Virginia on the set
As much as we like to name drop the tent- pole titles and celebrity guests that give the annual Virginia Film Festival and Charlottesville a Hollywood glow each fall, we […]
Voters weigh removing the existing ban on same-sex marriage from Virginia’s constitution
Virginians will cast their votes on three constitutional amendments this year. If adopted, the second proposed amendment would remove language barring same-sex marriage from the state constitution and create additional […]
West Main tattoo shop moves to Rose Hill Drive following renovation mishap
A company called Rock Mountain LLC purchased a two-story commercial building in the 700 block of West Main for $2.2 million in April 2025. The top floor is residential, with the […]
Big-bucks Airbnb offers small grants to help struggling farmers bring in guests, profits
Times are tough for farmers. Recently released USDA data for 2024 shows all but the largest commercial farms posting years of net losses from agriculture, with non-farming income picking up […]
Garth Road regenerative farm owners seek special permit for agritourism events
The Virginia General Assembly passed a series of laws in the early aughts that eliminated the ability of localities to prohibit or otherwise ban farms, wineries, and other agricultural operations […]
GWAR with Midnight, Mac Sabbath, and X-Cops at The Jefferson 10/27
For the week of Halloween you can’t pick a more on-the-nose holiday bill. Barring a surprise Alice Cooper/Misfits gig, GWAR with Midnight, Mac Sabbath, and X-Cops supplies the most costumed, […]
Artist Data Oruwari on the influence of African spiritual traditions
Yoruba Mythology: Stories of the Oriṣa from West Africa and the Diaspora offers an in-depth look at Yoruba culture and religion around the world, collecting more than 300 myths and […]
Drunk Black History at The Looking Glass 10/23
Created and hosted by comedian Brandon Collins, the nationally touring storytelling experience Drunk Black History brings together hilarity, history, and adult beverages. The show highlights overlooked and underreported Black history, […]
Just keep swimming
Talk about making a splash. Some of swimming’s biggest stars descended on UVA’s Aquatic & Fitness Center October 15 and 16 for the Virginia SCM World Prep Pro Am, including […]
It’s only natural
A little fresh air can do wonders. Author and University of Virginia visiting scholar Carolyn Schuyler made the case for reconnecting with the great outdoors during an October 9 event […]
We’ll always love her
Rhinestones, big hair, and plenty of Dolly Parton tunes took over the Downtown Mall September 25 (9-2-5) for Dolly Day, a themed bar crawl co-hosted by Jason Elliott and Out […]
Small big day
Getting married has become a reason to go all out with a huge event—often the bigger the better. For couples who want to celebrate their commitment without months of decision-making […]
Fresh fit
Vintage Vinegar Hill Clothing Co. takes its name from a once-thriving Charlottesville neighborhood—first home to Irish immigrants in the early 1800s, later a historically Black business district. The brand draws […]
Beauty in bloom
Why are orchids so difficult to keep alive? It doesn’t matter—The Orchid Station has been mastering the art of the phalaenopsis since 1989, so houseplant-lovers don’t have to. The Barboursville-based […]
