You may have noticed that it’s starting to snow a little bit — looks like this one’s gonna be another doozy.

• All City and County Schools are Closed
• The National Weather Service says travel will be “very hazardous or nearly impossible”
• Basically, you should find somewhere safe with heat and food, and stay there.

For those within safe, close walking distance of downtown:

• Cold Cave can’t get here for their Tea House gig tonight, but Nite Jewel and Bear War are still trying to put something together. No word yet on whether the Tea House will be open, so that show may happen elsewhere. {UPDATE: this show’s not happening at all. bummer! let’s hope those folks make it down here soon.}
• the Iron & Wine show at the Paramount has been canceled, and will be rescheduled.
• Lunatic and the Rascal will still be DJing at The Box tonight until last call; no cover charge. {NOTE: this is definitely still happening! If you’re looking for something to do tonight, this is pretty much it!}
• Here at Vinegar Hill Theatre, we’ll be showing the movie for everyone showtime at which we have at least one paying customer; “Crazy Heart” opens there today, and we were planning on having some extra late shows (11:15pm), but those may still get canceled depending on how well the earlier shows (3:30, 6:15, 8:45) do.
• the Blue Moon Diner will close at 3pm today. They’ll be closed all day tomorrow, and are intending to re-open for Brunch on Sunday.
• the Art Opening at The Garage, with photos by Sebastijan Jemec and Megan O’Hearn, is still happening; Sam reminds you to dress warmly, and says they’ll have coffee and hot chocolate when you get there. That’s from 5 to 7pm.
• the Mudhouse is open (and crowded)
• the Tea Bazaar is open (although they may close around 6)
• Miller’s and Rapture are both open
• Christian’s Pizza is open (although unfortunately Vita Nova is not)
• Chap’s is open (you may not be in the mood for ice cream, but remember they have great sandwiches and burgers and soup and stuff
• Haven’t checked either one personally, but I’ve been told both Fellini’s and Rev Soup are open…
• the Amos Lee gig at the Jefferson tomorrow is cancelled
• Blue Light Grill is open tonight and The Nook will be serving foods and beverages in the morning.
• Escafé is also open tonight.

As for things on the Corner and around UVa (for those already close to campus):

• UVa is shut down for everyone except essential staff
• WTJU will still be broadcasting around the clock — folks who live close to the station are doing double-duty and covering for the DJs who are stranded out in the county.
• There’s some sort of art show happening in the soon-t0-be-demolished space across from the 12th St Taphouse — heard some word of mouth about this show, but I’ve actually been unable to find any solid info about it even before it started snowing. Anyhow, I’ve been told that whatever that thing is, apparently it’s still happening.

Keep checking this space for updates — you can email us with your own info, or just leave it in the comments. Again, this is ONLY for people who are already close by — for everyone further away, just find a safe place with food and heat, and STAY THERE! Parties are fun, but they aren’t worth risking your life.