In honor of Veterans Day 2014, we thought it might be nice to share a brief history of Veterans Day and remind those far and wide why we celebrate November 11th every year, no matter what day of the week it falls on. HUG A VETERAN when you see. World War I – known at the time as “The Great
We all know Thomas Jefferson was a man of many trades – Founding Father, American president, inventor, writer, lawyer are just a few that come to mind. If you didn’t already admire Jefferson’s impressive and versatile array of accomplishments, perhaps you can appreciate this one: chocolate enthusiast. In a letter to John Adams, Jefferson emphasized the importance of chocolate: “By getting
This year celebrates another year of the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, one of my favorite annual events in Charlottesville! The Arts and Crafts festival is located in Crozet, VA (which is part of Albemarle County), in the Claudius Crozet Park. It attracts artists from all across the region; this year boasting over 100! All types of artists are represented,
This weekend, one of Charlottesville’s favorite local shopping events is coming to John Paul Jones Arena! The 19th annual Martha’s Market is an annual shopping event, with proceeds benefiting breast health programs and women’s healthcare at Martha Jefferson Hospital. This is a WONDERFUL pre-holiday shopping event and there are plenty of handmade, novelty, and custom goodies to buy, and it
From our friends over at WholeFoods of Charlottesville… It’s always the simple gestures that show your love one you really care. So this Valentine’s Day, indulge his or her taste buds with a few delicious home-made bites! Whole Foods would like to share two simple easy-to-make recipes that will have your sweetheart thinking you are a master in the kitchen.
