From the monthly archives:

March 2012

Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday

March 30, 2012

April 13, 2012 10:00AM to 11:00AM Monticello Grounds The 269th birthday of Thomas Jefferson will be celebrated with ceremonies on the grounds. For more information please visit Monticello’s website.

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Heritage Day/Kid’s Day at Graves Mountain

March 28, 2012

Graves Mountain April 7, 2012 8:00AM to 3:00PM A fun filled day of fishing, activities and education. Representatives from VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Shenandoah National Park, Trout and Duck Unlimited, National Turkey Federation to name a few will be on hand to share their expertise. For more information please visit Graves Mountain.

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Canoe and Kayak Regatta in Charlottesville

March 26, 2012

Attention:  Canoers and Kayakers.   Saturday May 12, 2012 is the date to save for the 7th Annual Charlottesville Rivanna Regatta and Races.  This event takes place at 10:00 a.m.   The event is looking for volunteers to help with registration and concessions etc. Interested participants should contact the folks in the link above, for more details.  [...]

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Charlottesville Main Street Arena Gets Solar Panel Roof

March 24, 2012

It goes by many names.  It’s the Charlottesville Ice Park.  Or, it’s the Main Street Arena.  Or, it’s the Charlottesville Skating Arena.  The list goes on.   Whatever name you choose, one unique feature of Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall area is the brick indoor skating and activities building, directly across from the Omni Hotel.  It’s a personal [...]

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Charlottesville Dogwood Festival

March 24, 2012

The 63rd Annual Charlottesville Dogwood Festival starts on March 30 with the Dogwood tree sale at Barracks Road Shopping Center.   The pageant will be held on March 31 and the carnival will open April 11, 2012.  The Grand parade and ball will close the festival on April 28. Please visit their calendar page for many [...]

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Schedule For Festival Of The Book

March 23, 2012

The Virginia Festival of the Book… a week-long event …. is in full swing right now, all over Charlottesville.   We’ve previously told you about its general features, but we thought you’d enjoy the next link to the full details of books and topics available at this book festival.    Science, the internet, history, medicine, poetry, philosphy, [...]

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The Wizard of Oz at Play On! The Theatre at IX

March 23, 2012

Play On! The Theatre at Ix 986 Second Street SE Charlottesville, VA Final Weekend of The Wizard of Oz through March 25! Go to Play On Theatre website for tickets and more information.

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Charlottesville Ten Miler

March 22, 2012

Charlottesville Ten Miler Saturday, March 31, 2012 The Charlottesville Ten Miler will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012. Starting at University Hall. This year’s beneficiary is Dr. David Jones’ Lung Cancer research program at UVA. There is still time to register and or make a donation! Please visit the Charlottesville Ten Miler website.

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UVA Miller Center Forum: The Real Romney

March 21, 2012

March 26, 2012 @ 11:00AM UVA Miller Center UVA Miller Center Forum: The Real Romney. Boston Globe Investigative Reporter Michael Kranish with Scott Helman write “The Real Romney.” Readers will discover the true Romney. A book signing will follow this forum. For more information please visit the Miller Center website.

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Antiques In Charlottesville

March 20, 2012

Antiques In Charlottesville March 24-25, 2012 Main Street Arena on the Downtown Mall Antiques In Charlottesville for the Benefit of Preservation Virginia presents a select array of arts and antiques by distinguished national dealers. There will be guided tours, appraisals, expert lectures. The Gala preview party will be held March 23, 2012. For more information [...]

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