by Max Hammonds, MD Guess what the biggest medical epidemic of the year was – for the last several decades, actually. Clue #1: This major medical problem contributes to the rapidly rising incidence of Type II diabetes. Clue #2: This problem is the starting point for development of metabolic syndromeContinue Reading
by Peter Loewer The curmudgeon came into the General Store and announced that he had a tale to tell and asked Mr. and Mrs. Store-keep, plus Bread-man, Beer-man, and the Postman to take a few minutes to listen his story. “It seems,” said Curmudgeon, “that a small brown bat, fromContinue Reading
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie Written by Ayana Mathis review by Marcianne Miller The Twelve Tribes of Hattie is the debut novel of Brooklyn author Ayana Mathis. It was catapulted to instant bestsellerdom by being chosen as the second selection of the re-launched Oprah Winfrey Book Club. Thousands of peopleContinue Reading
A Mid Winter Gala The Asheville Lyric Opera’s annual fundraiser event, Taste of Opera, A Mid Winter Gala, will be held on January 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Expo Center. The Taste of Opera celebrates the fine tastes of opera by indulging the senses inContinue Reading
Interview with owner William Thompson Interviewed by Dennis Ray The Satellite Gallery specializes in bringing local, national and international artists to the Southeast. These artists represent the changing dynamic of contemporary art. Rapid River Magazine: How did you first get interested in selling art? William Thompson: It is quite aContinue Reading
Open publication – Free publishing – More 2013 In This Month’s Issue: January 2013 Performance: Taste of Opera (pg 2); Tomáš Kubínek (pg 4) Fine Art: Arts & Crafts Conference and Antiques Show (pg 3); John Urbain (pg 8); David Simchock (pg 9); Satellite Gallery (pg 10); Gallery 86 (pgContinue Reading
Friday, January 4 Asheville Gallery of Art New Members Show Works by Mary Webster, Everett Schmidt, Eileen Ross and Jennine Hough will be featured. Their work is quite unique and representative of the gallery’s diversity. Reception from 5:30-8:30. Show runs from January 1-25. Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College St.Continue Reading
by Bill Walz “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” ~ Buddha “If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?” ~ Dogen Zenji, 13th Century A fundamental ZenContinue Reading
One-on-one inspiration can last a lifetime by Greg Vineyard Fellow artists and creative professionals we encounter along the path give us so much. My own habitat is filled with arts and crafts that inspire me, and we as a species are immersed in a plethora of useful and attractive industrialContinue Reading
