Prism reborn? New group rises from the ashes

Prism reborn? New group rises from the ashes

"You've got me under your spell again," sang country crooner Buck Owens. And while the late singer may never have made a local appearance, his words seem to sum up the appeal of a beloved UVA-area music establishment that closed amid controversy last year. Now the venue has reopened– although possibly mired in a new controversy.

For 40 years, the Prism Coffeehouse earned a reputation as a premier folk and traditional music venue, playing host to musicians including Emmylou Harris, Doc Watson, and Philip Glass. But after a rift between board members, volunteers, and one mercurial artistic director led to the Prism's 2006 closing, the fate of the historic smoke- and alcohol-free nonprofit venue seemed uncertain. Now, a new coalition of music lovers has formed to bring the music and the masses back to 214 Rugby Road. 

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