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Asheville City Council to consider ban on tear gas; reviews open-carry gun laws 
Brooke Randle June 24, 2020

The review of open-carry gun laws and their enforcement comes following a clash Monday between a group of protesters and counter-protesters who faced off over a "Defund the Police" mural painted on a city street.

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Pandemic threatens livelihoods of Asheville artists, musicians
Jason Sandford June 1, 2020

The pandemic's longterm impact on Asheville artists and musicians could alter the fabric of Asheville, which has long prided itself as an arts hub.

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Summer status update on Chow Chow 2019, the new Asheville food fest
Jason Sandford June 26, 2019

Asheville's new signature culinary event aims to be an immersive event that tells a story about everyone involved in the city, and the region's, food culture.

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Asheville’s Hotel Arras affiliates with Kimpton Hotels, a top boutique brand
Jason Sandford April 17, 2019

The bottom line is that the power that the Kimpton brand brings will elevate The Arras, especially as the competition for the hotel dollar continues to increase in Asheville.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Gan Shan Station announces West Asheville location
Jason Sandford February 13, 2017

Also, photographer Lydia See will celebrate the opening of a new exhibition on Feb. 16, and much more.

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The GritVegas Weekend Update – 8/25/16
Jason Sandford August 25, 2016

Asheville! Are you ready for another stellar weekend? There’s a lot to be excited about, including the fact that Thursday marks the 100th birthday of the National Parks! Get outside and celebrate in one of our fabulous and ...

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Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update for the weekend of July 14
Jason Sandford July 14, 2016

It’s time to put your toes in the water and your butt in the sand here in Asheville, as this weekend heats up! There are some amazing events to check out this weekend, from music to movies, ...

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Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update for weekend of June 30
Jason Sandford June 30, 2016

Freedom is a beautiful thing, y’all. This July 4th weekend, exercise your right to celebrate it. From live music to more live music to boozy brunches and beyond, we’ve got the scoop on everything that will ...

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New Belgium’s Clips Beer & Film Tour tonight in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford September 4, 2015

A beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show by New Belgium, in downtown Asheville's Pack Square Park.

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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville hotel job fair, movies in the Pack Square Park, more
Jason Sandford June 8, 2015

Also, Girls Rock Asheville launches a crowdfunding campaign, free bubble soccer and more.

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Season premiere of new Travel Channel reality TV cooking show series shot in Asheville airs Wednesday
Jason Sandford June 27, 2014

The TV show features contestants from the region, two celebrity chef judges and yours truly, who was just happy to be there.

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Construction begins on new band shell structure for Pack Square Park stage
Jason Sandford March 20, 2014

The new cover will allow for expanded programming in Asheville's high-profile downtown park.

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Purina to launch marketing push on Jan. 11 in downtown Asheville
Jason Sandford January 5, 2014

Purina is inviting dog owns to Pack Square Park on Saturday to launch its Purina ONE 28-day Challenge.

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Asheville’s Labor Day concert in Pack Square Park canceled
Jason Sandford July 30, 2013

Another big outdoor event in downtown Asheville has been canceled.

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Asheville will hold its own ‘Moral Monday’ protest in Pack Square Park on Aug. 5
Jason Sandford July 19, 2013

Moral Monday is the name of Monday protests that have been happening in Raleigh, as some residents protest Republican moves in the N.C. General Assembly.

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Asheville fitness bootcamp, Ladies Gun Club, going co-ed and starting next session July 29
Jason Sandford July 16, 2013

The bootcamp is the work of Well.Fit Asheville.

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TODAY Gun rally set for noon Saturday in downtown Asheville in Pack Square Park
Jason Sandford February 20, 2013

The Day of Resistance: WNC Second Amendment Rally aims to rally "patriots."

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‘Clips of Faith’ returns to Pack Square Park on Friday
Jason Sandford September 5, 2012

Drink beer, watch some short films, lend a hand to Asheville on Bikes.

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Asheville Downtown Association raising $100,000 for band shell in Pack Square Park
Jason Sandford September 4, 2012

The removable top will cover a curving new structure designed by Asheville artist Hoss Haley and fabric-shelter maker Peter Belt.

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Updated: Nonprofit that oversaw revamping of downtown Asheville park is considering dissolving, options
Jason Sandford May 22, 2012

The nonprofit created to oversee the redevelopment of Asheville’s crown jewel of a downtown park is considering its options now that the park construction is complete. One of those options is dissolution. Guy Clerici, chairman ...

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