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For a small city, Charlottesville has many different places for art and music to be shared, from local to international artists. Some staples are The Jefferson Theater, IX Art Park, and the McGuffey Art Center, to name a few. The center, which is located just north of the downtown mall, has been in operation since […]
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This semester, take the opportunity to roam the streets of Charlottesville with purpose and discover scattered secrets throughout the city. The Let’s Roam team has worked hard to find hidden secrets in cities across the globe. Charlottesville is one of the chosen destinations for the “Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt Adventure” experience. Adventurers are split up […]
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A celebrated Charlottesville tradition since 2007, the Let There Be Light festival is an art exhibition of sculptures and other art exhibits all connected by the unifying theme of light. While each year’s festival is different, this year’s festival has made some unprecedented changes, not by choice, but by necessity. James Yates, the curator of […]
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As a local Charlottesville music instructor for over 17 years, Bill Sanderson of B# Music certainly knows his way around the guitar’s fretboard. From his past inspirations to his pastime activities, Sanderson sheds light on his philosophies and experiences working in the field of music. I approached the front porch with my guitar in one […]
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On Monday, Oct. 19, Charlottesville Police Chief RaShall M. Brackney spoke about the Black Lives Matter movement, the connection between hate groups and law enforcement, and freedom of speech in Charlottesville. Brackney spoke as a guest for the One Book program at PVCC. Ibram X. Kendi’s book, How to be Anti-Racist, was discussed in the […]
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The second I walked in the door of Michael’s Diner, I was instantly struck by how friendly and welcoming the atmosphere was in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The interior of the diner resembles a 1950’s burger joint crossed with a Mediterranean restaurant, incorporating the sensibilities of the restaurant’s owner, Michael, a native […]
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Downtown Charlottesville has many restaurants that you can choose from, but don’t miss the inconspicuous red brick building with a heavy door at the end of the mall, C&O Restaurant. It’s been around since the late ’70’s, but the building was part of the C&O Railway company and has been in Charlottesville much longer. In […]
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Elizabeth Phan, staff writer The lights dimmed and suddenly music quieted the chatter. On Oct. 12, from 7:30 – 9 p.m., Los Valientes, The Courageous Ones, gave a beautiful performance in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The group performed in the Dickinson building on the Main Stage Theatre. Ticket prices were $12 for adults and […]
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As the waves crash against the coast and the infectious melodies of popular music styles such as cumbia and salsa fill the valleys at the foot of the green, lush mountains of El Salvador, the rich smell of freshly cooked meat and maize wrap the people in a comforting bubble of a beautiful culture. Just […]
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On Thursday Sept. 19, the night started out slow at Pizza Hut on W Main Street as usual. The staff, however, were busy using their down time to prepare for the biggest night of the week. Around 9 p.m., people from all over Charlottesville flood the small restaurant for the main event. Every week, Thunder […]
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