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November 20, 2009
Jeremy Bass has dream of Spain
The Charlottesville Classical Guitar Society has staged nearly 40 concerts since its founding in 1993, but tonight, the local group wants to showcase one of our newly own.
Fledgling rockers thanking the Academy
On a recent Monday night, 14-year-old Kennedy Heidl stepped to a studio microphone and started singing, giving spunky teenage enthusiasm to Stone Temple Pilots’ “Plush.”
Guitarist Craddock delighted to play for hometown crowd
When Brian Craddock’s at home in Charlottesville, he and his wife, Holli, usually are doing typical stuff.
For Daughtry, no place like ‘Home’
Down-to-earth band makes its loyal fans feel young at heart
November 13, 2009
Globetrotters to hold court again at JPJ
Get ready for the comedic antics of Special K Daley
Meet authors and grab a few books for gifts
About 40 writers with books in genres from suspense to cooking will fill the ballroom from wall to wall.
Quartet ups exposure to Czech music
The Pavel Haas Quartet has included its namesake’s second quartet, “From the Monkey Mountains,” on a critically praised CD
Tuesday, trade Charlottesville for Margaritaville
The wet, windy and cold weather of late sure doesn’t seem to have too much in common with the feel of a cool summer
November 06, 2009
Symphony has your escape ticket to France
The Charlottesville and University Symphony Orchestra will present “Vive la France,” the latest concert in its Musical Postcards series, at 8 p.m. Saturday at Cabell Hall Auditorium and 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Monticello High School.
Rock out to Rachmaninoff
Youth Orchestras build reputation for quality, skills for musical future
Jazz-In friends ready to help, by George
When Soko decided to cut a CD, Melvin opened his home to the band.
Waters’ unlikely heroes soar on a wing and a sprayer
“I think of my characters as normal,” Waters said cheerfully. “My characters are quite happy with themselves.”
November 03, 2009
Winter Jam 2010 brings Third Day and other bands to JPJ
Christian music’s largest annual tour will bring Third Day, Newsboys, NewSong, Tenth Avenue North and Fireflight to the stage. Speaker Tony Nolan also will appear.
November 02, 2009
A behind-the-screens look
Plot to popcorn, film fest guests cover every base of movie magic
October 30, 2009
Strike up the band for Virginia Film Festival opener
“I did watch the film about two weeks ago, and I was blown away with the cinematography,” band director William Pease said.
Nelson’s ‘Homecoming’ king
Hamner joins cast for fundraiser and time in hometown
Harris has a colorful CD, show
Corey Harris is exploring shades of musical meaning through the layers of tones between black and blue.
Carman’s doing the listening
It’s great to bring your music to cheering arena crowds. But performing in smaller venues, such as church settings, offers Carman a flexibility that bigger places can’t match.
Freedom Festival celebrates patriotism
Stanardsville is the place to catch the Freedom Festival from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
Halloween concert explores the pipe organ
The Westminster Organ Concert Series offers a pair of concerts today at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and the first one will get listeners in the spirit for some Halloween fun.
Municipal Arts Center retires its mortgage on Sunday
The Charlottesville Municipal Band is making the final mortgage payment on the Municipal Arts Center — and the musicians want everyone to join in the celebration.
October 28, 2009
Taylor Swift coming to JPJ Arena
Swift, 19, is the youngest person ever nominated for the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year Award.
October 25, 2009
For cellist Peled, following muse is good for the soul
Amit Peled started his year with a little bit of soul and plans to wind it up with a celebration.
October 23, 2009
‘Boy Friend’ musical opening at Ix theater
Play On! — A New Virginia Theatre opens its latest musical, “The Boy Friend,” at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Theatre at Ix.
The Boys are back in town
Oak Ridge quartet reveres past, moves into musical future
Get ready to field the spirits of Crozet
Back in the 1870s, a little town sprouted up around a railroad stop on Wayland’s farm.
‘Finding Nemo’ performance brings skater out of her shell
“I watched it many times before I ever tried out for the production,” said Fraeyman, who’s in her third year with the show.
October 19, 2009
Bening bows out of Virginia Film Festival
Annette Bening has had to cancel her appearance at the Virginia Film Festival as a result of unavoidable scheduling conflicts, the festival announced Monday.
October 16, 2009
Cray’s taking blues stylings right next door to Paramount
The hands on the clock pointed to high noon when the telephone rang.
Exit light, enter bandmen
Metallica shows why heavy metal never backs down

