PICK: The Last Minute Gift Workshop
Elves ourselves: It’s a festive season in a bleak year, and now more than ever, presents should be thoughtful. But let’s face it: Online shopping has become routine and boring. With […]
PICK: The Polar Express
Seeing is believing: Close your eyes and imagine boarding The Polar Express, where everyone is dreaming of a “White Christmas” and “Rockin’ On Top O the World,” leading us to […]
A Christmas tree story: The Casons have been selling holiday happiness for more than 100 years
For those who celebrate Christmas, selecting a tree is an annual tradition. For George Cason, selling trees to the Charlottesville community is a way of life. George Cason’s father, L.E., […]
Digging for love: Ammonite is a stratum above a bodice-ripper
Ammonites are fossils that are used to mark geologic time. Resembling the spirals that contain the golden ratio, they are ripe for parable and illustration. The film Ammonite, from writer/director […]
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 […]
Zooming it in: Live Arts’ holiday play keeps tradition alive—with a twist
By Julia Stumbaugh At the beginning of November, director Amalia Oswald helped commission her friend, New York playwright Matt Minnicino, to write Live Arts’ 2020 holiday play. The play had […]
PICK: Duck Demystified
Make way: Seems that if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, many of us are afraid to cook it. In Duck Demystified, […]
Snacks, tracks, and acts to relax with
This week, our arts and living columnists share the culture that has helped them survive the pandemic. Something with soul Music has always been cathartic for me—as a child, I’d entertain […]
PICK: The Nutcracker
Sippin’ in slippers: Don’t let the coronavirus knock you off your feet this holiday season. But do feel free to stay home in your slippers to enjoy the beloved story […]
PICK: Walking in a Winter WILDland!
Natural canvas: Art and nature collide for an evening of outdoor visuals and musical performances in Wild Virginia Film Festival’s Walking in a Winter WILDland! Films include Ephemeral by Steven […]