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Rapid River Magazine: How did you get into painting? Karen Keil Brown: I have been creating art as long as I can remember. After graduating from college with an art degree, the time I have dedicated to my craft has varied through out the years. When we were raising ourContinue Reading

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Brainstorms and Other Magic from Abstract Painter Gayle Paul In nearly 50 years as a professional artist, Gayle Paul has never been accused of complacency with the creative process. “Painting for me has been a continuous, fascinating and evolving exploration of color and line,” she says. So true, that whenContinue Reading

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Interview with owners Gary and Marcella Taylor Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: I’m sitting here this morning with Gary and Marcella Taylor, the owners of Asheville’s Cafe 64. First of all, I would like to congratulate both of you on the one year anniversary of your cafe. ThatContinue Reading

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Join us for the 66th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville, October 17–20, 2013. Nearly 200 juried artists of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be selling works of clay, metal, wood, jewelry, fiber, paper, natural materials, leather and mixed media.Continue Reading

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While Western North Carolina is heralded for its magnificent autumn beauty, those in the art community know the best local color is found at the Weaverville Art Safari’s fall studio tour. Held on November 2 and 3, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this year’s weekend show boasts moreContinue Reading

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The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre presents the off-Broadway musical hit, The Last Five Years beginning October 11 in the Feichter Studio. New York actor Tony Lance returns to the HART Stage for this special two week run which will benefit the HART Stage II building campaign. The Last Five YearsContinue Reading

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“Even a man who is pure in heart….” Our Halloween cover is homage to Long Chaney Jr’s portrayal of Larry Talbot in the classic horror film The Wolfman. It was released in December, 1941, as World War II menaced, with a modest budget of $180,000. Directed by George Waggner, theContinue Reading

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The Classic Wineseller invites you to enjoy four consecutive Saturday evenings of live jazz. The Wineseller’s second annual Fall for Jazz series features many of western North Carolina’s top jazz performers Saturday evenings from October 12 through November 2, 2013. The series kicks off on Saturday, October 12 with EveContinue Reading