There’s no need to scrounge up airfare to Australia to immerse yourself in a dreamlike realm of heroes, creatures and epic stories straight from Aboriginal traditions.

Sweet Briar’s fall film schedule ranges from the war in Iraq to the trials and tribulations of a governess.

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The Couch Potato’s got the Emmy lowdown for you.

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Reduced prices come in the wake of the tough economy.

Don Davis is an Extension Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension. He can be reached by calling 455-3740.

Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at

Guitarist Gregg Ginn, founder of Black Flag, has two new groups he plays with, and they’re coming to Lynchburg for a show Thursday at the White Hart.

Three women blues artists will perform Saturday at the Ellington.

Check out the four songwriters, whose work covers many genres.

The festival shows the bodies of work of more than 100 artists.

Check out these happenings around town.

‘It’s unique. It has all the elements of music, and it has the dynamic presence of Kim doing tapping.’

- Albert Mallet,
Plays saxophone, bass clarinet in Quintana

Ken West outlines Rudolf Dreikurs’ third reason kids misbehave: revenge.

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It’s a booksigning to the eighth power.

There are fewer new shows to catch this year, but here’s what’s going to be on the small screen this fall.

The Lime Kiln Theater has become a site for shows throughout the summer and fall. Shakespeare’s plays make regular appearances, as do plays centered on Appalachian folk culture.

We’re looking for a family to interview about parent/child role reversal.

Check out some things happening around the Burg.

The fall film series at Randolph College explores life for North African immigrants in France.

CVCC’s new exhibit has an opening reception set for Sept. 12.

What images swim into your mind’s eye when you hear the words “art gallery”? Chic? Spotless? Quiet? A place where the owner or employee on duty tends to dismiss you with a frozen glance if it’s obvious you didn’t come in to buy anything?

‘I’m excited to be here for the start of a renaissance.’

- Kelly Gravely Mattox,
Owner
Avenue Arts Studio Gallery

The Firehouse GalleryRivermont StudioAvenue Arts Studio GalleryCheck out what’s showing on First Friday.

Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at .

Realtors want to offer bike-friendly alternative to house hunters.

The first time Dustin Williams read “Bat Boy: The Musical,” he just didn’t get it.

Ken West is a professor at Lynchburg College. His book, ‘The Shelbys,’ has been translated into Indonesian and Czech. Readers may write to West in care of The News & Advance, P.O. Box 10129, Lynchburg, VA 24506.