Barn Quilts: A Different Kind of Art Gallery
Pick a pretty, autumn day and tour from Charlottesville out to Greene County to explore sunny patches of barn-side artwork known as Barn Quilts.
Mighty Joshua at Sprint Pavilion – September 7
The Guide chats with Mighty Joshua, VA’s 2-year running Reggae Ambassador, who’s kicking off his tour TOMORROW, September 7 with Love Canon at the Sprint Pavilion in a beautiful mashup benefiting The Front Porch. On Mighty Joshua’s last visit to...
Whoos in Town: Herman Moore
Any Wahoo worth his salt remembers the thrills that “Moore-to-Moore” brought to Charlottesville in a great 1989-1990 run that saw Virginia rise to the top of the college football world. Quarterback Shawn Moore was on the throwing end, and Herman Moore was on the...
Wine Without The Drive: Where to Taste in Town
Sometimes, there’s too much on the schedule to make it out of town for a proper winery day, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without. Here’s our top 5 guide to tasting something great in town, without leaving the city limits. Wineworks Extended by Michael...
A Perfect Day, Late Summer Charlottesville
It’s early, ish, the morning swelling up from that infamous cobblestone and waking the town as it rises. Call it eight-thirty; or nine; if you’re at one of the several hotels clustered downtown between the University and the Mall, you’re within striking distance. Wash...
Whoos in Charlottesville: Wally Walker
We called him “Wonderful Wally” for a reason. Miffed over the fact that he was left off the All-ACC first team that senior season, the 6-foot-7 forward lit up three nationally-ranked opponents in three nights en route to the Cavaliers’ championship. Walker capped off...
Our Charlottesville Guide Pick 5 for CVille Restaurant Week
One of our favorite weeks of summer is finally here- Charlottesville Restaurant week! Amid the epic and eclectic spreads on offer this summer, we grabbed five favorites you really shouldn’t miss: The Clifton (née Clifton Inn) Is re-opened, with a...
Making It Through Midsummers: A Charlottesville (Survival) Guide
Ah, Midsummers- the Easter’s of the post-80’s classes. A time for reunion, discovery, and some good-hearted debauchery, when the convenient parking spaces are all suddenly filled, and the corner bars come to life once again. Whether you’re an incoming first...
Today’s Favorite Wine
A smooth somellier, oenophile and worldwide traveler, guest contributor T.C. Whysal makes his home in Charlottesville and serves as GM for Red Pump Kitchen. Petit Manseng (“little manseng”), one of the most diverse white grapes you may or may not have heard about,...
