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Review: Comics!!!

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:35:00 EDT

Josh Eiserike reviews his top picks of the week.

Column: Fourth of July is the greatest holiday

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:59:00 EDT

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

Ya Heard: Jay-Z takes hip hop to rock ‘n’ roll

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:52:00 EDT

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

An absolutely Ani performance at Wolf Trap

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:48:01 EDT

Ani DiFranco returns to Wolf Trap Monday to showcase tunes from her forthcoming album.

Mount Vernon: The real ‘National Treasure’

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:40:00 EDT

Mount Vernon’s National Treasure tour shows visitors a different side of George Washington's home—the side featured in the 2007 Disney film "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets."

New family show looks at teen pregnancy

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:40:00 EDT

Television producer Brenda Hampton calls her new drama “‘7th Heaven’ with sex.”

Close to home

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:08:00 EDT

The rising cost of everything getting you down? Here are some thrift tips for 4 Virginia destinations.

Review: Comics!!!

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:45:00 EDT

Josh Eiserike reviews the “Wanted” trade paperback and the latest issue of “Runaways.”

More Morissette: Alanis out with fifth album of fury

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:10:01 EDT

Morissette's first CD in more than four years takes listeners on an unrestrained voyage through lessons in heartbreak, fury and joy.

Theater review: ‘Mamma Mia!’

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:01:00 EDT

If you like ABBA, you’ll like ‘Mamma’

Column: These music picks may end up as future Soundbites

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:57:00 EDT

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

Soundbites

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:54:03 EDT

quick-hitting album reviews

Review: Comics!!!

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:27:00 EDT

Josh Eiserike reviews the latest comic book release, “Fables.”

Column: Josh and his stupid movie lists

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:19:00 EDT

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

Theater Review: ‘Irma Vep’ an evening of silliness

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:10:00 EDT

"The Mystery of Irma Vep" features men dressed as women, men dressed as vampires and werewolves, and even a man dressed as a woman posing as a reanimated mummy.

Degrasse duo prepares for one last dance

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:06:00 EDT

Lauren Coleman, 18, and Gabrielle Peters, 17, are rehearsing for their final dance together.

Ya Heard: 50 Cent takes aim at T.I.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:01:00 EDT

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

Back to the drive-in

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:56:01 EDT

Potomac Mills will hold a free drive-in screening of the classic '80s flick "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial" at their "Movies Under The Stars" event.

Richmond native shoots an Obama music video

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:07:01 EDT

In the wee hours of a day in November 2007, the Lord spoke to Jerome Henderson about Barack Obama.

Marvel ‘Hulks’ out with $54.5M opening weekend

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:49:00 EDT

The Incredible Hulk” was a box-office bruiser, yanking in $54.5 million over opening weekend and laying to rest the stigma of his unappreciated big-screen adventure five years ago.

Review: Comics!!!

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:05:00 EDT

Josh Eiserike talks about this trip to NYC this week.

Banaroo opens amid summer festival revival

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:26:00 EDT

In recent years, music festivals emerged as one of the music industry's few cash cows in an otherwise tumultuous environment.

Column: Growing from Turtles to teen

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:23:00 EDT

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

Ya Heard: Judging Lil’ Wayne’s ‘greatness’ factor

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:21:00 EDT

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

Review: Comics!!!

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:00:01 EDT

Josh reviews this week’s top comics.

Soundbites

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Quick-hitting music reviews

Ya Heard’s own top 10 of all time

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:00:00 EDT

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

Column: Sports aren’t just for jocks

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:00:00 EDT

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

S’more songs please!

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Campers might want to consider adding singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb's new children's CD, "Camp Lisa," to their sacks.

‘Sex’ sells: Women give Carrie & Co. $55.7M debut

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:24:00 EDT

The big-screen “Sex and the City” — reuniting Parker and TV co-stars Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon — strutted to a $55.7 million opening weekend, far exceeding Hollywood’s box office expectations

Getting ‘Carried’ away: Can women make it a hit?

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:27:00 EDT

Can a pure chick flick become a hit? Yes, if it draws a diverse enough swath of female moviegoers. For "Sex and the City," that will be the big question. Get local movie times

Review: Comics!!!

Thu, 29 May 2008 15:08:00 EDT

Josh Eiserike reviews the latest comics this week.

Ya Heard: Big labels undermine hip-hop to line pockets

Thu, 29 May 2008 09:55:00 EDT

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

Column: Pop culture reflects recent Boystown adventure

Thu, 29 May 2008 09:52:00 EDT

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

Review: Comics!!!

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:50:00 EDT

Josh Eiserike highlights his all time favorite comic book this week.

Manassas’s Harris Pavilion concert line-up

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:55:00 EDT

Musical acts play at Harris Pavillion throughout the summer.

Wolf Trap’s summer performance line-up

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:53:00 EDT

Wolf Trap Summer Music Concert Series

Column: Delving into cell phone ring tones

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:05:00 EDT

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

Theater review: ‘Carmen’ seduces and delights

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:02:00 EDT

Amy Grant Wolfe played Carmen with the right amount of intensity and emotion to invoke both our hatred and pity of her. Vadim Burciu's Don Jose was expressive, passionate, and especially engaging to watch.

Dominator delivers: Learn the best way to ride Kings Dominion’s new coaster

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:53:00 EDT

The 4,210-feet long, blue and orange coaster cut an impressive contrast to the darkening sky. I couldn't wait to ride it.

Ya Heard: MTV presents top 10 hottest in hip-hop

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:47:00 EDT

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

Loundoun Summer Music Festival line-up

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:43:00 EDT

The music line-up.

Herndon’s Friday Night Live kicks off

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:21:00 EDT

Herndon’s summer concert series Friday Night Live kicks off

Review: Good to see Indy, but `Skull’ is a mess

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:57:00 EDT

Check out other Indiana Jones reviews, videos

Say ‘I do’ in your backyard

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:00:01 EDT

If your home is your castle, where better to hold a fairy tale wedding?

Ya heard: A sentence and a marriage - almost

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:07:00 EDT

Two thousand, nine-hundred-twenty days, or eight days rather, is what Remy Ma was sentenced to this week after being found guilty of two counts of assault

Weekend wrap up

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:05:00 EDT

Things to do this weekend.

Review: Comics!!!

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Josh Eiserike reviews newly released comic books this week.

“American Idol’ gets down to its final 2 contestants

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:43:00 EDT

It’ll be David vs. David. Syesha Mercado has been voted off “American Idol.”

Get to know the Judge

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:03:00 EDT

Robert Molinari hopes he can teach some of the youth at the Judge Patrick D. Molinari Juvenile Shelter in Manassas about his brother, the shelter’s namesake.

Column: Young, old, age doesn’t matter. Stories do

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

I want Clint Eastwood to play Batman.

Sex and the City premieres in London

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:03:00 EDT

The “Sex and the City” stars lit up London’s Leicester Square for the world premiere of the cinematic sequel to their New York adventures

Pop artist Robert Rauschenberg dies in Fla. at 82

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:49:00 EDT

Robert Rauschenberg, whose use of odd and everyday articles earned him a reputation as a pioneer in pop art but whose talents spanned the worlds of painting, sculpture and dance, has died.

Review: Comics!!!

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:29:00 EDT

Features Reporter Josh Eiserike reviews his favorite comic books this week.

Ya Heard: Wayne says ‘no’ to G-Unit, ‘yes’ to Cole

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:51:00 EDT

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

Covering Avalon: Christian group to perform Friday

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:46:00 EDT

Long, 36 of Nashville, Tenn., took time from the tour to call The Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger from outside Charleston, S.C., to chat about the band and the new album.

Vint Hill is alive with the sound of music

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:39:00 EDT

This heartwarming story of Maria, an aspiring nun who becomes a governess for the Von Trapp family, is one of those timeless tales that uplifts whenever revisited.

Column: From trilogies to quadrilogies

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:35:00 EDT

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

Avalon comes to Woodbridge

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Cover albums are nothing new in the secular world, but according to Janna Long, pianist and vocalist from Christian group Avalon, it's a fresh idea in Christian music.

Review: Comics!!!

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:52:00 EDT

InsideNoVa.com is featuring a new weekly video: Comics!!! A Discussion About Awesome Books You Can Buy with Josh Eiserike

In memory: YOPW tributes former director Carol Taylor

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:03:00 EDT

Carol Taylor will be remembered as many things—mother, wife, friend and musician, to name a few.

Column: Censor this column!

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:55:01 EDT

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

Ya Heard: Bell verdict stuns hip-hop community

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:52:00 EDT

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

Soundbites: We don’t need to ‘Bleed American’ again

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

A collection of album reviews

‘Shotgun Singer’ comes to Iota Café

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Indie musician Kris Delmhorst's ambitious fifth studio album, "Shotgun Singer," is available after nearly four years in the making.

Scrapbooking infiltrated the author’s life, too

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:02:00 EDT

USA Today featured her new novel in its Book Buzz column. “A Page Out of Life” (Berkley, $14) is due out today.

Gainesville ‘short’ gets BIG attention

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Lustig, a Croatian Jew, survived Auschwitz before immigrating to America. "Lustig" details the producer's life a year after Auschwitz. "Lustig," written and directed by J.B., clocks in at 16 minutes.

Ya Heard: Akon’s ‘criminal’ past called into question

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:36:00 EDT

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

MMMBack! Hanson plays in Falls Church

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:01 EDT

Zac Hanson called the Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger to dish about the new album, the band's charity work and, of course, the MMMBacklash.

Review: ‘Hamlet’ laughs outweigh shortcomings

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:01 EDT

His real estate agent, Felicia Dantine (Marion Dobbins) sells him late actor John Barry-more's old apartment. Barrymore, a drunken womanizer in life, was also one of the famous Hamlets of the stage. Dantine suggests holding a séance to contact the actor's spirit, to help Rally with the role. A few short scenes later Barrymore (Charles St. Charles) appears to help Rally, which may or may not be as a result of the séance. And, only some of the characters can see him.

Guide to the weekend

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:08:01 EDT

Featured events

Gainsville man named finalist in film festival

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:06:00 EDT

A Gainesville man was named a finalist in Virginia’s first Independent Film Festival.

Soundbites

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:03:00 EDT

Review of newly released CDs

I Hate Hamlet

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EDT

“I Hate Hamlet” might be a popular complaint for high school seniors, but it’s also the first production at Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.

Musician Caroline Herring tackles segregation

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:01 EDT

Country-folk musician Caroline Herring merges personal experience and a storytelling approach in her songs, with many tracks covering her marriage, motherhood and the tales of people she’s encountered.

Column: Sequels? So what? Summer movies are awesome

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT

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

Ya Heard: Alicia strikes a totally different ‘Key’

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT

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

Column: Set lists script the show

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:20:01 EDT

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

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:06:00 EDT

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

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

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:40:01 EDT

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?

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:33:00 EDT

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

Author Percival Everett comes to Woodbridge

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:31:00 EDT

"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?

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:00:01 EDT

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

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT

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

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT

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

Soundbites: Album reviews

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:26:00 EDT

Soundbites is an occasional collection of recent album reviews.

Ya Heard: Gossip personality has her own issues

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:21:00 EDT

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

Woodbridge students release compilation album

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:09:01 EDT

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.

HBO miniseries highlights Virginia, brings revenue to the Commonwealth

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:00:00 EDT

“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?

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:00:00 EDT

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

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

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:00:00 EDT

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

Gravy to play Biggie in ‘Notorious’

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:00:00 EDT

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

WATCH in favor of the Defense

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:00:00 EDT

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

Old Town Manassas sets a day of decadence.

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:25:00 EDT

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

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:22:00 EDT

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

Fat Joe, 50, Papoose duke it out

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

Woodbridge man finds salvation in Christian rap

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

Who knew Politicks could be this much fun?

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EDT

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

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:29:00 EDT

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

Secrets of a real movie buff

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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