Cozying up to the second annual Crozet Book Fest
If you think spring is the season of book festivals, think again. The Crozet Book Fest will take place on October 25, featuring free panel discussions and book signings with […]
Fleshwater with Chat Pile and Balmora at The Jefferson Theater 10/24
Accessibility in music is relative. A production choice to drop strident elements can open doors—or close them. A songwriting decision to blow up the arrangement with an unexpected halt, or […]
Local Mushroom Auntie writes it down
If you’ve ever foraged for mushrooms or berries locally, it’s possible you’ve encountered Gabrielle Cerberville. Also known as Chaotic Forager or the internet’s Mushroom Auntie, Cerberville is a foraging influencer […]
Local group preserves Violet Crown by arranging building purchase
The future of the Violet Crown cinema on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall seemed bleak this past February when the Board of Architectural Review granted Heirloom Development approval to demolish the structure […]
‘Significant Other’ at Four County Players through 10/26
Four County Players presents Significant Other, a deeply funny and unapologetic unromantic comedy that explores single living and settling down. Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s […]
Neighbor at The Southern Café & Music Hall 10/17
Blending ambitious compositions, soulful balladry, and fearless improv to create a unique musical experience, Neighbor’s sound was honed through years of proximity and practice. The dynamic quartet of Richard James […]
Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble tour debut album
If you’ve never heard of music industry legend Don Was, don’t beat yourself up. Born Don Edward Fagenson, Was has been making music for nearly 50 years. But until now, […]
Karen Hao’s new book explores the impact of artificial intelligence
Whether you embrace artificial intelligence or not, it seems almost mystical in its abilities—despite the fact that it was created by humans. It can also feel unreal that asking ChatGPT […]
JD Allen Trio at Unity Church 10/16
The JD Allen Trio creates music that is rooted in the jazz tradition and is relentlessly contemporary, honest, and uncompromising. Driven by raw energy, tenor saxophonist and composer Allen, bassist […]
Roberta Lea at The Front Porch 10/10
Award-winning singer-songwriter Roberta Lea is known as a powerful performer and engaging storyteller. The Virginia native has built a career as a touring member of The Black Opry, one of […]