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Monday, December 8, 202512/08/2025

America Red Cross – 12/7/2025

Charlie Frisch; American Red Cross The American Red Cross Western North Carolina Chapter serves a population of more than 775…

Tuesday, November 18, 202511/18/2025

CooperRiis – 11/16/2025

Eric A. Levine, Ed.D President & CEO  Jessica Mills Marketing & Outreach Director CooperRiis (pronounced Cooper-Reese) is a non-profit residential healing…

Monday, November 10, 202511/10/2025

Pisgah Legal Services – 11/09/2025

Julia Horrocks, Pisgah Legal Managing Attorney Pisgah Legal Services seeks to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to…

Wednesday, November 5, 202511/05/2025

Different Strokes PAC – 11/02/2025

Stephanie Hickling Beckman; Managing Artistic Director Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective Inc. is a 501(c) 3 certified non-profit organization, committed…

Wednesday, November 5, 202511/05/2025

Trauma Intervention Program of WNC -TIP – 10/26/2025

Christi Hayes The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Western North Carolina is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that those…

Thursday, October 23, 202510/23/2025

Surrogate again at 42? Might as well!

Monday, October 20, 202510/20/2025

Hilloween – 10/19/2025

  This year’s concert is a fundraiser for the Mitchell County Development Foundation, an organization that is working tirelessly to…

Friday, October 10, 202510/10/2025

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer WNC – 10/12/2025

Holly Plouff The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser is a celebration of courage and hope, a…

Monday, October 6, 202510/06/2025

Trauma Intervention Program of WNC -TIP – 10/05/2025

Christi Hayes The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Western North Carolina is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that those…

Wednesday, September 24, 202509/24/2025

Rock for Relief – 9/28/2025

Garret Woodward Rock For Relief WNC is an organization of WNC locals ALL donating our time and efforts to raise…

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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 26-28

Looking for plans after the holidays? Check out our list of events this weekend, from a holiday tiki pop-up to family-friendly fun.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

‘Song Sung Blue’ is a messy melodrama, but sung sweet – 828reviewsNOW

There is something irresistible about Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline," especially as performed by Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. "Song Sung Blue" understands this very well. Read our full review of the musical melodrama below.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Tired of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’? Try these alternative Christmas movies

Are you feeling reluctant to take "Elf" off the shelf? Is your "Home Alone" tradition in need of renovation? Is your 34th viewing of "Miracle on 34th Street" just one time too many? Like Rudolph with his nose so bright, 828reviewsNOW is here to help.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

WNC bluegrass band to celebrate 500th performance this weekend

Local bluegrass outfit The JackTown Ramblers are heading to Jack of the Wood for their 500th performance this weekend. The bluegrass band will take to the stage from 8:30-11:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27 at the downtown pub.

5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Top 5 international movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

2025 was a fantastic year for global cinema. From searing docudramas to surreal celebrations of the film medium itself, we visit Brazil, China, Iran, Norway and Palestine to bring you the best international movies of 2025. Read our list.