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April 11, 2008

Column: Set lists script the show

Staff Writer Josh Eiserike shares his thought on pop culture in his weekly column, titled, “Column.”

Ya Heard: ‘Heart of the City’ tour not worth $170

Dennis Winn his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his column “Ya Heard.”


April 03, 2008

Album Review: Counting Crows, “Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings”

This man has some serious baggage. If you date this guy he’'s probably going to write a horribly depressing (and hauntingly beautiful) song about it. But that’'s good news for anyone who buys his records, including his latest, “"Saturday Nights & Sunday Morn-ings.”"

Ya Heard: Is T.I. qualified to advise at-risk youth?

Columnist Dennis Winn shares the latest in the world of hip-hop in his weekly column “Ya Heard.”

Author Percival Everett comes to Woodbridge

"I've rebuilt engines, I've been lost in the woods, but, the hardest thing I've ever done is write a novel," Everett said. "It requires complete devotion to the project. You will alienate everyone you know…. It's like knowingly entering a bad marriage."

Who is that drag-dressing comedian performing with Cho?
Who is that drag-dressing comedian performing with Cho?

Becoming an Internet sensation was never the plan for actor-turned-comedian Liam Sullivan. Of course, neither was touring the country dressed in drag. 

Margaret Cho comes to Warner Theatre
Margaret Cho comes to Warner Theatre

Outspoken comedian Margaret Cho is breaking the chains of self-hatred and embracing self-love next week at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.

“Championship Season” a daring play
“Championship Season” a daring play

Former basketball teammates and their coach reunite and discover what's really changed 30 years after their great championship victory.


March 27, 2008

Soundbites: Album reviews
Soundbites: Album reviews

Soundbites is an occasional collection of recent album reviews.

Ya Heard: Gossip personality has her own issues

Columnist Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column “Ya Heard.”

Woodbridge students release compilation album
Woodbridge students release compilation album

The Woodbridge Idol talent competition also celebrates the release of the four students' compilation album "Shatter the Silence," the second offering from Woodbridge Senior High School's student-run record label, Polyphonix Records.


March 20, 2008

HBO miniseries highlights Virginia, brings revenue to the Commonwealth
HBO miniseries highlights Virginia, brings revenue to the Commonwealth

“John Adams,” the new HBO miniseries detailing the life of our second president, was filmed in Virginia and generated $80 million in revenue for the state.

Tupac’s claims justified?

Dennis Winn comments on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.”


March 12, 2008

Mike Doughty’s new album as ‘delicious’ as it sounds
Mike Doughty’s new album as ‘delicious’ as it sounds

Mike Doughty’s newest release, “Golden Delicious,” is much more varied and confident than its predecessor, “Haughty Melodic.”

Gravy to play Biggie in ‘Notorious’

Dennis Winn comments on the latest hip-hop news in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.”

WATCH in favor of the Defense
WATCH in favor of the Defense

Dan Yount had been so sure he wouldn’t win that he hadn’t bothered to prepare any remarks.


March 07, 2008

Old Town Manassas sets a day of decadence.

For chocolate lovers, this evening will be a great joy, as the shops and gallaries of Old Town Manassas will be having a day of decadence.<

Mark Hayes is in Manassas this weekend

Internationally known musician Mark Hayes is in Manassas this weekend to participate in a series of events.


March 06, 2008

Fat Joe, 50, Papoose duke it out

Dennis Winn comments on the latest news in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard”

Woodbridge man finds salvation in Christian rap
Woodbridge man finds salvation in Christian rap

Christian Love turned from a lifetime of drugs and crime and put out his first Christian rap album.


February 28, 2008

Who knew Politicks could be this much fun?
Who knew Politicks could be this much fun?

The last time northern Virginia-based rock-reggae band Politicks was at The State Theatre in Falls Church the group was opening for the recently reformed Blind Melon. That was in November. Friday the group headlines its own show with northern Virginia alternative powerpop band Everyone But Pete and Square Trio.

The Dip Set keeps dipping

Weekly columnist Dennis Winn talks about the latest in the world of hip-hop in his column “Ya Heard”

Soundbites

Album reviews by Staff Writer Josh Eiserike

Secrets of a real movie buff

Douglas Cheshire made his picks based on what he thought and how he thought the Academy might vote.


February 26, 2008

Local Oscar contest winner announced
Local Oscar contest winner announced

A Nokesville resident is taking home $100 and free movie passes for winning the community Oscar contest through the Manassas Journal Messenger and Potomac News.


February 25, 2008

Stars are stately, fashionable and safe in glamorous gowns on Oscar red carpet

The best word to describe the red-carpet fashion at the Academy Awards: red.


February 21, 2008

Jon Stewart flexes his funny bone fast as host of the Academy Awards
Jon Stewart flexes his funny bone fast as host of the Academy Awards

The 45-year-old faux pundit hosted the Oscars two years ago, so he knows what to expect. Still, it’s “disorienting” to work in Los Angeles rather than in his native New York.


February 20, 2008

Ya Heard

feature column

Who will win?

Locals offer up their predictions


February 15, 2008

These kids want to give you a Mustang

A trip to Europe might just be the trip of a lifetime for more than 100 Prince William County high school students. 

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