Summer’s about to kick into high gear, and to help you avoid the risk of FOMO, we’ve put together a list of must-dos before the leaves start to turn. Go soak yourself Take the plunge at one of the area’s many watery attractions, like Mint Springs or Chris Greene Lake. Or head to Sugar Hollow […]
Summer’s about to kick into high gear, and to help you avoid the risk of FOMO, we’ve put together a list of must-dos before the leaves start to turn. Go soak yourself Take the plunge at one of the area’s many watery attractions, like Mint Springs or Chris Greene Lake. Or head to Sugar Hollow […]
Travel to a galaxy far, far away during Pops at the Paramount, a symphonic sci-fi spectacular. The Charlottesville Symphony, led by conductor and music director Benjamin Rous, performs highlights from iconic science fiction film and television soundtracks, including Back to the Future, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, “The Expanse,” Star Trek, “The X-Files,” and […]
In his most recent comedy special, David Cross ribs everything from life during the pandemic and the true power of wishes, to euthanizing a pet and the Gettysburg Address. The Emmy Award-winning comedian is currently on the road telling stories and jokes about fatherhood, and a whole lot more, for his Worst Daddy in the […]
From viral success on YouTube to the smash single “See You Again,” Charlie Puth built a name for himself in pop music—and he’s pushing it forward on his current tour The Charlie Live Experience. His third album, CHARLIE, has passed a billion streams and includes songs like “Left and Right,” featuring Jungkook of BTS. “Light […]
“You can’t eat ’em if you don’t find ’em. And you can’t find ’em if you’re not outside. I know that’s where I’ll be,” writes Frank Hyman in his latest book, How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Identifying 29 Wild, Edible Mushrooms. An avid outdoors enthusiast, Hyman has foraged […]
Throughout his career, writer-director Paul Schrader has excelled at creating challenging, dark movies with jagged moral edges and explosive antiheroes. His newest film, Master Gardener, continues in this vein, and offers the kind of demanding, character-driven, literate film that rarely gets made. The titular gardener is Narvel Roth (Joel Edgerton), chief groundskeeper of the palatial […]
When you read this week’s summer guide (p. 26), you’ll see that floating down the Rivanna River is among our favorite warm-weather activities. Whether you want to paddle, float, or take a guided tour, the Rivanna River Company is there to help. Gabe and Sonya Silver founded RRC to help connect locals with the beautiful […]
Kirby Hutto has been involved with the Ting Pavilion since ground was broken for the downtown venue in 2004. Together with his crew, he’s hosted James Brown, Loretta Lynn, Bruce Springsteen, former President Barack Obama, and the Dalai Lama, to name just a few. Now, the Pavilion’s general manager is passing the torch and stepping […]
Avery Fogarty grew up in Midlothian playing piano, singing in choir, and taking vocal lessons. When they picked up the guitar in high school, their musical world was transformed. “When I started listening to Angel Olsen, Big Thief, and Snail Mail, that’s when I finally found a voice and I was like ‘I know what […]
Entertainment time is precious, and venue calendars are stacked with options. Music writer and on-air radio pro Samantha Federico says these bands are on their way up. You should see them live, and here’s why: Shagwüf Latest release: Trendy Weapon EP, 2020 Staunton’s Shagwüf will make you howl, just like the band’s singer and bassist, […]