by Eddie LeShure “From big band, to swing, to bebop, to original music, Rick’s knowledge of and expertise in playing many jazz styles enables him to always passionately and tastefully serve the music and the artists with whom he shares the stage. “More importantly, he’s there for the music firstContinue Reading

RAD Photographer / Artist / Instructor interviewed by Dennis Ray A native of New Jersey, award-winning photographer David Simchock has had a life-long interest in the arts, although his early career aspirations brought him into the corporate world, practicing as a mechanical engineer in New York City and later inContinue Reading

by Max Hammonds, MD The purveyors of popular fad diets are enraptured by the evils of sugar. Consequently, they try in every way possible to recognize sugar in all its forms (honey, dates, bananas, soda, etc.), which is a good thing, and eliminate it. But they confuse the issue whenContinue Reading

by Peter Loewer They are trying to steal our water,” said Curmudgeon. “Moffit’s Raiders are straight out of the Civil War ragamuffins who tore towns apart, but today act as ‘tho the law was on their side.” “It often is,” said Breadman. “Here! Here!” exclaimed Mrs. Storekeep. “What would you,Continue Reading

Prosperous Heart: Creating a Life of “Enough” Written by Julia Cameron with Emmy Lively review by Marcianne Miller Almost two decades ago, I found a copy of The Artist’s Way in the library in the small Mojave Desert town where I was living. Unable to resist its bright red cover,Continue Reading

Open publication – Free publishing – More artists In This Month’s Issue: December 2012 Stage Preview: NC Stage – Jacob Marley (pg 3); HART – A Christmas Carol (pg 3); Magnetic Field – Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular (pg 6) Interviews: Bill Foley (pg 8); Janet Carter (pg 9); Anna BlairContinue Reading

Owners of the Cotton Mill Studios The Historic Cotton Mill Studios, located in the River Arts District of Asheville is what remains of the Cotton Mill Complex which was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1995. The building was purchased by potters Eileen & Marty Black (The Potter’s Mark Ltd.)Continue Reading

Co-owner of The Chocolate Fetish Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little bit about your holiday gift items now available at The Chocolate Fetish. Bill Foley: We have a wide variety of items including hand molded three dimensional holiday figures and lots of festive gift boxes.Continue Reading

through December Sweet Lights A display and sale of hand-made candlesticks, candelabra and candy dishes on display through December 31, 2012. Mica Gallery is located on North Mitchell Avenue in downtown Bakersville, NC. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.micagallerync.com or call (828) 688-6422.Continue Reading