Mighty Joshua
Independent reggae artist Mighty Joshua’s conscious lyricism, decrying historic and contemporary inequity while praising positivity and resilience, speaks broadly to the experiences of the African diaspora. His words flow over […]
Juneteenth Celebration
Historically known as Jubilee Day, Charlottesville’s Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, functioning as a second Independence Day. Parade Grand Marshal Mayor Juandiego Wade leads a […]
Author Event: Brendan Slocumb
Classical music and criminal narratives commingle on the pages of The Dark Maestro, the latest offering from author, educator, and musician Brendan Slocumb. The book follows Curtis Wilson, a cello […]
On multiracial identity and the temporary insanity of writing
Danzy Senna’s latest novel, Colored Television, tells the story of Jane, a novelist and tenure-track professor, and her husband Lenny, a painter and teacher at a Los Angeles art school […]
Healing within and beyond
Living in a college town comes with challenges (think crosswalks on the Corner between classes). It also comes with wonderful benefits, such as access to the expertise and research of […]
Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show pulls into town for two nights of electric entertainment. Stapleton, a bona fide country music superstar, cut his teeth in Nashville by way of Kentucky. […]
Dogwood Tales
Harrisonburg-based Dogwood Tales crafts emotional alt-country and indie rock, influenced by the sights and sounds of the Shenandoah Valley. After spending the winter of 2024 converting an old garage into […]
Liz Miele
NYC comedian Liz Miele brings observational humor and hilarious storytelling to the stage with bits about dating, gender, attending therapy, and living with cats. Miele has appeared on Comedy Central, […]
Photographer Ézé Amos reconnects with new perspectives
Did you hear the one about the photographer who went out of his way to take terrible pictures? It’s no joke. For his latest project, Ézé Amos, whose photojournalism has […]
June Exhibitions
Through 6/29 Les Yeux du Monde presents “Material/Mater/Mother,” an exhibition by Michelle Gagliano that explores the intimate relationship between medium and message in abstract and expressive representations of the natural […]