Coming up, Sierra Ferrell hits the stage at Ting, DuCard Vineyards hosts a mini-fest for the Norton grape and more.
- 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.
- Jane Sathe
In honor of the nation's 250th anniversary, the Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival this year is putting American music in the spotlight.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Coming up, Brecht's "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" opens at Live Arts, "The Tempest" opens at the American Shakespeare Center and more.
Three Charlottesville-area chefs plan to compete next week in a Caribbean cook-off raising funds for the Ford Haitian Foundation.
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.
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."
Coming up, the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience heads to Gordonsville Municipal Airport, Albemarle CiderWorks hosts a 5K and more.
Grammy Award-winning fiddler Bronwyn is coming home to Charlottesville next weekend with a plenty of new songs from her latest album in tow.
The organizers of Staunton's Queen City Mischief and Magic festival are distancing the "Harry Potter"-inspired celebration from the franchise's creator.
- 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.
- Jane Sathe
PBS' Judy Woodruff and the New York Times' Jamelle Bouie plan to open the upcoming Pursuits of Knowledge speaker series at Monticello.
- 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.
- Jane Sathe
Piedmont Virginia Community College's new arts season kicks off next month with "Character and Contingency in the War for Independence."
- Jane Sathe
What began in a dimly lit cycling studio in Charlottesville has evolved into a bright new lifestyle brand. Introducing EMRGE.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

