An embarrassment of riches

Jeannette Walls had an embarrassing childhood. For a storyteller, that’s gold.  She parlayed growing up with colorful, irresponsible parents—creative optimists who didn’t always provide for their children’s basic needs, like […]

The Head and the Heart

Seattle-based sextet The Head and the Heart conveys a spectrum of emotion on its fifth studio album, Every Shade of Blue. The record’s 16 songs showcase the band’s sonic evolution, […]

Freedom House Ambulance

The Indie Short Film Series returns with a new slate of screenings, including Annette Bank’s, Freedom House Ambulance: The First Responders. Set in 1967, the 30-minute documentary remembers America’s first […]

Starry Nights

Enjoy moonlight tunes and sunset views at Starry Nights, Veritas’ outdoor concert series. Set up your tents and blankets, stock up on local wine, and head to the stage, where […]

Ix Flix

Remember the good ol’ days of drive-in movies—basking in the warm summer air, holding your portable radio close, munching on hot buttered popcorn and Raisinets?  The Ix Flix summer film […]

Can’t Feel at Home

When the Shenandoah National Park was established in 1935, people living and working the land in the Blue Ridge Mountains were forced from their homes due to eminent domain. The […]

Guys and Dolls

Charlottesville Opera kicks off its summer season with four performances of Frank Loesser’s classic Broadway hit Guys and Dolls. The Tony Award-winning musical follows a pair of New York City […]