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Fringe Festival 2018: Solo Shows Tackle Big Issues
Illegal immigration and labor reform are on the menu at this year's Fringe Fest.
Firefly Gathering on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

The Firefly Gathering on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!
We interviewed some of the folks behind this year's Firefly Gathering, our featured event of the GritVegas Weekend Update! Plus, your 4th of July roundup.
Jason and the WNC Yarn Crawl

The WNC Yarn Crawl and More on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!
Check out what lies ahead this weekend! We're highlighting everything from the WNC Yarn Crawl to Mother's Day fun.
Grandma

The Best Advice My Mother Ever Gave Me
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I’ve asked some of my favorite Asheville locals to share the best advice their mother ever gave them, and here is the beauty that unfolded.

Your Pre-Valentine's GritVegas Weekend Update: February 9-12
It's the weekend before Valentine's Day. Celebrate with your special someone(s) or kick it solo at these events!
GritVegas Weekend Update June 7-10

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! July 7-10
This weekend, beat the heat with these awesome events. Live music, benefits, fundraisers, and fashion shows are just a few of the options. What are you going to do?
GritVegas 4th of July Update

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.
Cotton Mill Studios (RAD)

Mommy Dearest: The Asheville Grit Mother's Day Buying Guide
Mother's Day is this Sunday, y'all. Get your momma a gift that will knock her socks off with the help of our Mother's Day Buying Guide.
Artwork for DBN show

Yek Koo + Heavy Hymns + Shane Parish @ DBN 2/6
This Saturday, Downtown Books & News hosts three more experimental musicians in their space on Lexington Ave.

An Evening of Experimental Music + Books @ Downtown Books and News (1/13)
An evening of experimental music and art awaits you this Wednesday, 1/13, at Downtown Books and News.

#FANART Exhibit Opens at Downtown Books + News
This unique exhibit is where fans get to pay visual tribute to their cultural heroes, media makers and pop icons opens Friday May 1st at Downtown Books and News and remains on display through June 30. Who would you pay artistic homage to?

A New Thor Ain't So New
Some of the non-readers are going to freak right out over female Thor and black Cap (there’s also a new Iron Man coming).