This show offers a seasonal change of pace.

This ‘Nutcracker’ pairs E.C. Glass and Virginia School of the Arts to bring to life the Christmas classic.

Another in our series in which we’ll be profiling area musicians. To suggest an artist or band, e-mail .

‘You will see everything that goes on behind-the-scenes:‘
—Michelle Velastegui, Pioneer Theatre director

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Need some gift ideas? Just look around you.

First Fridays has shows and sales this month.

This week, we begin profiling area performers. Meet Dallas Wesley.

It’s the third annual Tour of Homes.

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

His style is ‘one part preppy, one part street.‘

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.

Meet Takisha Miller, who received help from a United Way agency.

From blood pressure screenings to Lyme disease support, check out the following area health-related events.

The Society for Women Engineers has an event set for Friday.

Check out these area events coming up over the holidays.

Having a plan is half the battle.

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

This class covers it all.

So, you never lost the weight you vowed to take off this time last year. And there isn’t much chance you’ll peel off those pounds before this year’s round of holiday parties.

Vamps: Love ‘em or hate ‘em, but these days, the movies seem to have us loving them more.

Check out these area happenings… .

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

It’s the sixth annual Festival of Trees.

Check out these community happenings.

Someday, there comes a day to call it quits.

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.

Meet someone who overcame a problem with help from the United Way of Central Virginia.