The Heifetz International Music Institute's Festival of Concerts this summer will mark 30 years of music for the organization that trains young artists from across the globe.
- Jane Sathe
Charlottesville Ballet co-founder Sara Clayborne plans to become CEO on July 1, while co-founder Emily Hartka will step away from day-to-day operations.
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Coming up, Charlottesville Roller Derby offers competitions at Augusta Expo, Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue presents an open house in Afton and more.
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Coming up, shows by Jane Skafte, Liz Beavers and Karen Andersen open at the Crozet Artisan Depot, artist a.faith speaks at the McGuffey Art Center and more.
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Coming up, Gia Ray brings her mix of Southern rock and country to the Southern, Pablo Cruise plays the Jefferson and more.
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Coming up, Charlottesville opens two outdoor pools just in time for Memorial Day weekend fun, Albemarle County opens two lakes and closes one, and more.
- Jane Sathe
Jesse Crosson spent 19 years behind bars for his role in a robbery and an unrelated shooting. The second chance he got at a free life is the basis of a new memoir.
Coming up, pots by Harry Moxley at Crozet Artisan Depot, prints by Ikuntji artists at the University of Virginia Rotunda and more.
New Jersey-based folk musician Thin Lear is set to play at Charlottesville's Superfly Brewing Co. this Sunday, with songs from his new album "Many Disappeared."
Coming up, Afro Asia and Orion Redwolf play Fridays After Five for the VeryAsian VA Celebration, two Fringe Favorites shows open at Live Arts and more.
Coming up, spray grounds reopen for the summer in Charlottesville, Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison converses with Thomas Jefferson interpreter and more.
Coming up, mixed-media works by a.faith remain at McGuffey Art Center, a closing reception for Hampton Boyer's show at Visible Records and more.
North Carolina-based bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers, a favorite of comedian Steve Martin's, is set to play the Jefferson stage in Charlottesville this Saturday.
Coming up, the Head and the Heart bring their 15th-anniversary tour to the Jefferson Theater, "Eurydice" returns to Four County Players' Cellar space and more.
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Coming up, the Head and the Heart bring their 15th-anniversary tour to the Jefferson Theater, "Eurydice" returns to Four County Players' Cellar space and more.
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Coming up, CASPCA celebrates dogs at Bow-wow-walk, Camp Holiday Trails plans Hope Grows festivities at King Family Vineyards and more.
- Jane Sathe
The Oratorio Society of Virginia will present Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio "Elijah" as the final performance in the chorus' 58th season this Sunday.
- RACHEL KESTER En Forme
Sugar flowers, sculpted from gumpaste — a pliable sugar dough — are a masterful illusion. And Charlottesville bakers are becoming master illusionists.
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Coming up, the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival returns to Claudius Crozet Park, the McGuffey Art Center displays students' artwork and more.
- Jane Sathe
NPR's Scott Simon will be speaking at New Dominion Bookshop in Charlottesville this Friday about his new book "Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known."
- Jane Sathe
Bella White will be playing songs from her new album "A Sign in the Weather" at Charlottesville's Southern Cafe and Music Hall this Friday.
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Coming up, "Swan Lake" at the Paramount Theater, "Singin' in the Rain" at the Wayne Theater and more.
- JUSTIN FAULCONER Nelson County Times
The Lovingston-based Virginia Distillery Co. recently announced the launch of "The Split Barrel Project" with bourbon sourced from Bardstown Bourbon Company.
- SEAN JONES Richmond Times-Dispatch
The Richmond Forum speaker series has announced that entertainment icon Cher will headline the upcoming season starting this fall.
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Coming up, the Piedmont Master Gardeners plan a spring plant sale, Batesville Day activities await in Albemarle County and more.
- David Velazquez
Wingstop is the latest fried chicken purveyor to open its doors in the Charlottesville area as consumers flock to "healthier" options and chains save money on less expensive ingredients.