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Interview with owner William Thompson Interviewed by Dennis Ray The Satellite Gallery specializes in bringing local, national and international artists to the Southeast. These artists represent the changing dynamic of contemporary art. Rapid River Magazine: How did you first get interested in selling art? William Thompson: It is quite aContinue Reading

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Interview with owner, Samuel Wood Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rise ‘n Shine is a locally owned and operated small business who use local and organic products to make a wide selection of breakfast dishes, sandwiches, fresh juices, and smoothies. Free range eggs and chicken, organic carrots, organic greens, organic milkContinue Reading

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NC Stage welcomes two dynamic performers this January with some inspiring, heartwarming, and local stories. Barbara Bates Smith, noted for her Off-Broadway adaptation and performance of “Ivy Rowe” from Lee Smith’s Fair and Tender Ladies, will be performing her new play, “Go, Granny, Go,” the touring show highlighting the storyContinue Reading

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RAD Photographer / Artist / Instructor interviewed by Dennis Ray A native of New Jersey, award-winning photographer David Simchock has had a life-long interest in the arts, although his early career aspirations brought him into the corporate world, practicing as a mechanical engineer in New York City and later inContinue Reading

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Owners of the Cotton Mill Studios The Historic Cotton Mill Studios, located in the River Arts District of Asheville is what remains of the Cotton Mill Complex which was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1995. The building was purchased by potters Eileen & Marty Black (The Potter’s Mark Ltd.)Continue Reading

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Co-owner of The Chocolate Fetish Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little bit about your holiday gift items now available at The Chocolate Fetish. Bill Foley: We have a wide variety of items including hand molded three dimensional holiday figures and lots of festive gift boxes.Continue Reading

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After multiple years of increasingly popular shows in their home base of Asheville, and coming off a headlining slot at the Wynn Resort Macao’s “Christmas In August Extravaganza,” which saw fans ripping off their clothes and throwing themselves into the ocean out of sheer sketch comedic ecstasy, the Bernstein FamilyContinue 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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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