Here’s Looking at You Kid TCM presents the Casablanca 70th Anniversary Event on Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at Carolina Cinemas. For more details phone (828) 274-9500 or visit www.carolinacinemas.com. ActionFest 3 – This Time It’s Personal! ActionFest returns to Asheville April 12-15. The event showcases the most excitingContinue Reading
by Ted Olson When I began writing this monthly column for Rapid River Magazine in June 2009, I thought I’d primarily be reviewing books by contemporary Appalachian poets. I did so more or less regularly for about a year, but then began to explore other territory….for no other reason thanContinue Reading
We here at Rapid River Magazine always like to provide a forum for our local and regional poets. This year’s contest winners are unique, diverse, and talented. As always, we thank each and every person who submitted work, and encourage them to continue writing. We hope you enjoy these poemsContinue Reading
by Eddie LeShure The steel pan, an amazing musical discovery born in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago, is often associated with sandy beaches, tropical climates and cruise ships. That’s not exactly what you get from the jazz-fusion quartet, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. What you do get is a classically-trainedContinue Reading
by Peter Loewer The Curmudgeon has a facetious look about his visage,” said Cityfella to Mrs. Storekeep as he waited for the morning mail to be sorted with the deft hands of the second in command. “Just before you arrived I gave him his Sweepstakes Prize Selection Kit from TheContinue Reading
Carol Branton Morrow spent her childhood in Winston-Salem, where her parents took every opportunity to instill in her their love of nature. This affair with nature has continued throughout her life and led her to live in the Asheville area. After a career in advertising, Carol picked up where sheContinue Reading
Pan Harmonia at The Altamont Monthly concerts of premier chamber music, the 2nd Sunday at 5 p.m., in the heart of downtown Asheville. Sunday, March 11 – Music to Welcome Spring. Featuring Kate Steinbeck, flute; Amy Brucksch, guitar; and Elizabeth Gergel, cello. Pan Harmonia celebrates the global village with aContinue Reading
Now through March 18, 2012 Love Child Performances Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17-$29 based on day of the week. For details visit www.ncstage.org or call (828) 239-0263. March 1-10 All You Can Eat LYLAS Thursday through Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. MarchContinue Reading
CALL FOR ARTISTS The First Annual Rapid River Magazine Cover Design Contest Entry Deadline: May 20, 2012 Submit your work and pay online –> Click Here Entry Forms Available at These Locations Asheville Asheville Lyric Opera * 236-0670, YMI Building, 39 S. Market Street Bistro 1896 * 251-1300, 7 PackContinue Reading
