Michael C. Upton

Michael C. Upton is a writer covering arts, leisure, and adventure. He is actively published by trade journals, specialized websites, and regional and national magazines, and considers Virginia his favorite destination state.

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Chincoteague Food Trucks

“The true creator is necessity, who is the mother of invention.”—Plato, The Republic On Virginia’s Eastern Shore, water is the necessity, and food trucks are the invention. It has been a decade since Chincoteague Island issued a permit for brick-and-mortar restaurant construction, something that’s given the food truck scene an opportunity to flourish. The barrier […]
February 18, 2025

Czech National Symphony Orchestra

Moss Arts Center
February 20, 2025

Eclipse: an Athenaeum Sculpture Invitational

Athenaeum