written by Dana Lyons reviewed by Beth Gossett A Love Reborn is the tale of Queen Byrgamon and her love of a lifetime, Kedare. Together they were set to rule Africa’s Northern Plains in 8,000 BCE, but fate deals the couple a horrible blow in the guise of power-obsessed GeneralContinue Reading
by Carol Pearce Bjorlie, Rapid River Poetry Editor/Columnist Poets love the sound of words. The privilege of being the new Poetry Editor for this magazine carries a responsibility to our community of writers and readers. You know that old saying, “Crime doesn’t pay,” well, neither does poetry. Poets write becauseContinue Reading
Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about O’Charley’s and the style of food that you serve. Steve Harder: O’Charley’s serves classic American food with a southern twist: steaks, seafood, chicken, and salads. We have extraordinarily good deserts and our loaded baked potato soup is legendary. RRM: O’Charley’s is beingContinue Reading
In This Month’s Issue: February 2013 Performance: Diana Wortham Theatre (pg 4); Amici Music (pg 8); Opera Creations (pg 9) Stage Preview: Different Strokes, Vesta (pg 6); The Understudy at NC Stage (pg 7) Fine Art: Claying Around (pg 10); Folk Art Center (pg 11); Work of heART (pg 12);Continue Reading
Isn’t it romantic? A Valentine’s weekend dinner, dancing, and live jazz at the Classic Wineseller with jazz singer, Jesse E. Junior; pianist, Bill Bares; and bassist, Zack Page.. The evening includes a specially prepared menu from Angelino’s kitchen in the Wineseller. The per person price is $34.99 plus tax andContinue Reading
Interview with Bill Foley and Elizabeth Foley The Chocolate Fetish recently received the 2013 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Four Star Award rating from The International Chocolate Salon. This prestigious award, presented by The International Chocolate Salon, Taste TV, and Chocolate Television is based on Gold and Silver awardsContinue Reading
The artists at Open Hearts Art Center have been diligently working on creations to be displayed at the Satellite Gallery in February. From February 9 through the 22, the gallery will host the Seventh Annual “Work of heART” exhibit, an eclectic collection of work created by differently-abled adults who areContinue Reading
Vivid and Sizzling Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana In a fierce and eclectic evening of Spanish dance and music, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana provides passion and drama in its inspiring program La Pasión Flamenca at Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place on Thursday and Friday, February 21 and 22 at 8Continue Reading
Campaign to Save Mrs. Hyatt’s Music House For more than 60 years Neila Hyatt has been hosting bluegrass music in her Asheville home, known by many as Mrs. Hyatt’s Music House. Over the years, bluegrass legends and novice players alike gathered together for weekly jams in this warm and friendlyContinue Reading
