Archive for the ‘Charlottesville’ Category

Richmond’s Civil War Hospitals

November 7th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Day Trip, Local Event 0

Saturday there will be a special demonstration about Richmond’s Civil War hospitals to learn about doctors and nurses who served and enjoy a special demonstration of 19th century practices by living historian Dr. Charles Raugh.  $10 or free with paid admission to The American Civil War Center.

Wintergreen Yoga Retreat

November 7th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Day Trip 0

Last minute plans for your weekend…Wintergreen Yoga Retreat.  Check it out tonight at Wintergreen and enjoy a weekend of meditation and relaxation at the Aquatics and Fitness Center.  Sharon Honeycut will be hosting the weekend and a variety of classes will be offered for beginer to advanced students.  Some of the classes offered influde restorartive, […]

Christmas on Mars at Boylan Heights

November 6th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local Event 0

Tomorrow(Nov 7) night at Boylan Heights WNRN will be showing a screening of “Christmas on Mars,” featuring The Flaming Lips.  The short film was written and directed by  Wayne Coyne.  The sci-fi film will start at 8 and is free and open to all ages.

A Growler from South Street

November 6th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Restaurant 2

Until last night at The Club, I hadn’t ever heard of a Growler. Not that I’m a huge beer drinker, but I do like South Street’s beer a lot so was excited to find that even though their beer is not sold in grocery stores, it is available for purchase. A Growler holds […]

Veterans Day in Charlottesville

November 5th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Day Trip, Local Event 0

Veterans Day is next Tuesday…November 11th!  Here are some fun ways to check out some of the events around Charlottesville and learn more about our History.
Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors at Peaks of Otter Winery.  From Noon-5 this weekend Nov 8-9, Nov 15 & 16th and Nov 22-23 the winery will be open […]

The Landmark’s 9th Floor

November 4th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Real Estate 1

Today The Hook reported that The Landmark “topped off” indicating that the structure has reached it’s intended height. The building is still far from complete but the intended 9 floors of the building have all been constructed.
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17th Annual Live Arts Gala & After Party Sat Night

November 4th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local Event 1

Saturday night, November 8th, the 17th Annual Live Arts Gala & After Party will be held at Live Arts. The Gala is a 4-star dinner with entertainment before the AfterGlow After Party. The After Party starts at 11 and goes until 2 in the morning. There will be an open bar, dancing […]

Where Are You Watching the Election Results?

November 4th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local Event 2

Beer Run(Election Day is Pint Night)- Election Results on the Big Screen
Mellow Mushroom
Boylan Heights-Charlottesville Social Club
McGrady’s
Wild Wings
The Box(Ballot in the Box)- Travis Elliot and Political Trivia
At Home?

Starbucks and Ben & Jerry’s Voting Special

November 3rd 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville 4

Tomorrow it’s time to vote and if you do you’ll be rewarded with free stuff.  Go by Starbucks or Ben & Jerry’s tomorrow and get a free tall cup of coffee or a free scoop of ice cream.  All you have to do is tell the locations that you voted.

Rural Ridge Farm

November 3rd 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local Event 0

The Apple Festival at Rural Ridge Farm in North Garden was packed. I hope they start having more events at the farm and opening it up because it was a lot of fun. They ran out of Brunswick stew early in the day even though they made 3 huge pots of it. […]