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Some Central Virginians with the red-meat allergy alpha-gal turn to acupuncture for symptom relief 

It took two years and four multi-day hospitalizations before Kenny Belew, 47, finally knew what left him writhing in pain, his gut raw and inflamed, his midsection almost comically distended. […]

Christine Kueter | May 6, 2026

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Bella White at The Southern 5/8

Bella White stretches her sonic blueprint beyond her bluegrass roots to arrive at a moodier brand of contemporary folk. The Calgary, Canada, native recently relocated from Vancouver Island to New […]

C-VILLE Writers | May 6, 2026

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Spring Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival 5/9 & 5/10

Enjoy a full weekend of art, music, food, and family fun at the Spring Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival. The bi-annual juried arts and crafts event brings together more than […]

C-VILLE Writers | May 6, 2026

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Elijah at Old Cabell Hall 5/10

The Oratorio Society of Virginia’s staging of Mendelssohn’s Elijah is presented with a full orchestra led by music director Michael Slon. Experience the power of 100-plus voices singing in harmony, […]

C-VILLE Writers | May 6, 2026

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Lauren Catlett on working with Carmelita Estrellita

Recently re-released in a 10th anniversary edition, Little Star is the memoir of Carmelita Estrellita, a trans poet, artist, and educator who lived in Charlottesville until her death in 2016. […]

Sarah Lawson | May 6, 2026

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The Head and the Heart takes it back to the beginning

Over more than 15 years, The Head and the Heart has produced dozens of relatable, sentimental songs, establishing itself as a folk-pop band full of choral harmonies, catchy songwriting, and […]

C-VILLE Writers | May 6, 2026

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Swan Lake at The Paramount 5/5 & 5/6

“Our mission is simple: ballet everywhere, ballet for all,” say Los Angeles-based World Ballet Company founders Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick. With a nod to Broadway grandeur, the company’s lavish […]

C-VILLE Writers | April 29, 2026

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Embedded/The Tell Tale Cell Phone at Live Arts 5/1 & 5/2

As the season heats up, Charlottesville Opera’s Wallace Worx offers a weekend of chilling operas based on Edgar Allan Poe stories. Embedded (“The Cask of Amontillado”) follows a news reporter […]

C-VILLE Writers | April 29, 2026

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How-To Festival at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library 5/2

Special talents and expertise converge at Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s How-To Festival, where attendees can “learn 30 things in three hours.” The drop-in workshops are open to curious minds of all […]

C-VILLE Writers | April 29, 2026

Culture Working Pour

Winemaker Corry Craighill blends experience into a Gov Cup win

On a March evening at Richmond’s Main Street Station, the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup was presented to Valley Road Vineyards for its 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve. The award, now in […]

Paul Ting | April 29, 2026

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