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Reggae legend Culture keeps local connections strong

When a major band comes to Charlottesville, it doesn’t necessarily take the stage at the John Paul Jones arena or the...

Musician Lauren Hoffman shares her eating disorder struggle

In 1997, local musician Lauren Hoffman almost had the world in her hands. A three-album deal with Virgin, rave...

Brasserie Saison crafts new options for the local beer scene

The idea of a restaurant and brewery on the Downtown Mall that specializes in Belgian cuisine and beers would have...

Make your last wishes known before it’s too late

On the evening of what would have been my grandmother’s 99th birthday, our family raised champagne glasses and...

Bellamy asks court to dismiss petition

In the latest twist of the saga of Vice-Mayor Wes Bellamy’s controversial and racially charged statements on Twitter...

Hardywood’s brewers offer taste of creativity

Richmond-based Hardywood Park Craft Brewery has opened a satellite tasting room and brewery on West Main Street,...

Rare recall

  In a press conference today at City Space on the Downtown Mall, conservative activist Jason Kessler presented his...

Pepper-eating contestants bring the heat

A row of men plus one woman faced the bar amid a crowd of cheering, beer-hoisting onlookers. In front of each person...

Iced out

he Main Street Arena first opened as an ice rink in 1996. During its 20-year history it has hosted hockey, curling,...

José Bedia brings new energy to Second Street Gallery

A new exhibit at Second Street Gallery might represent the start of a new era for the gallery. José Bedia, a renowned...