Poetic journey: For more than a decade, recently retired UVA professor and poet Gregory Orr has been writing what he describes as “the book”—an imagined tome containing every poem and song ever written. Inspired by the tradition of lyric poetry, Selected Books of the Beloved is a celebration of love, feeling, and the transformative power […]
By Samantha Federico When the coronavirus halted live music in spring of 2020, and stopped most recording studios and radio stations from operating normally, Jeff Sweatman’s career suffered a familiar fate—he lost his job as the program director for Charlottesville’s WCNR 106.1 The Corner in a round of pandemic-related layoffs. In the same month, Grammy-winning […]
By Richard DiCicco, Carol Diggs, Brielle Entzminger, and Maeve Hayden It’s the most wonderful time of the year: freshly sharpened No. 2 pencils, big boxes of crayons, and all the gel pens (erasable ones, please!). And we’re happy to report that schools in the city and county will look pretty much like they did pre-pandemic. […]
City employee concerned about city’s refusal to fire insurrectionist Since interim Charlottesville City Manager Michael Rogers announced this month that the city would not be terminating an employee who participated in the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, there’s been community backlash—and the decision has stirred up concern among other city employees. […]
Steve Keene has produced more than 300,000 paintings in his lifetime, so when we asked our readers to share images of the prolific artist’s work that they own, we were delighted by the brisk response. Here’s a look at some of the Keenes that are displayed locally.
Golden voices: Singer-songwriters Emmylou Harris and Mary Chapin Carpenter are two of the most prolific women in music. A 14-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Harris’ eloquently straightforward songwriting and expressive voice share the hard-earned wisdom that comes with experience. Experience is also the muse for Chapin Carpenter on her most recent record, […]
Can you dig it?: The party never stops for Magic City Hippies (above), the Miami-based alt-pop group composed of Robby Hunter, Pat Howard, and John Coughlin. The trio embraces everything from AM radio rock and poolside pop to nimble raps and salsa—all layered over a current of psychedelic funk. Quarantine didn’t stop the boys from […]
Words matter: The power of verse steals the show at POETRY LIVE!, the third installment of Live Arts’ poetry showcase. Six local poets, including Audrey Parks, Sara Robinson, and Dr. Lesley Wheeler, will read work inspired by the theme “transformations,” a reference to Live Arts’ 2022-23 season. Poems explore the nature of change, the mutable […]
Monkeypox a public health emergency The Biden administration has declared the nationwide monkeypox virus outbreak a public health emergency, allowing the federal government to assist states with testing, treatment, and vaccine distribution more quickly. “We’re prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus, and we urge every American to take […]
Oops! … let’s do it again: Don your denim on denim, low-rise bottoms, velour tracksuits, and flippy fedoras to celebrate the emancipation of the princess of pop at It’s Britney Bitch Burlesque: A Tribute to Britney Spears. The Britney-inspired routines will get your tail feathers moving as you sing, laugh, and cry along to smash […]