New roots
After a couple of years in the dirt, Cville Veg Fest—one of the city’s OG festivals—is regrowing greener than ever. Originally founded in 1997 as the Charlottesville Vegetarian Fest (the […]
Modern Mozart
As your official source of all things good, better, and best in Charlottesville, it’s always a pleasure when we can introduce you to someone making a splash in the local […]
Small footprint, big impact
When it comes to weddings, sustainability is always in. Thrifting centerpieces, upcycling a secondhand gown, and asking for charitable donations in lieu of gifts (do you really need that new […]
The right stuff
Charlottesville is well known as a foodie destination—not only because of its vibrant restaurant scene, but because of the well-loved gourmet groceries that make cooking at home (across myriad cultures […]
VA Book Fest
The Virginia Festival of the Book is back in action March 20-24, with five days of panels, parties, and events to celebrate all things literary. Renowned authors flock to our […]
The house so nice, they built it twice
Building and designing your dream home is usually a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hours upon hours are spent researching and deciding on every detail, from where to store the KitchenAid to the […]
Good vibes
For a lot of us home-decor lovers, the bones of a house are sometimes the least exciting part. We give some thought to what windows will get the best light, […]
Smoking hot starts, sweet sips, and celebrated returns
Taking orders Dairy Market’s newest vendor, 434th Street, is making a flavorful splash in the food hall’s menu. The Caribbean stall is the passion project of local chef-owner Jonathan Wright […]
Izabelly Gleed in the HotSeat
Izabelly Gleed started ballet when she was 4 years old. “A doctor suggested [dancing] for my feet instead of correction boots,” says Gleed. “I actually wasn’t thrilled at first and […]
The Big Picture
Plastic bags, candy wrappers, puzzle pieces, and leaves don’t usually top the list of materials used to create the fancy frocks we see on catwalks and red carpets. Except, that […]