Charlottesville Inside-Out

In fall 2022, Charlottesville filmmaker Chris Farina was diagnosed with ALS — a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. To celebrate his award-winning work and raise funds to help with his medical expenses, the Farina Film Fest has been scheduled for Nov. 5 at The Paramount Theater.

What do you get when you combine high energy and humor with guitar, accordion, harmonica, flute, vocals and great songwriting? You get the band Scuffletown.

The local singer-songwriter is the first to sign a streaming licensing agreement with the school’s Music Library.

Wildrock, a nonprofit organization that connects families to the outdoors, is partnering on a project with the Albemarle Garden Club, Charlottesville Parks and Recreation and VPM to celebrate the benefits and importance of nature play.

The Charlottesville Band, formerly The Municipal Band of Charlottesville, will commemorate a century of providing free symphonic musical entertainment for the community by doing what it does best: performing.

Dr. Leanne Pettit Clement knows how a single experience can shape a life. “I grew up in Louisa County, which is, of course, right next door. It's very rural. And when I was in sixth grade, Virginia Opera came to our middle school,” recalled Clement, the new General Director of Charlottesville Opera.

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center (JSAAHC) will be hosting its three-day Juneteenth celebration this weekend in partnership with the Juneteenth Committee and, for the first time ever, the annual event will feature a parade.

Many people in the Charlottesville area know Richelle Claiborne as a singer and songwriter. Others are more familiar with her work on stage as an actress and storyteller. As an administrator at Renaissance School, she is referred to as “Mrs. Claiborne.” And at home, she’s “Mom.”