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Upcoming performances and events

Upcoming performances and events

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Coming up, Sierra Ferrell hits the stage at Ting, DuCard Vineyards hosts a mini-fest for the Norton grape and more.

Ancient Persian epic, war in Iran inspires artist's new exhibit in Staunton

Ancient Persian epic, war in Iran inspires artist's new exhibit in Staunton

  • MONIQUE CALELLO The News Leader

Artist and W&L professor Niloofar Gholamrezaei's new exhibition in Staunton connects an ancient Persian epic to today's conflict in modern Iran.

Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival to trace revolution through rhapsody

Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival to trace revolution through rhapsody

  • Jane Sathe

In honor of the nation's 250th anniversary, the Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival this year is putting American music in the spotlight. 

Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Coming up, print your own broadside of the Declaration at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, enjoy festivals in Orange and Madison and more.

Madison's Taste of the Mountains festival adds Dolly Parton tribute

Madison's Taste of the Mountains festival adds Dolly Parton tribute

  • Jane Sathe

The 32nd Taste of the Mountains Main Street Festival plans to fill downtown Madison with food trucks, music, magic and some Dolly Parton nostalgia.

Upcoming art exhibits and events

Upcoming art exhibits and events

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Coming up, "Teeny Tiny Trifecta 9" at Second Street Gallery, works by Katharine Maus at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville and more.

From hymn to hand: Historical society wants to reintroduce Charlottesville to shape notes

From hymn to hand: Historical society wants to reintroduce Charlottesville to shape notes

  • Jane Sathe

Shape-note singing was once a popular style of music in the Blue Ridge. Charlottesville's historical society would like to reaquaint the area's residents with it.

Upcoming performances and events

Upcoming performances and events

    Coming up, Brecht's "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" opens at Live Arts, "The Tempest" opens at the American Shakespeare Center and more.

    Albemarle CiderWorks Caribbean Cook-Off means flavorful food, help for Haiti

    Albemarle CiderWorks Caribbean Cook-Off means flavorful food, help for Haiti

      Three Charlottesville-area chefs plan to compete next week in a Caribbean cook-off raising funds for the Ford Haitian Foundation.

      Younger fans flock to line dancing in Hampton Roads

      Younger fans flock to line dancing in Hampton Roads

        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.

        Central Virginia, Shenandoah Valley chef wins 'Guy's Grocery Games' redemption episode

        Central Virginia, Shenandoah Valley chef wins 'Guy's Grocery Games' redemption episode

          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."

          Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

          Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

            Coming up, the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience heads to Gordonsville Municipal Airport, Albemarle CiderWorks hosts a 5K and more.

            Charlottesville native daughter Bronwyn comes home with new stage name, album

            Charlottesville native daughter Bronwyn comes home with new stage name, album

              Grammy Award-winning fiddler Bronwyn is coming home to Charlottesville next weekend with a plenty of new songs from her latest album in tow.

              Staunton's 'Harry Potter'-inspired fest distances itself from Rowling over trans stance

              Staunton's 'Harry Potter'-inspired fest distances itself from Rowling over trans stance

                The organizers of Staunton's Queen City Mischief and Magic festival are distancing the "Harry Potter"-inspired celebration from the franchise's creator.

                Staunton's 'Harry Potter'-inspired fest distances itself from Rowling over trans stance

                Staunton's 'Harry Potter'-inspired fest distances itself from Rowling over trans stance

                • 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.

                'Social Reckoning' producer Todd Black to be honored at Virginia Film Fest

                'Social Reckoning' producer Todd Black to be honored at Virginia Film Fest

                • 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.

                Upcoming art exhibits and events

                Upcoming art exhibits and events

                • 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.

                Monticello speaker series to resume with Judy Woodruff, Jamelle Bouie

                Monticello speaker series to resume with Judy Woodruff, Jamelle Bouie

                • Jane Sathe

                PBS' Judy Woodruff and the New York Times' Jamelle Bouie plan to open the upcoming Pursuits of Knowledge speaker series at Monticello.

                Upcoming performances and events

                Upcoming performances and events

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                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.

                PVCC's new arts season set to open with 'A Revolutionary Conversation'

                PVCC's new arts season set to open with 'A Revolutionary Conversation'

                • Jane Sathe

                Piedmont Virginia Community College's new arts season kicks off next month with "Character and Contingency in the War for Independence."

                New Charlottesville-based lifestyle brand emerges from cycling studio

                New Charlottesville-based lifestyle brand emerges from cycling studio

                • Jane Sathe

                What began in a dimly lit cycling studio in Charlottesville has evolved into a bright new lifestyle brand. Introducing EMRGE.

                Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

                Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                Coming up, Darden Towe Park reopens after storm damage, Rick Carlisle emcees Make One for MS basketball free-throw contest at UVa and more.

                Wayne Theatre executive director departing after a decade

                Wayne Theatre executive director departing after a decade

                • Jane Sathe

                Tracy Straight, who has led the Wayne Theatre since 2016 and was among the founders of the Wayne Theatre Alliance, has announced her resignation.

                Virginia Theatre Festival artistic director stepping down

                Virginia Theatre Festival artistic director stepping down

                • Jane Sathe

                Jenny Wales, who spent nine years as artistic director of the Virginia Theatre Festival, is stepping down. 

                Upcoming art exhibits and events

                Upcoming art exhibits and events

                • 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.

                Chandler's Bakery closing after '31 unforgettable years'

                Chandler's Bakery closing after '31 unforgettable years'

                • 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.

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