Asheville Dispensary & Plant Bar, a local cannabis dispensary and coffee, tea and zero-proof cocktail bar, will open NightShade, a new non-alcoholic bar and lounge, later this month in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville Dispensary & Plant Bar, a local cannabis dispensary and coffee, tea and zero-proof cocktail bar, will open NightShade, a new non-alcoholic bar and lounge, later this month in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.

The grand opening of NightShade will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 at 32 Banks Ave. The free event is for attendees 21 years and older.
The event will feature live music from local musicians and regional DJs, including Bowie, MIKAYA, BLKSVN, and BunsenBurner.
“Stop by NightShade on Saturday, September 13th & enjoy a night filled with community connection, dancing, and a selection of zero-proof botanical elixirs and non-alcoholic infused beverages,” wrote Teresa Glick, marketing and public relations manager, in a press release. “Bring your friends and immerse yourself in the magical sounds and vibes as we introduce NightShade to Asheville!”

For more about NightShade, visit their Facebook page.
For more about Asheville Dispensary & Plant Bar, visit www.avldispensary.com.
Harold Kenneth “H.K.” Edgerton, former president of the Asheville branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and a vocal advocate for the preservation of Confederate history, has passed away at the age of 77. 

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