Author: David McNair

  • Theaterville

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    From the Paramount and the Jefferson, to Live Arts and the mega-plex coming to the Stonefeild development, Charlottesville has loved its theaters. Now the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society on the DTM is hosting a new exhibit beginning this Friday, June 1. It’s called The Wealth of Theaters, and its a research project on the history…

  • First SuperClaw ever at the Jeff

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    For the first time ever, women from the first 8 theatrical ladies arm wrestling leagues will face off in this wild battle of arms, attitudes, and hair pieces! Women from VA, DC, LA, NY, TX, IL, and NC will thrash it out for the national title and Cape de CLAW, and they’ll each take home…

  • Bike rally, boar roast at Black Market Moto Saloon

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    Not technically the DTM, but the nightlife and culinary outposts at the end of East Market Street could one day be linked to the DTM via the Coal Tower trail and future development, so what the hell. Lunchbox, Black Market Moto Saloon, Beer Run, we welcome you. Plus, an event at the Black Market Moto…

  • Tilghman reads from his “dazzling” new novel at New Dominion

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    Fifteen years after the publication of his first novel Mason’s Retreat, UVA creative writing prof Christopher Tilghman revisits the Mason family and the Chesapeake Bay in his 2012 novel The Right-Hand Shore. And you can catch him reading and signing copies of the book at New Dominion Bookshop on Thursday, June 7 at 5:30pm. “A…

  • Street sounds: say hello to Mr. Durham

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    Another gem from Amoeba Films–that young man who plays violin on the DTM. His name is Dominic Isador Durham and he’s got a thing or two to say about what he brings to this world.

  • Love captured on the DTM

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    Local photographer Rob Garland with a beautiful portrait of an engaged couple on the DTM. Patriotic and sexy at the same time! Garland has shot for the The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Southern Living, among other publications. And, of course, does weddings. Check out his website here.

  • Paradox Pastry to open in May

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    Had a chance to visit with Jenny Peterson, a personal trainer who is opening a pastry shop in the Glass Building next to the Blue Grass Bakery & Grill–hence the name. Here’s what I wrote up for the Hook: Amidst construction work, unopened equipment boxes, stacked furniture, the smell of fresh paint, and general chaos,…

  • People watching pick: Baggby’s

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    Local blogger Ruth Kastenmayer shares one of here favorite places to sit and people watch on the DTM–a window seat at Baggby’s! So where is your favorite spot? From this seat  in the comfort of air conditioning one can see City Spaces, City Hall, the carousel, the Free Speech Monument, and the Pavilion – “people…

  • DTM towing tales: is towing too aggressive?

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    The Hook investigates a parking dynamic on the DTM that can ruin your visit downtown and cost you hundreds. Are lot owners being fair? Are those who get towed simply whining? You be the judge: “It was supposed to be a fun night out on the Downtown Mall for a pair of mothers: dinner followed…

  • Aaron Neville to play Paramount

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    The Paramount Theater just announced that Soul and R&B singer Aaron Neville will perform on June 26. Ticket’s aren’t available just quite yet, but you may want to be vigilant about this one. Those tickets could go fast. Neville has had four top-20 hits in the U.S. as a solo artists, and for many years…