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Director and Correspondent: Helen Brown

Director and Correspondent: Helen Brown

Although originally from Marion Junction, Alabama, Helen has been living in Virginia for the last three years because she absolutely loves the Blue Ridge Mountains.  She attended Emory and Henry College in Emory, Virginia, gaining a degree in Philosophy and Psychology.  Helen moved to Charlottesville on a whim because of the unique music scene, interest in the food and wine Industry, and the desire to incorporate music into her professional aspirations.  She is looking forward to listening to an array of eclectic music, observing the local talent, and meeting some interesting people while working with the Magazine33 team!  See you around town ...

Crashing the Night with 311

Crashing the Night with 311

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

Twenty years into their career, 311 are still converting new fans.

The Magazine33 Charlottesville Launch Party!

The Magazine33 Charlottesville Launch Party!

Sat, May 01, 2010

We celebrate immersion into the Charlottesville music scene with our Launch Party at 12th Street Taphouse. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

B.B. King - A Living Legend…

B.B. King - A Living Legend…

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

Helen catches a living legend. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

Rising With Downbeat Project

Rising With Downbeat Project

Tue, Jun 01, 2010

Feeling the groove with Downbeat Project at their CD release party. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

Ablaze with Life - Trees on Fire

Ablaze with Life - Trees on Fire

Tue, Jun 01, 2010

Celebrating the release of their new album and protecting the environment in the process. Interview by Helen Brown. Photos by Chris Pecoraro.

Magazine33 Visits the 2010 Vintage Virginia Wine Festival

Magazine33 Visits the 2010 Vintage Virginia Wine Festival

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Team33 imbibes some local refreshments. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

The Slack Attack

The Slack Attack

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Helen and Michael enjoy and evening of impromptu music with Josh Slack at the Box. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

The One and Only Chatham County Line…

The One and Only Chatham County Line…

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

Helen discovers a new favorite. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

Hogwaller Ramblers Extravaganza

Hogwaller Ramblers Extravaganza

Wed, Sep 01, 2010

The Hogwaller Ramblers at Fridays after Five. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

The Mantra’s Mojo

The Mantra’s Mojo

Wed, Sep 01, 2010

Helen gets up close and personal with a new festival favorite. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

A Night Out with Crosby, Stills, and Nash

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Helen captures a moving performance by these living legends.

Charlottesville's Own...The Rock 'n' Roll Cannibals

Charlottesville's Own...The Rock 'n' Roll Cannibals

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Gruesome, shocking, and rocking. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

The Clarity of Sinclarity

The Clarity of Sinclarity

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Benefit show for Haitian earthquake victims. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

Gathering Together for the Crozet Music Festival

Gathering Together for the Crozet Music Festival

Mon, Nov 01, 2010

Helen reminisces on perhaps her favorite festival of the year... Photos by Michael Ponzini.

The Magic of William Walter and Co.

The Magic of William Walter and Co.

Mon, Nov 01, 2010

Raw, honest, rootsy musicians that leave Helen speechless (well, almost)... Photos by Michael Ponzini.

The Lost Souls' Highway

The Lost Souls' Highway

Tue, Nov 30, 2010

Ole fashioned Saturday night hell raisin'...paired with a raspberry hefeweizen.

The Farewell Appearance of Book of Job

The Farewell Appearance of Book of Job

Sat, Jan 01, 2011

A fond farewell to a local favorite. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

Bold As Love

Bold As Love

Tue, Feb 01, 2011

A Jimi Hendrix Tribute paired with the ultimate Charlottesville experience. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

Baaba Seth

Baaba Seth

Sun, May 01, 2011

Celebrating 20 years of crowd-pleasing genre-mixing.

Festival Season!

Festival Season!

Tue, May 31, 2011

Kicking the summer off correctly. Photos by Chris Pecoraro.

Rock River Gypsies

Rock River Gypsies

Wed, Jun 01, 2011

Musical multiple personality bluegrass.

The Dynamic Doobie Brothers

The Dynamic Doobie Brothers

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

Coming full circle with a childhood favorite. Photos by Michael Ponzini.

All Good Festival

All Good Festival

Mon, Aug 01, 2011

Celebrating 15 years of memories, motion, and mountaintop music. Photos by Chris Pecoraro.

CLAW

CLAW

Thu, Sep 01, 2011

A simply outlandish event! Ladies arm wrestling included ... all for charity, of course.

A Remembrance: Part One

Sun, Sep 25, 2011

Helen takes us on a journey into the past and peeks into the future at Misty Mountain Music Festival.

A Remembrance: Part I

Sat, Oct 01, 2011

In anticipation of an annual favorite ...

Hogwaller Ramblers Extravaganza

Hogwaller Ramblers Extravaganza

Sat, Oct 01, 2011

The Hogwaller Ramblers at Fridays after Five. Photos by Michael Ponzini. [Originally published in Charlottesville September 2010]