This year marks C-VILLE’S 25th anniversary, and as such, we’ve been spending a lot of time poring over our archives. For several weeks, most of us on the editorial staff have spent part of every week with our noses buried in the giant hardbound books of newsprint that date to the late ’80s—before some of […]
Cure your back-to-school blues with a little Greek life—ancient Greek, that is. The Paramount kicks off a fresh season of live streaming from London’s National Theatre with Euripedes’ classic tragedy Medea. Helen McCrory takes the title role as a wronged wife who exacts a terrible revenge in this modern production by playwright Ben Power and […]
Cold-pressed is hot It’s been less than a year since 28-year-old Darden grad Hillary Lewis sold her first bottle of cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juice, and her products are already making their way to grocery shelves nationwide. Crafted here in Charlottesville, Lumi (which stands for Love yoU Mean It) Juice is 100 percent organic juice […]
Local Americana sweetheart Terri Allard strums out the perfect acoustic backdrop for Jefferson Vineyards’ Sunsets Become Eclectic series. Kick back with a glass of Virginia Viognier and get lost in the award-winning songwriter’s gritty homegrown vocals. With five studio albums under her belt, Allard is a folk festival favorite across the country thanks to her […]
Lights, camera, education! Catch a sneak peek of local student films before they hit the national festival circuit at Light House Studio’s 13th annual Youth Film Festival. Works from past Light House students have moved on to larger audiences at the LA Film Festival and the Cine Youth Chicago International Film Festival, and won multiple […]
A managing director with UVA’s endowment who grew up in Charlottesville died suddenly Sunday of a blood clot in her brain, according to reports confirmed by a colleague. Sherri King, 39, joined the University of Virginia Investment Management Company in 2012, said UVIMCO CEO Larry Kochard, and oversaw fixed-income investments at the fund, one of the […]
Each week, the news team takes a look at upcoming meetings and events in Charlottesville and Albemarle we think you should know about. Consider it a look into our datebook, and be sure to share newsworthy happenings in the comments section. The Charlottesville Planning Commission holds a planning session from 4:30-5:30pm in the Neighborhood Development […]
The name is Trampled by Turtles, and after a listen to their music, it becomes apparent why. The group’s slow rhythms pack a powerful wallop of energy that is felt at the very core. Taking inspiration from opposing directions such as Nirvana and Bob Dylan, the Minnesota band combines rock ‘n’ roll energy with traditional […]
A group as legendary as Hall and Oates really needs no introduction. For nearly four decades, the Philadelphia duo has been belting out smooth melodies coupled with quick-riffed guitars, and their unwavering commitment to style and inspiration has produced countless hits including “Kiss On My List,” “Rich Girl,” and “Maneater.” Their soul-soaked groove has influenced generations […]
If pop songs are the texts of the music world, then surely chamber music works are its literary masterpieces, and you can appreciate them fully at the Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival. Hosted by the Virginia Chamber Music Foundation, the seven-day celebration provides incredible renditions of classical pieces performed by a variety of local expert musicians. […]