Not the same old song and dance
By Lindsay Casale, staff writer

The purpose of New Dance Festival is to provide audience members with a fresh concept of Contemporary Dance, and this year the performance did just that. Comprised of five original pieces, the show was two hours of impressive, sometimes bizarre, and thoughtful work. More...

Westerns are back with ‘Yuma’
By Justin Thurmond, staff writer

“3:10 to Yuma” marks a new age for the almost forgotten western.  Director James Mangold (“Walk the Line”) takes what could’ve been a pointless shoot-‘em-up action flick and turns it into a movie with a real heart in it.  This remake of the original “3:10 to Yuma,” which was first released 50 years ago, rescues the western genre and brings it some newly found respect. More...

Downtown boutique appeals to all ages
By Jackie Cole, contributing writer

The new bohemian style clothing boutique La De Da has settled into its new home in Downtown Harrisonburg. Located across from Dave’s Taverna and next to the Earth and Tea Café, the family run store is owned by Carole Hughes and managed by her two sisters Marty Carpenter and Jennie Warner. More...

UPB brings the ’90s back with event-filled week
By Karlyn Williams, contributing writer

“When, I wake up in the morning, and the ‘larm gives out a warning, and I don’t think I’ll ever make it on time…” During the week of Sept. 10-14 UPB presents “I love the ’90s” week. UPB will celebrate the ‘90s with Mr. Belding, “Independence Day” starring Will Smith, roller-skating and ultimate D-hall karaoke. More...