FANTASTIC PHOTOS
Beauty captured.
Stop by the Arts Depot in Abingdon from June 19 through July 12 for the Highlands Camera Club Exhibition. See eye-popping photographs such as “Historic Parks Mill” by club president Jim Cowan and Frank Renault’s thought-provoking “Hats” among many shown.
Meet the photographers on June 28 from 1-3 p.m. during a reception at the Arts Depot. Ask questions. Vote for favorites in a “People’s Choice” awards. Or simply enjoy.
IF YOU GO
What: Highlands Camera Club Exhibition
When: June 19 through July 12
Where: Arts Depot, 314 Depot Square, Abingdon
Tickets: Free
Info: (276) 628-9091
Web: www.abingdonartsde-pot.org
TOMMY
Not easy. Reviving and interpreting classics bears risk aplenty.
Leave it to the Barter Theatre to boldly offer “The Who’s Tommy.” Scheduled to run from June 25 through Aug. 10 at Barter’s Stage II in Abingdon, the legendary rock opera features songs made famous by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members The Who.
Directed by Richard Rose, the show centers around Tommy Walker. Shunned by society after suffering a trauma that renders him deaf, blind and mute, the youngster embraces his talent for pinball.
Fueled by rock classics such as “Pinball Wizard,” “Tommy” should appeal to theatergoers with rock in the blood and drama in their soul.
IF YOU GO
What: “The Who’s Tommy”
When: June 25 through Aug. 10
Where: Barter Theatre’s Stage II, 133 W. Main St., Abingdon
Info: (276) 628-3991
Web: www.bartertheatre.com
MUSIC NOTES
-- And the name is: Rock superstars Metallica recently announced via its Web site the title for its upcoming long-anticipated album, “Death Magnetic.” The famously secretive band also says that the Rick Rubin-produced album will be in stores by September.
-- American Idol winner wows: Recent “American Idol” winner David Cook capitalized on his newfound fame by making Billboard chart history last week with a whopping 11 debut singles.
-- Coming soon: New albums just around the bend include discs from the ubiquitous John Mayer with “Where the Light Is: John Mayer in Los Angeles” (July 1); angst-ridden rockers My Chemical Romance issue “The Black Parade is Dead” (July 1); ever quirky Beck offers “Modern Guilt” (July 8); and hip-hop’s Nas serves up his new self-titled album on July 15.
-- TV time: Catch hip-hop and rock hybrid Lil Wayne tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Neil Diamond appears tomorrow on “Live With Regis & Kelly” to promote his surprisingly strong and new Rick Rubin-produced album, “Home Before Dark.” Later on the “Tonight Show With Jay Leno” the square-jawed funnyman welcomes Bette Midler.
TOM NETHERLAND is a freelance writer. He can be reached at features@bristolnews.com.
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