Arts

Grammys summed up in one word: Adele

Jon.Davenport — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

You can sum up this year’s Grammy Awards in one word – or one name, rather: Adele.

The 23-year-old ruled the charts last year with her “21” album, which spawned the No. 1 singles “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You,” and she’s likely to rule at the Grammys on Sunday.

'Mr. Marmalade,' a complicated - and dark play

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

"Mr. Marmalade," a play about a lonely little girl named Lucy, her imaginary friends and the real adults who live largely in her periphery, opens Friday at the Generic Theater's down-under venue at Chrysler Hall. It runs through March 4.

Self-portrait strikes gold at student art contest

aimee.green — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

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Stress was the catalyst.

Tyler Gaca, a junior at Salem High School in Virginia Beach, said he was anxious about his family’s upcoming move to West Virginia. So about a month ago, he painted a self-portrait he called “Inside the Subconscious.”

Local teens to compete Saturday in Student Gallery

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

NORFOLK Hundreds of local teens are expected to show up Saturday with their artwork for a chance at a cash prize and a sure bet on an exhibition. The Hampton Roads Student Gallery kicks off at Selden Arcade with registration from 8 to 11 a.m., after which judging takes place. Awards will be announced onsite at 3 p.m.

Annual concert will commemorate slain ODU student

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Claire Cucchiari-Loring's captivating voice and personal strength still ring clear in the memories of many. The 22-year-old Old Dominion University senior's life was cut short Dec. 8, 2006, when she was shot twice by her ex-boyfriend, who then shot and killed himself.

A show for lovers of all things geeky

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Did you hear the one about the geek who went to the comedy club? If not, and you've been wanting to let your geek flag fly, check out "The Geek Comedy Show, Episode II" on Tuesday at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone. The show is designed for lovers of all things geeky, which these days covers a lot of ground, says comedian Sid Bridge, one of the event's creators.

'Soul Train' founder Don Cornelius filled cultural gap

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:54:14 -0500

The idea wasn't new. TV shows featuring teens dancing while popular acts performed their latest hits had been done. But before 1971, nothing like "Soul Train" existed. The variety show took the template Dick Clark had set with "American Bandstand" and made it funky, showcasing almost exclusively black dancers and artists.

New Season: Virginia Stage Company plans 2 world premieres

deb.markham — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:42:28 -0500

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The Virginia Stage Company’s 2012-13 season will feature two world premieres, including one based on real accounts from local military spouses.
The five-show season, now on sale, also includes an August Wilson drama, a classic Neil Simon comedy and a mystery title.

Review: Va. Opera's 'Orphée' powerful, haunting

deb.markham — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

By Paul Sayegh
Correspondent
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Like a mystery? See 'Getting Away with Murder'

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

VIRGINIA BEACH The biggest mystery in "Getting Away With Murder" is why the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach chose to produce a play with such a dreadful track record. The play is one of the few flops in composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim's mostly triumphant career.