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Where the Locals Go

Tango Anyone?

May 14, 2012

There are a number of dance studios in Charlottesville where students of all skill levels can learn ballroom dancing.  But there’s one studio dedicated to dancing the tango.    Charlottesville Tango studio offers instruction on the Argentine tango with a series of classes as well as evenings reserved for social dancing…  or individual classes as well.    [...]

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Batesville Cafe Market Opens

May 5, 2012

We’re really happy to report that Batesville once again has its market restaurant.   The new incarnation in the historic building formerly known as the Batesville Market… is a cafe/market called the Plank Road Exchange.   The owners are experienced in the food service business, and they make many of their featured products (such as the popular broccoli [...]

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Riverdance

April 17, 2012

John Paul Jones Arena May 30, 2012 @ 7:30PM The Irish step-dancing troupe named Riverdance will be coming to John Paul Jones Arena May 30, 2012 for one night only.   The dancers have sold out stadiums for years with their high energy athletic performances, and it promises to be a night of music and fun. [...]

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Belmont Restaurants in Charlottesville

April 15, 2012

Just like Columbus “discovered” America, we have discovered Belmont.  Belmont, that neighborhood south of downtown Charlottesville, carved from several farms which used to sit on the outskirts of the city, including the Belle Mont estate from which it gets its name.  Initially a middle class community which came into being around the start of the [...]

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Charlottesville Exclusive Restaurant

April 11, 2012

Until I saw the article in the next link,  I did not know that Charlottesville has a restaurant that is reserved exclusively for private parties.  It’s named The Space and it’s owned/operated by two very successful local chefs, Tim Burgess and Vincent Derquenne.    It’s located in the downtown mall neighborhood, part of the general fun of [...]

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Tomorrow – Charlottesville Market

April 6, 2012

It’s finally that time of year again.  The Charlottesville Downtown City Market will make its first appearance of the year.  This is a weekly occurrence from now until late autumn, and it’s your chance to buy the best of everything in the region…. produce, flowers, baked goods, art …. and a generally good time.    HERE’S [...]

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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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