Roughly three-and-a-half years after closing its doors for renovations, The Jefferson Theater will reopen before the end of the year—a mark the venue sought to hit, as previously reported. Music industry website Pollstar.com lists a December 12 Jefferson performance by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. The group performed here three times previously, including a sold-out show at Satellite Ballroom in 2008. We love 'em and, as previously reported in a C-VILLE cover story, Jefferson music guru Danny Shea, loves 'em, too.

In fact, Shea shared the love recently during an exclusive interview with C-VILLE—the Jefferson's opening date, a few shows in the coming months and a first peek at the theater. Check this space on Sunday for the full story, and the new edition of C-VILLE on Tuesday.