There’s a musical homecoming on the calendar this weekend, and it’s happening outside of the UVA Grounds. A former Charlottesville fixture who’s now a Nashville newbie, Joseph Aaron returns to play at the Southern on Friday. After years of working behind the scenes at local concert venues, Aaron steps into the spotlight to lay down his own brand […]
Suitable for all ages, the Squeaky Clean Comedy Tour provides the giggles of a typical comedy routine while staying family-friendly. The laughs are supplied by Rich Praytor, one of the most popular faith-based comedians on the circuit, whose Comedy Central performances have validated his act as a successful comedian with a commitment to keeping it clean. And […]
This year’s local elections for the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and the Charlottesville City Council carry the potential for big shakeups. The county: The new majority Eight candidates, four empty seats, two incumbents, savvy newcomers, and one vocal leader bowing out. One thing’s for certain in this year’s Albemarle County Board of Supervisors race: […]
Led by musically accomplished UVA professor Joel Rubin, the Klezmer Ensemble explores Jewish and eastern European musical traditions across centuries. Chief among these is a style developed by the eastern European Jewish instrumentalists known as the klezmorim. The last 40 years have seen a revival of the klezmer derived from the tradition brought by immigrants […]
Thirty-five years ago, Charlottesville resident and aspiring educator John Hunter had his first job interview for a teaching position at Richmond Community High School. When he questioned the supervisor about the curriculum, she said there wasn’t one. “I asked her ‘What should I do?’” said Hunter. “She said, ‘What do you want to do? Think […]
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 City Council holds its second regular meeting of the month at 7pm […]
Four County Players kicks off its 41st season with Fourth Wall, a clever comedy about the blurred lines between stage and life. When a woman redecorates her living room to face a blank wall, her husband must contend with visitors and family who behave as if they are on stage. Through 11/3. $12, 8pm, 2:30pm Sundays. […]
Get a front row seat to a live streaming performance of Manchester International Festival’s production of the powerful Shakespeare tragedy, Macbeth. Kenneth Branagh and Alex Kingston star in this story of a Scottish general whose prophesied kingship leads to tyranny, paranoia, and bloodshed. Sunday 10/20. 7pm, $10.50-14.50. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St. Downtown Mall. 979-1333.
They’re the city’s oldest citizens. Within their thick bark and internal rings that map the years, the city’s heritage trees carry a record of history. Now a city board is leading the charge to have special trees in the community protected forever to allow future generations to enjoy them as well. Bitsy Waters, president of […]
Each week, C-VILLE’s Green Scene page takes a look at local environmental news. The section’s bulletin board has information on local green events and keeps you up to date on statewide happenings. Got an event or a tip you’d like to see here and in the paper? Write us at news@c-ville.com. Eco fair: On Saturday, […]