Beginning with a 5am meetup, and the first patient on the move roughly two hours later, Martha Jefferson Hospital started the transition to its nearly $300 million new home on Pantops Mountain. Construction of the 176-bed hospital began in June 2008 and concluded roughly three years later. Hazel Jones (pictured), 90, was the last patient […]
"I just started a series of paintings. They’re shape paintings based on the negative space shapes of Sol LeWitt’s sculptures—they’re just shapes. Conceptually, I think I started cutting them out and putting them in my notebook maybe about a year ago. I’m basically just living with it to see if I want to move forward. I think it’s in keeping with what I’ve been doing, basically trying to find an avenue into painting through sculpture."
Know your farm, know your food The third annual “Meet Yer Eats” Farm Tour is Labor Day Monday, September 5 from 10am-4pm. This is your chance to visit three to five (that’s about all you’ll be likely to manage in a day, figuring in travel times) of 19 participating area farms. Buy a car pass […]
Easy as ABC In the category of “News you may have missed last week,” Boylan Heights issued a “self-imposed” dry week after Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control concluded the restaurant had served underage patrons, according to media sources. ABC said the Corner burger joint could shut down for 30 days or pay a fine and shut […]
JEWELRY STORE Angelo Runner-up: Andrew Minton Jewelers As much a modern art gallery as a jewelry store, Angelo, as readers know, combines owner Lee Marraccini’s original designs with work from other jewelry designers, local and further afield. In other words, it’s a true Downtown gem. Runner-up Andrew Minton’s been in business since 1978 and sells […]
New developments A change is gonna come to the Downtown Mudhouse. The java spot—best in town, according to readers—shut its doors for an estimated three weeks to give the space a makeover. Says Julia Minnerly of the Crozet shop, the red wall behind the bar will be removed to open things up. “A big goal,” […]
When I’m writing I usually pull lyrics from proverbs. I also scribble a lot in notebooks and journals. I might show the recording to the guys in the band and we’ll rock on it for a while.
The Seattle Mariners have agreed to terms with first-round pick, UVA standout Danny Hultzen
We’re no San Diego, but for a small town, we have quite a few choices for good Mexican. These dishes ought to spice up your week.—Megan Headley Line up early at the Al Pastor Taco booth at Saturday’s City Market for the namesake al pastor (BBQ) taco, which will start your morning off with a […]
New developments The local restaurant pool just keeps getting bigger, foodies. Welcome, Burger Oasis. The Woodbrook Shopping Center spot serves, as you’d expect, burgers and fries, plus tasty desserts like strawberry shortcake. Across the street, The Brick Oven in Rio Hill Shopping Center recently reopened its doors under new ownership and down the road in […]