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Welcome to Charlottesville!

July 18, 2011 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

This is a great video produced by a local UVa law student here in town.  Great overview of all that Charlottesville has to offer and the rich lifestyle that so many are drawn to!

Charlottesville 365; Cville Sheblogs

January 9, 2011 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · 1 Comment 

Cville Sheblogs- Virginia’s premier women bloggers.

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Virginia National Bank – Pantops to discuss blogging issues. Join us! 8:30AM – 10:00AM. You are welcome to attend twice before choosing whether or not to join!

Visit the Sheblogs page on Facebook to find out the topic for the upcoming meeting.

Mission:
Our mission is to support and educate all levels of women bloggers. Whether you’re in the process of launching a blog, or you’re actively blogging, this group is for you!

Membership:
Cville Sheblogs offers two levels of involvement, which are focused on connecting both training and educating beginning bloggers and offering more experienced bloggers a chance to meet other bloggers, learn from each other, and participate in training and educating our novice participants.Membership dues are assessed each December and dues are prorated on a quarterly basis throughout the year.

• Basic Membership: $50 for 12 months. Basic members will get the latest information on Cville Sheblogs discussions through the Google groups mailing group plus the opportunity to attend monthly meetings and social events.
• Elite Membership: $75 for 12 months. Elite members may have up to two blogs featured on the Cville Sheblogs website aggregate (plus have the option to pay $5 for each additional blog), and each member’s blog/biz will be featured on the Cville Sheblogs Facebook favorite pages and blog posts from Cville Sheblogs entered into Facebook and Twitter for additional social media and Google exposure for your blog and your brand. As an elite member, you’ll be among the first to know about conference registration, and receive priority admission for workshops and seminars. Through our local blog workshops and seminars, seasoned bloggers that are elite members have the potential to gain experience and compensation as conference speakers. All elite members will help shape the growth and focus of our group!

Charlottesville 365; Charlottesville Restaurant Week January 24-30

January 9, 2011 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · 1 Comment 

Even now that Restaurant Week is a Charlottesville tradition, I still get excited as ever when they are announced!

From January 24-30, 2011, Charlottesville has 16 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, previous Restaurant weeks held in Charlottesville have 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!

As of January 9, the following 16 restaurants are participating in the January 2011 Charlottesville Restaurant Week;

• Aberdeen Barn


Photo Courtesy of the Charlottesville Restaurant Week Website; http://cvilleyum.com/

• Bang!
• Blue Light Grill
• Brassiere Montiel
• Brookville
• 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
• Ten

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 January 24-30, 2011.

Charlottesville365; Charlottesville Craft Attack 5th Annual Craftacular!

December 10, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

Don’t miss out on the 5th Annual Holiday Craftacular! This should be a fun event, showcasing some of our favorite local artists, and is a great opportunity to do some last minute holiday shopping! This is a great way to support our local artists and buy local for the holidays!

Some of my favorites on the list are By Cary, and Meg Runion with her beautiful hand-made photo frames! Be sure to go check them both out!

Craftacular Open Hours:
Friday, December 10, 4pm-8pm
Saturday, December 11, 10am-5pm

Location:
OpenSpace (next to downtown ACAC)
455 Second St. SE.

Be sure to visit the Craft Attack Site to learn more

Information from the Craftacular website…

Don’t miss our gorgeous semi-annual shopping event this weekend, showcasing many of your favorite designers from Craftaculars past, as well as fresh new faces. This lovely and eclectic collection will surely meet your holiday shopping needs, and then some. You’ll find locally hand made jewelry, pottery, soft sculpture, mixed media art, journals, clothing, photography, housewares, photo frames, knitted goods, textile designs and more.

Why?!
A portion of our proceeds will benefit the Foothills Child Advocacy Center, so feel good about shopping locally while supporting an organization that plays such a vital role in the strength of our fabulous community!

We can’t wait to get set up again at the lovely OpenSpace! Find twinkly lights and glowing globes for a festive atmosphere Friday evening, or find sunlight pouring in all day Saturday. Either way, light refreshments and plenty of good cheer await. Bring your friends and your holiday shopping list, and we’ll see you soon!

Will we see you there tonight?

Charlottesville 365; Junior League of Charlottesville Mistletoe Market

November 14, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

On Sunday, November 14, the Junior League of Charlottesville will present the 7th Annual Mistletoe Market at the Omni Hotel from 10am – 6pm.

Mistletoe Market is a one day holiday shopping event featuring artisans, craft-makers, and merchants from throughout Virginia and beyond. This year’s event will feature a children’s activity table with free holiday-themed crafts and activities by One Creative Cookie.

Then, stay downtown and eat at Siips!  Ticketholder will receive a 5% discount and Siips will donate 5% of food sales to the Junior League of Charlottesville.

Tickets are $5.00 (10 and under are free). Tickets will be available at the door the day of the event. The first 500 shoppers to purchase tickets at Mistletoe Market will will receive a free gift from Albemarle Family.

Thank you Albemarle Family and Charlottesville Welcome Book for sponsoring Mistletoe Market! Look for our ad in this season’s Charlottesville Welcome Book and Albemarle Family’s October Issue.

Check back for more announcements as well as merchant and sponsor spotlights!

Some tips for the big day;

• Go early if you can!  Lots of vendors bring their items out in waves, but there are always some really unique, great things to choose from earliest in the day!
• Cost is $5 at the door.  Cash is best, but checks are accepted!
• Shop around and scout everything out first- many of the vendors will out things off to the side for you to return to purchase later!
• Bring your friends, the more the merrier!

2010 Mistletoe Market Vendors
Absolutely Eva
All About The Girl, Inc
Ann Hill Williams
Artwork by Andrea
Bass Rocks Ribbon Company
BeautiControl, Inc
Bee’s Knees Studio: Art by Erica Vess
Biscotti Goddess
Chesapeake Bay Christmas Co.
Confetti
Cookie Lee Jewelry
Discovery Toys
Erin McDermott Jewelry
Fandangle
Ginny Rogan Calligraphy
Girls Day Out
Junior League of Charlottesville’s Casino Night
Junior League oF Hampton Roads
Katherine’s Naturals
Kayzie Designs
KellyGirl Glass & Ceramics
Love Lines
Mass A’Peel – Jam with a Twist
Meg Runion Studios
Natural Violet
One Creative Cookie
Paper and Ink Designs
Pearl
Peter Blair Accessories
Polkadots & Moonbeams
Primary Eyecare
Queen of Puddings
Rebecca Steele
Red Rocker Candy
ReGreen, LLC
River’s Edge Custom Jewelry
Shore Huggers
Spice Rack Chocolates
Stella & Dot
Sweetpea Prints
Sweet Tea
Tastefully Simple
Top It Off Accessories
The Pampered Chef
Thirty Gifts
Usborne Books and more
Whitley Designs LLC
Willie’s Toy Box
Willow House

Charlottesville 365; The Virginia Film Festival

November 1, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

The 23rd Annual Virginia Film Festival at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville

A major event that headlines in Charlottesville every year is the Virginia Film Festival, featuring 100 hand-selected films over 4 days.  The 2010 Virginia Film Festival will be held November 4-7, 2010.

Some of the exciting ones this year include some hyper-local films, such as The Parking Lot Movie about the parking garage on UVA’s corner, and Wahoowa: Cavalier Football, highlighting many years of UVA football history.

One of the greatest things about the film festival is affordability (student tickets are often free), the fun community-focused events surrounding specific movies, the celebrity guest appearances, and the great proximity of everything- it is extremely easy to see several movies in the short 4 days span.

From the Virginia Film Festival website;

The Virginia Film Festival is presented by the University of Virginia’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

The Virginia Film Festival is a four-day celebration of the magic of the movies featuring first-run features and timeless classics, high-profile industry insiders and up-and-coming stars, and filmmakers from throughout Virginia and beyond.  Taking place every autumn at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, the Virginia Film Festival has brought the best in contemporary and classic cinema to its audiences for nearly twenty-five years.  An array of leading cultural experts lead fascinating lectures and discussions, providing unique insight into not only the world of film, but the world in which we live. A collection of special events throughout the weekend invites the entire community to dive into the art of film in exciting new ways.

The Stars Come to Charlottesville

Festival selections range from Hollywood premiers to classic, documentary, and experimental video.  Panels and discussions illuminating a variety of facets of the films, from behind-the-scenes secrets of production to explorations of cultural relevance, complement the screenings.  The festival taps into the local intellectual resources of professors, experts, and creative types, as well as bringing in actors, directors, and producers from Hollywood and New York, to create these memorable events.

Previous landmark screenings have included a 25th Anniversary tribute to In the Heat of the Night and Sidney Poitier; Distinguished Filmmaker presentations to Robert Altman, John Sayles, Emile de Antonio, and Arthur Penn; and Roger Ebert’s “shot by shot” workshops on classics such as Vertigo, Sunset Boulevard, and The Third Man. Memorable premiere events have included an advance screening of Mother & Child with actress Cherry Jones and director Rodrigo Garcia; and a live producer’s commentary of the show True Blood featuring its creator Alan Ball. Other guests have included Jimmy Stewart, Vanessa Redgrave, Anthony Hopkins, Sandra Bullock, Nicolas Cage, Gena Rowlands, Sigourney Weaver, William Styron, Ross McElwee, Matthew Broderick, and Cherry Jones.

The film festival begins this Thursday, November 4 and runs through Sunday, November 7- be sure to book your tickets and reserve your seats at the festival now!

What films are you planning to see?

Charlottesville 365; Walnut Creek Park

October 10, 2010 by Elizabeth Muse · Leave a Comment 

One of the great things about the Charlottesville area is the variety of outdoor activities that are available.  We have mountains to hike, rivers to raft and beautiful state and local parks to explore.

Walnut Creek Park is one of the many gems in the countryside that you should definitely visit.  Walnut Creek is in Albemarle County, just a short 15-minute drive south of Charlottesville.  You can rent a canoe, play frisbee golf on a large course or swim at the “beach” by the lake during the warm months of the year.  There are miles of mountain biking trails for riding enthusiasts.  The bike trails are also great for walking, but you do you need to pay attention and be ready to step aside when bikers are coming.

I have recently been spending quite a bit of time at Walnut Creek Park “socializing” our puppy from a local shelter and meeting all sorts of new people at the same time.  The park is a great place to take a dog for an on-leash walk.  You can walk through the woods on different trails that are tagged based on their difficulty. You can also walk on a lovely trail that winds its way around the end of the lake.

If you are a fisherman, you need to bring your rod and reel out to Walnut Creek Park. I have seen folks fishing from the sides of the lake, as well as from boats that they have launched themselves.  You could also fish from one of the many canoes that are available for rent.

All in all, Walnut Creek Park is a great place to spend an hour or an entire day.

- Guest post by Elizabeth Muse / http://www.ADaysOuting.com

Click here to visit the Walnut Creek Park website.

Map to Walnut Creek Park

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