Nitpicky viewers will love the chipper opening scene of “Hancock.’’ As the film’s initial action sequence comes to an end, a news-reporter voiceover informs us of the price tag for Hancock's mayhem: a whopping $9 million. A personal record!
Mötley Crüe is one of those bands that have always done things their way and somehow managed to survive. The band recently unleashed its ninth studio album, “Saints of Los Angeles.”
The exhibit “Presidential Politicking: Campaign Memorabilia from George Washington to George W.” will be on view Saturday through Sept. 14 at the Huntington Museum of Art.
The Clay Center has brought to town a photography exhibit that at once presents famous images while tracing the history of photography from its beginnings to recent times.
Shelia Brown has been making reed baskets for 25 years, but she started thinking about selling them only after her younger daughter went to college.
This year, choose between two downtown Charleston Independence Day events — or take in a little of both.
Actually, there will only be tigers at Logan’s annual WV Freedom Festival, which runs today through Saturday in the city.
This weekend, the Comedy Zone will host two shows with some patriotic flair.
If fireworks and other standard Fourth of July festivities aren’t for you, then head to Kayford Mountain’s Stanley Heirs Park (near Dawes) on Saturday and Sunday for the Mountain Keepers Music Festival.
The Lincoln County Independence Day Celebration features three days of free events beginning today with a 6 p.m. concert by R.D. Clay, The Midnight Rider Band and Footlights feat. Bucky Rakes.
Now in its seventh year, the 2008 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest is now accepting entries for one of the premier showcases in North America for singer-songwriters in multiple genres.
I generally don’t watch “American Dad” — or the rest of Fox’s Animation Domination block, for that matter — during the regular TV year because it’s on during other shows that I like better. Now that it’s summer, though, and everything’s in reruns, I’ve started catching up.
“Mountain Stage with Larry Groce,” the weekly, two-hour live performance radio show, is bringing its act to NPR Music.
A few years ago, Grammy Award winner Bruce Hornsby was in Charleston for “Mountain Stage.” While picking over his enviable musical career of Top 40 hits, million-selling records, awards and continuous tours, he was jokingly asked if he was the hardest-working man in music.
Hornsby got serious and said, “No. That [title] belongs to Warren Haynes.”
Hornsby got serious and said, “No. That [title] belongs to Warren Haynes.”
There aren’t many records that sound more unappealing to me than someone “putting their spin” on Grateful Dead songs. But I have to say, NYC singer/songwriter Emory Joseph has indeed managed to make the seemingly unlistenable even more than listenable.
FestivALL Charleston pulls out the stops on public arts and crafts this weekend as the citywide event features art on the street, in galleries, in alleys, on trees and elsewhere. June 26, 2008
Continuous music and entertainment fills FestivALL Charleston’s outdoor and indoor stages as the citywide event comes to a harmonic convergence through Sunday. June 26, 2008
The annual Fund for the Arts’ “Blues, Brews and BBQ” FestivALL show unfolds Friday on the University of Charleston lawn, headlined by rising blues talent Shemekia Copeland. June 26, 2008
“Live on the Levee" doubles up this weekend, joining in on the FestivALL Charleston cultural explosion citywide in free concerts at Haddadd Riverfront Park. June 26, 2008
Cheekbones, eye shadow, tattoos and lips — that’s the essence of Angelina Jolie.
And guns. At least, that’s what the skinny action heroine amounts to in “Wanted." June 26, 2008
And guns. At least, that’s what the skinny action heroine amounts to in “Wanted." June 26, 2008
If the power of music is sometimes sidetracked by an excess of cerebral activity, multitalented Don Dixon’s latest project dispenses with any pretense except musical fun. June 26, 2008
The most ambitious film yet from the House of Pixar, “WALL-E’’ is an intergalactic epic about robot romance, furious physical comedy and the fate of humanity. June 26, 2008
Mike Myers goofs it old school with “The Love Guru,’’ his first non-Shrek role in ages, a film that flies in the face of all that is Judd Apatow in today’s screen comedy. Review. June 26, 2008
-- Free piano recital
-- Country talent contest
-- Ham radio
-- Country talent contest
-- Ham radio
The One-Act Play Festival returns to the Clay Center’s Walker Theater 7 p.m. Saturda with works mostly by West Virginians. Attend one or all for one general admission price of $15.
Fans of dance and movement have plenty of options during the final four days of FestivALL, including site specific pieces. And all performances are free. June 26, 2008
New RFC webcast and a homage to Derick Kirk | 'Charleston: The Opera" in pictures and words | W.Va. Poet Laureate event profile. June 26, 2008
“You’re wondering if I’m tired,” singer Gladys Knight laughed. After nearly 50 years of making musical hits, anyone might wonder how Knight at 64 is still regularly releasing records. June 26, 2008
New Orleans-born jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis brings a world of musical experience and insight to Saturday's Wine and All That Jazz.event at University of Charleston. June 26, 2008
Michael Feldman, host of “Whad’Ya Know?,” the comedy quiz show, is looking forward to returning to Charleston on Saturday for a show at the Municipal Auditorium. June 26, 2008
Get the blues all day Saturday at Coonskin Park’s Schoenbaum amphitheater as the first “Charlie West BluesFest” runs 1 to 11 p.m., showcasing Johnny Rawls and other acts. June 26, 2008
Family-friendly happenings take place all around town at FestivALL Charleston through Sunday, including a Taste of Town Center, street fairs, sidewalk photography and more. June 26, 2008
Capsule reviews of films in area theaters. For Show times, see the blue 'Movie Finder' on the homepage of thegazz.com in the right-hand column. June 26, 2008
Andrea Di Gregorio’s “All Shook Up,” the winner of the Elvis-themed 20-minute location-play competition, will be performed at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 3 and 4 p.m. Saturday at Okays. June 26, 2008
Chuck Biel and Underdog Blues Revuew uncork a new CD, "Dog Gone Bad" at the Blue Parrott this Saturday, the latest from a band that's a a bit of a family affair. June 26, 2008
(CLICK TO READ BLOG) WineBoy John Brown give some detailed advice on all sorts of Port, the sweet "fortified" wine with roots in the Portugese and British trade. June 26, 2008
(CLICK TO READ BLOG) A guide to music in area clubs for Saturday and Sunday in Charleston, Huntington and Morgantown, from The Concept at the Parott to Norwegian punk in Huntington. June 26, 2008
(CLICK TO READ BLOG) A snapshot and a few words from the June 23 homage to the poetry of W.Va. State poet laureate Irene McKinney, who'll make you laugh, then make you cry. MountainWord. June 24, 2008
The Healing through Creativity Festival coming in October at West Virginia State University in Institute, invites all survivors of any type of trauma to share every artistic form. June 23, 2008
Performing songwriters, start your songs. The 2008 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest is accepting entries for one of the premier showcases for singer-songwriters in multiple genres of music.
(CLICK TO READ BLOG) Some of "Charleston: The Opera" made little sense, but it didn't need to. The spectacle of this multimedia showcase was often the point in itself. June 23, 2008
(CLICK TO READ) Lola's in South Hills has packed them in for its quality and unique food served in cramped quarters. That's why the new deck is such welcome news. Food Blog. June 24, 2008
On Thursday, June 26, two local artists will be promoting art along with mutual understanding at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. June 23, 2008
Reviewer Bob Schwarz had his doubts about "Charleston: The Opera," until its hometown video reports mixed with increasingly zany stage effects won him over . June 23, 2008
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