by Bill Walz Peace is every step, The shining red sun is my heart, Each flower smiles with me. How green, how fresh all that grows. How cool the wind blows. Peace is every step. It turns the endless path to joy. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh As with soContinue Reading
It’s just a matter of the timing… by Greg Vineyard As I write this, it is not yet Thanksgiving, and I am already dodging holiday-themed music on the radio. By the time you curl up in a comfy chair with the cat, a cup of hot cider and this edition,Continue Reading
by David Simchock Do your holiday photos live up to the excitement and vibrancy of this festive time of year? No? Well, sometimes all it takes are a few tweaks to turn your holiday snap-shots into quality, long-lasting memories that you will cherish forever. Here are a few easy tipsContinue Reading
After multiple years of increasingly popular shows in their home base of Asheville, and coming off a headlining slot at the Wynn Resort Macao’s “Christmas In August Extravaganza,” which saw fans ripping off their clothes and throwing themselves into the ocean out of sheer sketch comedic ecstasy, the Bernstein FamilyContinue Reading
by James Cassara In very broad terms, bands either perform live to help finance their recordings or record albums so to have songs to sing on stage. Few bands seem to juggle both with equilibrium; as to the good time ensemble known as The Carolina Chocolate drops their best momentsContinue Reading
by James Cassara It’s hard to imagine another year is drawing to an end, a year which saw further bifurcation between artistry and commerce. Contrary to conventional wisdom there’s a lot of innovative and enjoyable music being made. The challenge is in finding a delivery system which allows us toContinue Reading
A Late Quartet ****1/2 Short Take: A truly remarkable film about the members of a string quartet and the challenges they face after a member is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Reel Take: The first of many pleasant surprises regarding A Late Quartet occurred right at the beginning when the filmContinue Reading
The holiday season is upon us. That means Hollywood will be rolling out some mainstream crowd pleasers and Oscar contenders. Whether it’s wholesome family fun, a CGI action-fest, or pretentious art house indie, there’s something for everyone at your local theatres. Here’s a sampling of what’s heading to the bigContinue Reading
Chip Kaufmann’s Pick: Love (1927) With the latest incarnation of Anna Karenina starring Keira Knightley having just having hit the big screen (see review this issue), I thought I would recommend my second favorite version of the story which is the 1927 silent film starring Greta Garbo and John Gilbert.Continue Reading
