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July 08, 2008
Bird tales from the oldest town in Texas
Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at
Master Gardener volunteers get kudos
These folks’ good deeds earned them some recognition.
Tomato troubles
You’ve got questions? Don Davis, an Extension Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension, has answers. Davis can be reached at (434) 455-3740.
July 07, 2008
Speak, Rover! What your dog’s trying to tell you
Niro Rasanayagam is a board member of the Lynchburg Humane Society.
Changing careers
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.
Her acting is no act
An actress in a new play about Hurricane Camille knows the story firsthand.
July 05, 2008
Icing on the cake
Darrell moves over to let Lila Rosenthal’s essay recount memories of a special celebration of being American.
July 04, 2008
Defying genre: Christian hip hop
In Christian hip hop, it’s message over medium.
Slideshow: Rhyming with Reason
July 02, 2008
Smith saves the day
Will Smith brings his own superpowers to the movie ‘Hancock.’
A robotic romance
Pixar keeps the hits coming with ‘WALL-E.’
The Fourth: More than fireworks
Check here for a listing of Fourth of July events. After the Fourth, send your photos of fireworks and fun times to our Snap! photo gallery.
Young artists’ work up on display
This show gives young artists a place to show what they can do.
Documentary looks back on a gonzo life
A dcumentary looks back on the life of writer Hunter S. Thompson, the father of gonzo journalism.
July 01, 2008
The July gardener’s to-do list
Don Davis is an Extension Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension. He can be reached by calling (434) 455-3740.
Cardinals with vulture-like heads? Ah, the difficulties of identification
Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at .
Shrimp sale to benefit train restoration
Wild American shrimp are headed this way.
Junior Miss wins scholarships
Lynchburg’s and Virginia’s Junior Miss won scholarships in two categories at the national competition.
June 30, 2008
Pet-iquette: Use common sense on walking trails
Brenda Gray is a member of the board of the Lynchburg Humane Society.
Pets and fireworks
Fireworks can be a tough experience for pets—and pet owners. Here are a few tips that might help.
Applying the Vienna sausage rule to life
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.
Light my fire
This Wingina couple found their avocation—glassblowing—quite by accident.
June 26, 2008
Legends to play at Lake for Fourth
The Embers and Fescue will play on July 4.
Altavista Y, Arts Council slate artists’ reception for Sunday
The Altavista YMCA has two shows to show on Sunday.
Backyard adventures: Hearing Civil War echos
Get outta here to the Museum of the Confederacy, where one of the current exhibits holds clues to what soldiers’ lives were really like.
June 25, 2008
‘Wanted:’ Mindless mayhem
MOVIE REVIEW:
‘Wanted’
REVIEWER RATING: 3/4 stars
RATING/TIME: R/110 min.
PHOTO: James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie star in ‘Wanted.’ (AP)
Crowd favorite
The Ruckus brings diverse set to Jazz Street Grill.
Bluegrass back at Sedalia
Sedalia will host its 12th annual bluegrass festival.
Burg goes on air
Interested in ham radio? Check it out Saturday
Small talk: Do u txt?
Lots of people text—a lot—but what are they really saying?
June 24, 2008
Where have all the hummers gone?
Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at .
