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Cultivating the environmental ethic
April 29, 2013 Many people have come around to the idea that people have a responsibility to protect the land. more »» 
Chum alum Lancaster talks family, new music
April 29, 2013 I remember seeing a segment on the evening news, back around 1988, about a musical project involving a handful of local artists and bands. The album was to be called First Ste. more »» 
America’s whitewater wonderland in good ol’ W.Va.
April 1, 2013 Water released from the Summersville Dam every fall provides the most intense whitewater rafting east of the Mississippi; that’s why the Gauley is called the “Beast of the East. more »» 
The evolution of Beckley’s Motion Theatre
February 28, 2013 Recently Graffiti had the opportunity to chat with the exceptionally polite Jason Lockart, manager of the Beckley area band, Motion Theatre, and the equally pleasant members Greg Lilly, Robbie... more »» 
Weighing in on romantic flicks: Voices from around WV
January 31, 2013 By Tony Rutherford What romantic movies will be popped into DVD players for the Valentine’s Day holiday? Instead of giving my own Top Ten favorites, a selection of regional artists, reporters,... more »»
Love gone wrong songs from the heart of Appalachia
January 31, 2013 By Marc Minsker The penning of a classic love song can be the touchstone in an artist’s career, particularly in pop music. Think Neil Diamond or Paul Anka. more »»
A fantastic tale of supergroupie lust, love
January 31, 2013 We come upon Valentine’s Day with the spirit of love in our hearts. Some say that it’s a day created by the greeting card companies to sell more produc. more »» 
Superhero hook-ups we’d like to see happen
January 31, 2013 If you take away the garish costumes and journeys into space, comics aren’t very far removed from soap operas. more »» 
WVU, Syracuse at Pinstripe Bowl
December 26, 2012 The Pinstripe Bowl. West Virginia University fans better get used to it. more »» 
MTV to premiere show spotlighting WV youth
December 26, 2012 SANTA MONICA, CA — “BUCKWILD,” a new series following a group of nine young, carefree and adventurous friends living in West Virginia, premieres on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 10 p.m. on MT. more »» 
Surviving the end of the world
November 29, 2012 “It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine.” Apologies to Mr. Stipe and the gang from REM for borrowing undoubtedly the most overused phrase of this whole apocalyptic nonsense. more »»
The Armageddon playlist
November 29, 2012 Graffiti staff picks for the albums you must hear before the world explodes, implodes, evaporates, disappears or whatever...or hey, if aliens take over, share these gems. 1. Sgt. more »»
Mayan doomsday is highly overrated
November 29, 2012 Calm down. Take a deep breath. Tweet. NASA, the Pope and the Mayans themselves tell us that December 22, 2012’s sunrise will be as spectacular as any other da. more »»
How to make snow, Seven Springs style
October 31, 2012 At first thought, it might not seem like making snow would be very difficult. more »» 
Marvel NOW looking to attract, keep readers
October 31, 2012 Marvel Comics is looking to attract new readers and excite us, well, let’s say, experienced ones with Marvel NOW, a series of relaunches putting new creative teams on a number of titles. more »» 
The Renfields: Scariest damn band in the land
September 26, 2012 Graffiti: How did growing up in Transylvania have an impact on the music you play and how has being “trans” planted in WV changed your sound, if at all? Vincent Renfield: We’re really just your... more »» 
Kanawha Players presents ‘Evil Dead: The Musical’
September 26, 2012 CHARLESTON — Evil Dead is a campy rock-musical directed by Ginger Basham-Workman and based on the cult classic Evil Dead/Army of Darkness movie. more »»
Shockacon - It ain’t just a 70’s funk diva
September 26, 2012 South Charleston — Ever since Janet Leigh met an untimely end to her shower in “Psycho” and Robbie the Robot appeared in “Forbidden Planet,” people have long been fascinated with the themes of horro... more »» 
The Number Six — just five normal guys
August 29, 2012 Graffiti: So, to someone who might not be familiar with The Number Six, describe for readers, in your own words, the type of music you guys play. TN6: Well... it’s metal. It’s heavy, it’s melodi. more »» 
Ancient Shores is makin’ a hellish noise
August 29, 2012 Graffiti: So Ancient Shores is from WV, right? Can you describe the area you guys come from a little bit? BJ: Morgantown is a small town packed with peopl. more »» |
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