June 3, 2015 by Erin O'Hare
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 […]
May 12, 2015 by Cville Niche
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 […]
November 5, 2014 by Linnea White
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 […]
October 22, 2014 by sarafirestone
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 […]
September 9, 2014 by Cville Niche
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. […]
July 24, 2014 by Cville Niche
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. & […]
July 9, 2014 by Elizabeth Casey
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 […]
June 26, 2014 by Cville Niche
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 […]
February 26, 2016 by Mary Feamster, LPC
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