At PVCC, the 11th annual 'Let There Be Light' brings light-themed art to the darkness: bit.ly/2BJbkbL

Harlem Globetrotters (Harlem Globetrotters) come to John Paul Jones Arena, hang out with Mrs. Claus, Tig Notaro's stand-up + more to do around Charlottesville. » Go out: bit.ly/2AetBkn » For families: bit.ly/2iubLOL

‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ counters a year of stress for all of us... dailyprogress.com/entertainment/… via The Daily Progress

Singer Dar Williams' book looks to find the heart of every city she visits: bit.ly/2AcED9H (cc: The Front Porch / Dar Williams)

With a new album in tow, Steve Earle’s still in thrall to his early work. His latest recording, though, is a "musical statement." Catch the singer-songwriter at a Friday Jefferson Theater show: bit.ly/2AetqWh

The @MoscowBallet's ‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ counters a year of stress at Paramount Theater: bit.ly/2AVsbL4

McGuffey offers winter cheer, a children's book collaboration, "The Small Works" show at Nichols Galleries + more arts news from around Charlottesville. » Events: bit.ly/2krHNiK » Notes: bit.ly/2BEZWgh

“I’ve always tried to understand that the audiences, they’re interested in hearing the stuff that feels like they might experience themselves," Steve Earle said. bit.ly/2AetqWh

Lynchburg native Bryan Wright nominated for a Grammy: bit.ly/2AnZaZ7

“I always assumed that when I reached my mid-40s, I’d want to branch out into more teaching and writing. That’s exactly what happened,” Dar Williams said. bit.ly/2AcED9H

The record feels warm, familiar and old. You could play spot the influence, but it's not about that. bit.ly/2iOmcRl

First snowfall of season mild in area dailyprogress.com/news/local/fir…

Generations of dancers have started lessons after being dazzled by a 'Nutcracker' performance, and the shimmering sets, confection-like costumes and pageantry make it a Christmas destination for many families. bit.ly/2AVsbL4

Best Bets for Mon Dec. 11 the Great Russian Nutcracker in Charlottesville! dailyprogress.com/entertainment/… via The Daily Progress

Styx, REO Speedwagon plan April 4 show at JPJ Arena; tickets go on sale Friday (Via Daily Progress) dailyprogress.com/entertainment/…

Ballet students perform with Moscow Ballet dailyprogress.com/gallery/ballet… via @dailyprogress

A Chris Stapleton show is set for Nov. 3 at John Paul Jones Arena. dailyprogress.com/entertainment/…

Dave Matthews Band's Tinsley taking a break from touring, band dailyprogress.com/news/local/tin…

You can now hear WNRN loud and clear in the Richmond area. dailyprogress.com/entertainment/…

Jimmy Fortune will raise money for Nelson County High School before being inducted into the Virginia Music Hall of Fame. dailyprogress.com/entertainment/…