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 […]
Tuesday, September 12Artist David Breeden diesConway David Breeden, known as David Breeden, died today at the age of 68. His obituary in The Daily Progress listed the cause of death as heart failure. Breeden, a well-known local figure who ran Biscuit Run Studio south of town, lived and worked in Charlottesville for more than 30 […]
Writer’s Eye Competition UVA Art Museum, 155 Rugby Rd. Local students, UVA students and adults are invited to submit original prose and poetry inspired by a range of works in the museum. The deadline for submissions is November 3. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 243-2050. Acting for Film classes 1144 E. […]