Charlottesville City Police tased an apparently inebriated and handcuffed suspect Saturday (November 28), while he attempted to flee on foot from the Scott Stadium area. The Newsplex was nearby and caught the “escape” from the back of police vehicle, the short chase by five officers, and [...]
Boylan Heights, the upscale gourmet burger bar on the corner, is hosting the first in a series of “Party With A Purpose” events tomorrow December 1st (World AIDS Day), to benefit The AIDS/HIV Services Group of Charlottesville. 10% of your lunch or dinner check will be donated [...]
We just completed the photo shoot for the newly revamped Jefferson Theater, and with the grand opening this Friday (November 27th), there is quite a bit of work to be completed. The latest addition to the Capshaw empire features a 750 person capacity, two bars, and a full kitchen/restaurant area, [...]
The 2010 opening of the new Defense Intelligence Agency location north of Charlottesville is bringing quite the deluge of job opportunities, with a current list of over 100 open positions. The job fair is open for application entries until midnight tonight (November 24th), and carries with it [...]
The two bank robberies last week were quickly responded to by local & regional police, culminating with the arrests of Joseph C. Breeden & Garland Thomas Carr over the weekend.
Breeden, a Charlottesville resident, entered the Pantops BB&T Friday, demanded cash, and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount. A [...]
Charlottesville & Albemarle have received top honors in the ‘Go Green Challenge’, a competition hosted by the Virginia Municipal League, designed to recognize areas which implement green practices.
Local governments earned ‘green points’ by instituting various policies and actions, covering everything from green buildings, energy efficiency, to land [...]
Office Kyle Boynton was charged today for an accident stemming from this past Tuesdays (11/17) Wachovia robbery. While responding to the call the officer & his passenger, Otis Collier, struck a Toyota Camry on route 29N near the Seminole Square area. Neither officer was wearing their seatbelt [...]
Friday:
The Southern - Joe Purdy With Julie Peel. Joe is a rather popular folk singer among the Hollywood TV series group, having had his music featured on a number of Grey’s Anatomy & Lost episodes. Interestingly enough, he releases on his independent music label and has managed to achieve 800K [...]
Where:Â Wachovia Bank on the corner of 10th St. NE & East High.
You: White male, 20-30, six feet tall, thin, hat, brown hoodie, and sunglasses.
My friend wants to get in contact with you, call: (434) 977-4000. (Crime Stoppers).
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Politics and religion meet with sex and scandal in Shakespeare’s tragicomedy ‘Measure for Measure.’ Under the watchful eyes of the true Duke, his young substitute falls prey to desire for a clever nun; and with an ensemble of pimps, prostitutes, and priests making mischief, only the Duke’s meddling can undo [...]
The wonderful folks at the Cville Bubble Blog have returned to answer a few questions for us, and like Rosanne Barr singing the national anthem, a gaggle of sorority girls trying to hit the high note in “Living on a Prayer”, or Nickelback anywhere, [...]
‘Mustaches for Kids’ Growing Season Underway
Joining hundreds of men in more than 20 cities, members of Charlottesville’s Mustaches for Kids chapter will soon sprout sweet, sweet mustaches in a fund raising drive to benefit the city’s scholarship fund and pay for supplies for school classrooms.
Similar to a charity walk-a-thon, Mustaches [...]
With many in the bar scene grumbling over the smoking ban going into effect December 1st, and the inevitably approaching winter temps (although 70* today does provide some hope), we have to wonder if such a die-hard group of drinkers will shift to accommodate establishments which cater [...]
Friday:
The Southern - Is one of the only venues kicking it out this weekend, and for only one cant miss show at that, as they bring 6 Day Bender & The New Familiars to Charlottesville. Just think, The Doors + Mississippi = 6 Day. @ 7:30PM – [...]
Ah, the office life. Your little slice of cubicle heaven: coffee, pictures of children and ‘motivational’ posters adorn the walls, impromptu meetings, copy, fax, file, coffee, scan, e-mail, coffee, repeat.
Jeff Gunther has a slightly different idea for a slightly different workforce here in Charlottesville. For many local mobile warriors, turning [...]
Joshua & the rest of the Blue Light Grill crew put on a really amazing display last Thursday for our fifth Club Villain event. From the new paint scheme, to the big screen TV’s, BLG is certainly making moves in the right direction.
One commenter below will be returning on us!
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At first glance, The Southern Cafe and Music Hall (located on the downtown mall where Gravity Lounge used to be) seems a bare and impersonal shadow of it’s former incarnation. The cozy darkness & vintage air are replaced by solid white paint and little decoration, but I was hesitant to [...]
The Charlottesville Police Department dropped the net on ten individuals alleged to be involved with prostitution earlier this month. From the 1st through the 4th of November, the CPD investigated online advertisements which ’suggested’ a sexual service in exchange for money.
The department has apparently received dozens of [...]
Considering that very few people reading this actually know who I am, I could probably get away with claiming some fancy-pants background in reviewing fine restaurants and upscale cuisine. In the spirit of integrity, however, I’ll admit that I am in no way qualified to critique the' [...]
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The Southern is definitely the hardest working music venue Charlottesville has seen in some time, and they are continuing this trend by bringing you Blind Pilot & The Low Anthem this evening. BP is an intriguing indie pop group responsible for the recent full length album ‘3 [...]
Quirk. How do you feel about it? This is the primary question you must ask yourself before you decide to see Saint John of Las Vegas. It’s such a double edged sword. It can make a movie, but too much and it becomes forced; it can devolve [...]
While attending a downtown concert a few weeks ago, I was mulling over whom I should talk to regarding coverage of the Virginia Film Festival, when I fortuitously ran into an old friend. Alexander had introduced me to William S. Burroughs long ago, and knowing that Burroughs was responsible for nicknaming John [...]
A quick photoset from the John Waters party at The Southern this past Friday (11/06/09). Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers were caught duking it out, and a few luchadoras were colorfully present.
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To go along with our love for any locally made movie (shorts included), especially one shot @ Escafe & The Upstairs, we wanted to share the trailer for a new film from Paul Whitehead. It tells the sad tale of two restaurants at war, and the casualties and hilarity which [...]
Drinks
Starr Hill – Love, Northern, Amber, Jomo – $3
Premium Rails – $5
Apps
Curry Clam Chowder – $2
Smoked Trout Rillette w/Toasted Baguette - $2
Apple Cider & Cream Steamed Mussels – $5
Duck Confit Spring Rolls w/Apple Chutney – $5
Lobster & Goat Cheese Dumplings w/ [...]
With the 22nd Virginia Film Festival kicking off tomorrow, and all the screenings surrounding the idea of ‘Funny Business’, we are interested in hearing which of the 80+ movies you readers are interested in watching. [Info] [Photo Credits]
VA Film Fest Poll Hairspray Election Pulp Fiction Monty Python & [...]Details are slightly fuzzy on this one, however, we are hearing rumor that Outback Lodge is continuing it’s battle for strangest events to be thrown in C’ville on a Wednesday, with the Coed Olympic games. This is a follow up to the Girls Jello Wrestling we covered a few [...]
On October 22nd Cassis hosted our 4th Club Villain event, and Sean Lawford and his staff graciously offered a wide range of food and drink options to sample. One commenter below will be going back to Cassis on us.
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The 2009 ZPC was a putrid, rotting, beer spattered event, which collected around 100LBS of miscellaneous non-perishable food items for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network. Thanks to CYP & WNRN for their assistance. We will be back in March for the St. Patrick’s Day Pub [...]
I was sitting at Beer Run’s bar about two weeks ago when some friends of mine wondered if I’d decided upon the next restaurant I wanted to review. After I told them, “No,” they said, “Well, have you been to the Thai place next door?”
“Sure,” I said. [...]
After attending the Thievery Corporation show, and discussing the audio quality of various performances there, the old myth that the Pavilion suffers from inferior acoustics was brought up again. This rumor has been floating around since the building was constructed, and the C-Ville covered this question [...]
Unbelievable concert last Thursday, they covered everything a fan could wish to hear, including ‘The Heart’s A Lonely Hunter’, which was originally performed with David Byrne of Talking Heads fame. Exceptional performances from each of the band members, combined with beautiful vocals and pounding bass lines mad it easily the best show [...]
