John Kelly is a writer. Sometimes, he’s a songwriter. And with “Three Bright Stars,” he proves he’s a pretty damn good one. Best known for his work as the Virginia Film Festival’s PR pointman, Kelly has been writing for decades—penning reams of corporate communications along with songs. Before moving to Charlottesville in 2001, Kelly started […]
John Kelly is a writer. Sometimes, he’s a songwriter. And with “Three Bright Stars,” he proves he’s a pretty damn good one. Best known for his work as the Virginia Film Festival’s PR pointman, Kelly has been writing for decades—penning reams of corporate communications along with songs. Before moving to Charlottesville in 2001, Kelly started […]
For artist Janet Bruce, the forced isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic was an opportunity to turn inward, to seek solace in nature and delve into a deep exploration of color. Directing her attention to the color theories of Goethe and Eugène Chevreul, as well as modern and contemporary colorists, Bruce produced over 360 color studies. […]
Jazz duo Allison Miller & Carmen Staaf used pandemic distancing as an opportunity to heighten the intimacy in their music. The result is Nearness, an electrifying full-length album of original compositions with a few standards. Drummer and composer Miller’s pop-like original “Dan Dan” opens the record, followed by pianist Staaf’s wistful and moving “Blue Thrush.” […]
Cozy up to your Valentine at Winter Songs & Stories, an intimate evening of music from the British Isles and America. Early Access Music Project artists Brian Kay, David McCormick, Peter Walker, and Sarah Walker spin tales and tunes featuring baroque violin, robust bagpipe, and bewitching vocals. The musicians draw from many inspirations, including music […]
Saturday 2/11 Couples and singles are invited to Black Love, a symposium and soirée hosted by comedian Chris Alan with DJs, dancing, a couple’s fashion show, and a panel discussion on self-care, mental health, and love. @bpncville Monday 2/13 Take the girls out for Galentine’s Day screenings of Bridesmaids at Alamo and Clueless at Violet […]
Fun comes first for Kendall Street Company. That’s not to say, though, that the quintet isn’t serious about musicianship. The lineup, Louis Smith (rhythm guitar/lead vox), Brian Roy (bass), Ryan Wood (drums), Ben Laderberg (lead guitar), and Jake Vanaman (sax/keys), is stacked with talent (the group covers the Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Alanis Morrisette, DEVO, […]
Love is in the air! To celebrate, we asked you to submit Valentine’s Day haiku that summed up the season—and you delivered. Here’s the contest winner, plus 10 more 17-syllable poems that got our hearts beating. Winner The geese in a V… Streaked, honked, to the low slung sun. Did we love the sky? by […]
Treat your ears to a bevy of never-before-heard sounds at an intimate evening with Alash. The trio of Bady-Dorzhu Ondar, Ayan-ool Sam, and Ayan Shirizhik began studying Tuvan music in childhood, and are now masters of throat singing, a technique for producing multiple pitches at the same time. Alash’s sound is continually evolving, a result […]
American rock outfit Journey never stopped believin’. The rock ‘n’ roll hall of famers are on the road celebrating 50 legendary years with the Freedom tour, “a special evening full of fun and rockin’ good memories,” according to founder Neal Schon. The band performs from its classic catalog, including “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,”and […]
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library 2450 Old Ivy Rd. “Visions of Progress” showcases portraits that African Americans in central Virginia commissioned from the Holsinger Studio during the first decades of the 20th century, and other permanent exhibitions. Baker Gallery Woodberry Forest School, 898 Woodberry Forest Rd., Woodberry Forest. “Studies in Nature” by Kelly […]