If People Enjoy It, I’ll Keep Playing Live

The origins of country music are said to have come from the folk music of working-class Americans. Early pioneers like Hank Williams Sr. and Bill Monroe laid the blueprint for what would follow over the next several decades. Today’s version of country music is certainly different from those early days of twang and heartache. But... Read More

Arts + Music

July 12, 2017

A Vision For Chatham

Community. It has been described as a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. Chatham Town Councilman Will Pace said that a strong sense of community is one of the things he loves most about the town he now calls home. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia,... Read More

People

July 12, 2017

The Art Of Business Creativity

When you think of creativity, what comes to mind? Do you think of an artist? Maybe a musician? Perhaps you think of a philosopher or great thinker. Of course, creativity is all of these, but creative people also think of practical ways of doing things. They solve problems by employing creative thought. That kind of... Read More

Business

July 11, 2017

When Chatham Went Crazy

Dr. Seuss once said, “Being crazy isn’t enough.” But for the sleepy little town of Chatham, Virginia in the spring of 1989, perhaps it was. This wasn’t any ordinary spring. For seven weeks, Chatham became “Little Hollywood” when the Paramount Pictures film Crazy People was filmed there. The all-girls school Chatham Hall was transformed into... Read More

Arts + Music, People

July 5, 2017

Reflections on Year Two

July 1, 2017 will mark the beginning of my third year as superintendent of Danville Public Schools. I am very happy to have the opportunity to serve in this role, and I continue to believe we are moving in the right direction to improve learning for our school community. As I reflect on the... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent

June 15, 2017

A Love for Ancient Worlds

If you’ve seen a yellow and red Jeep Wrangler cruising around Martinsville or Danville with a Jurassic Park logo on the side, you’ve probably seen Alex Hastings and his wife Katie. The Jurassic Park-themed paint job and detailing was a gift from Katie’s parents in 2016. The Jeep had been at her parents’ house, in... Read More

People

June 15, 2017

I’ll Play Wherever They’ll Have Me

Music has always been close to Ernest Galindo who performs as Seeking Ever. Galindo grew up in Southern California and has played in bands ever since middle school. “I played whatever instrument they would let me play. I also wrote for most of them,” Galindo says. He attributes his father being a songwriter to his... Read More

Arts + Music

June 15, 2017

What’s the Joke? “How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, Practice, Practice.”

Matt Crowder says he was born in January 1987 during one of the worst snow storms to hit Danville – 21 inches on the 21st of January. Like many musicians, he was introduced to music at an early age. “Mom would always sing while she rocked me. Specifically, ‘You Are My Sunshine.’ That one has... Read More

Arts + Music

If People Enjoy It, I’ll Keep Playing Live

A Vision For Chatham

The Art Of Business Creativity

July 2017: Meet the Creatives

When Chatham Went Crazy

Reflections on Year Two

June 2017: Sponsored by VMNH

A Love for Ancient Worlds

I’ll Play Wherever They’ll Have Me

What’s the Joke? “How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, Practice, Practice.”

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