ARTS Pick: Woody Guthrie’s American Song
Every folk and Americana musician (and even many rockers) stands on the shoulders of Woody Guthrie. Born of Depression-era hardship, his music came in the form of ballads (“California Stars”), […]
MarieBette expands its operations
MarieBette Café & Bakery has expanded its baking operations into a new building about a block away from the French café at 700 Rose Hill Dr. The satellite space has […]
ARTS Pick: Fiddler’s Convention on Duck Mountain
Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Orpheus Supertones mash up with Charlottesville’s Uncle Henry’s Favorites for a Fiddler’s Convention on Duck Mountain. The collective brings more than 50 years of experience to a showcase […]
ARTS Pick: Lucero
When Lucero formed in 1998, the band knew it wanted to redefine the metal and punk landscape its members had been working in their Tennessee hometown. With a heart for […]
In with a bang: Local Independence Day events
If you’re staying in town for the extra- long July 4 weekend, you won’t be able to wave a sparkler without hitting a parade, concert or fireworks display. Here’s a list of […]
LIVING Picks: Week of June 28- July 4
FOOD & DRINK Cooking class Wednesday, June 28 Learn from the master as Rachel Pennington of The Pie Chest demonstrates how to make a summertime favorite—strawberry rhubarb shortcake—in this hands-on […]
In brief: Eye-popping turnout, cereal beat-in and more
Get out the vote The big news in the 2017 primary was record turnout for a non-presidential primary. Democrats were particularly energized, significantly topping their last gubernatorial primary in 2009. […]
ARTS Pick: Lovefest
Forty bands. Two stages. 23 hours of music. Lovefest is a response through art to the civil rights struggles shaking the community. From early-morning meditation to midday belly dancing to […]
Local cheesemonger takes the podium at international competition
By Alexa Nash & Erin O’Hare Last week, local cheesemonger Nadjeeb Chouaf, owner of Flora Artisanal Cheese and a consultant for Timbercreek Market’s cheese counter, brought his work to the […]
ARTS Pick: Electric Kif
A Mexican bass player, a French guitarist, a keyboardist from Philadelphia and a drummer from Miami walk into a bar—and take the stage. Hopefully you’re in the audience to witness […]