Galleries and Exhibitions

Albemarle County Courthouse 501 E. Jeffer-son Court Sq. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. 964-1423. Through October 31: An exhibition of paintings in watercolor, pastel, acrylic and mixed media by Central Virginia Watercolor Guild. Angelo 220 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. Mon-day-Saturday, 11am-6pm. 971-9256. Through October 30: “Quoting Cézanne,” paper and paint collage by Judy McLeod. Art Upstairs 316 […]

Standby blues

Charlottesvillians, if you think you can count on anything in this crazy world of ours, think again. Tiffany’s Seafood, which has operated in the same location on Ivy Road for three decades, served its last steamed shrimp—and then shut its doors—on August 20.

Multimedia Reviews

Lyle LovettCharlottesville PavilionSaturday, August 26 music  Some local music fans might have been under the impression that they had actually seen Lyle Lovett play in town. Granted, the Texas-lovin’ country crooner has hit Charlottesville before, but only with a stripped-down band. And, while those shows were reportedly fine, affecting and enjoyable affairs, the difference between […]

Other News We Heard Last Week

Adult Learning Center 1000 Preston Ave. 245-2815. Hosts “Dialogue Café,” an opportunity for adult English language learners and native English speakers to gather, talk and share experiences. Free. Every Wednesday, 6-8pm and Friday, 1:30-3:30pm. L’Alliance Française 1119 Fifth St. ext., second floor. 973-8268. monticello.avenue.org/ afc. Offers ongoing classes in French language and culture. Contact for […]

Madden NFL ’07

Madden NFL ’07Electronic ArtsVarious platforms games Tell your teachers to forget about homework. Tell your parents you’re eating dinner in your room. Call up some friends and pick up the sticks—it’s game time. Madden ’07 is out. The highest-selling pro football franchise is back for its 17th year with new and improved features, such as […]

Local builders Lend a helping hammer

Foundation has built 120 shelters for Katrina victims —with more on the wayEven before Hurricane Katrina made landfall last August, Pearlington, Mississippi, was a hurting town. Located 45 miles northeast of New Orleans, the value of the towns’ aging homes was well below the state average. Its elevation—8′ above sea level—guaranteed that a pounding 28′ […]

Public meetings in August

Get your soapboxes ready. Here are your chances to opine on development matters during the coming weeks. Albemarle Planning Commission meets to discuss early drafts of the Pantops Master Plan. August 22. County Office Building.Route 250 West Task Force holds a discussion on projects. August 23. County Office Building. Albemarle Board of Supervisors and area […]

Brush up on your UVA

While UVA students were away interning, working, taking summer classes or laying on the couch eating Fla-vor-ice and playing X-box, there were some changes made ’round TJ’s university.