Relief in the Shadows
Waititi films among those offered by new streaming service In 2017, director Taika Waititi emerged a new name in Hollywood when he helmed the…
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Bloody Madison
Stuck in the past with Ron Rash’s The World Made Straight William Faulkner once observed of the South that “the past is never dead, it…
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Creativity in Crisis
World-class film event weathers worldwide challenges When they first launched the Tryon International Film Festival five years ago, Beau Menetre and Kirk Gollwitzer aimed…
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Smooth Gait in a Bumpy World
Club sustains itself with a casual atmosphere and close connections On a clear day in September, the late summer sun warms the rolling green pastures…
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The Henderson County Public Library Curates Your Next Movie Night
In the era of Netflix and Hulu, binge-watching shows and movies has become a hallmark of the home-entertainment experience, especially during a time when…
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Leading Avid Birders at FENCE and Beyond
The 384 acres of Foothills Equestrian Nature Center — on the South Carolina border at the lower rim of Polk County — includes pockets…
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Seizing a New Day
Over its more than 80-year history, Brevard Music Center has seen plenty of historic performances by some of the biggest names in classical, jazz, and Americana. Summers around the lake at the center’s campus have usually been soundtracked by arias, symphonies, and string quartets, as the stage has played host to such legendary performers at Yo-Yo Ma, Renée Fleming, and Joshua Bell.
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The Monarchy Party
Elizabeth from 1998 is not only relevant, it’s radiantly dressed British royalty is a tough beat in 2020. You have the hats and the…
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Of Flappers and Philosophers
The 2020s comes in with a roar for Flat Rock lecture The beaded dresses. The skyscrapers. The Great Gatsby. The 1920s were a jazz…
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Not Your Weird Uncle’s Taxidermy
Erin Derham’s Stuffed Breathes New Life into a (Literally) Dead Art Picture a taxidermist. Odds are you imagine a bearded man in hunting gear…
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