There’s a killer local double-bill tonight at the Jefferson Theater. Central Virginia’s leading ecorockers Trees on Fire headline with sustainable, tightly-hemmed jams and socially conscious lyrics. Openers are Garage curator Sam Bush’s consistently great indie rock squad, The Hill and Wood.
The Hill and Wood’s Sam Bush sings for you on a rooftop and in a church.
Saturday: Charlottesville is on the list of many cities hosting Help-Portrait, where, in the spirit of the holidays, generous local photographers offer their time, expertise and equipment to produce quality portraits for the less fortunate. The event’s four goals are as follows: Find someone in need; take their portrait; print their portrait and deliver their portrait. That’s tomorrow from 9am to 9pm at The Haven. Nice idea!
Read more about Help-Portrait here.
Not only is today a special day for art because it’s the first Friday of December, but the city announced a campaign today called Buy Art, Give Art. Some local galleries will be handing out buttons emblazoned with the campaign’s logo when you purchase a piece of local art—all in an attempt to raise awareness about purchasing art. Check out the campaign’s website here. Another nice idea!
The power of art compels you!
Tomorrow night at the luxe recording shop known as The Sound Studios, on Grady Avenue, some of the region’s best tunesmiths join forces for Songwriters in the Round. Sarah White, Rob Cheatham, Adam Long and Pat Marrah play. Doors at 7:30, music at 8pm. And if you can’t make it, here’s some good news: You can tune into 106.1 The Corner for a live broadcast.
Check out the vintage graphics at the beginning of this Sarah White session.
What else is up this weekend?