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Week in Photos 5/4 -5/10

2008-05-12T09:38:00-05:00

Daily Progress photos for the week of May 4th.

Joe Giovanelli, piano man

2008-05-11T04:30:00-05:00

Joe Giovanelli, 79, was born blind. Through playing the piano in weekly concerts, he gets joy by giving joy to others.

Crozet Pizza, a small town tradition

2008-05-07T22:30:00-05:00

Crozet Pizza has operated in downtown Crozet since 1977. As development plans take shape, patrons and employees worry about the fate of the restaurant.

Foxfield Spring Races 2008

2008-04-26T20:40:00-05:00

A massive crowd attended the 2008 Spring Races at Foxfield, which was cut short by a fast moving thunderstorm.

Remembering the Virginia Tech shootings

2008-04-16T20:01:00-05:00

The University of Virginia community remembers the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech with a one-year anniversary vigil at the McIntire Amphitheater on April 16, 2008.

Skatepark rehab

2008-04-10T12:21:00-05:00

Members of the UVa service fraternity APO are using their skills and time to renovate and build new ramps at the Charlottesville Skatepark.

Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers charity tournament

2008-04-09T19:45:00-05:00

On the second Tuesday of every month, Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers take over Blue Moon Diner, transforming it from a neighborhood eatery to a wrestling ring. Providing a riotous mash-up of theater and athleticism, the event raises money for a different woman-initiated local charity each month.

I-64 Shootings

2008-03-27T14:04:00-05:00

Officials investigate a series of overnight shootings in Crozet and Waynesboro and along I-64.

Regional Spelling Bee

2008-03-15T13:04:00-05:00

Nearly thirty students from Central Virginia participate in the 61st annual regional spelling bee.

UVa vs. Maryland men’s basketball

2008-03-09T13:38:00-05:00

University of Virginia men’s basketball beat rivals Maryland 91-76 in their final home game of the regular season.

Wind Damage

2008-03-05T13:18:00-05:00

High winds and storms downed trees and closed roads in Fluvanna County.

Backstage at Cirque du Soleil

2008-02-29T17:17:00-05:00

Megan Lovett goes behind the scenes before a Cirque du Soleil rehearsal at the JPJ.

Special Olympics at Wintergreen

2008-01-28T12:49:00-05:00

Special Olympics at Wintergreen ski resort

Snow day in Charlottesville

2008-01-17T16:39:00-05:00

Pictures from a wintry day in Charlottesville

Circuit bending workshop

2008-01-12T15:43:00-05:00

Adam Rogers leads a circuit bending workshop Saturday evening as part of the Audio January series at the Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative in Charlottesville. Participants reconfigured sound-making toys and keyboards to make new noises.

Oded Kishony

2007-12-23T14:06:00-05:00

What exactly is it about the violins made by old-world masters such as Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri “del Gesu” that gives them such exquisite voices? To this day, most of those violins remain singularly unapproachable in terms of sound quality and are handed with reverence from master to master.

A way of life

2007-12-16T14:57:00-05:00

Located in the historic Green Springs District of Louisa County, the Gryffon’s Aerie farm is home to Ramona and Collins Huff, their two children and a variety of animals, including cows, pigs, sheep and chickens, to name a few.

Monticello High School football state champs

2007-12-08T14:12:00-05:00

Monticello High School wins the VHSL Group AA Division 3 state football championships in Lynchburg.

High school robotics competition

2007-12-01T14:32:00-05:00

Monticello High School students compete with Hugsy, their handmade robot, in the Virginia FIRST Tech Challenge at University Hall.

Game Face

2007-11-24T14:53:00-05:00

Fans celebrate the tradition and pagentry of the state’s biggest football rivalry before the UVa-Virginia Tech game.

UVa vs. Virginia Tech football

2007-11-24T14:44:00-05:00

University of Virginia plays rivals Virginia Tech in the last home game of the season. The Cavaliers lost 21-33.

Marching band’s Commonwealth Concert

2007-11-23T15:05:00-05:00

In solidarity born of adversity and fueled by rivalry, the Virginia Tech and University of Virginia marching bands will join tonight in a show of pride and camaraderie.

John Tuturro interview part 1

2007-11-04T16:18:00-05:00

John Tuturro is interviewed by David Edelstein after the Virginia Film Festival showing of Tuturro’s new film “Romance & Cigarettes.” Part 1.

John Tuturro interview part 2

2007-11-04T16:11:01-05:00

John Tuturro is interviewed by David Edelstein after the Virginia Film Festival showing of Tuturro’s new film “Romance & Cigarettes.” Part 2.

Do-It-Yourself wine

2007-09-04T16:37:00-05:00

Roger and Monica Mahloch are the owners of Carafe in Hollymeade. Carafe is a Canadian franchise that specializes in do-it-yourself wine making.

Harry Potter fans

2007-07-21T16:25:00-05:00

Harry Potter fans lined the sidewalks of Barracks Road Shopping Center outside of Barnes and Nobles in anticipation of the release of the final book.

Divine Vision

2007-07-19T16:46:00-05:00

Master Charles and his followers at the Synchronicity Foundation meditate while he describes his visions of a Virgin Mary apparition.

Gun scare at UVa

2007-04-23T15:59:00-05:00

A student film causes a gun scare at UVa about a week after the Virginia Tech massacre.