School (funding’s) out A Virginia House of Delegates subcommittee killed school funding bills Friday that would’ve allowed localities to raise money for school construction, voting 5-3 on all three bills. Similar legislation was passed by the state Senate. The Republican-controlled House’s action looms large in Charlottesville: City Council has expressed that finding new revenue streams […]
Eye of the Tiger When attorney David Sutton purchased a small Charlottesville oil supplier on the verge of going out of business in 1982, the company had just two trucks to its name—and one had dry-rotted tires. But over the past four decades, Tiger Fuel Company has grown to become one of the largest petroleum […]
Tell me about it stud: Cuff your jeans, grab your leather jacket or poodle skirt, and take it back to the ’50s for a Grease sing-along party. T-Birds, Pink Ladies, and beauty school dropouts should arrive early for a preshow hand jive contest, where a variety of props, including combs, ribbons, and salon caps, will […]
Song and story: With a remarkable career surpassing 50 years, it’s safe to say that Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot is a living legend. The Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee has released over 21 albums, and had his songs recorded and performed by greats such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Barbra Streisand. In […]
Wong does it right: Cory Wong is a Grammy-nominated musical maestro who’s always got something fun up his sleeve. Whether it’s shredding guitar in full hockey gear on a skating rink, or hosting his podcast Wong Notes, his creativity and upbeat presence shine through. Recently, Wong got the chance to flex his acting chops with […]
Poetic prints Robert Schultz doesn’t need a camera to take photographs. The Roanoke-based poet and author uses a unique method of camera-less photography to create realistic-looking images on conventional and unusual materials. Many of Schultz’s works are driven by an appreciation for nature and the arts. “My writing and reading life has influenced my art […]
Signer’s snow day dust up Last week, after Charlottesville City Schools called off school on Tuesday due to lingering hazards from the weekend’s snowstorm, former mayor Mike Signer took to Twitter to voice his opposition. He was met with derision—who could possibly be anti-snow day? But Signer doubled down, and published an op-ed in Time […]
Exploring our routes: During the era of Jim Crow laws, New York City mailman Victor Hugo Green created The Green Book, an annual publication that listed motels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses considered safe for Black travelers. In 2016, a research group began a digital project to document and map the historyand status of […]
Easy greens: Tired of the winter white? Add a little greenery to your life with a Succulent Garden Workshop. Fifth Season Gardening teaches you how to select, assemble, and care for your own succulent garden, before giving you the chance to flex your green thumb and design a perfect plot. You’ll leave with something that […]
Dance and repeat: Progressive rock band Dopapod does everything with intention. The palindrome-loving group’s members went on a planned hiatus in 2018 to center their friendships, reflect on their music, and revitalize their live performances. The result is the studio album Emit Time, a mix of new music and unreleased tracks that integrate the sounds […]