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Back again with an assortment of music I’ve been enjoying and suspect you will too. Be it given two stars or five, everything covered here offers something for someone. Be sure to continue supporting our fine, locally-owned record stores, letting them know with your dollars how glad we are toContinue Reading

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Owner of Maria’s Mexican Pueblo in Waynesville, NC Interviewed by Dennis Ray For more than 28 years, we’ve been perfecting our family’s secret, home-style recipes and bringing them right to your table. Everyday, all our dishes are made from scratch – packed with the freshest ingredients and centuries of tradition.Continue Reading

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by David Simchock Have you ever seen photos of waterfalls and wondered, “How do they make the water look so smooth?” Well, that soft “cotton” look to the flowing water isn’t all that difficult to achieve, but you do need to understand the basic exposure controls of your camera (and,Continue Reading

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A Little Bit of Pisgah in One Ride by Sam White The Laurel Mountain/Pilot Cove/ trails are some of the best in Pisgah. You get a little of everything Pisgah National Forest has to offer. The starting point of this ride begins just above the North Mills River Campground. FollowContinue Reading

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Amidst the River Arts District’s Studio Stroll by Greg Vineyard 170-plus artists across twenty-two historic buildings down by the French Broad River open their doors collectively to welcome thousands of visitors November 10 & 11 during the River Arts District Studio Stroll. A full weekend of immense creativity! A colleagueContinue Reading

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review by Marcianne Miller Former Rapid River Magazine poetry columnist Ted Olson doesn’t skydive or find buried pirate treasure hidden on gorgeous beaches around the world. But he is, in my estimation, a man who has entirely too much fun in life. He’s a poet, which means that he feelsContinue Reading

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by Bill Walz “Life is filled with many wonders, like the blue sky, the sunshine, the eyes of a baby… Awareness of the precious elements of happiness is itself the practice of right mindfulness… Wherever we are, any time, we have the capacity to enjoy the sunshine, the presence ofContinue Reading

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Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about what it is like being an artist in Asheville. Stephen Janton: Being an artist in Asheville is a really exciting and fulfilling experience. Asheville’s unique vibe draws artists from all over the country. I owe most of myContinue Reading

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The Asheville Symphony Orchestra continues its 52nd season on Saturday, November 17 at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville. The concert will consist of works by Bizet, Rachmaninoff, and Beethoven, conducted by music director Daniel Meyer, and featuring the renowned pianist Joyce Yang. The evening will begin with theContinue Reading