The object of my affection: a cultural relic
“The object that is my most prized possession in my home is a handmade Afghan woman’s shepherd cloak that is about 80 years old, from the northeast province of Badakhshan. […]
Camino chugs along serving a crew of regulars
There will always be restaurants that change hands so often that it’s hard to keep track. While the little cheese wedge of a restaurant next to the Vinegar Hill Theater […]
Charlottesville Street Style: The rebirth of cool
I ran into EDGAR (above), the owner and lead stylist of Reflections Salon, looking decidedly dapper on a break. He is wearing a Ralph Lauren shirt with Banana Republic pants, […]
Small Bites: This week’s restaurant news
Party like it’s harvest time Monticello, the home of our own “first foodie,” serves as the pastoral background for the sixth annual Heritage Harvest Festival on Friday, September 14 and […]
Free Will Astrology: Week of September 11-17
Virgo (August 23-September 22): Arthur Turner, a Virgo reader from Austin, is upset with my recent horoscopes. In his e-mail, he wrote the following: “You’re making me mad with your […]
The best of the fests: 21 events to kick off your fall fantastic
Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival Through September 23 Various locations and times There’s still six concerts to take in at this annual music event, which began on September 9. Now in […]
Heritage Harvest Festival transforms Monticello into celebration of farm culture
The exalted heights of Monticello are not normally associated with grassroots organizing. Visit this year’s Heritage Harvest Festival at Monticello, though, and you’ll enjoy the fruit of a seed planted […]
This month’s artisan: Brian Rayner, furniture maker
A regular on both the craft show circuit and local farmer’s markets—look for him at both the Nelson and Charlottesville City markets—Brian Rayner is a multifaceted artisan, creating both furniture […]
Fruit of the vine: Wine events for the week of September 10
Afton Mountain Afton Mountain After Hours Saturday, September 22: Dallas Wesley and Band (6-9pm) (540) 456-8667 www.aftonmountainvineyards.com Barboursville Vineyard Italian Harvest Feast Saturday, September 22 at 1pm: Enjoy a traditional […]
Designer Sandy Muraca sees the big picture at home
For interior designer Sandy Muraca, updating her foyer last winter so that it reflected her love of vintage art and antiques was vital. “While it’s not a space or room […]