By the time she made her final address as the at-large member of the Albemarle County School Board, Allison Spillman’s self-appointed enemies had been celebrating for more than a week. “GOOD RIDDANCE,” one posted on Facebook August 5, the day Spillman announced her resignation. “[Spillman] supported every woke initiative that came her way—and even used […]
By the time she made her final address as the at-large member of the Albemarle County School Board, Allison Spillman’s self-appointed enemies had been celebrating for more than a week. “GOOD RIDDANCE,” one posted on Facebook August 5, the day Spillman announced her resignation. “[Spillman] supported every woke initiative that came her way—and even used […]
When the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of government and business officials to Chapel Hill this past May, participants had the chance to see how the University of North Carolina interacts with the town it calls home. “The one thing that came up in every single session was partnerships,” wrote Quana Dennis […]
The appointed body with power to approve the design of buildings and streetscapes in certain parts of Charlottesville had been expected to weigh in September 15 on a service counter that Sal’s Caffe Italia installed around one of the Downtown Mall trees. Under the city’s Development Code, staff in the Department of Neighborhood Development Services […]
It’s been a busy week for the City of Charlottesville, with new names in leadership and a jam-packed City Council agenda. On September 14, former deputy director of Public Works Mike Goddard was named the interim Director of Neighborhood Development Services. He has worked for the city since 2015. Two days later, India Adams-Jacobs was […]
Brett Dennen is a fan of great songwriters, and it shows in his work. His ability to tell a story—sometimes whimsical, sometimes heartbreaking—and deliver it wrapped in infectious hooks defines Dennen’s facility as a student of folk and rock music. His unique style launched a fandom of more than 75 million streams on Spotify for […]
Feature-length documentary Juvies shines a light on the incarceration of American youth. Directed by Leslie Neal, the acclaimed film is executive produced and narrated by Mark Wahlberg, and includes poetry narration by Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) as it follows several teenage inmates through intimate interviews. After the screening, an expert panel discussion […]
Ann Wilson is frequently hailed as one of the most iconic and powerful vocalists in rock ‘n’ roll history. Building on her trailblazing work and era-defining anthems of the ’70s and ’80s, the lead singer of Heart’s dynamic solo career has been characterized by her hallmark range and creative curiosity. Blending rock, folk, and orchestral […]
Albemarle County Fire Rescue and the Charlottesville Fire Department gathered at John Paul Jones Arena on September 12 to honor the 343 first responders who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. During the event—which this year marked the 25th anniversary of the deadliest day on American soil since Pearl Harbor 60 years earlier—participants, some […]
September marks Pride Month in Charlottesville, and as part of its celebration, The Beautiful Idea on the Downtown Mall will host a joint reading by authors Charley Burton and, via Zoom, Steve Majors at 6:30pm September 10. Burton is the chair of Equality Virginia and a contributor to Charlottesville Tomorrow. His new book, Fifty-Five Minutes […]
When we featured local author Alix E. Harrow on our August 19 cover, we never thought it would follow her to her kids’ bus stop. On August 25, Harrow posted on Bluesky: “one thing i didn’t anticipate about being on the cover of my local paper is that a 5th grader might show up at […]
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 and a five-figure price tag, Albemarle CiderWorks has developed a less-is-more option: your very own microwedding. This year, on June 6, the cidery hosted its […]
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 on that layered past, nodding to a culture of local enterprise. Its aesthetic leans collegiate: Champion-style logos on soft sweatshirts, T-shirts, and beanies that feel […]
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 greenhouse, which opens its doors to the public every Saturday from 9am-4pm, specializes in blooming plants. (Here’s a head start: This particular variety likes normal […]
