The University of Virginia has received yet another world-wide ranking in the eyes of Forbes Magazine; it is amongst their list of most beautiful college campuses in the world. From the Forbes website; Charlottesville, Va. Thomas Jefferson said his proudest achievement was creating this campus in 1819. Jefferson believed that real learning could only happen in an “academical village” setting,
Don’t miss out on the 5th Annual Holiday Craftacular! This should be a fun event, showcasing some of our favorite local artists, and is a great opportunity to do some last minute holiday shopping! This is a great way to support our local artists and buy local for the holidays! Some of my favorites on the list are By Cary,
On Sunday, November 14, the Junior League of Charlottesville will present the 7th Annual Mistletoe Market at the Omni Hotel from 10am – 6pm. Mistletoe Market is a one day holiday shopping event featuring artisans, craft-makers, and merchants from throughout Virginia and beyond. This year’s event will feature a children’s activity table with free holiday-themed crafts and activities by One
The 23rd Annual Virginia Film Festival at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville A major event that headlines in Charlottesville every year is the Virginia Film Festival, featuring 100 hand-selected films over 4 days. The 2010 Virginia Film Festival will be held November 4-7, 2010. Some of the exciting ones this year include some hyper-local films, such as The Parking
One of the great things about the Charlottesville area is the variety of outdoor activities that are available. We have mountains to hike, rivers to raft and beautiful state and local parks to explore. Walnut Creek Park is one of the many gems in the countryside that you should definitely visit. Walnut Creek is in Albemarle County, just a short
