Friends,

This has been so so devastating for our area, we’ve all seen some of our favorite places destroyed, we’ve lost homes, people we know, and so much more, but we have also seen our community do an amazing job of pulling together in the worst of circumstances.

Our team is all okay and unscathed—we have some trees on houses, flooded basements, etc, but nothing that can’t be fixed. Thank you to everyone who reached out checking on our welfare! Everyone has been helping dig out, cook meals at the shelters, and support in whatever ways we can.

While the water system is still out for the whole city (and will be for awhile), there are lots of boots on the ground and resources arriving.

In normal times people often say our bars are like the neighborhood living room, and we know everyone needs ways to connect and feel community right now, even if we can’t do it in any normal fashion soundtracked by the thrum of the helicopters above. Little Jumbo and Character Study will be open 2:00-7:00pm starting Friday, October 4, closing before the curfew. Bring your own cup if you can. Come charge your devices—we have power at both bars. We just want to see you, give you a hug and take what little steps we can toward the other side.

We love you, Asheville!

Everyone at Character Study