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Charlottesville by Night: When the lights go down in the city Published on May 19th, 2005 0 comments 'Twas the night before deadline, when all through C-town, Not a darn thing was happening (not even downtown!). The camera was hung from my neckstrap with care In hopes that my last Photophile would...
Four-love of the game: Tennis champs charm Charlottesville Published on May 12th, 2005 0 comments For the third consecutive year, world class tennis returns to Charlottesville. Some of the finest up and coming players in women's tennis are in town to battle it out on the courts in Boyd Tinsley's...
Four-love of the game: Tennis champs charm Charlottesville Published on May 11th, 2005 0 comments 252"> The HooK: PHOTOPHILE- Four-love of the game: Tennis champs charm Charlottesville // >> classifieds >> personals >> advertise >>...
PHOTOPHILE- There she goes: Grace (and beauty) under pressure Published on May 5th, 2005 0 comments <P>Several students vied to become UVA's Next Top Model, but only one could wear the crown. On Tuesday, April 26, ten women, six judges, and a crowd of fans gathered in the Newcomb Hall...
There she goes: Grace (and beauty) under pressure Published on May 5th, 2005 0 comments Several students vied to become UVA's Next Top Model, but only one could wear the crown. On Tuesday, April 26, ten women, six judges, and a crowd of fans gathered in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom for the...
Spring bloom: 25 years of beautiful <I>Iris</I>es Published on Apr 21st, 2005 0 comments Some of Charlottesville's greatest charms are its hidden treasures. Take, for instance, the April 14 release party at the Gravity Lounge, where the women's literary magazine Iris celebrated...
Go fly a kite: Give peace a flying start Published on Apr 14th, 2005 0 comments "Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back: a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country." –Anaïs Nin Brown's Mountain may have hosted...
One for three: Film teaser whets appetites Published on Apr 7th, 2005 0 comments The buzz around town this past weekend was that brothers Owen, Luke, and Andrew Wilson of The Royal Tenenbaums would be in Charlottesville on Sunday, April 3, to premiere their newest film,...
Paying the piper: Inside the 'NRN fundraiser Published on Mar 31st, 2005 0 comments Spring has (maybe) (finally) sprung, and that means several things: the flowers are in bloom, the weather is turning warmer, and public radio stations start raising money. WNRN (91.9 FM on...
Bibliomaniacs in the attic: Writers party down at Carr's Hill Published on Mar 24th, 2005 0 comments In a whirlwind of words, the 11th annual Virginia Festival of the Book has come and gone. Last week, authors, poets, and all manner of random word-besotted souls gathered in Charlottesville to...
Space invaders: Pesky plant gets the boot Published on Mar 17th, 2005 0 comments 252"> The HooK: PHOTOPHILE- Space invaders: Pesky plant gets the boot // >> classifieds >> personals >> advertise >> contacts ...
Dinner duos: Families cook up a storm Published on Mar 10th, 2005 0 comments Take six parents, six kids, one knowledgeable instructor, an entire list of fresh ingredients, access to a professional kitchen and mix well. The result? The Hot Cakes parent/child cooking class! On...
Do you like digital cameras? Published on Mar 10th, 2005 0 comments Renata Henderson (with son Gabriel and husband, Kirk): "Yes, we've probably taken 1,000 photos in the last year since we've had ours." Polly Slosson: "I've never used a digital camera. I...
Extreme fun: Hitting the slopes at Washington Park Published on Mar 3rd, 2005 0 comments Winter is not over yet. On Thursday, February 24, four inches of the white stuff fell over Charlottesville and much of Central Virginia, closing schools and blanketing the Old Dominion in white. No...
Wine and Cheese 101- Area vineyard teaches with treats Published on Feb 24th, 2005 0 comments Looking for a relaxing and educational way to spend your weekend that doesn't include touring a historical landmark? Consider a trip to a vineyard! At a wine and cheese weekend February 19-20,...
45 years young: The Senior Center celebrates Published on Feb 17th, 2005 0 comments Love was not the only reason to celebrate on Monday, February 14. Charlottesville's Senior Center Inc., the first nationally accredited Senior Center in Virginia, celebrated its 45th year in...
Summer plans: Expo highlights camp fun Published on Feb 10th, 2005 0 comments For all of you who missed Groundhog Day last week, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter. This prediction chilled the bones, particularly of parents weary of school cancellations and...
White out! Snowboarders defy the elements Published on Feb 3rd, 2005 0 comments It was all about altitude and attitude as the first Glass & Powder Boardshop Slope-style session got under way at Wintergreen Resort on Sunday, January 30. Snowboarders of all ages and...
Got Contra? Folk dancing warms up cold winter nights Published on Jan 27th, 2005 0 comments What do you get when you combine a caller, a live band, and a group of new and experienced dancers? You guessed it: a Contra dance. For the past 25 years, local folks have been gathering to...
Fit for a King: Celebrating MLK Published on Jan 20th, 2005 0 comments Although Monday, January 17 was this year's nationally recognized day of remembrance of the birth, life, and dream of Martin Luther King Jr., some local citizens got a head start on the...
Wave of compassion: 'Mission Tsunami' brings community together Published on Jan 13th, 2005 0 comments 252"> The HooK: PHOTOPHILE- Wave of compassion: 'Mission Tsunami' brings community together // >> classifieds >> personals >> advertise ...
Formula 5K: Local runners pour sweat Published on Jan 6th, 2005 0 comments While many Charlottesvillians were nursing hangovers, getting caffeinated, and padding around the house in their PJs, about 300 local runners and 25 area volunteers gathered in Free Union to...
Flashback: A year in the life of a fun town Published on Dec 23rd, 2004 0 comments Dear Hook Readers, For the past year and a half, week after week, I have experienced just about every sort of event that's happened in our great town. I have always wanted to make the PhotoPhile a...
Cool moves: Blades flash at Winterfest on Ice Published on Dec 16th, 2004 0 comments The holidays are madness. The air is cold, parking lots are packed, and the kids are probably screaming about some video game or Barbie doll. Bring on a little distraction! On Sunday, December 12,...
HIVigil: Candlelight march brings awareness Published on Dec 9th, 2004 0 comments President John Casteen declared November "HIV/AIDS Awareness Month" at UVA. To end the month on a high note, a local candlelight walking vigil to commemorate World AIDS Day took place December 1. UVA...
Healthy Virginia: Gov. Warner's plan to fight fat Published on Dec 2nd, 2004 0 comments Governor Mark Warner's Healthy Virginia initiative drew a big audience to Newcomb Hall for a two-day summit November 29 and 30. The event featured a variety of exhibitors and panelists discussing the...
Olde tyme fun: Thanksgiving re-enactments at new Court Square Published on Nov 25th, 2004 0 comments For the past 11 years, the Jeffersonian Thanksgiving Festival has brought a little revolutionary history to downtown Charlottesville. In Jackson Park beside the newly restored Court Square area, 18th...
Holly jolly jammies: Santa arrives-- just a tad early Published on Nov 18th, 2004 0 comments Terrorism, election highs and lows, war in Iraq, missing flu vaccines, Bill O'Reilly... it's been a pretty awful year. Since the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's are when retailers do about...
Any given Saturday: Fun with feasts and first downs Published on Nov 11th, 2004 0 comments There's just no denying it. Charlottesville is a red-blooded American football town. No matter how snobby the country club goers get or how sloppy the country folk get, everyone gets together to...
Poll vaulting: Early turnout heralds a record Published on Nov 4th, 2004 0 comments Tuesday, November 2, 2004. After millions of dollars, thousands of interviews, hundreds of polls, and four debates, America finally decides who will run the country for the next four years....