Business in a More Beautiful World by Ron Czecholinski & Kathleen Colburn Here in this beautiful place – the mountains of western North Carolina – and in many places around the world, communities of people are gathering together. We share interests, values, gardens and lawnmowers. We need and want toContinue Reading
Joyce Schlapkohl presents Reflections of Summer, on display August 1-31. “For many years, I studied, taught and painted in watercolor,” says Joyce, who is a past president of the Blue Ridge Watermedia Society and a signature member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina. “After a while, I felt aContinue Reading
Two Novelists: Elizabeth Gilbert & Jeannette Walls Malaprop’s bookstore will present two ticketed events this month. Catch Jeannette Walls for a discussion and signing of The Silver Star on June 6, and Elizabeth Gilbert for a discussion and signing of The Signature of All Things on June 27. Jeannette Walls:Continue Reading
by Peter Loewer “A month or so ago I marched in here and said that I was as mad as hell,” said the Curmudgeon as he walked into the General Store, and as often is the case when anger takes hold of his psyche, his complexion began to get highlightsContinue Reading
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 isn’t all that difficult to achieve, but you do need to understand the basic exposure controls of your camera (and,Continue Reading
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 amount of time in a specific Appalachian place has been affected by—indeed, has become part of—that story. The region’s artistsContinue Reading
Help Kinsey Claire Vaitkus Reach the Miss North Carolina Pageant Kinsey Claire Vaitkus was awarded the title of Miss Appalachian USA 2013 through the Miss North Carolina pageant in High Point, North Carolina last November. The winner of the 2013 title is awarded a chance at Miss America, and aContinue Reading
Written by Michael Hopping review by Marcianne Miller Looking for cheery, sun-dazzled stories for your vacation reading? Then don’t put MacTiernan’s Bottle in your beach bag. The collection of 13 short stories and an essay by local author Michael Hopping is not a throw-away item. It’s meant to grab yourContinue Reading
