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Mitchell talks about the business of art
Oct. 23, 20240150 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent The Fluvanna Art Association members visited Sweet Art Emporium to paint ceramics on Oct. 15. But before the creative fun began, Erika Mitchell talked about her business and the harsh realities of being a retailer in the art world. Nowadays, it doesn't matter if you own a top gallery in New York or a...
Local artist wins four awards in Plein Air competitions in Maryland & Virginia
Oct. 23, 20240116 PRESS RELEASE Armand Cabrera was juried into two prestigious plein air shows: Harford Plein Air and Plein Air Abingdon. He was awarded “Best in Show” at Plein Air Abingdon in addition to “Best Quick Draw”. At Harford Plein Air, Armand won the “Quick Draw” and the “Best Use of Light” awards. Maryland’s...
Caring For Creatures celebrates 35 years of rescues
Oct. 17, 20240200 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent For 35 years, Caring For Creatures Animal Sanctuary has been a safe refuge for cats and dogs who have been abused, abandoned, and forgotten. CFC has been a lifeline for these animals waiting for homes and for those who can love them, something many of them have never known. These dogs and cats came to...
Democrats assemble for 8th annual Crab Fest
Oct. 10, 20240183 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Over 100 Fluvanna Democrats and progressives gathered Saturday afternoon (Oct. 5) for the 8th Annual Justice Jamboree Crab Fest. Organized by the Lefty Lunch Ladies, Fluvanna Leaders for Race and Diversity, and the Fluvanna Democrats, the event included – as always – fresh-caught Chesapeake Bay...
High water damages Pleasant Grove bridge
Oct. 10, 20240338 By Heather MichonCorrespondent High waters from the remnants of Hurricane Helene caused major damage to a pedestrian bridge at Pleasant Grove just weeks after it was renovated and reopened to the public. The Board of Supervisors was briefed on the damage at the start of its meeting Wednesday evening (Oct. 2). The footbridge,...
Fluvanna Women in Business to hold Expo
Oct. 10, 20240170 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Dozens of local vendors will gather at Fluvanna County High School on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Fluvanna Women in Business Expo. Fluvanna Women in Business (WIB) was founded in February 2020 and has not only survived the pandemic, but thrived. WIB president Elyse Wood says they...
Fluvanna fills trucks for Hurricane Helene relief
Oct. 10, 20240132 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Fluvanna County residents filled the truck with donations in just four days. In fact, by the time driver/organizer Trey Brown headed out, residents had also almost filled a second full trailer. This second shipment will be headed Bristol, Tennessee in the coming days. Trey’s wife, Tamara Brown,...