“A Thousand Hills: An Exhibit of Rwandan Art”
Founded in 2007, the Ivuka Art Studio is an artist cooperative based in Kigali, Rwanda that showcases the work of local artists and runs a mentoring program for children. “A […]
Chasing down the voodoo of Larry Keel’s bluegrass guitar
It’s Floydfest, June 2003. The evening is thick and balmy, draping the rolling Floyd County landscape in shimmery violets and blues. Along the festival’s arterial corridor, despite main stage bands […]
The Festy Experience works to redefine, well, the festival experience
Every music festival has an identity of its own. Names like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Bumbershoot, and Coachella may have been head scratchers at first, but now they’re branded destination festivals where […]
ARTS Pick: Rhinoceros
Eugène Ionesco lived in France as World War II broke out. In the heart of Europe, he was able to observe firsthand the virtually unchecked spread of Fascism and Nazism […]
Virginia Film Festival announces programming with more to come
On Tuesday afternoon The Virginia Film Festival announced the bulk of its programming for the November 1-5 event with special attention to the commemoration of its 25th anniversary. While a […]
ARTS Pick: Verbs & Vibes
Roscoe B is a decidedly forthright individual with an artisanal approach to telling it like it is. The Richmond native, born Douglas Powell and self-anointed Roscoe Burnems, looms as a local […]
The Melvins lighten up and break a record
For almost 30 years, The Melvins have been playing their own peculiar brand of rock ’n’ roll. While their early sound was reminiscent of contemporaries like late-period Black Flag and […]
October’s First Friday Listings
First Friday is a monthly art event featuring exhibit openings at many Downtown art galleries and additional exhibition venues. Several spaces offer receptions. Listings are compiled in collaboration with Piedmont […]
Film review: Looper
In 2072, living bodies can be tracked. When they’re no longer living, the authorities are alerted. Pity the mafia, which faces the prospect of not killing anyone it wants killed. […]
A fan’s guide to cooking up a stellar Festy Experience
It’s all about your approach. Literally. Wherever it is you may be coming from, once you hit Highway 151, master your anticipation. Ease off the gas, let the windows down, […]