Move and groove at Ellington’s Evening of Music and Poetry, a celebration of the arts through spoken word poetry, R&B, and soul music. Grammy-nominated vocalist and producer Stokley headlines a stacked line-up of performers, including singer-songwriter and poet Saul Williams and turntablist DJ Spark, with openers Jade Novah and Nathaniel Star. Known for his past […]
Alternative country artist Eliza Mary Doyle’s latest studio album, Pretty Strange, is a 10-song summation of her illustrious 20-year career. Recorded live at Sidekick Studios in Nashville, the album opens with driving banjo, catchy melodies, and pedal steel licks. The single “Them Boys” is a high-energy, banjo-heavy tune written after Doyle’s car broke down while […]
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library 2450 Old Ivy Rd. “Women Making Books,” a new exhibition exploring women’s contributions to English and North American bookmaking from the mid-18th to the 21st centuries, “Visions of Progress,” and other permanent exhibitions. Botanical Fare 421 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Paths and Roads,” oils by Julia Kindred. […]
City schools hires safety coordinator Regine Wright, Charlottesville City Schools new coordinator of school safety and security, will oversee the major components of the division safety model that were adopted in 2021. They include: safety and crisis-planning and training, monitoring of security systems, and the Care and Safety Assistant program. Wright, who was hired on […]
UVA Drama’s production of Twelfth Night is not your average play. The classic tale of mistaken identity, true love, and survival is reimagined as a musical with a vibrant, funk-jazz score from Shaina Taub. Chloe Rogers stars as Viola, a young woman who is separated from her twin in a shipwreck, and assumes a male […]
“More of the good, less of the bad” is the motto upon which Underground Springhouse built its sound and style. For USH, the good is a little bit of everything—reggae, country, and funk within a rock ‘n’ roll context. The most recent addition to the outfit’s genre-bending catalog, “Tallulah,” a tender, emotional ballad rooted in […]
Local musician Thomas Gunn performs a rare solo show in celebration of the release of his new album of original songs. A longtime staple on the Charlottesville music scene, Gunn’s regular gig is with Batesville-based band The Pollocks, in which he plays lead guitar and co-writes with the band’s founder, Jason Pollock. He previously released […]
By Carrie Meslar Whether you’re a visitor from out of town or a local restaurant regular, there’s significant pressure that comes with the query, “Where should we go to eat?” The answer is reliant on any number of personality quirks, dietary restrictions (both real and imagined), and the experience you are seeking. Those in the […]
Judge approves seizing Fields’ funds Six years after Charlottesville made national headlines during the deadly Unite the Right rally, a Virginia federal judge has authorized law enforcement officials to seize funds in the commissary account of James Alex Fields Jr., who was given two life sentences without the possibility of parole for killing one woman […]
Groove out with Charlie Ballantine and his trio at a special evening of jazz infused with rock and folk influences. Ballantine showcases his versatility across an impressive body of originals and standards, feathering intricate guitar grooves with complex compositions. His 2020 release, Vonnegut, features original compositions inspired by the writing of fellow Midwesterner Kurt Vonnegut. […]