News

Grove Arcade in Bloom: Shopping center preps for ‘botanical bonanza’

Grove Arcade in Bloom: Shopping center preps for ‘botanical bonanza’

Onlookers enjoy a dance performance during Grove Arcade in Bloom. Photo: Contributed/Bill Kaelin Marketing


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) –The historic Grove Arcade shopping center will host the third annual Grove Arcade in Bloom next month. The free event will transform the downtown building into a floral wonderland, complete with giant flowers, a plant market, partner giveaways and more.

The springtime celebration will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 25 at Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave.

What to expect at Grove Arcade in Bloom

“Guests are invited to stroll through the Arcade as it fills with greenery, floral installations, live performances and hands-on activities for all ages,” Grove Arcade wrote in a press release. “This year’s celebration promises to be bigger, brighter and more immersive than ever.”

Live music at the festival will be provided by headliner Steve Okonski, member of Durand Jones & The Indications, and there will be dance performances by Stewart/Owen Dance.

According to the release, other featured activities include:

  • Immersive botanical experience and plant market by Ross Farm
  • Springtime makers market curated by the Southern Highland Craft Guild
  • Floral installations and pop-up shop by Studio Flora Diva, Inc.
  • Hourly tree giveaways with nonprofit partner Asheville GreenWorks
  • Aperol Spritz pop-up bar benefiting Asheville GreenWorks
  • Paper flower bouquets from Open Hearts Art Center
  • Face painting and kids’ crafts for young visitors
  • Interactive performance art throughout the afternoon

The event is free and open to the public.

Read more. . .

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Hollywood heavyweights voice ‘unequivocal opposition’ to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their "unequivocal opposition" to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’

Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.

3 days ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.