Ask Betty: Green roofs and textile recycling

Teri Kent runs Charlottesville’s Better World Betty, a non-profit organization and online resource for locals looking to shrink their impact on the environment. Every month, Betty—Kent’s ’50s-housewife-meets-earth-goddess alter ego—answers the most burning eco-questions from our readers about energy use, water, waste and recycling, transportation, and green buying. Q: I am looking to find out if […]

Green happenings: Charlottesville environmental news and events

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.  Brown bag it: Every […]

ARTS Pick: The Dark of the Moon

Forbidden lovers cross under the starry sky in a live theatrical production of The Dark of the Moon inspired by the timeless folk favorite, “The Ballad of Barbara Allen.” A mountain backdrop provides the perfect setting for this eerie story of an unusual young man who becomes enraptured with the beauty of his beloved. Laden […]

ARTS Pick: Beleza Duo

Swinging just comes naturally with the exotic rhythms from local musicians Humberto and Madeline Sales, known as the Beleza Duo. Drawing from their Brazilian roots, they mix traditional samba and flamenco with funk and a touch of soul, set off by virtuoso guitar playing and sensual, playful vocals. The dance floor awaits, and the evening […]

ARTS Pick: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

In a world of hit singles, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals shed new light on the art of the LP. The ’70s rock-inspired group is touring on its latest release, The Lion The Beast The Beat, a profoundly conceptualized tapestry of songs that, although strong enough to stand alone, weave together in a refreshing musical […]

What’s coming up the week of August 12?

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. Albemarle County will hold an open house on possible changes to development regulations on […]

Elegance in Bridal Shows

Charlottesville, VA August 16, 2015 Omni Hotel Charlottesville 1pm-4pm January 10, 2016 Omni Hotel Charlottesville 12pm-4pm Greater Harrisonburg, VA Area September 27, 2015 Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center 1pm-4pm Charlottesville Bridal Show August 16, 2015 Omni Hotel Charlottesville 212  Ridge McIntire Road, Charlottesville , VA 1pm – 4pm – Bridal Show 12pm – 12:55pm – VIP EVENT Parking: All day parking $3 […]