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2 days ago

The Haunted Farm to scare up tourism with ‘Halfway to Halloween’ event

For one weekend this May, The Haunted Farm will host a new horror experience, "Halfway to Halloween," hoping to draw in curious springtime crowds with creepy, crawly thrills.

3 days ago

One-woman play ‘Natural Shocks’ is an electrifying, intimate experience

"Natural Shocks" a one-woman show by Lauren Gunderson, is running from April 2-12 at the BeBe Theatre. Read our review for more.

3 days ago

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

4 days ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 10-12

Arbor Day observance, a grilled cheese-themed art market and an Italian ice birthday bash are all on our activity calendar for this weekend.

4 days ago

Animation station: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and a new ‘Star Wars’ show – 828reviewsNOW

Check out our review of the not-so super "Super Mario Bros." sequel and dive into our spoiler-free overview of the first eight episodes of "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord," now streaming on Disney+.

6 days ago

Free concert alert: ‘Stomp and Holler’ at Downtown After 5

The first Downtown After 5 concert of the year, "Stomp and Holler Night," will be held next weekend at Pack Square Park, located in the center of downtown Asheville.

6 days ago

New take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ coming to Flat Rock Playhouse

A fresh new adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is coming to Flat Rock Playhouse next month. According to the Flat Rock theater, the retelling will transform the story for the stage while retaining its essential emotional elements.

6 days ago

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.

6 days ago

People at Work: Local chocolatier cooks up major step for family business

Molly Cook, the chocolatier behind Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates, a chocolate company she owns and operates with her husband, John Cook, is preparing a big step for her local business.

1 week ago

Mountain movie palaces: Flat Rock Bistro Cinema, Flat Rock, N.C.

Flat Rock Bistro Cinema is the next subject of "Mountain Movie Palaces," our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities.

1 week ago

Hikes of WNC: Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower

Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower is a decommissioned U.S. Forest Service firewatch station along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 70-foot tower climb is one of the most iconic hikes in Western North Carolina.

1 week ago

Owl cam: NC Wildlife Resources Commission puts owlet hatch on display

Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to allow you to see just that with their "Barn Owlet Watch 2026" livestream.

2 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: April 3-5

A comedy festival, a new art walk and a long-running sunrise service are all on the docket this weekend in WNC.

2 weeks ago

Ready for a run? April race calendar in Asheville and WNC

Racers, walkers and fun runners alike have plenty of races to choose from in Asheville and Western North Carolina this month. From craft brew relays to egg hunt 5Ks, read about the quirks, themes and distances of them all in our April race calendar.

2 weeks ago

April concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month

Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.

2 weeks ago

Senior living communities grow in popularity among older adults

Maintenance-free lifestyles, social opportunities and added safety draw residents seeking connection and support

2 weeks ago

Are ‘Ready or Not 2’ and ‘They Will Kill You’ the same movie? – 828reviewsNOW

In the latest case of ironic movie calendar confluence, two bloody movies about a pair of sisters battling satanic death cults were released inside a week of each other. Despite the oddly specific similarities of their premises, one is far more successful than the other.

2 weeks ago

Asheville to celebrate Arbor Day with RAD tree-planting event

Next Saturday, Asheville residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day in the River Arts District, planting trees, receiving seedlings and learning to care for local ecosystems at a free riverside celebration.

2 weeks ago

Renowned mathematician to give UNC Asheville lecture with local actors

Later this week, the University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Mathematics and Statistics will hold its annual Parsons Lecture, bringing Middlebury College professor Stephen Abbott to campus for a lecture examining the intersection of theatre and math.

2 weeks ago

Spring fencing projects take off as homeowners upgrade yards

Homeowners seek privacy, safety and curb appeal

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Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

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