Full speed ahead Someone’s up to something in Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information, a thought-provoking play that explores the mysterious complexity of human connection at breakneck speed. Comprised of over 50 tantalizingly titled playlets portraying fragments of life, Live Arts’ production sees 10 actors bring more than 100 characters to life over the course of […]
To the limit Bask in a kaleidoscope of movement at dance company Pilobolus’ Big Five-Oh! Tour. The iconic dance troupe is known for its radical performances that test the limits of human physicality to showcase the beauty and power of connected bodies. In celebration of turning 50, Pilobolus draws on its history to present a […]
Is it just us, or are cookies the ultimate treat? They can be sweet, they can be savory, or they can be simple enough to dunk (or daintily dip, pinky up!) in a cup of English breakfast. You can serve them at parties, you can pack them in a kid’s lunch, you can pile them […]
Listen with caution: Canadian punk band PUP’s name may be an abbreviation for “pathetic waste of potential,” but don’t let that fool you—its fourth album, THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND, marks a clever new marriage between melody and chaos. And according to lead singer Stefan Babcock, chaos is where PUP feels most at home, saying “there […]
Metamorpho-sing: Revel in the atmosphere of a vintage jazz club at Love the Color of Your Butterfly, a deeply personal program from renowned soprano and Victory Hall Opera founding troupe member Janinah Burnett. Performing an original blend of “clazz,” a fusion of jazz and opera, Burnett musically explores her life and career with support from […]
Don’t skip the preview: The 35th annual Virginia Film Festival is less than two months away, and organizers are giving us a head start with the sneak preview screening of writer-director Rodrigo García’s comedy-drama, Raymond & Ray. Shot in Richmond, Virginia, the film stars Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke as estranged half-brothers who reunite at […]
Re-Fashioned Square After years of increasing vacancies and rumors of big development plans, Fashion Square Mall has a new owner: Home Depot. The Atlanta-based hardware big-box company purchased the entire property at the corner of Seminole Trail and Rio Road, minus the Belk Women’s store and the former JCPenny location on September 1, according to […]
Genre smashing: Richmond-based Butcher Brown is breaking the rules in the best way possible. The band’s upcoming album, Butcher Brown Presents Triple Trey featuring Tennishu and R4ND4ZZO BIGB4ND, deconstructs big-band jazz and reshapes it into “solar music,” a term coined to describe Butcher Brown’s Southern-leaning, sometimes psychedelic fusion. “We get daps from the jazz cats, […]
Baked grooves: Formed in a college dorm in Boone, North Carolina, The Nude Party got its start at a regular gig as a house band, where performing in the buff earned the group a reputation as “the naked party band.” Nude Party’s sophomore album, Midnight Manor, harkens back to those house party days with a […]
In vino ars: Say so long to summer by enjoying wine and art at the Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard Art Festival, a day-long showcase of local creatives. Sip on a sparkling white as you peruse works from 18 artists in a variety of mediums. And a crisp rosé pairs nicely with soulful blues-folk from […]