‘Little Fish’ goes big
Years before COVID-19 became a worldwide reality, Aja Gabel had pandemics on the mind. In 2011, Gabel—a fiction writer who earned her MFA at UVA two years prior—wrote and published […]
PICK: Food and Justice
Table manners: Agriculture in Virginia has a legacy of harm, particularly to Black and Indigenous farmers, and equitable access to nutritious, affordable, and sustainable food has been overlooked for a […]
PICK: Karan Casey
Writer’s soujourn: Karan Casey has not let the pandemic quarantine keep her quiet. Since March 2020, the Celtic folk singer has been making videos and performing online, while continuing to […]
PICK: The Mom Journals
Yes mA’am: Tiger moms, dragon moms, best friend moms—no matter the style of parenting, when mama is happy, everyone is happy. Playwright/actress Courtney Jett Walker takes on a variety of […]
Feeling it
Ashon Crawley’s work as an artist begins with feeling. Growing up in a vibrant community of Blackpentecostalism, Crawley has a life perspective shaped by spirituality and rituals channeled through the […]
Down in the dirt
By Deirdre Crimmins There is a nugget of wisdom within the silly 1996 Michael Keaton film Duplicity. When explaining why one Keaton clone is not as smart as the others, […]
Smoke at the Jar and race-y sandwiches at Little Star
By Will Ham New year, new nosh Dairy Market continues to expand its offerings with Saturday’s grand opening of Springhouse Sundries. Springhouse is designed by members of the Wine Guild […]
In the bag: Pinnell Custom Leather’s timeless style
Chuck Pinnell found his calling right out of high school, when his love of art and crafting drew him to leather as a medium. After learning the trade in a […]
Take us out
In an ongoing effort to support local dining establishments during the pandemic, our writers have been enjoying a variety of takeout meals from some of their favorite restaurants. Contribute to […]
PICK: Mounty Python and the Holy Grail
Ridiculous history: Before there was Spamalot, there was Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The British comedy film crossed the pond in 1975 to become a box office hit in […]