Jolie Holland laughs a lot. It\’s not something you\’d expect from someone whose lyrics embrace the dimly lit nooks and crannies of the South. High off a soulful, horn-filled hometown gig with friends, Holland revealed during our recent phone interview that aside from the fact that she doesn\’t own an iPod or a computer, she\’s not the vintage persona that her rootsy, cinema-noir music might suggest.
As reported in Restaurantarama not long ago, La Taza Coffeehouse has upgraded its kitchen and added an expanded menu to go along with it.
Third Anniversary Celebration Gravity Lounge Wednesday, June 28 music music On a mid-summer night in 2003, The Gravity Lounge opened its doors for its very first concert. Paul Curreri, a local songwriter, demonstrated his guitar chops to a small audience sitting in patio chairs on a flagstone floor. Back then, “We thought we’d […]
Tuesday, June 27No excuses for college grads Unemployment in Charlottesville dropped to 2.2 percent from 2.5 percent between April and May, according to news today from the Virginia Employment Commission. The drop mirrors a statewide dip in the jobless rate—at 2.9 percent, Virginia’s May unemployment rate is the lowest in five years. The Associated Press […]
Brooks’ pro chances improve
Former UVA linebacker Ahmad Brooks might get to the NFL after all. Results were released today of a Charlottesville workout witnessed by 31 of 32 NFL team representatives in anticipation for the NFL Supplemental Draft on July 13. Despite 96 degree heat, Brooks ran a 4.68 second 40-yard dashâbut as importantly, he has passed five drug tests in the past 10 weeks. At UVA, Brooks had a mercurial career, transitioning from heroic Butkus Award finalist in 2004 to being placed on injured reserve in 2005 to being booted from the team this spring for undisclosed discipline issues.
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society Walking Tours McIntire Building, 200 Second St. NE. 296-1492. www.albemarlehistory.org. Guided tours of historic Downtown every Sat-urday from April through October, 10am. 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 Sunday, July 4, at Walnut […]
Two Charlottesville Police officers have pleaded guilty to charges of lying to federal agents, which could send each of them to prison for five years.
Acting for Film classes 1144 E. Market St. 977-1371. Offers weekly workshops on acting for film with Emmy-winning director. Call for days and times. $150 per month.
Former UVA coach loses his cool with Team USA
Apparently, there\’s nothing like an embarrassing loss to get the blood boiling. Bruce Arena, a former UVA soccer coach and current coach of Team USA, had some choice words for his players after their 0-3 World Cup shutout by Czechoslovakia last night. Arena targeted U.S. midfielder DaMarcus Beasley in particular, telling reporters, “We got nothing from Beasley.” Beasley, in response, critiqued Arena\’s tactics and choice of player formations.
And now this from the Better-Late-Than-Never Department: The UVA men’s lacrosse team won the 2006 NCAA Division 1 Championship! They capped an exciting season with a precedent-setting perfect record. And, it all happenedâ¦last month!