* Asheville Downtown Association: The Downtown Asheville merchants' association is known as Asheville Downtown Association. For more information, click here.

* Asheville Downtown Galleries Association: The local art galleries have teamed up to form a group that is best known for its sponsorship of well-attended Art Walks in the spring, summer and fall. For more information, click here.

* Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: The official tourist website of ExploreAsheville.com lists many fine shops throughout the Asheville Area, particularly those in Downtown Asheville. For a list of merchants, click here.

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GEORGI BORA ART SHOW | Son of well-known Asheville artist/sculptor Vadim Bora will present his newest works at his second show at Vadim Bora Studio-Gallery, entitled "Mimesis," with a reception on Fri., April 4, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. Georgi's first show in 2006 sold out the first day. Click Here>