The Virginia Renaissance Faire

May 2, 2013

Lake Anna Winery 5621 Court House Road Spottsylvania, VA The Virginia Renaissance Faire opens May 11, 2013! There is entertainment, shopping, food, education and more with the Queen, Knights on horses, Royal Archers and even greyhounds. For their complete schedule please visit The Virginia Renaissance Faire website.

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Dr. DooLittle

May 1, 2013

Play On! The Theatre at IX 983 Second Street SE Charlottesville,VA Play On! presents Dr. Doolittle beginning May 3, 2013. This will be their final production in The Theatre at IX. They must vacate the building by May 24, 2013 and are in need of volunteers to help with the packing and moving. Please visit [...]

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Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival

April 26, 2013

Claudius Crozet Park Crozet, VA Mark your calendars for May 11th and 12th to attend the annual Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival. Featuring Over 100 artist exhibiting their fine crafts – Children’s entertainment – Live music – Great Food and even Wine Tasting – what more could you want! For more information please visit Crozet [...]

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Charlottesville Rivanna Trails Get Spring Cleaning

April 24, 2013

We’ve told you previously about the wonderful parks and trails of Charlottesville.  The Rivanna Trail system is a well-used feature for Charlottesville’s hiking and biking enthusiasts.  Miles of wide easy trails follow the Rivanna River, and the trails are enjoyed by folks of all ages and all abilities.  And one feature that we think is especially nice… [...]

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New Seniors Housing Option in Charlottesville

April 18, 2013

There’s going to be a greater number of  ‘maturing’ Seniors as the Boomers age.  And the Boomers are reknowned for refusing to act in a manner traditionally assigned to their age.  So it’s no surprise that active healthy Seniors are carefully selecting housing based on their unique status in life. Charlottesville now has an option called The [...]

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Virginia Hot Glass Festival

April 17, 2013

April 27 and 28, 2013 Sun Spot Studio 202 S. Lewis Street Staunton, VA This is Virginia’s only annual art show devoted to hot glass artistry. Live demonstrations and Hot glass artist from around the region in one location with exhibits. Held indoors! The Virginia Stone Carver Guild will be held adjacent the the Hot [...]

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Culpeper Physicians Join UVa Health System

April 16, 2013

One consistent attraction that draws people to relocate to the Charlottesville area… is our extensive medical/hospital community.  Our resources are vast, ranging from our two large medical center (University of Virginia Health System and Martha Jefferson Hospital), to smaller labs and diagnostic services.  It’s desirability is part of the reason that real estate properties tend to become more [...]

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Charlottesville Real Estate Market Report First Quarter 2013

April 15, 2013

Just out—the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors’ Market Report for the first quarter of 2013.

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Charlottesville Residents Among Thinnest

April 15, 2013

On one hand this seems like good news.  But on the other hand it makes me squeamish for some reason. According to a recent Gallup Healthways Wellbeing Index poll, Charlottesville ranked as the 3rd best city in the U.S. for thin people vs. obese people.  It bothers me to even report this, because I have personal [...]

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Earth Week Eco Fair

April 13, 2013

April 21, 2013 12 noon to 6PM Main Street Arena Charlottesville, VA Learn about Local Environmental Organizations and Businesses with 75 exhibits. There will be workshops, book swaps, live music and much more! You can find their complete schedule here at the Charlottesville Earth Week website.

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