Lifestyle
1 day ago
Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.
2 days ago
Boos, brews, bar crawls: Halloween-themed bar crawls in Asheville
As Halloween comes closer, celebrate spooky season in true Beer City fashion. There are two bar crawls on tap for this weekend and next in downtown Asheville.
2 days ago
‘Ballad of a Small Player’ is a royal flush of style, but not substance – 828reviewsNOW
Edward Berger, director of the Oscar-winning films "All Quiet on the Western Front" and "Conclave," is back with his latest beautifully-shot bummer. "Ballad of a Small Player" stars Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a high-rolling gambler staving off his debt collectors in the casinos of Macau. Read more in our review.
4 days ago
Marquee invites community out for ‘Good vs. Evil’ Halloween masquerade
The 3rd annual Marquee Masquerade, "Good vs. Evil," will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 at Marquee, 36 Foundy St.
5 days ago
Putting the Y in ‘graveyard smash:’ YMCA to host Monster Mash dance
The YMCA of Western North Carolina must have been working out in the lab late one night. The Reuter Family YMCA in South Asheville will host a Monster Mash dance for the whole family this weekend.
5 days ago
Costume contest, carnival games and more at Lake Julian Fall-O-Ween
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation will host a Halloween-themed festival this weekend in Arden. The event, Fall-O-Ween, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at Lake Julian Park.
5 days ago
LEAF Global Arts Festival returns for 30th year with call to action
The LEAF Global Arts Festival, one of Western North Carolina's most beloved arts festivals returns this weekend for its 30th year, but this year could be its last.
6 days ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 17-19
Looking for things to do this weekend? We've got you covered. Check out our guide to things to do in Asheville this weekend, from haunted houses to community theatre and magical markets.
6 days ago
Haunts, hayrides & fun: Your guide to Asheville’s spooky season
From haunted trolleys and ghost tours to family-friendly festivals and fall farm fun, WNC is alive with Halloween spirit
6 days ago
Fork & Dagger: The Madness brings clever hybrid cuisine to North Asheville
After some early growing pains, this sushi-and-burger spot has hit its stride -- offering inventive cocktails, playful bento boxes and a lively atmosphere
6 days ago
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
1 week ago
Sublime Theater shines with ‘Nightlight’ after muddled ’55 Mount Lee Drive’
The Sublime Theater & Press, a local theater company, is currently producing the world premiere of "Fire & Flood," a pair of short plays by Travis Lowe, through Oct. 18 at the BeBe Theatre in downtown Asheville. Read our review now.
1 week ago
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
1 week ago
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands to return downtown for fall convention
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 19 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.
1 week ago
Montford Park Players conclude fantastic 53rd season with ‘She Kills Monsters’
The Montford Park Players roll a natural 20 with "She Kills Monsters," a love letter to "Dungeons & Dragons" and the final show of their 53rd season. Read our review now.
1 week ago
The Haunted Trail scares up fun for the whole family
At The Haunted Trail, spooky season is for everyone ... even the scaredy-cats. The annual family-friendly Halloween attraction is back for its 13th season from 6-9 p.m., Oct. 17-19 and 23-26, at the Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Drive.
1 week ago
Interlocking nuclear drama ‘A House of Dynamite’ blows its third act – 828reviewsNOW
Kathryn Bigelow is back. The filmmaker behind war thrillers like "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty" and cult action flicks including "Near Dark" and "Point Break" has returned to the director's chair for "A House of Dynamite," her first movie in eight years. Read our review now.
2 weeks ago
Healthy lifestyle hacks for seasonal shifts
At YogaSix Asheville, we believe yoga is a path that grows with you through every stage of life, and a steady practice to return to when everything around you is in transition. With a few simple lifestyle practices, you can nurture yourself and step into fall feeling grounded, strong and supported.
2 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 10-12
Looking for things to do this weekend in the Asheville area? We've got you covered.
2 weeks ago
Fork & Dagger: Blackbird charms with cocktails, falters on the plate
While the drinks, bone marrow and desserts delight, muddled entrees and heavy sauces leave this Biltmore Avenue spot grounded
