Best reason to designate a driver

As beer lovers, we are thrilled that in less than two years two new local breweries offering handcrafted, small batch microbrews from classic lagers to artisan stouts, have arrived on the scene, but as law abiders lacking the ability to teleport, we’re a little miffed that they’re the hell out in Nelson. Does the free […]

Best death watch

Like to speculate on the next big fail? Lately, the bell seems to be tolling for our only daily newspaper, whose debt-riddled parent company—Richmond-based media conglomerate Media General—has been drastically cutting costs in a desperate attempt to ride out a perfect storm of financial doom: increasing competition from free content on the Internet, a global […]

Best rental incentive to hold out for

Some people rent out their basements to cover their mortgage, but the renters of the world have long been looking for a way to cover their pesky monthly payments. Last year, a few renters on Jefferson Park Avenue hatched a pretty interesting scheme: cook Meth in your apartment. Try to imagine the rental listing: Four […]

Gallery Listings

BozArt 211 W. Main St. Wednesday-Thursday, 3-9pm; Friday-Saturday, noon-9pm; Sunday, 1-4pm. 296-3919. www.bozartgallery.com. Through August 31: Works from associate members of the gallery. C’ville Arts 118 East Main St. Monday-Thursday, 10am-6pm; Friday, 10am-9pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, noon-6pm. 972-9500. www.charlottesvillearts.com. Through August 31: “Let the Games Begin,” intricate chess sets and other one-of-a-kind bead creations by […]

Out of the Mouse hole

Tom Peloso is busy. Has been busy. May always be busy. Helped found the Hackensaw Boys, Virginia’s supercharging grass-rock act. Left Richmond and moved to Nelson County. Popped up on David Letterman’s TV show with Modest Mouse, playing bass on “Satin in a Coffin.” Joined the band, in fact, and is currently preparing for a […]

Gallery listings

Galleries BozArt 211 W. Main St. Wednesday-Thursday, 3-9pm; Friday-Saturday, noon-9pm; Sunday, 1-4pm. 296-3919. www.bozartgallery.com. Through August 31: Works from associate members of the gallery. Click here for information on galleries hosting First Fridays events. C’ville Arts 118 East Main St. Monday-Thursday, 10am-6pm; Friday, 10am-9pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, noon-6pm. 972-9500. www.charlottesvillearts.com. Through August 31: “Let the […]