A pubcrawl. Whether or not you enjoy drinking, I’m certain that most of us would be able to provide an adequate definition of the word. Now suppose someone asked you to define the word “dishcrawl.” You’d probably have a good idea what to say, but you’d also want to know more about it, and where […]
February 18, 2013
Charlottesville and the surrounding counties are blossoming with local breweries. Though many have only been around for less than 5 years, all have proven their success by drawing in business from locals and outsiders alike. One such brewery looking to make its mark is Champion Brewing Company. Champion Brewing Company is the creation of Hunter […]
October 30, 2012
Although the Virginia Film Festival has been going on for 25 years, the festival always offers something new or different in the cinema world. In the movie Fat Kid Rules the World, we meet Troy Billings (Jacob Wysocki), an overweight 17 year-old who is about to commit suicide. However, just as he’s about to jump […]
October 26, 2012
Who doesn’t enjoy Kung Fu movies? If you do, keep reading, because your life is about to get more exciting. If you don’t, you should read on to find out what all the excitement is about! In The Man with the Iron Fists, an eclectic group of people, including assassins, warriors, a British soldier, and a village blacksmith, […]
October 20, 2012
Looking for a good thriller — something a little scarier in the Virginia Film Festival line-up? In the movie House Hunting, two families become trapped at an isolated real estate open house. While attempts to leave only end with them being placed right back at the secluded house, they soon find out from a malevolent […]
October 19, 2012
Tucked away in Afton Mountain and sitting on the edge of Nelson County is a place called Swannanoa Palace. Nestled on the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Swannanoa was built in 1912 by James H Dooley, a wealthy and prominent lawyer from the Richmond area. Intended to be a summer place for his family, […]
October 10, 2012
Do you have anything planned for your Sunday afternoons? If not, and if you’re looking for something a little different, then you should check out James River Brewing Co. for their new Sunday music showcase – No-Mic Open Mic Night. Located in Scottsville, VA, about 20 minutes south of Charlottesville, the newly founded brewery offers free live […]
October 1, 2012
Virginia is not an amateur when it comes to the topic of wine. The city of Charlottesville alone boasts of more than 20 wineries in its surrounding areas. Now, while some of you may find more than a dozen wineries to choose from too much to think about, it shouldn’t keep you from trying to […]
September 27, 2012
Over the past few years, Central Virginia has become a fertile business ground for new breweries. A new brewery that has recently added itself to the Virginia landscape is the James River Brewing Company. Located about 20 miles south of Charlottesville in Scottsville, James River Brewing is a small brewery that is a result of work […]
August 12, 2013
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