Local Arts

Gone is the marshmallow fluff of summer, replaced by the stodgy determination of Oscar contenders as we count down the calendar towards the holiday release schedule and awards season.

Sept. 10 Arctic Monkeys - AM; Goldfrapp - Tales of Us; Janelle Monae - The Electric Lady; Keith Urban - Fuse; Lissie - Back to Forever; Sheryl Crow - Feels Like Home; The Weeknd - Kiss Land. Sept.

Ensemble performing at Dances for a Small Stage

Julia Holter, with Nedelle Torrisi and Hannah Epperson, Monday, Sept. 16 at the Biltmore Cabaret, 8 p.m. $13 More info visit biltmorecabaret.com

It’s the screaming I notice first. Not horror-movie-type screaming, just random shrieks of exhilaration coming from the forest. “Are you nervous?” inquires one of the guides. “A little,” I admit.

Actress/singer featured on Netflix hit Orange is the New Black also working on new solo album

Before Vin Diesel was fast and furious, before he was a kick-butt babysitter or a triple-x extreme sports athlete, he was Riddick. That was way back in 2000, with Pitch Black.

Award-winning Pipedream Theatre Project returns to fest with new production

Lights performs at the PNE Sept. 1 at 8:30 p.m. Concert is free with fair gate admission. Reserved seats start at $15. Visit pne.ca for info.

Closed Circuit . Directed by John Crowley. Starring Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall.