Asheville has a passion for local, so keep those good karma points accruing and check out one, or all, of some of the best holiday markets Asheville has to offer! The Big Crafty is happening this Sunday (you can read more in The Asheville Post), but the holiday market fun doesn’t stop there. These markets … Read More
The name of The Big Crafty says it all. It’s big, it’s crafty, and it’s fun for the whole family. We all have a soft spot for the small-town church bazaars and local street fairs where you’re sure to find fresh-baked pies, activities such as bobbing for apples and cake walks, and traditional handicrafts, but … Read More
In the past, the bar scene in Asheville never was known for its plethora of smoking hot cocktail options, but fortunately the past is just that. Downtown Asheville is experiencing a minor cocktail revolution occurring right before our eyes. The frenzy surrounding Asheville’s craft and microbrew beer scene is evident everywhere you go, so perhaps … Read More
The husband-wife team of Adam Cohen and Jaime Byrd are solid fixtures in the Asheville film scene. Jaime is a producer, director, editor, and cinematographer for Blind Lyle Films, located in Asheville, while Adam is a producer for the same company. Jaime started the Asheville Filmmakers Group (AFG) several years ago. “I wanted to take … Read More
Marla Mirabal was born in California and went to Catholic school. When she was five she remembers a nun showing her a book of paintings by old masters. She says the paintings were “above my five-year-old head, but they stuck with me.” She’s been an artist almost ever since. Marla moved to Asheville in 2010. … Read More
The great outdoors is more than just an element of life here in the mountains. It’s a living, breathing passion. It’s why hundreds of thousands of visitors visit Western North Carolina every year. And it’s why many stay and make it their home. Asheville is a conservation-oriented area and has always drawn those attracted to … Read More
Asheville’s reputation across the nation as an environmentally conscious city solidified itself a bit more on Wednesday, Nov. 14, with a big announcement. Prior to the Taste of Asheville event produced by Asheville Independent Restaurants (AIR), the organization’s incoming vice president, Peter Pollay of Posana, announced to the crowd assembled at The Venue that Asheville … Read More
The avid hiking culture prevalent in and around Asheville could easily be intimidating to a self-proclaimed beginner, but with the easy tips, you’ll be ranging the Blue Ridge with the best of them in no time. Bring a friend. As a beginning hiker, it is important that you include someone else on your exploratory journey. … Read More
For Asheville, its connection as “Beer City USA” began officially with an online poll with the winner obtaining the title Beer City USA for that year. After winning for three straight years, the name has become synonymous with Asheville. Now enjoying beer festivals and a growing number of craft breweries, Beer City USA can in … Read More
In a town where weird rules, and terms like “Moogfest” and “LaZoom” are everyday references in the hip Asheville cultural scene, there might be no less exciting a phrase than “choral society.” At first glance, it doesn’t scream sexy. It does, however, sing out a few choice descriptors: classic, timeless, challenging, prolific. The average person’s … Read More
While this area isn’t necessarily known for its Bavarian heritage, Oktoberfest is thriving in Asheville. On Saturday, Oct. 13, Asheville’s Downtown Association in association with Harmony Motors presented the fourth annual Oktoberfest celebration along Wall Street. More than 2,000 people attended the event on a beautiful autumnal day packed with activities, food, and beverages. While … Read More
Pride is a day to celebrate your partnership, your sexuality, your gender expression, and your right to live freely as you are. Asheville Pride 2012, held Oct. 6, was a culmination of bright shining smiles and bursts of color over Pack Square and the Roger McGuire Green. “Since that first year of anxiety and doubt, … Read More