Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
In October of 1955, newspaper readers came across a letter from someone signed “Non-Eligible Bachelor,” bemoaning his unmarried fate. The advice columnist to whom…
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Flat Rock Playhouse Stages 12 Angry Men at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse.
Built in 1905, the Historic Henderson County Courthouse was the stage for many a trial during its 90-year history as the county’s bedrock for…
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Stand Up Comedy Takes Guts, Talent and a Degree of Insanity
On his deathbed, the great British dramatic actor Edmund Kean (1789-1833) was reputed to have said “Dying is easy; comedy is hard.” And there’s…
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Magic in the Air
When he was about seven years old, Mark DeVerges had a magical experience, in the most literal sense. He was part of a children’s…
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An Act of Pod
Carlos Steward sits back in his chair and stretches his legs. “Man,” he says. “I love everybody.” Steward’s open-arms philosophy sums up his approach…
Read MoreA Fairy Tale Come True
Lisa K. Bryant may just be a young actress’ best friend. “I’m writing as an actress,” says Bryant. “You want those great roles and…
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Ring Tones
Watching members of the Blue Ridge Ringers in concert is like seeing the many pieces of a precision time piece working in union, while…
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How I Did It: The Wizard of Wonder
Asheville magician Ricky Boone has had to overcome major physical obstacles to do what he loves. Diagnosed with a rare bone disease as a…
Read MoreDanse Macabre – Terpsicorps Unveils The Many Deaths Of Edward Gorey
K is for Kate who was struck with an axe. L is for Leo who swallowed some tacks. M is for Maud who was…
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