Posted by Lu Sid on April 16th, 2008
Here is it April. I keep catching glimpses of the sun and in hopeful anticipation of it sticking round, whip out my sunglasses. The second I get them on the clouds roll in. Sun or no sun, I have definitely got a bad case of spring fever. No matter the man, when I’m walking down the mall, I just want to jump everyone. I even steal extra looks at girls in their cute little skirts. I am in no way interested in them, but can feel the effects of cabin fever reversing. I am ready to go out and play, playmate optional, but preferred.
I know all this built up anxiety and eagerness stem from the need for outdoor physical activity. I am sure you are all right there with me. So in an effort to avoid needing one of those lovely over-the-counter paternity tests, I am offering a list of some outdoor fun to enjoy in the spring in Charlottesville.
Get Outdoors–Meet Some New People with Outdoor Adventure Social Club
Play Some Kickball or Go for a Run
Hike the Appalachian Trail
Or More Hiking…with the lovely city of Cville
Star Watch on Skyline
Enjoy Fridays at 5:00
Winery and Brewery Visits
And then there is a random collection of local things to do (some boring–I’d avoid the tax prep. stuff — others more entertaining)
More simply you could just have Dinner or a Drink Outside at: Blue Light, Miller’s, Sticks, Orzo, McGrady’s, Christian’s, Bizzou, Etc. This is always a guaranteed way to enjoy nice weather, but may not provide much needed spring fever release.
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Posted by Thor on March 21st, 2008
Ah, the standard Friday wine tastings: Beer Run, Crush (with a “Screw Kappa Napa”), and Market Street.
Music: Son’s of Bill & Greg Brown, read our preview from cvilleMUSE.
Red panties! Don’t forget to submit your red panties pictures/artwork for our contest. Remember you can wine a bottle of wine from Crush!
Public night on Friday at McCormick Observatory - Read a review from doofus.
Barhoppers, Sunday Night! This sounds awesome. Read our preview from Tuffy.
Zinc Anniversary Party on Saturday Night!
Tonight at the cafeteria will be a bit different and a bit special. It will be ABSOLUTely enhanced with new green flavor. Usually, in instances like this, there are lots of freebies, shirts, specials etc., Last time, Escafe broke the New Year’s Eve bar sales record, and the elevation of the dance was out of control.
Salsa Sundays - Lu Sid’s review.
As always, add your events below!
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Posted by Thor on February 22nd, 2008
Van Halen got canceled (or so we heard), so there have got to be some more things to do this weekend.
In no particular order, my top 4:
- UVA Dance Marathon Party - Friday, 10PM to raise money for UVA Children’s hospital.
- Old School Freight Train - Friday, 7:30PM at Gravity Lounge.
- Ryan Shaw is playing at Outback at 8PM TONIGHT. He was scheduled to open for Van Halen. Read more at 106.1. D/R told me that 106.1 auctioned off Ryan to the highest paying venue this afternoon.
- Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit/Will Hoge @ Satellite 8PM on Saturday
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Posted by Thor on February 17th, 2008
We did a major overhaul of the site this week and we appreciate everyone’s continued interest in our site. We understand the colors are a little harsh, but we think everything overall should be better. Besides hell breaking loose, we get brow beaten by law students for watching a tazing, obsess over Valentine’s Day and bitch about rudeness of smokers.
We did cry twice this week– once about Kiki closing and once about the loss of one of our favorite baristas from Cafe Cubano. Things did take a turn for the better as we pranced around in our fur coats and decided that serious drug dealing can happen on the Downtown Mall. Enjoy with a Snack Pack. »Read More
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Posted by Thor on February 15th, 2008
Ooo lala, without Kiki and on a search for a better cocktail, I may be exploring new places. I’ve compiled a list for all my loved cVillains of the best things to do in town. If you don’t like it, let me know. If you you think I forgot something, let us know in the comments. Anyway, click through to see what’s happening.
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Posted by Thor on February 4th, 2008
Left of Center is hosting a local food get together at Maya at 5:30 PM tomorrow (Tuesday).
Our local food economy: why it’s important to eat local, why it’s so difficult to be a farmer, and how family farms are all but illegal in Virginia today. Colin Steele and Lynsie Watkins will tell their story of creating “Perfect Flavor,” the Waynesboro ice cream company making frozen treats entirely with local, seasonal ingredients. They believe passionately in the importance of supporting local farmers, and they have faced some huge hurdles in realizing that dream. And Gail Hobbes-Paige, of Caromont Farm, will talk about her experiences as a farmer, chef, caterer, goat farmer and cheesemaker. Her broad knowledge provides rare insight into our local food economy.
Should be exciting. Food…mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
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Posted by Thor on February 3rd, 2008
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Ladies and Gentlemen, step right up for your week in review.
We got villains dissing on wine bars, gunshots at the Outback and some Grecian food. Don’t forget to stop around back to sample our smelly PR move, celebrity wannabies, and your favorite musical acts. When you leave, grab the gift bag– it’s full of tats, lawsuits, and monkey sex. Enjoy!
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Posted by Thor on February 1st, 2008
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Finally, the guy trying to find churches to sue the NFL got some major press in the Washington Post. John Whitehead of Charlottesville-based Rutherford Institute who had announced for many times that he was looking for a church to sue the NFL, finally found one in Alabama. Woohoo!
The article explains that the NFL does not allow public display of its games on screens larger than 55 inches. Now, while some members of the church found this fact to be “disturbing” and shut down their NFL parties, others are nervous.
What gives? Are you watching the super-bowl in a public space where they have over 55 inch screens? Will the NFL Gestapo come find you?
[via Washington Post]
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Posted by lilith on January 31st, 2008
I have fond memories of improvisation drills in drama classes, in my younger years– back when improv was for fun and not something you’re forced to do every time someone recognizes you in this city and you have no idea how you met them or what their name is. “Hey… you! I’m doing great! How are you doing?”
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Posted by Thor on January 31st, 2008
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