PICK: Paula Poundstone
Lasting laughs: Funny lady of NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!,” Paula Poundstone earned her chops in the OG comedy clubs of ’80s L.A. before landing TV appearances on “The Tonight […]
PICK: MetamorphIX
Heavy meta: Do you struggle to avoid touching the art in museums? Welcome to MetamorphIX Art Fair, a hands-on experience, where you can get down and dirty. Paint murals, sculpt, […]
In brief: Lee statue down, COVID hospitalizations up
Richmond Lee statue goes down Workers removed Richmond’s gigantic statue of Robert E. Lee last week, following years of advocacy from activists, politicians, and lawyers. The 21-foot-tall, five-ton casting, the […]
Rounding the plate
By Megan Irvin At first, produce distribution might not sound all that exciting. But imagine a world where your favorite restaurants don’t have the fresh lettuce, sweet corn, and tangy […]
PICK: Celebrando Herencia Hispana
Let’s dance: Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15, in recognition of five Hispanic countries that declared independence that day. Honor the occasion at Celebrando Herencia Hispana, an outdoor event featuring […]
PICK: Chamber Music Festival
Bach to basics: The Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival is live again for its 22nd year. Acclaimed musicians from across the country perform classical pieces throughout the area, from local vineyards […]
PICK: Danny Schmidt
Man of his word: For Danny Schmidt, it’s personal. All he needs is his husky vocals, lyric-driven songs, and an acoustic guitar to deliver gut-wrenching messages on issues of our […]
PICK: Melissa Etheridge
Rock ‘n’ soul: The soul of rock ‘n’ roll is alive in Melissa Etheridge’s wailing guitars and won’t-back-down attitude. Her music embodies hardscrabble freedom and fierce independence, and has earned […]
In brief: Statues in Richmond, Spencer in MT
Richmond Lee statue will fall At press time, the statue of Robert E. Lee in downtown Richmond still stands—but that won’t be the case for long, as the statue is […]
PICK: “We Hope This Art Finds You Well”
Art reaction: The forced isolation of 2020 brought both struggle and opportunity for the local arts community. Now, WTJU, The Bridge PAI, and UVA Music have joined forces to create […]