Room at the inn: The Vangelopouloses welcome everyone as family
The Ivy Inn, an acclaimed local fine-dining staple, rests comfortably in the shady greenery of Old Ivy Road. Klockner Stadium is just beyond the treeline, but in midsummer you would […]
Eyes to the sky: Young birders build their skills
Dusk. A cold fitful breeze. Quiet except for our footfalls on dry leaves. Far above, a hawk glides, dark against the twilight sky. “Cooper’s,” says Theo after a swift glance. […]
Creative financing: Patti Pan’s RevArt deals with the serious business of art
Art and business aren’t the most compatible concepts—some might even consider them diametrically opposed. Connections exist, however, and Patti Pan is seeking to find and expand upon them with her […]
In their own backyards
“Phenology” might not be a word you use in everyday conversation, but it’s one of the keys to tracking climate change. The term refers to the study of timing in […]
Hallelujah. What’s next?: The defeat of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is only the beginning
On July 5, my family and I were in the car together when we had a media experience that feels old- fashioned and rare these days. All of us, at […]
Good company: Easy-drinking Virginia wines suited to the season
As summer temperatures rise, happy hour thoughts turn to wines that refresh. How best to quench your thirst on the deck or by a pool? What to pair with afternoon […]
PICK: You Don’t Say! Happy Hour
Can’t beat it: Learning is a side effect during Wintergreen Music’s (drinking) game show, You Don’t Say! Happy Hour: Musician Trivia & Humor. In weekly virtual gatherings, Artistic Director Erin […]
Getting creative: Charlottesville’s dining scene continues to expand and evolve
Brewing up something new Champion Hospitality Group, an arm of Champion Brewing, recently announced a new concept for the Downtown Mall’s Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar space. CHG will lead the […]
PICK: Basic Knife Skills
Knives out: Things getting dull in quarantine? Sharpen your kitchen game by joining Happy Cook owner Monique Moshier for a free virtual class on Basic Knife Skills. Follow along as […]
Kudzu defies no-trespassing warning
What do you do when “the vine that ate the South” takes up residence in your neighborhood—and your neighbor doesn’t get rid of it? One concerned Crozet resident pulled up […]