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One sign of a vibrant community is a calendar packed with events, and Charlottesville is no exception!

Each year, major annual festivals and events draw thousands of visitors, starting with First Night Virginia, a fun and safe New Year's Eve celebration on the Downtown Mall. Music, food, fireworks, performing arts and more draw people of all ages: families with infants, senior citizens, teens and adults alike.

In the spring, the Virginia Festival of the Book offers five days of mostly free events celebrating reading and the culture around books - not simply as a consumer passion but as an in-depth exploration of literature. Authors, editors and others give readings, engage in panel discussions and mingle with residents and visitors throughout the community.

The 4th of July celebration and naturalization ceremony at Monticello honors America's Declaration of Independence each summer at the home of its author.

In the fall, the Virginia Film Festival celebrates the power of cinema to inspire, enlighten and entertain, extending a broad cultural and intellectual reach across a wide variety of topics. Outside the city, Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive is filled with "leaf-peepers," bird-watchers and outdoor enthusiasts drinking in the beauty of fall foliage.

While these annual events draw tens of thousands to the area, they're just the beginning of the community-focused culture of Charlottesville's charm. From weekly "Fridays after Five" gatherings on the Downtown Mall to the buzzing City Market each Saturday morning to steeplechase racing, orchard outings and the Ash Lawn Opera Festival, Charlottesville celebrates its unique cultural capital with events throughout the year.

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Sunday Sep 05, 2010

15th Anniversary for BozART Gallery - A Celebration

  • September 05, 2010 - September 28, 2010
  • Venue: bozArt Gallery
  • Address: 211 W. Main Street, N.W., Charlottesville, VA 22902

BozART Gallery, a cooperative art gallery is celebrating it's 15th year on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. Our talented artists are from Central Virginia and represent some of the best artists in the area. The art medium include: acrylic, ceramics, graphite, mixed media, monotypes, oil, photography and watercolor. The selection includes surrealism, abstract, realism, expressionism. You will find this gallery next to the Mudhouse and one block from the Omni Hotel. Please stop by to see th... Visit Website

Historic Hatton Ferry

  • September 05, 2010 - October 17, 2010
  • Location: Hatton Ferry
  • Address: 10120 Hatton Ferry Road, Scottsville, VA 24590

Two hundred years ago, there were a thousand poled ferries carrying people across rivers and streams throughout the United States. Today, there is just one, the Hatton Ferry, that still carries automobiles and passengers. There's no better way to experience the beauty and tranquility of the James River--and to get a glimpse of a simpler way of life--than by taking the ferry at Hatton. The Hatton Ferry operates free of charge, although a donation is requested, from 9-5 Saturday, and Noon-5 Sunday... Visit Website

Plantation Community Tours

  • September 05, 2010 - October 31, 2010
  • Venue: Monticello
  • Address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Monticello Plantation Life interpreters lead visitors down Mulberry Row, the plantation "street" along which slaves lived and labored. These 45-minute walking tours feature a look how the Monticello plantation operated and includes details and stories from the lives of individual slaves.

Yappy Hours at Keswick Vineyards

  • September 05, 2010 - September 26, 2010
  • Venue: Keswick Vineyards
  • Address: 1575 Keswick Winery Drive, Keswick, VA 22947

Bring your canine friend and join us every Sunday afternoon from 12 – 5pm to enjoy Yappy Hours. Visit the tasting room for daily specials and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with the family at Keswick Vineyards socializing with other dog lovers. On select Sundays, canine rescue and adoption agencies will bring their four legged friends available for adoption along with them!

Gardens and Grounds Tours

  • September 05, 2010 - October 31, 2010
  • Venue: Monticello
  • Address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Explore Jefferson's lifelong interest in gardening, botany, and agriculture while enjoying the beauty and variety of Monticello's restored flower and vegetable gardens, grove, and orchards. Monticello interpreters lead these 45-minute walking tours, offering historical background, plant identification, and stories about the gardens along the way.

Monday Sep 06, 2010

15th Anniversary for BozART Gallery - A Celebration

  • September 06, 2010 - September 28, 2010
  • Venue: bozArt Gallery
  • Address: 211 W. Main Street, N.W., Charlottesville, VA 22902

BozART Gallery, a cooperative art gallery is celebrating it's 15th year on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. Our talented artists are from Central Virginia and represent some of the best artists in the area. The art medium include: acrylic, ceramics, graphite, mixed media, monotypes, oil, photography and watercolor. The selection includes surrealism, abstract, realism, expressionism. You will find this gallery next to the Mudhouse and one block from the Omni Hotel. Please stop by to see th... Visit Website

Plantation Community Tours

  • September 06, 2010 - October 31, 2010
  • Venue: Monticello
  • Address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Monticello Plantation Life interpreters lead visitors down Mulberry Row, the plantation "street" along which slaves lived and labored. These 45-minute walking tours feature a look how the Monticello plantation operated and includes details and stories from the lives of individual slaves.

Gardens and Grounds Tours

  • September 06, 2010 - October 31, 2010
  • Venue: Monticello
  • Address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Explore Jefferson's lifelong interest in gardening, botany, and agriculture while enjoying the beauty and variety of Monticello's restored flower and vegetable gardens, grove, and orchards. Monticello interpreters lead these 45-minute walking tours, offering historical background, plant identification, and stories about the gardens along the way.

Meet Yer Eats Farm Tour 2010

  • September 06, 2010
  • Location: 18 local farms across the Central Virginia countryside

Meet Yer Eats Farm Tour 2010 will be held on Monday, September 6th at 18 different farm locations throughout the Central Virginia region. This event gives Central Virginians a unique opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside in our area and to see exactly what goes into growing produce locally and organically. Interactive tours and demonstrations will be given at various locations throughout the day. This event is suitable for all ages. Car-full tickets are sold at $10 in advance at the ... Visit Website

Tuesday Sep 07, 2010

15th Anniversary for BozART Gallery - A Celebration

  • September 07, 2010 - September 28, 2010
  • Venue: bozArt Gallery
  • Address: 211 W. Main Street, N.W., Charlottesville, VA 22902

BozART Gallery, a cooperative art gallery is celebrating it's 15th year on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. Our talented artists are from Central Virginia and represent some of the best artists in the area. The art medium include: acrylic, ceramics, graphite, mixed media, monotypes, oil, photography and watercolor. The selection includes surrealism, abstract, realism, expressionism. You will find this gallery next to the Mudhouse and one block from the Omni Hotel. Please stop by to see th... Visit Website

Plantation Community Tours

  • September 07, 2010 - October 31, 2010
  • Venue: Monticello
  • Address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Monticello Plantation Life interpreters lead visitors down Mulberry Row, the plantation "street" along which slaves lived and labored. These 45-minute walking tours feature a look how the Monticello plantation operated and includes details and stories from the lives of individual slaves.

Gardens and Grounds Tours

  • September 07, 2010 - October 31, 2010
  • Venue: Monticello
  • Address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Explore Jefferson's lifelong interest in gardening, botany, and agriculture while enjoying the beauty and variety of Monticello's restored flower and vegetable gardens, grove, and orchards. Monticello interpreters lead these 45-minute walking tours, offering historical background, plant identification, and stories about the gardens along the way.

Wednesday Sep 08, 2010

15th Anniversary for BozART Gallery - A Celebration

  • September 08, 2010 - September 28, 2010
  • Venue: bozArt Gallery
  • Address: 211 W. Main Street, N.W., Charlottesville, VA 22902

BozART Gallery, a cooperative art gallery is celebrating it's 15th year on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. Our talented artists are from Central Virginia and represent some of the best artists in the area. The art medium include: acrylic, ceramics, graphite, mixed media, monotypes, oil, photography and watercolor. The selection includes surrealism, abstract, realism, expressionism. You will find this gallery next to the Mudhouse and one block from the Omni Hotel. Please stop by to see th... Visit Website

PCA's Art Drinks! at The Local

  • September 08, 2010
  • Location: The Local
  • Address: 824 Hinton Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22902

Stop by Piedmont Council of the Arts' Art Drinks at The Local to enjoy lively conversation and networking, as well as drink specials and the chance to win art objects and more in the nightly drawing!

Plantation Community Tours

  • September 08, 2010 - October 31, 2010
  • Venue: Monticello
  • Address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Monticello Plantation Life interpreters lead visitors down Mulberry Row, the plantation "street" along which slaves lived and labored. These 45-minute walking tours feature a look how the Monticello plantation operated and includes details and stories from the lives of individual slaves.

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