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TOKiMONSTA. Photo: Nikko Lamere. Source: Facebook

TOKiMONSTA, Ambre Perkins, Panther God at Asheville Music Hall: Ticket Giveaway

This Thursday at Asheville Music Hall, producer TOKiMONSTA, the first woman on Flying Lotus's Brainfeeder label, takes the stage with support from Ambre Perkins and local producer Panther God. We're giving away two tickets--to win, share this post on Facebook and tag someone you'd want to bring.

Asheville Loves Pollinators

A new video and piece on pollinators and/in the community (including Renaissance Asheville Hotel) from Climate Listening Project organizer/producer Dayna Reggero kicks off National Pollinator Week.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update: July 4th Edition

It's 4th of July weekend in Asheville, and we've got a lot of ideas for how you can celebrate Independence Day--and all the days around it. From live music to independent bookstores to downtown shopping and, of course, brunch, we've pretty much covered all the bases. Happy 4th, y'all.

uests chat at the gallery opening of Ursula Gullow's exhibit 'Confetti' on June 10th at London District Studios.

London District Studios Brings Unconventional Element to Asheville's Art Scene

Just shy of downtown, the London District Studios, opened by Leslie Roland and Wade Opplinger, are a new hotspot for the arts in an industrial section of town. Urusla Gullow's show, Confetti, is up there now and runs until July 4th. All photos: Larisa Karr.

Richard Buckner at The Grey Eagle: June 30

Folk music veteran Richard Buckner is coming to The Grey Eagle this Thursday.

What if Asheville had Solar Roadways?

This week we raise the topic of solar roadways for the city of Asheville. With all the potential benefits, could this be a sustainable urban project that boosts our economy?

Celebrate BEATLIFE on the 4th of July @ the Mothlight (Free Show)

There's no better way to celebrate Independence Day than by exerting your personal right to dance your face off. This month's free BEATLIFE show happens on July 4th at the Mothlight with headliners BomBassic and Electrochemical and support from Samuel Paradise, DJ Kutzu, and Musashi Xero.

An Interview with Ahleuchatistas (All Go West)

Asheville's own Ahleuchatistas play the Pisgah Brewing Stage at the Mothlight at today's All Go West 2016 festival in West Asheville. I got the scoop on the band from founding member and guitarist Shane Parrish.

Rebel Strength and Row House Celebrate Grand Opening

Asheville's newest fitness hot spot, Rebel Strength and Row House in the River Arts District, is celebrating its grand opening on Friday, 6/24 at 5:30 pm with micro indoor rowing sessions, giveaways, snacks, and beer.

Frazey Ford at the Mothlight: Show Review

Singer-songwriter Frazey Ford brought her soulful sound to West Asheville's Mothlight on June 15th. Ford, a founding member of The Be Good Tanyas, is touring in support of her sophomore record, Indian Ocean.

The GritVegas Weekend Update! << June 24-26

This weekend is All Go West! But there's lots more going on. Watch this week's GritVegas Weekend Update for the full scoop!

Marvelous Motherhood << Sara Juli Brings "Tense Vagina" to the Masonic Temple 6/25

The folks at Free Range Asheville are bringing dance comic Sara Juli and her hilarious, heartfelt one woman show about motherhood, "Tense Vagina," to the Masonic Temple on Saturday, 6/25.

All Go West Brings Atlanta's The Difference Machine // Interview

Atlanta's unclassifiable hip hop psychedelic group The Difference Machine takes the stage at the Mothlight for All Go West. Asheville Grit spoke with members DT and Dr. Conspiracy about what to expect.

Q: What if Christo came to Asheville?

We begin a weekly exploration on the potential of Asheville ranging from practical to plain radical. Starting with the world famous installation artist Christo, we ask: What would happen if he could make his mark on Asheville?

Salome Blood & Gold << A Rock Opera and Costume Party w/ Two Queens 6/25

Performance artist trixxie carr brings her amazing one-woman faux queen rock opera to Asheville's Grey Eagle on Saturday with the help of Two Queens, Tranzmission, and an impressive posse of local and regional musicians, DJs, artists, and performers.

Black Mountain @ The Grey Eagle << Thursday, 6/23

Black Mountain's heavy edges and psychedelia-infused sound make them a unique listening experience. They head to Asheville's Grey Eagle on Thursday, June 23rd for a show with Majeure.

Summer Fringe Series @ the Crow & Quill

Celebrate the Asheville Fringe Festival all year round with a series of special summer performances happening at the Crow & Quill!

"For the Love of Ryan & Brooke" Silent Auction Runs Through 6/26

A silent auction to benefit the Conrad family began yesterday and runs through June 26. It features handmade local and regional items, gift packages, and more. 100% of proceeds will go to the Conrad family.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! // June 16-19

Happy weekend everyone! This Sunday is Father's Day--check out our suggestions for how to celebrate! We also have some very special guests this week as part of our new Pet of the Month feature!

Haim at the Orange Peel ● Three Badass Sisters Came to Get Down

The sold-out Haim show at the Orange Peel was everything we'd hoped for and more, a fabulous frenzy of sisterly love and musical connection.

Waxahatchee. Katherine Simonetti (bass), Katie Crutchfield (vocals), Ashley Arnwine (drums). Photo: Carolyn Fagan

A Night with Waxahatchee @ the Mothlight || Review

Waxahatchee performed at The Mothlight in West Asheville on Tuesday night. It was a stellar show with an opening act from her twin that got things rolling.

Gospel Night @ The Double Crown || Thursday, 6/16

Detroit's Evereadys are taking the stage at West Asheville's Double Crown this Thursday with their smooth, soulful gospel music.

Rhinoleap's The Tempest is Gorgeous, Innovative || Review

Rhinoleap, a production company made up of NC School of the Arts alums and current students, is staging a beautiful version of The Tempest at Asheville's Masonic Temple through Sunday.

The GritVegas Weekend Update! << June 10-12

From theatre to live music to a little bit of naughty dancing, this weekend is filled with plenty of choices!

A Special Announcement from LEAF Downtown!

Breaking news: LEAF Downtown announces its theme and line-up! LEAF Downtown happens July 30 and 31st this year in the summer streets of downtown Asheville.

It's Negroni Week!

All week long, celebrate classic cocktails during Negroni Week by visiting local bars and supporting area causes!

Rhinoleap Performs The Tempest @ the Masonic Temple << June 9-12

Rhinoleap, a production company made up of North Carolina School of the Arts alumni and current students, are bringing their production of The Tempest to Asheville as part of their first North Carolina tour. It's a retelling of Shakespeare's classic work, complete with puppets and an original score.

The GritVegas Weekend Update! << June 3-5

Your GritVegas Weekend Update for June 3-5 has arrived!

PUJOL @ Ole Shakey's || Ticket + Track Giveaway

Nashville-based band PUJOL comes to Ole Shakey's this Saturday night @ 7 pm. We've got two pairs of tickets to give away, and the winners will also get a free track download. To enter, share our Facebook post about the on your page. We'll announce the winners on Friday at midnight!

Beer City Festival || The Photobooth Results Are IN!

Oh golly Miss Molly, did we ever have some fun at Beer City Festival this year! Asheville Grit + Ashvegas paired with Massive Photobooth to offer ridiculous amounts of fun. Here are the results!

Nive and the Deer Children. Source: artist's website

Nive & the Deer Children @ the Altamont Theatre << Thursday, June 2

Nive & the Deer Children have come all the way from Greenland to bless your ears with their otherworldly sounds this Thursday at downtown Asheville's Altamont Theatre.

a thing re | sembling a win • dow Opening Reception << Friday, June 3

The opening reception for a thing re | sembling a win • dow celebrates a show that explores the edges that lie between recognition and illegibility & meaning and its breakdown, with pieces from some of the area's most engaging artists.

Joe Scully and Stu Helm are AVL Food Fans

It's the One Year Anniversary of AVL Food Fans!

AVL Food Fans, Asheville's only food-centric podcast, celebrates a year anniversary with their 26th show, airing May 31st!

The GritVegas Weekend Update!! << Memorial Day Edition, May 27-29th

Memorial Day weekend is chock-full of events that will help you celebrate the start of summer! From music to shopping, eating to antiquing, frisbee golf to making friends with squirrels. And, of course, floating.

Big Chief Juan Pardo Promises "One Hell of a Good Time" @ Beer City Festival || 5/28

"Believe it or not, Asheville parties the way New Orleans does." Asheville Grit interviewed headliner Big Chief Juan Pardo (of the Golden Comanche Mardi Gras Indians) about what we can expect at this year's Beer City Festival!

Beer City 2016 Spotlight || The Resonant Rogues

Asheville's own Resonant Rogues play Beer City Festival 2016 this year. We talked with Sparrow about the festival, their performance, their tour plans, and their new Kickstarted album. Don't miss them at Beer City!

The Foundation Spot. Photo: Mike Belleme / Collective Quarterly

Asheville Skateboarders Co-Create RAD Skate Park, Invite the Public to Raise Hell

Drink beer, listen to live music and check out The Foundation Spot, RAD's skateboard park co-created by a group of local skaters this Saturday, May 21st.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! // May 20-22

This weekend is all about art and music in Asheville, with events ranging from the first Downtown After 5 to the Spring Stroll in the RAD.

Americana Burlesque + Sideshow Festival << May 27-29th

Asheville hosts the 10th annual ABSFest over Memorial Day Weekend. The festival features the top performers from burlesque, circus arts, sideshow, vaudeville + more, along with workshops and parties to celebrate all things fabulous, mysterious, and grotesque!

Leftover Salmon's Blue Ridge Jam << May 20-22

This coming weekend, head downtown for a jam-filled festival event happening across venues and headlined by jam band Leftover Salmon.

RADical DAZE: The RAD Spring Studio Stroll + More << May 20-22

This weekend, take a spring stroll around the River Arts District for the biannual Studio Stroll. This year, there's even more happening as the Stroll pairs up with the Foundation Hellraiser and Burners & BBQ!

B Boys. Photo: Daniel Topete/Pitch Perfect

B Boys Slam Dunk w/ Parquet Courts << Tuesday, May 17th @ 9:30 // The Mothlight

But seriously, all basketball puns aside... These Brooklyn rippers play their unique blend of post punk (esque) sonic offerings on Tuesday May 17 @ The Mothlight. This in support of Parquet Courts return to Asheville. If you were at their last show here, you know it was in all ways a proper f’ing rock show!

WAXAHATCHEE @ MOTHLIGHT << 6/7

Waxahatchee is coming to The Mothlight on Tuesday, June 7th at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $12; what are you waiting for?

GritVegas Weekend Update! << May 13-15!!

The GritVegas Weekend Update is here! Check out what's going on this weekend and enter to win two weekend passes to LEAF by sharing this post from either Asheville Grit's or Ashvegas's Facebook page. The contest runs until 5 pm TONIGHT (Thursday, May 12th!).

Juan De Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars

Cuban Soul: LEAF 2016 Ticket Giveaway!

This year's spring LEAF lineup highlights the bridge between WNC and Cuba with a variety of acts that exemplify the culture and music of both regions. We're giving away two tickets to LEAF on Sunday, May 15, on Facebook! To enter, leave a comment on our Facebook post when we share this story!

Oppression, detail, 2013, stoneware, 25” x 13” x 8”

Roberto Lugo @ CCCD << Thursday, 5/12 @ 6:30

Philadelphia-based ceramic artist Roberto Lugo, who is shifting conversations around pottery and identity, will speak on "Ghetto Craft: A Place Where Poverty and Porcelain Intersect," at the CCCD on Thursday, May 12th @ 6:30 pm. The talk is free and open to the public.

Big Chief Juan Pardo & the Golden Comanche Mardi Gras Indians. Source: YouTube

Beer City Festival Pairs Great Beer With a Funk-Filled Music Lineup

This year's music lineup at the Beer City Festival, happening May 28th at McGuire Green in downtown Asheville, will have you shaking your booty to the sweet sounds of New Orleans jazz, soul, R&B, gypsy funk, and more. Tickets are on sale now for this all day beer + music event.