ARTS Pick: Beck
Since his rise to fame in the early ’90s, Beck has become something of a music icon. His breakout “lo-fi” sound had an air of lethargy, while revealing a staid, […]
ARTS Pick: Our Town
Four County Players, in collaboration with the Hamner Theater, rekindles the neighborly drama and simple charm of last-century Americana in its production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town. Thornton Wilder’s […]
ARTS Pick: Lewis Black
Known for animated, angry facial expressions and loud, rambling rants, Lewis Black has emerged at the forefront of satirical, political comedy. Black’s been a regular on “The Daily Show” as […]
Film review: Far from the Madding Crowd returns with grace
Call it an adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s breakthrough “Victorian realist” romance novel, call it a remake of John Schlesinger’s 1967 film starring Julie Christie, but whatever you do, don’t call […]
ARTS Pick: Los Lobos
It was a mutual fondness for obscure artists like Randy Newman and Ry Cooder that originally sparked drummer Louie Pérez and guitarist David Hidalgo’s musical relationship in 1973. But it […]
ARTS Pick: Fight Night
Exercise your freedom of speech and love for the arts in a unique dramatic performance when Live Arts’ Fight Night places control in the audience’s hands—literally. Viewers determine the outcome […]
Hindsight and song: The Commission centerpiece captures a transient moment
On May 9, Brice Brown and Alan Shockley celebrated their 10th anniversary. And theirs was truly a perfect union, if only for one night. Their collaborative work, “Glass and Bridle, Pomegranate and […]
Set list: Actor Jeff Daniels isn’t playing around when it comes to music
Jeff Daniels has a deep resumé on screen. His acting work dates back to the early ’80s when he broke out in films like Terms of Endearment and extends to […]
Ramblin’ rose: Country up-and-comer Ashley McMillen found her voice during C’ville years
Ashley McMillen was born in West Virginia. Now, she’s a resident of Nashville. But somewhere in between, Charlottesville helped launch the country musician’s accelerating career. A rising star on the […]
ARTS Pick: William Walter
Scene veteran William Walter’s songwriting and stagemanship has matured over his near 20-year career through relentless touring in the U.S., Europe and South America, and the singer-songwriter has acquired fans […]