From the monthly archives:

December 2011

Soul to Soul-The Jefferson Theater

December 31, 2011

January 14, 2012 at 9:00PM Jefferson Theater Soul to Soul a Cville tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan featuring The Eli Cook Band, Ian Gilliam & The Fire Kings, The Chicken Head Blues Band and XPS will be at the Jefferson Theater on January 14, 2012. For more information and tickets visit The Jefferson Theater web [...]

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New Year, New Diet, Charlottesville Fitness

December 30, 2011

Here we go again.  It’s time for everybody’s New Year’s resolutions, and somehow one of those vows never seems to change from year to year….. THIS will be the year that I achieve my weight and fitness goals.   Before you start sending in all kinds of suggestions, please know that I’m aware of the desirability [...]

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Virginia Poverty Rates

December 29, 2011

According to the U.S.Census Bureau the Poverty Rate in the United States was 15.3% in 2010. Virginia’s poverty rate came in at 11.1% with the City of Harrisonburg having the highest poverty rate of 30.1% and the City of Falls Church having the least, 3.1%. The chart below will show the rates for Charlottesville and [...]

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Charlottesville By The ABC’s

December 28, 2011

Rebecca Coughlin of Charlottesville has authored her 2nd guide book and it’s titled “ABC’s of Charlottesville”.  She enlisted the help of third graders in Albemarle County for suggestions and illustrations of attractions, shops, parks, and events in our area.  For example, “D” is for Downtown Mall… complete with a drawing of a guy playing the drums (one of [...]

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Charlottesville Man Helps Kids Swim

December 27, 2011

Consider these facts:  1 …According to a USA Swimming study of children under the age of 14 …  42% of white children,  58% of Hispanic children, and  70% of black children are not able to swim.    2 …Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of death in children. Charlottesville VA resident Gordon Hair considered those facts and set [...]

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Charlottesville 2011 Personalities Nominees

December 26, 2011

A local newspaper has published their nominations for their 2011 awards for Persons of The Year 2011 from Charlottesville.   Even though you may not know the particular people or the specific issues that they represent,  we thought you might enjoy reading about the wide variety of folks … from the charitable to the notorious… who’ve [...]

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Review of Charlottesville Winery

December 24, 2011

 Of course any vineyard connected with Charlottesville’s Dave Matthews is bound to receive attention.  And of course his celebrity status doesn’t necessarily assure that he’ll be critiqued favorably.   But this time he’s received great reviews from a Columbus Ohio food critic.    His winery label is called Dreaming Tree, and HERE you can treat yourself to a [...]

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TNA Impact Wrestling World Tour at John Paul Jones Arena

December 23, 2011

John Paul Jones Arena February 26, 2012 @ 6:00PM TNA Wrestling presents the TNA Impact Wrestling World Tour live at John Paul Jones Arena February 26, 2012. For Tickets and more information go to the John Paul Jones Arena website.

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Jason Aldean Coming to JPJ Arena

December 23, 2011

John Paul Jones Arena March 23, 2012 @ 7:30PM Jason Aldean with special guests Luke Bryan and Lauren Alaina will be coming to John Paul Jones Arena March 23, 2012. Tickets on sale now. For more information go to the John Paul Jones Arena website.

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Showdown In The Hometown-The Jefferson Theater

December 22, 2011

January 5, 2012 @ 9:00PM The Invisible Hand vs. The Astronomers-Showdown In The Hometown at The Jefferson Theater. For more information and tickets please visit the The Jefferson Theater website.

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