Ashvegas Weekend Update for Sept. 21, 2018
Here’s one: the last Downtown After Five concert of the year is this weekend.
Asheville events
3 big reasons to visit HempX Asheville 2018
This year’s HempX Asheville is all about flower, not fiber.
2018 Asheville Goombay Festival returns this weekend
The festival includes a Friday night tribute to Aretha Franklin.
Ashvegas celebrity sighting: New Orleans artist Ashley Longshore at Biltmore
Longshore’s unrelenting message of female empowerment has won her legions of fans.
Mountain Medicine Festival to benefit Asheville environmental nonprofits
The event will be held Sept. 16 at the Wedge at Foundation location.
Ashvegas Weekend Update 8/17/2018
Here’s a quick look at some of what’s happening this weekend.
TEDx Asheville 2018 announces speakers; tix on sale Aug. 15
Speakers include Asheville Music Professionals founder Jessica Tomasin, Frances Tacy of Franny’s Farm and several more.
Top 4 for the 4th -Swimming holes in Asheville
What better way to celebrate independence day than hitting the water? That’s why we rounded up our top 4 swimming holes around Asheville, enjoy!
Asheville World Cup Hot Spots
2018 World Cup fever has hit Asheville. Soccer fans are turning out to cheer on their favorite teams, and they’re getting an especially friendly reception at Asheville’s local craft breweries. Here’s a quick look just three of the many locations to catch a match.
Remembering the filming of ‘Bull Durham’ in Asheville 30 years later
The Asheville Tourists will give away 1,000 Crash Davis bobbleheads on Saturday to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of “Bull Durham.”
Former NFL quaterback Matt Leinart weds TV actress in Asheville
Nick Lachey, of the boyband supergroup 98 Degrees, sang at the couple’s reception at The Cress Center.
This Memorial Day, visit the WNC Military History Museum
Military history comes alive through unique and personal arrangements facts collected at The WNC Military History Museum, located in the heart of downtown Brevard. The museum is one man’s passion project to tell the stories of World War I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Cold War, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the War on Terror. Learn[Read More…]
AVL Insiders: Springtime Activities
Looking for suggestions on how to spend spring in Asheville? Jason Sandford of Ashvegas.com and Kara Candler of Tick Tock Concierge have a few ideas! Plus, you can share your ideas and win some gear. Just check out the video to learn more.
TV actors featured in Asheville Improv Collective shows, workshops
The shows and comedy workshops on Friday and Saturday will be held at Habitat Tavern and Commons.
Connect Beyond the Page event set for April 20-22 in Asheville
A mix of speakers, panelists, performers and film screenings will explore how collaboration can create a narrative to influence social change.
Benefit for daughter of Tyler Garrison set for Friday at Asheville Masonic Temple
The benefit will include music by Andrew Scotchie, Ashley Heath, Travers Brothership and Josh Blake.
Basketball buffet: Asheville hosts two conference tourneys in March Madness lead-up
The Big South and the Southern Conference basketball tournaments will play games in Asheville this week starting on Thursday.
City to declare Love Asheville Go Local Week Feb. 10-17
The Asheville Grown Business Alliance is also selling it Go Local card, which gives cardholders discounts with some 400 participating local businesses.
VIDEO Asheville New Year’s Eve Parties to ring in 2018
There are a ton of parties to pick from. Here’s a start.
VIDEO Fun stuff to do around Asheville on Christmas weekend
Merry Christmas, y’all!
VIDEO Free hug flash mob, Kinda Creepy Christmas art show, more Asheville weekend fun
A benefit to raise money for an Asheville firefighter battling cancer is Friday at Green Man Brewing, and more.
VIDEO Christmas Jam, more Asheville weekend things to do
Check out the Satellite Gallery’s Christmas Jam Art Show, the Jam by Day and more.
VIDEO Big Crafty celebrates 20th edition of craft bonanza, more weekend fun
Other events include Hempy Holiday Open House and an art opening at Ramp Studios.
In life’s ups and downs, comedian Cliff Cash finds plenty to laugh about
Cash says his passion is making people laugh, which he’ll be doing tonight at The Altamont Theatre.