“The thing I struggle with the most is when both partners want my time.” As Valentine’s Day flutters on the near horizon, a lot of folks are either hatching plans to party with their sweetie or bemoaning the fact that they don’t have one. But some people seem to find themselves with an embarrassment of … Read more
photo by Sheryl Nields Addicted to love: Aimee Mann’s latest CD may be her most heartfelt to date. Only Aimee Mann could believably sing the word “chanticleer.” That rare synonym for a rooster crops up in Track 9 of her most recent album, last year’s The Forgotten Arm. In her unmistakable, ice-pick soprano, Mann can … Read more
“It’s really interesting to see what people know jazz to be,” choreographer Randy Duncan said during the 2002 Jazz Dance World Congress. “And to see how they bring it about on stage.” In case you’re not clear on what jazz dance is, think of Broadway theatrics as seen in Chicago and Fosse (about legendary choreographer … Read more
The hills are alive: The Von Trapp Children will appear at WCU’s new performing-arts center. How do you solve a problem like filling the seats of a brand-new, $30 million performance venue in a place most art snobs charitably call the middle of nowhere? Hire the Von Trapp Children, the latest incarnation of the beloved … Read more
CD reviews Eliza Lynn, Frisky or Fair (Civility Records): Four Stars • Genre(s): Singer/songwriter with elements of jazz, old time and western swing. • You’ll like it if: You’re comfortable with metro jazz and rural Appalachia residing on the same album. • Defining song: “Slow Down” – Soulful to the point of tasting collards, this … Read more
Flavor: Seasonal AmericanAmbiance: Upscale urbanService: Very good and knowledgeable What do you get when you combine urban style and sensibilities with a down-to-earth yet sophisticated approach to both food and service? You get a restaurant like Table, the gifted brainchild of husband-and-wife team Jacob and Julia Sessoms, with expert help from co-chef Matthew Dawes, co-manager … Read more
A very foodie Valentine’s: Unless he or she is on a diet, chances are your sweetie wants to be taken out to dinner for Valentine’s Day. Moonlit horseback rides are cool, too, but the dinner thing’s a bit easier (and warmer). This year, choice options abound: Zambra, which some consider the most romantic dining spot … Read more
Take it from the Me Decade • Who he is: Rob Livingston of the Feral Chihauhuas • What he’s wearing: A red ’80s vest from Ragtime over a blue jacket from Spiritex, corduroys from Goodwill and black-and-red Tredair shoes bought on ebay. • Why we love it: For anyone who grew up during the 1980s … Read more
