50 Shades of Grey **1/2 Short Take: This film adaptation of the bestselling novel is a cross between The Story of O and a made-for-TV movie on Lifetime or Oxygen. Reel Take: While I am not a fan nor have I read the source material by E.L. James, I amContinue Reading
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Anything for Love will screen Tuesday, February 10, 2015. The Anton’s will also introduce their renamed film society, WNC Film Society and their new venue to the Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Arden and Mills River areas. Former New Orleans resident, Tom Anton, now resident ofContinue Reading
Still Weird and Proud of It It’s lucky number 13 for the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! This true Asheville oddity has been happening for 13 years, offering local and imported preforming artists the opportunity to create and showcase new, unique work. The festival features a variety of artists including actors,Continue Reading
The Ideas and People Who Make This – A More Beautiful World By Kathleen Colburn Greg’s work always makes me smile. His monthly articles most often make me laugh. He brings us joy and a reason to keep our gigantic dictionaries. He is indeed someone who makes this – AContinue Reading
The holiday season is upon us. by Chip Kaufmann & Michelle Keenan That means Hollywood will be rolling out some big-budget mainstream crowd pleasers and Oscar contenders. Whether it’s wholesome family fun, a CGI action-fest, or art house fare, there’s something for everyone at your local theatres. Here are someContinue Reading
Preview by Kathleen Colburn A Contemplative Photography Companion for the Journey Home, written by Tina FireWolf. “Invite yourself into the room… into the conversation, into the moment – into your life fully alive.” Like many people, I am challenged every day by the speed and busyness of my life. BeingContinue Reading
by James Cassara I’m again limiting my reviews to around 150 words each, attempting to cover as much music as I can. There’s just so much good stuff out there worth mentioning! As always buying your music from one of our many fine independent record stores is the way toContinue Reading
Calvary **** ½ Short Take: A good priest in a small Irish town receives a mysterious confessional death threat as payback for the sins of the church. REEL TAKE: John Michael McDonough’s Calvary is a powerful character-driven drama strewn with dark comedy throughout, but it is not a dark comedy.Continue 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
