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‘A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant’ at Violet Crown 9/12–9/18

Chronicling the extraordinary life and career of a prolific artist, A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant illustrates how, over five decades and 10 U.S. presidents, the […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 10, 2025

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Author Tochi Eze discusses ancestral curses and diasporic identity

Tochi Eze is a Nigerian fiction writer and scholar whose debut novel, This Kind of Trouble, explores the relationships between language and power through intergenerational identity, mental health, colonialism, and […]

Sarah Lawson | September 3, 2025

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Chatham County Line at The Southern Café & Music Hall 9/5

North Carolina roots stalwarts Chatham County Line, known for its blend of bluegrass, folk, country, and rock ‘n’ roll, is riding high off the release of its 10th studio album […]

C-VILLE Writers | September 3, 2025

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Valerie McQueen at The Stage at WTJU 8/29

Singer-songwriter Valerie McQueen treks in from the Shenandoah Valley for an evening of Americana at Offbeat Roadhouse. Drawing influence from genre standouts like Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss, McQueen’s strong […]

C-VILLE Writers | August 27, 2025

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Disney’s Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour at John Paul Jones Arena 8/29

In a crossover combining fantasy and sci-fi tailored for kids, tweens, and the young at heart, Disney’s Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour brings elements of two popular film franchises together for […]

C-VILLE Writers | August 27, 2025

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Mountain Grass Unit at The Jefferson Theater 8/28

Birmingham, Alabama’s Mountain Grass Unit is growing a following with fresh cuts blending traditional bluegrass with country, jazz, funk, rock, and metal influences. Featuring Drury Anderson (mandolin, vocals), Luke Black […]

C-VILLE Writers | August 27, 2025

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Todd Rundgren at The Paramount Theater 8/26

Digital wizard Todd Rundgren was making electronic music way before it was cool, and so naming his current tour Still Me (Still We) indicates we can expect him to bring […]

C-VILLE Writers | August 20, 2025

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Soul Meets Body with Shagwüf and Ladada at The Southern Café and Music Hall 8/21

If you don’t have anything nice to say, word on the street is you’re not supposed to say anything. This Soul Meets Body / Shagwüf / Ladada show is an […]

CM Gorey | August 20, 2025

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Hello Goodbye adds DIY vinyl to the retail record scene

On Fourth Street, around the backside of Tavern & Grocery restaurant, a sign with large type reads “vinyl records.” A thick arrow at the bottom points to the doorway of […]

Ella Powell | August 20, 2025

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Gordon Sterling and The People at Rapture 8/23

The lyrics may be seriously connected to societal concerns, but the bluesy, high-energy funk from Gordon Sterling and The People tells you that this Washington, D.C., sextet comes to town […]

C-VILLE Writers | August 20, 2025

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