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ART | 12-5 | 5-8PMFirst Friday Art WalkDowntown AshevilleThe final Friday Art Walk of 2014. Explore 25 downtown galleries, studios and museums — all located within a half mile radius. Gal-leries, museums, and jewelry studios present a fun-filled evening full of exceptional art and activities. www.ashevilledowntowngal-leries.org

LIT | 12-6 | 10AM-6PMAsheville BookFestHaywood Park Hotel Atrium Bookfest celebrates the work of writers and publishers who call this region their home. Asheville Bookfest has been a collaborative process between regional authors and local publishers since its inception. Opportunities are created for authors and publishers to showcase their work and for the public to meet and discover new books and talent. www.ashevillebookfest.com

DANCE | 12-5, 12-6ACD Theatre presents The Nutcracker & the Mouse King Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack SquareBased on ETA Hoffman’s original story, this version

of the ballet is quirky, dramatic and above all, fun. A wonderful family event showcasing ACDT danc-ers and New Studio of Dance students of all ages. Wildly imaginative with holiday sets & costumes,

contemporary music as well as classical, all wrapped up in one choreographic

storytelling spectacle. www.dwthe-atre.com

MUSIC | 12-12 | 9PMInvisible III With SteelismThe Altamont, 18 Church StreetThe Invisible III is a power trio that defies traditional

formula and instrumentation. Their performances are marked

by their original compositions and uniquely arranged covers by the likes of

DJ Shadow, Bill Frisell, and The Black Keys. www.thealtamont.com/

CRAFT | Thru 1-10 Gee’s Bend: From Quilts to PrintsCenter For Craft, Creativity & Design, 67 BroadwayThe quilts of Gee’s Bend have been the subject of national critical acclaim and popularity, not least demonstrated by their appearance on a set of American Treasures postage stamps. Made by multiple generations of women from the isolated,

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L-R: Asheville BookFest, RL Grime, Gee’s Bend Quits, A Charlie Brown Christmas

rural community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, these quilts have been compared to the likes of high modernist paintings as well as improvisational jazz. With their innovative compositions of bold patterns, colors and textures, these masterful quilts continue to occupy the imagination of the American public. www.craftcreativitydesign.org

HOLIDAYS | 12-13 | 9AM- 4:30PMThomas Wolfe’s Gimcrack DayThomas Wolfe Memorial Site, 52 North Market St.Celebrate the holiday with Thomas Wolfe’s Gim-crack Day. Free admission to guided tours of Old Kentucky Home is planned for children throughout the day. Make holiday ornaments in our visitor center, see Thomas Wolfe’s boyhood home, and learn about Victorian holiday traditions. A gimcrack, is a cheap and showy ornament. www.wolfememorial.com/

MUSIC | 12-17 | 8PMRL GrimeThe Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave.A night of heavy electronic bass as RL Grime drops a signature set of hip hop, trap and bass music. The L.A.-based producer is touring in support of his debut album “Void”. One of RL Grime’s most suc-cessful and famous singles was his remix of Kanye West’s ‘Mercy’ with over three million plays on SoundCloud. 18+ www.theorangepeel.net

ART | Thru 3-8What You See Is What You See: American Abstraction After 1950Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack SquareA colorful exhibit which documents the move away from the grand gestural abstractions of the first generation of Abstract Expressionist painters. Many

artists explored a wide range of approaches, relying less on gesture and form and more on surrounding and enriching us with the expressive qualities of color. www.ashevilleart.org THEATER | 12-5 thru 12-21A Charlie Brown ChristmasAsheville Community Theater, 35 E. Walnut StreetA WNC Premiere! A Charlie Brown Christmas is based on the beloved annual television special with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Sally, Linus, Lucy and the entire Peanuts gang. The musical includes the classic songs “Christmas Time is Here,” “Skating,” “Linus and Lucy” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” – with arrangements by Vince Guaraldi. A perfect treat for the entire family! www.ashevilletheatre.org

MUSIC | 12-21 | 2PM and 7PMA Swannanoa SolsticeDiana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack SquareExperience the sounds of the season at this 12th annual fête that honors the winter solstice with seasonal Appalachian, Celtic, and Scots-Irish music. Step dancers perform to the beat of percussion instruments, while vibrant melodies of the mandolin, guitar, piano, and harp carry throughout the show. www.dwtheatre.com

ART | Thru 12.27Dan Rice at Black Mountain College: Painter Among the PoetsBlack Mountain College Museum, 56 BroadwayThis exhibition showcases the work of the lyrical abstract expressionist painter Dan Rice, a key figure in the ‘40s and ‘50s at Black Mountain College and in New York. Rice’s work, is long overdue for re-evaluation and renewed recognition. Curated by Brian E. Butler. www.blackmountaincollege.org

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Savoring coffee at Counter Culture Coffee’s Asheville Training Center

The healing sounds of the drum at Skinnny Beats Sound Healing Concert.

The training center offers a range of coffee-related events and courses, with regular tastings, courses on the preparation of coffee at home, general coffee knowledge and professional barista techniques.

The Center’s hands-on training ranges from engaging and informative weekly public tastings to a comprehensive curriculum and certifications for coffee professionals. If you’d like to sharpen up your barista skills or expand your knowledge of coffee, this is your kind of java joint.

Information77 Broadway Street828-216-5169counterculturecoffee.com

Coffee Central: Learn, Taste and Explore the Bean

The Beat Goes On

Vintage Rules!

Rules!Downtown Asheville is a meccaof recycled fashion, here’s whereto find some fab vintage threads.

Today’s cup of Joe has come a long ways since the days of burnt coffee sitting on a burner for hours. We love our coffee, and its quality has never been higher or the selection of beans more varied. Here in Asheville, we’re blessed with an abundance of quality coffee shops and vendors of fresh roasted beans from around the world. And for those home brewers and baristas that are really serious about their java, there’s the Counter Culture Coffee Training Center. Located in a spacious brick building downtown, with clean and modern design, it’s a place where the coffee bean is honored and knowedge of it disseminated. Kids Eat Free!

Oh Kids, those cute little monsters with insatiable appetites for attention, toys and food. For those with a child who’s favorite expression is “I’m hungry!”, there’s a solution to those hunger pangs that won’t bust your budget. Here’s where:Chai Pani, 22 Battery Park AvenueWednesday: Two kids eat free (one item from kids menu each) with each adult entree purchase.STORM Rhum Bar & Bistro, 125 S. Lexington AvenueTuesday-Thursday 5-6PM: Kids eat free with adult meal purchase.

With warm summer nights and Pritchard Park drum circles lingering, the rhythm of the drum is calling. Answer its call with these drumming classes and dancing.

Start your week with a free West African drum class with Adama Dembele of Zansa! Every Monday at YMI Cultural Center (39 South Market Street), beginning at 6PM and followed by dancing at 7PM. For more information, call Adama Dembele at (828) 407-6325.

Downtown drumming center, Skinny Beats (4 Eagle Street) hosts a free weekly Sound Healing Concert,

Catch a Flick (and a Buzz)

There’s nothing quite so comforting as kicking back to watch a movie with a finely-crafted beer in hand. Downtown’s Fine Arts Theater Asheville’s locally-owned, independent cinema is just the ticket for contemporary flicks and delicious brews. At the Fine Arts Theater one can view fine art films and drink a beer or two in a historic Art Deco setting. Centrally located on Biltmore Avenue, it’s an easy walk from most parking lots or hotels. Current screenings include “The Imitation Game”, “Wild” and “Foxcatcher”.

36 Biltmore Ave., (828) 232-1536

Hip Replacements, 72 N. Lexington A classy little shop for guys and gals specializing in independent designers curated with nostalgia of yesteryear. They also carry a smattering of local artisans, and hand-picked vintage.

Ragtime Vintage, 20 E. Walnut St.There’s a distincly classic and old-timey feel to Ragtime, tucked away on E. Walnut like a speakeasy. Ragtime Vintage features stylish and wearable vintage fashion for classy men and women. They also carry home furnishings. A carefully selected stock changes with the seasons, and new items are added weekly.

Honeypot, 86 N. Lexington Ave.Funky is the word at Honeypot, packed with treasures both classic and eccentric.Unique vintage finds and locally made clothing and accessories. Honeypot hosts dozens of independent designers specializing upcycled, sustainable, and one-of-a-kind pieces.

Sundays at 12 pm. They also offer a one-Hour Beginners Drum Class ($12), Sundays at 2PM and Wednesdays at 6PM. For info. call(828) 768-2826

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria, 42 Biltmore AvenueMonday night: Kids 10 and under eat free with adult meal purchaseMela Indian Restaurant,

70 North Lexington AveMonday: One free kids

meal per adult entree purchase. 5:30-9:30.

Mamacita’s, 77 Biltmore Avenue

Sunday: Kids eat free with adult meal purchase

Tuesday: Kids eat for $1 with the purchase of an adult

meal and drink.Ben’s Tune Up, 195 Hilliard Ave.Monday: Kids eat free with adult meal purchase

Get in the Holiday Spirit

It’s that time of the year, when Holiday cheer fills the air. So, swap that Grinch hat for a Santa Suit and get in the spirit (or at least try). Here are some downtown Holiday events that’ll help get you there.

Winter Wonderland at the Grove Arcade, thru January 4The Historic Grove Arcade on Battery Hill has decked its halls with holiday lights, snowy Christmas trees and garland-draped wrought iron stairways. Sunday afternoons from 1-5pm a special visitor stops by to take pictures with the kids.

“A Christmas Carol” Dec. 6-23, Montford Park Players present the holiday classic. Tickets $5-$10. www.montfordparkplayers.org.

Sing Together — “Winter Songs” Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. Beth and Jim Magill lead seasonal songs for the entire family. www.dwtheatre.com.

“The Gift of the Magi and Other Heartwarming Tales” Dec. 6, 10 a.m. Bright Star Touring Theatre returns. These short stories celebrate the spirit of the season. www.ashevilletheatre.org.

Vintage

Savoring coffee at Counter Culture Coffee’s Asheville Training Center

The healing sounds of the drum at Skinnny Beats Sound Healing Concert.

The training center offers a range of coffee-related events and courses, with regular tastings, courses on the preparation of coffee at home, general coffee knowledge and professional barista techniques.

The Center’s hands-on training ranges from engaging and informative weekly public tastings to a comprehensive curriculum and certifications for coffee professionals. If you’d like to sharpen up your barista skills or expand your knowledge of coffee, this is your kind of java joint.

Information77 Broadway Street828-216-5169counterculturecoffee.com

Coffee Central: Learn, Taste and Explore the Bean

The Beat Goes On

Vintage Rules!

Rules!Downtown Asheville is a meccaof recycled fashion, here’s whereto find some fab vintage threads.

Today’s cup of Joe has come a long ways since the days of burnt coffee sitting on a burner for hours. We love our coffee, and its quality has never been higher or the selection of beans more varied. Here in Asheville, we’re blessed with an abundance of quality coffee shops and vendors of fresh roasted beans from around the world. And for those home brewers and baristas that are really serious about their java, there’s the Counter Culture Coffee Training Center. Located in a spacious brick building downtown, with clean and modern design, it’s a place where the coffee bean is honored and knowedge of it disseminated. Kids Eat Free!

Oh Kids, those cute little monsters with insatiable appetites for attention, toys and food. For those with a child who’s favorite expression is “I’m hungry!”, there’s a solution to those hunger pangs that won’t bust your budget. Here’s where:Chai Pani, 22 Battery Park AvenueWednesday: Two kids eat free (one item from kids menu each) with each adult entree purchase.STORM Rhum Bar & Bistro, 125 S. Lexington AvenueTuesday-Thursday 5-6PM: Kids eat free with adult meal purchase.

With warm summer nights and Pritchard Park drum circles lingering, the rhythm of the drum is calling. Answer its call with these drumming classes and dancing.

Start your week with a free West African drum class with Adama Dembele of Zansa! Every Monday at YMI Cultural Center (39 South Market Street), beginning at 6PM and followed by dancing at 7PM. For more information, call Adama Dembele at (828) 407-6325.

Downtown drumming center, Skinny Beats (4 Eagle Street) hosts a free weekly Sound Healing Concert,

Catch a Flick (and a Buzz)

There’s nothing quite so comforting as kicking back to watch a movie with a finely-crafted beer in hand. Downtown’s Fine Arts Theater Asheville’s locally-owned, independent cinema is just the ticket for contemporary flicks and delicious brews. At the Fine Arts Theater one can view fine art films and drink a beer or two in a historic Art Deco setting. Centrally located on Biltmore Avenue, it’s an easy walk from most parking lots or hotels. Current screenings include “The Imitation Game”, “Wild” and “Foxcatcher”.

36 Biltmore Ave., (828) 232-1536

Hip Replacements, 72 N. Lexington A classy little shop for guys and gals specializing in independent designers curated with nostalgia of yesteryear. They also carry a smattering of local artisans, and hand-picked vintage.

Ragtime Vintage, 20 E. Walnut St.There’s a distincly classic and old-timey feel to Ragtime, tucked away on E. Walnut like a speakeasy. Ragtime Vintage features stylish and wearable vintage fashion for classy men and women. They also carry home furnishings. A carefully selected stock changes with the seasons, and new items are added weekly.

Honeypot, 86 N. Lexington Ave.Funky is the word at Honeypot, packed with treasures both classic and eccentric.Unique vintage finds and locally made clothing and accessories. Honeypot hosts dozens of independent designers specializing upcycled, sustainable, and one-of-a-kind pieces.

Sundays at 12 pm. They also offer a one-Hour Beginners Drum Class ($12), Sundays at 2PM and Wednesdays at 6PM. For info. call(828) 768-2826

Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria, 42 Biltmore AvenueMonday night: Kids 10 and under eat free with adult meal purchaseMela Indian Restaurant,

70 North Lexington AveMonday: One free kids

meal per adult entree purchase. 5:30-9:30.

Mamacita’s, 77 Biltmore Avenue

Sunday: Kids eat free with adult meal purchase

Tuesday: Kids eat for $1 with the purchase of an adult

meal and drink.Ben’s Tune Up, 195 Hilliard Ave.Monday: Kids eat free with adult meal purchase

Get in the Holiday Spirit

It’s that time of the year, when Holiday cheer fills the air. So, swap that Grinch hat for a Santa Suit and get in the spirit (or at least try). Here are some downtown Holiday events that’ll help get you there.

Winter Wonderland at the Grove Arcade, thru January 4The Historic Grove Arcade on Battery Hill has decked its halls with holiday lights, snowy Christmas trees and garland-draped wrought iron stairways. Sunday afternoons from 1-5pm a special visitor stops by to take pictures with the kids.

“A Christmas Carol” Dec. 6-23, Montford Park Players present the holiday classic. Tickets $5-$10. www.montfordparkplayers.org.

Sing Together — “Winter Songs” Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. Beth and Jim Magill lead seasonal songs for the entire family. www.dwtheatre.com.

“The Gift of the Magi and Other Heartwarming Tales” Dec. 6, 10 a.m. Bright Star Touring Theatre returns. These short stories celebrate the spirit of the season. www.ashevilletheatre.org.

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FOOD

Chai Pani, 22 Battery Park Ave. Innovative, fun, affordable & delicious Indian cui-sine. Serving chaat — brightly flavored Indian street snacks; and thalis — traditional family meals.

Over Easy Cafe, 32 Broadway Street Breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes made fresh to order. Supporting local farmers, organic ingredi-ents whenever possible. Taste the difference.

City Bakery Cafe, 60 Biltmore Ave. Artisan breads, pastries, coffee. Specializing in traditional French breads, breads are formed by hand and use as little yeast as possible.

Mamacita’s Burritos, 77 Biltmore Ave. Fresh, made from scratch Mexican cuisine from fish ta-cos, huge burritos, and pulled pork that converts vegetarians daily. Beer too.

Laurey’s, 67 Biltmore Ave. Gourmet comfort food served in an airy and open room. Delicious, made-right-here food from locally- sourced products.

Heiwa Shokudo, 87 N Lexington Ave. Heiwa Shokudo translated from Japanese means “Peaceful Dining”. A Japanese restaurant focused on providing quality, taste, good health.

The Noodle Shop, 3 SW Pack Square Authentic family-style Chinese food with an em-phasis on noodles. Spicy Szechuan noodles, rice noodles, vegetable and meat soups and more.

Bouchon, 62 N. Lexington Ave.

Traditional French comfort food including Croque Monsieur, Quiche du Jour and Boeuf Bourgui-gnon. Extensive wine list.

Cucina 24, 24 Wall Street Traditional Italian cuisine using local ingredi-ents, with a Southern twist. Also featuring an ever-changing late night menu that is more experimental.

Storm Bistro, 125 S. Lexington Ave. An exceptional new-world approach to

classic food and drink. Combining Low Country cuisine, a full bar and

late night menu in an inviting setting.

Rosetta’s, 116 N. Lexington Ave. A whole-foods kitchen & cafe serving lunch, dinner, late night, and Sunday brunches. Vegetarian and

vegan foods.

Zambra, 85 Walnut Street A tapas restaurant with a modern,

local vision of the tastes and flavors of the western Mediterranean: Spain, Portugal,

Gypsy, and North Africa.

Limones, 13 Eagle Street An inspirational mix of Mexican and Californian cuisine along with inventive bar selections. Serving dinner and weekend brunch.

Laughing Seed Cafe, 40 Wall Street Organic, Seasonal, farm to table vegetarian cuisine with an international Flair. Serving beer, wine and sake. Outdoor seating on Wall Street.

Chorizo, Grove Arcade, Suite 139 Latin fare and specialty drinks from Spain to

Argentina using the freshest of ingredients. Delicious sangria, mojitos, paella and churrasco.

COFFEE, TEA & DESSERT

Izzy’s, 74 North Lexington Ave. A Lexington Avenue meeting ground for all types. Counter Culture Coffee and local treats, stay for the free wi-fi and monthly artist exhibits.

High Five Coffee Bar, 190 Broadway St. Brewing coffee is a craft. Barista’s are Counter Cul-ture Coffee-trained and High Five-certified to craft only the finest beverages. Local beers on tap too.

Double D’s, 41 Biltmore Ave. Set in a vintage double decker bus. With coffees from all over the world and local desserts made with love it’s one of Asheville’s most beloved staples.

Eagle Street Coffee Emporium, 39 Market Street Comfy and inviting coffee shop with an old school bohemian vibe in the historic YMI Building. Great coffee, tasty treats, books, art and warm hospitality.

Dobra Tea, 78 N. Lexington Avenue Teas sourced directly from their regions of origin. Tea menu is arranged by country, and each tea tells its own story based on travels and experience.

French Broad Chocolate Lounge, 10 S. Pack SquareHand-crafted artisanal chocolates and pastries fea-turing superb local and organic ingredients. Lounge and savor the delicious richness of chocolate.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & DANCING

The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave.A bastion of live music, one of the larger downtown venues featuring rock, folk hiphop and electronic acts. Features state-of-the-art sound and lighting, this smoke-free facility has a beautiful interior to

enjoy your favorite act.

American Music Hall, 31 Patton Ave.A gathering place for fans roots, jam-rock, reggae and DJs with an underground vibe.

New Mountain, 38 N. French Broad Ave.Off-the-beaten-path live venue in a cavernous space. Hosts local acts, jazz & funk, underground sounds and many benefits.

Tiger Mountain, 103 BroadwayDowntown’s hip 20s and 30s hangout with regular DJ nights, the requisite PBRs, funky art and circular booths with a large open dance floor.

Nightbell, 32 S Lexington Ave. Sophisticated lounge tucked away from the crowds, featuring custom cocktails, wine, craft beers and small plates by Chef Katie Button of Curaté. Late night DJ dancing with a distincly European vibe.

BEER, WINE & SPIRITS

Sante Wine Bar, Grove Arcade European style wine bar featuring wines by the glass and bottle with flights and light fare including cheese boards, dips, salads and sweets.

The L.A.B., 39 N Lexington Ave. Serving a wide variety of in-house brews from farmhouse ale to nitro porter, along with American pub food. Live music in its back room stage.

Asheville Brewing Co., 77 Coxe Ave. Brews like Shiva and Rocket Girl. A full menu of great pub food and pizzas, a full bar along with fresh brews on tap straight from the tanks.

Cork & Keg Bar, 86 Patton Ave.12 NC Beers on tap, and wine by the bottle or glass, as well as cheese plates and lite fare. Live bluegrass, country and latin music, along with a streetside patio.

5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St. An eclectic selection of quality wines many in the $5-to-$15-a-glass range, favorite local beers on tap and local bites. Live music with local blues, rock and funk.

Wicked Weed, 91 Biltmore Ave. Crafting big-flavor, hop-forward beers that push our creative boundaries. We believe in the wild-ness of beer, its’ nonconformist attitude, its’ ability to resist being tamed.

The Imperial Life, 48 College Street An extensive list of small batch spirits, local beers, a seasonally changing selection of craft cocktails—classic and modern—and a well honed wine list.

MG Road, 19 Wall Street A cosmopolitan bar and lounge serving specialty, made by hand cocktails. A great place to lounge with friends. Low key, sophisticated and seductive.

Green Man Brewery, 23 Buxton Ave. The tasting room of Green Man, one of Asheville’s best-kept secret hang outs. The brewery and tasting room are casual and have a great outdoor patio.

Burial Beer Co., 40 Collier Avenue Taproom of Burial Beer set in an industiral space. Serving Belgian farmhouse ales, german lagers and good ole American gold.

Ben’s Tuneup, 195 Hilliard Avenue If it sounds like a car garage that’s because it was one. Now it’s a funky, Asian inspired restaurant and lush urban beer garden.

ART GALLERIES

American American Folk Art & Framing64 Biltmore Ave.Contemporary Southern folk art, pottery and

custom picture frames.

ArtEtude Gallery, 89 Patton Ave.Showcasing compelling, cutting edge contempo-rary sculpture, painting and photography from nationally and internationally recognized artists,

Ariel Gallery, 19 Biltmore Ave.A showcase for original works of handmade jewelry, sculpture, glass, fiber, clay, mixed media, and woodwork. Artist-owned and run.

Asheville Art Museum, 2 Pack SquareOne of the region’s preminent museums. Innova-tive programming utilizing an outstanding collec-tion of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College St. ACelebrating 26 years of fine art in Asheville. A variety of styles and mediums by 28 artists.

Bender Gallery, 12 S Lexington Ave.Contemporary glass sculpture, bronze sculpture, two dimensional artists and painters.

Black Mountain College Museum, 56 BroadwayExploring the history and legacy of Black Mountain College. Changing exhibitions, a video archive, research materials, materials for purchase.

Blue Spiral 1, 38 Biltmore Ave.Work by exceptional Southern artists and object makers in a light-filled, 15,000 square-foot gallery. Considerable diversity, affording accessibility to various tastes and aesthetics.

Castell Photography, 2-C Wilson AlleyCommitted to bringing work which is representa-tive of contemporary photography to Western North Carolina and beyond.

The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design67 Broadway StreetAdvancing the understanding of craft by encourag-ing and supporting research, critical dialogue, and

professional development in the United States.

The Haen Gallery, 52 Biltmore Ave.Showcasing artists which share a keen appreciation for the natural world. There is a sense of place in the artwork that is appropriate to Asheville.

Jewels That Dance, 63 Haywood Street Alley.A fine jewelry store that has grown from a small design studio for goldsmith Paula Dawkins, to a thriv-ing fine jewelry store.

Mountain Made, 1 Page Ave., Suite 123 The work of over a 150 WNC artisans, in both con-temporary and traditional mountain handcrafts.

Susan Marie Design, 4 Biltmore Ave.Utilzing gemstones, diamonds and pearls to create jewelry of contemporary elegance.

Van Dyke Jewelry & Fine Craft, 29 Biltmore Ave. Hand crafted jewelry, fine crafted custom jewelry, Asheville crafted jewelry, arts and crafts.

Woolworth Walk, 25 Haywood St.Located in a historic former Woolworths, and repre-senting local artists exclusively, it is without a doubt “Worth the Walk”.

ZaPow!, 21 Battery Park Ave.The Southeast’s only art gallery focusing on illustra-tion and pop culture art

Zest Gallery, 16 Patton Ave.Michael Overstrom and Wren Hendrickson are ZEST, a name that evokes the passion exquisite jewelry can inspire.

APPAREL & SHOPS

frock, 4 Battery Park Ave. A fresh and friendly mother/daughter-run boutique offering casual luxe comfort and style.

Ragtime Vintage, 20 E. Walnut St Ragtime Vintage Clothing specializes in stylish and wearable vintage fashion for men, women, and children. New items are added weekly.

Hip Replacements, 72 N Lexington Ave. Hand picked vintage, independent designers and local artists curated with nostalgia of yesteryear.

Minx, 64 N. Lexington Ave. Fashion that tells a story. Timeless, romantic, mod-ern, playful. Ten years of clothing, adorning, provid-ing for and empowering the women of Asheville..

Old North, 82 N. Lexington Ave. Superior goods for the rugged man. Men’s clothing, rugged wear, workwear, boots, shirting, selvedge denim.

Dolce Vita, 34 Wall Street An eclectic gift boutique that sells locally made wine, cards, handbags, candles, skincare, jewelry, art unique home decor.

Union, 18 Haywood Street A unisex boutique with a cosmopolitan sensibility. Stocking a curated assortment of quality brands known for their unique and sophisticated styling.

Spiritex, 14 Haywood Street Locally sewn, organically grown, unique cotton clothing. Sustainable clothing for women, men and children.

L.O.F.T., 53 Broadway Long forgotten treasures, mingled with unique furniture, handmade journals, ironwork, art, baskets, French Soap, candles, pottery and garden stuff.

Garage 34 Project, 34 South Lexington Handcrafted goodness. Local and national handcrafted wares and a newly launched Hitched Handmade wedding line.