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JMU Opera presents ‘Carmen’

When the average theatergoer thinks of opera, words such as “boring” or “hard to understand” may spring to mind. With the fall production of “Carmen,” Don Rierson, director of the James Madison University Opera Theater, aims to change that.



Bruises, bumps and broken bones

The girls’ legs are a gallery of bruises.



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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.


 

 

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.

 

 



November 7, 2009
Search Rocktown:
 

Big Screen:

COLONIAL MALL 6 in the Staunton Mall. (540) 885-5471.

 
Sounds:

EAUS/LINDA IRVIN MUSICAL BENEFIT will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the Elkton Middle School auditorium, 21063 Blue and Gold Drive, Elkton. Drs. John Glick and Steve Phillips will be the headliner for the annual event, which will honor former Elkton Middle School Music Director Linda Irvin. The Elkton Middle School Music Department will perform at 2 p.m. on Nov. 13. Prior to the Saturday performance, a soup supper will be served from 6-7 p.m. in the Elkton Middle School cafeteria. Menu includes soup, sandwiches, drinks and desserts. Cost of meal will be a freewill offering. Non-perishable food items and dry goods or cash donations are the admission cost for performances.

 
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:

SECOND ANNUAL HEALTHY FAMILIES FALL FLING will be held from 7-11 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Luray Moose Lodge, Dry Run Road, Luray. Event will feature music by Jump Alley, snacks and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit Healthy Families Page County. $20 per person. (540) 843-2057.

 
 

 

 


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