Tuesdays used to be quiet evenings at the Eagles Nest in Chesapeake. But not anymore. Line dancing is back in a big way in Hampton Roads.
- MONIQUE CALELLO The News Leader
Chef Laura Fonner, who has won acclaim in Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, took home the top prize on last week's episode of "Guy's Grocery Games."
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience heads to Gordonsville Municipal Airport, Albemarle CiderWorks hosts a 5K and more.
- Jane Sathe
Grammy Award-winning fiddler Bronwyn is coming home to Charlottesville next weekend with a plenty of new songs from her latest album in tow.
- LYRA BORDELON The News Leader
The organizers of Staunton's Queen City Mischief and Magic festival are distancing the "Harry Potter"-inspired celebration from the franchise's creator.
- Jane Sathe
Todd Black, producer of "The Social Reckoning," has been selected to receive the Virginia Film Festival's inaugural Career Producer Honor later this year.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, the Crozet Artisan Depot opens shows by Ellyn Wexler and Barbara Paul, photographer John Plashal speaks at the Arts Center in Orange and more.
PBS' Judy Woodruff and the New York Times' Jamelle Bouie plan to open the upcoming Pursuits of Knowledge speaker series at Monticello.
Coming up, Dreamsicle plays Jimmy Buffett hits for UVa's Paint the Town Orange pep rally, Mink's Miracle and Rebecca Porter play Dürty Nelly's Pub and more.
Piedmont Virginia Community College's new arts season kicks off next month with "Character and Contingency in the War for Independence."
What began in a dimly lit cycling studio in Charlottesville has evolved into a bright new lifestyle brand. Introducing EMRGE.
Coming up, Darden Towe Park reopens after storm damage, Rick Carlisle emcees Make One for MS basketball free-throw contest at UVa and more.
Tracy Straight, who has led the Wayne Theatre since 2016 and was among the founders of the Wayne Theatre Alliance, has announced her resignation.
Jenny Wales, who spent nine years as artistic director of the Virginia Theatre Festival, is stepping down.
- Jane Sathe
Jenny Wales, who spent nine years as artistic director of the Virginia Theatre Festival, is stepping down.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, Art@Work accepts submissions to display in staff spaces at UVa, members' works remain at McGuffey Art Center and more.
- Jane Sathe
After 31 years, Chandler's Bakery, known for its classic radio bars as much as its elaborate wedding cakes, is closing its doors.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, Ramona & the Holy Smokes and Rebecca Porter perform at Rivanna Roots, Dominic Fike plays Ting Pavilion and more.
- David Velazquez
Former Dave Matthews Band keyboardist Peter Griesar is preparing to open a new restaurant, christened Speeds Public, on Charlotesville's Downtown Mall.
- Jane Sathe
Country music star Willie Nelson will be returning to Charlottesville this September. Tickets are on sale now for the Ting Pavilion show.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, there's still time for summer swimming at Chris Greene Lake, Charlottesville's "spray grounds" and more.
- Joana Suleiman
A new documentary, "We the Wine People," is both a celebration of the state's booming wine industry and an argument for why it should be better respected.
- Jane Sathe
Two filmmaker cousins with roots in Nelson County plan to preview a new documentary about Hurricane Camille's impact on the county this Saturday.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, felted textile works by Lindsay Heider Diamond at McGuffey Art Center, new exhibition by Sonja Carmichael at Kluge-Ruhe and more.
- Jane Sathe
Tickets are now on sale for the Foxfield Fall Races outside Charlottesville. The first of seven steeplechase races is scheduled to begin at noon Oct. 4.
- ELI LERDAU The Daily Progress
As Pour Baker prepares to mark its three-month anniversary in Charlottesville, owner Cammy Jones is celebrating booming business and dreaming of bigger things.