ARTS Pick: Lily Tomlin
With a career spanning more than four decades, Lily Tomlin has earned her legendary status in American comedy. After becoming a household name on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” in the […]
The mysterious attraction of books: Local bibliophiles on the titles that changed their lives
Probably all of us have felt it at one point or another. For some, it comes in the form of an obsession with story—the drive to know what happens next, […]
Keep talking: Journalist Beth Macy digs in her heels for Factory Man
“I knew I was way over my head,” said Beth Macy. As a feature writer for a regional newspaper attempting to write a nonfiction book about the global economy, she had […]
ARTS Pick: Les Violons du Roy
Named after the legendary string orchestra that played for the French king at Versailles, Les Violons du Roy transports listeners to the sumptuous courts of 18th century Europe. Led by […]
ARTS Pick: Bay Uno
With songs that are busy, crowded and accessible, a rock ‘n’ roll diner is the perfect venue for Brooklyn-based indie folk artist Bay Uno’s Charlottesville debut. And while Uno is […]
ARTS Pick: Ben Sollee
Kentucky native Ben Sollee is quickly becoming a household name thanks to his innovative songwriting and inventive approach to the cello. Using his bow and his right hand, he slaps […]
Album reviews: Nathan Angelo, The Dodos, Milo Greene
Nathan Angelo Carolina EP/self-released On Angelo’s latest record, the singer-songwriter’s penchant for soulful melodies and lyrics is as prominent as ever. These six tracks contain classic, ’70s-era pop (“Carolina Save […]
ARTS Pick: Fleetwood Mac
Founded in 1967, Fleetwood Mac has since changed its line-up nine times. Despite inner turmoil, the group practically trademarked the folk rock sound in the 1970s, and made history on […]
Film review: Real emotion is the heart of Chappie’s appeal
From start to finish, everything about the Chappie experience is a pleasant surprise. Yes, Neill Blomkamp’s story of a police robot in the near future who becomes sentient can be […]
Mystics and movie stars: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike strikes the right undertones
In the sunroom of a manor home in Bucks County Pennsylvania, brother Vanya and adopted sister Sonia are sighing back and forth. The interior of the home is lovely and […]