Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about what it is like being an artist in Asheville. Stephen Janton: Being an artist in Asheville is a really exciting and fulfilling experience. Asheville’s unique vibe draws artists from all over the country. I owe most of myContinue Reading
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra continues its 52nd season on Saturday, November 17 at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville. The concert will consist of works by Bizet, Rachmaninoff, and Beethoven, conducted by music director Daniel Meyer, and featuring the renowned pianist Joyce Yang. The evening will begin with theContinue Reading
The River Arts District Studio Stroll is the first, largest, and most walkable tour of working artists’ studios in the region. Located in 19 historic buildings along the French Broad River, the District features artists’ demonstrations and hands-on activities during the 2-day event. Sprinkled throughout the District are lots ofContinue Reading
Owner, TrailBlazers Bar & Grill interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about TrailBlazers. Chef Jose Rosario: We are a family restaurant located in Pisgah Forest. The food we serve is prepared by skilled Chefs in house so you will taste the difference in freshness. QualityContinue Reading
Just like all of us – actress, singer, storyteller, wife, and mother Gwenda LedBetter copes with the trials and tribulations of everyday life. But unlike many, she deals with it creatively by writing poems, stories and plays. Her public performances give voice to her joy and sorrow, frustration and fearContinue Reading
As downtown Ashville’s newest fine art gallery, ArtEtude Gallery Inc. has held off having a Grand Opening event until now. But, the wait is over and the event is planned for the weekend of October 19 through the 21. We chose this weekend after careful consideration, because it was ourContinue Reading
interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: How did you get into painting? Jeff Pittman: Well, my dad’s an artist, so I watched him paint as I was growing up, though I never gave it a try until moving here to Asheville in the late 90’s. I remember some failedContinue Reading
by David Craig Starkey The Asheville Lyric Opera (ALO) is pleased to announce its 14th season for 2012-2013 which will feature three mainstage events and additional supporting programs throughout Western North Carolina. Productions La Traviata October 5 & 6, 2012 – 8 p.m. La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, an audienceContinue Reading
Family Offering Outdoor Adventures Brings the “Next Big Thing” to Asheville by Jeff Greiner In 1971, when my family started Wildwater, the first whitewater rafting outfitter in the Southeast, little did we realize our company would be known as trend-setters in outdoor recreation. Not only did my parents start aContinue Reading
