winners of our annual poetry contest - Rapid River Magazine
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R A P I D R I V E R A R T S<br />
we love this place<br />
The Cathedral in<br />
Port-au-Prince was<br />
destroyed by the<br />
earthquake.<br />
Help Heal Haiti Benefit Concert<br />
Bob Hinkle (www.bobhinkle.com) and Kim Hughes, co-owners<br />
<strong>of</strong> the White Horse, and Nikki Talley, benefit coordinator and<br />
performer (www.nikkitalley.com), are coordinating a benefit to take<br />
place Saturday and Sunday, February 6 & 7. Don Talley <strong>of</strong> www.<br />
blackmountainmusicscene.com, Nancy Mason <strong>of</strong> www.nancymasondesign.com<br />
and many volunteers are donating thier time, products,<br />
and brainpower to this event in order to raise money for Haiti.<br />
Current performer list includes: David Holt, Akira Satake, Kat<br />
Williams, Sons <strong>of</strong> Ralph, Nikki Talley, Menage, Paco Shipp, Sirius<br />
B, Ol’ Hoopty, Ty Gilpin, Daniel Barber, Kim Hughes & Rich Inman,<br />
RiYen Roots. Saturday, February 6 from 7 to 11:30 and Sunday,<br />
February 7 from 2 to 11:00. Music from 2 to 6 p.m, and the<br />
Superbowl on the mega screen from 6:30 to 11 p.m. White Horse<br />
Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC. For<br />
more information call (828) 669-0816, or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.<br />
Watch the Game, Help Those in Haiti<br />
The Flat Rock Cinema will hold a Superbowl party and benefit for the Red Cross to help<br />
with the efforts in Haiti on Sunday, February 7. The game will be featured on an 18-foot<br />
high definition screen. Doors open at 4 p.m. for pre-game shows and kick-<strong>of</strong>f is at 6:25<br />
p.m. Admission is a $5 donation and registration<br />
must be made online at www.flatrockcinema.com.<br />
The food bar will be open and serving a full menu,<br />
including beer and wine.<br />
The Flat Rock Cinema is a locally owned and<br />
operated bistro-style cinema featuring local brews<br />
and great prices. The cinema is located at 2700<br />
Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, NC. Please call<br />
(828) 697-2463 or visit www.flatrockcinema.com<br />
for a complete food and beverage menu and driving<br />
directions.<br />
People hunt through debris<br />
in Port-au-Prince.<br />
Writers for Feature Articles<br />
<strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> needs good writers willing to cover local<br />
businesses, artists, performances, and events.<br />
INTERESTED?<br />
Call (828) 646-0071, or e-mail info@rapidrivermagazine.com<br />
ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE<br />
Established in 1997 • Volume Thirteen, Number Six<br />
FEBRUARY 2010<br />
www.rapidrivermagazine.com<br />
Publisher/Editor: Dennis Ray<br />
Managing Editor: Beth Gossett<br />
Marketing: Dennis Ray<br />
Staff Photographer: Dennis Ray<br />
Layout & Design: Simone Bouyer<br />
Poetry Editor: Ted Olson<br />
Pro<strong>of</strong>reader: Mary Wilson<br />
Accounting: Sharon Cole<br />
Distribution: Dennis Ray<br />
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:<br />
Tim “T-Bone” Arem, Cindy Carpenter,<br />
James Cassara, Michael Cole,<br />
Lynn Daniels, Philip DeAngelo,<br />
Amy Downs, John Ellis,<br />
Bill Foley, Beth Gossett,<br />
Susanne Hackett, Steven R. Hageman,<br />
Max Hammonds, MD, Phil Hawkins,<br />
Lindsay Hearn, Pam J. Hecht,<br />
Harmony Johnson, Phil Juliano,<br />
Chip Kaufmann, Michelle Keenan,<br />
Amanda Leslie, Peter Loewer,<br />
Kathleen Meyers, Kay S. Miller,<br />
April Nance, Ted Olson,<br />
Michael Parker, Joseph Rathbone,<br />
Dennis Ray, Bridget Risdon,<br />
Jennifer Saylor, Eric Scheider,<br />
Erin Scholze, Ben Sidelinger,<br />
Clara S<strong>of</strong>ia, Greg Vineyard,<br />
Bill Walz, Kim Zdanowicz,<br />
Joe Zinich.<br />
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February 2010 Vol. 13 No. 6<br />
About the Cover: An entirely edible chocolate<br />
sculture by artist and chocolatier Elizabeth<br />
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2 Performance<br />
Punch Brothers . . . . 2<br />
Aquila Theatre Company . . . 2<br />
Destino . . . . . . 5<br />
Asheville Symphony Orchestra . . 12<br />
Echo Early Music Festival . . 12<br />
nicholas leichter dance . . . . 35<br />
Comedy Club: Josh Sneed . . 35<br />
10 Stage Preview<br />
NC Stage: True West . . . . . . 10<br />
NC Stage: The Trunk Show . . . . . 10<br />
11 Noteworthy<br />
The Downtown Market . . . . . . 11<br />
Joyful Noise Center . . . . 38<br />
13 Columns<br />
Bill Walz - Artful Living. . . . . . 13<br />
James Cassara - Music. . . . . . 14<br />
Peter Loewer - Thoreau’s Garden . 17<br />
Joe Zinich - Beer . . . . . . 18<br />
Michael Parker - Wine . . . . 19<br />
Joseph Rathbone - Youth Culture . . 23<br />
Ted Olson - Poetry . . . . . . 28<br />
Beth Gossett - Book Reviews . . . . 31<br />
Greg Vineyard - Fine Art . . . . 34<br />
Max Hammonds, MD - Health . . 39<br />
15 Music<br />
James Richards . . . . . . 15<br />
The Howlies . . . . . . 16<br />
Merlefest 2010 . . . . . . 16<br />
20 Restaurant Guide<br />
24 Movie Reviews<br />
33 Fine Art<br />
Jonas Gerard . . . . . . 5<br />
Constance Williams . . . . . . 33<br />
Folk Art Center . . . . . . 32<br />
36 What to Do Guide<br />
Best in Show by Phil Juliano. . . 37<br />
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Callie & Cats by Amy Downs . . . 37<br />
Corgi Tales by Phil Hawkins . . 37<br />
Dragin by Michael Cole. . . 37<br />
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4 February 2010 — RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE — Vol. 13, No. 6