors after 14 years of operation.
firefly

Firefly Gathering 2023
Firefly Gathering Expands Equity Efforts, Envisioning Earthskills for Every Body

ACCLAIMED COMEDIAN JAMIE CAMPBELL BRINGS BIG DAD ENERGY TO ASHEVILLE FRINGE
Asheville Fringe Festival is coming up!
host

Council for Educational Travel is looking for host families for the 2023-24 school year
Any family can be a host family!

TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAM (TIP) OF WNC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Western North Carolina is a national nonprofit organization that works with local public safety officials in Buncombe and Henderson counties to provide emotional and practical support of citizens experiencing trauma.
pickleball

Pickleball is Growing in Asheville
Where to play pickleball in Asheville and more!
buzz

Stephen Evans & the True Grits release 3rd album "Buzz of Bees"
The studio album "Buzz of Bees" LP will be digitally released on Friday, December 16th, 2022, by Western Carolina Records through Distrokid.
rockys

Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack Offers Holiday Meals
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack wants to help take some of the cooking stress off your family's plate .
embrew

Embrew® Tea is Awarded the NC IDEA™ MICRO Grant

WNC-based tea company prepares to push into retail with innovative product that gives busy tea-lovers more me-time without hassling with infusers or sticky honey.