Hosting a great gathering should be about the people around the table—not the errands you have to run before they arrive. Grape & Grain Exchange, Charlottesville’s new one-stop shop for drinks, party essentials, and delivery, is making it easier to get everything together without spending an afternoon driving from store to store. Whether you’re planning […]
Brett Dennen is a fan of great songwriters, and it shows in his work. His ability to tell a story—sometimes whimsical, sometimes heartbreaking—and deliver it wrapped in infectious hooks defines Dennen’s facility as a student of folk and rock music. His unique style launched a fandom of more than 75 million streams on Spotify for […]
Feature-length documentary Juvies shines a light on the incarceration of American youth. Directed by Leslie Neal, the acclaimed film is executive produced and narrated by Mark Wahlberg, and includes poetry narration by Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) as it follows several teenage inmates through intimate interviews. After the screening, an expert panel discussion […]
Ann Wilson is frequently hailed as one of the most iconic and powerful vocalists in rock ‘n’ roll history. Building on her trailblazing work and era-defining anthems of the ’70s and ’80s, the lead singer of Heart’s dynamic solo career has been characterized by her hallmark range and creative curiosity. Blending rock, folk, and orchestral […]
B-movie badass and cameo crusader Bruce Campbell comes to town for a screening of his latest film Ernie & Emma. Veering away from the actor’s standard roles as a genre-film darling, the road-trip dramedy—written and directed by, and starring Campbell—tracks widowed pear salesman Ernie Tyler as he treks across Oregon to scatter his late wife’s […]
The lyrics of “McMemories,” a twangy, distortion-drenched standout from Dogwood Tales’ new album Every Star in Rockingham County, unravel like a flashback in an episode of “Friday Night Lights.” Seeing a street sign sends singer-guitarist Kyle Grim’s mind reeling, and he’s suddenly recalling moments of youth—sharing a Coke at a fast-food restaurant and kissing someone […]
The art store tucked down a less-traveled corridor in my hometown mall was one of my favorite places to frequent as a girl. Walking between aisles full of paint brushes in every size and shape, and along rows with different types and colors of paint, made it seem like anything I could imagine was possible, […]
Cyril Neville performed alongside his siblings in The Meters and The Neville Brothers for decades. Now, the vocalist and percussionist is the only sib still touring and performing on a regular basis. But his legacy—and that of his brothers—has filtered down through decades. As a way to attract some new fans while sating those who […]
Have they got a meal for you! Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle’s annual Music for Meals returns on September 30 at Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery in support of homebound neighbors facing food insecurity and isolation. The fundraiser offers the biggest dining prize in town—more than $2,500 in gift cards to area eateries including […]
Pairing a stellar animated feature with a live score, Films Talk Back: The Adventures of Prince Achmed presents an evening of entertainment and insight. The 1926 silent film, written and directed by German master seamstress and costume designer Lotte Reiniger over three years, is inspired by Arabian folktales. Film lecturer and musician Matt Marshall adds […]
Grammy Award-winner Madison Cunningham comes to town in support of her latest folk-rock album. The Ace Tour sees Cunningham reflecting on love lost and found, and navigating the highs and lows of heartbreak. The California native known for her songwriting and guitar prowess expands her multi-instrumental skill set by leaning into piano-playing on the new […]