http://www.readthehook.com/kids Charlottesville Kids and Family community site and Event Calendar Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:47:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So long, Larry. PHOTO COURTESY POLLSTAR John Paul Jones Arena officials announced today that Jason Pedone, assistant general manager for the venue since 2007, has replaced Larry Wilson as general manager. Wilson, who has been GM since the arena opened in 2006, has taken a loftier GM position for SMG--the management company ... http://www.readthehook.com/kids/index.php/new-gm-for-jpj-wilson-exits-pedone-takes-over/ Unshoveled sidewalks like this one on Water Street were common this winter. PHOTO BY LISA PROVENCE Even though snow blocked sidewalks all over town for weeks following major snowstorms in what was a record-breaking winter, no one has been convicted under Charlottesville's ordinance requiring snow removal from public sidewalks. Police declined to issue ... http://www.readthehook.com/kids/index.php/unenforcable-unshoveled-sidewalk-cases-thrown-out/ Medical personnel attend to the victim, whose pelvis was shattered in the incident. PHOTO BY REID DAVISWORTH The monster truck emcee struck and rolled over by one of the trucks in the Friday, March 12 show at John Paul Jones Arena remained hospitalized in serious condition at UVA hospital on Tuesday, March ... http://www.readthehook.com/kids/index.php/monster-miracle-injured-emcee-should-make-full-recovery/ Virginia Foundation for the Humanities president Rob Vaughan will not have to announce the demise of the Book Festival this year. PHOTO BY LISA PROVENCE The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities escaped a House of Delegates proposal to eliminate its state funding the same week its most widely known program, the Virginia ... http://www.readthehook.com/kids/index.php/vfh-sliced-but-survives-state-budget/ The Philadelphia-based duo Pattern is Movement brings brawny "cabaret indie rock" to town. PUBLICITY PHOTO Two childhood friends who grew up in evangelical families--- and even attended Jesus camps--- have now placed their faith in something called "cabaret" indie rock. And they're heading to Charlottesville's Tea Bazaar fresh off a southern tour ... http://www.readthehook.com/kids/index.php/interview-bearded-and-boisterous-philadelphia-duo-continues-pattern-of-strong-local-shows/ UVA's athletic facility known as The Park got some unwanted attention late last year when it became the reason that a man gained an additional felony charge for selling drugs too close to a school, with "school" being defined as any part of a campus, even an assemblage of ... http://www.readthehook.com/kids/index.php/snap-the-park/ Sakeena Alkateeb, "Stick Drawing." On a recent Project Runway episode, Tim Gunn challenged the competing designers to construct garments using only items from a hardware store. Good thing the contestants didn't have to go up against St. Anne's-Belfield students Hannah Velie and Katelyn Coyner, whose dresses are among the standout pieces ... http://www.readthehook.com/kids/index.php/young-at-art-students-make-marks-at-mcguffey/ The Emergency Communications Center reports that a 48-year-old male pedestrian has been struck by a Chevy Lumina in the 1200 block of Lee Street. The pedestrian is reportedly alert and talking. The incident occurred shortly before 8am. http://www.readthehook.com/kids/index.php/pedestrian-struck-on-lee-street/ Music sensation Lady Gaga will perform at the John Paul Jones Arena on September 8, it was announced Monday morning. Tickets will go on sale at a yet-to-be-determined date. http://www.readthehook.com/kids/index.php/lady-gaga-coming-to-jpj/ Albemarle Supervisor Dennis Rooker, who has advocated for higher taxes and for building questionable water infrastructure, appears to have transformed himself into a voice of thrift. However, this is only in comparison with County schools chair Ronnie Price Sr., who--- apprised that a massive deficit could actually become a massive ... http://www.readthehook.com/kids/index.php/surplus-possible-and-schools-chief-would-spend-it/