From our friends at Les Yeux du Monde:
Epiphanies, brilliantly-hued, gestural acrylic florals by Ellen Hathaway, of Keswick, opened at Les Yeux du Monde, the Charlottesville mountaintop gallery designed by renowned architect W.G. Clark.
In one of the darkest months of the year, Ellen Hathaway: Epiphanies resonates color, energy and vibrancy on the walls of Les Yeux [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events on January 20th, 2012 | No Comments »
Check out the latest news from our friends at the Frederick Nichols Studio:
During November and December, a group of galleries from Charlottesville to Orange, along the Route 20N corridor, will host a “Focus on the Print,” featuring the work of regional printmakers.
Since ancient times the urge to replicate images has been a goal of artists. Before the invention of [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, History and Historic Places, Local Products, Orange County, Piedmont Regions, Rappahannock County on September 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »
Our friends at The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership (JTHG) have some pretty amazing events and projects going on this year. From Gettysburg to Monticello, the JTHG is full of local culture, wineries, old towns, breath taking views and the amazing rich history of this region.
The first event that is quickly approaching would be the [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Clarke County, Culpeper County, Events, Fauquier County, Greene County, History and Historic Places, Local Products, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Madison County, Nelson County, Orange County, Piedmont Regions, Prince William County, Rappahannock County on May 12th, 2011 | No Comments »
If you think winter’s the quiet season for many destinations, then it’s time to think again as Jefferson’s Monticello is ready to add to his wine legacy with its first 21st century brew: Monticello Reserve Ale, the official beer of Monticello.
What’s really exciting about this new venture is the historic relevance of the announcement. The [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, History and Historic Places, Local Products, News on January 27th, 2011 | No Comments »
We don’t get invited to a wine release party that often so when the opportunity arises, it’s time to grab the parka and head over to the winery.
This weekend, Saturday the 15th, Keswick Vineyards releases its 2009 Cabernet Franc. This is a pure, 100% Cab Franc which has aged for 10 months in American oak [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, News, Piedmont Regions, Wineries on January 14th, 2011 | No Comments »
OK, I admit we are in a drier state than last year at this time with its endless mounds of snow. Yet that does not stop the urge for warm, hearty meals accompanied by a good bottle of red wine. January has its own unique challenges, and there are a few good news items to [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Orange County, Restaurants, Wineries on January 7th, 2011 | No Comments »
It’s that time of year again — when you get that warm, fuzzy feeling of excitement and love for the friends and family around you. But in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season we sometimes lose track of that excitement, or maybe we get too wrapped up in it! Whatever point you may [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, Gourmet Food, Hotels and Country Inns, Local Products, Restaurants, Shops and Boutiques on November 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
As we continue to tout the growth of the wine industry in the Piedmont, it appears we may actually be losing one of the big name players. Late Friday evening William Moses CEO of Kluge Estate with his wife Patricia Kluge issued a release indicating the severity of financial woes that currently affect the winery. [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, News, Wineries on November 1st, 2010 | No Comments »
Good fortune has many meanings and celebrating our heritage and independence is part of that large sphere. How fortunate we are to be so close to the home of the author of the Declaration of Independence as Monticello gets ready to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Since 1963 they have hosted an Independence Day celebration which [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Events, History and Historic Places, News on July 1st, 2010 | No Comments »
Yes, it’s true and just in time for Mother’s Day, local strawberries are in abundance. The Virginia crop looks plentiful after our rough winter season which provided a lovely ground cover blanket of protection.
Head over to Virginia Grown to find a location that’s convenient for farm market pick up or a field that’s ready for [...]
Filed under: Albemarle County, Clarke County, Events, Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, Gardening, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Piedmont Regions, Restaurants, Wineries on May 4th, 2010 | No Comments »
