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Dig Local Update 7/30/20 -Geraldine's Bakery is Back, Black is Beautiful Imperial Stout, New AVL Tunes on Spotify, Local Events, and more

Geraldine's Bakery is Back!
Check out the latest #digAVL Video

A series on how local businesses are adjusting to the COVID-19 crisis

A little bit of New York in North Carolina... rugelach, muffins, NY cheesecake, breakfast sammies, birthday cakes and more. We are SO glad that Baker Fred is back at it and Geraldine's doors are officially OPEN again! (Asheville has missed you!)

See the video interview here

While we've all had to adjust to the "new normal" (whatever that is), our local business owners and managers each have their own story to tell about how they've been affected and what they are doing during these unprecedented times. Dig Local is proud to partner with our friend, Ann Smith, at Leap Frog Tours to interview some of the folks who make Asheville, Asheville.

New Brew Benefits YMI

On Tap Now:

Black is Beautiful Imperial Stout

In benefit of Asheville's YMI Cultural Center, Wicked Weed Brewing has released the "Black is Beautiful" beer and has committed to donating 100% of the proceeds from the 15 bbl brew to the mission and programming at the YMI Cultural Center.

“We are grateful to Wicked Weed for their support and are thrilled to see a Black-led beer initiative in Asheville. As the world comes to grips with the social justice and restorative equity work that has yet to be done in our society, businesses with influence have a lot of power in driving the conversation. By making such a large donation and sharing their platform with us, Wicked Weed has made it clear where they stand and we hope it inspires other businesses to follow suit.” says Dewana Little, Executive Director of the YMI.

Learn More

Ebb & Flow is Back!

Good news! Ebb & Flow will be reopening their doors on Thursday, August 6th at 11 am! With opening there will be changes in Ebb & Flow's procedures to keep everyone safe.

There will be a new intake form for everyone to fill out with a COVID questionnaire, Ebb & Flow will ask everyone to wash their hands thoroughly upon arrival, and of course, masks are required.

Ebb & Flow will be sanitizing the bathrooms & massage rooms between each use, and they will also be wearing masks and practicing diligent handwashing.

Stay updated on hours or make an appointment here!

Dig Local Spotify

Five Songs Added Just in Time for the Weekend

One of the five new songs added this week is
"Hidden Cinema" by Day & Dream.

“Day & Dream is an indie-rock dream pop shoegaze band hailing from Asheville, North Carolina. When longtime musicians and singer/songwriters, Peter Frizzante and Abby Amaya, met in New York City they began collaborating on a new artistic project. The two thematically link their music to relationships, aging, hope, travel, and risk-taking while showcasing admiration for reverb-soaked Britpop, 90s grunge, boy/girl harmonies, fuzzy guitars, and melodic pop structures. ”

Listen to their song Hidden Cinema on our playlist.

Other songs we’ve added this week are:

Looks like Rain by Life Like Water
Mother Was a Goose by Timmy Abell
I’ll Meet You There by Ben Phantom
Weather by Laura Boswell

Check out our playlist on Spotify

and tell us which local artist or band you dig the most!

Featured Events

Personal Shopping Appointments at AdLib

Want to revamp your wardrobe but feeling a little nervous shopping during COVID? AdLib has got you covered and will be offering personal shopping appointments beginning today! They've gotten creative and have worked hard to develop operating procedures that allow people to come in and shop.

Book your Appointment Here

Claying Around's Virtual Art Camp

While Art Camp might look a little different this year, Claying Around is thrilled to still have the opportunity to share some totally awesome projects!

Virtual art camp will have a different theme each week throughout the summer using clay, pottery painting, board art, and mixed media.

Camps will be on Wed. and Thurs. at 11 am and will run for about 40 minutes.

Check Out Ticket and Sign Up Options Here

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