Swimming to Tokyo
By Claudia Gohn As the 2020 NCAA swimming season neared its end, UVA swimmer Kate Douglass found herself eyeing the summer’s Olympic trials. She’d finished the season strong, and she […]
PICK: Celebrate Us
Mountain high: There may be no better way to reconnect with our friends and neighbors this summer than watching the Celebrate Us fireworks display from Carter Mountain. Take the gorgeous […]
Dairy market, mac ‘n’ cheese
By Will Ham Dinner winners Congrats to the six recipients of Bread & Roses kitchen scholarships. The local nonprofit, an outreach ministry of Trinity Episcopal, has awarded each winner $2,000 […]
In brief: Land-use, Madison Hall break-in
City responds to proposed land-use changes In May and June, the consulting group hired to rework the city’s land-use policy received more than 2,000 comments, through a variety of mediums, […]
In brief
Descendants will have equal say at Montpelier The Montpelier Foundation voted last week to share governance of the historic property with the Montpelier Descendants Committee, an organization comprised of descendants […]
Galleries: June
Atlas Coffee 2206 Fontaine Ave. Colorful, abstract paintings by Kris Bowmaster. The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative 209 Monticello Rd. “Pa(i)n(t)demic,” an exhibit from Jum Jirapan that explores art as therapy […]
PICK: Barkodz
Check ’em out: Barkodz: An Urban Experience features local artists working to honor hip-hop’s past while forging its future, using rhythm and words to address oppression, progression, and political expression. […]
PICK: Juneteenth
Art felt: This is the first year Virginia has officially recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday. The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center continues its tradition of commemorating the event […]
PICK: Dropping Julia
Perfect landing: Dropping Julia’s Jules Kresky has a versatile vocal style. She can conjure a sunny, surfer vibe with dreamy organ and beachy guitar chords, or dip into grungy sass […]
In brief: Map of the land, Hoos in Omaha
Thousands comment on proposed land use map At the beginning of May, the Cville Plans Together team—a group of consultants hired to rewrite the city’s zoning code—shared a draft of […]