Saturday, April 19, 2008
MUSIC IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
Join us for Fridays After Five - a favorite summertime music tradition in Charlottesville. A fun, FREE community musical event and a great way to launch your summer weekends! Featuring local and regional artists and a variety of musical styles from rock and blues to salsa and reggae.
Enjoy these great acts:
April 25 - Kings of Belmont and 6 Day Bender
May 2 - Eli Cook
May 9 - Trees on Fire and Need to Breathe
May 16 - Abbey Road
May 23 - The Groove Train
May 30 - The Lee Boys
June 6 - The Original Charlottesville AllStars
June 13 - Bob Jospe's Inner Rhythm with Heather Maxwell
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Charlottesville Virginia Garden Week




After too much cold weather, spring is finally here! Find the sure cure for cabin fever by joining us for Historic Garden Week in Virginia, April 19 - 27, 2008, the 75th anniversary tour season.
Visit Charlottesville, stay with us at The Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm and drink in the springtime beauty of Central Virginia. The Charlottesville area gardens that will be open include:
*Morven open on Saturday, April 19 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been open for Garden Week since 1933.
*Greenwood Country Homes and Gardens will be seen Sunday and Monday, April 20 (1 - 6 p.m.) and 21 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.).
*The University of Virginia Gardens, including the Pavillion homes and gardens and Carr's Hill, the private home of the University President and Mrs. John T. Casteen, will be open on Tuesday, April 22 (10 a.m - 5 p.m.).
As the nation's oldest and largest statewide tour, Garden Week, throughout the state, will present four centuries of Virginia's rich heritage with more than 30 house and garden tours across the Commonwealth. Properties on the tour range from farmhouses to city houses; historic manors to new-millennium villas; formal to informal - from the Chesapeake Bay to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
You may find schedule and ticket information at www.VAGardenweek.org or at the Charlottesville Garden Club site at www.gardeninginvirginia.org.
Virginia Festival of the Book -- Book Festival in Charlottesville March 26 - 30, 2008

Virginia Festival of the Book
March 26 - 30
Charlottesville, VA
This post is for book lovers everywhere! Set aside a day or two or more in late March to indulge your reading habit, meet fellow bookaholics and rub elbows with famous authors.
You will need a peaceful place to stay and Sugar Hollow is just the spot on 70 scenic acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In honor of the Festival at the Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm we are offering a special rate of 10% per-night discount for anyone staying 2 nights or more from March 26 through March 30.
This 16th annual book festival brings together writers and readers to celebrate reading, literacy and literary culture. The five days of mostly free literary events are open to the public.
Walter Mosley, Mike Farrell, Roger Mudd, Jan Karon, Adriana Trigiani, Homer Hickam and many others. Essayists, poets, novelists, mystery writers, business writers, political writers, science writers, historical writers, children's writers -- there are authors and topics of interest for everyone.
Interested in others' opinions of the Festival of the Book? Check out this blog.
Interested in meeting the authors? You might enjoy the Authors Reception. This is one of the few ticketed events -- and well worth it!
Authors Reception - ($25)
Sat. March 29 - 6 – 7:30 PM
Enjoy an evening of fine food and socializing with Festival of the Book authors at Carr's Hill, Home of U.Va. President. Purchase your ticket.
You deserve a break! Check out the interesting book events at the Festival and plan your stay with us during the last week of March. You'll be glad you did!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
WINE WEEKEND DINNER

Back by popular demand!
Friday and Saturday, February 29 and March 1.
A few spaces remain -- make your reservations now! (Call 1-866-566-7388 or make a reservation on line at www.sugarhollow.com.)
The
This special weekend includes a two night stay at the
On Saturday night guests will enjoy a fine dining dinner at Veritas Vineyard including 5 courses accompanied by specially selected Veritas wines. Transportation to and from dinner will be provided. The weekend will wrap up with a full breakfast at the
The all-inclusive package price includes a guest room for 2 nights, the Friday evening reception, the VIP winery tour, catered dinner, full country breakfasts, transportation to and from the dinner and all taxes and gratuity.
The following rooms are still available:
Butterfly and Garden Rooms $630
Hunt Country and Seven Springs $720
Shenandoah Suite $950
To make a reservation call 1-866-566-7388 or go to our website at www.sugarhollow.com and make a reservation on line. We look forward to having you as our guest!
Saturday, January 05, 2008
JOIN US FOR WINTER WEEKEND SPECIALS!

Catered dinner on Saturday evening
$30 per person plus tax and gratuity
Menu
Entree choice: Beef Burgundy or Tilapia
Flavorful vegetables and homemade bread
** Reserve a non-fireplace room for 2 nights and receive one complimentary dinner. **
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FEBRUARY - SWEETHEART'S MONTH SPECIAL
Catered dinner on Saturday evening
Menu
Entree choice: Beef Burgundy or Chicken Piccata
** Reserve a non-fireplace room for 2 nights and receive two complimentary dinners. **
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Presidents' Weekend Special
Catered dinner on Saturday evening
Menu
Entree choice: Beef Burgundy or Baked Salmon
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
CHRISTMAS AT THE PARAMOUNT
A Christmas Story - Saturday, December 8, 4 & 7 pm. Tickets available at the Box Office.
White Christmas - Sunday, December 9, 4 & 7 pm. Tickets available at the Box Office.
A Christmas Carol - Saturday, December 15, 3 & 7 pm. Tickets available at the Box Office.
Christmas At The Paramount - Friday, December 21, 8 pm. The Oratorio Society, an affiliate of the McIntire School of Music, will present its annual holiday concert. The family-friendly concert program will also include a selection of favorite holiday carols, including the rousing Musicological Journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas/, a particular favorite of Musical Director L. Thomas Vining.
Everything to meet your Holiday gift giving and decorating needs can be found at the Holiday City Market. Unique gifts and decorations that are handmade, homemade, or homegrown at City Hall Plaza at the East End of the Downtown Historic Mall. Every Friday and Saturday, 10 - 5 through Christmas. For more information, call 434-970-3260.
Special Holiday tours at Monticello
Holiday Signature Tours offer visitors an intimate look at how the holidays were celebrated in
The Christmas Season will be celebrated at Ash Lawn-Highland with a variety of special events:
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DelFosse Vineyards and Winery is one of the newest wineries in
Afton Mountain Vineyards -
Oakencroft Winery-
White Hall Vineyards - December 15th & 16th: Dessert Wine Weekend. For more information call 434-823-8615.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS - DELFOSSE VINEYARD AND WINERY
Come and Enjoy our late Summer Events. | |
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Join us for an afternoon of fun and enjoy a barbecue prepared by BBQ Brothers.. All you can eat buffet includes: Reservations are Required
Come join us for another one-of-a-kind 'Vive la France' celebration at DelFosse Winery. Enjoy having your feet washed before you stomp the grapes. We may even use them in making some wine! Wear a French beret and receive a free glass of wine. Modeled on the "Fete de St-Vincent", the patron saint of French 'vignerons', this event is a traditional celebration of the harvest, with lots of fun for all. Spend the afternoon dancing to the sounds of our live band. A fantastique "French spelling for fantastic" Bistro Menu will be served from various stations. Reservations are Required
Come join us for a Spanish Wine Dinner (with DelFosse wines) and enjoy the traditional dishes of Spain. Reservations are Required | |
Also check out our Specials, our New Wine Releases, and our Exclusive Events
DelFosse Vineyards and Winery is one of the newest wineries in Virginia located less than 30 minutes South of Charlottesville. We are dedicated to the production of high quality premium varietal wines. All of us here are very excited about the releases of our award winning 2005 and upcoming 2006 wines. We hope you will be as pleased with our wines as we are. You are invited to come explore the wines and enjoy the bucolic environment of the winery and our new tasting venue at the Pavillion at the Plaza. | |
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