By MAL VINCENT By Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot "Art of Murder," the opener of Generic Theater's 28th season, has trouble balancing laughs with chills. The so-called "comedy-thriller" is one of those most difficult genres to bring off.

By MAL VINCENT By Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot If a new version of "Rent" were written today, it might be called "Mortgage." Times have changed, but the beat goes on with this relentless, remorseful hymn to the low life.

By Mike Holtzclaw, Daily Press, Newport News, Va. Jul. 26--Comedian Dave Chappelle will perform at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk next month, the venue announced Tuesday. Chappelle will be at Chrysler Hall at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Tickets are $55 and go on sale at 10 a.m.