I arrived in Charlotte last night amidst hordes of bubbly convention-goers. Before I begin covering the week’s events in earnest, I’d like to say a few words about my own perspective. Those of you who are familiar with my comics know I have fairly strong political convictions, and I’m going to let ’em rip as […]
Greetings! Cartoonist and occasional political blogger Jen Sorensen here. Some of you C-VILLE faithful may recall my coverage of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. Well, I had so much fun last time that I’m doing it again. On Saturday I leave for Charlotte, where I’ll spend the better part of next week immersing […]
Bonnie Coffey Gets Associate Broker License Montague, Miller & Company Realtors® is pleased to announce that Bonnie Coffey has completed all educational requirements and has received her Associate Broker license. The course work and exams denote a high level of knowledge and expertise. This achievement is considered to be a reflection of a Realtor’s commitment […]
The Investors You know the saying, “Money makes the world go ’round.” A bit crass, but apt for the group we’re about to profile. Money, of course, plays its role, and the people behind the money can be kingmakers or kings in a town of this size. Why do we have so many successful investors […]
CACF Distributes Grants to Local Nonprofits The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation announced $366,400 in grants to 61 local nonprofits through the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band in CACF. This Fund supports charitable programs in the Charlottesville area with particular focus on disadvantaged youth, needs of the disabled, protection of the environment, and the […]
Ellamenope and Zinnia live in city resident Laura Covert’s backyard now that Charlottesville allows small goats as pets. (Photo by Nick Strocchia) As Laura Covert approaches the large pen in the backyard of her Woolen Mills home, Ellamenope and Zinnia jump around and squeeze their snouts through the square holes in the wire fence, […]
Nest Realty Honored for Marketing Excellence CAAR member Nest Realty Group has been recognized with the 2012 Central Virginia American Marketing Association EMMA Awards for marketing excellence. Nest’s “Live Where You Love” campaign was honored in the categories of digital marketing and overall marketing. “We are truly honored to be recognized by the Central […]
Wilco (Photo by Austin Nelson) Get out now Nine can’t-miss local events this summer LOOK3 Charlottesville Festival of the Photograph (June 7-9) Billed as “three days of peace, love, and photography,” LOOK3 presents talks, exhibitions, workshops, and interviews on the Downtown Mall. World-renowned photographers, whose works span topics from humanity and all its complexities […]
Support Seniors Safe at Home! Seniors Safe at Home helps senior citizens make critical repairs to their homes. The Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors, Blue Ridge Home Builders Association and AHIP are joining forces to help local senior citizens stay safe, warm and dry. Together, they are raising funds, building awareness, and making repairs. […]
Steve Martin will be pickin’ and the audience will be grinnin’ when he takes the Pavilion stage Saturday alongside the Steep Canyon Rangers. (Publicity Photo) After years of creative success in TV, film, theater, and print, Steve Martin has found a meaningful, and somewhat unlikely, new home in the world of bluegrass music. His dedication […]