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The paintings of Jenny Abrams will beautify Over the Moon through August 10, and we hope you'll come help us celebrate at a reception on Saturday, June 18 from 6-8pm. Jenny's work is inspired by life in Virginia near the Blue Ridge mountains; you may recognize some of the beautiful scenes in her paintings!
Join The Haven for a “Beers for Breakfast” brunch in support of their Cheers for Charity month in June. South Fork food truck will be serving up breakfast alongside a little bluegrass played by our friends at The Haven. $1 for every pint sold in the Tap Room during the month of June supports The Haven. Check out the Tap …
The Jon Spear Band is a collaboration of some of Central Virginia’s finest blues musicians, brought together by their love of the blues and their participation in the Central Virginia Blues Society. Their performances run the gamut from searing emotional solos all the way to swing and funk — the Jon Spear Band covers it all. Enjoy delicious …
Genna Matthew is a singer-songwriter from Charlottesville, Virginia. She began writing and recording at an early age, and released her first full-length project at 18. Drawing on influences from Gillian Welch and Lucinda Williams to Ingrid Michaelson, Genna’s sound mixes timeless folk & americana roots with vocals that will catch and keep you hooked. She was …
Starr Hill Brewery's IPA JAMBEEREE Saturday, June 25 | 1-7 PM The Hangar Park at Starr Hill Brewery 5391 Three Notch’d Road in Crozet, VA Celebrate Crafting Great Times, India Pale Ales & Music in Virginia Featuring: 15+ Virginia Breweries | Pouring 50+ Local IPAs Brewer Sessions | Hop Grower Exhibits Live …
Bobby Midnight Band formed in 2014 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Blossoming from their decade-long partnership in regional favorite Trees on Fire, BMB’s original three members (Rob Mezzanotte, Brian Wahl, and Paul Rosner) created their new project as a way to submerse themselves in shared roots—soul and rhythm & blues. The band added versatile keyboardist Nick Cardoni in …
Johnny Bishop’s roots are in the south. He grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, home to the University of Virginia. Charlottesville was a small college town that had a hot and active music scene in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Now residing in New Hampshire he performs the blues with a new version of his …
June 28th 7:00 – 9:00 pm "Secrets to following the music—techniques for sight singing, rhythm and timing", with Siri Kristenson For many choral singers, sight-singing can be intimidating! This very interactive workshop will focus on techniques to follow your music (even when all the other parts are singing!) and gain skills in sight singing, rhythm …
Come out to Restoration starting at 6pm. Enjoy a local band while enjoying a great meal at Restoration. (Please no outside alcohol.)
Art on the Trax will present “Floating in the Summertime” by Alexandria Searls during the month of June, with a Second Saturday Artist Reception on Saturday, July 9th. For "Floating in the Summertime," Alexandria Searls used an underwater camera to photograph leaves and other travelers on the Rivanna River and on other local waterways. She shot up through the water, often revealing clouds. …
The Albemarle chapter of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project is hosting an informational meeting at the White Hall Community Building at 7:00pm Thursday July 14. There will be a brief presentation explaining the purpose and goals of the BRHP (to erect memorials to the families displaced by the creation of Shenandoah National Park), a time …
Friday, July 15th we will be having our Family Movie Nights featuring The Minions. Come around 8pm to get a good seat, grab a snack from Grit Coffee or ice cream from The Sweet Tooth of Charlottesville Va! The movie will start when the sun goes down…around 8:30pm. Family fun Fridays! Event sponsored by Southern Development …
The 6th annual 2016 Jefferson Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon has been relocated to the triathlon friendly Crozet YMCA at Crozet Park. This multisport event is perfect for beginners to professionals age 12 and up. Find out why racers keep coming back for this family friendly, neighborhood event year after year. Jefferson Sprint Triathlon – 350m …
Mary joined us in 2014, when she published Apron Strings, the first in this trilogy. We're so pleased to welcome her back as she shares and signs copies of Done Growed Up, which picks up where Apron Strings left off, in the late 1950s, with the Mackey family's lives in turmoil. Full of Southern charm, the series also reflects frankly …