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The University of Virginia McIntire Department of Art and Department of Anthropology present “Trash and Treasures of Charlottesville II.” The exhibit is the work of UVA artists Richard Crozier, Paul Barolsky and Sanda Iliescu, who display a range of objects of anthropological and aesthetic interest discovered since 2005. The artists present their archeological assemblage as a collective portrait of Charlottesville and a visual essay in “relational aesthetics (the theory of judging art works on the basis of inter-human relationships), which surpasses the previous exhibition in complexity and depth.” On view indefinitely in the display case of the Humbert Humbert foyer of Brooks Hall. 924-6123.
The Shenandoah National Park Trust features large-format photographs of Shenandoah National Park by Hullihen Williams Moore, who studied with Ansel Adams. A First Friday opening is scheduled for July 3, 5-7:30pm. 414 E. Market St. 293-2728.
A mysterious land in the Himalayas, Tibet is known as the country that sits “on top of the world.” Explore the unique culture and traditions created by people who thrive in this extraordinary landscape of mountains and valleys at the Virginia Discovery Museum. Visit a nomads tent. Learn the many uses of yaks in the highlands. Try blanket weaving or trade goods in the bustling market. Listen to Tibetan music while you dress in traditional garb for the Losar Festival, celebrating the Tibetan lunar New Year. Explore the Buddhist altars where all Tibetans worship. This exhibit opens young eyes to a fascinating world that remains one of the most inaccessible and intriguing places in Asia today. At the east end of the Downtown Mall. 977-1025.
The University of Virginia Library displays “Global Collections: Engaging the World,” an exhibition featuring “rare and unique international materials that reflect the lives of diplomats, missionaries, artists, and others, whose occupations and passions have led to remarkable foreign encounters. The record of these individuals’ travels illuminates the meaning and consequences of cross-cultural experiences.” UVA Central
Grounds, next to Alderman and Clemons Libraries. 243-2184.
Vetinary Emergency Treatment Service and Specialty (VETSS) shows Beate Casati’s exhibition of acrylic paintings, “Critters, Critters, Critters!” 1540 Airport Road. 973-3519.
Sticks Kebob Shop shows paintings by Jerry O’Dell. Pantops, 1820 Abbey Road. 295-52512.
The University of Virginia Art Museum presents “From Classic to Romantic: British Art in the Age of Transition,” an exhibition chronicling the changes in British art that took place at the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th century, when developments in politics, science, and psychology changed attitudes toward then-current ways of life and prospects for the future. 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.
Newtown Baking in Staunton features mixed-media paintings by Leslie Banta in the exhibit, “Landscapes & Abstractions.” 960 W. Beverley St. 540-885-3799.
Piedmont Virginia Community College features two exhibits: in the South Gallery, local fave Stacey Evans shows “Tracking People,” an exhibition of work from her “Trainscapes” series; and in the North Gallery, the stellar PVCC Art faculty presents its annual show, featuring work by Rick Weaver, Jeremy Seth Taylor, Fenella Belle, Rebekah Wostrel, Clay Witt, and many more. V. Earl Dickinson Building. 961-5202.
The C&O Gallery features geometric still lifes painted by Brigitte Turquois Freeman. 515 E. Water St. 981-2059.
The Gallery @ 5th & Water presents “17134 Carrico Mills Road,” an exhibition of paintings and photographs by Tina Wade and Nicole Butler. A First Friday opening is scheduled for December 3, 5:30-8pm. 107 5th St, SE (in the upstairs foyer of Hampton & Everett and Stoneking/von Storch). 979-9825.
The University of Virginia’s Ruffin Gallery presents prolific UVA painting prof Richard Crozier’s exhibit, “Recent Works.” A First Friday opening is scheduled for December 3, 5:30-7:30pm. 179 Culbreth Road. 924-6123.
The Charlottesville Community Design Center features “Housing the Future: Reinventing Where We Age,” an exhibit of innovative approaches to inclusive housing aimed at accommodating the needs of Charlottesville residents 65 and older. Work featured is from the University of Virginia’s ecoMOD studio and the Center for Universal Design at NC State. A First Friday opening is scheduled for December 3, 5:30-7:30pm. 100 5th St. NE. 984-2232.
Great Graphics celebrates its new location on the Downtown Mall with a group exhibition of watercolors depicting the Downtown Mall. Featured artists include Randy Sights Baskerville, Peter Almonte, Barbara Wachter, Rene Balfour, and Will Tomanek. A First Friday opening, featuring Dave Kannenensohn and Mike Rosensky playing jazz, is scheduled for December 3, 6-8pm. 507 E. Main St. 295-7260.
The Bridge presents “Great Gifts: A Holiday Shop,” featuring myriad affordable art pieces and handmade items, most available for less than $75. Curated by Sarah Carr, the show includes more than 45 vendors of unique objects. Because the show runs through January, gift certificates are available, so loved ones can pick own their own heart’s desire. A First Friday opening is scheduled for December 3, 5-9pm. 209 Monticello Road. 984-5669.
The Westminster Canterbury Gallery Walk in January will feature abstract tapestry designs by Jean Joseph Mertens and hooked rugs by Ann Smith. Both artists are residents of WCBR. 250 Pantops Mt. Rd., 972-3248.
Three Notch’d Grill in Crozet features local painter Meg West’s exhibition, “Local Sceneries, Local Landscapes.” 5790 Three Notch’d Road. 823-5507.
C’ville Arts features “The Studio Sale,” a one-month event when member artists slash prices on selected items. A First Friday opening is scheduled for January 7, 6-9pm. 118 E. Main St. on the Downtown Mall. 972-9500.
Angelo shows “James River Batteaux,” an exhibition of Randy Smith’s plein air oil paintings on wood panels. A First Friday opening is scheduled for January 7, 5:30-7:30pm. 220 E. Main St. 971-9256.
The Goochland Library features Stephanie M.T. Krehbiel’s exhibition, “Revisiting Photography in the Digital Age.” 3075 River Road, West Goochland. 804-556-4774.
The brand spanking new Sycamore Gallery showcases paintings by Michell Nevarr and wooden bowls by Nathan Hawkes. A First Friday opening is scheduled for January 7, 5:30-7:30pm. 608 Preston Ave., Unit 4 (between the Coke plant and Reid’s Supermarket). 960-4516.
Mudhouse displays photographer Bill Mauzy’s images examining aspects of the Free Speech Wall on the Downtown Mall, which Mauzy photographed daily for a year. A First Friday opening is scheduled for January 7, 6-8pm. 213 W. Main St. on the Downtown Mall. 984-6833.
The Niche in the Fine Arts Library screens long-time collaborators Darrin Martin and Torsten Zenas Burns’s Animatronlove, which “uses CGI technology designed for choreographers to stage a virtual dance between super heros and stars of the contemporary art world.” Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, Bayly Dr. (across from the Architecture School). For more information, visit http://thelibraryniche.blogspot.com.
The McGuffey Art Center presents two exhibitions: in the Sarah B. Smith Gallery, painter Steve Wolf shows “Rocks, Rivers, and Consolations”; and in the upstairs and downstairs gallery, McGuffey presents its annual “New Members Show.” A First Friday opening is scheduled for January 7, 5:30-7:30pm. 201 Second St. NW. 295-7973.
BozART Gallery features “Beyond the Bars,” an exhibition of artwork by inmates of the Regional Jail. Half of proceeds from sales will benefit the Shelter for Help and Emergency (S.H.E.). A First Friday opening is scheduled for January 7, 5-9pm. 211 W. Main St. 296-3919.
Splendora’s Gelato Cafe features works on paper by Jesse Wells that focus on “moments of naive and dangerous exploration.” 317 E. Main St. 296-8555.
The Baker Gallery in the Walker Fine Arts Center at Woodberry Forest School features painter William Van Doren’s “Moment & Horizon: The 365 Sunsets of 2010.” In addition, the Upper Walker Gallery shows Van Doren’s new project, “Tabula Rosa.” Four miles north of Orange, off Rte. 15. 540-672-3900.
Second Street Gallery presents two exhibitions: in the Main Gallery, Josephine Taylor’s “Monsterface + Bomb Landscape” comprises large-scale drawings in ink wash; and in the Dové Gallery, UVA art prof and local fave Kevin Everson’s “The Equestrians” screens. A First Friday opening is scheduled for January 7, 5-7:30pm, with artists’ talks at 6:30pm. 115 Second St. SE. 977-7284.
Warm Springs Gallery presents “Illuminations,” an exhibition of hand blown glass by national and international glass artists, including Jeffrey P’an, Fred Kaemmer, Carrie Gustafson, Keith Rowe, Garry Nash, Ola and Marie Hoglund. A first Friday opening is scheduled for January 7, 5-7:30pm. 105 Third St. NE. 245-0800.
Chroma Projects Art Laboratory presents three shows: In the main gallery, “TWIST: New work by Tate Pray; in the passage gallery, Lynn Putney’s “Meander; and in the Black Box, Noelle I.K. Gray’s “Emergence of Desire.” A First Friday opening is scheduled for January 7, 5-7pm. 418 E. Main St. 202-0269.
Organized by the New City Arts Initiative, the WVTF and Radio IQ Studio Gallery features Rachel Callahan’s “Surrender Series.” A First Friday opening is scheduled for January 7, 5-7pm, with catering by Feast! and Blenheim Vineyards. 216 Water St. 260-1635.
The Garage features North Carolina-based artist Erin Dobbins’s exhibition, “Addressing Self,” which examines the way women express themselves through attire. 250 First St. NE (across from Lee Park). For more info, visit http://thegarage-cville.com/.
The Staunton Augusta Art Center presents “5 Women, 5 Artists, 5 Friends,” an exhibition of paintings by Tracy Budd, Sandi D’Alessandro, Vera Dickerson, Nancy Stark, and Gari Stephenson. R.R. Smith Center for History and Art, 20 S. New St., Staunton. 540-885-2028.
The University of Virginia Art Museum presents “Southern Views/Southern Photographers,” a survey of recent museum acquisitions curated by UVA photography prof William Wylie. Included in the six-artist show are Sally Mann, Pamela Pechhio, and Emmet Gowin. 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.
The University of Virginia Art Museum presents “Society Portraits: Andy Warhol’s Photographic Legacy,” featuring black-and-white Polaroid and silver gelatin portraits shot by Warhol. 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.
Les Yeux du Monde presents stellar painter Megan Marlatt’s exhibition, “Molded from Complicated Mixtures,” the latest works in her ongoing examination of social concerns via children’s toys. 841 Wolf Trap Road. 973-5566.
Aaron Fein’s “White Flags,” featuring 60 national flags created from white cloth and white thread, is on view at Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall. 190 Rugby Road (next to Beta Bridge). For more information contact
In collaboration with the Kluge Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, The Bridge hosts a three-day artists in residence program with Australian artist Reko Rennie, a Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay/Gummaroi man from Melbourne, VIC, and American artist Frank Buffalo Hyde, a Nez Perce/Onondaga man who lives in Pittsburgh. The two artists will collaborate on the creation of a mural for The Green Piece Project, an eco-friendly mural series, located on the exterior south wall of The Bridge PAI facilities.
Knitters, beaders, stitchers - come one, come all to Crozet Library. Crafty types ages 8-108 can bring any project you’re working on (or interested in learning) and join this fun group for an hour of handcrafting and sharing. As you work on your own project, we’ll highlight a variety of craft techniques, allowing you to explore and expand your interests and creativity. Registration is requested and is ongoing. Drop-ins are welcome. In the old train station on Three Notch’d Rd. 823-4050.
The University of Virginia and The Paramount Theater present Stanley Nelson’s documentary, Freedom Riders, which tells the story of the more than 400 Americans who bravely took a stand (or a seat) to desegregate the public highway transit system. Julian Bond and Larry Sabato will introduce the film. 215 E. Main St. 979-1333.
Charlottesville High School PTO sponsors a screening of the nationally acclaimed documentary film Race to Nowhere at Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center. The film focuses on pressures faced by schoolchildren and their teachers in a culture obsessed with achievement, competition, and the pressure to perform and points to a silent epidemic in our schools: disengaged students, stress-related illness, depression and burnout, cheating, and young people arriving at college and the workplace unprepared or uninspired. A panel discussion with experts on education, child psychology, and college admissions will follow the screening. This film is for parents, educators, and anyone interested in children and education. Tickets can be purchased online at a discount, or at the door.1400 Melbourne Rd. 295-2676.
Prodigious young folk-pop singer-songwriter in the vein of Emmylou Harris and Alison Krauss.
Sahara Smith - The Real Thing
Sahara Smith - Are You Lonely
Hot gypsy jazz from the local guitar player.
Olivarez Trio - Choti
Olivarez Trio - Adieu, Bienville
Olivarez Trio - Chez Drennon
Olivarez Trio - Valse De Tchan Tchou
The University of Virginia Art Museum presents a lunchtime talk by UVA English prof Jerome McGann, who will discuss the exhibition, “From Classic to Romantic: British Art in the Age of Transition.” 155 Rugby Road. 243-2050.
Guest instructor Lynn Campbell introduces kids ages 5-9 to Yogadoodle at the Virginia Discovery Museum. With this fusion of traditional yoga postures and creative expression, children learn postures to help experience their physical sense while exploring sight, sound, and stillness with their peers. Registration required. On the east end of the Downtown Mall. 977-1025, ext. 9.
Led Zeppelin tribute band
buy tickets onlineThe Blue Ridge Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club hosts guest speaker Sarah Collins Honenberger at the Boar’s Head Inn on Wednesday, January 26 at 7pm. Honenbeger will pay homage to the classics and perseverance with the link between her latest novel Catcher, Caught and Salinger’s Holden Caulfield in a celebration of the anniversary of Salinger’s January 28, 2010 death. More details at [email protected] or 540-718-2032.
The University of Virginia screens Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian, a documentary that looks at how Hollywood movies have portrayed Native Americans through the history of cinema. A discussion follows the film. Ruffner Hall, Room 283.
Alt-country
Jim Waive and the Young Divorcees - Strike A Match
Yeah, yeah, Jolie Holland, folk-rock songwriter who splits the difference between California freak-folk and Texas Americana and was a founding member of the Be Good Tanyas. But the real draw here is Kyp Malone, the TV On The Radio guitarist who split off for the Rain Machine solo project, playing all the instruments himself on a killer set of songs which prove him a much more potent creative force than you’d have guessed based on the output from his other band.
Jolie Holland - Back Hand Blues
Jolie Holland - Black Stars
Jolie Holland - Crazy Dreams
Jolie Holland - I Wanna Die
Jolie Holland - Old Fashion Morphine
Jolie Holland - Springtime Can Kill You
The local guitarist and sax player lead their long-running killer jazz quartet through one more weekly gig.
80’s covers performed on acoustic instruments by members of local bluegrass fiends Old School Freight Train
Local singer-songwriter plays originals and jammy classic rock covers on acoustic guitar accompanied by loop samplers and other gizmos.
Kids in grades 1 and up can cuddle up with a warm blanket at Northside Library. No sewing is required for this crafty fleece cover up, but registration is. Albemarle Square. 793-7893.
The University of Virginia Art Museum hosts “Battle of Wonders,” featuring a literary contest, sculpture parade, performances, and exhibition inspired by the Museum’s current show, “From Classic to Romantic, British Art in the Age of Transition.” Curator Stephen Margulies and UVA art prof William Bennett have organized an imaginative and wild evening of art-filled and artful entertainment, with highlights such as a giant helium orb, a disembodied head of Frankenstein, and all manner of other fanciful shenanigans. 155 Rugby Road. For more information, contact Stephen Margulies, .
Award-winning local folk rock songwriter. Gunchux and Ryan Thompson open.
Galen Curry - Oh Mama
Galen Curry - I Tore Down A Mountain
The Office of African-American Affairs at the University of Virginia hosts Amiri Baraka, poet, playwright, and activist, for a reading and discussion of his work.
Born in 1934, in Newark, New Jersey, Baraka is the author of over 40 books of essays, poems, drama, and music history and criticism.
He has recited poetry and lectured on cultural and political issues extensively in the USA, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe.
January 27 from 7pm to 9pm at the Culbreth Theater. Directions. Info: 434-243-2080
Vicious mockery and other such shenanigans via guitar and cello
Barling and Collins - (That’s Right) I’m Looking At Your Girlfriend
Solo set from the Sons Of Bill guitarist.
Sam Wilson - A Melody Instead
Sam Wilson - In The Morning
Sam Wilson - Once In Your Life
Sam Wilson - Green Gates
Lo-fi bedroom freak-folk songwriter
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection and UVA’s McIntire Department of Art present “Beyond Walls,” a symposium discussing the work of Australian artist Reko Rennie, a Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay/Gummaroi man from Melbourne, VIC, and American artist Frank Buffalo Hyde, a Nez Perce/Onondaga man who lives in Pittsburgh. Both artists use street art techniques to mix pop-culture images with traditional indigenous art-making to comment on contemporary culture. UVA art professor Dean Dass will also speak. A reception in Ruffin Hall follows the symposium. Campbell Hall 152. 244-0234.
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection presents “Reko Rennie: Patternation,” a site specific installation by Reko Rennie, a Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay/Gummaroi man from Melbourne, VIC, who spent two weeks painting the interior of the Kluge-Ruhe rotating gallery. Free guided tours are available every Saturday at 10:30am. 400 Worrell Dr. 244-0234.
Michael Duffy, Time magazine’s assistant managing editor and Washington bureau chief, comes to the Miller Center to discuss the making of John F. Kennedy’s candidacy and campaign. In 1995, Duffy won the Gerald R. Ford Award for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency. He co-wrote 13 cover stories with his Time colleague Nancy Gibbs in 1996. Duffy won the 1998 Goldsmith Award for Investigative Reporting as a member of a team covering the campaign-finance scandals. He is the co-author of Marching in Place: The Status Quo Presidency of George Bush and The Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White House. When: Friday, January 28 at 1am.
The University of Virginia holds a Final Friday reception, with snacks and drinks, to celebrate the exhibition, “From Classic to Romantic: British Art in the Age of Transition,” as well as its new shows, “Southern Views/Southern Photographers” and “Society Portraits: Andy Warhol’s Photographic Legacy.” 155 Rugby Road. 924-3592.
The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection holds an opening reception for “Reko Rennie: Patternation,” a site specific installation by Reko Rennie, a Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay/Gummaroi man from Melbourne, VIC, who spent two weeks painting the interior of the Kluge-Ruhe rotating gallery. 400 Worrell Dr. 244-0234.
Once upon a time, a vile and devious Queen sought power over the kingdom by murdering an innocent and kind-hearted princess. The Old Michie Theatre is thrilled to present the amazing tale of Snow White in a special masked performance based on the original story from the Brothers Grimm. Join us this winter to learn the truth that we all hide behind our masks and reflect on the nature of Beauty. The performance combines masking, dance, and puppetry with a few twists and additions. 221 E. Water St. 977-3690.
The local leaders of the award-winning Kid Pan Alley children’s music program, including singer-songwriter-renaissance-woman and local favorite Terri Allard cap off their week-long residency at Burnley-Moran Middle School with a public concert.
Kid Pan Alley - My Shoes Are Spying On Me
Kid Pan Alley - My Dog Did My Homework
Kid Pan Alley - I Used To Know The Names Of All The Stars
The weary road warrior is a common theme in country music, but North Carolina songwriter PJ Bond actually earned his stripes in that field with his Year Of A Thousand Roommates phase, wherein he traveled the world for a year while touring and blogging, including a stop in Austria where his latest EP was recorded in one shot.
Ted Pitney and Megan Huddleston’s Americana band join the raucous bluegrass-rockers for a powerhouse local folk-rock lineup.
6 Day Bender - Kick Out The Fire
6 Day Bender - Devil Lets You Dance
6 Day Bender - Factory Man
Aggressive revolving-door dual-drummer Southern sludge metal outfit; recommended for fans of Mastodon and Baroness. Rosetta and Fight Amp open.
buy tickets onlineLocal folk trio.
Scuffletown - Barcelona, Someday
Scuffletown - Crazy Wind
Scuffletown - All These Roads Lead Out Of Town
Scuffletown - Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler
Modal and hard bop jazz saxophonist who follows closely in Coltrane’s giant footsteps and is best known for his 1970s stints with legends like Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, and Buddy Rich, and Elvin Jones.
1/28 $10-$15, 8pm.
“Suburban bluegrass” and old-time with tunes improvized instrumental breaks and harmonized vocals
Americana quartet
The Judy Chops - Drugs
The Judy Chops - Long Roads
The Judy Chops - Downbeat Poet
Dream-pop and garage rock. With Hot Lava and Left & Right.
White Laces - Motorik Twilight
Hot Lava - Apple+Option+Fire
Harmony-laden traditional bluegrass
Jazzy percussion master
Robert Jospé and Inner Rhythm - Blue Blaze
Robert Jospé and Inner Rhythm - Blue Rumba