Heating and cooling system
By Greg Roberts I first noticed the wooden cylindrical pod at the Ix farmers’ market. Weird, I thought. What is that thing? Some new age-y meditation tube? A hipster’s repurposed […]
In brief
Future federal funding On August 18, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced more than $111 million in funding earmarked for Virginia community projects passed as part of Senate Fiscal […]
Give and take
Three local organizations have joined forces to tackle food insecurity in our community. Visible Records, Common Field Community Garden, and Plenty recently launched Charlottesville’s Little Free Fridge, which provides 24/7 […]
Del McCoury Band
At age 84, Del McCoury is still in the business of bluegrass. An award-winning singer and guitarist, McCoury entered the music scene in the ‘60s, when he joined Bill Monroe’s […]
Trash Panda and Hotel Fiction
Formed in 2015 by songwriter Patrick Taylor, Trash Panda draws on elements of neo-psychedelia, soul, indie rock, and pop oncrowd-favorites “Aging Out of the 20th Century,” “Off,” and “Check Please.” […]
Fremont
The Virginia Film Festival presents Fremont, a tale of insomnia, fortune cookies, and yearning for something more. Newcomer and real-life refugee Anaita Wali Zada (above) gives a powerful performance as […]
In brief
Slam-dunk summer Sky-high temps didn’t deter area basketball players and fans, who braved the heat for the Tonsler League All-Star Weekend August 12 and 13. On Saturday, the self-described “#1 […]
It all falls down (again)
Four pieces of the Berlin Wall that called UVA home for nine years were removed last week. The concrete slabs were loaned to the university by Robert and MeiLi Hefner […]
In brief
Shaping up On August 5, the Southwood community celebrated the dedication of Village 1, the first section of the resident-led redevelopment effort. Charlottesville residents showed up in droves on a […]
The champ falls
By Shea Gibbs and Catie Ratliff When Champion Brewing Company announced on social media that June 30 would be its “last day of operations” just two weeks before the scheduled […]