Arts & Entertainment

Making The Grade

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

Maddie A. Zanie and Mary Monroe of Lexington were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester at Hollins University. - - -

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No April Fool’s Day would be complete without a prank from local artist and entertainer Mark Cline. The monolith and mannequin combo appearing on Lazy Acres farm just past the Virginia Horse Center is a nod to his first April’s Fool’s art installation 20 years ago when he placed flying saucers on Mack Smith’s farm. “That was a nod to the movie ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’” Cline said. “So 20 years later, I revisited that theme.” The installation is called “All That Matters” and is Cline’s first concept piece. He said that the theme of the piece is humans working together solving the mystery of the monolith. The self-described story teller and art manipulator says that he’s got enough ideas for the next 100 years. The monolith will be on exhibit for the remainder of the month.

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Financial Adviser Collecting Pet Supplies

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

In support of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month in April, Edward Jones financial adviser Christy Harris and her office is collecting pet supplies the entire month of April.

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Virtual Natural Resources Camp Offered In July

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

High school students interested in natural resources are invited to attend the Virginia Academy of Natural Resources, a new virtual camp sponsored by Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD).

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Marching Blues Perform

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

The Parry McCluer High School marching band and color guard perform at halftime of the football team’s 35-28 home win over Eastern Montgomery on March 26 at Bobby Williams Field in Buena Vista. Color guard members, carrying the blue flags, are Baylee Slagle (third from right)) Aniyah McCoy (second from right) and Emily Barker (far right). (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo)

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

Wednesday, April 7

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Timely Topics

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

The muddy conditions of the winter months have compromised many home lawns, especially high traffic areas. We are still in a window suitable for establishing grass but the sooner the seed is sown or the sod laid, the better. The later in April grass in established, the less time the grass has to develop its root system before summer heat and weeds limit grass growth.

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W&L Jazz Ensemble Performing Outdoors

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

Student accomplishments will be celebrated as the University Jazz Ensemble presents a concert on Thursday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. on Cannan Green. Tickets are not required.

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A Tisket, A Tasket, So Many Easter Baskets

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

The weather was egg-cellent for the drive-thru Easter basket giveaway at Glen Maury Park this past Saturday. In the pictures above, at right and below left, volunteer Taylor Ann Cash hands out baskets to children in their cars. BELOW RIGHT, the Easter Bunny gives a socially distanced wave to the motorists. The event was held in place of the annual Easter egg hunt, which was canceled last year as well due to COVID-19 concerns. A video of the event created by Cynthia Frazier can be found on The News-Gazette’s website. (Joann Ware photos)