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Above the Waterfall written by Ron Rash reviewed by Lauren Harr Spare and taut, Ron Rash’s work is always a pleasure. He is able, in a few well chosen words, to simultaneously create devastation and awe. His new novel, Above the Waterfall, may be his most lyrical yet. Rash, aContinue Reading

Friday, August 29 Stories and Music of Faith, Hope, Charity A program of inspiration, 7-9 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 768 Asbury Rd., Candler, NC. Info: (828) 670-0051 or stjoanofarc3640@bellsouth.net. Benefits church ministry and programs. August 29 – September 1 The Core of Our Labor Day WeekendContinue Reading

Now through August 3 Hello Dolly! HART presents a musical production full of elaborate sets, costumes and orchestra along with a cast and crew of nearly forty. August 1 & 2 at 7:30 p.m.; August 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $24 for Adults; $20 for Seniors; Students $12. $8 ticketsContinue Reading

Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival The five week festival will perform concerts in Swannanoa in Kittredge Theater on the Warren Wilson College campus on July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 and in Waynesville at the Waynesville Performing Arts Center on July 6, 13, 20, and 27. All concerts begin atContinue Reading

POEMS WANTED! Enter Rapid River Magazine’s Annual Poetry Contest. 5 Winners! Prizes include: Tickets to local concerts; Tickets to the Opera, Mellow Mushroom Gift Certificates, and, books from Malaprops. Any unpublished poem, 35 lines or less is wanted. Deadline: May 31, 2015. Reading fee: $5 for three poems. The winningContinue Reading

CALL FOR ARTISTS The First Annual Rapid River Magazine Cover Design Contest Entry Deadline: May 20, 2012 Submit your work and pay online –> Click Here Entry Forms Available at These Locations Asheville Asheville Lyric Opera * 236-0670, YMI Building, 39 S. Market Street Bistro 1896 * 251-1300, 7 PackContinue Reading