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GRiZ to Relocate His Seven Stars Festival After Learning Current Site Was Once a Plantation

GRiZ says he will find a new location for his Seven Stars festival after learning the event’s current site was once a plantation. So, What Was GRiZ Doing During All That Time Off? ‘I Just Needed to Figure Out Who I Am to Me’ The second edition of Seven Stars happened earlier this month, Oc. 9-11, at Oak Ridge Estate & Farm in Arrington, Virginia. In a statement posted to social media on Thursday (Oct. 29), the producer noted that his team was previously made aware of the site’s history and consulted with educators at the University of Virginia on the issue, but that the issue was never brought to him. “I had naively assumed that if an issue of this weight arose, it would be brought to my attention,” says the artist born Grant Kwiecinski. “But true leadership does not allow for deflecting of accountability. This responsibility for what happens under my name sits squarely on my shoulders. This fell on my watch, and the failure is entirely mine.” He continues that Seven Stars will not return to Oakridge Farm and that he and his team “are taking an intentional hiatus to search for a new home. Seven Stars

Arrington, VA · 9d

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This Virginia Hilltop Orchard Sells Fresh Apples And Cider Donuts With Blue Ridge Views Every Fall

Thomas Jefferson once owned part of the mountain where this Virginia orchard now grows. He took the land in 1771 as payment for legal work, and it still sits right next to his hilltop home. The family behind the orchard has grown fruit since 1912. Then, a 1974 freeze wrecked...

Charlottesville, VA · 9d
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'Biscuit' the dog is latest dead felon to get their voting rights back from Spanberger, confused owner says

A deceased Goochland County beagle named Biscuit reportedly received a Virginia rights restoration certificate, prompting calls for an audit.

Goochland County, VA · 9d

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UVA professor takes a closer look at Edgar Allen Poe

As we prepare to celebrate all things spooky on Halloween, the University of Virginia marks an anniversary. 200 years ago, Edgar Allan Poe enrolled to study modern and ancient languages. His tenure was brief, and some people think of him as a mad man or a drunk, but a Professor of English at UVA wants us to take a closer look.

University Of Virginia, VA · 10d
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GRiZ Announces Seven Stars Will Look For New Home Following Backlash From Venue’s Plantation History

GRiZ’s Seven Stars Festival will go on hiatus and search for a new home after its current site in Virginia was revealed to be a former plantation. The dubstep star apologized for the oversight and shared his decision to move the festival away from the Oak Ridge Estate in Arrington, Virginia, in a heartfelt video posted to Instagram today, following weeks of online discourse about whether a festival built around inclusivity should be held on land with such a painful history.

Arrington, VA · 10d

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Day of the Dead All-Stars celebrate 10 years of performing the Grateful Dead in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Sunday at the Southern Café and Music Hall a collective of local musicians will join together for the 10th straight year for an annual Halloween show celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead. For a decade now, the Day of the Dead All-Stars have been joining together for a performance that seeks to keep the spirit of the eclectic rock group formed in the 1960s. For guitarist Eric Cope, the group brings together musicians from across the area all in the pursuit of staying true to the songs while adding their own flair. “We strive to perform these songs which I think are this very beloved songbook, one of the greatest American songbooks that there is, and kind of play it with our own voices and stay true to the, exploratory, spirit of freedom of the Grateful Dead,” he said.

Charlottesville, VA · 10d

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Give & Take Coffee brings inventive flavors to Charlottesville's coffee scene

Charlottesville has no shortage of coffee shops, and I have found a few staples that I will always return to. At most spots, I stick to my classic iced almond milk latte, because I am picky when it comes to coffee syrups and most of the store-bought brands I see at coffee shops overpower the taste of the drinks themselves. Yet, there is nothing better than a housemade syrup, with handcrafted flavors that pair perfectly with espresso and milk. When a friend told me about Give & Take Coffee’s impressive flavor offerings, I knew it was a spot I had to try.

Charlottesville, VA · 10d

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Load Up Your Plate At The Virginia Restaurant Serving The Ultimate All-You-Can-Eat Country Buffet

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who have eaten at Nanny’s Restaurant in Petersburg, Virginia, and those who are missing out on one of the greatest all-you-can-eat country buffets the South has ever produced. If you’re in the second group, today is a very good...

Petersburg, VA · 18d

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Chaps Ice Cream Plans Third Scoop Shop North of Charlottesville, Eyes Hollymead

Chaps Ice Cream, the scoop shop that has anchored Charlottesville's Downtown Mall for decades, is expanding outside city limits for the first time, with a third location now in the works. The move follows the beloved local chain's recent growth onto the University of Virginia's Corner, and this time it's headed north, toward the Hollymead area.

Charlottesville, VA · 10d

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Fitness court coming to Charlottesville’s Tonsler Park

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A new fitness court is coming to Charlottesville’s Tonsler Park. It is one of ten Virginia projects that are sharing $8.6 million in grants from the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Tonsler Park’s share is $149,500. The money comes from the Federal Land and...

Charlottesville, VA · 9d

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The 3 most beloved Virginia restaurants that are now gone

Virginia’s restaurant goodbyes have continued beyond an earlier wave of local closures, and three more familiar dining spots have now served their final meals. From Richmond to Reston to Lynchburg,…

Lynchburg, VA · 21d

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GARVIE: Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn is about more than just the treats

While hundreds of events at the University are plugged to students as “must-attend” events, this Saturday, there is one particular function that should be prioritized — even over an after-darty nap. Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn is one of the University’s most beloved traditions, but beyond the enjoyment it brings, it also plays an essential role in connecting the University to the Charlottesville community.

Charlottesville, VA · 10d

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Izzie Begley running marathon to support addiction recovery

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — A member of the CBS19 team is trading the studio for the streets this weekend. Izzie Begley is running in the New York City Marathon this Sunday with her younger brother, Will.

Charlottesville, VA · 9d

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This Virginia Restaurant Brings The Flavors Of Nepal To The Table With Handmade Momos And Family Recipes

Yak momos. Wild boar curry. A crispy ring of fried rice flour bread paired with a tangy radish pickle. That lineup alone made me stop scrolling. This spot fills its dumplings with lamb, chicken, vegetables, yak, and even wild boar. Each plate comes with a special momocha masala and a roasted tomato sauce.

Alexandria, VA · 13d

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Virginia wineries look beyond the tasting room for Halloween

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia wineries are finding that a good glass of wine is only part of the experience. Across the Monticello Wine Trail, wineries are increasingly giving visitors other reasons to stay and return, adding live music, food, dancing, themed celebrations and outdoor activities to the traditional tasting-room experience.

Virginia · 9d

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Seafood Lovers Fill Up At These 5 Virginia All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Piled With Crab Legs

Some days a single plate of crab just will not cut it. Virginia sits right next to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic, so it makes sense that the state has plenty of buffets where crab legs keep coming back to the line. This list covers five all-you-can-eat spots, from...

Virginia · 11d

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Why We Should All Be Drinking More Wines From Monticello

In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, winemakers are building on Virginia’s long history with a diverse lineup of grapes.

Virginia · 10d

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This Virginia Farm Lets You Cuddle Fluffy Mini Highland Cows, Brush Their Coats And Feed Them By Hand

Somewhere outside Richmond, a herd of shaggy mini Highland cows is waiting for someone to brush their bangs. Yes, cow bangs. They are real, and they are glorious. The tours here are private and hands-on. You can feed these fluffy little cows by hand and spend real bonding time with them.

Gum Spring, VA · 16d

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10 Virginia Old School Restaurants That Still Do Things The Delicious Way

One Virginia diner got its start in 1929 inside a refurbished railroad dining car. The first menu was hot biscuits and vegetable soup. Peanuts came later, and honestly, I love how that happened. Another spot on this list has been handing out handmade waffle cones since 1904. A third has...

Virginia · 12d