Film Competition deadline extended to April 7

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The Waynesboro Cultural Commission announced the extension of its deadline for the second annual Waynesboro Short Film Competition.  The new deadline is Saturday, April 7.  Entries must be received or postmarked by that date. The Waynesboro Short Film Competition is open to all Virginia residents.  Films will be judged in two categories:  Youth (Age 20…

Southern gospel music at WTA’s Gateway

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WTA will present its first Gospel Music Concert on Friday, March 30 at its Gateway in Downtown Waynesboro.  The group, Calvary’s Mercy Quartet, is recognized throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for traditional Southern Gospel Music at its finest. “We are so pleased to have Calvary’s Mercy at the Gateway,” said Tracy Straight, WTA’s programming chair. …

RCC and Broken Monocle at WTA’s Gateway

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Two of Central Virginia comedy groups will bring their talents to WTA’s Gateway for the Gateway’s Comedy Night.  Performing on Saturday March 24 will be the Richmond Comedy Coalition and Broken Monocle Improv Group.  Hosted by Jim Zarling, the comedians will share the stage beginning at 8 pm at 329 West Main in downtown Waynesboro….

Richmond’s funniest at WTA’s Gateway

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Top comic Odyssey Michaels will head the lineup at the February Comedy Night at WTA’s Gateway on Saturday, Feb. 25. Michaels was voted Richmond’s funniest comic in 2011 by Style Weekly Magazine.  He has performed nationally, including being a featured performer at the Cincinnati Comedy Festival.   He has also been seen on G4TV cable network. …

Comedy Night at WTA’s Gateway

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Comedy Night is back at WTA’s Gateway Theatre with an evening of musical and improvisational comedy on Saturday, January 28 at 8 pm.   The evening will be hosted by Jim Zarling, founder of Charlottesville’s Comedy Roundtable. First up for the January Comedy Night will be a Richmond favorite, Manly Man.  The  two-woman musical powerhouse spent…

Shenandoah Valley Art Center: February 2012 events

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The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of February, is presenting a collection of artwork by students studying at the Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities. This unique creative program, begun in 2002, offers students in the Visual Arts Departments from Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County the opportunity to spend each morning…

Gateway features Fatty Lumpkin

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WTA’s January Mojo Saturday Nite with Bluesman Kevin Chisnell will feature the rock and blues band Fatty Lumpkin and the Love Hogs.  Also appearing will be James Painteer, songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.  The Jan. 21 Blues performance will be at WTA’s Gateway Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro at 8 p.m. Fatty Lumpkin and the Love Hogs…

Youth Night Talent O’rama at the Gateway

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The Richard Adams Variety Show will feature the Youth Night Talent O’rama on Friday, Jan. 13, at WTA’s Gateway, 329 W. Main St. in Downtown Waynesboro. The evening will be a celebration of local youth and their talents. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. The host of the show, Richard Adams has assembled an impressive cadre…

Chris Graham: So much smoke and mirrors

Chris Graham

Not a lot makes sense with the politicians these days. And no, I’m not ranting about how Congress is talking about raising taxes on working-class and middle-class families at the risk of pushing the economy back into another recession. Looking here at my hometown of Waynesboro, where the City Council suddenly wants accountability from its…