What global organization has hosted 8,000 people from countries all over the world and has pumped 120 million tourism dollars into the local economy over the past 30 years? There are many wonderful events throughout the western part of North Carolina, but none can compare to Folkmoot USA’s impact onContinue Reading
by James Cassara In anticipation of the upcoming release of a still untitled EP (due later this year), The Yonder Mountain String Band will appear at venues and music festivals across the country, including a July 27 performances at Floyd Fest (just north of Greensboro), and at Pisgah Brewery inContinue Reading
by James Cassara Back again with an unusually broad sampling of new sounds, spanning the continents and hopping from genre to genre. As always, Rapid River Magazine readers are encouraged to support our local music shops. They are an integral part of Asheville’s vibrant music scene. When Saints Go MachineContinue Reading
Before Midnight **** Short Take: The third chapter in the lives of Jesse and Celine in the Before Sunrise trilogy. Reel Take: For those of us of a certain age, the characters of Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julia Delpy) in Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise, epitomized true love. Although theContinue Reading
Asheville Community Theatre will hold their annual fundraiser, DramaRama, an entire week of unique, affordable, fun events that benefit the downtown theatre. Seven events will take place from Sunday, July 7 through Saturday, July 13, and include a fashion show, a sing-a-long movie, and the return of BARK! The Musical. TicketsContinue Reading
Chip Kaufmann’s Pick: Much Ado About Nothing (1993) It’s always instructive (not to mention a lot of fun) to compare a new film adaptation to an earlier one. Sometimes, as in the case of The Great Gatsby, there is more than one major version out there. This often happens whenContinue Reading
Anything That Floats Parade Mermaids, Pirates, and River Spirits… Oh My! Calling all artists and ’out of the boat’ thinkers! We want you to gather your crew and join us on the French Broad River on Saturday, August 10 for the wildest and most fun-tastic event of the summer! BeContinue Reading
by Eddie LeShure “Frank has an unparalleled ability to photograph musicians doing what they do best – making music. His photographs are truly time capsules, accurate snapshots that candidly capture the moment as it‘s occurring. As an artist photographer, Frank is truly the best I’ve known.” ~ Percussionist Jason DeCristofaroContinue Reading
New Morning Gallery and Bellagio sponsor the annual Village Art and Craft Fair on the grounds of the Cathedral of all Souls in Biltmore Village. In its 41st year, the Village Art and Craft Fair continues a long tradition of bringing high-quality crafts to Biltmore Village. The fair hosts 125Continue Reading
