Sounds like Charlottesville
By Erin Lyndal Martin In 2023, Charlottesville’s music scene thrived with blurred genres and an array of music venues. The year saw bands incorporating ’80s pop hooks, ’90s synths, and […]
Taking care of our own
In considering the bookish highlights of the past year—the breadth of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and zines read and shared with others; the bookstore shelves browsed and little free libraries visited; […]
Go with the glow
My Christmas spirit sense starts tingling early and often here in Charlottesville. Way before Carter Mountain Orchard serves its first apple cider donut, I’m half-deranged with holiday anticipation, eager to […]
Photo finish
The results are in! In November, C-VILLE readers submitted the best photo they captured in 2023, each illustrating the theme “What a day!” Our judges—Ézé Amos and Stacey Evans—reviewed more […]
Christmas at the Paramount
Caroling goes next level at Christmas at the Paramount, the Oratorio Society of Virginia’s annual holiday show. Music Director Michael Slon and over 80 community singers perform choral arrangements of […]
Holiday Stories Playback
Someone ate the cookies meant for the reindeer while rockin’ too hard around the Christmas tree, and who was that kissing Santa Claus? Storytelling meets improv at Hamner Theater’s Holiday […]
Brew & Buddy Run
Elves and cotton-headed ninny-muggins alike are invited to hit the town for the Brew & Buddy Run. Your adventure begins at The Paramount Theater, then you’ll journey through the seven […]
Family style
By Carrie Meslar In a location on Emmet Street that has seen many iterations over the years, Chang Thai restaurant may be the newest occupant, but the team inside, and […]
With a side of toffee sauce, please
Our local eateries and bakeries are going all out for the holidays. Here are a few of our favorite cozy spots, jolly eats, and festive treats. Try this For cozy […]
Growing excitement
Most of us check the weather forecast to decide how to dress, or evaluate the impact it has on our travel or events. For farmers who grow grapes and winemakers […]