Treading water: Aquaman is as silly as it needs to be
After four disasters and one triumph, the DC Extended Universe offers the middling, non-event Aquaman, directed by James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring, Fast 7). This one is intended for folks […]
ARTS Pick: Billy Strings
With lightening fingertips and a devotion to American roots music, Billy Strings plays the acoustic guitar with a fury akin to a hurricane. His passion for traditional psychedelia inspires the […]
Universal chords: Hiss Golden Messenger digs into the deeper stuff
As Hiss Golden Messenger, M.C. Taylor has spent the past decade crafting songs that stand on musical traditions while summoning a world all of their own. That’s not surprising when […]
ARTS Pick: Tonia Ray and the T Ray Band
Vocalist Tonia Ray and the T Ray Band bring joy to the season during An Evening of Neo-Soul. With a range of influences from jazz, funk, hip-hop, and electronic to […]
ARTS Pick: Sarah White
Sarah White had a banner year with the release of a new album, High Flyer, in August that included a duet with Dave Matthews, caught the attention of Rolling Stone, […]
ARTS Pick: Nutcracker
When young Clara’s beloved godfather brings her a peculiar Christmas gift, the simple act of holiday spirit inspires a midnight war on mice, and a journey to alternate realms. Charlottesville […]
Blown cover: Disaster is in the details for Mortal Engines
If you’re not going to get a good movie for your money, you may as well get a lot of one. So it goes with Mortal Engines, a YA fantasy […]
Familiar and mysterious: John Grant explores the role of flowers in ‘Attraction’
On the cusp of winter, the garden behind John Grant and Stacey Evans’ home is a spectrum of browns, greens, bare trees, bamboo shoots, and naked stems. It’s all askew […]
The journey forward: One-person show Holly’s Ivy heals with reverence
Shelby Marie Edwards still switches between “is” and “was” when talking about her mother. After all, it’s not yet two years since Holly Edwards passed away in early January 2017. […]
Where the hearth is: Little Star will offer Spanish and Mexican-influenced fare in an inviting spot on West Main
Little Star, the sophomore dining venture by Oakhart Social’s Ben Clore and Tristan Wraight, is slated to open its doors December 30, when its warm hearth and welcoming vibe should […]