by David Simchock Do your holiday photos live up to the excitement and vibrancy of this festive time of year? No? Well, sometimes all it takes are a few tweaks…
Jazz Profile: Jacob Rodriguez
by Eddie LeShure “Jacob sets the bar high for not only saxophonists, but all local musicians. His deep harmonic knowledge and technical ability allow him to play whatever he wants…
Jazz Profile: Justin Ray
by Eddie LeShure “My fondest memory of Justin was at the Las Vegas Hilton in 2006. During Justin’s astounding high-energy solo on “Smile” one night, a lady in the audience…
Photographing Waterfalls
by David Simchock Have you ever seen photos of waterfalls and wondered, “How do they make the water look so smooth?” Well, that soft “cotton” look to the flowing water…
A Book of Wonder and Worry
from Ted Olson, Rapid River Poetry Editor/Columnist It has been quite an honor to serve for more than three years as poetry editor/columnist for Rapid River and to be part…
Jazz Profile: Eve Haslam
by Eddie LeShure “Jazz was always around my life, along with classic rock and Broadway influences, which is why I’m basically a belter. The problem, for years, was I became…
Five Essential Steps for Photographing Fall Foliage
by David Simchock It’s that time of year again.. Time to don the hiking boots, grab the Nikon, and capture the beauty of the fall leaf season. Of course, it…
Sa-Dish-Tic!
– Forbidden Foods, and Matching Wines by Michael Parker In a recent guest opinion printed in the Mountain Xpress, a local animal lover bemoans the local chefs who offer foie…
Word-Weaving in Tennessee
The National Storytelling Festival by Ted Olson Appalachia is a storied land. Every place within the region has its own story, and virtually every person who has spent a significant…