Asheville's oldest and most read arts and culture magazine

Rapid River Arts & Culture Magazine is the largest and oldest arts publication in Western North Carolina. Founded in March of 1997, we are highly recognized for our journalistic approach to the fine and performing arts here in the mountains. Our articles examine themes in art as well as the art industry, which is one of the largest industries in Western North Carolina.

Our articles explore the history of the area, and we profile both well-established and new artists. Our departments deal with dining, health, galleries, performances, wine for the wine connoisseur, interviews, poetry and book reviews, information on local and new authors, up-coming events, and movies currently showing in Asheville, NC.

For a listing of current events visit the What to Do Guide!

February 2012

In This Month’s Issue: February 2012

Interviews:
Adam Z. Bowers (pg. 3)
Richard Handy (pg. 6)
Andie MacDowell (pg. 17)

Performance:
Solas (pg. 7)
Rennie Harris Puremovement (pg. 7)
Bravo! – Moscow Festival Ballet (pg. 21)

Stage Preview:
NC Stage – Love Child (pg. 16)
ACT – Chicago (pg. 26)

Fine Art
Arts & Crafts Conference (pg. 19)
Brennen McElhaney (pg. 37)

Shops
Blake Sneed – Bogart’s (pg. 20)
The Chocolate Fetish (pg. 22)
Judi Ferris – The Chocolate Bear (pg. 24)
Angelyn Messer – Strains of Music (pg. 38)

Columnists: James Cassara – Music (pg. 8), Eddie LeShure – Jazz (pg. 10), Greg Vineyard – Fine Art (pg. 18), Michael Parker – Wine (pg. 27), Ted Olson – Poetry (pg. 28), Marcianne Miller – Books (pg. 29), Bill Walz – Artful Living (pg. 31), Max Hammonds, MD – Health (pg. 32), Peter Loewer – The Curmudgeon (pg. 33).

 

    Call for Artists

    The First Annual Rapid River Magazine Cover Design Contest
    This Year’s Theme is Smoky Mountain Magic

    You Could Win:

    • Your Artwork On The Cover Of Rapid River Magazine
    • A Featured Article In Rapid River Magazine
    • Series of One Man Exhibits and Art Events
    • 500 Giclee Prints Of Your Winning Entry
    • $500 in Custom Framing

    Prizes Awarded to Top 3 Entries plus a Peoples Choice Award.
    Look for Entry Form In March Issue
    Submit 5 Designs for $20

    A Portion of the Proceeds Will Benefit Friends of Great Smoky Mountain National Park

    Thank You To Our Fine Sponsors: Sign-a-rama, Great Smokies Creations, MIA Galleries, Van Dyke Gallery, Gallery 262, Frame It To-a-T, Neo Cantina, Jack Of Hearts Pub, Creatures Cafe, Mamacitas Restaurant, Jimmy John’s Subs, Green Light Cafe.