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 Supervisor Rodney Thomas will hold a town hall meeting for residents in […]
A country-folk revolution is gaining momentum in Nashville, and singer-songwriter Andrew Combs is one of the founding fathers. Defending the right to defy conventional boundaries, Combs plays deeply emotional tunes that borrow equally from traditional rural sounds, with indie intonations, and punk flair that sounds like it came straight out of a warehouse in Detroit. […]
Move aside Johnny Depp, and let Gene Wilder show you how it’s done. Revisit the zany world of mysterious recluse and confection genius Willy Wonka in a special showing of the beloved classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Dream alongside Charlie, the impoverished hero of the story, and laugh at the ironic, bumbling disasters […]
Paint the town pink with perky sorority girl-turned-law student Elle Woods and her lovable four-legged sidekick Bruiser in Legally Blonde: The Musical. Based on the novel by Anna Brown and the 2001 motion picture, the play showcases everyone’s favorite heroine as she sings her way through boyfriend woes, Harvard Law School, and the murder of the century, […]
Some people claim that Disney World is the only place where dreams come true. I beg to differ, Cinderella’s castle notwithstanding. My case in point: a broke intern, far from her hometown of Williamsburg, Virginia, forced to babysit on the side to finance her fanatical addiction to Nike running shorts, can, in fact, find herself interviewing […]
Take a walk on the wild side with refreshing jazz renditions of Beethoven classics performed by The Lenny Marcus Trio as part of the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival. A protégé of the legendary Ray Bryant, Marcus brings a highly creative approach to his music, mixing flute, bluesy vocals, and cool jazz piano for a unique, […]
Check c-ville.com daily and pick up a copy of the paper Tuesday to for the latest Charlottesville and Albemarle news briefs and stories. Here’s a quick look at some of what we’ve had an eye on for the past week. Scrutiny of ABC’s action in Charlottesville raid continues Virginia state police are now investigating the […]
Sometimes we’re jaded by our own successes, and Virginia possesses many. From agriculture to breweries, top-notch restaurants, the mountains, and the sea, we are a fortunate and multifaceted state. The New York Times recognized our feats in viticulture over the last decade with an article featuring Barboursville Vineyards and RdV Vineyards in its July 7 […]
Now living in Colorado by way of Philadelphia by way of Johannesburg, South Africa, indie folk singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov first found his roots in song. “I’ve always had this sense about music and writing, that I sort of have to do it. Like I’ll implode without it. I probably wouldn’t do it if I […]
While some may drive hours to catch these acts on their own, the premiere of the Red Wing Roots Music Festival delivers the South’s best talent straight to Central Virginia’s doorstep. The three-day schedule includes performances by 40 bands on four stages, kids’ activities, and opportunities for outdoor leisure. With The Steel Wheels presenting, the […]