Entertainment - dailypress.com

Boaters from near and far look forward to joining armada at OpSail 2012

By Sam McDonald , smcdonald@dailypress.com | 757-247-4732 — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Englishman Brian Orr and American John Pence plan to mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812 together, doing exactly what they both love: each piloting a boat through the dark, choppy waters of Hampton Roads.

Smithfield Little Theatre celebrates 50 years

David Nicholson , dnicholson@dailypress.com | 757-247-4794 — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Afternoon of activities will take place June 3

"We call it community theater but it's almost like a family," says Elaine Dairo, who is active in Smithfield Little Theatre.

Peninsula talent tops TAA show

Mark St. John Erickson — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

At 6 inches tall and just 8 across, James Warwick Jones' small studies of ancient Indian pueblos in the American Southwest may not have the immediate impact of some art show award winners.

Fat Doctor beats death, comes home to Cozzy's

By Mike Holtzclaw , mholtzclaw@dailypress.com | (757) 928-6479 — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

NEWPORT NEWS — Richard Pryor loved The Fat Doctor.

Big Idea -- local rock favorites from the '90s -- to reunite at Tribeca in Newport News

By Sam McDonald — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:07:00 EDT

Big Idea , a popular local rock band from back in the 1990s, is about to climb back on stage for one night only.

Our picks for Memorial Day weekend fun

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

In case you're pondering how to spend some of your leisure hours this long holiday weekend, allow us to assist. We've got ideas ranging from Broadway-style sparkle to encounters with dangerous-looking dinosaurs. Whatever you choose, don't forget to relax.

Chesapeake's Leah Jones to sing May 24 on ABC-TV show "Duets"

By Sam McDonald — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:47:00 EDT

Leah Jones, an 18-year-old college student from Chesapeake, will be featured on the ABC-TV show "Duets" tomorrow, May 24. Jones will appear in a segment with singing star Robin Thicke .

Virginia Arts Festival presents Mahler's Eighth Symphony

David Nicholson , dnicholson@dailypress.com | 757-247-4794 — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

The Virginia Arts Festival doesn't regularly advertise in The New York Times. But with Gustav Mahler's Eighth Symphony coming up, it was time to get the word out.

Winners circle: A trio of young women took prizes in the 2012 Daily Press poetry contest

By Sam McDonald , smcdonald@dailypress.com | 757-247-4732 — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Always listen to your grandmother.

Acoustic music will be on the menu at Jewish Mother Deli in Hampton

By Sam McDonald — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:43:00 EDT

Scotty Miller, who runs the Jewish Mother restaurants in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, said last week he’s spreading his sandwich, beer and music empire to the Peninsula.