Bob Log III cranks up the wacky concert antics
You get the feeling that 44-year-old Bob Log III is still figuring things out as he goes, a sci-fi time traveler reborn every few minutes to turn things upside-down all […]
ARTS Pick: Godspell
In a different kind of religious revival, Broadway musical Godspell delivers a jazzed up and dressed down interpretation of the final seven days of Jesus’ life. The spectacular Stephen Schwartz […]
ARTS Pick: Man on a Horse
Folk fingerpicker Peyton Tochterman is a veteran of the local scene. His acoustic prowess has taken him across the country and the globe, playing shows for delighted fans as well […]
Puppets for grown ups and Shakespeare on the move
As the month of August arrives, everything slows down a bit. Outside, we drown in the humid air, dense as an ocean wave pushing against flesh. There’s little to do […]
ARTS Pick: Hospitality
The New York based trio Hospitality throws convention to the wind in order to create a sound that is truly authentic. Every song on the recent album Trouble has its […]
Film review: The Purge sequel is dragged down by lackluster anarchy
Anyone who has been to an underground or independent film festival is no doubt familiar with a very specific genre of DIY “woods” movies where dudes with guns creep through […]
ARTS Pick: Sarah McLachlan
With a voice that pierces through to the soul, Canadian artist Sarah McLachlan delivers an array of songs that pulse with beauty and meaning. Defined by gorgeous ballads that mix intense […]
ARTS Pick: Sonny Landreth
Hailed “The King of Slydeco,” Sonny Landreth’s Cajun-influenced slide guitar style has captured the attention of blues aficionados across the globe and led to collaborations with superstars such as Eric […]
ARTS Pick: Comedy with a Taste of Jazz
How many jazz musicians does it take to screw in a light bulb? Find out at the third installment of the Comedy with a Taste of Jazz series featuring two […]
True story: Winners of our nonfiction contest found inspiration in their own lives
Bulletproof glass, goats, and friends left behind: The winners of our nonfiction contest tell their own true stories.