Monticello’s Wine Festival is held on the West Lawn of Thomas Jefferson’s home. May brings us two of Central Virginia’s most prominent wine festivals — the Montpelier Wine Festival at James Madison’s estate in Orange County on Saturday, May 4th, … Continue reading →

In June, UVA will host Reunions Weekend, and Bob’s Class of 1973 will be celebrating the 40th year since its members walked the Lawn and took their degrees.  The UVA Class of ’73 will hold its reunion dinner on the … Continue reading →

If you’re interested in historic preservation, you’ll appreciate this story about the Rotunda, which symbolizes the University of Virginia and the vision of its founder, Thomas Jefferson.  Since last year, the Rotunda has been undergoing some major repairs.   It … Continue reading →

Charlottesville’s nTelos Pavilion, at the east end of the Downtown Walking Mall, is the place to hear live music from April through September.  The City recently began its 2013 “Fridays After Five” concerts.  Here’s the schedule through May: April 19 … Continue reading →

While Charlottesville was celebrating Thomas Jefferson’s 270th birthday, WVPT, Virginia’s public television station, held a beach party benefit at Foxfield Race Track, which is why the event was dubbed “Surf on the Turf.” The Embers Band (not as old as TJ … Continue reading →