Community
Charlottesville 365; Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, Fall 2010
October 4, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · 1 Comment
This year celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, one of my favorite annual events in Charlottesville! The Arts and Crafts festival is located in Crozet, VA (which is part of Albemarle County), in the Claudius Crozet Park. It attracts artists from all across the region; this year boasting over 100! All types of artists are represented, including clay, drawing, pastels, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, wood and more. There is truly something here for everyone! Not to mention, opening day on Saturday could be a great opportunity for some last minute Mother’s Day shopping! Or Sunday could be a great day to take the kids so mom actually get’s a day off!
In addition to all of the incredible art, there is all-day live entertainment, children’s activities, and wine tasting for the adults! This years vineyards include Flying Fox (one that I’ve heard so much about but have yet to try!), DelFosse, Mount Fair, Mountain Cove, Stone Mountain, and Well Hung Vineyards (who I’ve never heard of before, but whose creative name and logos got a chuckle!). One of the entertainment highlights is Kid Pan Alley, which is a duo of musical artists, Paul Reisler and Terri Allard, who travel from school to school creating music with students and inspiring them to create their own. This two day event is truly packed with fun things to do, and all of the proceeds go to benefit and maintain the beautiful Claudius Crozet Park, a well-known and well-attended park that is a highlight of the area.
For the kids- the Arts and Crafts Festival has face painting, sand art, make-your-own crafts, and of course the added benefit of all of the future benefits that will be returned to the park!
The 30th anniversary is sure to be a hit, and it is a perfect opportunity for gift shopping, wine tasting, and a day of outdoor enjoyment!
Will we see you there?
Festival Schedule
- Saturday October 9; 10:00am – 5:30pm
- Sunday October 10; 10:00am – 5:00pm
Admission
Gate Admission is $6 for adults, and children under 12 are free. Admission to the wine tent after entering gate is $8 and includes a souvenir glass.
Visit Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival’s facebook page for updates.
Visit Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival’s website for details!
Great photos of the Arts and Crafts Festival courtesy of their website;
Map to Claudis Crozet Park;
And, of course, if you like the Crozet area, here are some nearby homes to check out;
Showing properties
1 - 5 of 112.
See more city of Crozet real estate.
(all data current as of
5/22/2012)
-
$172,000 : 1511 Buck Rd, CROZET2 beds, 1 full bath
-
$995,000 : 2519 White Hall Rd, CROZET6 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
-
$279,500 : 1433 Ballard Dr, CROZET3 beds, 3 full baths
-
$210,000 : 5102 Browns Gap Tpke, CROZET3 beds, 2 full baths
-
$169,900 : 1849 Thurston Dr, CROZET3 beds, 1 full bath
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Charlottesville365; Second Annual Cville Pie Fest- Sunday October 3
October 1, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment
Coming up this Sunday- is the second annual Cville Pie Fest! A free event, fun for the whole family, and in support of a great cause.
First devised in 2009, by a handful of social media gurus tweeting, chatting, and blogging about how fun it would be to have a pie competition, this has now become an annual event celebrated in Charlottesville.
The pie fest is free to attendees, who pay only for $1 samples of each of the pies. Celebrity guest judges taste test and announce the winners, and everyone gets to enjoy great company! All of the proceeds go towards PACEM, which is the non-profit People and Communities Engaged in Ministry, which spends it’s time and dollars providing shelter to the homeless of Charlottesville, during the cold winter months.
Judging is done with a list of specific criteria and point scoring. From the PieFest Website;
When judging the pies, our panel of judges will be considering the following criteria:
- Overall flavor. No one wants a pie that doesn’t taste good, so this is the single most important judging criterion. It is worth twice of what any of the others are. Be sure that your pie is tasty, preferably delicious, and ideally divinely flavored. 10 points.
- Crust. The crust separates a good pie from a fantastic pie. People who are serious about pie are very serious about crust, and a poor crust will virtually ruin a pie experience for them. 5 points.
- Presentation. They say you eat with your eyes first. A beautiful pie will make the judges hungry for more, and they will be expecting greatness. If you can make your pie look as great as it tastes, you will be on your way to a winning pie. 5 points.
- Originality/Traditionality. This is a specialty of the Cville Pie Fest. Sometimes a pie will transport you back to your childood, reliving the ideal life of the best apple pie you’ve ever eaten. They will remind you of holidays, and favorite relatives, and all of the good times you’ve ever had in your life when a pie has been present. These are the Traditional Pies. Other pies break new ground in pie making. There may be a flavor combination never before dreamed, or something that would ordinarily be a whole fruit that is, instead, a custard pie. Whatever it is, we may never have seen it before. These are the Original Pies. Cville Pie Fest pies should be one or the other. A minor deviation from tradition will get neither points for Originality nor Traditionality, but going big one way or the other could get you the full points for this category. 5 points.
Join us for the PieFest- no need to RSVP, just show up! Sunday October 3 from 3P – 5P. Located at the Haven at First and Market.
University of Virginia’s Darden Business Institute Ranked #7 in Entrepreneurship
September 30, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment
From the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce September 30 ChamberBits Newsletter;
“Darden Ranks #7 in The Nation for Entrepreneurship
The 2010 Princeton Review Ranking for Entrepreneur Magazine places Darden in the top of the class for graduate studies. Over $1 Million in entrepreneurship scholarships awarded annually; recently unveiled i.Lab rooted in multi-disciplinary thinking.
Academics complemented by unwavering commitment to experience-based approach for creating successful entrepreneurial ventures.
From over 2,000 schools surveyed by The Princeton Review for Entrepreneur magazine, the Darden School of Business’s entrepreneurship program ranked #7 in the nation in the graduate category of the survey.
“Students at Darden discover that entrepreneurship is learned, not innate, and that being entrepreneurial is about “effectual” and not “causal” thinking,” said Philippe Sommer, Director of Darden’s newly created Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. “That’s a very powerful proposition in today’s business environment. Not only do we invest heavily in academics, with top ranked faculty and game-changing courses emerging from Darden’s Batten Institute, but we also build on this academic foundation with an unrelenting focus on experience-based programs and initiatives that empower our students to create successful businesses. Our hands-on approach has extended to new UVA-wide programs, such as the UVA Entrepreneurship Cup and the UVA Venture Summit, helping to create a vibrant and extensive entrepreneurial ecosystem university-wide.”
“Behind the top ranked schools is not only a great formal classroom experience, but a cross-disciplinary approach to teaching entrepreneurship that embraces and encourages a student’s vision to build a successful business,” said Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s senior vice president of publishing and nationally recognized expert on college admissions.
A number of new or expanded initiatives continue to distinguish Darden’s entrepreneurship program. Earlier this year, Darden celebrated 10 years of success with its Business Incubator and unveiled its new i.Lab, a state-of-the-art learning environment complemented by an experience-based curriculum that inspires a new approach to teaching innovation and entrepreneurship. Other initiatives include a recently launched entrepreneurship concentration and a new alumni mentoring program and network. Darden’s upcoming annual Entrepreneurship Conference will explore the essentials to developing a new business, from idea generation to launch to exits, and, for the first time, will include an informal concept competition for alumni. “
Charlottesville365; Monticello’s Inaugural Wine Festival
September 15, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment
Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to try 10 of Virginia’s best wineries in a one-of-a-kind location
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello- Courtesy of Elizabeth Swider
– Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of the Independence and third president of the United States. Jefferson is considered America’s first distinguished viticulturist and was the wine consultant for other founding fathers including Washington, Monroe and Madison.
For the first time, on Saturday September 18, Monticello will host a wine festival. The event will take place on the historic West Lawn, with music from the Afton String Quartet and the Virginia Gentleman Fine Men’s Acappella.
Wineries:
- Afton Mountain Vineyards
- Barboursville Vineyards
- Gabriele Rausse Vineyards
- Jefferson Vineyards
- Keswick Vineyards
- King Family Vineyards
- Kluge Estate
- Pollock Vineyards
- Veritas Vineyards
- White Hall Vineyards
During the festival you can tour Jefferson’s home, hear live music on the West Lawn (after normal visiting hours) and enjoy the rare opportunity to walk Jefferson’s historic garden after hours. Local wine experts will be on hand to answer questions about our region’s finest wines and how they compare to the vintages that Jefferson enjoyed.
Information
www.monticello.org/winefestival
September 18, 6-9 p.m. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
You can purchase your tickets online or by calling the reservations office at (434) 984-9881. Tickets are $55. Same day tickets are also available. Ticket price includes general admission, a walk-through house tour, commemorative tasting glass, wine tastings, and parking.
Gourmet bread and cheese boxes available for an additional $30 (serves two).
Reserved tables for 8 or more are available and include premiere seating, a gourmet cheese platter, three bottles of wine and a special tour of Jefferson’s wine cellar. Please call Kathy Del Rosso at 434-984-9826 to purchase a reserved table.
Charlottesville 365; Virginia Discovery Museum’s Friday Date Night Drop-Off Program
July 5, 2010 by Jenée Libby · Leave a Comment
A NIGHT OUT FOR YOU AND YOUR KIDS!
Are you dying to finally have that date night you’ve always promised yourselves? Have you ever wished there was a place you could drop off your kids right on the Downtown Mall so you could go to dinner or Fridays After Five? Has your child ever wished they could play in the Virginia Discovery Museum after hours when the crowds have dispersed?
Well, guess what? You can! As requested by our visitors, the Virginia Discovery Museum now has a Date Night Drop Off Program! Every Friday from 5:30pm to 8pm throughout July and August, you can drop off your 3-8 year old while you enjoy all the amenities the Downtown Mall has to offer. Sip some wine over dinner, go shopping, grab a gelato, or catch the free show at Fridays After Five. The Museum has got childcare covered.
And it’s so much better than a babysitter! We keep groups small, so kids have tons of room to discover the Museum, and each week there’s a different educational theme and craft to make during the evening’s program:
July 9th – Rousseau Jungles
July 16th – Glow in the Dark Night
July 23rd – Byzantine Art
July 30th – A Night in Egypt
August 6th – Medieval Times
August 13th – Arrrr Matey!
August 20th – Pointillism
August 27th – Bead Making
A healthy dinner of cheese pizza, carrot sticks, and fruit juice is included in the registration fee, as well as lots of free time to play in the Museum. Sign up today and have that date night you’ve always wanted – the Museum will take care of the rest!
INFORMATION:
Fridays 5:30-8pm, Ages 3-8
(we request your 3-year-old be fully potty trained)
VDM Members $20/ Non-members $25 (siblings discount $5).
Cancellation fee of $10 after 12pm on the day before registered program. No refund for same-day cancellation. Space is limited to 12 children per week and will not run without a minimum of 4 children. Registrants will be notified by 5pm on the night before the program if we need to cancel. Payment is due when child is registered for program.
Call 434-977-1025 to register your child.
Visit the Discovery Museum Website here!
Visit the Discovery Museum on Facebook
Map to the Discovery Museum
Charlottesville 365: Devil’s Backbone Brewing Co.
June 29, 2010 by MJ Arquette · Leave a Comment
In our world of busyness it is often times difficult to spend real quality time with the ones you love. As a new Mom, who works a 9-5 job outside of the home, I hardly ever have non-working time that is without a scheduled obligation, grocery store trip, or general housecleaning/yard work. That’s why I made it my goal that on my husband’s first Father’s Day, we would forego any normal weekend ritual to take a day and celebrate our new family doing some of the things he truly enjoys. No easy task, given the fact that Father’s Day fell in a short 36 hour window we had to ourselves between Summer family visits.
My husband grew up in northern New York State, about an hour outside of the Adirondack Park. He spent his childhood in the midst of the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping in the mountains. Thankfully, our piece of Central Virginia has some fabulous areas that if you close your eyes for just a minute – probably in the Summer- you could be in either place.
Devil's Backbone Patio Seating
Part 2 – my “sure thing” – a return trip to Devil’s Backbone Brewery. (for part 1, see post, here) We turned left out of Chile’s Peach Orchard and traveled through Greenwood, and drove 151 to Devil’s Backbone. Vistas galore, beautiful homes and Zac Brown on the radio created the perfect setting. Summer in Central Virginia is here. We arrived to a full parking lot at Devil’s Backbone; no big surprise there. The building is reminiscent of a Colorado Ski Lodge with grand stone pillars adorning the entrance, a large wrap patio and stone fireplaces. There are seating areas with booths and tables to the left and right of the hostess stand, and of course, the bar to the back with bistro tables. They have recently updated their menu and of course, offer tasty microbrews to sample on-site or take home in a growler. There was a nice breeze so we opted for outside seating. There are some awesome new additions to the menu, so it was difficult to make a decision. Standouts include Baja Fish Tacos, Grilled Cheese Mo’Different, Chicken Rustica Sandwich, and Espresso Bistro Steak – to name a few.
Devil's Backbone 8 Point IPA
After some contemplation, we decided to start with the Nachos and our beer selections were Eight and Ten Point IPA’s, respectively. The nachos were great – piled high with cheese, black beans and peppers and accompanied by a sides of guacamole, salsa and sour cream – you couldn’t beat it for $8. Honestly, after that we were full, but the entrees sounded too tasty to pass up so he selected the Baja Fish Tacos, while I chose the Veggie Burger with Sweet Potato Fries. Now, I’m a red meat kind of girl, but being that I just gobbled the Peach Sundae an hour before, I thought I would try something lighter, and different. It was my first experience with a Veggie Burger, and I admit that I might be hooked. It was a patty of rice, black beans and corn and came with a southwest mayo, tomato, lettuce and onion. The sweet potato fries were also tasty. My husband’s Baja Fish Tacos were double wrapped and came with a medium fruit salsa which was pineapple based. Also, super tasty. Awesome all around! While we didn’t need it, I do want to note that they have a kid’s menu with items reasonably priced at $3.95. I would advise anyone to check their website as well – they ALWAYS have cool things going on including live music and many food / drink specials.
As we traveled home to Ruckersville, we waved goodbye to the mountains. My husband was happy and relaxed. I declared the day a complete success. Our family was able to spend father’s day “really” together. I feel fortunate to live in an area with so much to offer, even a close getaway to a place that resembles roots for my husband and I. I hope you enjoy the Summer and are able to take a trip to the mountains at some point- Enjoy!
Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company on the Internet;
facebook
web
Map to Devil’s Backbone
-
- Devil’s Backbone Patio Seating
-
- Devil’s Backbone 8 Point IPA
Charlottesville 365; Charlottesville Restaurant Week
June 28, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · 1 Comment
I could not have been more excited than I was to hear that Restaurant Week was coming to Charlottesville twice last year, and now, it’s back!
From July 12-18, 2010, Charlottesville has 20 restaurants participating in “Restaurant Week”, which involves $26/person prix-fixe menus, all of three courses- an appetizer, entree, and dessert. According to the Restaurant Week website, the last Restaurant week held in Charlottesville in early 2010 earned over $10,000 for the local food bank! ($1 of every $26 meal is donated!) It’s tough to pass up the opportunity to dine at some of Charlottesville’s most highly desired restaurants all for a low cost and a great cause!
It’s not too early to start making reservations, and most of these restaurants will completely fill up, so book your plans now!
The following 20 restaurants are participating in the July 2010 Charlottesville Restaurant Week;
- Aberdeen Barn
- Al Dente Ristorante
- Bang!
- Blue Light Grill
- The Boat House
- Brassiere Montiel
- C&O
- Camino
- Carmello’s
- Fossett’s at Keswick Hall
- Horse and Hound
- l’etoile
- Maya
- The Melting Pot
- Orzo Kitchen and Wine Shop
- Old Mill Room at The Boar’s Head Inn
- The Pointe at The Omni
- The Shebeen
- Ten
- Ventana
Photo Courtesy of the Charlottesville Restaurant Week Website; http://cvilleyum.com/
Visit the Restaurant Week website to check out the prix-fixe menus for each restaurant!
Some insider’s tips for Restaurant Week;
- Start looking through the menu’s now and pinpoint some places you’d like to go.
- Book, now!
- Call each restaurant individually to make your reservation, and make sure to tell them you are participating in Restaurant Week!
- Make your reservation on time, or you may get skipped!
- All reservations are first come, first served, and some of the restaurants will fill up very early! If you can’t get a reservation at a place you’d like, you can try calling them on the day-of to see if any of their booked reservations had to cancel.
- Don’t forget that tax and tip aren’t included! Plan accordingly!
From the Restaurant Week website;
“For any diner who has ever dreamed about fine dining without breaking the bank, Restaurant Week is that dream… come true. Modeled on similar events in other cities, this is seven days of good food and good fun. Diners get to choose from each participating restaurant’s special prix fixe menu and enjoy three courses— an appetizer, an entree, and dessert— for just $25 [CORRECTION- actually $26 this year]. (Beverages, tax, and gratuity not included.)
Charlottesville Restaurant Week is July 12-18, 2010.
[From About Restaurant Week » Charlottesville Restaurant Week - ]
