Asynopsis of Tom Dudzick’s provocative holiday offering, “Greetings,“ probably would read like a cross between “Guess Who’s... Richmond Times-Dispatch

If you don’t know your “hasenpfeffer” from your “weltanschauung,“ get yourself to “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling... Richmond Times-Dispatch

So what do tattooers do when they aren’t injecting colorful inks into human skin? Judging by last year’s “Drawing Blood” and its... Richmond Times-Dispatch

EXPERIENCED BASSES—Soundworks, central Virginia men’s a cappella ensemble, is holding auditions for three experienced basses for the 2010 season... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Ongoing productions on area stages African American Repertory Theatre, Gottwald Playhouse, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St., 355-2187. “Mahalia,“... Richmond Times-Dispatch

If you’re in danger of taking secular holiday traditions too seriously—if you find yourself getting teary at instrumental renditions of “Frosty... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Have you ever wanted to perform in a show at the Barksdale Theatre? If you attend one of the upcoming productions of the two-act musical “The 25th... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Still going   African American Repertory Theatre, Gottwald Playhouse, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St., 355-2187. “Mahalia,“ $38.... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Corporate & Museum Frame recently opened an exhibition by artist and photographer Katy Bea Martinez Arizala Keller.  The show consists of large-scale... Richmond Times-Dispatch

When you envision artistic materials featured in a high-end craft and design show, tractor-tire inner tubes might not immediately come to mind. But with... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Ongoing productions on area stages African American Repertory Theatre, Gottwald Playhouse, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St., 355-2187. “Mahalia,“... Richmond Times-Dispatch

The artist called “the Audubon of trout” got an early start. James Prosek drew his first bird when he was 4. Two years later, after his aunt... Richmond Times-Dispatch

THAT COLOR BLIND KIND OF LOVE - Auditions will be held Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Hickory Hill Community Center, by appointment only. For details or to schedule... Richmond Times-Dispatch

If you love the Lipizzaner horses, thank Gen. George S. Patton.  The majestic animals that dance in synchronization, leap as if flying and perform... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Still going   African American Repertory Theatre, Gottwald Playhouse, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St., 355-2187. “Mahalia,“ $38.... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Page Bond Gallery recently opened a show of new paintings by art teachers Mary Scurlock of Henrico County Public Schools and Diego Sanchez of St. Catherine’s... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Ongoing productions on area stages Chamberlayne Actors Theater, 319 N. Wilkinson Road, 262-9760. “I’m Not Rappaport,“ $15-$20; reservation... Richmond Times-Dispatch

African American Repertory Theatre has begun its residence at Richmond CenterStage’s Gottwald Playhouse with “Mahalia,“ Tom Stolz’s... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Stanley Rayfield does not consider himself a great artist. But the proof is hanging in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington. There by itself, commanding... Richmond Times-Dispatch

FOOL FOR LOVE—Director Anna Senechal Johnson is seeking one actress age 25 to 40, two males 25 to 45 and one male older than 55. Auditions will be... Richmond Times-Dispatch

With songs such as “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist” and “The Internet Is for Porn,“ it’s pretty clear that, despite... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Still going   Chamberlayne Actors Theater, 319 N. Wilkinson Road, 262-9760. “I’m Not Rappaport,“ $15-$20; reservation required.... Richmond Times-Dispatch

1708 Gallery in the city’s downtown Gallery District recently opened a show of new works by Richmond artist John Henry Blatter.  Blatter, who... Richmond Times-Dispatch

The choreographer Jessica Lang sees movement where most wouldn’t bother to look.  For the past decade, she has transformed those spurts of creativity... Richmond Times-Dispatch

If you go What: “Avenue Q: The Broadway Musical”  When: 8 p.m. tomorrow; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday at Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Ongoing productions on area stages Barksdale Theatre-Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, 282-2620. “Souvenir,“ $10-$38.... Richmond Times-Dispatch

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The answers to these, and other questions less biblical, can be found in “El Día... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Andy Warhol, that enduring mass of Pop art contradictions, dubbed himself “a deeply superficial person.“ This utterance was all the excuse... Richmond Times-Dispatch

A MECHANICSVILLE MADRIGAL CHRISTMAS—Seeking actors and singers of all ages to form an ensemble company for performances. Auditions will be held 6... Richmond Times-Dispatch

You haven’t seen “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” until you’ve seen it in Korean. Celebrating its 10th anniversary,... Richmond Times-Dispatch