October 09, 2008

Theater review: ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

"Earnest," is a terribly funny play in its own right.

Theater review: ‘Sherlock Holmes: Sign of the Four’

Castaways Repertory Theatre's "Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of the Four" unfortunately embodies nearly all of the negative stereotypes that keep audiences away from community theater.

Ya Heard: Emimem voted ‘best rapper alive’

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

Country rocker hits Manassas

Richie Fields comes to Tommy’s Place.


October 07, 2008

From Halloween to ho ho ho
From Halloween to ho ho ho

Halloween is barely on the minds of schoolchildren, but retailers have begun putting up Christmas displays


October 03, 2008

Your guide to the weekend
Your guide to the weekend

This weekend it’s all about the stage performance


October 02, 2008

VIDEO: Comics!!!

Josh Eiserike takes his video blog on the road this week.

Ya Heard: Peace out, ‘Rap City’

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

Column: Defending Ben Folds

Staff Writer Josh Eiserike shares pop-culture commentary in his weekly column, titled “Column.“

Local Theater Review: “On Golden Pond”

Theater review


October 01, 2008

Phish to reunite and play in Va.
Phish to reunite and play in Va.

A notice posted on the band’s Web site says Phish will play March 6, March 7 and March 8, 2009, at the Hampton Coliseum


September 27, 2008

Legendary actor Paul Newman dead at 83
Legendary actor Paul Newman dead at 83

The blue-eyed Academy-Award winning superstar who personified cool as the anti-hero of such films as “Hud,“ “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Color of Money” has died of cancer.


September 26, 2008

Review: Comics!!!

Josh Eiserike reviews this week’s comics


September 24, 2008

NBC is seeking holiday home videos for new show

NBC is seeking hilarious and entertaining holiday moments from Northern Virginia families for a new holiday TV-show.

Feeling wastingful? Don’t!/ go green

Kelley Hope isn’t concerned about the impression she’ll make this holiday season wrapping gifts in brown, recyclable paper.

What’s the big deal about candy anyway?
What’s the big deal about candy anyway?

As Halloween approaches, here’s what can be frightening for grown-ups – it’s now the “eating season.“

Bah, humbug to those Scrooges - do not let them defeat you

We live in a culture where the Santa Claus wrapping paper goes on sale before Halloween.

What the cool pets will wear this Halloween
What the cool pets will wear this Halloween

Given that Halloween is overtaking Christmas as the holiday- you’re-most-likely-to-be-sick-of-by-the-time-it-actually-arrives, you’ll want to have some chatter stats ready for those weekend costume parties.

An interview with Ben Folds
An interview with Ben Folds

Performer answers questions about his new album and old music as he readies for tour, including playing Wednesday night in D.C.

Hassle-free holiday tips
Hassle-free holiday tips

Many seasoned entertainers approach the holidays as though “stress” stands for Stop Throwing Ridiculously Excessive Seasonal Soirees.


September 18, 2008

Review: Comics!!!
Review: Comics!!!

Josh Eiserike reviews “All Star Superman # 12” this week.

Comedian has come a long way from small D.C. clubs
Comedian has come a long way from small D.C. clubs

It's hard to believe fiery comedian Kathy Griffin's first Washington, D.C., gig was just three years ago at the D.C. Improv. Now she’s filling 3,000-seat arenas.

Theater Review: Princess Leia gets intimate

Writer and actress Carrie Fisher spins comic gold from her life as a Hollywood insider in "Wishful Drinking."

Column: Nerd validation for ‘Dark Knight’ Oscar buzz

Staff Writer Josh Eiserike shares his pop-culture commentary in his weekly column, titled “Column.“

Ya Heard: 50 Cent looks to Kanye for attention again

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


September 11, 2008

Review: Comics!!!
Review: Comics!!!

Josh Eiserike reviews this week’s comic books.

Pitt, Clooney dumb down for Coens’ ‘Burn’
Pitt, Clooney dumb down for Coens’ ‘Burn’

The Coens say dummies often just make for good characters and stories.

Column: How he fell for Ben at first sight

Staff writer Josh Eiserike shares pop-culture commentary in his weekly column, titled “Column.“

YA HEARD: Is a Wayne-Eminem collaboration in the making?

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


September 08, 2008

MTV VMAs find few surprises as Britney steals show
MTV VMAs find few surprises as Britney steals show

MTV has set a high standard for the unexpected at its Video Music Awards, but on the show’s 25th anniversary, the network instead settled for throwing its full support behind Britney Spears’ comeback.

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