Tried it in C’ville: Glass-blowing at Studio 1050°
What do you give people who have everything—especially if they’re decluttering? Experiential gifts have been the answer to that question for some in my family. We did a paint-n-sip night […]
Shakey Graves with Clover County at The Jefferson Theater 12/20
An Austin, Texas, musician and actor with a history that runs through Los Angeles, Shakey Graves (Alejandro Rose-Garcia) does an admirable job writing dynamic Americana that avoids cliché. He’s amassed […]
Brew & Buddy Run and ‘Elf’ screening at The Paramount 12/21
Warm your body and soul at the ninth annual Brew & Buddy Run and Elf screening. Start by running a loop around town, stopping for beers at Kardinal Hall and […]
Christmas at The Paramount 12/20
The Oratorio Society of Virginia presents Christmas at The Paramount, an annual celebration of the season that’s become a Charlottesville tradition. Music Director Michael Slon leads more than 100 of […]
Ned Oldham and Jordan Perry at The Stage at WTJU 12/20
Ned Oldham and Jordan Perry come together to explore traditional tunes, choice covers, and engaging originals—with a focus on vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar. Oldham (The Anomoanon, Old Calf, Palace […]
Inside a local scene built on letters and camaraderie
Beyond the salad bar and hot foods at the 5th Street Station Wegmans, seven people play Scrabble on a rainy Friday night. Their boards are as bespoke as their tiles […]
The Golden Hours at The Southern Café & Music Hall 12/12
Performing for the first time as an official band, The Golden Hours brings Suz Slezak and David Wax of David Wax Museum and Lauren and Daniel Goans of Lowland Hum […]
‘Let There Be Light’ at PVCC 12/12
Glowing sculptures, video projections, and luminous artworks transform the PVCC campus into a lustrous landscape of color and delight at “Let There Be Light,” the annual outdoor illuminated art exhibition. […]
Magnolia & Johnson Electric Co. tours on past connections
The late singer-songwriter Jason Molina loved playing Charlottesville, says his friend Jason Groth. Groth spent his formative years in Indiana and did a stint in North Carolina before moving to […]
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze at John Paul Jones Arena 12/11
Combining glitzy Broadway-style production with awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts, Cirque Dreams: Holidaze offers a breathtaking seasonal spectacle. Featuring original tunes, along with new takes on old wintertime classics, this theatrical […]