Theater for the people: The Black Box Players presents Annie
“‘Leapin’ lizards!’ You do not want to miss this show,” said MaryAnne Thorton, the director of The Black Box Players’ production of Annie, which will open tomorrow evening. Thorton has […]
ARTS Pick: Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors
Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors released Good Light in February and debuted at #84 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart fueled by the popular single, “Tennessee.” The album is drenched in southern sensibility with its easygoing rock and roll sound, and the authenticity the band infuses into their songs is sweet and beautiful.
ARTS Picks: William Walter & Company
After 239 live gigs last year, it’s clear that William Walter & Company’s feel-good, high-energy rock resonates with fans across the map. Walter has picked up Best Emerging Artist accolades […]
Film Review: Summer movies go to blows
Hollywood is content to blow shit up in the months before May and after August in a way it never used to be, but the dog days are still the […]
Out there: A conversation with extraterrestrial expert Dr. Steven Greer
I discovered that there was no department anywhere dealing with the fact that we’re being visited, and that there ought to be some sort of diplomatic outreach. CSETI is our global attempt, and now we have several thousand teams who are learning these protocols that are very controversial…
ARTS Picks: West Side Story
Never was there a tale of more woe than that of Maria and her Tony. Broadway’s West Side Story travels south to the John Paul Jones Arena for one night […]
Forcible Facebook
The day starts normally. You get into the office and grab a water from the fridge. Before closing the door, you notice that Lisa has (once again) brought Lunchables. You […]
ARTS Picks: Kenyatta “Culture” Hill
The name and the lineup have changed since the band currently known as Culture first began laying down tracks with Joe Gibbs in 1977. But the group remains one of […]
Reeling them in: Light House Studio offers a head start on filmmaking careers
For the past 14 years, Light House Studio has offered filmmaking workshops for local students, providing a hands-on education that rivals many college-level programs. I was a student at Light […]
A broken elbow, snow days, and a $30,000 price tag: Behind the scenes of AHS’ Hello, Dolly!
It’s two days before opening night, and the Albemarle High School Players are taking a rare breather. Larry Johnson, a retired math teacher who’s been building sets at AHS since […]