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Asheville Local: Holiday Crafts, Glassblowing, Wellness Events, Lights, and Safety Reminders
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Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Sunday, December seventh.
If you are easing into the day, downtown is buzzing with one of Asheville’s favorite holiday traditions, The Big Crafty, wrapping up its weekend run at the ExploreAsheville Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Today is the free day, doors open at noon and run through six, and it is wall‑to‑wall local makers, backyard artists, and juried pros, a real snapshot of Asheville’s creative heart.
Speaking of making things by hand, over in the River Arts District you can literally get your hands on molten glass at the Hot Shop’s 30 Minute Make Your Own sessions, running from late morning into the afternoon. It is a quick way to create a one‑of‑a‑kind ornament or small piece of glass art, and a fun option if you have out‑of‑town guests to entertain.
If your Sunday vibe leans wellness, December is packed with sound baths, restorative yoga, and cacao circles around town, part of a broader push to make Asheville a true mind‑body destination. Many of these sessions are happening in smaller studios and retreat spaces today, so it is worth checking your favorite spot’s schedule if you are looking to de‑stress before the workweek.
As the sun goes down, you have two big choices for lights and music. South of town at Lake Julian, the Festival of Lights drive‑through runs this evening, letting you stay cozy in the car while you take in the displays circling the lake. Back in West Asheville, One World Brewing West hosts One Love Sundays, live reggae from seven to ten, a weekly series that has become a neighborhood staple and an easy way to close out the weekend with a beer and a groove.
On the economic front, East Fork Pottery’s newly announced 2.5 million dollar expansion in Asheville will double its output and add dozens of good‑paying jobs while supporting more than a hundred existing positions. That kind of growth in a homegrown creative manufacturer reinforces the region’s reputation as a hub where art, craft, and advanced manufacturing overlap in very real ways for workers and their families.
With December’s chill settling in, local fire officials are also reminding everyone to heat their homes safely: give space heaters three feet of clearance, plug them directly into the wall, keep fireplaces screened, and never use ovens or outdoor gas heaters to warm your house.
This has been Asheville Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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If you are easing into the day, downtown is buzzing with one of Asheville’s favorite holiday traditions, The Big Crafty, wrapping up its weekend run at the ExploreAsheville Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Today is the free day, doors open at noon and run through six, and it is wall‑to‑wall local makers, backyard artists, and juried pros, a real snapshot of Asheville’s creative heart.
Speaking of making things by hand, over in the River Arts District you can literally get your hands on molten glass at the Hot Shop’s 30 Minute Make Your Own sessions, running from late morning into the afternoon. It is a quick way to create a one‑of‑a‑kind ornament or small piece of glass art, and a fun option if you have out‑of‑town guests to entertain.
If your Sunday vibe leans wellness, December is packed with sound baths, restorative yoga, and cacao circles around town, part of a broader push to make Asheville a true mind‑body destination. Many of these sessions are happening in smaller studios and retreat spaces today, so it is worth checking your favorite spot’s schedule if you are looking to de‑stress before the workweek.
As the sun goes down, you have two big choices for lights and music. South of town at Lake Julian, the Festival of Lights drive‑through runs this evening, letting you stay cozy in the car while you take in the displays circling the lake. Back in West Asheville, One World Brewing West hosts One Love Sundays, live reggae from seven to ten, a weekly series that has become a neighborhood staple and an easy way to close out the weekend with a beer and a groove.
On the economic front, East Fork Pottery’s newly announced 2.5 million dollar expansion in Asheville will double its output and add dozens of good‑paying jobs while supporting more than a hundred existing positions. That kind of growth in a homegrown creative manufacturer reinforces the region’s reputation as a hub where art, craft, and advanced manufacturing overlap in very real ways for workers and their families.
With December’s chill settling in, local fire officials are also reminding everyone to heat their homes safely: give space heaters three feet of clearance, plug them directly into the wall, keep fireplaces screened, and never use ovens or outdoor gas heaters to warm your house.
This has been Asheville Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI