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The scoop on game day
For Washington Redskins fans Dawn and John Morris, the last mega-exciting Super Bowl Sunday was in 1992, the most recent time their team made it to the big show — and 10 years before the couple threw their very first Super Bowl party. The key to a successful game day get-together, according to Dawn Morris, is not about the game. It’s about the food. 
Catch of the season
For most Valley residents, the heavy snowfalls and frigid temperatures at the end of 2009 were reasons to hunker down at home, swaddled in blankets and sheltered from the elements. For Pat Velanzon, the harsh weather provided the perfect incentive to slip outside for an hour — or five.
Happy tails for some Harrisonburg pups
On Dec. 11, Rocktown Weekly published an article about the PetSmart Rescue Waggin’, a transport vehicle that relocates dogs to shelters with higher adoption rates in order to save them from being euthanized. In December, 14 dogs were transferred from the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA to Animal Welfare Association in New Jersey; all 14 have since been adopted.
On Stage
AUDITIONS FOR “BILLY CRUMBPACKER’S AWESOME ENGLISH REPORT,” a Traveling Jones Theater production, will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Page County Courthouse, 116 S. Court St., Luray, and from 1-5 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Conference Room D at the Rockingham County Administration Center, 20 E. Gay St., Harrisonburg. Show will tour elementary schools in Virginia two or three days a week in late March-June. An actor or actress in their 20s to early 30s is needed to play Billy (or Billie-Jean). Parts include pay. Callbacks will be held on Feb. 20 in Harrisonburg. (540) 652-8848.
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David Blaine Street Magic — David Blaine brings his famous street magic to YouTube. Watch as the famous magician blows the minds of two Los Angeles idiots. WARNING: This magic is amazing.
David Blaine Street Magic Part 2 — Illusionist David Blaine torments the same two dudes in L.A. for the second time in six months.
David Blaine Street Magic Part 3 — The OFFICIAL third installment in the "David Blaine Street Magic" series. Blaine sets his sights on the same two guys from the last two videos. And unfortunately for them, the third time's the charm.
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Stories About Local Bands and Artists
A dose of comedy’s big buzz
Ten years ago, Bill Del Gallo set his VCR to record the stand-up comedy
showcase, “Comedy Central Presents.” He watched the tape over and over,
mimicking the jokes of Lewis Black, well aware that “the biggest faux
pas is to steal stuff from another comedian,” he says.
Shapiro comes back to the ’Burg
Carl Shapiro smells like money.
Red River Rollercoaster is on a roll
Most musicians probably dream of winning awards, selling millions of records and playing sold-out arenas. Chris Howdyshell dreams of small audiences, steady gigs and the ultimate perk — bottled water.
Coming home
Jarrod Smith grew up playing guitar for friends at parties in Bergton, 30 miles northwest of Harrisonburg. Bergton is a small town with a population a little more than 500, and its big event is the annual fair in August.
Advantage: Napp
John Naparlo is silent now, drowned out by the country tunes of Johnny Napp. Naparlo loves basketball and Napp, music. It’s too bad Naparlo and Napp are one in the same.
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| On Stage: AUDITIONS FOR “BILLY CRUMBPACKER’S AWESOME ENGLISH REPORT,” a Traveling Jones Theater production, will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the Board of Supervisors Room at the Page County Courthouse, 116 S. Court St., Luray, and from 1-5 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Conference Room D at the Rockingham County Administration Center, 20 E. Gay St., Harrisonburg. Show will tour elementary schools in Virginia two or three days a week in late March-June. An actor or actress in their 20s to early 30s is needed to play Billy (or Billie-Jean). Parts include pay. Callbacks will be held on Feb. 20 in Harrisonburg. (540) 652-8848. |
| Big Screen: SUTER SCIENCE CENTER AUDITORIUM at EMU is featuring “Ameila” at 10 p.m. on Feb. 5 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 6, “Precious” at 10 p.m. on Feb. 12 and 9 p.m. on Feb. 13 and “2012” at 10 p.m. on Feb. 19 and 9 p.m. on Feb. 20. $2.50 at the door. 432-4211. |
| Sounds: EWABO CARIBBEAN TRIO, from Trinidad and Tobago, will perform from noon-1 p.m. on Feb. 10 in the Houff Student Center at Blue Ridge Community College. Free. (540) 543-2350. |
| Late Night: APPLEBEES features live music on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 p.m.-midnight. All ages. No cover. 1860 E. Market St., Harrisonburg. 438-8121. |
| Eye Candy: DARRIN-McHONE ARTS GALLERY AT THE SMITH HOUSE is showing photography and works on paper by Leslie Bellavance. The abstract paintings of Susan Zurbrigg will be featured from Feb. 5-26. Free. Exhibits are presented by The Arts Council of the Valley. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 311 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 801-8779 or www.ValleyArts.org. |
| All The Rest: BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES, sponsored by Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), will be held from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the Gilkerson Activity Center, 305 S. Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg. Series will feature guest speaker Butch Showalter presenting a program about survivors of the Titanic disaster. Free, seating provided. 568-2923 or www.jmu.edu/socwork/lli. |
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