Pick: Soul of Cville
Reclaim your soul: The Soul of Cville festival returns for a second year with a three-day celebration of Black excellence. This year’s event marks the fifth anniversary of A12, and […]
Pick: Prima Facie
Smash the patriarchy: Jodie Comer plays Tessa, a young barrister on a winning path in National Theatre Live’s Prima Facie, an award-winning one-woman play from Suzie Miller. Tessa is at […]
Star we there yet?
Ramona Martinez began writing songs when she was 15 years old. Then, she stopped. Now, 15 years later, she’s back to penning tunes—this time in cavalcades. She’s written more than […]
Joys and sorrows
“Polly came into this world an artist,” says Carol Grant, speaking about her daughter Polly Breckenridge. “It was apparent from a very young age that she loved creating things out […]
Style counsel
Khalilah Jones wears many fashionable hats as owner of Chic & Classy Image Consulting. She’s a style curator, image consultant, graphic designer, brand ambassador, fashion show coordinator, and advocate for […]
Second helping
By Matt Dhillon Fans of the Basan food truck may be experiencing an empty feeling in Charlottesville’s parking lots and on its blacktops. One of the city’s most beloved dining […]
Pick: Willie Nelson & Family
We love you, Willie: With a career spanning seven distinguished decades, 89-year-old Willie Nelson is still at the top of his game—writing, singing, and playing with the signature wit and […]
Pick: Albemarle County Fair
Step right up: Get your pies and pickles ready, it’s Albemarle County Fair time. The three-day pastoral affair features a food truck lineup and live music from Baby Jo’s, Black […]
Pick: Theese Folks Crazy
When you get the giggles: Laugh along with Theese Folks Crazy, a comedy special from Kerwin Claiborne. The Mississippi-raised comedian studied his heroes Martin Lawrence, Jamie Foxx, and Tyler Perry […]
Bringing a legend to life
Half an hour before taking the stage in No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone, actress and lawyer Yolanda Rabun sits in her dressing room listening to Bach. The […]