Tag: Art + Entertainment
4 Local Bands You Should Know
Meet some of the fresh faces bringing rhythm and soul to the Gulf Coast and beyond.
The Serenity of Chris Knight
ABOVE Sunset Point: “It is hard to paint a sunset that doesn’t look jarring, but I think I was able to suggest the changing light with the...
Mobile’s Own Michael Knight Talks 'Eveningland'
Mobile native Michael Knight (University of Tennessee creative writing professor and author of novels The Typist and Divining Rod) returns to the...
A Study in Time and Place
The corridor leading to the main exhibition hall at the Mobile Museum of Art smells of fresh paint. The hue of its walls, a burnt reddish orange, ...
Winston Groom’s “El Paso”
With his first novel in 18 years, author Winston Groom breaks away from his successful run of nonfiction to present a harrowing tale of cowboys, ...
Welcome to the Land of Ardithian
Navigating our way to Ardith Goodwin’s painting studio in Semmes proved quite a challenge. Without a street address, we followed landmarks and over-the-phone directions until we pulled up...
That Ole Sanctuary in the Swamp
War!” said the African. “We didn’t come here looking for war. We came here to find freedom and peace.” “Guess we all did, ” said John...
Geeking Out
ABOVE LEFT Jack dresses as Harry Potter. ABOVE RIGHT Live action role players engage in medieval fighting outside the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel. Geek is in,...
Bravo for “Braveau”
What would summer be without an adventure or two? For a heart-pounding yet delightful experience from the comfort of a theater armchair, be sure to catch “Braveau, ”...
Meet You At 'The After Party'
Friendship. Mystery. Scandal. If you’re looking for a riveting story with all three, look no further than Anton DiSclafani’s “The After Party, ” which hit bookshelves on May...