Meet Virginia
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 […]
Haiku from the heart
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 […]
Alash
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 […]
Profs and Pints
Learning is fun at Profs and Pints, a lecture series that connects seasoned scholars with lifelong learners. Grab drinks and food, and settle in for a talk from medievalist and […]
Journey and Toto
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 […]
February galleries
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 […]
Westworld junior
Gerard Johnstone’s M3GAN is built on a concept that was a chestnut 40 years ago: seemingly benign artificial intelligence turning on its human creators. With a creepy, malicious android little […]
HotSeat: Mahanoor Samee
When First Fridays rolls around, Visible Records is a must-visit for gallery hoppers looking for compelling, distinct works in a variety of mediums. Every month the artist-run gallery and studio […]
A brunch to remember
The first episode of “The Big Brunch” opens on chef Antwon Brinson. He stands almost in silhouette over a hot pan, stirring a sauce that coats some delicious-looking meatballs. Brinson […]
Aesthetics of Undocumentedness
“A migrant is perpetually unfinished. Instead of a living embodiment of one’s place of origin, a person is a work of art constantly in revision,” says David Cuatlacuatl, one of […]