Bright spots
It’s hard to be a humbug when you’re looking at a twinkling display of festive lights. Here’s where to gawk at the glow: Let There Be Light PVCC’s annual outdoor […]
The emperor strikes out
Ridley Scott’s historical epic Napoleon covers the well-worn territory of the titular French emperor’s monumental military conquests and eventual downfall. Scott’s battle sequences are undeniably extraordinary, and it’s gorgeous overall, […]
Mary’s Christmas
Family gatherings during the holiday season are a universally acknowledged experience. You know, the simultaneous dread and excitement, dodging probing questions about your love life, gossiping about family members who’re […]
December galleries
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library 2450 Old Ivy Rd. “Their World As Big As They Made It: Looking Back at the Harlem Renaissance” showcases the visionary works of […]
Courteney Stuart in the HotSeat
If you’ve read or watched local news over the last 25 years, you’ve probably come across Courteney Stuart’s name. An investigative journalist who covers everything from murder and sexual assault […]
Messiah Sing-In
Spread some Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear at the 56th annual Messiah Sing-In. Conductor Michael Slon leads community singers, members of the Charlottesville Symphony, and other […]
Lewis Black
If you get under Lewis Black’s skin, prepare to be dragged. The stand-up comic, who’s known as the King of Rant, skewers his subjects with comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing. […]
Magic on the Mall
The Downtown Mall transforms into a winter wonderland for Magic on the Mall, five weeks of holiday happenings. Win prizes by completing an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt, and […]
Go for baroque
When accomplished local violinist Fiona Hughes says she loves music that “transcends the divide between high art and popular,” she ain’t talking about the divide between Brian Eno and Bryan […]
Wild harvest
October is the tail end of the harvest for Patrick Collins, the cidermaker behind Patois Cider. But the apples on one of his favorite trees are just about ripe. “That […]