Jeannette Walls had an embarrassing childhood. For a storyteller, that’s gold. She parlayed growing up with colorful, irresponsible parents—creative optimists who didn’t always provide for their children’s basic needs, like food or shelter—into The Glass Castle, her 2005 memoir that has been a New York Times bestseller for nine years. “I had a happy childhood,” […]
Jeannette Walls had an embarrassing childhood. For a storyteller, that’s gold. She parlayed growing up with colorful, irresponsible parents—creative optimists who didn’t always provide for their children’s basic needs, like food or shelter—into The Glass Castle, her 2005 memoir that has been a New York Times bestseller for nine years. “I had a happy childhood,” […]
Seattle-based sextet The Head and the Heart conveys a spectrum of emotion on its fifth studio album, Every Shade of Blue. The record’s 16 songs showcase the band’s sonic evolution, infusing catchy pop into its signature indie-folk sound, from the highs of “Tiebreaker” to the anthemic swell of “Virginia (Wind in the Night).” The record’s […]
The Indie Short Film Series returns with a new slate of screenings, including Annette Bank’s, Freedom House Ambulance: The First Responders. Set in 1967, the 30-minute documentary remembers America’s first EMT service, composed solely of Black men and women from Pittsburgh. Banks and other filmmakers will discuss their work during a post-screening panel discussion, then […]
Enjoy moonlight tunes and sunset views at Starry Nights, Veritas’ outdoor concert series. Set up your tents and blankets, stock up on local wine, and head to the stage, where the Wil Gravatt Band performs high-energy country and Western honky-tonk. Pack your own picnic, or grab tickets for a seated three-course plated dinner, or choose […]
Let freedom ring and help celebrate new American citizens as they take the oath of citizenship on July Fourth at Monticello. UVA President Jim Ryan will speak to the new citizens, with music by the Charlottesville Band, the Charlottesville Opera, the Old Line Fife and Drum Corps, and The Oratorio Society of Virginia. The ceremony […]
Remember the good ol’ days of drive-in movies—basking in the warm summer air, holding your portable radio close, munching on hot buttered popcorn and Raisinets? The Ix Flix summer film series captures that old-time feeling. This week’s sunset screening is Everything Everywhere All at Once, so pack your chairs, blankets,and pillows, grab a bite from […]
Fourth Fest Fireworks June 30 | A crawfish boil, wine, craft beer, live music by Southwater Trio. Fireworks at 9pm. Mount Ida Tasting Room & Taphouse, 5931 Blenheim Rd., Charlottesville. mountidareserve.com Boar’s Head Summer Celebration Series June 30-July 3 | Drive-in movies, live music, swimming, and BBQ picnics. Fireworks on July 2 at dusk. Boar’s […]
If you haven’t been to a Bebe Gunn drag show, what are you waiting for? The queen regularly rocks stages all across Charlottesville, and wows audiences with her dazzling dance moves and impressive routines. Catch her performing brunch shows at Common House on June 24 and South and Central on June 25, and don’t miss […]
When the Shenandoah National Park was established in 1935, people living and working the land in the Blue Ridge Mountains were forced from their homes due to eminent domain. The late playwright Dr. John T. Glick worked as a physician for some of these families, and heard their stories firsthard. His play, Can’t Feel at […]
Charlottesville Opera kicks off its summer season with four performances of Frank Loesser’s classic Broadway hit Guys and Dolls. The Tony Award-winning musical follows a pair of New York City gamblers, a missionary, and a showgirl on a high-stakes game of love. Keith Phares, Elise Quagliata, Chauncey Packer, and Cree Carrico perform beloved songs like […]