A lighter touch: Sensory-friendly theater relieves those on the spectrum
Holly Regan sat with her son in a lightened theater last year, watching a Four County Players production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. It was a special performance, and not […]
Warm wishes: A local teen celebrates his birthday with coats—lots of coats
Most teenagers have pretty predictable birthday wish lists … video games, iTunes cards, maybe money to use toward buying a car. Charlottesville’s Ashton Ryan is different. He wants coats. Lots […]
Dress to impress: Former pastry chef Erin Maupin turns to textiles
When Erin Maupin was little, her mom used to make a version of Hungarian goulash she called Hungie Gungie. All these years later, she chose that name for her Etsy […]
Spa day: Ma Spa is encouraging alone time
“Moms deserve to have a space that is dedicated just to them.” Mary Coleman should know. As a mother of seven, she’s the entrepreneur behind Ma Spa, a new business […]
Picture perfect: If you want to get your wedding published, the devil’s in the details
Your wedding day. The biggest (happiest, craziest, most expensive—insert your adjective here) day of your life. It’s you and your significant other, pledging to spend the rest of your lives […]
A historic event: A layered past brings gravitas to nuptials at Seven Oaks
Seven Oaks Farm in Albemarle County has quite the history. From its original owner, Reverend Samuel Black, the first Presbyterian minister in Albemarle County, to a more recent owner, Dave […]
Planner, take the wheel: Yes, you do need help coordinating your wedding. Here’s why!
It’s 45 minutes before the wedding ceremony. Your perfect up-do is up. Your airbrushed makeup is cover-model worthy. Your mother helps you slip into your custom-designed wedding gown, carefully laces […]