Hello Sunday.
June 19 2022 |
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It’s hot out here y’all, and we know we’re not alone in our search for relief from the heat. Luckily, Asheville is home to great outdoor swimming spots, from pools to waterfalls to mountain water slides. Bookmark this list to stay cool as a cucumber all summer long. 🥒 |
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We recommend sipping on Aloft's Mountain Thyme Mule from the rooftop bar. | Photo via @aloftasheville |
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Pools -
Aloft Asheville | Seasonal, daily | 51 Biltmore Ave. | $15 per day | Have a glamorous day at this rooftop hotel pool + purchase drinks from the bar.
Cane Creek Pool | Seasonal, daily | 590 Lower Brush Creek Rd., Fletcher | $3 | Nestled in the valley of rising mountains, this outdoor pool is surrounded by the natural beauty of Cane Creek Park.
Erwin Pool | Seasonal, daily | 58 Lees Creek Rd. | $3 | This spacious outdoor pool has a reputation of being well-maintained and offers special adult swim hours. -
Hominy Valley Pool | Seasonal, daily | 25 Twin Lakes Rd., Candler | $3 | If you’re headed to this outdoor spot (which also has baseball fields + a basketball court nearby), we recommend stopping by Sand Hill Kitchen for an award-winning fried chicken sandwich.
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Paradise Falls | Photo by AVLtoday |
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Swimming holes + lakes Hooker Falls | 210 Staton Rd., Hendersonville | Free | The only waterfall area in Dupont State Forest that is safe for swimming — it also has spots to watch the fun or have a picnic.
Looking Glass Falls | Brevard | Free | You can see this
60-ft waterfall from the road, but pull over and take the stairs down to the base to be treated to the full view. Swimming is safest when water levels are low.
Paradise Falls | 14091 Canada Rd., Tuckasegee | Free | Two swimming pools on the picturesque Wolf Creek.
Caution: The hike to the falls is steep and very challenging, and you should never attempt to climb the falls and jump off.
Silver Run Falls | Cashiers | Free | Chill out on the beach by this 25-ft fall that cascades into a calm swimming pool.
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Today - Dean Lewis | Mon., June 20 | 7 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $27+ | Australian-born alternative singer-songwriter that has racked up over 1.1 million followers on TikTok.
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Paint and Sip | Mon., June 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Archetype North, 174 Broadway St. | $38 | Come paint a bouquet of sunflowers while sipping craft beer.
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Swannanoa Valley History Cafe Series | Mon., June 20 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Virtual | $5 | Researcher Kelly Dunbar will present a historical analysis of Black midwifery in Buncombe County from 1865 to 1930.
Tuesday - Punch Bucket Lit | Tues., June 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Cellarest Beer Project, 395 Haywood Rd. | Free | Local author Catherine J. Campbell and poet Brandon Amico will share their writing at this West Asheville reading series.
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DJ Lil Meow Meow’s Listening Room | Tues., June 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Bottle Riot, 37 Paynes Way | Free | Enjoy a DJ set along with wine or beer, small plates, and local art.
Wednesday -
Ty Segall & Freedom Band | Wed., June 22 | 7 p.m. | The Orange Peel | $25 | A rock ‘n’ roll show from the American multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and record producer.
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Mikasa Nikkei Pop-Up | Wed., June 22 | 6-9 p.m. | 16 Court View Ln. | $140 | Enjoy a 9-course Japanese + Peruvian fusion dinner with beautiful mountain views.
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Money Visioning & Goal Setting | Wed., June 22 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Interactive online class focusing on money goals. 💰
Thursday -
Chow Chow: Opening Party | Thurs., June 23 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Atelier Mason, 121 Sweeten Creek Rd. | $100 | Come with an appetite for excitement and celebrate the kick-off of Chow Chow’s 2022 festival.
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Madrigals in Montford Summer Concert | Thurs., June 23 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 90 Gay St. | $10+ | Enjoy live entertainment from the Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus — with the option to sign up for a box dinner.
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Weather - 84º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain
Opening -
Eldr, a new all-day Americana eatery in Grovewood Village will have its grand opening on Sat., June 25. The concept is a partnership between Carson Lucci and Eric Burleson (formerly of Over Easy Café) and Heather and Jim Cassidy (of All Day Darling and Pulp + Sprout). Book a reservation. 🍳
Civic -
The City of Asheville has vacancies for its Audit Committee, Buncombe County Tourism Development Commission, Historic Resources Commission, Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee, Human Relations Commission, and Noise Advisory Board. Applications are open through Tues., July 5 at 5 p.m.
Biz -
The Asheville area has returned to pre-pandemic levels of employment, according to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board reports that job openings still far exceed the number of job seekers in the area. Dive into the data. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
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Asheville Independent Restaurants has selected Laura Sheets McCall as its
new Executive Director. Laura’s background includes chairing the National Mental Health Care Coalition and serving as a founding VP of the nonprofit Suited for Change.
Community -
Curious about the ripple effects of parking costs in downtown Asheville? In response to some of the free parking spots that have recently vanished, Mountain Xpress explores the way locals (and especially service industry workers) have been impacted in this recent feature. 🚘
Arts - Registration is open for an artist’s workshop that focuses on the “Michael Chekhov Method.” The series will be guided by
director, poet + painter Noreen Sullivan and will run from July 9-September 24, taking place on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn more.
Eat -
Good news for Fairview folks who crave more farm-fresh foods. Mother Earth Food, known by locals as a “farmers market on wheels,” has expanded its delivery services to Turgua Brewery in Fairview. Goods such as organic vegetables, meats, dairy, baked goods, and prepared meals will be available for pickup on Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. 🥕
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Firefly season has descended into the valley and we’re pleased to see our glowing, twilight-loving friends emerge all over town. If you’ve ever tried to photograph fireflies — you may know that the process is quite tricky.
Asheville photographer James O. Reynolds, creator of this stunning image above, recommends setting up your camera on a tripod, taking ~150 four-second exposures in a row, and then stitching them together into one composite image.
Nerd out on fireflies even more with Editor Brook’s article, which digs into the essence of these ephemeral bugs.
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Editor's pick: I had the chance to sample a few menu items from Eldr over the weekend — and I was so impressed by the range of options spread across its daytime + evening menus. A few of the dishes I'm still dreaming about: marinated olives (sprinkled with nasturtium pollen), crisp duck thigh seasonal breakfast hash, and the strawberry-rhubarb Dutch Baby.
And my favorite cocktail? The cosmogroni — made with citron, blanco vermouth, aperol, cointreau + cranberry bitters.
Missed yesterday's newsletter? Cool off with these summer recipes from Asheville chefs — none of which require an oven. |
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