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April 23 2024
Last month, we told you all about the Enneagram personality system and today, we’re sharing the results of Asheville’s reader-anointed Enneagram type.
As voted by a majority of our readers, Asheville’s Enneagram is Type 7, the Enthusiast. But we also had a lot of folks suggest Type 4, the Individualist. Here’s what some of you had to say:
Asheville's water tower is artsy + expressive, just like the enneagram Type 4. | Photo by AVLtoday
“Type 7. It’s all about variety, fun, play, diversity. A live and let live place, Asheville is about beauty in nature, whimsical art, music festivals and parties.” — Phillipe C.
“7 - the variety of restaurants, bars and beers surrounded by a Byzantine road system.” — Cathy N.
“7 - Asheville is excited about who it is - but it's still figuring major parts of itself out.... Sometimes I feel like Asheville is that cool, fun, funny friend who is up for anything - but there's still a lot of immaturity...a lot of growing up to do.” — Matt L.
“3, wing 7 - Asheville is quirky, yet romantic with exciting and beautiful experiences waiting for everyone who approaches!” — Sara S.
“4. It’s an artsy expressive city, that’s a bit sensitive, dramatic and absorbed in itself, not worried about what other cities think.” — Melanie B.
“4 - Individualism and creativity are two of Asheville's cornerstones of identity!” — Tasha G.
“Asheville is definitely a 4. Very individualistic, expressive, and comfortable being connected to a lot of different communities. Also a little bit “no one understands me” vibe as people try to gatekeep a lot of Asheville things.” — Mariah R.
“9 - peace and good vibes dude.” — Luke R.
“I am thinking that our enneagram can change as we evolve with inner wisdom.” — Maggie P.
Did you expect folks to choose Type 7? Use the buttons below to share this story and discuss.
Today
- 20th Annual Empty Bowls | Mon., Oct. 18 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | DoubleTree, 115 Hendersonville Rd. | $40 | Enjoy soup in a piece of handmade pottery in exchange for a donation to Manna FoodBank towards ending hunger. 🥣
- Deep Revision w/ Katey Schultz 3-session workshop | Mon., Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | $187 | Learn techniques for revising fiction or nonfiction work in this 3-part workshop.
Tuesday
- Blue October | Tues., Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave. | $30+ | Bring proof of vaccination to listen to this American alternative rock band. 🎸
- Survival Skills | Tues., Oct. 19 | 12:30-4 p.m. | Mountain Trail Outdoor School at Kanuga, 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville | $30 | Hands-on outdoor ecology field trip focused on learning survival skills, like how to build a warm shelter.
- Asheville Buncombe Food Policy Council | Tues., Oct. 19 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join this meeting to learn about ongoing projects + how to get involved in local food systems policy advocacy.
Wednesday
- Ivory Road Pop Up Dinner "Fall in Appalachia" | Wed., Oct. 20 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Botanist & Barrel Asheville, 32 Broadway St. | $58+ | Enjoy a delicious 4-course dinner with expertly curated wine and cider pairings. 🥘
- Preservation through Art | Wed., Oct. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Wedge at Foundation, 5 Foundy St. | Free | A Q&A with artists participating in the exhibition that raises funds to help preserve the French Broad River. 🖼
- The Hunter's Full Moon Gala | Wed., Oct. 20 | 5-10 p.m. | Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 90 Gay St. | $50+ | Join this fundraising event for Firefly Gathering for a night filled with music, stories, and mystery.
- Creating Audiobooks | Wed., Oct. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Virtual | $50 | Learn how to create an audiobook with the author and podcaster Landis Wade.
Plan Ahead
- Winter Lights at the NC Arboretum | Fri., Nov. 19-Sat., Jan. 1 | Timed entry from 6-9 p.m. | North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way | Prices vary by date | All the holiday magic is back in its traditional, walk-through format — tickets are on sale now. ❄️ Ⓟ
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 66º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
Development
- The City of Asheville has purchased $1.5 million worth of wooded + undeveloped land from Carolina Day School with the intent of creating 11 acres of public parkland in South Asheville. The purchase was approved in a closed city council session on Sept. 27. 🌳 (Asheville Citizen-Times)
- A new bus shelter is coming to a North Asheville ART stop, thanks to a $5,000 contribution from the Oasis Recovery Center + Asheville Recovery Center. The stop, located at Merrimon Ave. and Deerwood Dr., had a shelter previously but it was damaged by a vehicle. 🚌
Eat
- Under the leadership of new Executive Chef Hassan Aberchah, Early Girl Eatery is expanding and revamping its offerings to include more international influences with its traditional Southern comfort food. By January 2022, Early Girl will open 2 more locations in South Asheville and on Tunnel Rd. 🍳 (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Health
- Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Invision Diagnostics will bring its Mobile 3D Mammography bus to Wicked Weed Brewing’s Funk House on Tues., Oct. 19. You are eligible to make an appointment if you’re 35+ years old and have not had a mammogram in the past year.
Number
- $409 million. The record-breaking value of investments made in NC’s film industry this year, which significantly surpasses the previous record of $377 million in 2012. According to Carolina Public Press, film + television studios could create more than 25,000 job opportunities. 🎬
Try This
- Vernados Circus will return to the Asheville Outlets from Oct. 20-Nov. 7. There will be 24 shows, including a few specialty Halloween editions, in these animal-free, dance-forward performances. Classic circus treats like popcorn and cotton candy will also be available. Get tickets. 🎪
Biz
- Explore Asheville is seeking submissions for its local holiday gift guide. If you have a product that would be a great fit + falls within the categories “Handcrafted Wares, Artisan Food + Beverages, Outdoors & Wellness, or Art + Craft,” submit an application. Early bird deadline is Oct. 22 and final is Nov. 5.
- Talk about a hempire. Franny’s Farmacy is throwing a birthday party to celebrate its third anniversary on Thurs., Oct. 21. From 10 a.m.-7 p.m., stop by its 211 Merrimon Ave. location for CBD infused + inspired food, free samples, raffles, music, and a 15% storewide discount. 🪴
Job
- Aeroflow Healthcare is hiring a Human Resources + Executive Administrative Assistant who will report to the HR Operations Manager and be responsible for a variety of HR/administrative functions. See details and apply. Ⓟ
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Drink
- Nothing says fall like an Apple Old Fashioned. Learn how to make one at home from the expert mixologists at the Lobster Trap — pairs perfectly with a cool fall evening. 🍎 Ⓟ
Now Open
- If you’re looking to up your mattress game, look no further than Enza Home Furnishings + Bedding. They’re extending their grand opening celebration with 40% off mattresses through the end of October. Ⓟ
Does the idea of living in one of these tiny homes make your heart swoon? Wild Abundance, a WNC-based permaculture + homesteading school, may be able to help make your dreams come true.
Through Nov. 4, you can enroll in its new virtual Tiny House Academy, which teaches you the basics of building a tiny home — from what tools you'll need, to saving money for your build, to electrical and plumbing systems. Bonus: You’ll even get to take special tours of the 3 tiny beauties featured in this post. 🛠️
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We hope you had a wonderful weekend folks. Laura went on a backpacking trip with an old friend to check out the stunning fall colors, and Brook + family finally recovered from the latest outbreak of third-grade cooties.
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