Fans of fiction C-VILLE Weekly and WriterHouse partnered again this year for our fiction contest, in which readers submitted works to be judged by author Ann Beattie, who was the Edgar Allan Poe professor of literature and creative writing at the University of Virginia. Forty-seven entries were received, and they revolved around a variety of […]
A Ukrainian clarinetist, an Italian organist, and a Chilean-born cellist are coming to Staunton this month. So are a Hungarian violist, two Finnish violinists, a German composer and a bevy of specialists in Baroque and Renaissance music skilled on the antique instruments that music was written for. What’s attracting this international cast of more than […]
Even though updos are typically seen as a more formal style, we challenged hairstylist Brianna B. Adams to create three carefree, romantic options for inspiration. Model Amber Griggs wears earrings by Ana Cavalheiro (anacavalheiro.com) and a gown from Sealed With A Kiss (sealedwithakissbridal.com). Makeup by Nikki Benedikt of The Spot Beauty Shop.
Calling all authors! Dust off those manuscripts—submissions are now being accepted for the C-VILLE Weekly/WriterHouse fiction contest. Short works of previously unpublished creative fiction that are a maximum of 3,000 words are eligible for entry; the winning story will be published in the August 10 issue of C-VILLE Weekly. The first-prize winner will receive $500 […]
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards saw a red door and wanted it painted black. But if the Stones had the kind of options that are available today, who knows? Maybe they’d have wanted a six-panel, deep purple door with sidelights, a dark bronze weather strip and a composite adjustable sill. “When we order a door, […]
Despite falling to North Carolina in the ACC Tournament finale Saturday, Virginia earned the No. 1 seed in the Midwest region in the NCAA Tournament over Big Ten Tournament champion Michigan State, marking the second time in three years that Tony Bennett’s Cavaliers have snagged a top seed in the NCAA tourney. The team boasts a […]
Each year, we field your calls after Best of C-VILLE hits stands: “Why didn’t you include this category?” “Next year, you should add that category!” Well, now’s your chance to be heard. On Thursday, March 10, from 5:30-7:30pm, tweet the C-VILLE editorial staff as we sit down to talk about what categories to include in 2016. Feel […]
Charlottesville — Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a group founded by a self-described “pickup artist” is planning an international meet-up day February 6 in 165 cities and 43 countries—including Charlottesville’s Lee Park. The group Return of Kings has been described as “misogynistic” and “pro rape.” It was founded by Daryush “Roosh” Valizadeh, 36, a Washington, D.C., native […]
Let’s grab a drink! On Thursday, February 11, from 6:30-8:30pm, C-VILLE Weekly is celebrating its Love Issue (on stands February 10) at Champion Brewing Co. and we’re inviting you—and your single friends!—to grab a beer with us. We’ll buy the first round; all you have to do is bring your winning smile and your no-fail […]
We’ve heard you complaining (or was that just an echo?): There is no one left to date in Charlottesville. …But that’s where we come in. C-VILLE’s working on a list of Charlottesville’s most eligible local bachelors and bachelorettes for an upcoming issue and we need your help finding needles in the dating haystack. Nominate a […]