Overflowing with inspiration
By Dave Gil de Rubio The ancient Greek playwright Euripides said, “To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.” It’s a sentiment Paul Janeway, the namesake of […]
In brief
Call for IMPACT Members of Interfaith Ministries Promoting Action by Congregating Together held a “justice ministry rally” on February 26, calling for city and county leaders to address transit issues […]
In fine voice
Some of Charlottesville’s most talented vocalists take flight at Songbirds & Divas. Ti Ames, Richelle Claiborne (right), and Leslie M. Scott-Jones stir the soul with powerful renditions of songs by […]
Jump shots
Seeing is sometimes unbelievable at the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour short film screenings. Take to the mountains, the sea, and uncharted terrain as you ride along with […]
What’s shakin’
It’s impossible to deny the Grateful Dead’s place in the rock music zeitgeist. From Steal Your Face and dancing bears artwork, to concert tape trading and tie-dyed T-shirts, love for […]
In brief
Trials and tribulations During a February 15 hearing, Shawna Murphy was found competent to stand trial for the alleged murder of Charlottesville author and arts enthusiast Matthew Farrell. Questions about […]
In flux
By Dave Cantor In early February, saxophonist Ken Vandermark flew from his Chicago home to London for a series of shows paying tribute to the late Peter Brötzmann—a prickly figure […]
Storied songs
When Guatemalan singer-songwriter Sara Curruchich sings in her mother tongue, the heart and soul of her message is clear. A Mayan Kaqchikel woman, Curruchich performs rock, folk, and traditional music […]
Her own style
Madi Diaz is done making other performers sound good. After a stadium tour opening for Harry Styles, followed by watching the megastar perform night after night as a member of […]
Short-timers, big impact
When you remove books from the shelves of school libraries, who benefits? And, more importantly, who suffers? (Hint: future generations.) These are questions that The ABCs of Book Banning examines […]