Rub elbows with the Founding Fathers at the annual open house of fifth president James Monroe’s home. Tours of the classic colonial house are free for local residents, and from noon to 4pm visitors can chat with reenactors of The League of Most Interesting Gentlemen, including Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Albert Gallatin and, of course, […]
Rub elbows with the Founding Fathers at the annual open house of fifth president James Monroe’s home. Tours of the classic colonial house are free for local residents, and from noon to 4pm visitors can chat with reenactors of The League of Most Interesting Gentlemen, including Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Albert Gallatin and, of course, […]
In these parts, fall is wedding season. And, if it’s wedding season, that means it’s anniversary season, too. Those of us who once had the good fortune of being married in Charlottesville’s most pleasant season now have the good fortune of celebrating in it. In our 13th year of marriage, my wife and I typically […]
Apples are iconic in our culture; they have been for years. As American as apple pie. The apple of my eye. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. How ’bout them apples? Comparing apples and oranges. Colonists in the 17th and 18th centuries drank hard cider like water (literally—the water wasn’t safe to drink, […]
The guys at JM Stock Provisions don’t seem to be able to sit still, and now their restlessness is expanding into Richmond. Since Matt Greene and James Lum opened their whole animal butcher shop on West Main Street last October, they’ve added lamb to their butchery menu and beer and wine to their dry shelves, […]
Large or small, charitable giving makes any community healthy and vibrant. Educate, motivate, and inspire the philanthropist inside at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence’s seventh annual celebration of local good-doing. MacArthur “genius” award winner Bill Strickland speaks about his support of the arts at a special sold-out lecture. Get on the wait-list at thecne.org. Monday […]
Grab some Thanksgiving inspiration at a cook-off geared for greens. Whether you’re whipping out grandma’s trusty recipe or testing the waters with something new, crafty cooks can doctor up this Southern staple to take home the collard crown. Saturday 11/8. Free, 3pm. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. 260-8720.
Whistling in If you weren’t looking closely, you probably missed the opening of the Tin Whistle, an upstart Irish pub that’s moved quietly into the former Caffe Bocce space on Market Street across from the parking garage. Jacie Dunkle, who also owns Fellini’s #9 just a few blocks west, purchased the restaurant from the former […]
Was it a reason for tavola regulars to celebrate or cry in their Montepulciano? Sure, they were gathered for a night at one of their favorite restaurants in town. Definitely a plus. But the reason for the occasion was the introduction of an all-new kitchen staff at the Belmont eatery. Would the new kids be […]
Indulge in a cornucopia of autumnal activities with local food and artisans at Albemarle Ciderworks’ Apple Harvest Festival. Take a hayride over the mountain, taste local hard ciders, or test your baking mettle in an apple pie contest. Gallatin Canyon, Jim Waive, and The Get Rights keep the honky tonk tunes going all day. Free, […]
If you need a little extra motivation to hit the track, try adding food and wine at the finish line in the Race & Taste 10K. Participants will enjoy a scenic run through Trump Winery’s 1,300-acre estate and end at the vineyard’s pavilion for included brunch and wine tasting with live entertainment. All proceeds benefit […]