Asheville Local Frequency: Labor Day Big Band Bash, Apple Festival, Raptor Migration, and Bike-in Movies

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, September 1, 2025.

As the sun crests over the mountains, Asheville is buzzing with Labor Day energy and a full lineup of happenings. First off, folks are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Nearly nine weeks on, four people remain missing in Asheville, and local groups continue search and recovery efforts. This story weighs on our community, so if you’re able, keep supporting those ongoing volunteer and aid operations.

Today’s highlight is the Labor Day Big Band Bash at Highland Brewing’s Taproom and Event Center, where the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, a massive 18-piece ensemble, gets grooving from 2 to 5 p.m. Vocalist Wendy Jones and the band promise classics and fresh originals, making this a perfect way to salute the season with swinging sounds.

September in western North Carolina means apple season is in full swing. The NC Apple Festival is wrapping up its four-day celebration in downtown Hendersonville today, so grab those local honey crisps and enjoy festival activities if you haven’t made it down yet.

For music lovers, Fae Nectar lights up downtown tonight with a performance by Clouds of Delusion, Asheville’s own jam band, at Third Room on Wall Street. They’re dedicated to keeping the spirit of the Grateful Dead—and a full-on dance party—alive, running from 7 to 10 p.m. Expect an improvisational, high-energy show to start your week with a feeling of community.

If you’re ready for some outdoor excitement, don’t miss the annual fall raptor migration count at mountain overlooks near Linville Peak. Throughout September, nature lovers are invited to join local naturalists in marveling at hawks and eagles cruising overhead. It’s a reminder of the wild beauty that makes our region unique.

Looking ahead, this Thursday kicks off September’s bike-in movie series at New Belgium Brewing. Roll on over for a screening of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, starting at 7 p.m.—complete with a free bike valet—and plenty of cold local brews. If you can’t make it, the series continues all month with favorites like The Goonies, Encanto, and Bee Movie.

Local authors are making headlines too. Christine D. Page launches her new book, All Hallows’ Eve, with a reading and conversation at a downtown bookstore. Whether you’re a fan of Asheville’s haunted history or just want a fresh literary adventure, this is one to check out—registration’s required, so reserve your spot.

Finally, looking out for the makers: craft fans should mark August 6 for the open stitch group at Purl’s Yarn Emporium, a free in-person meet-up for knitters and crocheters to work side by side.

There’s always plenty to explore in Asheville. Whether you’re celebrating local music, sampling the harvest, or joining up with neighbors for a good cause, you’re helping write the city’s story.

This has been Asheville Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is your Asheville local frequency for Monday,
September one, twenty twenty five. As the sun crests over
the mountains, Ashville is buzzing with Labor Day energy and
a full lineup of happenings. First off, folks are still
dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helen. Nearly nine weeks on.
Four people remain missing in Ashville and local groups continue

(00:22):
search and recovery efforts. This story weighs on our community,
so if you're able, keep supporting those ongoing volunteer and
aid operations. Today's highlight is the Labor Day Big Band
Bash at Highland Brewings tap Room and Events Center, where
the Ashville Jazz Orchestra, a massive eighteen piece ensemble, gets
grooving from two to five pm. Vocalist Wendy Jones and

(00:46):
the band promise classics and fresh originals, making this a
perfect way to salute the season with swinging sounds. September
and Western North Carolina means apple season is in full swing.
The NC Apple Festival is wrapping up its four day
celebration in downtown Hendersonville today, so grab those local honeycrisps
and enjoy festival activities if you haven't made it down yet.

(01:09):
For music lovers, Feine Actor lights up downtown tonight with
a performance by Clouds of Delusion, Asheville's own jam band
at Third Room on Wall Street. They're dedicated to keeping
the spirit of the Grateful Dead and a full on
dance party alive. Running from seven to ten pm. Expect
an improvisational, high energy show to start your week with

(01:31):
a feeling of community. If you're ready for some outdoor excitement,
don't miss the annual Fall Raptor Migration count at Mountain
Overlooks near Lynnville Peak. Throughout September, nature lovers are invited
to join local naturalists and marveling at hawks and Eagles
cruising overhead. It's a reminder of the wild beauty that
makes our region unique. Looking ahead, This Thursday kicks off

(01:55):
September's Bike in Movie Series at New Belgian Brewing on
over for a screening of Dungeons and Dragons Honor among
Thieves starting at seven pm, complete with a free bike
vallet and plenty of cold local bruise. If you can't
make it, the series continues all month with favorites like
The Goonies and Canto and b movie. Local authors are

(02:18):
making headlines too. Christine D. Page launches her new book
All Hallows Eve with a reading and conversation at a
downtown bookstore. Whether you're a fan of Ashville's haunted history
or just one a fresh literary adventure, this is one
to check out. Registrations required, so reserve your spot. Finally,

(02:38):
looking out for the makers, craft fans should mark August
sixth for the Open Stitch Group at Pearl's Yarn Emporium,
a free in person meet up for knitters and croachers
to work side by side. There's always plenty to explore
in Ashville. Whether you're celebrating local music, sampling the harvest,
or joining up with neighbors for a good cause, you

(03:00):
are helping write the city's story. This has been Asheville
local frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.