New for 2023! 4 new magnets, at a special online discounted price of $16, instead of $5 each. These magnets showcase dunno's affinity for Asheville, North Carolina, the beloved mountain oasis occasionally referred to as Paris of the South, Beer City, Land of the Sky, Cesspool of Sin and probably many other less notable google search results.
It's no secret that people love Asheville, millions of folks travel here every year to experience its distinctive charms. According to public records, roughly 30,000 tourists a day join the 93,000+ citizens that make up the local population. Past, present and future visitors can pick up the vibes here without even laying down roots.
Sentiments amongst locals, natives and transplants run deep in Asheville, some of which are touched upon in this new collection.
‘I dunno AVL’ was previously only available as a 3” square clear sticker, but due to popular demand has joined the dunnoisms magnet family. This one is inspired by the classic and instantly recognizable ‘I ❤️ NY’ logo designed by graphic designer Milton Glaser in 1976 to promote tourism in the state of New York. Dunno wants to do the same for Asheville, need we say more? The more you get to know Asheville, the more you realize how much you didn’t know about it and that there’s always more to discover. That’s the beauty of a place that has so much to offer. You can peel back the layers and go deeper.
'land beyond the bland' is an apt description of Asheville, NC. The culture in Asheville often represents an escape from the mundane and demonstrates alternative lifestyles that many people don't find elsewhere. A haven for free expression and radical individuality situated at a higher altitude than many cities, Asheville is in fact a place that often strives to rise above the banal or typical generic Anywhere, USA. It's a place to take a vacation from everyday monotony or maybe even pitch a tent and stay awhile.
‘be here noun.’ is an affectionate nod to the hippie-dippy-ness that Asheville has long been associated with. Asheville is a destination where folks can come to find themselves, lose themselves, take up temporary, secondary or permanent residence as well as join and form all sorts of diverse communities. Be Here Now, or Remember, Be Here Now, is a 1971 book on spirituality, yoga, and meditation by the American yogi and spiritual teacher Ram Dass. Dunnoisms regularly incorporate puns, since they are so relatable, even with dated references not everyone recognizes. It’s like hugging your old friend that used to have hair past their butt (Asheville) and now spends weekends off in a van with their kids for recreation (also Asheville).
‘Pre-she-ate-chew’ In The South, we like to give thanks and we have certain expressions that could be referred to as southernisms. A quick favor or simple act of kindness is often followed by the verbal response, “Appreciate You.” The phrase is so common that hearing it out loud time after time, the words run together so fast that it can sound like “Presheeightchu.” Pre-she-ate-chew evokes another quintessential Asheville attribute, its big ol’ heart. The people of Asheville embrace core values like empathy, compassion, positivity, solidarity, equality, and inclusion. Hopefully, this dunnoism is not a stretch for people to grasp its message of gratitiude.
]]>Things are heating up! The summer is in full swing and dunno is seeking shelter from the swelter. Here's an idea, what if we could slow global warming by increasing global warmth by humans for humanity as a whole? Let's make "global warmth" a thing. A cultural climate change towards acceptance, unity and equality all over the world. Anyway, ain't that poodle pillow just freaking adorable?
Thank you to our new retail partners. Here's the new places you can find dunnoisms products:
Asheville Art Museum Gift Shop - 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 253-3227
Pura Vida Gallery - 39 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 439-5451
PUSH Skateshop - 25 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 225-5509
Grail Moviehouse - 45 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 239-9392
The BLOCK off Biltmore - 39 S Market St, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 254-9277
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We are proud to announce that the entire line of dunnoisms products are now available at the excellent Asheville Art Museum in downtown Asheville, NC. I always love spending time in art museum gift shops and buying postcards to send friends. Please explore the art and exhibitions on display and be sure to hunt around the gift shop and find various dunno merchandise mingling amongst original work by local artists and souvenirs featuring some of history's greatest artists. Proceeds from sales help support classes for kids and more! Hurrah!
Asheville Art Museum · 2 South Pack Square · P.O. Box 1717 · Asheville, NC 28802 · 828.253.3227
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PechaKucha (Japanese for “chit chat”) Live PechaKucha events feature speakers and are similar to TED talks.
20 slides. 20 seconds of commentary per slide. That’s it. Simple. Engaging. Spurring authentic connections.Global innovators use the PechaKucha platform to create powerful, visually-compelling stories that move audiences in less than 7 minutes.
PechaKucha Events are presented in 1237 Cities around the world.
Watch the slideshow presentation from 2018 in Asheville.
https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/dunno-or-dont-know
The filmed live presentation is also here on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78euGK0iNig&list=UUVcsmaizPiCordicjCWtY9A&index=62&t=0s
Thanks!
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]]>Wouldn't one of these stylish shirts make a nice present for someone in need of a garment as timeless as this? (Don't wait for a friend to ask and then ask for them, cut out the middle step and pick one up in their size now.) We only live once and then it's over, dunno can assure you of that. There is no reason not to look good while you are shuffling around this mortal coil. It's wearable art with a strong message, folks.
Special thanks to Image 420 in Asheville, NC for their high quality screenprinting work. Visit their website www.image420.com
The past is history and the future is a mystery. Keep fighting the good fight!
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What dunno has been up to lately...
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We've got 'dunno about Asheville beer.' koozies for only $2.00!
We've got text in a fall color!
Did I mention all dunnoisms products are limited edition? Well, as it turns out that is indeed the case. Collectible is another word for it.
If you are still reading this, dunno wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving wherever you are and whoever you are. Perhaps you are reading this after Thanksgiving, in that case I hope you enjoyed it.
If you are still reading this, then you can stop now because that's all there is for now. Ciao!
]]>We are happy to announce that dunno is the official resident ghost contributor or "Gritter" for the website Asheville Grit. 'Tangled Up In Tangents' is the name of dunno's blog and will feature editorial cartoons as well as a forum for dunno to reflect on issues affecting Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville Grit is an outstanding website that provides exclusive content and info about upcoming events, art + music, food + drink and all sorts of goodness in and around the 828 and AVL. My Goodness = Your Goodness = Our Goodness. That's a lot of Goodness people. Spread it around, we can always use more.
www.ashevillegrit.com is the place to find out what is going on and what to check out each weekend in the bustling and rapidly expanding Asheville, NC. The website also regularly gives stuff away. Yay! Free stuff!
Also, just to be totally clear - this is in fact a blog post linking to another blog post.
]]>Things are heating up! The summer is in full swing and dunno is seeking shelter from the swelter. Here's an idea, what if we could slow global warming by increasing global warmth by humans for humanity as a whole? Let's make "global warmth" a thing. A cultural climate change towards acceptance, unity and equality all over the world. Anyway, ain't that poodle pillow just freaking adorable?
Thank you to our new retail partners. Here's the new places you can find dunnoisms products:
Asheville Art Museum Gift Shop - 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 253-3227
Pura Vida Gallery - 39 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 439-5451
PUSH Skateshop - 25 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 225-5509
Grail Moviehouse - 45 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 239-9392
The BLOCK off Biltmore - 39 S Market St, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 254-9277
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WHIST - 444 Haywood Rd. #102, Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-5557
Firestorm Cafe & Books - 610 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 255-8115
Dolce Vita - 34 Wall St. # 201, Asheville, NC 2880
(828) 253-1584
Edna's of Asheville Coffee House and Cafe - 870 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 255-3881
Edna's at the River - 219 Amboy Road, Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 424-7999
The L.O.F.T. of Asheville - 53 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 259-9303
Orbit DVD - 781 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 251-1337
New Asheville inspired dunnoisms postcards just arrived today!
One version is a bit of a meta-postcard. Dunno is precariously poised on a postcard rack somewhere in this fair city. The first person to tell me the correct location of this postcard rack in the comments will WIN A FREE DUNNOISMS PRIZE PACK!
The second version features a scale model of Pack Square and the Vance Monument in the background. There are three different models of this highly recognizable landmark intersection of downtown Asheville from different eras in the city's history located in the lower level of the Pack Memorial Library. You can see the models for yourself and visit The North Carolina Collection which contains rare photos, maps, and a vast archive of material on the history of NC and Asheville.
What does the future hold for the city of Asheville?
dunno.
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In the first week after launching the dunnoisms online store we have partnered with 6 different local merchants. Shop for dunnoisms products at these fine establishments:
Instant Karma - 36 N Lexington Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
Write On - 28 N Lexington Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
The Octopus Garden - 1062 Patton Ave. Asheville, NC 28806, *and other Octopus Garden locations in Asheville*
The Circle - 426 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806
Downtown Books & News - 67 N. Lexington Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
Moto Vicious - 99 S. Lexington Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
https://dunnoisms.com/pages/retailers
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