Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
For many years, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has provided homes and care to animals without a family or home. This organization has been running since 1866 to prevent wrongful treatment of pets throughout the U.S. and expanded into a large international operation, opening care centers across the globe for a […]
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Amici’s means friends in Italian. This is the philosophy that is used by Sal Mini, Alex and Joe Lentini in their family business that includes three restaurants. Sal is Alex’s father and runs Sal’s Restaurant in Fork Union. Alex’s husband Joe runs Pino’s Restaurant in Dillwyn. When Alex and Joe married nine years ago, they […]
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Teddie Frock, staff writer On Valentine’s Day, local artist Patricia Leavitt provided time and space in the Dickinson Art Building for students and faculty to create a valentine to express their love in an artistic way. At the back hall of the Dickinson Arts Building, Leavitt appeared with a multitude of art supplies ready to […]
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Callan Shore, assistant editor Every March book lovers leave their screens behind to step into the world of their favorite stories. For the past 24 years, thousands have flocked to Albemarle County for the Virginia Festival of the Book. Each year, the attendance reaches around 20,000, and the attendees come from over 30 different states. […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville hosts many events throughout the year. These events include opera, ballet, and musical theater as well as the screening of classic holiday themed films. This year for Valentine’s Day, the Paramount screened the cult classic True Romance, written by Quentin Tarantino. As one of the […]
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Kylie Hoffman, staff writer Imagine spending eight different nights of summer 2019 at a different concert for a low price. Singing, dancing and enjoying a night of great music by some of the hottest country singers for the year. Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Va, is an outdoor music venue that has hosted some of […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor Feb. 16 through 17, Professor of Art Tom Clarkson sponsored a pottery workshop at PVCC. Potter Tom Bauman of Indiana came for two days to give tips on how he glazes and makes his pottery. Bauman started off the workshop with some history about how he started his work in pottery. […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer The market for local food in Charlottesville abounds with options to experience Virginia’s horticultural bounty. A crucial source comes to residents as the City Market, where local farmers, artisans, and vendors showcase their talents. In the winter months, January to March, the market is staged at the IX Art Park. Although […]
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Callan Shore, assistant editor Nestled on a side street of the Downtown Mall, Low Vintage offers a unique shopping experience. The ambience is dark with low ceilings, as the store is underground, but upon entering, customers will be greeted with a plethora of colorful prints and a cheerful cashier. Charlottesville has many Goodwill stores with […]
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Cody Clark, staff writer Keswick Vineyards is eight miles off of Interstate 64. The first grapes were planted in 2000 and the first vintage was bottled in 2002. The vineyard has a tasting room and an area that can be used for private parties. Weddings are the most common private event held at the vineyard. […]
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