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New Owner, Expanded Merchandise at Ridge Mini-Mart.
The former Los Cabanas, now Ridge Mini-Mart, has many of the same attractions under new ownership—homemade Mexican food and the lowest gas prices in town—and adds a variety of vaping products and breakfast sandwiches. Sausage, egg and cheese, hot chicken and other sandwiches along with tacos, empanadas and carnitas, according to new owner Huss Hussein. The gas station, fresh food counter and convenience store, sparkling clean and newly renovated, is open Monday through Saturday 6 am to 9 pm, and Sunday 8 am to 8 pm.
Music in the vineyard
The Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet is coming to Crozet as part of the “Marinus in the Vineyard” series. The fourth concert will feature Haydn’s infamous “Emperor” in a short concert on September 19 at the King Family Vineyards. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and enjoy a glass of wine from 6:30 and stay for the half hour concert at 7:30. The concert will be in the carriage house.
On Sept. 20, the Dover Quartet will play Brahms’ “Sextet in B-flat Major” and Schoenberg’s “Verklarte Nacht” with Marinus founders Rachel Kuypers Jonah on viola and Joseph Kuyper on cello. Chamber music lovers are invited to bring a picnic and wine early and stay for the music.
North Garden resident Rachel Kuipers Yonan is a music teacher. She said that both concerts are performed in the round, which means that the audience is on the same level as the performers, as if they were playing in your living room. Yonan said it was just getting started when members of the Dover Quartet graduated with him from the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. Since then, they have continued to be regarded as one of the greatest string quartets of the past 100 years. “It’s a special treat to be able to present them and play with them in my new home,” Yonan said. Get tickets ($25 each) at Marinus Dover19.eventbrite.com MarinusDover20.eventbrite.com.
A wine bar opens in downtown Waynesboro
Brandon and Kelly Shelley opened their wine bar and market late last month after months of planning and renovations. City Foxes is open Wednesday through Friday from 4 am to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 10 pm.
They chose their name by spying the foxes running and playing around their town, giving them some much needed entertainment during the outbreak. The Shelleys wanted to bring a focus on local wine, beer, cider, cheese and art to Waynesboro’s growing downtown commercial area. They offer a limited but carefully curated selection of Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge wines, and offer tastings as well as bottle sales. Visitors can buy food and wine gifts as well as bottles of cider and beer, or sample a glass with well-paired dishes: charcuterie boards, panini, hummus and desserts on site. The Wine Bar is at 414 W. Main Street in Waynesboro. For a detailed menu and wine flights, visit thecityfoxes.com.
Introduction b Tai chi
Blue Ridge Tai Chi offers new classes aimed at those new to the practice. Instructor Lee Felton said there are free drop-in sessions being offered this month, with the first class starting next week.
The free sessions will be offered on Thursday, September 8, at 6:30 pm at Tabor Presbyterian Church and on Monday, September 12, at 9 am at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. A continuous session will begin the following Monday and Thursday at the same time and place and continue for 12 weeks.
People bring different expectations to their first class, Felton said, depending on goals and anything they’ve been exposed to about tai chi. “At the simplest level, a daily Tai Chi practice can benefit mobility, flexibility and balance. It also reduces stress and anxiety and improves the immune system and cardiovascular function.
People who benefit from tai chi call it meditation in motion, swimming in the air and acupuncture from the inside out. “Even though the practice dates back 5,000 years, it’s a great tool for surviving and thriving in the 21st century,” Felton said.
Glass art at Artis Depot
Those fascinated by his glass studio in the McGuffey Art Center can view works by the artist at the Crozet Artisan Depot in September. Vee Osvalds is the guest artist, and the work will last through the month. Osvalds’ exhibit, “Stained Glass in the Dalle-de-Verre Technique,” consists of pieces assembled from one-inch-thick sheets of glass, called “dalles,” broken or shaped into designs. The edges of the glass are attached to the front so that light can be reflected through them, then they are placed in a mold and finished with resin. As the glue hardens, the finished piece can be held up to the light.
The one inch glass used in this method is much thicker than normal glass, so the colors produced are much richer and deeper when placed in strong sunlight.
The Oswalds He became interested in stained glass while living in Europe in 1972, visiting many great cathedrals sparked his interest in art glass. After years of training, the Oswalds In 1980 he opened his own studio at the McGuffey Art Center.
Biz briefs
of Brownsville Market It is under new management. Ali Lutes, who bought the popular business from Chris Suh a few months ago, has kept regular employees and the coveted fried chicken and sides.
“Hell Glo Bla” The plant-based restaurant and wellness center will not open in the former Trey’s restaurant as previously planned, said business owner Nancy Bond. She is looking for a place to start her health-focused culinary career. Landlord Mark Green, who owns the property, said there has been no news of another business coming there or letting the old one go. Crozet tack and saddle.
of Crozet Grow Shop Opened next to Skyline Apothecary on Route 250 with home gardener and grower products.
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