River Arts District Artist Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about the artists at 375 Depot. Julie Bell: First, I’d like to tell you about my great studio-mates in Suite 107 at 375 Depot. They have helped me release creative energies that were inside meContinue Reading
One of Beethoven’s most popular symphonies will headline the program when the Asheville Symphony Orchestra takes the stage November 17 for the third concert in its Masterworks series. Music Director Daniel Meyer will conduct the Asheville Symphony Orchestra as it performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 for the second half ofContinue Reading
Rapid River Magazine: How did you get into painting? Karen Keil Brown: I have been creating art as long as I can remember. After graduating from college with an art degree, the time I have dedicated to my craft has varied through out the years. When we were raising ourContinue Reading
Brainstorms and Other Magic from Abstract Painter Gayle Paul In nearly 50 years as a professional artist, Gayle Paul has never been accused of complacency with the creative process. “Painting for me has been a continuous, fascinating and evolving exploration of color and line,” she says. So true, that whenContinue Reading
Interview with owners Gary and Marcella Taylor Interviewed by Dennis Ray Rapid River Magazine: I’m sitting here this morning with Gary and Marcella Taylor, the owners of Asheville’s Cafe 64. First of all, I would like to congratulate both of you on the one year anniversary of your cafe. ThatContinue Reading
Join us for the 66th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville, October 17–20, 2013. Nearly 200 juried artists of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be selling works of clay, metal, wood, jewelry, fiber, paper, natural materials, leather and mixed media.Continue Reading
While Western North Carolina is heralded for its magnificent autumn beauty, those in the art community know the best local color is found at the Weaverville Art Safari’s fall studio tour. Held on November 2 and 3, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this year’s weekend show boasts moreContinue Reading
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre presents the off-Broadway musical hit, The Last Five Years beginning October 11 in the Feichter Studio. New York actor Tony Lance returns to the HART Stage for this special two week run which will benefit the HART Stage II building campaign. The Last Five YearsContinue Reading
“Even a man who is pure in heart….” Our Halloween cover is homage to Long Chaney Jr’s portrayal of Larry Talbot in the classic horror film The Wolfman. It was released in December, 1941, as World War II menaced, with a modest budget of $180,000. Directed by George Waggner, theContinue Reading
