Mas Tapas owner Tomas Rahal charged with DWI, other misdemeanors
A preliminary hearing was continued until December 17.
Carpe Donut to open brick and mortar store
Get ready, donut lovers. Here comes a morsel of good news.
Take it to Market
The wait is over: Gearhart's Fine Chocolates, in the Main Street Market, recently debuted its dark chocolate caramels, which owner Tim Gearhart says customers have been requesting for years.
Fall 2010: Then she found Nia
To see Anne Wolf lunging and leaping across the wooden floor at ACAC’s Downtown Nia studio, flashing her warm, Rosanna Arquette-like smile and leading other dancers in a carefree, easygoing style, you’d hardly believe this top UVA health researcher once called herself “Type A.” Nia instructor Anne Wolf, 48, puts on the moves at the [...]
Going to health
There are a lot of ways I could blame my eating habits on other people: My Mennonite grandmother, for instance, thinks mayonnaise is an acceptable topping on salads; the highlight of my family reunions is the chocolate buffet to which everyone contributes; a classic dinner growing up was “Chunky soup and rice,” for which one [...]
NEW C-VILLE COVER STORY: Till it like it is
Charlottesville is a trendsetting area, in many aspects, so the formation of these businesses point to something bigger and substantial in the food industry.
Budget cuts less than expected for Albemarle schools
Albemarle was expecting $34.4 million in state funds; the new budget allows the county $43 million
NEW C-VILLE COVER STORY: In the grip
In November 2009, Delegate Rob Bell proposed an amendment to the state’s school funding formula
NEW! February 2010: Tickled pink
Play around: Try a shorter skirt over a longer dress to give your outfit a bit more dimension. Or, match your umbrella and rainboots to pull your look together, tip to toe. CLICK TO ENLARGE Laura Dillon wears a Cynthia Vincent hot pink slip dress from Eloise ($280; 219 W. Water St., 295-3905); an [...]
February 2010: Instant Decorator
Let us help shed some, er, light on your inner decorating genius. This month’s project is a simple chandelier, made with beads and yarn, that’s fully customizable to match your décor. Bright, no? Materials: Clear beads; thick string (or yarn); metal hoops in two sizes, one large and one small; hanging light bulb. Tools: Scissors, [...]
NEW C-VILLE COVER STORY: Noise in the ‘hood
Over the past decade, Belmont has emerged as the new up-and-coming neighborhood in Charlottesville
How to sue Halsey Minor
When ground broke on the Landmark Hotel nearly two years ago, developer Halsey Minor said it would be “like nothing people have ever seen.” Boy, oh boy, have truer words never been spoken. Since then, Minor’s been involved in a slew of nasty lawsuits, the most recent of which involved a refiled suit against former [...]
January 2010: Instant Decorator
We don’t know about you, but here at Instant Decorator, we keep magazines lying around for months. (Being the crafting mavens we are, we just know that someday they’ll come in handy!) Luckily, this month’s craft puts them to good use. You can make this project exactly as we did, or come up with other [...]
Stink balm
Been spending too much time in a smoky private club (not, I repeat, not a restaurant)? When you get home, do you smell like an ash tray? Here are some simple tips to get your garments smelling fresh and clean. First, simply try washing the clothes. Use your favorite detergent (though a few Internet [...]
December 2009: Instant Decorator
Crafter’s Christmas The last thing we here at Instant Decorator wish for you this season is to be boring. When you dig out your holiday regalia and find that old evergreen wreath with holly berries that you tucked away last winter, you’ll realize that it’s missing some originality. This month’s project is a little [...]
November 2009: What's New
Leather gloves with fur trim by Floriana from T.J. Maxx ($49.99; 1850 Rio Hill Ctr., 974-7410) Glove love No, it’s not a novel concept: When the weather turns cold and your paws feel frosty, you turn to your mittens for comfort. But what if, instead of your plain old knit hand warmers, you threw on [...]
November 2009: Is it hot in here?
Night moves Meredith Heiderman, at Clifton Inn (1296 Clifton Inn Dr., 971-1800), wears a Wild Indigo Chemise from Anthropologie ($58; 1207 Emmet St. N, 295-1749); a plum Laurie B sweater from Elsie Garden ($212; S. 109 First St., 979-2888); an 18k yellow gold “Apostrophe” pendant ($595) and 18k yellow gold earrings with Moldavite and diamonds [...]
November 2009: Instant Decorator
Put your stamp on it Kind of like a buffet table on Thanksgiving, we here at Instant Decorator like to give you options. This month’s project does just that: Use this fabric-stamping technique on hankies (they make a nice stocking stuffer), shower curtains, window coverings, table cloths…even bed skirts! Since the holidays are coming up, [...]
Election Day: Ivy Precinct not as busy as this morning
Campaign workers remain upbeat as Election Day comes to a close.
Election Day: Gubernatorial race called for McDonnell, Thomas pulls ahead
McDonnell wins 63 to 37 percent.