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Intertribal Artists Descend on Asheville for Indigenous Walls Project Event

Intertribal Artists Descend on Asheville for Indigenous Walls Project Event

The Intertribal Graffiti Jam: A first-of-its-kind event in the United States Jared Wheatley, a Cherokee Nation citizen, artist, and Asheville business owner started the Indigenous Walls Project as a way to get people to focus on the land with the … read more

Reclaiming Black History & Culture

Reclaiming Black History & Culture

From the 1950s through the 1980s, so-called “urban renewal” policies demolished many landmarks of Black culture in Asheville. In 2022, through the ingenuity and creativity of Black entrepreneurs, chefs, makers and artists, … read more

Neighborhood to Watch: “The Block” Spotlights History With Music, Makers, Tastes & Trails

Neighborhood to Watch: “The Block” Spotlights History With Music, Makers, Tastes & Trails

For nearly a century, Eagle and South Market streets in downtown Asheville were home to a vibrant cultural and commercial district for Black residents. Anchored by the YMI Cultural Center, one of the oldest Black cultural centers in the U.S., The … read more

Asheville Press Releases

Spring/Summer

Spring Blooms and Summer Adventures in Asheville

  • March 28, 2023

ASHEVILLE, NC (March 23, 2023) – As warmer temperatures bring wildflower blooms and vivid greens to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the arrival of spring weather in Asheville, North Carolina means it’s time to get out and explore. The spring season breathes new life into the expansive meadows and lush mountainsides, as well as the city, welcoming a fresh lineup of upbeat festivals and events...

Mirror Hotel

Unforgettable Openings Make Asheville a Top Bucket List Destination in 2023

  • December 16, 2022

Forward-Thinking Food Culture, Design-Centric Hotels and Captivating Cultural Experiences Promise a Creative Renaissance in the New Year ASHEVILLE, NC (Dec. 16, 2022) – 2023 is set to be a standout year for the deeply rooted yet ever evolving mountain city of Asheville, North Carolina with the coming of several highly-anticipated restaurants led by James Beard-nominated chefs, design-forward...

Christmas at Biltmore during twilight. Credit: The Biltmore Company

‘Tis the Season in the Blue Ridge Mountains: Asheville Shines Bright with Classic Holiday Traditions

  • November 10, 2022

‘Tis the Season in the Blue Ridge Mountains: Asheville Shines Bright with Classic Holiday Traditions and Fresh Festivities   ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 8, 2022) – Historic holiday celebrations, extravagant light displays, festive events, and specialty pop-up markets infuse yuletide magic throughout Asheville, N.C. Visitors and locals come together this season to celebrate with...

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