Entertainment

This page consists of any and all popular occasions in entertainment media and pop culture. From Hollywood, California, to our very own Roanoke College, reporters of the entertainment page cover music, films, both visual and performance art, and other similar recent events.

RC Films Impress at Basically Tarantino Grandin Screening

Written by Emma Grosskopf The CoLab in Roanoke was host to a reception for six RC filmmakers on Tuesday, April 2 for the Fourth Annual...

Virginia Loosens the Leash on Entertainment Venues

Written by Mateo Biggs For over a year now, COVID-19 has affected everyone in every age group and has changed how everyone lives – especially...

Golden Globers Gawk at Gesticulating Gervais’ Grandiloquence

Written by Joseph Carrick Before we delve into the spectacle that took over social by storm, let’s take a quick look at the Golden Globes...

Preview: RC A Capella Carnivella

Written by Jessica Shelburne As spring begins to flourish, it is time again for the annual A Cappella Carnivella. Hosted this year by Habitat for...

Lights, Curtain…Closure?

Written by Kristina Calhoun Due to the fact that Broadway shows were not part of the Phase 4 opening in New York City, fans will...

Oscars 411: Here’s What to Know

Written by Jessica Shelburne As we lie on the precipice of another awards premier, it is time to prepare ourselves for the iconic moments, flashy...

“Little Women” Making Big Waves

Written by Alexandra Gautier The latest of several movie adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s dearly beloved novel, Little Women, has made an impression on viewers,...

A Celebration of Culture in Derry

Written by Charissa Roberson On Friday, Sept. 16, cities across the island of Ireland displayed their art, history, and culture as part of an annual...

Ellen and George Demonstrate How to be Kind

Written by Jessica Shelburne A democrat and a republican walk into a Dallas Cowboys football game and sit next to each other…one might assume that...

Irish Band ‘High Kings’ Tours U.S. and Ireland

Written by Charissa Roberson After a four-week tour in the United States, Irish traditional band The High Kings has announced that they will be returning...

Family Films in Theatres this Thanksgiving

Written by Charissa Roberson Once the Thanksgiving feast is over, the long afternoon sets in -- the perfect setting for a trip to the cinema....

RC Choir Presents Handel’s “Messiah”

by Charissa Roberson     To usher in this Christmas season, the Roanoke College Choir will be presenting Handel’s “Messiah” at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church on Sunday...

Upcoming RC Choir Concerts!

by Karen Kholer As spring blooms and the end of the semester approaches many events come with it, so here are two more to mark...

Budgeting for Black Friday

Written by Jessica Shelburne Black Friday is just like an expensive marathon that starts in the middle of the night. Except that it’s much better...

Going the Poll Nine Yards

Written by Mateo Biggs ​Quarantine is always something everyone will look back on, either because everyone learned something new (disregarding the current dance trend on...

Alexa, Search Haunted Houses Near Me

Written by Jessica Shelburne Haunted houses are a defining characteristic of the Halloween season. The greater Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas are BOOming with these...

The Return of “The Mandalorian”

Written by Charissa Roberson After a rousingly successful debut in 2019, “The Mandalorian” returned to Disney+ in October for the start of its second season. The...

The Notorious RBG

Written by Joseph Carrick Ruth Bader Ginsburg gained a reputation as a stalwart figurehead for the modern feminist and progressive movements since her inauguration to...

What Classic Christmas Films Teach Us

Written by Charissa Roberson One of the best parts of Christmastime is snuggling up with a great holiday movie. The best movies truly capture the...

An AMA-zing Year for Taylor Swift

Written by Alexandra Gautier Basically all you need to know about the 2019 American Music Awards is: Taylor Swift. Oh, you want to know more...