Holly Hart
Anthony Howell Sr., front-of-house coordinator, welcomes patrons to the Virginia Theatre.
So by now, it's clear how the economy's doing: not well.
If you're like most people, you've realized that high grocery prices and higher gas prices don't exactly leave your wallet much wiggle room.
But some area residents are learning that tighter cash flows don't have to stop entertainment and fun. A few have found out that volunteering their time with various area organizations has resulted in the perk of free entertainment.
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