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by Max Hammonds, MD Look at the folded paper stapled to the professional white pharmacy bag which instructs you on how to use the drug you just received. Or look at one of several websites which discuss various drugs or herbals that you might be taking. In either of theseContinue Reading

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Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice Written by name Christine Valters Paintner review by Marcianne Miller Every now and then a book comes along that can change your creative life. Its pages help you discover what is sacred, touches you deep in your soul, and yes, even brings you closerContinue Reading

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by Bill Walz “The collective egoic mind is the most dangerously insane and destructive entity ever to inhabit this planet. What do you think will happen on this planet if human consciousness remains unchanged?”   ~ Eckhart Tolle In 1966, Alan Watts, the great British-born American-transplant, San Francisco-beat-guru, imp-genius Orientalist philosopherContinue Reading

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Performance: Asheville Symphony Orchestra (pg6) Asheville Choral Society & Asheville Symphony Chorus (pg6) NC Stage – The Book Club Play (pg7) NC Stage – Jacob Marley (pg8) HART – The Heiress (pg9) Unique Asheville: Asheville Faerie Arts Festival (pg9) Salt Lamps and Their Benefits (pg12) Music: Cody Wright (pg13) ClaireContinue Reading

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Rapid River Magazine: How did you get into painting? Karen Keil Brown: I have been creating art as long as I can remember. After graduating from college with an art degree, the time I have dedicated to my craft has varied through out the years. When we were raising ourContinue Reading

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In This Month’s Issue: October 2013 Performances Classic Wineseller – Fall for Jazz (pg6) HART – The Heiress (pg7) Diavolo Dance Theater (pg9) 8 Noteworthy) Building Bridges (pg8) Remembering The Wolfman (pg15) Columns: Eddie LeShure – Jazz (pg10) Greg Vineyard – Fine Art (pg20) Bill Walz – Artful Living (pg29)Continue Reading

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Brainstorms and Other Magic from Abstract Painter Gayle Paul In nearly 50 years as a professional artist, Gayle Paul has never been accused of complacency with the creative process. “Painting for me has been a continuous, fascinating and evolving exploration of color and line,” she says. So true, that whenContinue Reading

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Tuesday, October 1 King’s Mountain: A Ballad Novel Sharyn McCrumb will discuss her new book. Reserved seating with the advance purchase of the book. 6 p.m. at Blue Ridge Books, 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. (828) 456-6000, visit www.blueridgebooksnc.com Lost Highway The spectacular musical biography of Hank Williams, legendary singer/songwriter,Continue Reading

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The Three Lost 1970’s Titles by Chip Kaufmann Two years ago in a previous edition of Reel Takes, I wrote an article on England’s legendary Hammer Films to celebrate the company’s rebirth and the upcoming release of The Woman in Black with Daniel Radcliffe. That film opened in February 2012Continue Reading