The Charlottesville Opera's production of "The Barber of Seville" debuts this Friday.
- Jane Sathe
This year's "Shakespeare in the Ruins" production of "Much Ado About Nothing" premieres in Barboursville this weekend.
- COLIN WARREN-HICKS The Virginian-Pilot
Newport News native Trinity Tatum and her love interest, Bryce Dettloff, have been named the winners of the eighth season of Peacock’s “Love Island USA.”
- MONIQUE CALELLO The News Leader
Massanutten Resort in Rockingham County is now home to Mountain Mayhem, Virginia’s first alpine coaster.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, the Virginia Theatre Festival's "Newsies" continues at the University of Virginia, Alison Krauss returns to Ting Pavilion and more.
- Heather Price Ives
Orange County-based author Matthew Franks' latest book, "Las Animas High," is proof that fantasy is no escape from real-life challenges.
- Jane Sathe
Charlottesville's own Gearharts Fine Chocolates, now in its 25th year, has been voted to best chocolate shop in America.
Coming up, Oakland Museum welcomes a descendant of Gov. Thomas Nelson Jr., Charlottesville Area Transit plans a hiring open house and more.
Coming up, Charlottesville Camera Club member photographs on view at Northside Library, Nan Rockwell's pots-for-donations charity drive and more.
The Wintergreen Music Festival this year is saving Saturdays for musical variety. Listeners can discover jazz, gospel and bluegrass between the classical music concerts.
Coming up, the Charlottesville Band presents patriotic music at Ting Pavilion, Wintergreen Music Festival offers a musical hike and more.
It's happened: Virginia wines have beat their French counterparts in an official blind tasting.
Coming up, new Americans take their oath of citizenship at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, readings of the Declaration of Independence and more.
Coming up, First Fridays receptions are planned for a summer show by member artists at McGuffey Art Center, Misk's sculptures at C'ville Arts and more.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, First Fridays receptions are planned for a summer show by member artists at McGuffey Art Center, Misk's sculptures at C'ville Arts and more.
- ROANOKE TIMES STAFF
Maddie Marchant of Lebanon in Russell County has been crowned Miss Virginia 2026, while Franklin County's Caedyn Riddle has been named Miss Virginia's Teen.
- JENNIFER REILLY
Providing care can result in substantial personal, financial and emotional strain, but care for caregivers often goes ignored.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, celebrations for the Charlottesville Downtown Mall's 50th anniversary, festivities for America's 250th birthday and more.
- David Velazquez
50 years after the Judgement of Paris catapulted California wines onto the international stage, Virginia wines could have their chance in Paris Monday.
- Jane Sathe
Since Staunton's native sons the Statler Brothers founded the city's Fourth of July celebration, it's always been a family affair. Wilson Fairchild intends to keep it so.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, an Oakland Museum event about Nelson County's natural history, drafting the Declaration with Bill Barker at Monticello and more.
- Eli Lerdau
The James River was so low Wednesday night that the crews piloting the vessels for the Batteau Festival had to get out and carry their boats into Scottsville.
- Jane Sathe
Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" opens the Charlottesville Opera season this weekend.
- Cal Tobias
"Newsies," the hit Broadway musical that began as a Disney film, is coming to Charlottesville as part of the Virginia Theatre Festival, running from July 9 through 19.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, paintings by Debra Sheffer and botanicals by Liz Buckner-Yordy at Crozet Artisan Depot, "The Power of Water" at Louisa Arts Center and more.
- Jane Sathe
Whether you are looking for the dazzle of fireworks or the spectacle of 250 years of American history, there's a July 4 celebration for you in Central Virginia.