by Carol Pearce Bjorlie, Rapid River Poetry Editor/Columnist See If You Can Stop A poet thrust his poems into Robert Frost’s hands. “Mr. Frost, should I go on writing?” Frost replied, “Well, see if you can stop.” During August I came upon/was gifted/surprised by the work of some poets youContinue Reading
The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville will present a wide range of top touring artists in music, theater, dance, comedy, and other performing arts for their 2013/2014 Mainstage Series. The 2013/2014 Mainstage Series season opens September 20 with an opening night party sponsored by Pack’s Tavern at 7 p.m.Continue Reading
by James Cassara In the three short years since Chelsea Lynn La Bate rolled into Asheville – her ’95 Honda overflowing with her belongings – she has quietly observed and participated in our town’s vibrant and accepting music community. Hitting the road with the most Spartan of belongings, including herContinue Reading
by James Cassara I’m back again with a varied mix of bands and artists I’d not been previously exposed to, finding myself, once again, amazed by the quality of music that is out there. Download if you wish but I still prefer good old fashioned physical product, readily available atContinue Reading
2 Guns ***1/2 Short Take: Old school buddy movie benefits from above average plotting, crisp action scenes, and winning performances from Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. Reel Take: August seems to be the month of retreads as opposed to remakes as far as my movie going is concerned. All threeContinue Reading
The Monthly Reel by Michelle Keenan Whether renting a DVD or looking for new titles at the theatre, there’s plenty from which to choose this month. At the theatre you’ll notice the race to the Oscar’s has already begun. Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine has a distinct l’eau d’Oscar, and LeeContinue Reading
Chip Kaufmann’s Pick: Charley Varrick (1973) Since I have referenced director Don Siegel in two of my reviews this month (2 Guns, Paranoia), it seems only fitting that my DVD pick be one of his films. After some deliberation, I chose his 1973 crime caper film Charley Varrick. Siegel isContinue Reading
WNCAP 2013 Raise Your Hand Auction and Gala The Western North Carolina AIDS Project’s annual Raise Your Hand Auction will celebrate its silver anniversary this year at the Doubletree Hotel-Biltmore on Saturday, October 12. With 250 ballroom seats available and tickets on sale now, the agency hopes to raise theContinue Reading
by Eddie LeShure “When Peggy performs she makes sure to maintain the quality and integrity that each song deserves. I love watching her do this. When you listen, you know every note in every phrase will be executed masterfully with heart and soul, and you cannot wait to hear it.Continue Reading
