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In Pie Flights: The Baked Pie Company

Asheville has a new place to find pie for your pie hole.

The "Brunch Bill": What You Need to Know to Support Local Distilleries and Get a Mimosa on a Sunday Morning

The Brunch Bill is up for review before the ABC Committee on Tuesday. Find out more (and find out where to sign the petition to drink mimosas on Sundays at 10 a.m.!) here.

Prairie Fire at Toy Boat [Review]

The cast of characters ignites the stage in Prairie Fire, an original play by Ryan Madden.

Eda Rhyne on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Eda Rhyne Kickoff Party on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

We're featuring Eda Rhyne Distillery, which is kicking off their Indiegogo campaign with a party on Saturday in their new facility! Check out the write-up for the full details, plus other events that will get you out and about and on the town.

PHOTO:OBJECT OPENING Exhibition - PUSH GALLERY

Check out the First Friday Art Opening at Push Skate Shop!

103.3 Asheville FM Fund Drive DONATE NOW!

Donate today and all contributions will be matched and doubled!

Onj. Album Release Show at The Mothlight

"Alone" is the first album by Asheville instrumental post-rock band onj. The release party happens on Friday, May 12, at the Mothlight.

Celebrating One Year of the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Here’s some of what’s happening around Asheville this weekend. Also, Jason Sandford of Ashvegas and I just want to say thank you for watching – this episode of our weekend update marks the one-year anniversary of our video series. Cheers!

DANCE CLUB Asheville: Young Asheville Finds Fun Fitness

Next up in our series of Young Asheville Finds Fun Fitness, is a new wave of workout classes that have women of all ages and fitness backgrounds finding a new sense of self-empowerment and freedom.

Anam Cara's Prairie Fire At Toy Boat

Anam Cara's Prairie Fire, inspired by the writings of The Weather Underground, continues through the first weekend in May (Fridays and Saturdays).

VIdeo Preview: Stupid F*cking Bird at Magnetic 375

The new play at Magnetic Theatre is a wild and hilarious tour of existential angst and unrequited love!

Asheville Greenworks Hikes With Us for Forest Friday

We hit the Hard Times Trail with Joele Emma, Asheville Greenworks' Director of Education.

Brother Oliver to Play The Mothlight April 25

Brother Oliver comes to the Mothlight on Tuesday, April 25th. We sat down with the brothers before the show to talk about their unique brand of "Wild West Rock."

Asheville Butoh Fesitval on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

This weekend, we're featuring the 11th Asheville Butoh Festival, happening all weekend with performances and workshops at the Bebe Theatre downtown.

11th Asheville Butoh Festival 4/20-4/23 at Be Be Theatre

The 11th annual Asheville Butoh Festival begins tonight and runs through the weekend. Here's everything you need to know.

Science, Not Silence

The March for Science comes to the Mountains on April 22.

photo:object @ PUSH Skateshop, OPEN CALL to ALL for Upcoming Exhibition + Zine

photo:object, a new show opening at PUSH Gallery on May 5, is seeking submissions that challenge makers of all types to make a "photograph" that pushes the boundary of "object."

The Hip Abduction to Play Asheville Music Hall April 20

The Hip Abduction is headlining the Asheville Music Hall, April 20, and the band was cool enough to answer a few questions in anticipation for their show.

Asheville Yoga Festival: 5 Weekend Highlights

The Asheville Yoga Festival happens from July 27-30 and brings together local and international talent from the yoga world. Here's what we're most excited about.

Robin Funsten of Community Conflict Solutions: The Asheville Innovators

Robin Funsten, founder of Community Conflict Solutions, on treating her business like a baby, how to make conflict productive, and her (nearly) lifelong caving habit.

GritVegas and BEAT LIFE at the RAD Skatepark

BEAT LIFE at the RAD Skatepark: Featured Event of the GritVegas Weekend Update!

This weekend, we talk with Rob Gray (Cpt. Hyperdrive) about Saturday's free, all-ages BEAT LIFE event at the RAD Skatepark. Read on to find out the details and more of what's happening in town this weekend.

Field Day is Back on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Our featured event this week is the Field Day & Spring Fling Dance at Salvage Station! Check out our video and our complete write-up of what's not to miss in town this weekend.

From Cuba With Love: A Photo Essay

Local photographer René Roberts and her husband Billy took a trip to Cuba. Here's why you should go.

Where to Watch the Final Four on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

This weekend, find out where to watch the Final Four (our picks for every part of town!), then stay out on the town with our weekend roundup.

Asheville City Soccer Club Will Bring Competition, Talent to the 828

The Asheville Soccer Club kicks off their season this Thursday, March 30, at Hi-Wire Brewing. We interviewed team president Ryan Kelley to get the details.

Dangermuffin to Play Isis Music Hall on April 1 [Interview]

Dangermuffin brings the beach—and the power of uplifting connection—to the Isis Music Hall on April 1st.

Well Played Board Game Cafe's Grand Opening: This Week's GritVegas Highlight!

This weekend, we highlight Well Played Board Game Cafe, opening Saturday, as part of our full round-up of all the events in town.

Which Way Is a Living Wage?

The existential ghost was spotted wondering about what it takes to get a living wage in Asheville.

NYC People's Climate March (2014). Photo: Alejandro Alvarez

Artists in Resistance Brings Visual Artists, Musicians, and Community Together on April 5th

The Dogwood Alliance and Asheville Grit invite you to Artists in Resistance, an event that will create a forest-themed banner for the National Climate March. Artists in Resistance happens on April 5th from 4-8 p.m. at the BLOCK off Biltmore in downtown Asheville.

Beer City Bicycles: Young Asheville Finds Fun Fitness

For the first outing in Young Asheville's new Fun Fitness Series, we explore Beer City Bicycles, which offers state-of-the-art workouts, plus bikes, accessories, and beer.

St. Patrick's Day 2017 Celebrations on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Don't rely on the luck o' the Irish—follow our rainbow to the top 5 spots to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend. Check out all of our weekend recommendations here.

Odyssey Community School Combats Racism With a New Free Series

Odyssey School's free four-part session, "Teaching Kids about Racism and Racial Justice," aims to help parents and educators start conversations about diversity at an early age.

Local Website Seeks Actors for Mummy Prank & Film

The creator of a new peer-to-peer catering service is looking for actors and extras to do the Mummy Shuffle in a terrifyingly funny new ad campaign scheduled for March 18th.

Terry Tempest: The Final Interview Exclusive on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

We talk with cast and crew members from Terry Tempest: The Final Interview and give you a sneak peak of the show on this weekend update. More events in the write-up!

Darby Communications' Stand Up Initiative: Apply Now

Feel like saving the world? Darby Communications wants to work with you.

Toxic Love (Photo Gallery)

A local photographer and models tell the story of a toxic relationship through light and tone in this gallery.

Diane Cluck Announces Asheville House Show, Singing Workshop March 5th & 6th

Freak folk icon hosts potluck and house show with Life Like Water in West Asheville this Sunday.

Jr. James, Flori Pate of Food Connection, and Ashley Heath

Food Connection Benefit Show + More On the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

This weekend we're highlight the Food Connection Benefit Show and featuring some other great events around town!

That's So Asheville: Episode 2 — It's All About the Love

In the second episode of That's So Asheville, we talk with Veris and Ahnika Meyer-Wilde of the Second Star Sanctuary/RadFae Reading Room, and with local producer Cpt Hyperdrive (Rob Gray) about his new album Burning Roses, a creative project born of heartbreak.