If you’ve wandered around downtown recently, you may have wondered what’s going on with the Hatch building (45 S. French Broad Ave.). And since you know there’s not much we love more than breaking news, we can’t wait to tell you: there’s 40,000 sqft of space (aka practically an acre) in the building opening up, and it’s going to be filled by the Hatch Innovation Hub.
With the Hatch Innovation Hub, we can expect a glow up for the Hatch Building's exterior I Photo courtesy of Buncombe County Schools
A new partnership between the Hatch AVL Foundation and Venture Asheville, the Hatch Innovation Hub aims to be the home base for area startups. The space — historically home to some of the city’s fastest growing startups — aims to bring more startups and founders together under one roof to make sure area entrepreneurs get the programming, mentorship + support they need to thrive.
The new space will accommodate meetings, events + more. I Photo courtesy of Buncombe County Schools
In addition to providing work space for startups, the Hub will offer space for meetings, training, events + education. There’s even going to be a high-tech pitch studio. And with Little Bee Thai and Pollen AVL in the same building, folks will stay connected — not to mention fed and caffeinated.
Also cool? The new $50 million Pisgah Fund from Dogwood Health Trust and HCA will have a presence at the hub, along with some super cool orgs that will be announced soon.
We don’t know about y’all, but we are pretty pumped about this new development and what it represents for our area.
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ForPets
- Beer and Bath Night | Mon., July 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Down Dog, 51 Sweeten Creek Rd. | $10+ | Grab a brew while your pup gets groomed. 🐶
Show
- Monday Night Live | Mon., July 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Visitor Center, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville | Free | Classic blues groves and tunes from the Mojo Brothers Blues Band. 🎶
- Karen Clardy | Mon., July 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Down Dog, 51 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Free | Indie inspired solo singer/songwriter with soft-edge guitar picking and soulful vocals. 🎤
Wellness
- Summer of Self-Love | Mon., July 19 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Smash Nutrition, 96 Weaverville Hwy., Ste. 107, Woodfin | $10 | HIIT workout, meditation, tea sampling + more. 💪
Trivia
- Totally Rad Monday Night Trivia | Mon., July 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Highland Brewing Co. Taproom, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200 | Free | Round up 6 of your friends for a night of brews + trivia. 🍻
TryThis
Cause
- United Way School Supply Drive | Now-Thurs., July 22 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free | United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County's annual School Supply Drive sponsored by Bank of America is happening now. Support our local students and help create a united, resilient community by donating online. 🖍️ Ⓟ
PlanAhead
- Women & Wine — Asheville Networking | Tues., July 20 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Urban Orchard Cider Co., 24 Buxton Ave. | Free | Sip cider and wine made by local female artisans + listen to featured speaker, business coach Ursula Jorch. 🍷
- Taylor Talk- Appalachian Barn Alliance | Wed., July 21 | 5 p.m. | Madison County Public Library, 1335 N. Main St., Marshall | Free | Learn about the agricultural heritage and architectural history of southern Appalachia through the barns that dot our landscape. ⛰️
- Find Your Future- Open House | Thurs., July 22 | 2-7 p.m. | A-B Tech, Asheville Campus, 340 Victoria Rd. | Free | Learn about A-B Tech’s programs, meet faculty + tour facilities and classrooms. 🎓
Find more of the week’s local events in our July PlanAhead.
Participants who nominate their favorite local egg dishes will be entered into weekly drawings for $25 gift cards to local restaurants | Photo via North Carolina Egg Association
Some egg-citing news: After a tough pandemic year, the North Carolina Egg Association is supporting local, independent restaurants across the state by asking North Carolinians to nominate a restaurant that dishes up the best eggs. 🍳
One winning restaurant will receive $1,000 to help rebuild, make needed updates, bring back employees, or support employees who have experienced financial losses during COVID-19.
Participants will be entered into weekly drawings for $25 local restaurant gift cards. Ⓟ
This content was created in partnership with North Carolina Egg Association. Ⓟ
Weather
- 77º | Scattered thunderstorms | 46% chance of rain
Civic
- The City of Asheville and Buncombe County have returned to in-person meetings and have implemented an in-person requirement for live public comment. Virtual live public comment made participation more accessible during the pandemic, especially for those with access problems. 💻 (Mountain Xpress)
Trending
- As of Wed., July 14, the average price of gas in NC was $2.90 — the highest it's been since November of 2014. Officials with AAA say folks are so excited for post-pandemic road trips that car travel has increased by 30-40% since this time last year. NC’s gas prices are still lower than the $3.14 national average. ⛽ (WLOS)
Outdoors
ForFamilies
Cause
- The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at Land of Sky Regional Council needs volunteers to visit area nursing and adult care residences in Buncombe, Henderson, and Madison counties to ensure folks are happy + healthy. Want more info? Contact CAC Ombudsman at (828) 251-6622.
Region
Health
- As temperatures rise in NC and across the country, public health officials are urging folks to take precautions to protect themselves against heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion. These include staying hydrated, minimizing time outdoors, reducing activity levels, and checking on friends + neighbors. 💧(WLOS)
Arts
- The Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center's new exhibit, 100 Years of the Black Mountain Firehouse, examines the history of the original home of the town’s fire department, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Catch it Thurs.-Sat. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through the end of the year. (The Valley Echo)
Asked
- Reader Kathy G. wants to know where she can find Scottish food in Asheville. Let us know where you go for your Scotch pies, haggis, your neeps and tatties, and all things Scottish.
Dish
- Mother Earth Food is adding a new all local basket to its weekly offerings. Featuring a rotating selection of fresh, seasonal goodies from small area farms, it’s a great way to help minimize food waste and support our local farmers. 🍅
DYK
- Get ready for the next iteration of Old Europe Pastries. The biz, currently located at 13 Broadway St., has announced its plans to expand + relocate into the space formerly occupied by The Mocking Crow (18 Broadway St.). We can’t wait to check it out. 🥐
Ranked
FeaturedJob
- Biltmore Estate is the perfect location for a wedding, concert, or function, and its Event Work Crew helps to make those events even more special. Get a sneak peek from behind the scenes by joining the team responsible for table, chair, tent, and equipment set-up, plus light + electrical installation. Ⓟ
TheBuy
- Shopping for car insurance? #ProTip: Start your search with The Zebra, a marketplace platform that works on your terms. With 100+ major providers in their network, shoppers have one place to scan + compare the best available options — saving the average person up to $440/yr. 🚗 Ⓟ
Who knew Cannes fashion and Asheville’s neighborhoods have so much in common? This photo of Timothée Chalamet, Wes Anderson, Tilda Swinton, and Bill Murray at the Cannes Film Festival 2021 has taken over Twitter and now it’s got an Asheville spin on it.
Timothée, Tilda + Bill star in “French Dispatch,” an upcoming Wes Anderson flick about a crew of journalists. We think the resemblance is uncanny. Do you see what we meme?
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