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Musicians win at Rock Lotto
Started as house shows and reignited last year as a charity event, Rock Lotto is a chance for local musicians to play with new people and test their creativity. Two months ago, 70 people signed up to be part of a random drawing that would split them into 14 bands. From there, they would have two months to come up with about 20 minutes of original material, with this year offering the choice of doing a cover song. If the bands work well together and feel confident, they perform at one of two nights for audience judging. 
Man’s best friend becomes man’s best helper
Harley, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever, jumps up on the living room couch, circles and plops down. Resting his large black head on owner Zach Shifflett’s lap, Harley thumps his tail on a cushion as he chews his favorite toy — a sock monkey. Shifflett gives the pooch a belly rub.
Selling more than just cars
Hey, Skip! You know what? Come on in here. I know you want a car!” yells Anita McDaniel as she runs out of her office.
OASIS hosts arts gala, looks for growth
With the OASIS Gallery “busting at the seams,” officials say this year’s arts gala is more important than ever.
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David Blaine Street Magic — David Blaine brings his famous street magic to YouTube. Watch as the famous magician blows the minds of two Los Angeles idiots. WARNING: This magic is amazing.
David Blaine Street Magic Part 2 — Illusionist David Blaine torments the same two dudes in L.A. for the second time in six months.
David Blaine Street Magic Part 3 — The OFFICIAL third installment in the "David Blaine Street Magic" series. Blaine sets his sights on the same two guys from the last two videos. And unfortunately for them, the third time's the charm.
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Stories About Local Bands and Artists
A dose of comedy’s big buzz
Ten years ago, Bill Del Gallo set his VCR to record the stand-up comedy
showcase, “Comedy Central Presents.” He watched the tape over and over,
mimicking the jokes of Lewis Black, well aware that “the biggest faux
pas is to steal stuff from another comedian,” he says.
Shapiro comes back to the ’Burg
Carl Shapiro smells like money.
Red River Rollercoaster is on a roll
Most musicians probably dream of winning awards, selling millions of records and playing sold-out arenas. Chris Howdyshell dreams of small audiences, steady gigs and the ultimate perk — bottled water.
Coming home
Jarrod Smith grew up playing guitar for friends at parties in Bergton, 30 miles northwest of Harrisonburg. Bergton is a small town with a population a little more than 500, and its big event is the annual fair in August.
Advantage: Napp
John Naparlo is silent now, drowned out by the country tunes of Johnny Napp. Naparlo loves basketball and Napp, music. It’s too bad Naparlo and Napp are one in the same.
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| On Stage: LAURA MANN will perform “Operatunity,” an evening of opera and musical theater scenes, at 7:30 p.m. on March 26 at Blue Ridge Community College’s Fine Arts Center in Weyers Cave. Performance is part of “Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts.” Tickets are $10, students admitted free. For advance tickets, call 453-2215 or (540) 213-7022. Remaining tickets available at the door 45 minutes before the event. |
| Big Screen: REGAL HARRISONBURG 14, 381 University Blvd., Harrisonburg. 434-7733. |
| Sounds: BENEFIT CONCERT, featuring Ernest Holley, Rhythm Road, Jennifer Kirkland and Bert Carlson, Richard Adams, Christopher Bono, Bill Wellington and the Trinity Episcopal Church choirs, will be held at 4:30 p.m. on March 14 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 214 West Beverley St., Staunton. An eclectic mix of music, including folk, blues, jazz, spirituals and classical, will be featured. Admission is free, but a donation of $10 is suggested. Proceeds will benefit the earthquake victims of Haiti. (540) 886-9132. |
| Late Night: APPLEBEES features live music on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 p.m.-midnight. All ages. No cover. 1860 E. Market St., Harrisonburg. 438-8121. |
| Eye Candy: 150 FRANKLIN STREET GALLERY’S hours are 5-8 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays and other times by appointment. 150 Franklin St., Harrisonburg. 434-3824 or www.150franklinstreetgallery.com. |
| All The Rest: PASTA WITH THE PASTORS, Bridgewater Home Auxiliary’s spring supper, will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on March 19 in the Houff Community Center, 210 Virginia Ave., Bridgewater. Menu will consist of penne, spaghetti or fettuccine noodles with choice of plain alfredo sauce (grilled chicken), meatless marinara sauce or marinara with meat sauce; salad, rolls, drinks and angel food cake with strawberries. Cost of dinner is a donation to benefit the Employee Scholarship Fund. The Rockingham Male Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. in Lantz Chapel at Bridgewater Retirement Community. Concert is free. 828-2682. |
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