Trick-or-Treat the Lawn Does Not Disappoint!
Here’s a sampling of some of last year's favorites.
Hoos in Charlottesville — Bruce Arena
Bruce Arena is arguably the most successful coach in the history of American soccer, and it all started in Charlottesville During an 18-year career at the University of Virginia, Arena set an impossibly high bar to follow for Cavaliers men’s soccer, winning five national championships -- including four in row from 1991-94 -- and posting a record of 295 wins, 58
Fall Family Foxfield – A Quick Guide to the “Other Foxfield”
hink resplendent foliage, that excellent late September Virginia weather, and a day of clean, classic fun, including a Jack Russell Terrier Race (courtesy of ProLink,) the AskLandis Stick Pony races (if you have to ask, you definitely want to see this!) and of course, horse races. For the kids, there are pony rides, a Bounce-N-Play, Children’s Tent, and Creative Wagon.
Hoos In Town — Thomas Jones
Thomas Jones ran his way into our hearts as Virginia’s all-time leading rusher in the late 1990s. Now, he’s making hearts flutter as a leading man in Hollywood. From the coal mines of Southwest Virginia to becoming UVA’s first consensus All-America offensive back since Bill Dudley in 1941, Jones worked hard en route to legendary status. The big power back
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 Charlottesville:The last time that I came to Charlottesville, I stopped on my way back from playing Floyd Yoga Jam to visit
Hoos 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 receiving end. Nobody in the country did it better as the duo finished fourth and sixth, respectively
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 Shaps This wine bar is a totally different way to experience wine. Shaps’ main Virginia
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 your face. Cover yourself in summer -- the strappy sundress, the linen shorts. Walking shoes. Sunglasses.
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 one of the best individual seasons ever by a UVA player by scoring 21 points in