Constant innovators and masters of expansive sonic resonance, Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers have been breaking sound barriers since they were young, redefining the limits of bluegrass, funk, jazz, R&B, rock, and soul. Five-time Grammy Award-winning bass player and vocalist Victor is joined by siblings Joseph, Roy, and Regi on keys, drums, and guitar, […]
In 1948 Martin B. Hiden formed the Tuesday Evening Concert Group, with aid from Bard Hume of The Washington Post and Richard Bales of the National Gallery of Art. After establishing a connection with the National Music League—which included affiliation with six concert organizations in the DMV region—Hiden’s group disengaged from the affiliation, reforming as […]
Final sale The sale of Carlton Mobile Home Park officially closed on September 20, preventing the displacement of hundreds of residents. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville took over management of the community the same day. With the finalization of the sale, Habitat and Piedmont Housing Alliance can move forward in their collaboration with residents […]
Is there a more perfect food to suit all moods? Game’s on? Pizza. Heartbroken? Pizza. Celebrating a win? Pizza (but fancy and paired with prosecco). In this issue, we’re celebrating slices of all kinds—wood-fired, NY-style, and the kind you get at a local event out of the back of a food truck. Hope you’re hungry. […]
A multi-talented performer on musical stages and screens both big and small, Charlottesville’s Schuyler Fisk stars as Amanda Moore-Hillier in the Hallmark+ original series “The Chicken Sisters,” based off the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by KJ Dell’Antonia. The eight-episode family drama centers around four women at the heart of a […]
Celebrate culture and cuisine at the 12th annual Cville Sabroso Latin American Festival. The family-friendly fiesta offers a day of vibrant Latino spirit, complete with a Parade of Flags. For the littles, there’s a kids’ zone with face-painting and supplies for traditional craft activities. For adults, there’s a beer garden serving ice-cold cervezas. Sample diverse […]
It’s been a decade of artistic immersion and community collaboration at IX Art Park, and you’re invited to celebrate the site’s 10th anniversary at LOVEFEST. As the home of The Looking Glass Immersive Art Museum and host of countless cultural festivals, workshops, farmer’s markets, and so much more, the IX Art Foundation is a true […]
Take your weekend by the horns with the pulse-pounding intensity and excitement of the PBR Challenger Series. This proving ground for individual professional bull riders provides a path to glory where up-and-comers and veterans alike vie for a spot in the Challenger Series Championship. Only a select few top-ranking riders from the Challenger Series earn […]
To the polls Early voting for the November general election starts September 20. Besides the presidential election, Charlottesville-area ballots will include a number of congressional and local races. Early in-person voting runs through November 2 statewide, with hours set by local registrar offices. Saturday voting is available across the commonwealth on October 26 and November […]
Take a seat in front of the silver screen for Light House Studio’s 23rd Annual Youth Film Festival. Student films created over the last year through Light House’s workshops, community partnerships, and Summer Film Academy are highlighted at the YFF, giving attendees a chance to see the public debuts of projects before they screen in […]