The face of Madison
By Amber Logsdon,September 2, 2010
Sophomore Sarah Everett transferred to JMU this year partly because of her love for America’s fourth president. She impersonates Madison at every possible opportunity. James Madison was a small man, weighing only about 100 pounds and standing at a mere 5 feet tall. If asked about his favorite animal, he would probably say that it would be his horse, Liberty. His favorite color was black. When he married his wife, Dolley, he was 43 and she was 26; he would claim that it was love at first sight. There... Read more »
Latimer-Shaeffer Closes Curtain
By Amber Logsdon,April 29, 2010
Bob Rauschenberg was one of the most prolific American artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. His sculptures and paintings usually incorporated little bits of American icons, such as Coca-Cola bottles or images of John F. Kennedy. His unique application of his craft inspired playwright Charles Mee to create “bobrauschenbergamerica.” The play is not about Bob Rauschenberg, by any means. Instead, “bobrauschenbergamerica” is a celebration of Rauschenberg and his take on American life. The... Read more »
With New Home Comes Reflections On Past Performance Spaces
By Amber Logsdon,April 22, 2010
HARRISONBURG — It’s hard to imagine that only 40 years ago, Theatre II was home to a turkey hatchery. Since then, the entire building has been molded into something completely different than its original purpose. “This entire room was filled with turkeys, and the back of the room comes at a slant so they could hose [it] out through the door,” said assistant professor of theatre Dennis Beck, pointing to the large dents in the brick walls of the black box theatre where the turkey cages were... Read more »
‘Blue Sky Noise’: Band’s Best Work Yet
By Amber Logsdon,April 22, 2010
Though musician Anthony Green has been involved with seven acts, more than 15 albums and even released a solo album, he recently released his strongest work to date — Circa Survive’s “Blue Sky Noise.” In the past, the band’s opening songs have been decent at best. “Juturna” ’s “Holding Someone’s Hair Back” made a good first impression for the band — though it clearly showed they were beginners in the game. But they had the potential to craft something great. The quintet played... Read more »
Top Ten: 6 Performance Art Center
By Amber Logsdon,April 8, 2010
The Forbes Performing Arts Center will soon be the new home to both the School of Theatre and Dance and the School of Music. Located across from the Quad on South Main Street, the facility combines the Dorothy Thomasson Estes Center for Theatre and Dance and the Shirley Hanson Roberts Center for Music Performance. Ground broke on the 174,524-square-foot building in October 2007, and it opens for classes in the fall. The first performance will be the Children’s Playshop production of “Miss... Read more »
Cool-Aid Benefit Concert Brings Bands Together to Fight Cancer
By Amber Logsdon,March 1, 2010
According to the American Cancer Society in 2009, almost 1.5 million new cases of cancer were reported. In response to these alarming numbers, WXJM and Alpha Phi Omega felt the need to step in and do something to fix it. “A lot of our members, either through family members or otherwise, are affected by cancer,” said Jennifer Bailey, a sophomore elementary education major and fundraising chair of APO. By combining both fundraising and up-and-coming acts on the music scene, WXJM and APO created... Read more »
‘Wolfman’ Has More Bark Than Bite
By Amber Logsdon,February 15, 2010
Watch out, Jacob Black. You’re not the only werewolf in the limelight anymore. His name is Lawrence Talbot and, quite frankly, he could rip you to shreds. To add insult to injury, Jacob, he’s from 18th-century England. You’re done for. In this remake of the 1941 film of the same name, “The Wolfman” features Benicio del Toro (“Sin City”) as a man affected by lycanthropy after surviving a werewolf attack. While trying to deal with his newfound thirst for tearing people limb for limb... Read more »
A Bite of Change
By Amber Logsdon,February 12, 2010
Pennybackers Boasts Rustic Appeal, Robust Menu HARRISONBURG, Va. — Placing one’s elbows on the glass tabletops at Pennybackers, a diner notices something unique about the furniture. On each tabletop is a different image, made entirely out of pennies. The waiter immediately points out their originality and introduces a challenge. Most of the design is made out of face-down pennies, but 10 of them are face-up. The waiter invites the customer to find all 10. As a part of the Harrisonburg Children’s... Read more »
Web Exclusive: Demetri Martin Returns to Comedy Central
By Amber Logsdon,February 8, 2010
With his youthful and fresh approach to comedy, it’s hard to believe that Demetri Martin is 36 years old. Even physically, he appears to be in his mid-20s. Regardless, it’s not his ability to fool people with his age that makes him a prominent figure in the comedic world, but his originality with his jokes. He became so successful with his stand-up that in 2009, Comedy Central launched his own half-hour series, “Important Things with Demetri Martin.” “Important Things” opened... Read more »
Gimmick-filled Grammys Get Tripped Up
By Amber Logsdon,February 4, 2010
If there’s one thing that killed the 2010 Grammys, it’s the overload of gimmicks. From start to finish, it was filled with them. To be honest, they weren’t even that interesting. Lady Gaga opened up the show, performing her song “Poker Face” with a full factory set, complete with fire and a surprise visit from Sir Elton John. The two pounded out a medley on a double piano with a set of arms sticking out of the top. After her graphic performance of “Paparazzi” at the MTV VMA’s... Read more »
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