Asheville Blog

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.

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® 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.

New Cookie Company arrives to NC

Brand Legally Addictive cookies are made from a cracker, handmade toffee and sustainably sourced chocolate, topped with sea salt for an amazing sweet, salty and crunchy flavor combination.

The ’BILLIE’S SONG’ Theatrical Readings Project

A GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT TO UN-SEGREGATE US

LAUNCH OF A GROUP STORYTELLING PROJECT TO UN-SEGREATE US

Take part in an interactive introduction to the ‘BILLIE’S SONG, AN URBAN FAIRY TALE’ Theatrical Readings Project being planned for Spring 2023.

New arts space in West Asheville called Story Parlor

STORY PARLOR ANNOUNCES META COMMERSE AS ITS NEXT STORY/ARTS RESIDENT

Interview with owners of Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack

Co-owner of local restaurant Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack talks with us about ownership, sourcing ingredients, and more!

Your Dog Here Fundraiser

"Your Dog Here" is a DSSOLVR fundraiser in association with Asheville Humane Society

Tzedek Brilliance Awards Celebrate the Impact of Asheville Changemakers

Tzedek Brilliance Awards honor Asheville’s leaders who have engaged in impactful, intersectional efforts to further racial justice and LGBTQ equality or to combat antisemitism.

The Story of a Venezuelan-Appalachian musical duo, Larry & Joe

Together, the two musicians are on a mission to show that music has no borders.

Bears Bees + Brews invites Asheville to get wild this fall.

An event that focused on educating the community about the wildlife in Western North Carolina and how we can coexist with the creatures who are often roaming in our own backyards.

Meet Chef Will of Jettie Rae's

There's a recipe inside!!

Pierce Alexander Set To New Song

Pierce Alexander is excited to announce the release of'Midnight Walk' on Friday September 2nd

Embrew Tea: Artisan Tea Bag

Innovative tea company, Embrew, relocates to the Asheville area and brings with it a promise of a better cup of tea in record time.

Interview with Sarajane Case

Sarajane is an author, certified Enneagram expert, social media influencer and podcast host of Enneagram And Coffee

14th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival

Presented by Laugh Your Asheville Off, the largest comedy festival in the Southeast comes roaring back to Asheville August 10-13, 2022

Jettie Rae's Oyster House 2 Year Anniversary

A 2 year anniversary comes with a new summer menu!

Interview with Once Upon A Child

Interview with local children's consignment store manager.

Interview with musician Marcus Anderson

Marcus Anderson, jazz musician, coffee enthusiast, and comic creator, sat down with us for a virtual interview about his many endeavors.

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!