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Movies and TV shows casting in Charlottesville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
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The Value Meal Comes to the Brewery
Late last year, the management team at Three Roads Brewing, which operates taprooms in Farmville and Lynchburg, Va., considered the McDonald’s McValue Menu. It delivered dependable daily deals, such as crispy chicken sandwiches and double cheeseburgers for around $3 each. Why not create a similar value-driven beer menu for Three Roads?
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The guitar sherpas: Picker’s Supply celebrates 50 years
Spend any time in downtown Fredericksburg and eventually your path will lead you to Picker’s Supply on Caroline Street. Guitars hang from the walls like artwork. A banjo from 1910 sits next to a gleaming electric. An 1868 Martin guitar rests in a coffin case. Tourists wander in out of curiosity. Players wander in and never really leave.
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The Pork Belly At This No-Frills Restaurant In Virginia Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s a moment when you bite into perfectly smoked meat that time seems to stop – that’s exactly what happens at Barbeque Exchange in Gordonsville, Virginia. The smoke hits your nose before you even walk through the door, a siren song of hickory and applewood that’s practically criminal in its ability to make your stomach growl.
C-Ville Weekly
Painter J.M. Henry let beauty get in the way
J.M. Henry left an indelible impression on those he encountered in Charlottesville. They remember his talent and commitment to art, his resiliency, his generosity, and his finely attuned sense of humor. “Interference: A Retrospective of the Paintings of J.M. Henry” at McGuffey Art Center celebrates the work of the artist who died in June 2025.
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This Stunning Boardwalk Hike Is Virginia’s Best Kept Secret For Outdoor Lovers
Tucked away in Woodbridge, Virginia, there’s a trail that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into a nature documentary. Neabsco Creek Boardwalk Trail isn’t your typical dirt path through the woods. This elevated wooden walkway takes you straight through a tidal wetland ecosystem where herons strut, turtles...
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Black-owned Virginia restaurants offer pay-what-you-can menus for Black History Month
PETERSBURG, Va. (WWBT) - Several black-owned Virginia restaurants are celebrating Black History Month by joining forces to offer pay-what-you-can menus all week long. “There are a lot of people that are not making it as well as they’d like to and this is a way for us to pay it forward and it’s a way for us to be that lift,” said Vonettia Calloway, co-owner of NuVegan Cafe Petersburg.
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People Drive From All Over Virginia To Eat At This Bunker With The State’s Best Burger
Can a fast food joint really be worth the drive? Ask anyone who’s made the trek to Front Royal, and they’ll tell you absolutely yes. Spelunker’s isn’t just another burger spot along the highway. It’s become a full-blown destination for folks craving seriously good comfort food that doesn’t skimp on quality or flavor.
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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Feb 16–22, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in Charlottesville and surrounding areas that you absolutely can’t miss. These are, at the very minimum, shows you should hit if you’re in the neighborhood—all the way up to cancel-your-plans, call the sitter, and buy your tickets right now.