by Michael Parker Dom Catawba Just another Wednesday night in January it was, after a long meeting planning the 2012 Asheville Mardi Gras. I needed a drink. “Need” is a funny word, isn’t it? Yes, need. The need was for a good local dark beer. (People give me a hardContinue Reading
by Max Hammonds, MD New Year’s Eve has come and gone. So have many of the New Year’s resolutions that many people have made, like not texting while driving, taking better care of your health, being nicer to the dog, spending more time with the kids (grandkids). New Year’s resolutionsContinue Reading
by James Cassara At the time I write this 2012 is not yet a month old and we’ve already been blessed with many a fine new release. This month is highlighted by a much deserved reissue, a local artist of note, and one of the great female pop bands ofContinue Reading
from the Sci-Fi Loving Shut-In May our cups runneth over with love by Greg Vineyard Ah, the day of Love. And this year it falls on a Tuesday — how exciting! Tuesdays need that something more to make them less… Tuesdayish. So this is your year to make it happen.Continue Reading
Contraband **1/2 Short Take: A former smuggler returns to his life of crime one last time to save a family member. Reel Take: Contraband, the American remake of a 2008 Icelandic thriller, sounds like a great vehicle for Mark Wahlberg. In many ways it is. He can utilize his streetContinue Reading
Friday, February 3 Frances Greenberg, Elinor Bowman & Lee Entrekin An opening reception for the Asheville Gallery of Art’s featured artists will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited. The exhibition, “Love of Art”, will feature paintings in a variety of media by three ofContinue Reading
Discerning chocolate lovers have been enjoying quality, award winning, handmade chocolates from The Chocolate Fetish since 1986. They use only the finest ingredients and all their signature products are made in small batches to assure you receive maximum freshness. They do not add chemical preservatives or vegetable oils. Rapid RiverContinue Reading
Open publication – Free publishing – More arts In This Month’s Issue: February 2012 Interviews: Adam Z. Bowers (pg. 3) Richard Handy (pg. 6) Andie MacDowell (pg. 17) Performance: Solas (pg. 7) Rennie Harris Puremovement (pg. 7) Bravo! – Moscow Festival Ballet (pg. 21) Stage Preview: NC Stage – LoveContinue Reading
Wings (1927) Since this edition of Rapid River Magazine is going to be our Oscar edition, this month’s special DVD pick is the very first movie to win the Best Picture Oscar. It has just been released on Blu-Ray and DVD in pristine condition. The movie is Wings, a WorldContinue Reading
