VABook 2007: The Trial of Lenny Bruce
Ronald Collins, co-author of The Trials of Lenny Bruce, and attorney Robert Corn-Revere discuss the free speech trials of comedian Lenny Bruce, including their successful effort to earn Bruce the…[...]
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The Good Times Are Killing Me at Live Arts March 23 through April 14
Left to right, Ayana Croff as Bonna, Arrietta Van der Voort as Edna, and Madeline Hermsmeier as Lucy, in The Good Times Are Killing Me, by Lynda Barry. Photo credit:…[...]
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Wake-Up Call: Virginia Festival of the Book Preview
This week on WNRN's Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call, special host Sean Tubbs takes the mic to lead a discussion about the Virginia Festival of the Book. Nancy Damon and Kevin…[...]
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Live Arts presents The Violet Hour February 23 through March 17
(left to right) Richelle Claiborne, Matt Fletcher, Scott Keith, Brandy Maloney and Jude Silveira star in The Violet Hour Photo credit: Jack Looney, C-Ville Weekly If your life was a…[...]
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God’s Poem Writer: And in Hell
God's Poem Writer, Harry Jerome Arnold, visited with last week. I post his poems one page at a time because they are not easy to read. Today's post is a…[...]
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Local writer wants your vote in publishing contest
Jenny Gardiner Photo: Jen Fariello Jenny Gardiner used to work as a journalist, and is now seeking to become a published fiction writer. She's hoping her manuscript Sleeping with Ward…[...]
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Live Arts Preview: The Pillowman takes the stage February 2 through 17
Mark Washington, Satch Huizenga and Michael Horan star in The Pillowman at Live Arts Feb 2 through Feb 17. Photo: Jack Looney/C-VILLE Weekly What happens in the real world when…[...]
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Charlottesville–Right Now: Architects Celebrate Local Buildings with New Exhibit
The American Institute of Architects celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Jim Grigg is the president of the Central Virginian Chapter, and helped organize the exhibit "Hidden in Plain Sight."…[...]
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Live Arts Preview: Thom Pain (Based on Nothing) from January 12 to January 27
Bill LeSueur in the title role of Thom Pain (Based on Nothing) by Will Eno. At Live Arts Jan 12 - 27. Photo credit: Jack Looney/C-VILLE Weekly. Are you in…[...]
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Trumpeter John D’earth scores music for First Night celebration
Trumpeter John D'earthPhoto: U.Va John D'earth has been a fixture on Charlottesville's music scene for decades. The trumpeter and his band play a set at Miller's every Thursday night, and…[...]
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You can still win tickets to Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Live Arts
Cast of Ain't Misbehavin, Dec 1 - 23 at Live Arts (Photo: Jack Looney/CVILLE Weekly) Ain't Misbehavin' is still jumping and jiving at Live Arts through December 23rd. The revue…[...]
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Ain’t Misbehavin’ has Live Arts jumpin’ in December
Cast of Ain't Misbehavin, Dec 1 - 23 at Live Arts (Photo: Jack Looney/CVILLE Weekly) If you walk past the City Center for Contemporary Arts building this weekend, you may…[...]
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