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April 25 2024
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If approved, the new ordinance will create 2 primary rules:
- An objective decibel standard for sounds that come from central business, commercial, and industrial districts. For the central business district, that means 75 decibels (the average sound of a vacuum cleaner) for daytime (7 a.m.-11 p.m., 12 a.m. on Fri. and Sat.), 70 (the sound of being inside a car going 60 mph) for nighttime 11 p.m.-7 a.m. (12 a.m., Fri. and Sat.), and 65 (on par with a normal conversation) for late night (2 a.m.-7 a.m.). Both commercial + industrial areas will be gauged at 75 decibels for daytime and 65 for nighttime.
- A noise disturbance standard for sounds that come from residential areas, public spaces, and right of ways. The time of day, volume of noise, zoning of the area, frequency + duration will be used to gauge this more subjective standard.
So when it comes to noise, what are the biggest offenders? Based on 9 months of Asheville Police Department data + community feedback — 1 of the city’s most extensive public engagement efforts — the following cause the most noise complaints:
- Construction
- Vehicle exhaust/revving
- Commercial + industrial equipment
- Music over-amplification (including venues, outdoor events + buskers)
- Fireworks
- Residential neighbors
- Barking dogs
Also significant? These revisions shift most enforcement from the APD to the city’s Development Services Department, which is expected to prioritize education for residents and businesses. When necessary, however, enforcement will issue written warnings and citations that could result in financial penalties.
Wanna weigh in? Submit a remote comment or voicemail (855-925-2801, meeting code 8265) by 9:00 a.m. on July 27. You can also attend the meeting and share your input live.
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Show
- Strung Like a Horse | Fri., July 23 | 8:30 p.m. | Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road | $15+ | Americana with an alt-rock edge. Seated concert with dinner. 🎶
Try This
- Folkmoot Summerfest | Fri., July 23 | 6-10 p.m. | Nanci Weldon Gym, 125 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Junaluska | $25 | Enjoy food, drinks + live performances by international dance groups. 💃
Comedy
- Talk about Funny | Fri., July 23 | 8 p.m. | Attic Salt Theatre Company, 2002 Riverside Dr., Studio 42-o | $10 | Sets by legendary locals comics + their own tales of comedy, what makes something funny, and the life of a comedian.
Saturday
- Blues Cheese Festival | Sat., July 24 | 1:30 p.m. | The Center for Arts & Entertainment, 125 S. Main St., Hendersonville | 28+ | Enjoy blues tunes while supporting the WNC Cheese trail. 🧀
- Summer Cycle 2021 | Sat., July 24 | 2-6 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing Co., 21 Craven St. | Free | Soak up the summer sun with a pop-up bicycle park for kids + a bike ride weaving through Asheville with fun surprises from French Broad Outfitters, Rabbit Rabbit, and the Mountain Haulers. 🚴
- Seeds of Freedom Documentary Screening | Sat., July 24 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Shiloh Community Garden, 59 Hampton St. | Free | Learn about the importance of crop biodiversity and the intersection of social environmental health. 🌿
- Ribbon Cutting: Jake Rusher Park | Sat., July 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 132 Peachtree St. | Free | Celebrate the newly renovated park with games and activities. ⛲
- Christmas in July Pop Up | Sat., July 24 | 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. | J Smith Boutique, 100 Julian Ln., Ste. 120 | Enjoy some special deals, snacks + bevs for this holiday-themed block party. 🎄
- Yoga @ Hi-Wire Big Top | Sat., July 24 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Hi-Wire Big Top, 2A Huntsman Pl., Asheville | $10 | Enjoy a 45-minute class at Hi-Wire Big Top led by instructor Jacqueline, and enjoy a beer afterward. 🧘 Ⓟ
Sunday
- Eugene Wolf in the Book of Mamaw | Sun., July 25 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Ebbs Chapel Performing Arts Center, 271 Laurel Valley Rd., Mars Hill | $20 | Enjoy a 1-man show filled with stories, songs + sketches.
- Home Canning 101 | Sun., July 25 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Virtual | $20 | Learn from local chef and author Ashley English about the equipment, ingredients, chemistry, methods + troubleshooting tips necessary for canning at home. 🥫
Find more of the weekend’s local events in our July PlanAhead.
Interior of Folk Lore, now hiring front and back of house staff | Photo provided by Biltmore Farms Hotels
Fork Lore (43 Town Square Blvd.) is a locally-owned, independent Asheville restaurant ft. made-from-scratch cuisine + ingredients sourced from local producers (think: City Bakery, Lucky Leaf Gardens, and Sunburst Trout Farms).
The restaurant boasts a new Executive Chef and exceptional benefits for employees, including travel discounts. And good news: They’re hiring.
Click below to see their front and back of house openings and submit your application. Ⓟ
This content was created in partnership with Biltmore Farms Ⓟ
Weather
- 88º | Mostly sunny | 23% chance of rain
ComingSoon
- Starting Aug. 4, the Leicester Community Center (2979 New Leicester Hwy.) will launch the “Lester Farmers Market." While we don’t yet have any deets on what will be sold, organizers say products will be local, handmade + homegrown and the event will be family-friendly. It runs on Wed. from 3:30-6:30 p.m., rain or shine.
Trending
- The next full moon will take place today, Fri., July 23. Known as the thunder or buck moon, it gets its name from the time of year when buck deer begin growing antlers. According to NASA, the full moon will rise after sunset and reach peak illumination around 10:30 p.m. 🌕 (Newsweek)
Dish
- We all know that local Chef Clarence Robinson is a whiz with jokes and food, but not everyone knows a family tragedy is what propelled him to his funny + flavorful destiny. As he prepares to launch his Soul On The Road food truck, he shares what inspires him to be a force of positivity in the culinary community. (WLOS)
Arts
- Mark your calendars. The Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair is returning to Burnsville (about 40 mins away) Aug. 6-7. Featuring a variety of handmade crafts, including ceramics, wood carvings, blown glass, textiles + more, the fest will also include bluegrass music, clogging, and food truck offerings.
Edu
- UNC Asheville has not only been recognized as a 2020 Tree Campus USA, it’s also been certified as a Bee Campus USA. The university received these designations as a result of its commitment to sustainability and effective engagement of staff + students in conservation goals.
Coronavirus
- Check out the latest COVID-19 stats for NC from the Department of Health and Human Services here. As of Thursday afternoon, 18,385 cases and 327 deaths have been reported in Buncombe County. See more Buncombe County-specific info here.
- Hospitalizations in the Asheville area due to COVID-19 cases have more than tripled in the past 10 days. There are currently 24 cases across Mission and Angel Health Center. Officials say that’s an increase of 242%. (WLOS)
State
- Logging + sawmill operations across the state are struggling to keep up with a destabilized lumber market that’s largely caused by COVID-19 supply and demand-related issues, according to research by Carolina Public Press. Loggers in particular are facing financial difficulties related to truck driver shortages, stagnant wages, and increased maintenance costs.
Travel
- Meet Campspot, a website (and mobile app) that makes it easy to book your next camping trip. From RV parks to cabins to glamp-sites, users can find + book all in one place while enjoying Campspot’s lowest price guarantee. 🏕️Ⓟ
Deal
- Ready to start traveling again, and this time, actually understand the language? Babbel — the no. 1 selling language learning app in the world — is now offering our readers up to 55% off subscriptions to learn a new language in just 3 weeks. 🌏 Ⓟ
It's peak tomato season here in North Carolina and we are flushed red with excitement. These delicious and diverse fruits are filled with health benefits including antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K, not to mention star players in some of our favorite summertime dishes (think: panzanella, tomato pie, caprese).
DYK? North Carolina happens to be the home of many heirloom varieties including “Better Boy,” “Early Girl,” “Big Beef,” “Cherokee Purple,” + more. Check out our latest farmers market guide to find your favorites of these flavorsome fruits.
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Speaking of tomato season, we recently had the pleasure of wolfing down a fried green tomato BLT from Sand Hill Kitchen, and we’re still talking about that dreamy handheld days later. Where do y’all go for your favorite tomato delights? Hit us up and let us know, because we always need more ’maters in our lives.
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