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Local Fitness Check-In: SweatIX

February 26, 2016 by

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Have you been to the IX building lately? Just over five years since the owners started to re-envision the bare expanse of parking lot and land around IX, the place is completely transformed. Outside events, tastings, and concerts go on regularly against the vibrant backdrop of the IX art park. Inside, you can get a […]

Local Music Check-In: Lester Seal

June 3, 2015 by

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Lester Seal has an extraordinary voice. During a recent show opening for the Will Overman Band at The Southern, Seal took the stage with just his guitar and a mic. He strummed, sang, and stomped his bare feet on the carpeted stage, sounding at times like the second coming of Jeff Buckley. “I grew up […]

Checking in with the Locals: Ike Anderson

May 12, 2015 by

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Ike Anderson Describe what you do in town. I’m a local dance choreographer that specializes in Hip Hop. With 15 years of experience, I’m now hosting Hip Hop WERKshops for Teens and Adults every Sunday at 3pm, $15 a session, at the Music Resource Center. Each session is an hour of nonstop fun with high-energy movement and fat […]

Brian Wimer – Filmmaker

November 5, 2014 by

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Last year, he was a gay werewolf in Faux Paws and a filmmaker for the documentary CLAW.  This year, he’s behind the camera again as director for Karate Tango, screening Saturday at Regal. Local filmmaker Brian Wimer keeps himself quite busy. From keeping a day job to curating the IX Art Park, Wimer is a driven, wildly imaginative […]

Local Music Check-In: The Smiling Islanders

October 22, 2014 by

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Having recently opened for The Anatomy of Frank at The Southern, The Smiling Islanders have gotten their first big taste of the Charlottesville music scene and don’t want to let go. According to their Facebook page, front man David Gray, guitarist Ben Laderberg, bass player Tim Swartz, and drummer Wes Bonelli formed The Smiling Islanders after a late […]

Checking in with the Locals: Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell

September 9, 2014 by

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Charlottesville is a city filled with local-loving people, and a spirit of community and collaboration unlike anywhere else. Every week, Cville Niche will celebrate that spirit by featuring a local’s top picks. Check out previous local check-ins! Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell This lady may be singlehandedly responsible for keeping the performance art scene alive in Cville. […]

Checking in with the Locals: Megan Evo Greenwood

August 5, 2014 by

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Charlottesville is a city filled with local-loving people, and a spirit of community and collaboration unlike anywhere else. Every week, Cville Niche will celebrate that spirit by featuring a local’s top picks. Check out previous local check-ins! Megan Evo Greenwood This local gal can be found at the barre, in the pool, and in the […]

Buzz of the Week: 7.24 – 7.30

July 24, 2014 by

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Check out this week’s buzz! THUR 7.24 Brews with a View @ Second Street Gallery | 630-10pm | Details »   THUR 7.24 The Arts Incubator presents Free Draw @ The Bridge | 7pm | Details »   FRI 7.25 Wine & Cheese Pairing night w/ Nadjeeb Chouaf  @ 22 Brix | 5-8pm | Details »   FRI 7.25 Eats by Blue Ridge Pizza Co. & […]

Local Artist Check-in: Corry Blanc

July 9, 2014 by

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Corry Blanc is the definition of an artist who beautifully blends art and function. You may have seen his work at homes and businesses throughout the area in the form of beautiful gates and fixtures, his grilling tools at J.M. Stock, or even spotted Corry himself selling handmade goods at the Farmer’s Market. His products are individually hand-forged and […]

The Buzz of the Week: 6.26 – 7.2

June 26, 2014 by

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Check out this week’s buzz! THUR 6.26 Tailgate Thursday w/ Scott T @ Stinson Vineyards | 6-9pm | Details »   THUR 6.26 Palette Pop-Up Art Show @ Stonefield | 6-9pm | Details »   FRI 6.27 Mingo Fishtrap w/ William Walter & Co. @ The Southern | 8pm | Details »   SAT 6.28 Fleaville @ The IX | 11am-3pm | Details »   SAT 6.28 Annual BBQ, Bands & Brews @ Pleasant […]