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Hello, Charlottesville! Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. The health of our fellow Virginians should be a top priority for everyone any time of year, but we have to be especially vigilant in the colder months. With temperatures dropping, social distancing goes out the window as we cram into a variety of indoor venues and celebrate the holidays together. I know you have a lot of questions about what’s going around and how to protect yourself—so we’ve put together a guide that can help you navigate the sometimes confusing list of vaccinations and booster shots you can get.

Mar y Jane Gore wrote up our vax guide (p. 20) this week, with, of course, a particular focus on COVID-19. However, it’s also the beginning of flu season, and we’ve got this new monkeypox going around. Did you get your tetanus shot? What about shingles? It’s a lot to keep track of. This guide helps spell it out plain and simple; I hope it helps you make the right decisions about which shots to get and how best to protect yourself and others.

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I go t my second COVID booster in midSeptember, along with my flu shot in the other arm. It was a strange experience, but experts say you can take both at the same time. I don’t think I ever experienced side-effects with the original two Pfizer shots, but for whatever reason the boosters have knocked me out. I wish everyone else better luck!—Richard DiCicco

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CAT pay raises

Starting pay is now $21 per hour for Charlot tesville Area Transit operators and school bus drivers, and $18 per hour for bus aides, interim City Manager Michael Rogers an nounced during City Council’s October 3 meeting. All bus drivers, technicians, and maintenance workers with more than one year of service will also receive a 12 percent market adjustment raise. Rogers noted that CAT—which is currently down 20 transit operators, and 25 school bus drivers—is able to fund the raises due to its large number of vacancies. “We hope that this pay increase will continue to provide incentive and with draw back the people we need,” he said.

School boards reject Youngkin policy

The Charlottesville City and Albemarle County school boards have called on Gov. Glenn Youngkin to drop his controversial proposed transgender student policy and consult with local school districts on new guidelines. “It is unfortunate that the pro posed policies were not research-based and are without the input of school divisions and the population most directly and severely affected,” reads the county board’s October 5 statement. “We will not retreat to fear, mis understanding, and bullying,” reads the city board’s October 6 statement.

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POLIHIRE plans to begin interviewing police chief candidates later this month, and provide a recommendation to Rogers in early No vember. The D.C.-based executive search firm is currently holding meetings with commu nity stakeholders, and has met with Charlot tesville police to “discuss what the department would like to see in a new chief,” reads the city manager’s October report.

A losing battle?

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING APPROVED

ciplinary interviews, use city technology for union communications, and hold union meetings on city premises, among other rights. It also clarifies prohibited labor prac tices and unit certification procedures.

If mediation fails, all parties are now required to automatically adopt a neutral fact-finder’s recommendations (the original proposal allowed the city manager or City Council to reject the recommendations).

If a party disputes the recommendations, then council will hold a public hearing regarding the issue, and take a binding vote on how to resolve it.

“We’re really pleased with the outcome of what’s happened here,” said John Ertl of the ATU during a public hearing on the ordinance. “It’s not everything we wanted, but it’s a strong step forward for the city’s workers.”

However, several community members urged the city to exclude police from union izing, claiming it could put a stop to the city’s criminal justice reforms.

“Unions would go further to decrease police accountability … [and] interfere with the work” of the Police Civilian Oversight Board, said Kate Fraleigh. “Police have already shown themselves to be quite well represented by the Police Benevolent Association, and that PBA did a serious number on our city [in] the face of reform,” added Brandon Collins.

Charlottesville City Council unani mously passed a long-awaited col lective bargaining ordinance dur ing its October 3 meeting, giving many city employees the right to unionize. After union supporters pushed back against the ordi nance initially proposed by interim City Manager Michael Rogers and D.C.-based law firm Venable LLP in August, city leader ship and Venable representatives worked with the Amalgamated Transit Union, rep resenting Charlottesville Area Transit em ployees, to improve the ordinance, and took public comments into consideration.

While the original ordinance limited unionizing to police, firefighters, and bus drivers, and only allowed units to bargain over wages and salaries, working conditions, and non-health and non-welfare benefits, the revised ordinance creates three addi tional units—Labor and Trades, Adminis trative and Technical, and Professional— and permits bargaining over health and dental insurance premiums, deductibles, and co-payments, as well as disciplinary

procedures, which may be negotiated using binding arbitration. Only three units are allowed to be certified at first, but the oth er three can be recognized after the city’s first year of bargaining.

The final ordinance gives employees the right to request a representative during dis

Mayor Lloyd Snook explained that the local PBA sent a letter to council last month asking to be included in collective bargain ing, and claimed Charlottesville—which “does not actually have a police violence problem”—would not have the same issues as bigger cities with police unions.

“In many cases what has been the problem has been mandatory arbitration of the griev ance procedures,” said Snook, “so that’s if you end up with somebody being fired and the person doesn’t like the fact that he or she is being fired, then you have mandatory ar bitration, which can result in the person being put back in.”

Councilor Michael Payne noted that PCOB matters are not subject to negotiation under the revised ordinance. “I do think there’s been real thought given to ensuring there is still accountability for police,” he said.

The new ordinance will go into effect January 1, 2023, allowing unions to be cer tified as early as March 2023. If the city and units engage in mediation or fact-finding, then a collective bargaining agreement may not take effect until July 1, 2024, at the start of the new fiscal year.

“Sending people to jail for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives—for conduct that is legal in many states. That’s before you address the clear racial disparities around prosecution and conviction. Today, we begin to right these wrongs.”

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he pardoned all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, and called on governors to pardon simple state marijuana possession offenses

After rejecting interim City Manager Michael Rogers’ initial proposal, union supporters say they’re pleased with the collective bargaining ordinance approved by City Council earlier this month.

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Questionable investigation

Police Civilian Oversight Board director evaluates first case

By Brielle Entzminger reporter@c-ville.com

After more than two years of internal disputes and legislative setbacks, Charlottesville’s Police Civilian Oversight Board has finally delivered an evaluation of its first case.

The board was scheduled to hold its initial hearing in July—but on the day of the hear ing, complainant Jeff Fogel, a local attorney, and the Charlottesville Police Department agreed to an alternative dispute resolution, due to Fogel’s claim that two board members were biased against him. After city attorney Lisa Robertson expressed concern over the board’s lack of operating procedures and a facilitator for an ADR, the board and two parties then decided in August to allow PCOB Executive Director Hansel Aguilar to conduct a neutral evaluation of the case.

On September 28, Aguilar issued his evaluation, which determined the CPD did not “thoroughly, completely, and accurately” investigate Fogel’s complaint. “There were elements or investigative tasks missing from the Department’s investigation,” as well as “instances where the objectivity and impar tiality of the Department’s investigation could reasonably be called into question,” reads the 63-page report.

Fogel filed his complaint against the CPD in July 2020, after a Charlottesville police officer—identified as Officer Houchens in Aguilar’s report—arrested 36-year-old Christopher Gonzalez, who was lying down on the Downtown Mall. Gonzalez admitted to drinking alcohol, and said he was home less. Houchens threatened to arrest him for public intoxication unless he left the mall, which Gonzalez refused to do. Houchens tried to handcuff him, but Gonzalez pulled away. Houchens then pinned Gonzalez to the ground, and put him in a headlock for nearly a minute, according to a now-deleted Instagram video. Gonzalez was later charged with assault of a police officer, public in toxication, and obstruction of justice, and was held without bail for almost three weeks at the local jail. Though Gonzalez’s charges were later dismissed, in September 2020 the CPD exonerated Fogel’s allegations of exces sive force, and concluded that the allegations of bias-based policing were unfounded.

In Aguilar’s report, he emphasized that his job was not to “reinvestigate” Fogel’s claim, but rather to determine whether the CPD “thoroughly, completely, accurately, objectively, and impartially” investigated whether Houchens assaulted, kicked, and applied a chokehold on Gonzalez, as well as the appropriateness of Houchens’ threat to arrest Gonzalez, his arrest of Gonzalez, and his charging of Gonzalez with assaulting a

police officer. During Aguilar’s investigation, he reviewed the unredacted 100-page inter nal affairs report, third-party videos of the incident, on-the-scene body-worn camera videos, BWC videos of prior encounters of ficers had with Gonzalez, emergency com munication recordings, and calls to wit nesses and Fogel.

During the department’s criminal inves tigation into Houchens’ use of force and Gonzalez’s resistance to arrest, investigators only interviewed Houchens, and did not refer the case to the commonwealth’s at torney, claiming that no criminal violation took place. “It is unclear how that conclusion was reached,” wrote Aguilar.

In regard to CPD’s administrative investi gation into the use of force and arrest, Agu ilar argued the department could have better evaluated the “tactical, strategic, and training implications” of the incident, questioning why Houchens did not wait for backup to help de-escalate the situation. He also criti cized the department for not interviewing Gonzalez—investigators only made one phone call to his attorney. “Had C.G. been willing to provide a narrative of the event in question, this may have answered key ques tions regarding his level of intoxication, his resistance to the officer’s actions, and his ‘as sault’ on the CPD officer,” wrote Aguilar.

The CPD should have evaluated the ap propriateness of Houchens’ threat to arrest Gonzalez “through the lens” of its public intoxication policy—which directs officers to arrest intoxicated people when they “may cause harm” to themselves or others—in stead of just its biased-based policing policy, said Aguilar. Investigators also should have better questioned Houchens to determine if his actions were biased.

“I like to give them the opportunity to go sober up or go somewhere,” explained Houchens during an interview with a CPD investigator. “I know that these people don’t have anywhere to go, really anywhere to be. But since I am the mall officer, I get complaints all the time about intoxicated people on the mall. … Once we start getting calls from citizens about it, that’s kind of when it starts to become a problem, but I still will try to get them at least out of the public’s view.”

“Who are ‘these people’ that the officer is referring to?” asked Aguilar. “Was C.G. ‘caus ing a problem’ other than community mem bers calling in about him? Under what de partmental guidance, practice, or procedure is Officer L.H. operating under when he states the need to ‘try to get them at least out of the public’s view’? Is Officer L.H. suggesting that being intoxicated in public is acceptable just if it is not on the downtown mall?”

“It is unclear … how the officer determined C.G. was intoxicated to a degree that the of ficer believed C.G. could ‘cause harm to him self/herself or others,’” continued Aguilar.

However, Aguilar agreed with the CPD that “there is sufficient support that the officer had established probable cause to affect the arrest of C.G. in violation of the state’s public in toxication law,” which states that “if any per son is intoxicated in public … he is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.” He also agreed there was “probable cause to support” Gonzalez being charged for assaulting a police officer.

“When informed that he was being placed under arrest C.G. stated, ‘let’s do this.’ A reasonable officer … could interpret the underlying behavioral cues of C.G. to be pre-assault indicators,” explained Aguilar.

“During the probable cause hearing before the magistrate, C.G. clarified to the magis trate, ‘I was whooping his ass, he wasn’t whooping my ass.’ This admission of guilt [makes] the charge of assault on a police officer an accurate charge.”

Concluding his report, Aguilar provided the CPD with nine recommendations to help increase transparency and accountability. Most notably, he urged the department to consider: “revising the public intoxication general order [to] further guide officers;” “re training officers [about] the purpose of the public intoxication statute and the options officers have;” “retraining the subject officer on the importance of utilizing backup officers to de-escalate;” and “revisiting how much information is made available to complain ants of misconduct.”

Aguilar also suggested that City Council examine the disproportionate impact public intoxication policies have on vulnerable communities; that PCOB take steps to im prove its efficiency and credibility; and that the city manager provide the board with more resources.

Fogel says he was impressed by the “thor oughness” of Aguilar’s report, and believes the director raised strong questions and made helpful recommendations. But he remains frustrated with the CPD for not providing him with more evidence—he cannot ade quately evaluate Aguilar’s report since he has only seen Houchens’ BWC footage and one video of the arrest taken by a witness.

“There were something like nine videos that were used, and I was only aware of the one that I asked for that they refused to give me. And as [Aguilar] points out in his report, there’s no explanation for why they wouldn’t give me that video,” says Fogel. “Can you have a fair hearing with secret evidence? …

In my view the answer is clearly no.”

The CPD has until October 24 to respond to Aguilar’s report. Fogel will then have 10 days to respond to the department.

“Can you have a fair hearing with secret evidence? … In my view the answer is clearly no.”

Charlottesville Police Civilian Oversight Board Executive Director Hansel Aguilar determined that the Charlottesville Police Department did not thoroughly investigate a case concerning the violent arrest of a man experiencing homelessness on the Downtown Mall in 2020.

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(Don’t) melt ’em down?

Lee statue lawsuit to go to trial

By Brielle Entzminger reporter@c-ville.com

Charlottesville Circuit Court ruled that a lawsuit to stop the city’s infamous Robert E. Lee statue from being melted down will go to trial in February.

On October 10, Judge Paul M. Peatross heard motions for the case filed against the City of Charlottesville by two organizations that unsuccessfully bid on the statue, the Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation and the Ratcliffe Foundation. The plaintiffs— represented by the same attorneys as the Monument Fund, which sued the city for trying to remove the Lee and Jackson stat ues in 2017—claim the city violated state code, the Virginia Public Procurement Act, and the Freedom of Information Act in December when it donated the Lee statue to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, which plans to melt down the monument and use the bronze to create a new public artwork. (The Jefferson School was initially named as a second defendant but was later removed, and is now a party to the suit.)

“There weren’t really any surprises,” said lawyer Christopher Tate, representing the Jefferson School, following the hearing. “We again remain very confident in our legal position and think we’ll prevail in trial.”

“I feel pretty confident about what hap pened in the courtroom today,” added Jef ferson School Executive Director Andrea Douglas, “and think that we are making significant strides towards the appropriate and proper outcome.”

In April, Peatross sustained the plaintiffs’ claim that the city does not have the author ity to melt down the Lee statue due to a state code section forbidding localities from de stroying war memorials. Last year, the Vir ginia Supreme Court ruled the law did not apply to statues erected before 1997, but the code has since been amended to apply to all

war memorials regardless of when they were erected. He also sustained two of the plain tiffs’ other claims: that the city violated FOIA during a December meeting regarding the awarding of the statue, and that the bidding process fell under the Virginia Procurement Act, allowing the plaintiffs to seek legal relief.

Shortly before Monday’s proceedings, several dozen supporters of the Jefferson School’s project, titled Swords Into Plow shares, gathered in front of the courthouse. Eight speakers—including student activist Zaneyah Bryant, former City Councilor Kristin Szakos, state Delegate Sally Hudson, and Deanna McDonald of Descendants of Enslaved Communities at UVA—praised the project’s aspirations, and called for the lawsuit to be dropped.

“This is about our willingness to step for ward … to create a space that is meaningful for the lives that we live today, not meaning ful for the lives of the past but [recognizing] that our past is our future,” said Douglas. “We can’t dissociate ourselves from that but can move forward and do better.”

During the hearing, the plaintiffs pushed for the Jefferson School to reveal the Lee statue’s location to the public, claiming the public “deserved to know” that information.

Tate cited safety concerns over publicizing the location, worried it could incite further violence from statue supporters. One lawyer representing the plaintiffs accused counter protesters of inciting violence at the white supremacist Unite the Right rally, sparking cries of protest among hearing attendees.

The two parties later agreed to a protective order allowing only an expert and lawyers from each side to know the statue’s location and inspect its condition. Though the stat ue—currently in storage at an undisclosed location—has not been melted down yet, it’s been broken up into multiple pieces, Doug las told The Daily Progress in July.

The city and Jefferson School requested the court permit the claim regarding the state code be reviewed by a state appellate court,

citing concerns over subject-matter jurisdic tion, but Peatross denied the appeal. Peatross also denied the plaintiffs’ partial summary judgment motion, which asked the judge to issue a ruling on their procurement act claim without waiting to go to trial.

However, Peatross granted the plaintiffs’ motion for a bill of particulars, requiring the Jefferson School to explain its claim al leging that the plaintiffs have “unclean

hands”—meaning the plaintiffs did some thing unethical in relation to the lawsuit—in further detail.

Throughout the hearing, the city and Jef ferson School argued the state procurement act did not apply to the statue bidding pro cess, since the city already had taken down the statue and was not requesting removal services. They also asserted that the plaintiffs’ FOIA claims were not relevant to the case, and did not entitle them to legal relief. If they win the case, the plaintiffs want the Jefferson School to return the statue to the city, and for the bidding process to be redone—with the school barred from participating.

A trial is scheduled for February 1.

“I feel pretty confident about what happened in the courtroom today.”

ANDREA DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON SCHOOL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jefferson School Executive Director Andrea Douglas (right) and attorney Christopher Tate speak to a crowd prior to a court ruling that a lawsuit to stop the city’s Lee statue from being melted down will go to trial.

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Give it another shot

A what’s what (and when) guide to getting vaccinated this fall

By Mary Jane Gore

After two-and-a-half years of living with COVID-19, many of us carry a sense of dread when the temperatures drop. Will winter coronavirus, colds, flus, and other infections rise as we gather in smaller spaces for longer periods of time? In a word: Yes

But fear not. Vaccinations work to keep infection rates lower for many pathogens, and they may also help make diseases less severe and death rates lower. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts it bluntly: “The CDC recommends CO VID-19 vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older, and boosters for everyone 5 years and older, if eligible.”

To determine whether you are medi cally eligible for a COVID shot or any other vaccine, please consult a health-care provider. (Most people can get vaccines without any problems.)

As of October 7, 76.3 percent of the Char lottesville population has had at least one dose. Albemarle County has surpassed that level at an 87.9 percent rate. Ryan McKay, director of policy, planning, and COVID-19 operations for the Blue Ridge Health District, says the district has one of the highest vac cination rates in the state.

Free vaccines are available in doctors’ of fices, pharmacies, and through BRHD. To schedule an appointment, visit vdh.virginia. gov/blue-ridge/covid-19-vaccination or vac cinate.virginia.gov. Sometimes an adminis tration fee is charged, so ask ahead.

The BRHD underestimated how bad last winter’s COVID transmission rate would be—the omicron variant emerged and the vaccine didn’t fight it. This fall, the new bi valent vaccines protect against both the original strain of COVID and the two current omicron variants.

McKay encourages everyone to get the initial two COVID shots or their boosters when they are due, plus the seasonal flu

shot—at the same time, if desired. They are given as two shots, not a combined shot.

Patrick Jackson, M.D., an assistant professor in the UVA Division of Infectious Diseases & International Health, says October is a good month to get these two vaccines, so you can “build antibodies before flu starts circulating” and “combination is perfectly fine.”

The strict COVID recommendations of 2020 have softened nationwide and locally.

“COVID vaccination is less of a front burner issue now, because of the reduction in the number of transmissions, and the moderateddisease transmission,” says Phil Giaramita, Albemarle County Public Schools strategic communications officer. “We are not in a po sition to require or collect vaccination data on our employees or among students—stu dent data is blended into the state COVID information registry.” Nonetheless, employees of ACPS have a vaccination rate of more than 90 percent, teachers most of all.

UVA’s COVID health and safety policy, up dated for the fall 2022 semester, says, “All stu dents, full-time and part-time UVA faculty and staff, including those working remotely, are strongly encouraged to receive their pri mary series of COVID-19 vaccine and boost er doses when eligible per CDC guidance.”

Despite vaccination progress, the Septem ber 30 UVA COVID-19 Modeling Weekly Update predicts another possible surge this December. “It is critical that Virginians get boosted this fall. Models suggest that a biva lent booster campaign could prevent 150,000 cases by March.”

Jackson recommends reviewing your vac cine history with your health-care provider: “Vaccine reviews should be part of your regular health evaluation,” he says.

Besides the COVID vaccine, there is a new vaccine for monkeypox, which can cause a painful though usually not fatal infection. Monkeypox and many vaccines are given throughout the year, as needed, as are boost er shots for certain vaccines.

A healthy dose

COVID-19 vaccines and boosters

Who should get these? Everyone 6 months and older who is eligible— ask your health-care provider or health department.

How often? The VDH says, “The first two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech or Novavax vaccine should be given at least three weeks (21 days) apart and the first two doses of Moderna vaccine at least four weeks (28 days) apart.” Do not get the second dose earlier than recommended.

The Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single first dose only authorized for use now in certain situations.

An extended interval option may work for individuals 6 months of age and older based on an individual’s risks and benefits. A longer (up to eight-week) interval may be optimal for some people, especially for males ages 12 to 39 years. Talk to your health-care or vaccine provider about the timing of the second shot.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, those 18 years and older can have a single booster of the

Keeping abreast

A quick word about women who still need to get an annual mammogram: Don’t let having a recent COVID or seasonal flu vaccine stop you from getting your annual mammogram. In early COVID vaccine days, the guidance was for women to wait about six weeks after a COVID or flu

Moderna bivalent if it has been at least two months since their primary vaccina tion or if they have received the most recent booster dose with any approved monovalent COVID-19 vaccine (the first booster shot that was available).

For the Pfizer bivalent, those 12 years and older are eligible for a single bivalent booster dose under the same two-month circumstances.

For more information, go to vdh. virginia.gov/covid-19-vaccine.

Seasonal flu vaccine

Who should get this? The CDC says everyone over the age of 6 months, to protect as many as possible. Those 65 and older likely will receive the highdose seasonal flu shot that the CDC recommends.

When? Once a year, about this time of year (October). Flu activity peaks from December to February.

According to the CDC, this annual vaccine is made to protect against the most common strains, year to year. This vaccine can be given along with the updated COVID bivalent vaccine.

shot because vaccine material was attacked by enlarged lymph nodes. Enlarged lymph nodes, however, are also a possible sign of cancer.

“Many women came in shortly after their first vaccinations, and we were seeing higher rates of enlarged lymph nodes,” so

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INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

Monkeypox vaccine

Who should get this? People who have sex with multiple or anonymous partners are currently at the highest risk for monkeypox. The VDH says that avoiding these activities greatly reduces your chance of catching or spreading monkeypox.

When? Now, if you are at risk or know you have been exposed to someone with the disease.

Anyone can get and spread monkeypox, which is transmitted by close contact with an infected person.

Close contact includes sex or intimate contact, hugging, kissing, cuddling, massage, touching skin lesions, bodily fluids, or clothing, towels, and linens that have been in contact with an infected person. Spread can also occur during prolonged face-to-face contact.

Tetanus/DTaP vaccine

Who should get this? Jackson says this is an overlooked vaccine. It is recommend ed for all ages, and, according to Jackson, pregnant women should also get the shot

to help confer immunity in a fetus to fight whooping cough (pertussis). The Mayo Clinic recommends the shot between 27 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.

When? During childhood, and every 10 years thereafter.

The DTaP vaccine works against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough infections. Diphtheria is caused by a poison produced by a bacterium, and it can be deadly. Tetanus is caused by a bacterium usually when a wound is infected by contaminated soil, dust, rust, or animal or human feces. Diphtheria and tetanus are rare in the U.S. because of vaccination. Whooping cough is more common.

Other vaccines

Newer formulations include the Shingrix vaccine for shingles (two doses two to six months apart for those aged 50 and up) and two new pneumonia vaccines: PCV15 (Vaxneuvance) and PCV20 (Prevnar 20) for those older than 65 and younger people at high risk because of a weak immune system or a chronic medical condition.

the six-week wait time began, said Lisa Vick, team coordinator for mammogra

phy at Martha Jefferson Hospital. “We no longer want patients to delay their care.” Vaccination questions are asked and recorded, but vaccines should not postpone mammograms, she says.

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SUNDAY 10/16

FUTURE AWAKENING

Jake Blount makes music rooted in care and confrontation. A multi-instrumentalist and scholar of Black American music, Blount draws on the past and imagines the future on his latest record, The New Faith. Described as a work of dystopian Afrofuturism, the 2022 release draws connections between the climate crisis and the disproportionate burden Black Americans face as a result. Blount’s soulful voice is backed by radical arrangements that include stomps, handclaps, textural synth, and spirited banjo. Also taking the stage with Blount is George Jackson on fiddle, Nelson Williams on bass, and Gus Tritsch on guitar. $18-20, 7pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.org

SATURDAY 10/15

GONNA GET HOT

Feel the passionate fury of flamenco and the smoldering heat of tango at the Latin Ballet of Virginia’s Alma Latina. The production uses rhythm, music, and dance to celebrate the history of Latin America by weaving together tradition, culture, and politics. The company is joined by internationally known flamenco dancer Francisco “El Mesa” Nano, and backed by Richmondbased Ban Caribe’s blend of Afro-Cuban, Latin, and Caribbean music. $12-15, 7:30pm. PVCC’s V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu

TUESDAY 10/18

TRIP AHEAD

After 40 years of pushing the bounds of experimentality, The Flaming Lips have a catalog that includes everything from space rock and noise pop to collaborations with artists like Miley Cyrus and Nell Smith. American Head, the band’s 16th album, is a nostalgic ode to its American roots, drawing inspiration from frontman Wayne Coyne’s time spent in Oklahoma. The Lips are also known for carnival atmosphere concerts, replete with balloons, confetti cannons, lasers, dancers, and Coyne crowd surfing in his signature giant plastic bubble. $49, 7pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

There’s no place like home.

Central Virginia’s No. 1 home magazine has never looked finer. ABODE has given readers an inside look at the region’s most interesting homes for nearly a decade. From landscape to interior design, floor to ceiling, blueprint to fixture, each month our writers team up with the area’s top architects and designers to give you an insider’s view of the local homes you’ve always wanted to see inside.

Wednesday 10/12 music

Rebekah Todd. With The Wilson Springs Hotel. $12-15, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Stereolab. With support From Fievel is Glauque. $30-35, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com stage

Love and Information A super-charged compilation of over 50 short playlets, fea turing over 100 characters, each exploring the mysterious complexity of human con nections. $22-27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

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Highland Virtual Book Club. A discussion of South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation by Imani Perry. Free, 7pm. Online. highland.org

Become an Extension Master Gardener. An information session for potential volunteers. Free, 1pm. Crozet Library, 2020 Library Ave., Crozet. piedmontmastergardeners.org

classes

Blue Ridge PRISM Workshop—Identification of Invasive Plants in the Fall. An introduction to invasive plants, and how to identify the most common ones in the autumn season. $10, 1pm. Online. blueridgeprism.org

outside

Farmers in the Park. Local farmers with seasonal produce and meats, cut and pot ted flowers, baked goods, hot meals, valueadded products, prepared food, and crafts. Free, 3pm. Farmers in the Park, 300 Meade Ave. charlottesville.gov

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Daily Tour of Indigenous Australian Art. Explore the only museum devoted to Indige nous Australian art in the U.S. Free, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Col lection of UVA, 400 Worrell Dr. kluge-ruhe.org

Thursday 10/13

music

Berto and Vincent. A night of wild gypsy rumba and Latin guitar. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

The Stews. With Happy Landing. $10-15, 8:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Warren Zeiders. With Ben Burgess. $22-25, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

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Love and Information See listing for Wednesday, October 12. $22-27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

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Chiyuma Elliott Poetry Reading. UVA’s 2022 Rea Visiting Writer in Poetry reads from her work. Free, 5pm. Minor Hall 125, UVA Grounds. creativewriting.virginia.edu

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Blue Ridge PRISM Workshop—Manage ment & Control of Invasive Plants in the Fall. How to best manage invasive plants during the autumn season. $10, 1pm. Online. blueridgeprism.org

Life and death in Italy

Maggie O’Farrell’s The Marriage Portrait explores the beast within

By Sarah Lawson arts@c-ville.com

From the opening lines of The Marriage Portrait, author Maggie O’Farrell does not hedge: The Duchess of Ferrara will die. As historical fiction based on the real life and death of the 16-year-old Lucrezia di Cosimo de’Medici—the details were set in stone more than 460 years ago—this new nov el probes the who and the how through a vi brant exploration of passion and fate.

Woven between sections describing the hours leading up to the Duchess’ death in Fortezza are lush and melodic stretches that detail Lucrezia’s childhood in Florence and eventually follow her as she is condemned to marry the Duke of Ferrara, Alfonso II de’Es te, and move to Ferrara to live with his fam ily and provide an heir. Lucrezia is utterly singular for much of her life, an odd child in her father’s court and a naive, young wife once in her husband’s unfamiliar world. As the two timelines converge and death draws near, O’Farrell succeeds in creating a striking portrait of a spirited young woman, as un tamed in her desire to live as she is in her appreciation of the world in painterly detail.

O’Farrell is the author of other acclaimed novels, a memoir, and even two books for young readers. But she is perhaps best known for Hamnet, the 2020 historical nov el about Shakespeare’s son and the nature of grief, which won her the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, among other accolades.

A pivotal moment in The Marriage Portrait occurs in Lucrezia’s childhood, after her father purchases a tigress to add to his menagerie housed in the Sala dei Leoni of their castello in Florence. Upon surreptitiously witnessing the animal’s arrival in the dead of night, young Lucrezia later visits her cage and experiences a transcendent moment of connection with the exquisite beast, a moment in time that proves to have a lasting impact on her life and reputation. “Her life, her name, her family and all that surrounded her receded and be came void. She was aware only of her own heart, and that of the tigress.”

The themes of bestial prowess and fecun dity that run throughout the novel are seen most vividly in Lucrezia’s obsession with the tigress as well as other animals’ majesty, puls ing with the threat of savagery while mirror ing her own feelings of imprisonment. Though trapped in the gender politics of Renaissance Italy—where high-born women are only to marry and give birth while men are born to rule—Lucrezia is steadfast in her sense of self. When challenged, she is certain that her spir it “might uncurl, crawl out into the light, blinking, bristling, furling its filthy fists and opening its jagged red mouth.”

Unlike the other women in the high courts where she spends her time, Lucrezia defies the expectations of family and tradi

tion, again and again. Even when faced with the certainty of her death, she pokes fun at the performance of social graces: “Her hus band, who means to kill her, either by his own hand or by his order to another, takes up the end of his napkin and dabs at his cheek with its pointed corner, as if a spot of soup on one’s face is a matter of importance.”

As a result, the only authentic relationships Lucrezia seems to have are the bonds with the servants in her life, pointing to the alien ation that she feels from her own ruling class. Her maid, Emilia, in many ways saves her,

offering a connection to her childhood, her true self, and a nurturing that she rarely re ceived since she left the care of her nursemaid, Sofia, from whom she learned a Neapolitan dialect as a secret language that endures into adulthood. In the care she receives from Emilia and Sofia, Lucrezia experiences rare moments of real love and affection. This is also true in her connection with Jacopo, a painter apprenticed to the master Il Bastiani no, who is commissioned to paint the epon ymous marriage portrait. When completed, Lucrezia sees as “another self, a former self … a self who, when she is dead and buried in her tomb, will endure, will outlive her, who will always be smiling from the wall, one hand poised to begin painting.”

In the end, the Duchess is entombed in the portrait but freed by her own painting, which she began to practice as a child and continued to use as a creative outlet and coping mecha nism. Her small artworks are thick with un derpaintings that depict hidden desires and other lives expressed only when she is alone, before being covered up again by more accept able paintings of animals and plants. Despite also being used against her by the tempestuous and vindictive Alfonso, Lucrezia’s artwork, her vivid appreciation of the natural world, and even an appreciation for her own animal body, all provide her with enduring strength. Indeed, at its heart, this is a sensuous novel about the ways that art and language might save us, even when all seems lost.

New Dominion Bookshop will host The Marriage Portrait author Maggie O’Farrell for a free public reading and book signing on Sunday, October 16, at the Irving Theater in the CODE Building.

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Arts From Underground. Artmaking, drinks, and karaoke inside The Looking Glass. Free, 7pm. Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org

Daily Tour of Indigenous Australian Art. See listing for Wednesday, October 12. Free, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA, 400 Worrell Dr. klugeruhe.org

The Cav Futures Show Live. Lo Davis and Luke Neer host this live radio show that features interviews with UVA studentathletes, a social media livestream, and in-person photo and autograph opportuni ties. Free, 7pm. Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. cavalierfutures.com

Trivia & Thai (plus cupcakes). Enjoy cup cakes from Flour Power Cupcakery, and don’t forget to place your Chimm order ahead of time. Free, 6pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potters craftcider.com

Twilight Toast to SARA. Seasonal cock tails, lite bites, and entertainment support of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency. $100, 6pm. The Graduate, 1309 W. Main St. saracville.org

Friday 10/14 music

G.G.R.H. Enjoy live music from Gilliam, Green, Riggs, and Hall. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Tara Mills Band. Wine, live music, and food from the Eastwood food truck. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

The UVA Spanish Theater Group Presents: Flamenco y Exilio. A night of Flamenco music and poetry. $7-25, 7pm. The Para mount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Love and Information See listing for Wednesday, October 12. $22-27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

The Glass Menagerie Tennessee Williams’ intensely personal and tender masterpiece exposes the complexity of memories, and the ways in which we can never truly escape them. $15, 8pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org

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CreativeMornings. A free, monthly break fast lecture series for the creative commu nity. Free, 8:30am. The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. creativemornings.com

outside

Blue Ridge Mountain Maze & Fall Festival. Get lost in this five-acre corn maze. Free$12, all day. Blue Ridge Mountain Maze, 165 Old Ridge Rd., Lovingston. blueridge mountainmaze.com

Playdates at the Playscape. BYO buddies and snacks and enjoy nature play. $20, 9:30am. Wildrock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wildrock.org

etc.

Daily Tour of Indigenous Australian Art. See listing for Wednesday, October 12. Free, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA, 400 Wor rell Dr. kluge-ruhe.org

The Legwarmers

Magic: The Gathering. A casual evening with multiple formats, including draft, mod ern, legacy, and pioneer, and prizes for participants. $5, 6pm. The End Games, 374 Hillsdale Dr. theendgames.co

Saturday 10/15 music

Blake Hunter & The Gatherers. A blend of melodic and polyrhythmic bliss. $10, 6pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd. batesvillemarket.com

Mojo Pie. Join Mojo Pie, also known as local songwriters Susan Munson and Frank Bech ter, for an afternoon of live and local music. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarle ciderworks.com

The Legwarmers. ‘80s tributes. $20, 9pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Down town Mall. jeffersontheater.com

The Michael Elswick Gathering. Enjoy wine and music with friends. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

dance

Beer & Ballet. An evening of dance from Charlottesville Ballet, local food, and craft beer. Free, 4:30pm. Champion Brewing Company, 324 Sixth St. SE. charlottesville ballet.org

Latin Ballet of Virginia: Alma Latina Set to live music, Virginia’s premier Latin dance company brings the passionate fury of fla menco, salsa dance, mambo, reggaeton, and tango’s smoldering heat. $12-15, 7:30pm. PVCC’s V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu

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Love and Information See listing for Wednesday, October 12. $22-27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

The Glass Menagerie See listing for Friday, October 14. $15, 8pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org

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Love Food, Hate Waste. The Piedmont Mas ter Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Ex tension offer this presentation on how to reduce food waste. Free, 2pm. Trinity Epis copal Church, 1118 Preston Ave. piedmont mastergardeners.org

Olivier Zunz: The Man Who Understood Democracy A book talk with author Olivier Zunz. Free, 4pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbook shop.com

Storytime. Featuring recent storybooks and classics kids know and love. Free, 11am. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Down town Mall. ndbookshop.com

classes

Blue Ridge PRISM Autumn Invasive Plant Workshop. In-person, hands-on learning about invasive plant ID and management strategies. $25, 12:30pm. Pen Park, 1400 Pen Park Rd. blueridgeprism.org

outside

Blue Ridge Mountain Maze & Fall Festival. See listing for Friday, October 14. Free-$12, all day. Blue Ridge Mountain Maze, 165 Old Ridge Rd., Lovingston. blueridgemountain maze.com

Charlottesville City Market. Fresh produce, handmade gifts, homemade baked goods, and more. Free, 8am. Char lottesville City Market, 100 Water St E. charlottesville.gov

Farmers Market at Ix. Over 60 local vendors with produce, prepared foods, artisan goods, and more. Free, 8am. Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org

Playdates at the Playscape. See listing for Friday, October 14. $20, 9:30am. Wildrock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wildrock.org etc.

Daily Tour of Indigenous Australian Art. See listing for Wednesday, October 12. Free, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collec tion of UVA, 400 Worrell Dr. kluge-ruhe.org

Paramount at the Movies Presents: Love & Basketball Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) are two childhood friends who both aspire to be professional basketball players. $5-8, 7:30pm. The Para mount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Tour The Paramount Theater. Dig into the historic theater’s history on a backstage tour. Free, 11am. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Sunday 10/16 music

Cville Jazz Congregation. Grab a glass and crunch on an apple while enjoying jazzy rhythms. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle Cider Works, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Hungry Hard Luck Heroes. A musical jour ney that celebrates the early years of Jimmy Buffett and his music. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Jake Blount. Music rooted in care and con frontation. $18-20, 7pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.org

Pat Bergeson & Michael Jefry Stevens. The guitar-piano duo performs in an intimate, secret concert. $10-15, 5pm. Downtown Charlottesville. cvillejazz.org

Watch The Fire. Live music, with a Hallow een sangria ramble and food from Twisted Biscuits Food Truck. Free, 1pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potters craftcider.com

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Love and Information See listing for Wednesday, October 12. $22-27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

The Glass Menagerie See listing for Friday, October 14. $15, 8pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org

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Meet the League. A community dialogue event with the Charlottesville Area League of Women Voters. Free, 2pm. Central Library, 201 E. Market St. lwv-cva.org

Maggie O’Farrell: The Marriage Portrait

An afternoon reading and book talk. Free, 2pm. CODE Building, Irving Theater, 225 W. Water St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

classes

Paint & Sip. Paint a pair of pumpkin wine glasses. $40, 2pm. Chiswell Farm & Winery, 430 Greenwood Rd., Greenwood. catelyn kelseydesigns.com

outside

Blue Ridge Mountain Maze & Fall Fes tival. See listing for Friday, October 14. Free-$12, all day. Blue Ridge Mountain Maze, 165 Old Ridge Rd., Lovingston. blueridgemountainmaze.com etc.

Daily Tour of Indigenous Australian Art. See listing for Wednesday, October 12. Free, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA, 400 Worrell Dr. klugeruhe.org

Saturday 10/15 | The Jefferson Theater

Cat Socializers

Cat socializers allow our cats to receive one-on-one attention and interact with other cats. The socializers get to know each cat and talk about them with potential adopters.

Dog Handlers

Our dogs need volunteers to help them get all of the exercise and affection they deserve! Dog Handlers are responsible for taking dogs on walks, to playgroups and other activities.

SPCA Rummage Store

All proceeds from the SPCA Rummage Store go to support our homeless animals in need. We need help sorting through donations and setting up displays at the store.

Offsite Adoption & Fundraising Events

Our animals attend many fundraising and adoption events. If you like being out and about and around animals, this gives you the opportunity to do both!

Fall Festival at Mountaintop Montessori. Celebrate fall with games for all ages, live music, kids’ crafts, miniature pony carriage rides, food, and drinks. Free, 1pm. Mountain top Montessori, 440 Pinnacle Pl. mountain topmontessori.org

Oktoberfest. Live oompah music from Willie Hayes & the Alpen Travelers, German beer tap takeover, brats, pretzels, and more. Free, noon. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd. batesvillemarket.com

Paramount at the Movies Presents: Minari A Korean-American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own Ameri can dream. 25 cents, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Monday 10/17 music

Baby Jo’s. Tunes from the seven-piece, New Orleans-inspired boogie and blues band. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskey jarcville.com

Gin & Jazz. Brian Caputo Trio performs in the hotel lobby bar. Free, 5:30pm. Oakhurst Hall, 122 Oakhurst Cir. oakhurstinn.com

Berto & Vincent. Rumba rumba. Free, 7pm. South and Central Latin Grill, Dairy Market. southandcentralgrill.com

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The Power of Visual Storytelling. Photogra pher, filmmaker, and conservationist Michael O. Snyder discusses his unique, visual approach to telling climate stories as a tool for social impact. Free, 6pm. PVCC’s V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu

Tuesday 10/18 music

Josh Mayo Tunesday Tuesday. A bi-weekly jam session with local favorites. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Madison Cunningham. With Bendingo Fletcher. $22-25, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jefferson theater.com

The Flaming Lips. Eclectic, alternative rock. $49, 7pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Vincent Zorn. Solo wild gypsy rumba. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Down town Mall. thebebedero.com

outside

Playdates at the Playscape. See listing for Friday, October 14. $20, 9:30am. Wil drock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wildrock.org

etc.

Daily Tour of Indigenous Australian Art. See listing for Wednesday, October 12. Free, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA, 400 Worrell Dr. klugeruhe.org

Family Game Night. Enjoy dinner, refresh ing cocktails, mocktails, and beers, and play a variety of games for all ages, including corn hole, jumbo Jenga, cards, and more. Free, 5pm. Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. dairymarketcville.com

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night. Useless knowledge means everything at this au thentic homegrown trivia quiz. Free, 8pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

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Not Chevy’s Fletch

John Hamm affectionately reinvents the glib detective

By Justin Humphreys arts@c-ville.com

If you say “Fletch” to people 40 and up, Chevy Chase immediately comes to mind. Chase’s portrayal of Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher, a former investigative-re porter-turned-detective in the ’80s comedies Fletch and Fletch Lives, linked him forever with the title character.

But Jon Hamm has wanted to revive the wisecracking investigator for years, and his long-gestating pet project has finally come to fruition with director Greg Mottola’s fun ny and unpretentious Confess, Fletch Hamm’s take on the lead character is less goofy and more self-effacing than Chase’s, cleaving more closely to Gregory Mcdonald’s original Fletch novels. He successfully rein vents Fletch in a straightforward, breezy comedy that defies deep analysis and stays consistently amusing.

Set mostly in Boston, Confess, Fletch finds the private investigator looking into an Ital ian count’s kidnapping and missing paint ings, including a $20 million Picasso. After discovering a seemingly unrelated corpse in his Airbnb rental, Fletch finds himself being questioned for murder by police detective

Morris “Slo Mo” Monroe (Roy Wood, Jr.) and his assistant Griz (Ayden Mayeri).

Fletch’s work is further complicated by ro mantic involvement with the count’s daugh ter, Angela (Lorenza Izzo), and the irksome presence of her stepmother, the contessa (Marcia Gay Harden). An inveterate liar, the relentlessly glib Fletch assumes various ri diculous aliases and personas to solve the mystery and clear his name.

Confess, Fletch is largely character driven, and the cast and the script really sell it. Mot tola’s direction is not about visual flourishes or tricky camera angles: He points his cam era at his very able cast and lets them do their work. This approach works better in comedy—especially a modestly budgeted one like this—than perhaps any other genre.

The supporting cast members make dis tinct impressions in their disparate comic roles, particularly Kyle MacLachlan as a shady art dealer, Annie Mumolo as Fletch’s stoned, oblivious neighbor, and Hamm’s fellow “Mad Men” alum John Slattery as a foul-mouthed, cantankerous former co-worker. Airhead interior decorator Tati ana’s (Lucy Punch) klutzy attempt to define bespoke is a standout scene. And hilarious bits by Kenneth Kimmins as a yacht club’s

chatty commodore and Eugene Mirman as its security guard are vivid reminders of how skilled character actors can make even min imal roles funny and memorable.

Another highlight of Confess, Fletch is its soundtrack of vintage Blue Note Records jazz. Mottola is an avowed Blue Note fan, and build ing the film around the label’s classics was a labor of love. By making Detective Monroe a jazz aficionado, tracks get organically worked into various scenes throughout the film, and

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the audience is treated to outstanding pieces by Astrud Gilberto and Walter Wanderley, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon, and Art Blakey. Confess, Fletch isn’t deep cinema; it’s a rel atively low-key comedy that will amuse some people and probably not others, which is all it needs to be. Fans of the ’80s Fletch might be put off by the lack of goofy disguises and Chase-style farce, but younger viewers won’t remember them. The steady stream of laughs from solid performers—anchored by Hamm— make Confess, Fletch a worthy stand-alone film and not just another dull reimagining.

John Hamm charms as the wisecracking investigator in the breezy comedy Confess, Fletch

WINE DOWN

CHISWELL FARM WINERY

2021 Petit Manseng

A brand-new release, this Petit Manseng is not a wine you’ll want to miss! With classic tropical fruits on the nose, this medium bodied wine has a bright and flavorful pallet of lychee fruit, star fruit, and ripe clementines. Perfect to pair with roasted root vegetables, green bean casserole, or even your favorite Halloween candy!

With a glass in hand, enjoy the beautiful scenery from our lawn, or a cozy chair inside, where you’ll discover a variety of inviting spaces. While indoor seating is limited, there are many options for outdoor seating, including rocking chairs on the covered porch and dining tables on the lawn for small groups. You’re also welcome to bring your own folding chairs and blankets to sit further out on the hill. All seating is first-come, first-served. Ages 21+, no dogs or other pets permitted on the property. For a family-friendly experience, visit our wine shops at Chiles Peach Orchard or Carter Mountain Orchard. Wine is currently available by the glass, flight, or bottle. We also offer a curated selection of snacks, boards, and sandwiches that pair well with any of our wines (outside food is not permitted). Wine sales stop 30 minutes prior to closing.

Fridays - Summer Sundown Series with live music until sunset! Enjoy wine, or our new spritzes featuring fruit from our own farm. Sundays - Brunch featuring mimosas with juices from our farmgrown fruit.

Oct. 16th- Pumpkin Wine Glass Paint&Sip

Hours: Wed, Thurs, Sun 11 AM–6 PM / Fri & Sat 11 AM - Sunset

430 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood, VA 22943 434.252.2947 • www.chilesfamilyorchards.com/chiswell

53RD WINERY AND VINEYARD

2019 Two Springs

After some time to bottle age, we are re-releasing our 2019 Two Springs! Our Two Springs is a Meritage-style blend, and is only ever produced in years with exceptional crop. With notes of spiced red and blackberries, tobacco, and an earthy finish, it’s the perfect bottle to hold on to for a special occasion, or enjoy now as the weather begins to cool. Pair with beef bourguignon, ratatouille, or a robust pasta Bolognese for a wonderful dinner. We are open 7 days a week, 11am to 5pm offering our 100% Virginia wine by the bottle, glass and tasting flights.  Enjoy your visit at our intimate, meadow-like setting in rural Louisa County.  we offer well-spaced indoor and outside seating and customers are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets, chairs and blankets. Children and pets are welcome, but pets must always remain outside of buildings and on a leash.  Quality wine, friendly staff at a great escape! Visit our website, www.53rdwinery.com.

Oct. 14th - Harvest Party and live music by Vintage Silk (46:30pm)

Oct. 15th – Braise ‘n Smoke Food Truck and live music by Michael Proffit (12:30-4:30 pm)

Oct. 16th – Sauce Catering Food and live music by John Kelly (12:30-4:30 pm)

Oct. 20th – Beef, Wine, and Cigar dinner (advanced purchase required)

Oct 22nd – Louisa Humane Society Empty Bowls party, with live music by the Freightiner Duo Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm 13372 Shannon Hill Rd • Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com

CROSSKEYS

WINERY

2020 Meritage

A rich blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon aged 15 months in new and neutral oak barrels. Blackberry and vanilla bound out of the glass but the nose evolves into mature layers of brandied cherry, black pepper, and violet. Oak provides dimension and body. Pairs perfectly with the fall October weather!

CrossKeys Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in the heart of beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Our approach is to grow, by hand, the highest quality fruit using careful canopy management and yield balance to achieve 100% estate-grown wines that are truly expressive of the varietal and soils here at CrossKeys. Our first vines were planted in 2001 and we have only grown since then. Our 125acre estate currently houses more than 30 acres of vines with plans for more planting in the future. We currently grow 12 varietals of grapes all used to produce our one of a kind award-winning wines.We offer wine tastings throughout the day. Our knowledgeable

tasting room associates will guide you through tasting our wines whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran. We love large groups and want to make sure your experience at CrossKeys Vineyards is extraordinary. We request that large groups call the vineyard 48 hours in advance to set up a reserved group tasting. The group will have a reserved table, staffing, and a cheese plate included with price.

Mondays through ThursdayWinery Tours (by reservation only) at 12:30 pm

Sunday Brunch from 11-4 pm  Sunday Fall Supper Series (tickets required) from 5-8 pm; check our website for weekly menus!

Oct. 14th - Finally Fridays from 5:30-8:30

Oct. 21st - Salsa Night from 5- 9:30 pm (tickets required)

Open Daily from 11- 7pm

6011 E Timber Ridge Rd, Mt Crawford, VA 22841 (540) 234-0505 https://crosskeysvineyards.com/

Oct. 15th - Michael Tice  live music & Simply Trending BBQ

Oct 20th - Team Trivia and food by Arepas on Wheels

Oct. 22nd – Live music by Faraway 2-5 pm, Closed at 6 for private event

Winery Hours: Thurs 12 -8pm / Fri 12 – 6pm / Sat 12 – 9pm / Sun 12 -6pm

3304 Ruritan Lake Road Palmyra, VA 22963 434-207-3907 www.cunninghamcreek.wine

DUCARD VINEYARDS

2021 TANA Chardonnay

Produced exclusively from our TANA vineyard, this “Mȃcon” style wine shows aromas of green apple on the nose and pleasing minerality on the palate, with a hint of oak on the finish.

Our uncrowded rural Madison County area has mountains, streams and plenty of beautiful views along scenic back roads. The tasting room is near hiking and biking trails along the Shenandoah National Forest and

EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY

Meritage Reserve

This traditional Bordeaux-style wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. With notes of plum, cherry, and vanilla, our Meritage Reserve is dry, medium-full bodied with a velvety finish. It is aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels for 27 months. When you enjoy it at home, we recommend decanting first. It pairs wonderfully with roasts, grilled portobello mushrooms & root vegetables, hearty stews, pastas & more. Our Meritage Reserve received a gold medal in the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup awards earlier this year.

We are delighted to include our Meritage Reserve in this month’s wine club allocation and we have a special release party planned on October 20th that will feature a tasting of our Meritage along with 4 other wines and pairings of 5 chocolates. Our Wine Educators & Wine Club Director along with Johnny Epps from Odyssey Chocolate will guide participants through this unique tasting experience. The event is open to the public and wine club members enjoy discounted tickets - available now on our website.

October is Virginia Wine Month! Join us all month long for awardwinning wines, delicious farm-totable food pairings, live music, and more.

Winery Hours: WednesdaysSaturdays (12-8 PM), Sundays (12-6 PM)

2531 Scottsville Rd. (5 mi from Downtown Charlottesville) Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 264-6727 www.eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

HARK VINEYARDS

CUNNINGHAM

CREEK WINERY

2021 First Crush

A new blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this blend will be perfect for sitting next to a fireplace. Cherries, earth, and slate dominate the palate, and this wine should be enjoyed with chicken and dumplings, butternut squash soup, or spice cake.

Come visit us Thursday & Friday 1-8, Saturday 1-9, Sunday 1-6. No reservations, ample indoor and outdoor seating. Corky and Crush, our resident Aussies, welcome friendly leashed dogs (be sure to visit the fenced unleashed dog park). For Virginia Wine Month we’re offering a Halloween Candy paired flight, as well as a 3-Dog Wine Pack for $64 (reg. $82) includes First Crush, Menage a Paw, Herd Dog Red.

is a perfect res pite after your day out! Enjoy some peace and quiet relaxation in this challenging environment. Sit on our lawns and sip or pick up a bottle or three of our award-winning wines to take home. Reservations available and recommended (especially for Saturdays). No reservation fee or minimum purchase. Walkups accommodated on a spaceavailable basis. To order wine for local delivery or UPS shipping, visit our website!

Open daily – Mon-Thurs. 12-5 pm Fri. 12-9 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm

Weekends (Fri-Sun) - Live music Friday-Sunday all month long (except Sept 25th). Check out our website for details and the musical artist line up!

40 Gibson Hollow Ln • Etlan, VA 22719 (540) 923-4206 www.ducardvineyards.com

estate offers.  Some picnic foods such as cheese, charcuterie, jams, crackers, and chocolate are available for purchase. Food trucks and live music most Saturdays from MarchNovember; check our website and social media for details. Our grapes love it here. We think you will, too.

Upcoming events

October 14 - Harvest Dinner in the Vineyard (tickets required)

October 15 - Popitos Pizza and The Near Passerines

October 22 - Paella Perfecta and Bofa the Band

October 29 - Halloween Scavenger Hunt for all ages

Hours

Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-7pm, and Sunday 12-6pm

434-964-9463 (WINE) 1465 Davis Shop Rd, Earlysville, VA 22936 www.harkvineyards.com

HORTON VINEYARDS

International Pinotage Tasting!

2019 Merlot

Small vat fermented and barrel aged 16 months, this wine showcases notes of black cherry, cola, and savory herbs. This wine follows nice in the footsteps of its predecessor, our 2017 Merlot, which won Gold in the Governor’s Cup. The 2019 is still a bit youthful, and while it tastes great right now, it’s only going to get better over the next several years. The problem? By then it will be long gone! That’s the challenge and the beauty of authentic, estate grown wines. Only 200 cases were produced. Available now for you to experience on our tasting menu!

Visiting Hark:

Hark Vineyards is a family-owned winery focused on the belief that beautiful views and delicious wine can bring people together. Children and well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome. We welcome — and encourage — you to bring a picnic and enjoy the experience our

This is the ticketed-only International Tasting series you won’t want to miss! Horton Vineyards is hosting a four part event series this year to showcase the versatility of Virginia terroir and diversity of winemaking. The series will continue with Pinotage tasting on International Pinotage Day in October, and will finish the series with a Touriga Nacional and Port wine tasting in December. The tastings will start at 11:30am. Guest speakers will guide you through your tastings and discuss the history of the grape. Charcuterie boards will be available for guests to purchase to go along with their tastings. Advanced ticket purchase required via our website.

6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, Virginia (540) 832-7440 www.hortonwine.com

LOVINGSTON WINERY

2019 Pinotage

If October were a wine, it would be Pinotage. This varietal, though it is popular in South Africa, is a unique find in Virginia. Our 2019 Pinotage boasts red fruit, a hint of smoke and baking spice notes that pair delightfully with fall flavors such as clove, nutmeg and cranberry. You’ll find our Pinotage to be an excellent medium-bodied wine that is ready to be enjoyed now or can age for 5+ more years in your cellar. Lovingston Winery is entirely estate grown and we are proud to have one acre of Pinotage planted within our vineyards. This varietal produces some of the most beautiful, dense clusters on the

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property that are aged in an Italianmade Limousin oak “Gamba” cask for approximately 9 months before bottling. Our 2019 Pinotage is available on our tasting flights, by the glass or bottle at our historic farmhouse tasting room. We also have 2016, 2017, and 2018 bottles available for an exciting opportunity to create your own vertical tasting.  Lovingston Winery is a family run farm winery in the truest sense. Owners, Wes, Tessa, Bill and Shelley have converted their 1906 farmhouse, seated on what is lovingly referred to as Josie’s Knoll, into an intimate tasting room experience that leaves guests feeling like they have found their home away from home. On this 64-acre property you will find nearly 12 acres of vineyards to explore, white oak trees estimated to be nearly 300 years old, pastoral views of Virginia countryside, mini horses and dogs joyfully present on property, all with a foundation in exceptional Bordeaux and Burgundy style wines with South African influence at your beck and call. Stop by Wednesday-Sunday to find a comfortable seat in the parlor by the fire, relax in a rocking chair on the front porch, or bring a picnic and settle in under the pergolafind the spot that speaks to you

and enjoy! Lovingston offers the opportunity for overnight stays at our farmhouse or cabin, mini horses ready for treats, pop-up food and live music, a tree swing, self-guided vineyard tours, fire pits, excellent benefits for wine club members and more!

Oct 14th&15th: Harvest Dinner with four course food and wine pairing

Oct 16th&30th: Route 29 Halloween Edition Sangria Ramble with prizes

Hours

Wed-Fri 1-6pm Sat/Sun 11-6pm

885 Freshwater Cove Lane Lovingston, Virginia 22949 (434) 263-8467

www.lovingstonwinery.com

MERRIE MILL FARM & VINEYARD

2021 Merlot

Distinctive character, with rich palate coating textures and lots of layers and depth, this is the perfect wine to sip on as we enter cooler weather. Pair it with slow grilled barbecue ribs, fresh kale and tomatoes, or grilled local mushrooms.

Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard is a tasting room destination in Keswick, VA. Founded by Guy and Elizabeth Pelly, Merrie Mill reimagines the tasting room experience by marrying a devotion to warm, approachable hospitality with a weird, wonderful setting that delights and inspires. The Tasting Room at Merrie Mill features two copper bars in a lofted interior, multiple terraces and lawns overlooking the vineyards. Reservations can be made for wine tastings and lovingly prepared food. In addition to a welcoming, playful spirit as well as delicious wine, Merrie Mill has come to be known for its uniquely maximalist style and unexpected artwork. Designed by Jenn Grandchamp of Kemble Interiors, in collaboration with Elizabeth Pelly, the tasting room conceived as though an extension of the Pelly home, also on property, very personal in nature and high on design.

LIVE MUSIC from FridaysSundays, check our website for who is playing!

Hours: M/W/Th/S/Su 10:30am5:30pm; F 10:30am-9:30pm

Fridays - Sundowner Music Series, check our website for the lineup!

Merrie Mill Farm, Keswick, VA 22947

MONTIFALCO VINEYARDS

2019 Montifalco Piney Mountain Meritage, Monticello AVA

This is the fourth vintage of our popular Piney Mountain red blend series. Winemaker Justin Falco crafted this Old-World style wine with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It was aged for 12 months in one year old French oak barrels. Aromas and flavors of cassis, black cherry, vanilla, peppercorn, and sage with soft and silky tannins. A wine that is exceptional with savory dishes like roasted duck breast or Shepherd’s Pie. Email us for recipes! info@ montifalco.com

The 2019 Piney Mountain Meritage is currently on our Red Wine Flight. Join us and try it! Reserve one of our super cozy outdoor lounges and seating areas with firepits, tower heaters, cushions, and blankets. (No fee!) We have limited seating in our Tasting Gallery where you can enjoy our rotating collection of antique art and curiosities. We are open by walk-in or reservation Fridays Noon-6pm, Saturdays & Sundays Noon-5pm. We do not accept groups larger than 6. Ages 21+ Please visit montifalcovineyard. com or call/text us at 434-989-9115 for more information. We’ll see you at the vineyard!

Hours:

Friday- Sunday: 12 noon – 5 pm

Walk-ins or Reservations; Final seating is 4:30pm.

1800 Fray Road; Ruckersville, VA 22968 (434) 989-9115 / info@montifalco.com www.montifalcovineyard.com

PIPPIN HILL FARM & VINEYARDS

2018 Bundoran Blue

The 2018 Bundoran Blue is named as a tribute to the Bundoran Farm community where Pippin Hill resides while also paying homage to the signature, and ever-soothing, color palette of our sister event company, Easton Events. And despite the “blue” on the label, it is our signature, and ever-soothing, red blend. Rich up front with plum, blackberry and traces of cocoa, the body remains grippy which emphasizes the leathery notes with hints of pistachio. The refined finesse of the finish highlights the acidity while lingering sweet tobacco notes make this one of our best food wines. Let it breathe, breathe deeply yourself, then sit back and enjoy.

Plan to Visit:

Pippin Hill is a culinary vineyard in the heart of Virginia’s wine country. There are two types of standard reservations available for food and wine pairings: Indoor Table or Covered Veranda for table service. Walk-ins are welcome for lawn seating. Reservations via Resy are recommended for Indoor and Veranda seating. For the ultimate wine tasting experience, check out Pippin Hill’s elevated wine tasting and tour experience, offered select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  Learn more at pippinhillfarm.com.

Hours Mon - Sun 11am - 5pm*

*See Our Calendar for Early Closings.

We are Closed the first Monday of every month.

Sundays- Live music on the hill!

Each Sunday from 1-4 PM, Pippin Hill welcomes local musicians to perform on our Veranda. Check our website for varying artists.

Oct. 27th- South America

Cooking Class (reservations in advanced required)

5022 Plank Rd., North Garden, VA 22959 (434).202.8063 www.pippinhillfarm.com

REVALATION VINEYARDS

2019 Novum

We’re excited to release our 2019 Novum, a white port-style wine.

Aged for 33 months in cognac barrels, oxidized (by design) as the barrels were not topped off. Anticipate aromas of hazelnut, orange, caramel, and apricot. Aromatic with a dry alcoholic finish of candied fruit (raisins and candied citrus peel) and hazelnut. Enjoy on its own or add tonic and a slice of lemon for a delicious alternative to a gin and tonic.

Revalation Vineyards is a familyowned vineyard, located in Madison’s Hebron Valley. Our property offers stunning views of

the Blue Ridge mountains from the porch of our 1830’s log cabin tasting room. Enjoy our wine by the bottle or choose one of our flights which feature five different wines. You are welcome to bring your own food or create a charcuterie board from our locally sourced menu. Reservations are requested for indoor, porch or outdoor seating and can be made on our website. Walkins are welcome whenever space is available. Open on Mondays through the end of October.  Hours: Friday 12 – sunset, Saturday 12 – 6pm and Sunday/Monday 125pm.

Oct. 14th (3pm to sunset) Jackleg Roaming Kitchen Handcrafted Pizza

Oct. 15th Harvest Party Bundles for sale to celebrate Virginia Wine Month!

Oct. 16th Pop-Up @ The Vineyard Juliette Swenson, Watercolor Painter

Oct. 22nd Pop-Up @ The Vineyard Wisteria Wire Design, Jewelry + Gifts

Oct. 23rd Paella with New Iberia Truck

2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, VA 22727 540-407-1236 www.revalationvineyards.com

REYNARD FLORENCE VINEYARDS

2019 Petit Verdot

This beautiful estate wine has a deep color, nice fruit notes on the mid-palate and a depth of character with a long satisfying finish. Petit Verdot hails from Bordeaux, where it is most often used in the region’s famous red blends to impart deep color and concentrated fruit flavor on the palate. Bold, full bodied with nice fruit notes and a memorable finish. Petit Verdot pairs great with chocolate, steak, spicy Italian sausage, mushroom soup and chili. Aged and smoked cheeses also pair great with Petit Verdot. Our Petit

Verdot is aged for 20 months in new and neutral French Oak.

Come by for a tasting flight or glass of wine and enjoy our fall foliage this October! Picnics, dogs, and kids welcome. Enjoy selfguided flights, take in the view from our Pergola and visit with our winery Corgis, Ti-Rey and Brixie.

Bring a picnic or purchase onsite snacks and enjoy live jazz every Sunday 2-5PM with Vern Fischer and his “Can’t Hardly Playboys”. You’ll find our owner and winemaker strumming guitar, Carl on the bass guitar and Vern playing just about any instrument you can imagine!

Hours: Thrus/Fri 12-5pm; Sat/Sun 11am – 5pm

Open Holiday Mondays, as well as by appointment or chance! Don’t hesitate to give us a call!

16109 Burnley Rd.; Barboursville, VA 22923 540.832.3895 / 434.962.1849 www.reynardflourence.com

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Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In his absurdist play Wait ing for Godot, Samuel Beckett offers us two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who patiently wait for a white-bearded man named Godot. They’re convinced he will provide them with profound help, perhaps even salvation. Alas, although they wait and wait and wait, Godot never arrives. Near the end, when they have abandoned hope, Vlad imir says to Estragon, “We are not saints, but we have kept our appointment.” My sense is that you Scorpios, like Vladimir and Estragon, may be close to giving up your own vigils. Please don’t! I believe your per sonal equivalent to Godot will ultimately appear. Summon more patience.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Poet Charles Wright has testified, “I admire and revere and am awed by a good many writers. But Emily Dickin son is the only writer I’ve ever read who knows my name, whose work has influenced me at my heart’s core, whose music is the music of songs I’ve listened to and remem bered in my very body.” In my astrological reckoning, now is an excellent time for you Sagittarians to identify artists and creators who provide you with similar exaltation. And if there are no Emily Dickinson-type influences in your life, find at least one! You need to be touched and transformed by sub lime inspiration.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’ve read and studied po etry for many years, but only recently dis covered Capricorn poet Lizette Woodworth Reese. How is it possible I missed her? Her contemporary, journalist H. L. Mencken, described her work as “one of the imperish able glories of American literature.” She re ceived many other accolades while alive. But today, she is virtually unknown, and many of her books are out of print. In bringing her to your attention, I am announcing my pre diction about you: Anything in your life that resembles Reese’s reputation will change in the next 12 months. If you have until now not gotten the recognition or gratitude you deserve, at least some of it will arrive.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Author Sophia Dembling defines a friend as a person who consoles you when you’re feeling desperate and with

Libra

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When he was young, Libran poet W. S. Merwin had a teacher who advised him, “Don’t lose your arrogance yet. You can do that when you’re older. Lose it too soon, and you may merely replace it with vanity.” I think that counsel is wise for you to meditate on right now. Here’s how I interpret it: Give honor and respect to your fine abilities. Salute and nurture your ripe talents. Talk to yourself realistically about the success you have accomplished. If you build up your appreciation for what is legitimately great about you, you won’t be tempted to resort to false pride or self-absorbed egotism.

whom you don’t feel alone. A friend is some one whose life is interesting to you and who is interested in your life. Maybe most im portantly, a friend must not be boring. What’s your definition, Aquarius? Now is an excellent time to get clear about the qualities you want in a friend. It’s also a favorable phase to seek out vital new friendships as you de-emphasize mediocre and overly de manding alliances.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): Do you or do you not wish to capitalize on the boost that’s avail able? Are you or are you not going to claim and use the challenging gift that would com plicate your life but also expedite your growth? Act soon, Pisces! If you don’t, the potential dispensation may disappear. This is an excellent chance to prove you’re not afraid of achieving more success and wield ing more power. I hope you will summon the extra courage necessary to triumph over shyness and timidity. Please claim your rightful upgrade!

Aries

(March 21-April 19): Magic Realism Bot is a Twitter account that generates ideas for new fairy tales. Since you will benefit from imag ining your life as a fairy tale in the coming weeks, I’ll offer you a few possibilities. 1. You marry a rainbow. The two of you have chil dren: a daughter who can sing like a river and a son who is as gleeful as the wind. 2. You make friends with a raven that gives you savvy financial advice. 3. You invent a new kind of dancing; it involves crying and laugh ing while making holy prayer gestures toward your favorite star. 4. An angel and a lake monster join forces to help you dream up fun new adventures. 5. You discover a field of enchanted dandelions. They have the power

to generate algorithms that reveal secrets about where to find wonders and marvels.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20): On February 1, 1976, singer Elvis Presley was partying with bud dies at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. As the revelry grew, he got an impetuous long ing for an 8,000-calorie sandwich made with French bread, peanut butter, blueberry pre serves, and slabs of bacon. Since this delica cy was only available at a certain restaurant in Denver, Colorado, Elvis and his entourage spontaneously hopped onto his private jet and flew 900 miles to get there. In accor dance with astrological omens, Taurus, I encourage you to summon an equally keen determination to obtain pleasurable trea sures. Hopefully, though, they will be more important than a sandwich. The odds of you procuring necessary luxuries that heal and inspire are much higher than usual.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20): Gemini writer Nikki Giovanni reminds us, “It cannot be a mistake to have cared. It cannot be an error to have tried. It cannot be incorrect to have loved.” In accordance with astrological omens, I ask you to embody Giovanni’s attitude. Shed any wor ries that your caring and trying and loving have been blunders. Celebrate them, be proud of them, and promise yourself that you will keep caring and trying and loving. The com ing weeks will be an excellent time to renew your commitment to your highest goodness.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22): I was born near Amarillo, Texas, where the U.S. Energy Department stores over 20,000 plutonium cores from old nuclear warheads. Perhaps that explains some of my brain’s mutant qualities. I’m not

normal. I’m odd and iconoclastic. On the other hand, I don’t think my peculiarity makes me better than anyone. It’s just who I am. I love millions of people who aren’t as quirky as me, and I enjoy communicating with unweird people as much as I do with weirdos. Everything I just said is a preamble for my main message, Cancerian: The com ing weeks will be prime time for you to give extra honor and credit to your personal eccentricities, even if they comprise a minor part of your personality.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22): Author Jennifer Huang says, “Poetry is what helps me remember that even in my fragments, I am whole.” What about you, Leo? What reminds you, even in your fragments, that you are whole? Now is an excellent time to identify the peo ple, animals, and influences that help you generate a sense of unity and completeness. Once you’re clear about that, spend quality time doing what you can to nurture those healers. Maybe you can even help them feel more cohesion and harmony in themselves.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo journalist Sydney J. Harris described “the three hardest tasks in the world.” He said they weren’t “physical feats nor intellectual achievements, but moral acts.” Here they are: 1. Return love for hate. 2. Include the excluded. 3. Say “I was wrong.” I believe you will have a special talent for all three of these brave actions in the coming weeks, Virgo. Amazingly, you’re also more likely than usual to be on the receiving end of those brave actions. Con gratulations in advance!

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Albemarle County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: E.M.G.

The object of this suit is to: Terminate the parental rights in E.M.G. (dob 10/10/18) and approve a foster care plan with adoption goal.

It is ORDERED that the X defendant Francesca Guandalini appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before January 18, 2023.

8/26/2022 David M. Barredo DATE JUDGE

NOTICE OF COMBINED JUDICIAL SALE FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Pursuant to a Decree entered in the Circuit Court for the City of Charlottes ville, Virginia, the undersigned, Jonathan T. Wren, Special Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, at public auction on the front steps or in the main courtroom of the Albemarle County Circuit Courthouse, 501 E. Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., a property located in the City of Charlottesville, identified as Tax Map No. 250019000, and commonly known as 819 Ridge Street, for payment of de linquent taxes. For more information on this property and terms of sale, please go to www.martinwrenlaw.com. For more information, you may also contact Jonathan T. Wren, Special Commissioner, at 434-817-3100 or wren@martinwrenlaw.com.

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Not Just for Buyers

BY CARLA HUCKABEE

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2022

If you haven’t come out to see the Blue Ridge Home Builders Asso ciation Parade of Homes because you aren’t in the market for a new home, think again. This Parade has much to offer even if a move isn’t in your immediate future. You can also come to the Parade to see the latest trends in home design, organization, energy savings and interior decorating. With only one week end left to tour the homes in person, make sure you carve out some time on Saturday or Sunday, October 15 or 16, from noon to 5:00 p.m.

You may not be able to fit in all 16 home tours but that’s okay. You can spend the rest of the month viewing the homes and communities online that you didn’t see in person. And you can also enjoy the virtual-only entries.

Craft that Wish List

What’s on your wish list in a home? Or maybe you don’t really have one.

This year’s Parade of Homes is the perfect way to figure out or refine what you want by exploring it in 3-D, whether in person or online.

The best way to be inspired is by walk ing, touching, and experiencing firsthand the dramatic sweep of the vaulted ceil ings, natural light pouring in walls of windows, and floorplans that let you live the way you want to live.

There’s nothing more compelling than a stylishly furnished house with tasteful art on the walls and a palette of color that says welcome home. And no better way to be inspired.

Inspiration isn’t limited to only the inside of the parade homes. Many of these new construction homes feature beautiful landscaping and impressive mountain vistas.

Craig Builders’ three in-person entries are in the Old Trail neighborhood of Crozet. Kate Colvin, Customer Repre sentative with Craig Builders and REAL TOR® at Howard Hanna Roy Wheeler Realty, is enthusiastic about this villastyle home.

“The exciting part of this parade entry is that it can be built on a new section of homesites that overlook a pond with dramatic mountain views in the back ground. I’m looking forward to talk ing with Parade visitors about how the home they tour could be customized and

Not Just for Buyers

BY CARLA HUCKABEE

as screened porch and vaulted ceiling choices.

Crozet Well-Represented

Craig Builders isn’t the only local builder strutting their stuff in Crozet. Southern Development Homes, Stanley Martin Homes, and Greenwood Homes each have a Parade entry in this perenni ally popular community west of Char lottesville.

Anyone unfamiliar with the Crozet area can get a sense of at least part of the community by viewing the virtual community tour of Old Trail on the Parade of Homes website, brhbaparad eofhomes.com.

Two of the Parade homes are in Old Trail Village. In addition to the Craig Builders villa-style home on Bishop Gate Lane, Southern Development Homes is showing off a four-story townhome on Old Trail Drive. The Bainbridge Town home features an open main level with large windows to let in lots of natural light and capitalize on the Crozet and Blue Ridge views. At over 2,600 square feet, this townhome lives large, offering three or four-bedroom options, as well

“This is all coming together just in time for the Parade,” says Southern De velopment Sales Manager Sara Hoagland. “We just opened this entire new section of townhomes at the end of September. We’re excited to have parade visitors be some of the first people to see this new setting for one of our most popular townhome floorplans.”

Over in the Pleasant Green section of Crozet, Stanley Martin Homes is display ing a townhome that comes in at just over 2,000 square feet. Pleasant Green has about 200 single-family homes and townhomes within walking distance of downtown Crozet. The townhouse itself is rich in amenities, and the neighbor hood is even richer with a clubhouse, fire pit, tot lots, and neighborhood storage shed. Tour this home to explore another new section of Crozet being opened for new construction, as well as the quality of workmanship from Stanley Martin Homes.

The final Crozet Parade entry is in the Glenbrook neighborhood. Greenwood Homes, is opening a new phase of con struction and featuring the Aspen floor

built for them on one of these fantastic mountain view homesites in Block 7 of Old Trail.”

KESWICK.

plan in the Parade. Built with 2x6 exterior walls, R-21 insulation, energy-efficient windows and HVAC system, and a tank less water heater, this home highlights just how good energy efficiency can look and feel. The open floor concept features an upstairs loft with a two-story ceiling and stacked windows, letting the natural light and views take center stage.

Greenwood Homes is also featuring a home in the Creekwood neighborhood of Waynesboro. An attached villa with main floor living, the Bayberry offers a super-efficient floor plan and generous storage space. Chris Sylves, Partner with Greenwood Homes, says, “We’ll have 147 homes in Creekwood including villas, townhomes, and single-family homes.

“It’s a great location, walkable to Mar tin’s Grocery, restaurants, and most of Waynesboro. If you can get to one of our homes in the Parade—and we have two in the west, one in the Charlottesville area, and one in Spring Creek— you’ll see for yourself what sets us apart from other builders. We build furniture-grade cabinets, use granite in the kitchens and baths, and real stone on our exteriors. And we keep the price affordable.”

If you can’t get to the western sec tion of the Parade this weekend to tour these homes in person, each of these four builders has homes featured in other parade locations so you can see firsthand the quality craftmanship they produce. And of course, the virtual tours will be online for the remainder of October.

Custom Views

One of the special treats of the Parade of Homes is the chance to interact with custom builders who normally don’t have their homes open to the public. Bramante Homes has a virtual-only Parade entry described as “Deluxe multigenerational living including spacious primary home, plus two in-law suites with complete pri vacy, including laundry and kitchenettes and extra garage space.”

In reality, this is probably what every family could use to keep the peace for those sometimes-awkward holiday gettogethers. The only question is, can it be ready before the in-laws come for Thanksgiving?

This home is the result of a custom home builder working with an owner to incorporate nearly everything they need. Bramante Homes President Chris topher Brement says, “Our core focus is to provide a well-guided custom home building experience. It takes months of collaboration and planning, excellent organization and communication, and adherence to a process that has been refined since 1978.

“Our 2022 Parade Home is a perfect reflection of our clients’ style, lifestyle, wants, and needs. We crafted a multigenerational home that balanced the needs of its primary inhabitants as well as visiting parents and children. This home will provide decades of family enjoyment.”

With suites connected by indoor and outdoor living spaces, and an exterior that blends siding, stone, and cedar fin ishes, the goal of creating a warm rustic mountain vibe is achieved. The soaring covered porch can fit the whole family—

in-laws, kids, and all. And this dog-loving owner even got a centrally located dog bath to spoil the family’s best friend.

Keeping in mind possible future needs, the layout accommodates space for an elevator to serve the upper-level suite. There are custom built-ins and even a custom lighting plan.

All these touches that usually don’t make it into a semi-custom or standard built home are what make the difference in working with a custom builder such as Bramante Homes.

True Living Custom Homes is another custom builder in this year’s Parade. Based in Charlottesville, their virtualonly entry features an oversized three-car side load garage, a stone fireplace with reclaimed wood mantle, and a main floor primary bedroom with a large walk-in shower and stand-alone tub. Outdoor living features include an extended front porch, deck, and walk-out basement to maximize the home’s mountain views.

No More Open Houses

You know you’ve done it. You go into a neighborhood house under construc tion to peek around a bit. Or you spend a Sunday afternoon cruising through open houses you have absolutely no interest in buying. Between COVID, low inventory, and homes selling the instant they come to market, those days may be gone for the foreseeable future.

Even builders had trouble keeping their parade entries available for the Parade. Ben Davis, VP of Sales for Craig Builders, says, “Similar to 2021 and 2020, the inventory of available homes for sale in our market has been at historical lows. Therefore, the homes that we intended to build specifically to showcase during the Parade of Homes were sold to cus tomers who wanted to move into them right away.”

So, how is a home design lover sup posed to get their design fix?

In a world where the open house has all but been forgotten, the Parade of Homes may be the best chance for a potential buyer or remodeler to see new design trends firsthand.

BRHBA Executive Director Jenny Tap

scott says, “Whether you are a long-time resident or a first-time visitor to the Charlottesville, Albemarle, Waynesboro, or Zion Crossroads areas, the BRHBA Parade of Homes is certain to have some thing that will be important to you for your future home building needs. If you are looking to buy a new home or seeking remodeling ideas, there is plenty to see at the Parade of Homes.”

This 59th Parade of Homes is pre sented by Nest Realty and features 16 ready-for-market homes. They range in price from the upper $300 thousands to the upper $800 thousands.

The in-person tours wrap up this Sat urday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, from noon to 5:00 pm. Each of the 16 inperson homes will also include a virtual tour and video showcasing each property. There are also four virtual-only entries and two virtual-only neighborhood en tries, Galaxie Farms and Old Trail. The virtual tours will be available online at brhbaparadeofhomes.com through the end of October.

The best way to take advantage of this free event is to do a little advance plan ning. Check out the parade map online or in print in The Real Estate Weekly and The Daily Progress to figure out which homes you can see in person. The homes are divided into west, central, and east regions to help you plan your trip. What you don’t get to see in person, you will have a couple of weeks to view online.

Tapscott advises, “If you are new to Charlottesville, contemplating a poten tial move, or upgrading your home, this is a wonderful opportunity to see the quality and craftsmanship of ten local builders.”

And you can enjoy all this in a nopressure environment. You can view the homes, tour the new communities, and ooh and aah at all the custom touches. This Parade of Homes will pique your curiosity and help you imagine all those dreamy features in your own home.

Carla Huckabee writes about high-performing real estate.

STANELY MARTIN HOMES Brookhill Commons 905 Salamander Street Unit B

HATTON RIDGE FARM

A most tranquil and private 278+ acres with approximately two-thirds mile of James River frontage. The centerpiece of Hatton Ridge Farm is an impressive brick Georgian home, built circa 2000. MLS#634311 $3,675,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

BRIDLEWOOD TRAIL

Private Keswick residence on 18.6 acres with views of the Southwest Mountains. 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath with wood floors, screen porch and 2-car garage. Open and wooded land. Easy access to Charlottesville and UVA. MLS#634905 $695,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

PEA RIDGE FARM

317 acre estate that has it all: location, views, water, stunning main residence, event center and more! The 15+ acre lake is centered among lush rolling fields of rich grass and a spectacular 5-BR home with heart pine floors, 4 FP, study, garages, and unparalleled views exists. Located 25 minutes west of Charlottesville in Greenwood, this exceptional property is a one-of-a-kind, not to be replicated, gem. Also includes a large metal barn, log cabin with FP, stunning party barn and a 2 BR cottage. Additional acreage available. MLS#631962 $8,875,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

EVERGREEN HILL

A private 18 acre horse farm, with 4-bedroom main residence, 1-bedroom cottage, beautiful 8 stall center aisle barn, outdoor riding ring, and several fenced pastures and hay fields. With access onto 570 plus acres of parkland with trails. MLS#632164 $1,295,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

WOLFCREEK FARM

Situated near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Madison County on 333 acres. Currently runs as a grazing farm for beef cattle. There are 2 homes on the property and a complement of necessary farm buildings. NOT IN CONSERVATION EASEMENT! MLS#630435 $3,200,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

BELMONT LOFTS

This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath condo features extra high ceilings, a modern & open floor plan with huge windows and doors, and a large rooftop terrace with views of the Downtown Mall all the way around to Monticello. MLS#634149 $1,950,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

WOOD’S END

Striking residence on a private 5+ acres in the heart of Keswick, one of the most beautiful and protected areas in Albemarle County. Architecturallydesigned with numerous custom features, the floor plan of this stunning residence is thoroughly thought out; one level living with flexible space. The front entrance opens into a lightfilled, vaulted ceiling great room with chef’s kitchen and spacious living area. Minutes from the world class Keswick Hall, Charlottesville, UVA, and Pantops. MLS#626196

Dammann, 434.981.1250

STONY POINTE

A spacious and meticulously maintained 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath Manor home on 57 acres of tranquility. Panoramic views of the Southwest Mountains and winter views of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. Located 6 miles from Charlottesville. MLS#626941 $2,650,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

MOUNT PARAN CHURCH

Church residence. Redesigned by architect Bruce Wardell, as his own home. A separate addition has 3 or 4-bedrooms and 3-full baths. Has been further enhanced and improved by the current owners. Bucolic views complete the perfect setting. MLS#630270 $810,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

BLACKBERRY HILL FARM

self-sustaining

FRAYS MILL

4.15-acre lot offers privacy, great location, small subdivision, state maintained road, high speed internet available, just 3.5 miles to Rivanna Station, NGIC and 6 miles to Hollymead Center and the CHO Airport. MLS#608508 $189,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

SIMMONS GAP/ ESTES RIDGE

10 acres of mature woods. Property has long road frontage and consists of two parcels being combined and sold as one. No homeowners association! Design and build your dream residence on this very well-priced parcel. MLS#621178 $189,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

OWENSVILLE ROAD

5-bedroom residence on 2 acre lot in Meriwether

Lewis Elementary District! Stunning home has top quality finishes and many features include: open floor concept on all levels; fully loaded chef’s kitchen; and so much more! MLS#632111 $1,675,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

LYNX FARM LANE

Great building lot in Ivy! Over 2.5 acres less than 6 miles to Charlottesville and UVA. Your future dream home could sit on this beautiful, wooded land, the perfect combination of country and city access. Murray Elementary School District. MLS#634897 $165,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MISSION HOME ROAD

ac. in Albemarle & Greene County. Privacy & protection adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park!

division rights & multiple home sites. Extraordi nary timberland. Views of the mountains, along with easy access to trails & Skyline Drive. MLS#620276 $1,100,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

EDNAM FOREST

Wonderfully large 1.5+ acre building lot in Ednam Forest. Build your dream home on this elevated, wooded lot located in a single family community, minutes from UVA and within walking distance to Boar’s Head Resort. MLS#598537 $289,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

GIBSON’S HOLLOW

Ivy area! A 249 + acre hidden, private Arcadia controlling its own little valley up to the mountain ridge top building sites. Multiple parcels and subdivision rights make it a conservation easement candidate. MLS#634183 $4,000,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124 or Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

SOUTHERN ALBEMARLE

87+ acre pine forest property is a good investment tract, or use as a hunting and recreational tract, or with multiple division rights, a place to build a home or more than one home. Potential mountain views, and private settings. MLS#629213 $499,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

RAGGED MOUNTAIN FARM

Two wonderful estate parcels comprised of 185.01±

acres in coveted Ragged Mountain Farm. Excellent elevated building site, complete privacy, and beautiful views. Murray/Henley/Western school district. MLS#621083 $1,895,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MEADOW FARM

436+ acre parcel of land in Southern Albemarle! 4 division rights; complete privacy; lush, gently rolling terrain; long road frontage; stream; 3-acre lake; 125135 acres of open land; mature hardwood forests. Under conservation easement. Owner/agent. MLS#634139 $2,985,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

ECOVILLAGE CHARLOTTESVILLE

The Owner has been working with planners and the County of Albemarle to develop on this property an en vironmentally sensitive and sustainable housing com munity. 6.5 acre site with two houses. For more details visit: www.ecovillagecharlottesville.org. MLS#633951 $1,750,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

GARTH ROAD

11.73-acre, buildable lot in Western Albemarle! One of a kind location and a rare opportunity to purchase a large lot in an estate neighborhood 10 minutes to town. 2 division rights and is gently rolling with a small stream bisecting the property. MLS#628219 $795,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

Live It Up

THERE WERE 77 SALES IN THE 11 COUNTY AND CITY AREAS

26 were in Albemarle with an average price of $697,683

10 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $559,384

4 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $392,250

3 were in Greene with an average price of $326,133

8 were in Louisa with an average price of $582,976

1 was in Madison with a price of $188,000

9 were in Nelson with an average price of $405,878

8 were in Orange with an average price of $771,775

2 were in Staunton with an average price of $185,300

were in Waynesboro with an average price of $309,500

Homes of Distinction in

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE www.charlottesville.gov

Real estate tax rate: $.96 per

CITY OF STAUNTON ci.staunton.va.us

Real estate tax rate: $.92 per $100

CITY OF WAYNESBORO www.waynesboro.va.us

Real estate tax rate: $.90 per $100

ALBEMARLE COUNTY www.albemarle.org

Real estate tax rate: $.854 per $100 FLUVANNA COUNTY fluvannacounty.org

Real estate tax rate: $.884 per $100

GREENE COUNTY greenecountyva.gov

Real estate tax rate: $.82 per $100

LOUISA COUNTY www.louisacounty.com

Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

MADISON COUNTY www.madisonco.virginia.gov

Real estate tax rate: $.71 per $100

NELSON COUNTY nelsoncounty-va.gov

Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

ORANGE COUNTY orangecountyva.gov

Real estate tax rate: $.75 per $100