Blind Date Challenge


Blind Date Challenge: Alex and Ryder Published on Aug 29th, 2013 (All day) 8 comments Hosted by Citizen Burger Bar Alex is a 24-year-old petite blonde who loves fitness, music and shopping. She's a PR manager and recent UVA grad whose ideal man can be summed up in three words "A nice...
Blind Date Challenge: Bari and Scott Published on Aug 8th, 2013 0 comments Hosted by Rapture Bari is 23 years old, just a smidge over 5 feet tall, and full of energy. The petite dynamo enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities, hanging out with friends, crafting, good...
Blind Date Challenge: John and Lawrence Published on Jul 5th, 2013 10 comments Hosted by: Hamilton's Lawrence is quite the conservative type. He’s 5’8” and 64 years old with grey hair and a beard. His interests include his miniature Schnauzer, classical music, opera, organ...
Blind Date Challenge: John and Lawrence Published on Jul 5th, 2013 10 comments Hosted by: Hamilton's Lawrence is quite the conservative type. He’s 5’8” and 64 years old with grey hair and a beard. His interests include his miniature Schnauzer, classical music, opera, organ...
Blind Date Challenge: Chris and Cassandra Published on Jun 20th, 2013 0 comments Hosted by: Blue Light Grill Chris is a 23-year-old self-described good ol’ boy who loves to read and stay active. He’s 6’2’’ and says his height and his positive, outgoing personality make him stand...
Blind Date Challenge: Chris and Cassandra Published on Jun 20th, 2013 0 comments Hosted by: Blue Light Grill Chris is a 23-year-old self-described good ol’ boy who loves to read and stay active. He’s 6’2’’ and says his height and his positive, outgoing personality make him stand...
Blind Date Challenge: Blaine and Emily Published on Jun 6th, 2013 0 comments Hosted by: Positively 4th Street Blaine is a 23-year-old self-described “skinny, white guy." He also calls himself a nerd because he loves Harry Potter. He graduated from JMU and spends his free...
Blind Date Challenge: Blaine and Emily Published on Jun 6th, 2013 0 comments Hosted by: Positively 4th Street Blaine is a 23-year-old self-described “skinny, white guy." He also calls himself a nerd because he loves Harry Potter. He graduated from JMU and spends his free...
Chemical reaction: It takes more than molecules Published on Mar 2nd, 2006 0 comments The background When Joshua,* a UVA fourth-year majoring in biology and chemical engineering, signed up for the BDC last December, Matchmaker knew she had her work cut out for her. Not that...
Zzz rated: Date starts huggish, goes sluggish Published on Feb 16th, 2006 0 comments The background Blind dates are always a gamble, but the stakes are even higher this time of year. After all, no one wants to take a chance on love, lose, and then have to confront those rose...
Friendly persuasion: Being pushed into the Challenge Published on Feb 2nd, 2006 0 comments The background Matchmaker understands that taking the initiative to sign up for the Blind Date Challenge can be, well, challenging. That's why she is so appreciative of the friends of...
Biker and babe: Revving up Main Street Published on Jan 5th, 2006 0 comments When you get to a certain age, sometimes the effort of dating can seem more trouble than it's worth. That seemed to be Julia's* assessment. The 34-year-old journalist, single mother, and self-...
Sweater feathers?: Not so much to say Published on Dec 15th, 2005 0 comments The background Some people enter the Blind Date Challenge offering a virtual autobiography to help Matchmaker do her magic. "I have an argyle sock fetish, and once, when I was three, I fell...
Lost list: What were we thinking? Published on Dec 1st, 2005 0 comments The background Matchmaker has to hand it to her contestants. Participating in the Challenge can be a nerve-wrecking, lip-chewing, nail-biting experience. It can take gall, nerves, guts, and...
Liberal love: Greenies go wild Published on Nov 17th, 2005 0 comments The background Matchmaker would like to introduce her readers to Dave, a 25-year-old UVA grad student with a penchant for traveling, the great outdoors, and liberalism. "I'm not too picky...
Bulldog blues: Joking Mad' grads will be friends Published on Nov 3rd, 2005 0 comments As soon as Matchmaker heard about Gary and Lori, she knew they were a match just waiting to happen. These two 30somethings both have an interest in the social sciences: Lori has her BS in psychology...
Moo'd music: Country kids hit the town Published on Oct 20th, 2005 0 comments Matchmaker understands that for 'Hoos of the female variety, dating can be difficult because of, well, the 'Hoos of the male variety. We listened with a sympathetic ear as Christa, a fourth-year...
Different worlds: How do you define 'chemistry'? Published on Oct 6th, 2005 0 comments Matchmaker won't deny it; she's always had a soft spot for romantics. So when a 25-year-old someone we'll call Jeffrey emailed her in search of a companion "ready for a committed relationship," she...
Second chance: Neither wild nor green Published on Sep 8th, 2005 0 comments False starts, awkward moments, near misses. These are all possibilities with a blind date, and one of this week's contenders experienced all of the above– before the date even began! Mitchell,...
Smashing taboos: Professor meets student Published on Jul 28th, 2005 0 comments The background There's nothing quite as titillating as the illicit, and Matchmaker delights in pushing the envelope. So when the chance to set up a professor and a student arose, it was a no-...
Flashback: Where are they now? Published on Jul 14th, 2005 0 comments They come in flocks, singles looking for mates, hoping the Blind Date Challenge will help their wistful dreams materialize. Under the watchful gaze of thousands of readers, Matchmaker pairs them up,...
Snappy patter: Photog and local mom click! Published on Jun 30th, 2005 0 comments The background To all childless singles complaining about the Charlottesville dating scene, take note: it could be even harder. If you think it's tough when it's just you, imagine the...
Sip away: They toasted, then were toasted Published on Jun 16th, 2005 0 comments The life of a journalist can be a lonely one. Secret sources must be taken to the grave; late-night assignments separate the intrepid reporter from his loved ones. So when Matchmaker heard from a 24-...
Just hive fun! A few bumps don't ruin a date Published on May 19th, 2005 0 comments The Background A month or so ago, David, a 32-year-old financial consultant and writer, entered the Blind Date Challenge and won hearts all over town with his "squat thrust" preparation– you...
THE BLIND DATE CHALLENGE- Brush off: Dog lovers bark up wrong trees Published on May 5th, 2005 0 comments <P><B>The background <P></B>Dating may get harder by the year in Charlottesville, with many women over 40 claiming a total dearth of eligible single men (who aren't still...
Brush off: Dog lovers bark up wrong trees Published on May 5th, 2005 0 comments The background Dating may get harder by the year in Charlottesville, with many women over 40 claiming a total dearth of eligible single men (who aren't still looking for breeders), but it's not easy...
Squatters: Athletic types parry and thrust Published on Apr 7th, 2005 0 comments The background When David entered the Blind Date Challenge, he bemoaned his "dreadful nervousness." But he didn't let it stop him from diving right in. A recent transplant from DC, the 32-...
Praise the Lord! Christians hit the town Published on Mar 24th, 2005 0 comments The background What does the nature of the people who apply for its blind dating column tell you about a town? In liberal Charlottesville, people rarely make specific requests about religious...
Simmering: Fun spices up Crozet date Published on Mar 10th, 2005 0 comments When Eric entered the Challenge, Matchmaker had a funny feeling he just might be a catch. A ski-buff who owns a catering business, Eric has wide ranging interests, including hiking, biking, and...
On air: Tune out, turn off, drop out... Published on Feb 24th, 2005 0 comments The background A blind date is always a little nerve-racking– and that's when it's a private affair. But how about meeting your date for the first time on live radio? That's just what...