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Upcoming performances and events

Upcoming performances and events

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Coming up, Roseland Polo action at King Family Vineyards in Crozet, grandson Nathan Stanley pays tribute to bluegrass great Ralph Stanley and more.

Gabriel Iglesias to bring comedy tour to Charlottesville this October

Gabriel Iglesias to bring comedy tour to Charlottesville this October

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is coming to Charlottesville's John Paul Jones Arena Oct. 17. Tickets are now on sale.

26 Charlottesville-area wineries win gold at Monticello Cup Wine Competition

26 Charlottesville-area wineries win gold at Monticello Cup Wine Competition

  • ELI LERDAU The Daily Progress

40 wines from 26 wineries in the Charlottesville area will take home gold medals from the Monticello Cup Wine Competition later this month. But who will take home the cup?

Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

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Coming up, Splash Sundays fun is planned at Charlottesville's Washington Park, James Monroe's Highland plans its fifth Descendants Day and more.

Virginia Repertory Theatre managing director stepping down in July

Virginia Repertory Theatre managing director stepping down in July

  • CHELSEA JACKSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia Repertory Theatre Managing Director Klaus Schuller is stepping down after nearly two years in the role and heading to the Porchlight Music Theatre in Chicago.

Charlottesville metal band Üga Büga's second album builds on world of wizards and warriors

Charlottesville metal band Üga Büga's second album builds on world of wizards and warriors

  • Jane Sathe

Charlottesville-based heavy metal-rock trio Üga Büga is set to perform songs from its sophomore album, "Valley of the Wolf," this Saturday at the Southern.

Upcoming art exhibits and events

Upcoming art exhibits and events

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Coming up, Russell Hart's photography at the McGuffey Art Center, Eileen Butler's mosaics at C'ville Arts and more.

Mother-daughter reunion fuels inaugural Charlottesville Jazz Festival

Mother-daughter reunion fuels inaugural Charlottesville Jazz Festival

    Albemarle High School graduate Veronica Swift is the scheduled headliner for the inaugural Charlottesville Jazz Festival. Her jazz vocalist mother will sit in.

    This year's Grace Farm Tour offers first winery stop on rural Keswick journey

    This year's Grace Farm Tour offers first winery stop on rural Keswick journey

      For the first time in its 15 years, the Grace Farm Tour in Keswick will offer attendees the chance to walk the grounds of a winery: Southwest Mountain Vineyards.

      Baaba Seth reunion at Fridays After Five to mark Downtown Mall's big 5-0

      Baaba Seth reunion at Fridays After Five to mark Downtown Mall's big 5-0

        Baaba Seth, a popular Charlottesville world groove band, plans to reunite at Ting Pavilion on July 3 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the city's Downtown Mall. 

        Upcoming performances and events

        Upcoming performances and events

          Coming up, the Charlottesville Band launches its 104th summer season, "Twitty & Lynn: A Salute to Conway & Loretta" brings country classics to the Wayne Theatre and more.

          Veritas says acquisition means winery can stretch out, not sell out

          Veritas says acquisition means winery can stretch out, not sell out

            Veritas Vineyard and Winery's recent acquisition by private investors has raised questions about what will change at one of Central Virginia's most popular wineries. 

            Devils Backbone's Charlottesville taproom closes — for good this time

            Devils Backbone's Charlottesville taproom closes — for good this time

              After promising it would only be closed for the summer — a summer ago — Devils Backbone's Backyard taproom in Charlottesville is closed for good.

              Heifetz Institute's summer festival celebrates 30th anniversary

              Heifetz Institute's summer festival celebrates 30th anniversary

                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.

                Heifetz Institute's summer festival celebrates 30th anniversary

                Heifetz Institute's summer festival celebrates 30th anniversary

                • MONIQUE CALELLO The News Leader

                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.

                Charlottesville Ballet reorganizes leadership as company turns 18

                Charlottesville Ballet reorganizes leadership as company turns 18

                • 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. 

                Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

                Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

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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.

                Upcoming art exhibits and events

                Upcoming art exhibits and events

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                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.

                Upcoming performances and events

                Upcoming performances and events

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                Coming up, Gia Ray brings her mix of Southern rock and country to the Southern, Pablo Cruise plays the Jefferson and more.

                Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

                Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                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.

                Charlottesville native's memoir about life behind bars explores power of second chances

                Charlottesville native's memoir about life behind bars explores power of second chances

                • 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.

                Upcoming art exhibits and events

                Upcoming art exhibits and events

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                Coming up, pots by Harry Moxley at Crozet Artisan Depot, prints by Ikuntji artists at the University of Virginia Rotunda and more.

                Folk musician Thin Lear knows his music is niche. But niches are where things come together.

                Folk musician Thin Lear knows his music is niche. But niches are where things come together.

                • Jane Sathe

                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."

                Upcoming performances and events

                Upcoming performances and events

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                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.

                Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

                Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                Coming up, spray grounds reopen for the summer in Charlottesville, Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison converses with Thomas Jefferson interpreter and more.

                Upcoming art exhibits and events

                Upcoming art exhibits and events

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                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.

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