The Montford Park Players' original purpose is to bring Shakespeare and other classic plays to the mountains of Western North Carolina. Believing that Shakespeare is a vital part of our common heritage, we set out to make his plays available for everyone to experience, by presenting them to the public free of charge. www.montfordparkplayers.org

Va Va Vooom is the place for sexy fun find lingerie, shoes, legwear, gifts and accessories, jewelry, toys, literature, fine art, and more. www.vavavooom.com

Handmade, vegan, raw chocolate truffles, raw chocolate brownies, raw chocolate-dipped date rolls, nutritive cacao spreads, hot chocolate mixes, and superfood treats available at Greenlife and Earth Fare! www.ulimana.com

HAND SCULPTED DELICIOUS WORKS OF ART FROM SCRATCH - At Asheville Cake Company we bake, design and decorate delicious and unique, wedding cakes, groom's cakes, specialty cakes, birthday cakes, anniversary cakes, and cupcakes. www.ashevillecakecompany.com

Most Piercing Jewelry in WNC, Over 50,000 Tattoo Designs, Custom Designs Available, Professional, Clean, Friendly Atmosphere, Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified, Hospital Sterilization, Award Winning and Magazine Published Staff, Plenty of Parking www.mansruintattoos.com

Visiting Vintage Moon is like stepping back in time. The intimate space evokes a sense of 1920's Parisian charm and cozy nostalgia. The shop is an eclectic mix of romantic home decor, antique relics, vintage hats, beaded bags, painted parasols and lace stockings.

We are a community-owned co-operative — a business owned by the people who work and shop here; a place where everyone makes a difference. From our days as a buying club of friends and families in 1975 to the bustling downtown storefront we have today, the Co-op has been a center for the community and a leader in healthful and natural living. www.frenchbroadfood.coop

Lady Di Creations: Dancewear, Performancewear, Clubwear unique designs in skirts, tops, pants, arm and legwear. www.ladydicreations.etsy.com

Big Top is beyond doubt a magazine whose moment has come, and its timing couldn’t be better! Our world is shaking theirs up, and we’re here baby, ready or not. The time is now. You, too, can be saved! Welcome to OUR world… www.bigtopmagazine.com

The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club of Asheville, North Carolina was voted one of Rolling Stone magazine's Top 5 Rock Clubs in the country. Asheville's premier downtown live music club is a smoke free facility that features a state of the art sound and lighting system. Musical acts appearing on stage have included Bob Dylan, The Flaming Lips, Ben Harper, Blondie, Spoon, Sonic Youth, My Morning Jacket, Dinosaur Jr, Smashing Pumpkins, Arcade Fire and many more. Our warm atmosphere and beautiful facilities are also ideal for private parties and events of all kinds. www.theorangepeel.net

A non-profit social service organization devoted to promoting the role of the arts as an integral part of our culture by serving the entire community through arts outreach, bringing the arts to those in need of the healing power of art, supporting the careers of artists, and through community cultural development. www.arts2people.org

The Costume Shoppe is a rental, retail, and information resource of costumes, makeup, wigs, hats and accessories for school, church, theatre and film productions and projects. www.costumeshoppe.net

Independently owned and operated, Hip Replacements has been providing Asheville with stylish, affordable new and vintage clothing since 1997. We handpick all of our clothing and accessories to ensure that you find the perfect piece to accent your unique personal style. www.hipreplacementsclothing.com

Independently owned and operated, Hip Replacements has been providing Asheville with stylish, affordable new and vintage clothing since 1997. We handpick all of our clothing and accessories to ensure that you find the perfect piece to accent your unique personal style. www.lazoomtours.com

The Rising Sun Tribe was founded in 2006 by Reyna, Rick, and Persia. They came together in the spirit of friendship and for the love of Bellydance. Believing that this wonderful art form should be shared with everyone, they set the foundation for an organization that is open and inviting. Since then the Rising Sun Tribe has gone on to support their local Bellydance community as well as those beyond. www.risingsuntribe.com

In Dr. Sketchy's we've got scandelous performers as models. We've got ridiculous art contests (best incorporation of a woodland animal? Best imagined costume?), comedic skits good music and flashy prizes. We've got a selection of posh beverages- alcoholic and not- available to buy. At Dr. Sketchy's, we don't care if you picked up a pad yesterday or 50 years ago. Come to drink or to draw. We're happy to have you. www.myspace.com/drsketchysasheville

Freaks & Geeks Tattoo Sideshow is located at 745 Haywood Rd. in West Asheville. We are open 8 days a week 12-?. 828.254.4429
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