David Thompson is the Digital Communications Manager at Explore Asheville, an avid runner, hiker and lover of all things Asheville.
Over four days in the spring and fall, LEAF Global Arts hosts a celebration of world music, art, creativity and culture in the backdrop of Black Mountain's beautiful Lake Eden. With a festival atmosphere that includes local vendors, global cuisine, multiple stages of wall-to-wall performances and presenters, LEAF's festivities offer valuable opportunities for global
You’re never too old to enjoy marshmallows toasted over an open flame and shack up with a group of friends in the middle of the woods. That’s the theme of Summer Camp , a comedy filmed in the Asheville area, out in theaters May 31. The star-studded cast—which includes Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard and Eugene Levy—return to a sleepaway camp of their youth, to
A medida que las temperaturas cálidas traen hermosas flores a las montañas Blue Ridge, el calendario de festivales y celebraciones de Asheville también florece. Disfrute de estos coloridos eventos que le ayudarán a dejar atrás el invierno y a sentir de nuevo la primavera. A continuación, un vistazo a los eventos primaverales en Asheville en 2024. Las
Asheville's Black Culture Heritage Trail was unveiled in December 2023, marking a significant milestone in the growing effort to amplify and preserve Affrilachian heritage. The trail includes 14 stops and 20 panels that reach across three historic Black neighborhoods and unearths intimate and fascinating stories of dignity, struggle and resilience. The
Southern Appalachia is a place that prides itself on self-sufficiency and resiliency – an ability to create and sustain using what’s available. The cooking practices that evolved from this mindset – canning, pickling, foraging, preserving – are deeply rooted in our history, shaped by the rugged terrain, limited access to commercial goods and an ingrained culture
Asheville is a runner’s paradise. From urban jogging downtown to the endless forest trails that encompass the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville has something to offer runners of any level. Even better, the city offers a plethora of exciting races to test yourself and local running groups that meet often to train and are always excited to add new members. So, before you lace up your
As we turn the page to 2024, it's time to look ahead at all the exciting new experiences in Asheville! From highly anticipated restaurant openings, chic new boutique hotels, shops and bars, unforgettable festivals and immersive performing arts, the Asheville experience continues to redefine itself. Here are 20 new reasons why Asheville, North Carolina should be your
Hallmark Channel’s upcoming holiday movie, A Biltmore Christmas —premiering on the Hallmark Channel Sunday, November 26—is a journey back in time to the 1940s at Biltmore Estate, the historic Asheville home of entrepreneur George W. Vanderbilt and his family. The movie centers on Lucy Hardgrove, a screenwriter played by Bethany Joy Lenz, who is tasked with rewriting a
It’s been nearly 90 years since legendary picker Bill Monroe — now widely regarded as the “Father of Bluegrass” — performed live on Asheville’s WWNC Radio on Feb. 2, 1939, and introduced the high, lonesome sounds of bluegrass music to the masses. That history just came full circle through an exciting collaboration between the Grammy Award-winning
From historic theaters to unconventional outdoor spaces, Asheville boasts a variety of venues that provide unforgettable experiences for those seeking to immerse themselves in the world of performing arts. Join us as we explore some of Asheville's most intriguing and distinctive venues, where imagination takes center stage and the magic of live performance unfolds in extraordinary settings.
