Reviews
The Bob lives. And on Modern Times he also loves and leers, remembering a past that seems impossibly far away, even as he surveys the details of the Right Now and a not-so-far-off Judgment Day.
Local music matters
With the recent completion of the massive John Paul Jones Arena, and the continuing popularity of music venues like Starr Hill and the Satellite Ballroom, Charlottesville now rivals Richmond for the title of hippest city in Central Virginia.
Jan Cornell is Opinionated
As a citizen of Virginia for 27 years, a union member, a single mom and a staunch Democrat, I feel compelled to write concerning George Felix Allen’s latest faux pas
Sunset Boulevard; The Reverend Horton Heat; Chris Robinson; Vienna Ting; Hollywoodland
This seems to be the week for Hollywood shining a bright light into its dark side. On Friday the revelation comes courtesy of the classic film noir Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Galleries and Exhibitions
Albemarle County Courthouse 501 E. Jeffer-son Court Sq. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. 964-1423. Through October 31: An exhibition of paintings in watercolor, pastel, acrylic and mixed media by Central Virginia Watercolor Guild. Angelo 220 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. Mon-day-Saturday, 11am-6pm. 971-9256. Through October 30: “Quoting Cézanne,” paper and paint collage by Judy McLeod. Art Upstairs 316 […]
Standby blues
Charlottesvillians, if you think you can count on anything in this crazy world of ours, think again. Tiffany’s Seafood, which has operated in the same location on Ivy Road for three decades, served its last steamed shrimpâand then shut its doorsâon August 20.
Multimedia Reviews
Lyle LovettCharlottesville PavilionSaturday, August 26 music Some local music fans might have been under the impression that they had actually seen Lyle Lovett play in town. Granted, the Texas-lovin’ country crooner has hit Charlottesville before, but only with a stripped-down band. And, while those shows were reportedly fine, affecting and enjoyable affairs, the difference between […]
Other News We Heard Last Week
Adult Learning Center 1000 Preston Ave. 245-2815. Hosts “Dialogue Café,” an opportunity for adult English language learners and native English speakers to gather, talk and share experiences. Free. Every Wednesday, 6-8pm and Friday, 1:30-3:30pm. L’Alliance Française 1119 Fifth St. ext., second floor. 973-8268. monticello.avenue.org/ afc. Offers ongoing classes in French language and culture. Contact for […]
Madden NFL ’07
Madden NFL ’07Electronic ArtsVarious platforms games Tell your teachers to forget about homework. Tell your parents you’re eating dinner in your room. Call up some friends and pick up the sticks—it’s game time. Madden ’07 is out. The highest-selling pro football franchise is back for its 17th year with new and improved features, such as […]