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Tuesday, May 30, 202305/30/2023

Asheville Police Chief David Zack talks about the Downtown Safety Initiative 5/21/2023

Asheville Police Chief David Zack talks about the Downtown Safety Initiative. Due to a number of incidents impacting public safety,…

Monday, May 8, 202305/08/2023

Homeward Bound 5/7/2023

Homeward Bounds mission is to prevent and end homelessness in our community through permanent housing and support.

Thursday, May 4, 202305/04/2023

Do you know your child’s love language?

Monday, May 1, 202305/01/2023

Crossnore Communities for Children Big Hats & Bow Ties 4/30/2023

2nd Annual Big Hats & Bow Ties – Campaign (crossnore.org) Crossnore Communities For Children is recognized as a national model…

Monday, April 24, 202304/24/2023

WNCAP Dining Out for Life & Irene Wortham Center Golf Tournament 4/23/2023

www.diningoutforlife.com/city/asheville/ On Thursday, April 27th, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) will again host our annual Dining Out For…

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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 26-28

Looking for plans after the holidays? Check out our list of events this weekend, from a holiday tiki pop-up to family-friendly fun.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Song Sung Blue’ is a messy melodrama, but sung sweet – 828reviewsNOW

There is something irresistible about Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline," especially as performed by Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. "Song Sung Blue" understands this very well. Read our full review of the musical melodrama below.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Tired of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’? Try these alternative Christmas movies

Are you feeling reluctant to take "Elf" off the shelf? Is your "Home Alone" tradition in need of renovation? Is your 34th viewing of "Miracle on 34th Street" just one time too many? Like Rudolph with his nose so bright, 828reviewsNOW is here to help.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

WNC bluegrass band to celebrate 500th performance this weekend

Local bluegrass outfit The JackTown Ramblers are heading to Jack of the Wood for their 500th performance this weekend. The bluegrass band will take to the stage from 8:30-11:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27 at the downtown pub.

5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Top 5 international movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

2025 was a fantastic year for global cinema. From searing docudramas to surreal celebrations of the film medium itself, we visit Brazil, China, Iran, Norway and Palestine to bring you the best international movies of 2025. Read our list.