Asheville Updates: Swannanoa Road Closure, Muni Golf Course Rebuild, Crafty Fair, Farmers Market, Art, Sports, and More

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, December sixth. If you are headed out early on the east side of town, be aware of a significant traffic change. Swannanoa River Road is closed to most non resident traffic between Tunnel Road and Governor’s View Road while the state Department of Transportation crews make urgent pipe repairs. That closure runs through early tomorrow morning, so if you are planning a trip to the WNC Nature Center or nearby spots, you will want to reroute via Azalea Road to avoid a surprise detour. In brighter news for East Asheville, long term recovery from Hurricane Helene just got a major boost. Federal officials have approved more than seven and a half million dollars to rebuild Asheville’s historic municipal golf course, which saw its front nine torn up when the Swannanoa River flooded. For now, part of that damaged area is serving as a temporary disc golf course, but today’s players can look ahead to a redesigned, fully restored Muni in the coming years, with design work expected to continue through late next year. If you are looking for something festive to do today, downtown is buzzing with handmade creativity. The Big Crafty, Asheville’s beloved arts and crafts fair, opens at noon at the ExploreAsheville Arena in the Harrah’s Cherokee Center. More than 180 vendors are in town with everything from Appalachian themed art to jewelry and textiles, plus family friendly bracelet making and weaving demos. Admission today is ten dollars, and there is even a special Big Crafty Hazy IPA on tap from Fonta Flora Brewery. Holiday shoppers can keep the momentum going this afternoon on the west side at the Western North Carolina Farmers Market, where a night market and holiday celebration runs from three to seven. You will find local produce, artisan foods, gifts, and plenty of lights and music to make it feel like a hometown festival. If a small gallery vibe is more your pace, head to the River Arts District. From eleven to four, Jaime Byrd’s contemporary oil paintings are on display at her gallery on Depot Street, blending large scale canvases with short film elements for an immersive art experience. Sports fans can swing by Kimmel Arena later today, where UNC Asheville’s women’s basketball team hosts North Florida at two o’clock, part of a month of home games tied to an Ingles toy drive supporting Eblen Charities. And for night owls, Third Room is keeping the electronic scene alive with An Evening With LazrLuver, doors at seven and music into the night. 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.