August 27th 2008 by Kelly in Announcements, Charlottesville, General, Local Event, Local News, Restaurant
This Friday on the downtown mall is the kickoff for the UVA football season. From 5:30-9 there will be live music at Fridays after Five and at 7:45 the Cavalier Marching Band will march down the mall ending at the pavilion with Head Coach Al Groh and the 2008 captains to address the fans […]
August 26th 2008 by Kelly in Restaurant Opening
Last night Boylan Heights did a friends and family premiere without the alcohol(no abc license yet) and without the servers(so that they could try the food too.) I was impressed, the new red tabletops, fresh paint, and flat screen tvs give the old smoky space a much needed makeover. The menu is modeled […]
August 22nd 2008 by Kelly in Local Event
Every weekend Fork Union has a theme for the drive-in. This weekend it’s action sequels. They’re playing Hellboy II (I missed the first one) and The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (they couldn’t even get Dwayne Johnson-The Rock back for this one). After seeing the first 2, The Mummy and The […]
August 21st 2008 by Kelly in Restaurant
I wonder what happened:
From: Gregg Oxley <greggoxley@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Subject: Crush Wine Shop
To: greggoxley@yahoo.com
Dear Friends,
It is with deep regret and heavy heart that as of August 15th I will no longer be a part of Crush Wine Shop. Crush has decided to take a different path which will […]
August 21st 2008 by Kelly in Announcements, Restaurant, Restaurant Opening
I don’t really understand the name Boylan Heights but I’m a fan more than the name The Joint. I wonder what people will call it for short.
Update: Our Review here.
August 18th 2008 by Kelly in General, New Features / Updates
The Olympics got a taste of Charlottesville with our 7 participants that either went to school at UVA or lived in the community. I like this, feels like you’re there, check it out.
Photo Courtesy
Pictured left is Josh McAdams he was one of the athletes that ran for the US in the 3000m Steeplechase. […]
August 18th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Real Estate, UVA
After sitting vacant for 7 months, the space that O’Neils inhabited next to Finch on the corner, will reopen. A new lease was signed for the property a few weeks ago and the vacated space will soon get a face lift.
What do you think the corner needs in that space?
August 18th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local Event, UVA
This weekend already started to feel like fall, the weather was beautiful. One week from today classes will start for UVA students and that means that next Saturday is move in day. Parents try to find a place to park or create their own parking spots and stores like Target, Walmart, and Kmart […]
August 14th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local News
I like all the buzz right now about trying to transition Charlottesville into recycling paper and plastic bags. Anything that gets people thinking more about the environment for future generations seems like positive change to me. I think the simple behavior of bringing your own bag could make a difference but it will […]
August 12th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville
The Best of C-ville issue comes out today! Check it out here. Some of the usual suspects like Christian’s for Best Pizza, Dave Matthew’s Band for coolest local celebrity, and Sons of Bill for Best Musical Group made the cut. Some cateogories brought out new winners like Best Stylist is Jonathan Knuckles […]