November 2008
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The Great American Road Trip: Adam Thompson
Some folks, however, will never have to look back. I learned—a couple days ago—about guitarist-songwriter Adam Thompson and his girlfriend Ammie Freymeyer’s rebellion against settling down too soon: they’re traveling across the U.S. of A. in an RV, with the goal of playing music in a small town (with populations under 2009) in every state over the next five months. Thompson calls the project Miles to Knowhere, and one of their stops just happens to be in Appomattox (at Baine’s Books & Coffee, Tuesday, November 25, 7:00 p.m.).
Let’s Talk Turkey
Thanksgiving, a uniquely American holiday, is Thursday. This is probably the only day of the year when just about everyone is eating turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce. If you are a turkey, it is a day marked in infamy, a dark day indeed.
Of Ceiling Fans, the Japanese and Other Related Items
We were shopping at Lowe’s the other night, and as we strolled through – actually, under – a huge ceiling fan display, I began wondering what would happen if all those fans were spinning at full speed while hordes of holiday shoppers were milling around underneath and then ALL THE FANS FELL DOWN AT ONCE! Imagine the horror, the carnage…oh, the humanity!
Carols by Candlelight Features Seasonal Readings and Music
The Lynchburg College Concert Choir and Handbell Choir will present “Carols by Candlelight,” a program of seasonal readings and music, on Monday, December 8, at 7 p.m. in Snidow Chapel. Dr. Jong Kim, professor of music and director of choral activities, will direct the concert choir, and F. Johnson Scott III, instructor of music, will direct the handbell choir and serve as organist.
Lynchburg College Choral Union to Present Handel’s ‘Messiah’
The Lynchburg College Choral Union and Festival Orchestra will present its seventh performance of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 14, at 3 p.m. in Snidow Chapel. Dr. Jong Kim, professor of music and director of choral activities, will conduct the performance, which will feature guest soloists Amy Wolf, soprano; Eunjoo Lee, mezzo-soprano; Colyn Tevete, tenor; and Eunseo Koo, bass.
Goode Seeks Recount
Within hours after the Virginia State Board of Elections certified Democrat Tom Perriello as the winner of the Fifth District congressional race by 745 votes, Republican incumbent Virgil Goode said he will ask for a recount.
Board Certifies Perriello Win in 5th District
According to news issued by WSLS 10, Tom Perriello (D) has won the seat for 5th District over Republican Congressman Virgil Goode. He wins by 745 votes. If Goode does not challenge this count, Perriello’s apparent victory gives Democrats a 6-5 majority in Virginia’s congressional delegation.
Rt. 47 Open in Charlotte County
A portion of Route 47 that was closed earlier in Charlotte County has reopened. Route 47 near Route 1205 was closed due to a downed power pole and motorists were being detoured around the scene. The power pole has been replaced and power restored to the area. Detours that were in place for passenger vehicles and tractor-trailers have been removed.
Sen. John Warner Pays Tribute to Departing Republicans
Senator John Warner (R-VA) on Friday paid tribute to those Republican senators who were defeated in November’s election. Those individuals included Gordon Smith (R-OR), John Sununu (R-NH) and Elizabeth Dole (R-NC). Warner also thanked Virginians who have supported his role in government for the past thirty years.
Appomattox Council Workshop Rescheduled
The Appomattox Town Council Workshop Meeting has been rescheduled from Monday, November 24, 2008 at 7:00 pm back to to Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Appomattox Municipal Building, 210 Linden Street, Appomattox.
President Bush Signs H.R. 6867 Into Law
On Friday, November 21, 2008, President Bush signed into law H.R. 6867, the “Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2008,” which extends Emergency Unemployment Compensation to 20 weeks, and creates a second tier of 13 weeks of compensation for individuals in States with high unemployment rates.
Fishwood Farm for the Holidays
Emotions often run high during the holiday season, and this year seems to be even more stressful because of the economy. If you have a household full of company for Thanksgiving, don’t send them to the basement to get them out of your hair. Instead, take the whole family to Fishwood Farms, located mid-way between Appomattox and Lynchburg, so you can enjoy the great outdoors along with some beautiful alpacas.
Jacob Lawrence, Story Painter
Since his first published print in 1963, Jacob Lawrence produced a body of prints that is both highly dramatic and intensely personal. In his graphic work, as in his paintings, Lawrence turned to the lessons of history and to his own experience. From depictions of civil rights confrontations to scenes of daily life, these images [...]
