With his latest release, Bar 17, gui-tarist Trey Anastasio begs a metaphysical question: Just how close, exactly, can one come to Phish without actually becoming Phish? A few years ago, that Vermont-based quartet reigned as one of the highest-grossing live acts in the world—but then, in 2004, Anastasio turned the band belly-up. Loyal fans had […]
Albemarle Therapy 1102 Rose Hill Dr. 979-8628. Offers an open gym/indoor playground for children 4 years or younger, with parental supervision, every Monday, 9:30-11am. $3.Art Adventures at Virginia Discovery Museum 574 E. Main St. 977-1025. www.vadm.org. For ages 4 and up, this program teaches children about different artists and techniques throughout history and gives them […]
Two artists covertly build and “land” a spaceship in the center of town, sparking a crowd to gather, interact and investigate. The gathering itself becomes part of the phenomenon. A dialogue is spawned among strangers in the community—people of different walks of life who might not otherwise speak, or even meet. The Bridge Progressive Arts […]
Tuesday, September 26Vine diplomacyThe U.S. State Department reports today through its Bureau of International Information Programs that apprentices from South Africa are currently doing eight-week internships at wineries in California and Virginia—including Kluge Estate Winery and Jefferson Vineyards. The program means to equip the apprentices with skills that will boost their own prospects as well […]
As one of the many who were sure that Simon LeBon’s cultural (and musical) relevance had flamed out somewhere between “The Reflex” and “A View to a Kill,” count me among those intrigued to learn that the Duran Duran boys are reportedly working up another concert.
On an island, no less.
ACAC Yoga Albemarle Square. 978-3800. www.acac.com. Offers various yoga classes from beginner to advanced levels. Free with membership. Ashtanga Yoga of Charlottesville 505 Monticello Rd., above Mas restaurant. 970-7980. www.charlottesvilleashtanga.com. Offers Ashtanga Yoga classes and Mysore Practice. $12-15 for drop-ins, $7 for Mysore. First class free. The ATTiC Glass Building, 313 Second Ave. SE, Suite […]
Tuesday, September 19Forage for bookwormsHungry book lovers have a bit more information to keep them satiated until March 2007 when the 13th Annual Virginia Festival of the Book will be held. Today the festival announced its luncheon speaker will be Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and novelist Doug Marlette on March 22. Marlette, who is best known […]
Climbing mountains is riskyâeven, perhaps, reckless and selfish. But it’s easy to understand the draw if you’ve ever witnessed the majesty of a snow-capped peak against a clear blue sky.
The Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, The Music Resource Center and Starr Hill Presents have come together to sponsor “First Amendment Writes,” a contest to support the best poets and songwriters in our area. What started out as an event planned to publicize The Free Speech Monument on the Downtown […]
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society Walking Tours McIntire Building, 200 Second St. NE. 296-1492. www.albemarlehistory.org. Guided tours of historic Downtown every Saturday through October, 10am. Suggested donation of $5; kids free.Beginner Bike Ride www.cambc.org. Join the Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club for an easy, socially paced ride, select Tuesdays and Sundays. Next ride is Tuesday, October […]