The great unknown
Lots of great out-of-town bands will stop in town in the next couple weeks, with Yo La Tengo (www.yolatengo.com) and Jonathan Richman at Starr Hill, as well as SH presenting […]
Bowl-ing for dollars
“Top Design” Wednesday 11pm, Bravo First, let me just say: Did not see that coming. I’m referring to the finale of “Top Chef,” which precedes the debut of this new […]
Capsule reviews of films playing in town
Babel (R, 142 minutes) Alejandro González Iñárritu (director of 21 Grams and Amores Perros) contributes another weighty ensemble piece. This complex, occasionally sluggish rumination on communication (or the lack thereof) […]
1st Friday – February 2
Art Upstairs “A Plein-Air Journey Through Albemarle County,” oil paintings by David Golden, 6-9pm. BozArt Gallery Mixed-media abstract works by Amy Mitchell Howard, 6-9pm. The Bridge/Progressive Arts Initiative “Cast Off […]
Whole lot of love
Yo La Tengo has been through town a number of times now since the late 1980s, and for one member, James McNew, the upcoming Charlottesville gig is a sort of homecoming. Did The University bring him here, I asked? “Oh God, no!”
Talkin’ trash
“Dirt” Tuesday 10pm, F/X Critics have savaged this new F/X drama based on the seedy underbelly of Hollywood tabloids. The subject matter is pitch black, with pregnant starlets ODing, schizophrenic […]
Capsule reviews of movies playing in town
Alpha Dog (R, 117 minutes) Mr. Sexy Back himself, Justin Timberlake, stars in this controversial crime drama based on the life of Jesse James Hollywood, a notorious drug dealer who […]
The sweet sound of desperation
“American Idol” Tuesday 8pm, Fox I literally spit in disgust when I think about how Taylor f’ing Hicks actually won last season’s “American Idol” competition. I mean, come on, people! […]
Nothing to be blue about
If the first week of 2007 has given you the blues, you are in luck. Eli Cook (www.elicook.com) and his trio will release their new CD, Electric Holy Fire Water, […]
Capsule reviews of films playing at Charlottesville theaters
Alpha Dog (R, 117 minutes) Mr. Sexy Back himself, Justin Timberlake stars in this controversial crime drama based on the life of Jesse James Hollywood, a notorious drug dealer who […]