Audra Goforth

Feb 12, 2024 | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers |Audra Goforth

February is the season of love, but we’re adding kindness to the mix. This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week, and Saturday, Feb. 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day — so to help you fill your week with something sweet, here are seven acts that can brighten up the community. It’s no secret that we love our local businesses in Asheville. Next time you stop by your go-to spots, tip generously or write a positive review.

Feb 6, 2024 | avltoday.6amcity.com | Audra Goforth

The Lunar New Year is coming up this Saturday, Feb. 10, marking the beginning of the Year of the Dragon and a time for feasting, celebrating, and preparing for the year ahead. Here are a few local ways to ring in the new year. | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 12 p.m. | Pop Bubble Tea, 640 Merrimon Ave., Ste. 103, Asheville | Pop will decorate the shop for the New Year and serve up two special drinks + a blessing through Saturday, Feb. 24. | Saturday, Feb.

Feb 5, 2024 | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers |Audra Goforth

The 2024 primary election in Buncombe County is fast approaching, and on Tuesday, March 5, it will be time again to go to the polls. The President, NC Governor, Buncombe County Board of Commissions, Asheville City Council, and more will be on the ballot — so here are a few things to know before you vote. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss a deadline. Voter registration deadline | Friday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m.Early voting | Thursday, Feb.

Feb 5, 2024 | avltoday.6amcity.com | Grace Powers |Audra Goforth |Emily Shea-Owen

The artist and co-founder of Horse + Hero and The Big Crafty, Justin Rabuck, and the filmmaker and owner of West Ashe Creative, Colby Sexton, are taking you inside the artistic spaces you don’t typically get to see through their new film project, SoundsPretty. The ~6-minute films provide an intimate look at local artists’ processes with a sensory and meditative journey through their home studios and creative spaces.

Aug 8, 2021 | wtsp.com | Audra Goforth