6 CVille Commandments
1. Thou Shalt Sing The Praises Of Bodos To The Unconverted
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10 Most American Aspects Of CVille
10 Of The Coolest People In CVille
1. Mike Penny, Founder/President, Savvy Rest
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Mike Penny spent 20 years living and teaching at a yoga community and discovered that he loved making people feel at ease. Two things inspired Mike to start his business: insomnia and a job at a futon company. After discovering the toxic materials that go into mattresses at his job, he set out to make an organic mattress company, allowing for a healthy and comfortable sleep. Savvy Rest is consistently featured in Inc Magazine‘s “Fastest Growing Private Companies” and is one of the best companies to work for in Central Virginia. Read More
8 Things Out Of Towners Just Don’t Get About CVille
1. It’s Rio Rd., Not The Rio Grande
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How many times have you been asked how to get to “REE-oh” Road? Read More
9 Inspiring People In CVille
1. Sean Singletary
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Sean Singletary has played basketball for most of his life and matriculated through The William Penn Charter School as an honor student and stand out athlete. He went on to play for the Virginia Cavaliers and in the NBA. Despite his fame, he manages to stay down to Earth. He is a devoted father and currently runs his own basketball camp. Read More
9 CVille-Based Museums You Should Visit
1. The Fralin Museum of Art
155 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia maintains a collection of approximately 13,000 objects in support of our mission. The Fralin exhibits American and European painting, works on paper, and sculpture of the 15th-20th centuries; art from the ancient Mediterranean; Asian art; Native American art. Highlights of the collection of modern paintings, sculpture and works on paper include American figurative art and photography. Read More
6 Awesome CVille Shows In July
1. Eli Cook At Miller’s
109 W Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Eli Cook is a nationally touring blues-rock singer-songwriter/guitarist based out of Charlottesville, Va. He will be playing at Miller’s on July 5th at 12am. Read More
10 Reasons CVillians Rock!
1. We were once named the “Brainiest” city in the US by Lumosity
9 VA Breweries To Watch
1. Forge Brew Works
8532 Terminal Rd. Suite L, Lorton, Virginia 22079
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Forge Brew Works is a labor of love for brewer Matt Rose. As a Craft Brewery, Matt is focused on quality and small batches. They’re just happy his wife is on board with this brewing thing. Forge Brew Works, because hard work tastes better! Read More
9 Cool Places To Check Out In Scottsville
1. James River Brewing
561 Valley St, Scottsville, Virginia
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James River Brewing Company is a cool and rustically decorated brewery with great beer like the pistachio flavored Green Eyed Lady or the Vanilla Porter aged over vanilla bean. Read More