Speaking of UFOS

Leaving Curacao was difficult but necessary. I had work to do at home, books to write, pictures to take, stories to tell. Having packed, all that was left to do was to say goodbye to Chevy, the housekeeper, with a little gift and to climb in the taxi/van for my ride to the airport. When... Read More

Arts + Music, Features, Local

May 20, 2022

Who am I? Who are you?

Those two questions, as important as they are, are seldom asked. Instead, some rely on assumptions regarding the ‘who’ questions, assumptions that are often based on political clues. In that case, if someone supports candidates of a certain party, that support may serve to reflect on the innate value of that person. In other words,... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Features, Uncategorized

February 8, 2021

Every Tattoo Has a Story

Inside Harry Aron’s Artistic Process Say the late Hank Aaron was your childhood hero and his recent passing has inspired you to get a tattoo marking the significance he held in your life. After doing a little Internet research or knowing from personal experience, you decide to go see Henry Aron at Harry’s Tattoo Shop... Read More

Arts + Music, Cover Feature, Features, Local, People

August 14, 2020

“Weird” Would Be the New Norm Inside the Creative Process of Jameel Rashad Austin

“We’re all gifted with creativity, but not everyone utilizes the gift,” says Jameel Rashad Austin when asked about how he found his creative spark. Austin, a local photographer and content creator, is producing some of the most unique and thought-provoking art in our area. Austin spent his early childhood in Trenton, New Jersey. He adds,... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Local, Uncategorized

February 18, 2020

Snack Sampler

Hometown favorite, The League of Ordinary Gentlemen, is putting a unique touch on music. Matt Doss, Alex Brown, Travis Williams & Joseph “Sparky” Schmitt, or as they’re collectively known “The League of Ordinary Gentlemen,” are so much more than Danville’s hometown cover band. Primarily rooted in putting a dynamic spin on hits from the 70s,... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Local, People

October 18, 2019

Behind the Makeup

Tina Reynolds knew she wanted to be involved in the horror film industry at the young age of 6 years old. She remembers the moment vividly, “My dad and I were watching Fright Night, and this very bloody and gory scene came on. I was scared, so I took a pillow and covered my face.... Read More

Arts + Music, Cover Feature, Culture

October 8, 2019

The History of a Haunted House

With Halloween around the corner, the emergence of spooky attractions flood our weekends, especially haunted houses. Haunted houses first emerged during the Great Depression as a way to keep youngsters from vandalism and running amok on the streets. This was a way to channel the children’s energy into something constructive instead of them causing property... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Features, Local

March 21, 2019

Double the Drama

PHCC Patriot Players and TheatreWorks Community Players offer year-round entertainment in Martinsville-Henry County, Virginia No other art form can bring stories to life the way that live theatre can. There is something magical about a group of people banding together, interpreting a script and presenting the author’s words for the audience to experience in person.... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture

February 27, 2019

The Music Man

We last spoke with Matt Crowder in November 2016. At the time, Crowder had just finished playing on Jason Springs’s debut album, Blue Collar Bones and Busted Knuckles. Since then, he has continued to play the local scene, released a debut solo album, and is this year’s top vote-getter in the 2019 Rave Awards. Crowder... Read More

Arts + Music, Culture, Local

December 14, 2018

GBU Movie Review: Overlord

2018 R 1h 50min Action, Adventure, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, War Director: Julius Avery Cast: Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Mathilde Ollivier, Pilou Asbæk, John Magaro See it if you enjoy: Zombies, Action, Sci-Fi Gore, Medical Research Gone Wrong. Planet Terror, The Island of Dr. Moreau, Creep (2004), The Thing, Dawn of the Dead (2004). Skip it... Read More

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