by Dennis Ray Pile it on! Never have the words “More Food, More Taste, More Personality,” ever rang more true. After years of dainty panini domination for lunchtime sandwiches here in Asheville, Lenny’s Sub Shop moves the trend toward the big, the overflowing, and the incredibly stuffed. Their large versionContinue Reading
by Parker Davis The classic story of South Pacific, after traversing the spectrum of art forms and earning success as a novel, a broadway musical, and a film, will debut this month in Asheville as an opera. The book, Tales of the South Pacific, was published in 1947 and premieredContinue Reading
The 37th Annual Sourwood Festival takes place on August 9 & 10, 2014 in Black Mountain, “The Little Town That Rocks.” “Sourwood” is a free, non-alcoholic, family-oriented festival with over 200 vendor booths, free entertainment, children’s area, and more. Local residents and visitors from all over the Southeast enjoy theContinue Reading
Fine Artist Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: What are your favorite subjects to paint and why? Joyce Schlapkohl: That’s always an interesting question. I like what excites me about any subject. Often it’s the lighting on the image or an emotion that gets stirred or just a beautifulContinue Reading
owner of Mine & Yours Consignments Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about Mine & Yours Consignments. Lori Dawson: If you’re looking for a warm friendly atmosphere to shop for gently used second hand treasures, this is your kind of place. We offer a largeContinue Reading
on Display at Andrew Charles Gallery WNC’s “New Art Destination,” the Andrew Charles Gallery, presents the varied work of local artist Sandee Johnson in a one-woman show titled Proliferation, on view from May 31 through July 16, 2014. After living in eight cities on five continents, Johnson decided to returnContinue Reading
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Featuring the music of Neil Sedaka, and Rogers and Hammerstein’s A Grand Night For Singing. HART’s next two shows are sure fire crowd pleasers. Coming first: Breaking Up is Hard to Do, a musical comedy set in the Catskills at Esther’s Paradise Resort onContinue Reading
Celebrate the art of craft this summer as the Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts two annual events. Clay Day takes place at the Folk Art Center in June, and the highly anticipated Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will be held at the U.S. Cellular Center in July. Clay DayContinue Reading
Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15: Jonas’ first stroll performances in a vibrant new setting. Jonas Gerard’s live painting performances have long been a favorite River Arts District event for locals and out of town visitors alike. Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, they are a greatContinue Reading
