Virginia on the set
As much as we like to name drop the tent- pole titles and celebrity guests that give the annual Virginia Film Festival and Charlottesville a Hollywood glow each fall, we […]
It’s the most terrifying time of the year—oh, and also Halloween
Happy (or not) Mid-terms-ween!
If you follow politics, you don’t need ghosts or goblins to get your nerves fraying in late October. Here in Virginia, where staggered elections mean partisans never get a year […]
Opinions about the Holiday Drive emergency shelter vary, depending on who you ask
It’s been more than a month since Charlottesville closed two encampments dozens of people called home, and opened its emergency shelter at 2000 Holiday Dr. Dozens of people are utilizing […]
Changes in the economy, jobs, and education lure new blood to skilled trades like HVAC, electrical, construction, automotive and plumbing
Alex Funk’s job comes with a big bag of tricks. “Wire nuts, locknut wrenches, electrician-specific things, like wire strippers and cutting pliers,” says Funk, burrowing through her backpack of tools. […]
Professional modern dance company ORH Dance finds its footing through collaboration
Charlottesville’s performing arts scene is rich and varied, with ballet, opera, and theater offering audiences classic works and contemporary programs. But until recently, the city lacked a professional modern dance […]
From Argentine asado and elevated pub fare to restorative pho andsurprisingly good bowling-alley bites, these new restaurants gave us plenty to savor this year
Charlottesville doesn’t exactly hurt for places to eat, and this year’s crop of newcomers gave us plenty of reasons to rearrange our dinner plans. Chefs came home, familiar restaurant spaces […]
The former school board member wanted to serve her community—then the death threats started
By the time she made her final address as the at-large member of the Albemarle County School Board, Allison Spillman’s self-appointed enemies had been celebrating for more than a week. […]
People vs. Party In the lead-up to the midterms, congressional candidates hoping to win the 5th weigh priorities
Election Day may still feel like a long way off, but Virginia’s midterm races are already taking shape. In the 5th District, incumbent Rep. John McGuire secured the Republican nomination […]
Everything we should know—and appreciate—about Virginia’s 25 turtle species
Like ancients made visible, Virginia is home to 25 species of turtles, many of them already in decline or vulnerable to it, due to eroding federal protections that went into […]
Sara Holdren comes home to direct Brecht
Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a full-circle moment for Sara Holdren. “I grew up in the Greenwood/Crozet area outside of Charlottesville, and Live Arts was definitely a huge […]
UVA football eyes ACC title after historic 2025 season
University of Virginia football enters this season with college football playoff hopes. The Cavaliers took a historic step forward in 2025, their fourth season under Head Coach Tony Elliott, by […]