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Asheville River Arts District building to feature restaurant, artist studios,...
Last week, Asheville’s Technical Review Committee looked over plans for the renovation work that’s been happening at 95 Roberts Street. I attended the meeting and made contact with architect Jesse...
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Asheville’s River Arts District is about to change dramatically; 5 things to...
Asheville’s River Arts District is about to change dramatically. A road construction project known as the RAD TIP, or River Arts District Transportation Improvement Plan, calls for millions of dollars...
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Tickets on sale for Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular at The Magnetic...
It’s my favorite holiday show. Press release here: December 3-19 only! Get ready Asheville, the Bernsteins are back! The Magnetic Theatre in Asheville’s River Arts District presents Their annual...
View ArticleAshvegas Hot Sheet: Indoor skateboard park planned for Asheville River Arts...
More of what’s going around: -There’s a new indoor skateboard park planned for the River Arts District. It will be built inside one of the old warehouses on Old Lyman Street. More from radskateparkavl:...
View ArticleAsheville Guitar Bar opens in River Arts District
The Asheville Guitar Bar is now open inside the Cotton Mill Studios on Riverside Drive in the River Arts District. The venue is the work of Mark and Julia Goldthwaite, who moved from Pink Dog Creative...
View ArticleTraffic delays ahead as Asheville River Arts District road work begins
The city of Asheville is alerting motorists that traffic delays are ahead as advance work on a big road construction project in the River Arts District gets underway. A number of other changes are...
View ArticleAshvegas Hot Sheet: Morgan Freeman spotted in Sylva
More of what’s going around: –Morgan Freeman was spotted recently in Sylva. There are no details on why Freeman, who was in eastern Tennessee before his Sylva stop, was in the area. –Clingman Cafe has...
View ArticleAshvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville awarded nearly $1 million for Lexington, Coxe...
More of what’s going around this fine day: -The city of Asheville has received almost $1 million in federal grant money to enhance portions of Lexington Avenue and Coxe Avenue. Dana Frankel, the city’s...
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Boutique hotel in Asheville River Arts District gets P&Z approval
Plans to remodel a massive former industrial building in the the Asheville River Arts District to include a 70-room boutique hotel, restaurant and retail space received unanimous approval from the...
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Asheville City Council approves first boutique hotel in River Arts District
Asheville City Council on Tuesday night voted 5-2 to approve a new boutique hotel in the city’s River Arts District. Councilman Gordon Smith and Vice Mayor Gwen Wisler voted against the proposal, while...
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Despite gentrification concerns, Asheville City Council OKs new RAD zoning rules
Despite worries about gentrification and concerns regarding the city’s bureaucratic process, Asheville City Council on Tuesday night voted 5-2 in favor of a new set of zoning regulations for the...
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CURVE Studios to celebrate 30th anniversary in Asheville River Arts District
Congratulations, Pattiy and company. Get out and help these folks celebrate. Here’s the press release: CURVE Studios & Garden is celebrating 30 years in Asheville’s River Arts District as part of...
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Asheville’s River Arts District to expand studio strolls
Press release here, courtesy of loyal reader Brandy: Hi Jason, I’ve spoken to you a couple of times, you posted my studio Planet Art’s opening (thank you!), and then I’ve bumped into you at the Go...
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Asheville River Arts District road improvement plan up for discussion Dec. 6
Press release below. RAD transportation project overview here. More project information here. Now the release: On Thursday, December 6, the City of Asheville will host a public meeting to present...
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Pizza Pura set to open Thursday in Asheville’s River Arts District
Pizza Pura, the new pizzeria on Depot Street in the River Arts District, tweets: @PizzaPura is opening Thur, Apr. 4 at 11:30. We’ll close daily when we run out of dough. Thanks #avleat for your...
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May 31 meeting set to hear public input on four River Arts District community...
Some cool projects to get in on: The City of Asheville and local design non-profits, Asheville Design Center and OPEN Asheville host this community engagement event on Friday, May 31 from 5-8 p.m....
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Skaters seek cash for new ramp at grassroots park in Asheville’s River Arts...
From the Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Skateboarding enthusiasts turned out in force last weekend for an art show/fundraising event at the PUSH skate shop gallery on Patton Avenue. It was organized by ceramic...
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The Bull and Beggar opens in Asheville’s River Arts District with a Wedge...
Press release here: The Bull and Beggar opens with a Beer Dinner (with Wedge) on July 14 at 8 pm. Soon to be opened down the dock from the brewery, B & B is a collaboration of Drew Wallace, creator...
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Asheville Blade: Sushi restaurant, grocery store, tattoo shop coming to River...
A major new residential development planned for the RAD is bringing with it a slew of new retail businesses. The development is called the RAD Lofts, by developer Harry Pilos. Pilos was awarded...
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Ashvegas Political Hit List: Fake frackers, Aloft apartments, highway...
Shew, what a week. Where to begin? Plenty to go around in the latest Hit List. RAD ramp up Last week’s visit by U.S. Transportation Sec. Anthony Foxx was provided the exclamation point for a big week...
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For sale: Asheville River Arts District warehouses, formerly home to working...
These buildings located off Riverside Drive behind Riverview Station are up for sale. The move comes after city of Asheville officials cut off electricity to the property earlier this year after...
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Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Canton chicken sale, Daddy Ds in West Asheville, more
A team from House of Raeford, a North Carolina-based, family owned poultry producer, sold 40-pound boxes of chicken breasts, wings, thighs and tenders directly to consumers on April 21 at the WNC Ag...
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Asheville outdoor gear and consignment shop Second Gear to expand in River...
Second Gear, the 16-year-old outdoor gear and consignment shop based in West Asheville, is expanding to 99 Riverside Dr. next year./ photo by Jason Sandford Second Gear, Asheville’s 16-year-old...
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