Only 1.1% of the nation’s jobs in the film industry are based in Virginia despite the millions the state spends to attract filmmakers, a new report has found.
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Farm Aid is returning to Virginia for the first time in a decade. Joining founder Willie Nelson on stage in Virginia Beach will be Charlottesville's own Dave Matthews.
- Jane Sathe
The Terri Allard Band is planning to present its first show in three years as part of the Rivanna Roots outdoor series at Charlottesville's Rivanna River Company.
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Coming up, Eileen Butler's ocean-themed works on view at C'ville Arts, Fiber & Stitch Collective explores faces at the Create Gallery at InBio and more.
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The Chuck Brown Band is among the first acts announced for this year's Richmond Folks Festival, which runs from Oct. 9 through 11.
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Coming up, Roseland Polo action at King Family Vineyards in Crozet, grandson Nathan Stanley pays tribute to bluegrass great Ralph Stanley and more.
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Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is coming to Charlottesville's John Paul Jones Arena Oct. 17. Tickets are now on sale.
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?
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 Klaus Schuller is stepping down after nearly two years in the role and heading to the Porchlight Music Theatre in Chicago.
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.
Coming up, Russell Hart's photography at the McGuffey Art Center, Eileen Butler's mosaics at C'ville Arts and more.
Albemarle High School graduate Veronica Swift is the scheduled headliner for the inaugural Charlottesville Jazz Festival. Her jazz vocalist mother will sit in.
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.
- Jane Sathe
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.
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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.
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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.
- David Velazquez
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.
- David Velazquez
After promising it would only be closed for the summer — a summer ago — Devils Backbone's Backyard taproom in Charlottesville is closed for good.
- 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.
- 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.