Lifestyle
11 hours ago
March concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month
Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.
18 hours ago
Hikes of WNC: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Loop
The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is one of Asheville's lesser-known treasures. In addition to an interactive museum, an information desk and a gift shop, the visitor center is home to a 1.2 mile trail loop, complete with a road crossing on the parkway itself.
3 days ago
Black Mountain venue plans tribute to late blues legend Kat Williams
Katrina "Kat" Williams, a beloved community member and blues legend, passed away at age 58 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. This weekend, a collective of local musicians will perform a tribute show to the artist in Black Mountain, N.C.
3 days ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 27 – March 1
An affordable plant sale, an ABBA disco party and exercising the American right to vote are just three of the events on our weekly activity guide.
4 days ago
ArtsAVL announces $1.2 million grant program for WNC arts nonprofits
ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has launched a $1.2 million Nonprofit Arts Recovery Grant Program intended to support the long-term recovery of Western North Carolina arts nonprofits.
4 days ago
Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say
Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?
5 days ago
Oscars variety pack: ‘Kokuho,’ ‘Cutting Through Rocks,’ ‘Sirāt’ – 828reviewsNOW
In advance of the 98th Academy Awards next month, take a deeper look at three lesser-seen films up for Oscar gold: "Cutting Through Rocks," a hopeful feminist documentary, "Kokuho," an epic Japanese drama, and "Sirāt," a weird, hypnotic road movie.
5 days ago
Wall Street stairs due for new ‘do as ADA solicits local mural
The Asheville Downtown Association is asking Asheville artists to submit their qualifications to redesign and install a mural on the staircase at 43 Wall St. The project is intended to increase pedestrian traffic and improve quality of life along the city street.
6 days ago
Fringe Fest returns for its 24th weird year with over 70 arts events
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will return to the city March 15-22, bringing more than 70 different experimental, offbeat, always-interesting arts events with it.
1 week ago
Killer double-feature: ‘How to Make a Killing’ and ‘Psycho Killer’ – 828reviewsNOW
Sometimes, the film release calendar feels like it's winking at you. This weekend marks the debut of "How to Make a Killing," a stylish thriller-comedy starring Glen Powell, and "Psycho Killer," a well-shot, poorly-written serial killer slasher. Read our reviews of the deadly duo for more.
1 week ago
Hikes of WNC: Beaver Lake Perimeter Loop
One of the most popular outdoor recreation spots in town is Beaver Lake. The North Asheville lake features a 2 mile trail around its perimeter, a popular, simple and scenic walk for all ages.
1 week ago
Phantom Lamp Theatre Company leans into its name with ghostly new show
A new theater company has emerged in Asheville from beyond the veil. Phantom Lamp Theatre Company will bring their first show, "Close Quarters," an original play by local playwright Abby Auman, to the stage for two weekends, Feb. 20 to March 1.
1 week ago
Strong heart, calm mind: Why yoga is one of the best things you can do for your heart
February is American Heart Month and a great reminder to check in on your physical heart, your stress levels and your overall well-being.
1 week ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 20-22
Between Lunar New Year, UNC Asheville Homecoming and National Margarita Day, Feb. 20-22 is another big weekend for Asheville. Check out our guide for more things to do.
2 weeks ago
5th annual Prom Dress Exchange offers free formal wear to kids in need
Anyone who has attended a high school prom can tell you that the dance can get expensive. Between tuxes, dresses, hair, makeup, tickets, dinner and more, showing out for high school's big night can be overwhelming. The Prom Dress Exchange is here to help.
2 weeks ago
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
2 weeks ago
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day
Several Asheville area bars, restaurants and breweries are busting out their best Hawaiian shirts and favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes for National Margarita Day, Sunday, Feb. 22.
2 weeks ago
AdventHealth organizes community walk for heart health
This weekend, walk with your community in a celebration of healthy heart education at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville, N.C.
2 weeks ago
National Arts and Crafts summit to commence at Grove Park Inn this weekend
For nearly four decades, the world of arts and crafts has convened at The Omni Grove Park Inn in North Asheville for an all-out conference. The 39th annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows will be held this weekend, Feb. 20-22, at the famous hotel.
2 weeks ago
Beads galore: Snapshots from the Asheville Mardi Gras parade
The 2026 Asheville Mardi Gras parade took the South Slope by storm today. Despite rainy skies earlier that morning and the chill that followed, the streets were packed with Asheville friends, families and onlookers admiring a lively lineup of Mardi Gras krewes.
