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This week’s issue went to press before the results of the June 17 primary election were in, but as you saw in last week’s Q&A with the candidates, regardless of who gets the job, voters across the board were talking about the same big local issues. In particular, transportation.

Our cover story this week (p.20) takes a look at one possible solution: e-bikes. Charlottesville’s pilot voucher program gives some lucky residents $1,000 toward the purchase of an electric bike, a bicycle with a built-in electric motor and battery that assists the rider while pedaling (and a practical way to skip the traffic and cut down on carbon emissions).

It’s a solid start but, as Nathan Alderman notes in his story, the program is still in its early stages. E-bikes aren’t cheap, even with a voucher, and without better bike infrastructure, they won’t work for everyone. And while e-bikes can also expand mobility for people with disabilities or limited stamina, that promise depends on building a system that works for all riders.

Still, it’s a sign the city is thinking differently about how we get around, and that’s a shift worth watching.

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Paul Brewer

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Kate Buford

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Michael Callahan

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Helen Cathro

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Karen Collins

Emily Currier

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Tristan Williams is a live music, portrait, and editorial photographer based out of Charlottesville, Virginia, where he has been contributing to C-VILLE Weekly since 2017. His work has been featured in Billboard magazine, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Relix, Brooklyn Vegan, and American Songwriter. See his work on pages 20 and 38.

Nathan Alderman is a writer, editor, and Oxford comma enthusiast in Crozet, Virginia. He volunteers for civic causes, folds a lot of laundry, and adores his spouse and his large, loud, hungry children. He’s written for C-VILLE, Macworld magazine, and The Motley Fool, among others. Read his work on page 20.

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Thousands of people protested at Charlottesville’s June 14 No Kings Day demonstration, showing their opposition to President Donald Trump with signs, apparel, and chants. The rally, organized by Indivisible Charlottesville, was part of a nationwide 50501 event (50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement), which drew millions of Americans.

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Above the law

How a former Culpeper County ‘MAGA sheriff’ got a presidential pardon BY

ANDREW HOLLINS

While running a contested race for sheriff of Culpeper County in 2023, Scott Jenkins was looking to “fill the war chest,” according to a federal indictment.

To do this, he accepted at least $75,000 from northern Virginia businessmen to be appointed auxiliary sheriff’s deputies, and helped one wealthy felon get his gun rights restored, despite not meeting Culpeper County residency requirements.

But the first pay-to-play donor goes back nearly 15 years. His name is Kevin Rychlik, a Marine veteran from Gainesville who testified that he paid $5,000 to be added as an auxiliary deputy in 2011, having risen to the rank of auxiliary lieutenant by 2021, when his aviation businesses came under investigation for tax fraud. Hoping for a lighter sentence, he approached the FBI about Jenkins’ history of bribery.

Rychlik agreed to wear a wire, and the investigation culminated in 2023, when the FBI seized Jenkins’ campaign funds. Jenkins lost the election for sheriff in a landslide.

Following a weeklong trial, Jenkins was convicted on one count of conspiracy, four counts of honest services fraud, and seven counts of bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds in December of 2024. His co-defendants, Rick Rahim, Fred Gumbinner, and James Metcalf, all pleaded guilty. Rahim received an 18-month sentence, which will be in addition to the 78-month sentence he received in another federal court for unrelated tax and investment fraud charges last month. Gumbinner and Metcalf both received three years of probation and

fines of $100,000 and $75,000, respectively.

For his role at the center of it all, Jenkins was sentenced in March 2025 to 10 years in federal prison.

Jenkins, a self-described “constitutional sheriff,” has deep ties to the far-right. He was named a 2021 Sheriffs Fellow by the Claremont Institute, a Christian nationalist think tank associated with people such as John Eastman, one of the prominent figures (and indicted co-conspirators) in the effort to overturn the 2020 election, and Jack Posobiec, a conspiracy theorist responsible for the “pizzagate” hoax.

An FBI search warrant alleges that another of Jenkins’ alleged pay-to-play donors was Haval Dosky, an Iraqi fixer who has even deeper ties to powerful people in Washing-

ton, D.C. Dosky, who was not named in the indictment, received a badge as an auxiliary deputy in Culpeper County in 2018. The search warrant included redacted texts from Jenkins to Dosky, asking for his help to land an unnamed prominent Republican speaker for the 2018 Culpeper Republican Club’s Reagan Dinner. That year’s Reagan dinner keynote speaker was Trump campaign lawyer Joseph diGenova.

On May 26, 2025, two months after sentencing, President Donald Trump issued Jenkins an unconditional pardon, citing a “corrupt and weaponized Biden DOJ.” The move had many of his own Republican supporters questioning its wisdom, including Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares.

“I have to authorize any state investigation into any elected official. And so I was aware of a lot of the facts at that time,” Miyares told The Virginia Mercury. “Given what I know, I would not have pardoned him.”

The Department of Justice, the White House, and Jenkins did not return requests for comment. Former U.S. Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh, who prosecuted the case and left for private practice at the end of 2024, respectfully declined to comment.

On the Claremont Institute’s website, an undated Q&A with Jenkins asked him about what makes his appointment as a 2021 Claremont Sheriffs Fellow relevant in the coming years. His answer was illuminating: “Our oath as Sheriff is unique. An elected Sheriff answers only to the citizenry. We are not beholden to any government unit, no supervisory body, and no legislature [sic].”

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CHARLOTTESVILLE JOINED THOUsands of cities nationwide with a June 14 No Kings Day rally that saw about 6,800 people protesting along US 29 by The Shops at Stonefield. No Kings Day coincided with a military parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.

Millions of Americans participated in Saturday’s demonstrations, according to estimates by PBS. Charlottesville’s rally was organized by Indivisible Charlottesville, which also put together the local Hands-Off protest near the Tesla showroom at The Shops at Stonefield in April.

Protesters in Charlottesville, and across the United States, carried signs condemning the concentration of power in the executive branch under Trump. Several posters displayed variations on “NO KINGS C

Albemarle County School Board extends Superintendent Matthew Haas’ contract through June 2028 at its annual end-of-year retreat on June 13. Sen. Mark Warner holds town hall at The Jefferson Theater on June 14, and says he’ll “do everything in [his] power to kill” the Big Beautiful Bill Act. Rivanna Conservation Alliance receives $1,000 grant from Keep Virginia Beautiful for its river round-up litter pickup program. North Garden residents displaced by house fire caused by lightning strike on June 13, according to Albemarle County Fire Rescue. Charlottesville Police promise to increase presence on Downtown Mall following a shooting June 14 near The Fitzroy that left one man injured (an arrest was made shortly after the incident). Virginia to receive as much as $103.8 million in next 15 years as part of the latest $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family in connection with the opioid epidemic. Section of Barracks Road between Meadowbrook and Hilltop roads will be closed to traffic between 7am and 7pm on June 21.

Former Culpeper County sheriff Scott Jenkins was sentenced in March 2025 to 10 years in federal prison. On May 26, he was given an unconditional pardon by President Donald Trump.

IN AMERICA.” Others mentioned Trump specifically, including one sign that had an image of the president with a Hitler ’stache and the word “NOPE” below it.

While demonstrations were largely nonviolent, lawmakers asked Minnesotans not to attend the No Kings rally at the state Capitol following the assassination of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the attempted murder of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. Fliers for No Kings events were found in the shooter’s car while he was still at large. Despite the warnings, tens of thousands gathered in St. Paul at the Capitol to protest the Trump administration. Nearby, a Culpeper man was charged with “intentionally” driving his SUV into protesters leaving a No Kings Day event. One person was struck by the vehicle, but no life-threatening injuries were reported.

Twenty-one-year-old Joseph Checklick Jr. was arrested by officers at the scene. No Kings Day was the largest single-day demonstration against Trump since his January 20 inauguration.—Catie Ratliff

Economic development

Albemarle hopes to become Virginia’s ‘next innovation economy’

BY SEAN TUBBS

Albemarle County is in the fourth year of updating its Comprehensive Plan, a document intended to guide the future. But work on a new economic development strategic plan is happening much faster.

“We’re not working on an economic development plan for a community that’s in decline,” said Steven Pedigo of Resonance, the firm hired to conduct the work. “There is a lot of momentum happening in the county that really sets us up to do really outstanding work together.”

Pedigo briefed county supervisors on the draft document on May 21, including a vision statement that calls for Albemarle to “lead the way in Virginia’s next innovation economy.” He said existing strengths include the University of Virginia and the county’s investment in the Rivanna Futures project.

Albemarle wants to continue harnessing economic development efforts in order to help increase the share of county revenue that comes from commercial entities. Pedigo said the goal is to become less reliant on residential taxes.

Earlier in the meeting, supervisors had another briefing on Cost of Community Services, a document that provides a financial snapshot. In 2022, Albemarle collected $264.8 million in revenue from residential land, but spent $346.7 million in services for residents, or 90.11 percent of total expenditures.

Supervisor Michael Pruitt said he wanted to make sure the economic development plan was about creating opportunities for everyone and not just about making more

money for people at the top. He said he would want to see more investment in companies like Afton Scientific, which announced a major expansion last October.

Pruitt said Afton offers career-ladder jobs that can lead to good wages for people who can learn on the job.

On the subject of agribusiness, Pruitt said many in the rural area might have input on Strategy 3.1, which reads, “Updated tools to support flexible agribusiness operations, value-added production, and agricultural technology enterprises.”

“I need to hear what the horse estates think about this,” Pruitt said. “I need to hear what the Farm Bureau thinks about this. And I don’t know that they’re blowing up my phone yet because I’m not sure it’s on their radar.”

Supervisor Ann Mallek said she wanted more information about what it means to have a “modernized agribusiness economy.”

“What does that mean?” Mallek asked. “Are we talking about the local food direct to consumer, which we’ve been … working very hard on since 2010, or something else?”

Economic Development Director Emily Kilroy said some stakeholders currently have to ship their goods in order to process them into something that can be sold to the consumer.

“Some of the ag businesses described when we were sitting down with them at a roundtable that for them to be able to scale

their business, they need some light industrial-type facilities that the current zoning code does not allow in the rural area where their business is located,” Kilroy said.

Supervisor Diantha McKeel said she could see the concern on some people’s faces in the audience as Pedigo went through the various strategies. She said it will be crucial to explain to county residents that economic development can help improve people’s lives by attracting jobs with high wages.

“For many people in our community, they’re very satisfied, they’re very happy, they don’t see any need to change,” McKeel said. “And I think there are many other people in our community who aren’t able to live in our community.”

Albemarle Supervisors will have a joint work session on the plan with the Economic Development Authority on August 13.

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Preliminary plans filed for seven-story apartment building in Fifeville

BY SEAN TUBBS

Three apartment buildings marketed to University of Virginia students sprung up on West Main Street in the 2010s, taking advantage of a zoning code from 2003 that encouraged residential density along major corridors.

On June 17, Charlottesville’s Board of Architectural Review had a first look at a proposal that would utilize a new zoning code that will prevent the many public hearings required for all three. Mitchell Matthews Architects & Planners submitted a preliminary plan to build 157 units in Fifeville just south of the railroad tracks.

“Our client, LCD Acquisitions, LLC is seeking to build new student housing, in full compliance with the City’s new Development Code on three contiguous parcels, 202, 204 and 208 7th Street SW,” reads the narrative for materials submitted for The Mark at Charlottesville.

LCD Acquisitions is tied to Landmark Properties, a Georgia-based company that built The Standard in 2017 on West Main Street. That project was also designed by Mitchell Matthews, and required City Council to grant a special use permit for height density. That allowed conditions to be set.

The properties in Fifeville are all designated as Residential Mixed Use 5, which allows buildings to be as tall as seven stories if affordable units are provided. Under the new code there is no cap on the amount of units as long as they can all fit into the building footprint allowed.

The city does not have an actual application yet so there are no details about how the project will qualify for the bonus height. Neither City Council nor the Planning Commission would play a role unless a request for a technical deviation is part of the final application. No traffic management plans would be required if the project is under

50,000 square feet, and that calculation is not included in the preliminary plan.

The BAR reviewed a preliminary proposal that seeks to incorporate two historically protected buildings from the 19th century into the design. That approach has previously been used for two new buildings on West Main, including the preservation of the building that used to house Blue Moon Diner.

The BAR’s review is restricted to whether it will grant demolition of non-historic structures as well as new construction to encroach on the old.

Last year, the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority bought two properties across the street. They are on land zoned Residential Neighborhood A, a district created to discourage gentrification by giving slightly less development rights.

The Fifeville project comes during a new boom for housing geared toward UVA students. Two major projects built by private developers are currently under construction in close proximity to the University of Virginia.

The firm Subtext is building the 434 units and 1,332 bedrooms at the corner of Jefferson Park Avenue and Emmet Street. Up Campus Student Living is building a 10-story building at 2117 Ivy Rd. called the Blume that will have 231 units and 641 bedrooms.

UVA itself is currently constructing a 780-bedroom student housing building across from the Blume. That’s part of an initiative to build up to 2,000 bedrooms to accommodate an eventual requirement that second-year students live on Grounds.

In March, the Board of Visitors were told that undergraduate enrollment is projected to remain fairly flat through 2031. The actual count in 2024 was 17,469. Graduate enrollment is expected to increase slightly from 4,957 in 2024 to 5,400 by 2031.

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ENERGY

UUVA doctoral candidate T.C.A. Achintya needed a better way to get around. A new program from the City of Charlottesville made it happen.

“I had contemplated buying a regular bike, since I don’t own a car,” Achintya says. “But with how hilly C’ville can get, I never quite

got around to it, since I could do most things via the city and the university’s bus networks, and I hated the idea of showing up to class or meetings sweating and out of breath.”

He looked at e-bikes—battery-packing bicycles that supplement human pedal power with a small electric motor—but says they seemed out of reach. “As a graduate student, it wasn’t an expense I could afford.”

But the city changed that in January, with the first in a series of quarterly drawings offering 25 lucky residents $1,000 toward an e-bike at any of three local bike shops. Out of nearly 1,200 applicants, Achintya won one of the city’s vouchers.

“Without it,” he says, “I’d never have been able to afford an e-bike.” With the city’s help, Achintya was able to buy an oldermodel e-bike for just $200.

Now, “the e-bike’s completely changed how easily I can get around the city,” he says. “I end up using it either every day or every couple of days.” Instead of waiting for a bus, he travels on his own schedule, which cuts his commute time. And Achintya says the e-bike has made grocery shopping and other local trips far more convenient.

That’s the program’s main goal, says Thomas Safranek, the city’s e-bike and pedestrian

coordinator and the voucher program’s administrator—providing an alternative form of transportation that’s safer and healthier.

“A hundred vouchers is not a lot,” Safranek says, regarding the program’s total annual offerings. “However, we’re a pretty small community, and if we put 20 new bikes on West Main headed downtown during rush hour, that does change the look and feel of that corridor. If folks are getting these e-bikes and they’re being seen more and more out on our streets, and there’s more bikes in general, it becomes a safer space for other bikers.”

In 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics found that more than 60 percent of Americans’ daily trips were less than five miles, with more than 50 percent of trips involving three miles or less. Over such small distances, e-bikes offer a promising alternative to climbing in the car.

But while the e-bike voucher program seems like a good start, both Safranek and other local e-bike advocates say the city could and should do even more to make Charlottesville a friendlier place for twowheeled transit.

Time to shine

Sales of e-bikes have surged in the U.S. and around the world in the past five years.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office, U.S. e-bike sales rose from 287,000 units in 2019 to 1.1 million units in 2022.

“They’re just fun to ride,” says Josh Carp, who runs the nonprofit Charlottesville E-bike Lending Library. “It’s a cliché, but when someone comes by and takes a test ride, they come back smiling. It’s hard not to have a good time on an e-bike.”

Safranek credits Carp and the activists at Livable Cville, among others, for bringing a voucher program to the city’s attention. Charlottesville modeled its program on the successful initiative that Denver, Colorado, launched in April 2022. Subsequent studies showed that participants there rode their new bikes an average of 26 miles a week, replacing 3.4 car trips. Sixty-five percent of recipients rode their e-bikes daily, while 90 percent rode at least once a week, and lower-income voucher recipients used their bikes roughly half again more often than standard recipients.

Charlottesville’s program, currently an open-ended pilot, is equally funded by $75,000 apiece from the city’s Sustainability and Neighborhood Development Services offices. “We chose it to be a subsidy as opposed to a rebate because we’re trying to reduce as many barriers as possible,” Safranek says. While he doesn’t yet have data on the income distribution of the winners, he says recipients have come from neighborhoods across the city.

How far does $1,000 go?

Winners have two weeks to pick up their voucher and three months to redeem it at one of three participating local bike shops: Blue Wheel Bicycles, Blue Ridge Cyclery,

and Endeavor Bicycles. So far, Safranek says, only five or six vouchers from the first round have gone unused. Unredeemed vouchers expire and are added to the following quarter’s drawing, ensuring that the number of issued vouchers stays at 100 for the year.

While you can purchase e-bikes online for $1,000 or less, finding offerings in local shops at that price point is trickier. Mark McLewee at Blue Wheel Bicycles and Ben Algeroy at Endeavor Cycles both say their shops’ e-bike offerings start between $1,500 and $1,700.

“The bikes sold locally are far and away more reliable when it comes to e-bike issues, and they’re more easily repaired,” McLewee says. He says he stocks e-bikes from brands he knows he can get replacement parts from. “For folks that are using this as a primary means of transportation, it hopefully means very little downtime without your bike if something does go wrong.”

Safranek says he’s aware of the vouchers’ limitations, especially for lower-income recipients. In addition to the $100,000 of initial funding for the current voucher program, Charlottesville has set aside another $50,000 in hopes of offering even more generous financial help for people who need it. Safranek says the city government began holding initial planning meetings with other departments for such a program in mid-May.

Other benefits of e-biking

Putting more e-bikes on Charlottesville’s roads could help local residents breathe easier. Giving e-bike vouchers to just 4,700 residents reduced Denver’s annual carbon emissions by an estimated 2,040 metric tons.

A 2020 study from Portland State University estimated that replacing just 15 percent of car miles traveled each year could cut CO2 emissions by 12 percent. Factoring in the carbon costs of generating electricity, the study suggests that a single e-bike could cut CO2 emissions by 225kg per year. The average passenger vehicle emits 4,600kg of CO2 annually, according to the EPA.

“A battery is a much more efficient way to deliver energy than an internal combustion engine,” says Andrés Clarens, associate director of UVA’s Environmental Resilience Institute. Gas-powered engines lose a lot of their energy as waste heat.

“You fill up your car with gas, and the vast majority of that, let’s say 80 percent, actually doesn’t ever help you move down the road.” According to Clarens, battery-electric vehicles lose only about 10 percent of energy while in motion.

Clarens also notes that building cities around car transportation comes with a lot of invisible costs, from the taxes necessary to build and maintain roads to the productivity costs of getting stuck in traffic, which Clarens says have been modeled at 30 to 40 cents per car, per mile.

“The costs of traffic are really significant,” he says, “and when you’re on a bike, you almost never find yourself in a traffic jam that you can’t get around. Some of those costs go away.”

Thomas Safranek, Charlottesville’s e-bike and pedestrian coordinator, administers the city’s e-bike voucher program. “If we put 20 new bikes on West Main headed downtown during rush hour,” he says, “that does change the look and feel of that corridor.”

“We’re in a period in the U.S. where we’re really challenging a lot of things, from Medicaid to the National Science Foundation,” Clarens says, in a tone of voice that suggests he doesn’t endorse those particular reconsiderations. “I think it’s reasonable to revisit this idea that getting around by car is the best choice. Because if you really sit down and look at it, there’s a lot of reasons why it doesn’t make as much sense as alternatives.”

E-bikes for everyone

If Charlottesville expands e-bike use, it could open up new mobility options for disabled citizens as well.

“An e-bike essentially makes biking an accessible form of transportation, even for people who are not especially athletic or not looking for a workout or even have significant mobility limitations,” says Lelac Almagor, the Washington, D.C.-based director of inclusion for cargo bike maker Bunch Bikes.

“The electric assist can do a little bit or a medium amount or all of the work for you, so that you’re still able to get some movement in, depending on how it’s comfortable for your body,” she says. “And you’re still able to get around in a sustainable way, but you’re not on your own for getting yourself and your cargo uphill.”

Almagor says that in order to open up ebike transportation, cities like Charlottesville need to invest in safer infrastructure.

“There’s a very wide range of people for whom the infrastructure that we have asks them to take risks that are not reasonable.”

Making everyone safer

“I think if people had better bike infrastructure such that you could bike anywhere any day and feel safe, then the cost of the bike is easier to justify, because it’s more of a car replacement,” says Carp. “If you feel like you can’t bike on certain roads, certain places, certain times, then the cost is harder to justify because then you’re using it less of the time.”

“I’d love to see more bike lanes,” says Belmont resident Peter Hamilton, another of the city’s voucher winners. “On busier roads, it would be great if there was a barrier between the road and the bike lane. That way, cyclists can feel safer and more protected.”

Safranek says the city’s still working on making the bike infrastructure improvements that were laid out in its 2015 Bike-Pedestrian Master Plan. It’s currently focused on a protected bike lane on Fifth Street between Cherry Avenue and I-64.

“We would be removing a lane, and that lane would then become a two-way cycle track,” Safranek says. “You’re basically adding a protected shared-use path in that lane.”

A public survey on the project ended at the beginning of May, and the city’s reviewing citizens’ suggestions on the plan before proceeding. “My hope is, by the spring of 2026, it’s on the ground.”

In the meantime, Safranek says the city’s learning from this first year of the voucher program, with an eye toward future improvements. “Is this reaching only a certain audience?” he says. “Could we maybe tweak this program to reach different audiences? Do we want to reach different audiences, [or] do we want to maintain our goal … to get as many bikes out on the street as possible?”

Three-wheeled bikes also add greater stability for disabled riders, Almagor says. Cargo bikes can carry disabled children or adults safely and comfortably, enabling more members of a family to enjoy biking together. (While some local shops do offer cargo bikes, neither Blue Wheel nor Endeavor currently offer electric trikes.) C

Winner, winner

ANY RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE CAN enter the quarterly drawings for an e-bike voucher. Registration opens on the first day of January, April, July, and October, and the city accepts entries through the end of those months. You can apply online, or visit City Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and noon during the entry period to fill out a paper form.

Employees of the city’s municipal government and their immediate families aren’t eligible for the program, but employees of city schools, local libraries, and other organizations not directly tied to city government can enter the drawing.

Winners are drawn on the first Wednesday in February, May, August, and November. A random drawing generator selects at least 25 winners—possibly more, if there are any unclaimed or unused

So far, the lucky few who’ve won a voucher seem happy with the program. “I really want to stress that the city initiative is amazing,” Achintya says. “I’ve been telling others about it, and I’m sure it’s made a huge difference to everyone who has been able to take advantage of it.”

vouchers from previous quarters. Once notified by email, winners have two weeks to pick up their vouchers in person from City Hall, and 90 days from the date of the drawing to redeem their voucher. You’ll need to show a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, and proof of residency, like a utility or property tax bill, to receive a voucher.

The vouchers have no cash value, but they can be redeemed for $1,000 toward an e-bike at Endeavor Cycles (119 Maury Ave.), Blue Ridge Cyclery (722 Preston Ave. or 300 Connor Dr.), or Blue Wheel Bicycles (941 Second St. SE).

For now, the city’s imposing a lifetime limit of one voucher winner per household. But previous entrants who didn’t win are welcome to re-enter subsequent drawings.

Blue Wheel Bicycles’ Mark McLewee says “bikes sold locally are far and away more reliable when it comes to e-bike issues, and they’re more easily repaired.” Area e-bike prices start at between $1,500 and $1,700.

Artists in Conversation: Ézé Amos + Kristen Chiacchia Thursday, June 19, 5:30PM

Wine Tasting: Ézé’s picks with Crush Pad Wines Thursday, June 26, 6:00PM

June 6–July 18,

Ézé Amos, Beach People “Nag’s Head” 010 (detail), 2025, Digital photo on textured watercolor paper, 20 x 20 inches (image), 22 x 22 inches (sheet), Edition of 10.

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THROUGH 8/2

SISTER ACT

The American Shakespeare Center brings Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility to the stage this summer. Brimming with wit, despair, humor, and insight, the adaptation by Emma Whipday with Brian McMahon shares the story of Dashwood sisters Elinor and Marianne as they navigate the entanglements of familial and romantic relationships. Exploring themes that continue to resonate with modern audiences, Austen’s classic narrative of duty versus desire and balancing practicality with passion shows that even amidst ever-changing circumstances, some happy endings are bound to happen. Prices and times vary. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com

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Berto Sales and Matt Wyatt. Brazilian and Latin treasures to make you smile from the inside out. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Jim Waive. Whether he’s breathing new life into the classics or pouring his guts out into originals, Waive can make your heart sing and your boots scoot. $5, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

Open Mic Night. Mic check to all musicians, poets, and everyone in between. All ages welcome. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St.

dance

Weekly Swing Dance. Beginner-friendly swing dance lessons teaching the Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, and blues. No partner needed. Stay for social dancing after the class. $10, 7pm. The Front Porch , 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.com

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Sense & Sensibility Experience the elegance and wit of Jane Austen’s classic. Prices vary, 7:30pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com

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Pictures & Pages. Gordon Avenue Library’s Glynis Welte brings diverse, relevant, and artsrelated books to life with engaging songs, movement, and more. For children ages 2–5. Free, 10am.

etc.

Fund the Fight: Board Game Night & Fundraiser. Hang out, play board games, and support the New River Abortion Access Fund. Free, 6pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com Rapture Karaoke. The longest-running karaoke event in town. Hosted by Jenn DeVille. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Thursday 6/19

music

Aimee Mann. One of the most distinguished singer-songwriters of her generation brings her 22 ½ Lost In Space Anniversary Tour to town. With Jonathan Coulton. $55–155, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jefferson theater.com

Berto & Vincent. Lively flamenco rumba with Latin and Cuban influences. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Betty Jo’s. Boogie-woogie takes on classics with a full horn section, groovy rhythm, shredding guitars, washboards, and the queen of boogie, Betty Jo. Free, 8pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

FarAway. A Tailgate Thursdays event featuring the duo of Sara Davenport and Brian Franke play-

FRIDAY 6/20

FEELING PETTY

Created in 2017 by former Tom Petty and Mudcrutch bandmate Charlie Souza, The Broken Hearts is dedicated to accurately capturing the live concert experience of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers in a tribute that won’t back down. If you don’t know how it feels to free fall into a setlist made for rock refugees and American girls, don’t have a breakdown; stop the waiting, head into the great wide open, and save a last dance for your fellow concertgoers with Southern accents. $20–25, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

ing a wide variety of music including both covers and originals. Free, 6pm. Stinson Vineyards, 4744 Sugar Hollow Rd., Crozet. stinson vineyards.com

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Animal Book Club. Explore the ethics and emotions of our complex relationships with all creatures great and small through the lens of novels and nonfiction books. Free, 6pm. Central Library, 201 E. Market St. jmrl.org

Artists in Conversation: Ézé Amos + Kristen Chiacchia. A conversation between exhibiting artist Ézé Amos and curator Kirsten Chiacchia to discuss Amos’s current solo exhibition, “Beach People,” on view in the Dové Gallery through July 18, 2025. Free, 5:30–6:30pm. Second Street Gallery, 115 Second St. SE. secondstreetgallery.org

classes

Life is a Buzz: Make & Take Floral Workshop. Design your own seasonal floral arrangement using long-lasting sola wood flowers. No experience necessary. All materials included. $50, 6pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. hardwarehills.com

etc.

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. An escape room meets a pub crawl. Visit the Preston Avenue breweries, crack codes, unravel riddles, and sample Charlottesville’s best brews. Players get $1-off pints at each brewery. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Juneteenth River View Farm Tour. Learn about the Carr/Greer family, their work in the community, and their legacies. Registration required. Free, 10am and 3pm. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. Like an escape room but at a winery. Crack codes and unravel riddles while sampling Charlottesville’s best wine, beer, and cider. Play when you want and go at your own pace. $15, available noon–8pm. Please confirm Eastwood Winery and Potter’s Cider hours beforehand. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com

Friday 6/20

music

Annie Stokes. Classic rock, country, bluegrass, acoustic renditions of popular songs, and originals from a talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Free, 5pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

Chickenhead Blues Band. Charlottesville’s premier boogie-woogie, up-beat, rhythm and blues dance band. Free, 6pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com

Dropping Julia at Offbeat Roadhouse. A technicolor mixture—part dreamy, dusky, and melancholy, part funky and sassy—with influences from R&B, jazz, funk, and pop. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

Erynn Mcleod. Local singer-songwriter performs at the cross road of folk and musical theater. Free, all day. Fallen Tree Vineyard and Farm, 4593 Clark Rd., Crozet. fallentreevineyard.com

Fridays After Five: Ebony Groove. A distinct blend of D.C. go-go, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop. With Dara James and the Soul Disciples. Free, 5:30pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

John Kelly. A Charlottesville-based singer-songwriter with more than two decades of solo acoustic performing experience. Free, 5:30pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. hardwarehills.com

Ken Farmer & the Authenticators. Boogiewoogie blues, country, classic blues, and original music. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Metal Mayhem. Another night of slam dancing, moshing, and great times with Dodomeki, Potosi, and Thalidomide. Free, 7pm. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue, 600 Concord Ave. acebbq.com

Michael and the Misdemeanors. Jazzy takes on crowd-pleasing tunes. Ages 21+. Free, 10pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapture restaurant.com

Skullcap. Blending jazz, rock, and improv into cinematic soundscapes—music built on trust, spontaneity, and a call for joy in heavy times. $18–25, 7:30pm. Belmont Arts Collaborative, 221 Carlton Rd. Ste. 3. phoenixtheatreworks.com

Studebaker Jones. An acoustic guitar duo plays a hearty blend of covers and originals. Free, 5pm. Aromas Café Charlottesville, 900 Natural Resources Dr. aromascafeandcatering.com

The Broken Hearts: A Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute. A group of musicians brought together by former Tom Petty and Mudcrutch bandmate and bassist Charlie Souza that most accurately captures the live concert experience of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. With Bob Dylan tribute Chrome Horse. $20–25, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

dance

Cville Swing with Zuzu’s Hot 5. A night of swingin’ tunes and vintage moves. Swing dance lessons precede live music to show off your new steps. No experience or partners needed. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

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Charlottesville Opera Presents: Carmen. Performed in French with English subtitles above the stage, Carmen is filled with suspense, the enchanting rhythm of flamenco, and music that exudes an intoxicating passion. $15–85, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Sense & Sensibility. See listing for Wednesday, June 18. Prices vary, 7:30pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespeare center.com

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Monticello Gallery Talks. Join Monticello staff to hear stories and discoveries about objects in our collections in these informal talks. This week: Writing the Declaration. Free with museum admission, 1pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. home.monticello.org

Storytime. A magical storytime adventure where the pages come alive and imagination knows no bounds. Free with admission to the museum, 10:30am. Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vadm.org

etc.

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, June 19. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour and Feast of Reason. Learn how Jefferson and Adams became allies in 1776, bitter rivals in an age of partisanship, and friends again in retirement. All tickets include a $25 food and drink voucher. $45–75, 4:30–7pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. home.monticello.org

Trivia with Olivia. Get the weekend started with beers and trivia. Free, 6pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing.com

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Charlottesville Opera’s Carmen

Mseduces man. Man leaves wife. Woman leaves man for a bullfighter. All hell breaks loose.

It’s a story as old as—well, as old as 1845, when Prosper Mérimée wrote a novella about it. Thirty years later, French composer Georges Bizet enlisted librettists Henri Meilhac and Lodovic Halévy to shape it into his most famous work, the four-act opera Carmen. Upon its debut, the opera shocked audiences with indelicate subjects like murder and adultery, but it didn’t muster a sensation until years later when, three months after the opera hit Paris, Bizet dropped dead at age 36, unaware that his work would go on to become one of the most well-known and oft-performed pieces in history, including a made-for-TV version in 2001 with Beyoncé.

The Charlottesville Opera performs the beloved piece with tenor Chauncey Packer as the beguiled Don José, bass-baritone Richard Ollarsaba as peacocking bullfighter Escamillo, and mezzo-soprano Audrey Babcock (above) in the seductive titular role.

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Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, June 19. $15, available noon–8pm. Please confirm Eastwood Winery and Potter’s Cider hours beforehand. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com

Saturday 6/21 music

Adam’s Plastic Pond. Sounds that flow from Southern lap steel and folk ballads to bright, breezy guitar pop. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Though she prides herself on a résumé rich with contemporary roles, Babcock counts more than 200 performances in 30 productions as Carmen. She’s embodied the persona so often that it seems to have to have taken on a life of itself: She cocreated an “operatic choreopoem using flamenco dance” in Carmen: Shadow of My Shadow as well as Beyond Carmen, a feminist, genre-spanning musical homage. Here in the traditional version of the opera, Babcock demonstrates her prowess with the original Bizet interpretation wherein her fluency gives wings to flamenco-inspired bangers that gather crowds. Even the least classical music-minded will muster recognition of Spanish-tinged “Habanera” aka “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” love is a rebellious bird) or the stirring riff of Carmen Suite No. 1 with its “Toreador March.” It’s sung in French with English subtitles, but all you really need to know is that you’ll be entertained with seduction, betrayal, and a killing in a story spanning two-plus hours.—CM Gorey

Adrian Younge Presented by Jazz is Dead. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, composer, and orchestrator who has produced for entertainment greats such as Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Wu-Tang Clan. $25–30, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Bellringer: Celebrating the Poetry of Rita Dove. Early Music Access Project collaborates with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove for a program celebrating the intersection of poetry and music, featuring composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody. Free, 3pm and 7pm. The Rotunda, UVA, 1826 University Ave. earlymusiccville.org

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CULTURE FEEDBACK Amplified in translation

Adrian Younge pulls from the past and vast musical cultures

BY DAVE CANTOR

There’s a Portuguese word, saudade, that doesn’t translate exactly to English. Maybe it works out to something like “a mournful longing?” But composer and multi-instrumentalist Adrian Younge describes its meaning perfectly in trying to pinpoint his own particular brand of emotive music.

“It’s the vortex of where dark music meets romantic music,” he says on a Zoom meeting from his home in Los Angeles. “There’s a place where they meet, and you can bob your head to these dark chords. But the song takes you on a journey where you start feeling emotions that are not just dark, but melancholy, you know?”

A lithe and beautiful combination of sentiment and music animates Younge’s work in a tapestry that, over time, has encompassed everything from funk and soul, to jazz and hip-hop. During the past 25 years— as his practice has expanded beyond composing soundtracks for Black Dynamite, a modern exploitation film released in 2009, and the Disney+ series “Luke Cage”—Younge has imprinted his perspective on a range of solo works, including the recently released Something About April III

Each entry in the April series, which stretches back to 2011, investigates a romantic relationship across race, gender, or color. This final work is focused on a Brazilian couple—a light-skinned Black woman and a dark-skinned Black man.

“All the albums essentially have the same journey, where it’s the journey of two couples trying to make it, and their trials and tribulations are represented by the season,” explains Younge, who’s performing at The Southern Café and Music Hall on Saturday, June 21. “So, Something About April really represents spring. … After winter, things spring back again.”

Between the first April album and the final installment, Younge’s picked up a handful of notable skills and a range of new musical endeavors. The composer helped spearhead the Jazz is Dead project alongside A Tribe Called Quest’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Dru Lojero, the pair’s manager. Over a few dozen JID albums, they’ve crafted new music for a litany of jazz luminaries, like Richmond-born Lonnie Liston Smith, Roy Ayers, and Gary Bartz. In addition, Younge and Muhammad also cultivated relationships with some of Brazil’s best-loved players, is-

suing records by João Donato, Marcos Valle, and most recently Hyldon.

It’s those latter connections that worked directly to inspire the recent April III recording.

While playing with Brazilian musicians in the studio, Younge found himself learning and dispatching Portuguese phrases. He eventually realized not just the utility, but the connective force that learning the language could potentially have. So, for April III, he decided to pen all the lyrics in Portuguese.

There’s a skillful combination of Música Popular Brasileira, American soul, and jazz across the recording, in some places mimicking Younge’s recent JID albums. More than a few passages summon vintage psychedelic sounds, tinted with strings and roundtoned basslines: “Nossas Sombras” features a particularly knotty guitar line and “Nunca Estranhos” is built around a tricky percussion pattern. But “Esperando do Voce” might best encapsulate the album’s aims. The title translates to “waiting for you,” a feeling and concept that overlaps with the idea of saudade, built upon a raft of moody keys, funky drums, and group choruses.

April III also includes Younge’s fully formed upright bass playing, something he said he’d previously aimed to emulate on his electric instrument. The change to upright eventually started “feeling very natural and more expressive.”

Jack Waterson has recorded on more than a dozen albums that Younge’s overseen—

including each of the April recordings. And while the guitarist came to prominence during the early ’80s as a member of the Paisley Underground group Green on Red, he connected with Younge over a shared obsession with analog gear.

“I’m certainly inspired by him,” says Waterson, the proprietor of Future Music, an L.A. gear shop where he and Younge first met. “He’s gotten me to really look at things differently, to appreciate things, to learn things, to move, to push myself. And I’m really fortunate, because a lot of people that are my age … they give up.” Younge invited the guitarist to contribute to sessions he helmed with members of the Delfonics, Wu Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah and others, whereby Waterson continued to develop his craft.

As Younge’s own writing and abilities on sundry instruments move forward, he’s forever in thrall to a bygone time in music. He describes his own work as fodder for DJs to extract samples for new compositions. But he knows there’s a downside to adhering to jazz, funk, and soul sounds that solidified during the late 1960s and early 1970s. “I’m making music for an audience that thinks like me versus the audience that’s going to go crazy for a new record by The Weeknd,” says Younge. “I’m influenced by people—most of them are not even alive. That’s what influences me, but it’s just an honest thing … . My ears are just so sensitive to sound, it’s kind of like a disease. And I can’t fight it.”

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Saturday 6/21

Cake Fight. Charlottesville’s premier cakethemed pop and classic rock cover band. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Charles Wesley Godwin. Country-folk music born out of West Virginia. $39–53, 7pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

DeBÍ TiRAR MáS PAríS. A night celebrating all things Bad Bunny y Puerto Rico with the sounds of reggaeton, dembow, salsa, cumbia, y mas. $25, 9pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Deja Vu. A classic rock band based out of Richmond, Virginia covers songs of the ’60s and ’70s. Free, noon. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswickvineyards.com

GootGenuG. Classic and original jazz fusion. Free, 5pm. Knight’s Gambit Vineyard, 218 Knole Farm Ln. knightsgambitvineyard.com

Hallie Grace. Authentic songwriting containing themes of courage, perseverance, and devotion. Free, 12:30pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Jimmy O. Preserving endangered music through live performance. Free, noon. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. hardwarehills.com

Jon Spear. Award-winning singer-songwriter plays a wide range of styles, including swing, rockabilly, classic rock, and blues. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Josh Mayo and The House Sauce. An energetic evening of rock ‘n’ roll originals and covers. Free, 10pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Mo & Mary Mac. With smooth harmonies, fun covers, and heartfelt original songs, this duo brings a warm and inviting energy to every performance. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

Pinkish. Third Rail and Hello Goodbye Records present a local act playing pop, rock, and emo tracks. Free, 8pm. The Looking Glass, 522 Second St. SE, Ste. D. ixartpark.org

The Gladstones. Classic rock and Americana covers mixed in with originals penned by bandleader Bob Girard. $10, 7:30pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

The Michael Elswick Gathering. Jazz, blues, ballads, and Latin tunes. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

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Charlottesville Opera Presents: Carmen Cover Cast Performance. See listing for Friday, June 20. $15–74, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net Sense & Sensibility. See listing for Wednesday, June 18. Prices vary, 2pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com words

Little Luminaries Storytime. A joyful morning of stories, songs, and fun that celebrates and teaches about Black history, culture, and uplifting stories featuring African American characters. For toddlers ages 2–5. Free, 10:30am. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. jeffschoolheritagecenter.org

classes

Crochet for Beginners. Learn the basics of crochet. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth. Ages 12+. $25, 10am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Adrian Younge comes to The Southern Café and Music Hall on Saturday, June 21, to prove that jazz is anything but dead.

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Garden Basics: Growing Tomatoes with Confidence. Learn how to grow flavorful, vineripened tomatoes in this workshop. Free, 2pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1118 Preston Ave. piedmont mastergardeners.org

Needle Felted Coasters. Decorate coasters in this introduction to two-dimensional needle felting. Use a specialized notched needle to draw with tufts of dyed wool on a pre-made felt background. Ages 12+. $40, 3pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Stick and Stitch Embroidery. Learn how to make and use a dissolvable stick-on pattern for embroidery. Bring a washable cloth item to add embroidery to, or use cloth provided by the instructor. Beginners welcome. Ages 12+. $40, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Zentangle: Get Ready to Roll. Join Marian Morrill to create patterns on small 2 x 2-inch squares of black

paper or “bijou tiles.” Ages 13+. $35, 10am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com etc.

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, June 19. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Charlottesville City Market. Discover produce and products from 80+ local vendors. Visit the Market Management tent to match your SNAP dollars up to $50 each visit. Free, 8am. Charlottesville City Market, 100 Water St. E. charlottesville.gov

Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour and Feast of Reason. See listing for Friday, June 20. $45–75, 4:30–7pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. home.monticello.org

SATURDAY 6/21

DOME PIECE

Bellringer: Celebrating the Poetry of Rita Dove brings together the work of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody. The world premiere of Woody’s new piece takes Dove’s poem honoring the life of Henry Martin—an enslaved bell ringer at UVA’s Rotunda who was born at Monticello on the day Thomas Jefferson died—and sets the story to moving and evocative music. A selection of poems curated by Dove will be read throughout the program, with musical responses by performers from Early Music Access Project. Free with registration, 3pm and 7pm. The Rotunda at the University of Virginia, 1826 University Ave. earlymusiccville.org

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CULTURE STAGES

AIMEE MANN

You really have to hand it to someone who hit rock bottom multiple times across a career, yet consistently managed to dust off and get back to business. Aimee Mann weathered an early success comedown with ’80s outfit ‘Til Tuesday, stepped out on her own, and got the proverbial shaft from her record label after not meeting sales expectations. Then the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter had an understandable mental breakdown that took her out of the game for a while, too.

Considering her impressive collection of professional and personal tragedies, why shouldn’t we celebrate an oddly numbered moment for the fourth of her 10 solo albums?

Newly remastered and out on her own SuperEgo label, Mann’s Lost in Space (2002) will be commemorated on the 22 1/2 Lost in Space Anniversary Tour. Laying the set thick with tracks from the record is an interesting move for an album that’s not particularly defining or well-received; perhaps the choice is to shed light on songs that Mann feels have been overshadowed by some of her bigger hits like the Academy and Grammy Award-nominated track “Save Me” (1999) from the movie Magnolia

The

Theater Thursday 6/19

National Pollinator Week Garden Tours. Tour three local gardens that demonstrate conservation landscaping practices. Free, 9am. The Center, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

Storytime. Featuring readings from recent storybooks and the classics kids know and love. Rain or shine. All ages welcome. Free, 11am. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. newdominionbookshop.com

Mid-tempo singles “Humpty Dumpty” and “Pavlov’s Bell” provide an adult rock respectability in their execution, resonating as honest while not pushing too hard, committing to catchiness, or venturing into the territory of sonic ambition. The project of Mann and a cast of nearly three dozen other musicians, Lost in Space should be able to be recreated with a fivepiece and maybe a string player. And that should satisfy you as an audience member. If you’re in your mid-50s to late 60s, regularly shop at Trader Joe’s, appreciate indie films, and maybe drive a Subaru, I bet you’ll be pretty happy to find yourself seated at the Jefferson listening to Aimee Mann’s smart and subtly imagined songs. That’s not a knock on you—she’s good. Opening the evening, Jonathan Coulton, known as JoCo by his fans (who are larger in number than I would have guessed), is a particularly nerdy and quirky pop songwriter out of Brooklyn who never met a seventh chord he didn’t want to get into a serious relationship with. A tech worker turned musician, he can be pretty funny if he doesn’t just pluck your nerves.—CM Gorey

Sunday 6/22 music

Gina Sobel and Matt Draper. A multi-instrumentalist duo plays Americana and bluesy tunes. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Music Bingo. Listen to your favorite music, match the songs to the titles on your music bingo cards, and win great prizes. Fun for the whole family. Free, 2pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Pat Anderson. Singer-songwriter Anderson is a real roots rocker. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducard vineyards.com

Jefferson

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Charlottesville Opera Presents: Carmen. See listing for Friday, June 20. $15–85, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Sense & Sensibility See listing for Wednesday, June 18. Prices vary, 2pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com classes

Boro Inspired Visible Mending. Learn some practical visible mending basics. These techniques can help extend the life of your clothing and fabrics while making them more unique and beautiful. Ages 14+. $40, 11am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Embroidery on Patterned Fabric. Learn the basics of embroidery materials and techniques while beginning a fun and flexible project. Ages 14+. $40, 2pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Summer Drinks in Watercolor and Ink. Learn how to capture bold colors, textures, and reflections in glass as well as how to use ink to enhance the dynamic vibrancy of watercolor. Ages 15+. $35, 1pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

etc.

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, June 19. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Tuesday 6/24

music

Gary Hawthorne. Expressive, melodic, and powerful originals and covers from one of the region’s most enduring voices. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Rosebird. Songs of love and lust in alternative country and southern rock styles. Ages 21+. Free, 7:30pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscville.com

Vincent Zorn. Lively flamenco rumba with a unique percussive technique that incorporates a diverse range of strumming styles, rhythms, and taps. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

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Master Class: Sopranos. Teachers and artists work with the Ader Emerging Artists to improve technique, coach diction, and master style. This concert features Caroline Worra coaching the soprano Ader Emerging Artists. Free, 10am. First Presbyterian Church, 500 Park St. charlottesvilleopera.org

words

Author Event: Lydi Conklin. Conklin reads from their debut novel, Songs of No Provenance. A conversation with writer Henry Hoke will follow. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. newdominionbookshop.com

etc.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia. Good trivia, good times. Teams of two to six people compete to win prizes like gift certificates and pint glasses, plus bragging rights. Free, 7pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

The Run Club. Do a 5K run, then drink beer. $1-off pints for runners. Free, 6pm. Decipher Brewing, 1740 Broadway St.

Writing toward reinvention

Author Lydi Conklin sets up camp in Songs of No Provenance

BY SARAH LAWSON

Lydi Conklin’s first novel, Songs of No Provenance, was published earlier this month, and tells the story of Joan, a disgraced New York musician seeking reinvention by teaching songwriting at a teen writing camp in rural Virginia. Conklin is also the author of Rainbow Rainbow, a story collection that was long-listed for The Story Prize and the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize. Their fiction and comics have appeared in The New Yorker, Tin House, The Believer, and The Paris Review.

C-VILLE: How did experiences with the Virginia-based Young Writers Workshop help inform the setting and dynamics of the writing camp where Joan seeks refuge? Conklin: Young Writers Workshop definitely formed the inspiration of the camp in Songs of No Provenance. I worked there—it’s a camp for high school writers—for several summers in a row and the intense green of Virginia, the kudzu and overgrown shrubs and vines and the lush grass inspired the setting. Merry Writers is much different from YWW in almost every way, but some of the features of YWW inspired Merry Writers, like the small class size and the attention to unusual genres of writing. The fierce intelligence and talent and self-awareness of the students also shines through … I was always able to get a shocking amount of writing done, and I deeply treasured the landscape and the community of the staff and other teachers. I knew a similar experience would help Joan figure things out about her identity, her harms, and her writing practice, and [help her] become who she needed to be.

Even as she’s willing to sacrifice love and friendship for her musical career, Joan nerds out about “songs of no provenance,” or folk songs that exist without being credited to a specific writer. Describe how this tension between commercial success and creative work for its own sake may exist in your own writing practice.

In Songs of No Provenance I wanted to explore a character who had been driven to a terrible act by her own jealousy, and how that one moment on stage could change her entire life in every way, and how she could begin to repair in its aftermath. One of the ways Joan attempts to reconnect to music is by becoming fixated on these songs without authors, which represent to her a way to connect to music without ego and without musicians. These authorless songs do not

prove to necessarily be the answer for jealousy in art, but they are one of the routes Joan uses to connect back to the beauty and joy of art-making.

How do you feel like your approach to writing gender and queerness has evolved over time?

That’s an interesting question. My writing has definitely changed as the culture changes. As Gen Z and the generations after continue to rewrite the discourse on gender and queerness, my writing changes to explore and fold in those shifts, because they fascinate me. The journey of gender and queerness that Joan undertakes through the course of Songs of No Provenance would not have even been possible to write about a decade ago, in my opinion. Even though all kinds of flavors of gender have always existed, they have only become culturally legible for the wider world in the last years.

When did you know that kink was an element of Joan’s character that you wanted to use to shape the story?

I always knew that Joan would have the fixation of her kink—though I actually think of it as going deeper for Joan than many kinks go, spreading into her art and other facets of

her life. But it took me a long time to learn exactly what that kink meant for Joan. I had to uncover that aspect of Joan’s character through many drafts to figure out where it came from and how it operates for her.

My editor Kendall Storey helped me so much with the kink aspect. She gave me some books to read as reference such as New Animal by Ella Baxter and King Kong Theory by Virginie Despentes. Those were very helpful in shaping how I thought about that aspect of the story.

You thank a number of folks with ties to Charlottesville who helped advise on some of the music-related aspects of the book. What did this look like?

So for the process of research and consultation on the music aspect, I started out with some old friends—namely Josh Arnoudse, Raky Sastri, and Anna Vogelzang—who I would ask research questions to as they came up. My old friends led me to other friends who led me to strangers, and I ended up with so much help. At the end of writing, the three friends mentioned above each read the book once through, at different stages, to explain to me what details I was getting wrong in the final version. I am so grateful to them for all their work! Adam Brock was a person with a Charlottesville tie who helped me so much along the way. Henry Hoke, a local author, is also a close writing pal who has been alongside me for the journey and inspired me many times, most recently with his brilliant Open Throat, which I often teach. Also I would shout out to Margo Figgins—a lot of this book is about teaching and learning to love teaching, and Margo was one of the most influential people in my pedagogical life. Last local shoutout is to Diane Cluck, one of the musicians I met along the way whose work inspired me hugely, and whose songwriting is unparalleled. Her songs were some of those I studied to try to figure out how Joan would write.

Lydi Conklin will discuss Songs of No Provenance on June 24 at New Dominion Bookshop, in conversation with Henry Hoke.

SUDOKU

ACROSS

66. Supreme Court justice Kagan

67. “It’s the Hard Knock Life” musical

68. Toothpaste variety

69. Words on some election signs

70. A bunch

71. Plastic ___ Band (Lennon group)

DOWN

1. Not as much

2. World’s fair

3. Enter

Sources of feta cheese

22. Thing

23. Cocoa vessel

25. Determine

27. Colorful 1980s animated series with the villain Murky Dismal

33. Decent-sized lot

34. Introspective

35. Student stat

38. Cr ystal-bearing rock

40. Action suffix

41. Duplication is their name

43. ID on a 1040

44. Great song, in slang

47. Viewpoint

48. Conqueror of a mythical flying beast

50. Fireworks noise

53. Abbr on a remote

54. Supercollider bit

55. Rainy weather wear

59. Ar tist Frida’s artist husband

63. 1965 hit co-written by the late Brian Wilson

4. Angel

5. One possible H in HRH

6. Simplicity

7. Admit frankly

8. Former minister of sport of Brazil

9. Fitting

10. Ser ve as a go-between

11. Bring together

12. Social conventions

13. Sunflower stalks

18. The ___ (“New Rose” punk band with guitarist Captain Sensible)

19. “To repeat ...”

24. Wad of gum

26. River to the underworld

27. Dish cleaners

28. Deck foursome

29. Element #26

30. Twist and squeeze

31. One of a pair of drums

32. “The Studio” star Seth

35. Slaty color

By Rob Brezsny Cancer

(June 21-July 22): Tides don’t ask for permission. They ebb and flow in accordance with an ancient gravitational intelligence that obeys its own elegant laws. Entire ecosystems rely on their steady cyclical rhythms. You, too, harbor tidal forces, Cancerian. They are partially synced up with the earth’s rivers, lakes, and seas, and are partially under the sway of your deep emotional power. It’s always crucial for you to be intimately aware of your tides’ flows and patterns, but even more than usual right now. I hope you will trust their timing and harness their tremendous energy.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22): Some jewelers practice an ancient Korean art called keum-boo, in which they fuse pure gold to silver by heat and pressure. The result is gold that seems to bloom from within silver’s body, not just be juxtaposed on top of it. Let’s make this your metaphor for the coming weeks, Leo. I believe you will have the skill to blend two beautiful and valuable things into an asset that has the beauty and value of both—plus an extra added synergy of valuable beauty. The only problem that could possibly derail your unprecedented accomplishment might be your worry that you don’t have the power to do that. Expunge that worry, please.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Some Indigenous cultures keep track of time not by clocks but by natural events: “the moon when the salmon return,” “the season when shadows shorten,” “the return of the rain birds.” I encourage you to try that approach, Virgo. Your customary rigor will benefit from blending with an influx of more intuitive choices. You will be wise to explore the joys of organic timing. So just for now, I invite you to tune out the relentless tick-tock. Listen instead for the hush before a threshold cracks open. Meditate on the ancient Greek concept of kairos: the prime moment to act or a potential turning point that’s ripe for activation.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Botanists speak of serotiny, a plant’s ability to delay seed release until the environment is just right. Some pine cones, for instance, only open after a fire. What part of you has been patiently waiting, Libra? What latent brilliance has not been ready to emerge until now? The coming weeks will offer catalytic conditions—perhaps heat, perhaps disruption, perhaps joy—that will be exactly what’s needed to unleash the fertile potency. Have faith that your seeds will draw on their own wild intelligence.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov.21): One of your superpowers is your skill at detecting what’s unfolding

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(May 21-June 20): In Finnish folklore, the Sampo is a magic artifact that generates unending wealth and good fortune. Here’s the catch: It can’t be hoarded. Its power only works when shared, passed around, or made communal. I believe you are close to acquiring a less potent but still wonderful equivalent of a Sampo, Gemini. It may be an idea, a project, or a way of living that radiates generosity and sustainable joy. But remember that it doesn’t thrive in isolation. It’s not a treasure to be stored up and saved for later. Share the wealth.

beneath the surfaces. It’s almost like you have X-ray vision. Your ability to detect hidden agendas, buried secrets, and underground growth is profound. But in the coming weeks, I urge you to redirect your attention. You will generate good fortune for yourself if you turn your gaze to what lies at the horizon and just beyond. Can you sense the possibilities percolating at the edges of your known world? Can you sync up your intuitions with the future’s promises? Educated guesses will be indistinguishable from true prophecies.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec.21): Sagittarius-born Wassily Kandinsky got a degree in law and economics and began a career teaching those subjects at the university level. But at age 30, he had a conversion experience. It was triggered when he saw a thrilling exhibit of French Impressionist painters and heard an enthralling opera by Richard Wagner. Soon he flung himself into a study of art, embarking on an influential career that spanned decades. I am predicting that you will encounter inspirations of that caliber, Sagittarius. They may not motivate you as drastically as Kandinsky’s provocations, but they could revitalize your life forever.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The ancient Egyptians revered the River Nile’s annual flooding, which brought both disruption and renewal. It washed away old plant matter and debris and deposited fertile silt that nourished new growth. In the coming weeks, Capricorn, I suspect you will experience a

metaphorical flood: a surge of new ideas, opportunities, and feelings that temporarily unsettle your routines. Rather than focusing on the inconvenience, I suggest you celebrate the richness this influx will bring. The flow will ultimately uplift you, even if it seems messy at first.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Medieval stonemasons worked not just in service to the immediate structures they made. They imagined eternity, laying foundation blocks in cathedrals they knew they would never live to see completed. I think you are being invited to do similar work: soulful construction whose fruits may not ripen for a while. A provocative conversation you have soon may echo for years. A good habit you instill could become a key inheritance for your older self. So think long, wide, and slow, dear Aquarius. Not everything must produce visible worth this season. Your prime offerings may be seeds for the future. Attend to them with reverence.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): In the frigid parts of planet Earth, some glaciers sing. As they shift and crack and melt, they emit tones: groans, pulses, crackles, and whooshes. I believe your soul will have a similar inclination in the coming weeks, Pisces: to express mysterious music as it shifts and thaws. Some old logjam or stuck place is breaking open within you, and that’s a very good thing. Don’t ignore or neglect this momentous offering. And don’t try to translate it into logical words too quickly. What story does

your trembling tell? Let the deep, restless movements of your psyche resound.

Aries

(March 21-April 19): Aries writer Joseph Campbell was a world-renowned mythologist. His theories about the classic hero archetype have inspired many writers and filmmakers, including Star Wars creator George Lucas. As a young man, Campbell crafted the blueprint for his influential work during a five-year period when he lived in a rustic shack and read books for nine hours a day. He was supremely dedicated and focused. I recommend that you consider a similar foundation-building project, Aries. The coming months will be an excellent time for you to establish the groundwork for whatever it is you want to do for the rest of your long life.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20): In Japan, komorebi refers to the dappled sunlight that streams through tree leaves. It names a subtle, ephemeral beauty that busy people might be oblivious to. Not you, I hope, Taurus! In the coming weeks, I invite you to draw on komorebi as an inspirational metaphor. Tune in to the soft illumination glimmering in the background. Be alert for flickers and flashes that reveal useful clues. Trust in the indirect path, the sideways glance, the half-remembered dream, and the overheard conversation. Anything blatant and loud is probably not relevant to your interests. P.S.: Be keen to notice what’s not being said.

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PINNACLE KAUNG PLANNING INC.

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202 Second Street Unit 1-2, Charlottesville, VA 22902

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a restaurant, wine, beer on and off premises.

Bernie Kauang Lin, Director Ehra Moon Lin, Director

NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be Submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Charlottesville Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: E.U.S. (dob 11/17/2019)

The object of this suit is to terminate the parental rights in E.U.S. (dob 11/17/2019) and remove a foster care plan with adoption goal

It is ORDERED that the unknown father, appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before August 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

5/28/2025

Areshini Pather DATE JUDGE

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE

SNEEDS MILL, LLC, Case No. CL25000299-00

Plaintiff

v. BESSIE THOMPSON MOON

aka Bessie Lena Moon

NORMAN MOON

JAMES G. THOMPSON

ROSE ANN PORTER

aka Rose Thompson Porter and the successors in interest, surviving spouses, heirs at law, devisees and / or assigns, lien creditors, and all other persons having an interest in the estate of Bessie Thompson Moon, aka Bessie Lena Moon, Norman Moon, James G. Thompson, and Rose Ann Porter, aka Rose Thompson Porter, proceeded against herein as PARTIES UNKNOWN,

Defendants

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to effect partition among the owners of a certain tract tracts or parcels of land situated in Albemarle County, Virginia, containing in the aggregate 51.32 acres, more or less, being the property originally conveyed unto Bessie Thompson Moon, James G. Johnson, Harry A. Thompson and Rose Thompson Porter by deed dated December 11, 1948 from Grant Thompson and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia in Deed Book 281 at Page 455, as corrected by deed dated June 6, 1955 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 317 at Page 40. The property is described as follows:

All those certain tracts or parcels of land, situated in Albemarle County, Virginia, containing in the aggregate 51.32 acres, more or less, consisting of Parcel A, containing 11.15 acres, more or less, Parcel B, containing 34.34 acres, more or less, and Parcel C, containing 5.83 acres, more or less, as shown on plat made by 0. R. Randolph, Engineer, dated June 2, 1955, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia as an exhibit to the deed recorded in Deed Book 317 at Page 40, and being the same property which was conveyed unto Sneeds Mill, LLC by deed of Kimco, LLC dated July 19, 2023 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office as Instrument Number 202300006264. The property has a Tax Map Parcel identification number of 09200-00-00-05900. It appearing from the Complaint and by the affidavit filed according to law that Plaintiff has used due diligence to ascertain all of the owners of the subject property but has been unable to do so and that there are or may be persons unknown who claim or may claim an interest in the property, namely the successors in interest, surviving spouses, heirs at law, devisees and/or assigns, lien creditors and all other persons having an interest in the estates of Bessie Thompson Moon, aka Bessie Lena Moon, Norman Moon, James G. Thompson, and Rose Ann Porter, aka Rose Thompson Porter,

It is therefore ORDERED that the successors in interest, surviving spouses, heirs at law, devisees and/or assigns, lien creditors and all other persons having an interest in the estates of Bessie Thompson Moon, aka Bessie Lena Moon, Norman Moon, James G. Thompson, and Rose Ann Porter, aka Rose Thompson Porter, and any other named Defendant, as they appear, proceeded against herein as “Parties Unknown”, appear before this Court on or before July 7, 2025 at 9:00 a. m., and take such action as they deem appropriate to protect any interest they may have in the above-described property.

It is further ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four ( 4) consecutive weeks in the C-Ville Weekly, that a copy hereof be posted on the door of the Courthouse, and that a copy be mailed to the last known address, if any. of the Defendants.

The Clerk is hereby directed to send this Order to the C-Ville Weekly by email to brian(a),cvi lle.com and to make the aforementioned postings and mailings.

Endorsement of parties and counsel of record are dispensed with for good cause shown including the nature of these proceedings. the relief granted, and the time and expense associated with acquiring said endorsement.

And this cause is continued.

I ASK FOR THIS:

Ralph E. Main, Jr.

VSB # 13320

ENTER: Cheryl V. Higgins DATE: 6/04/2025

Dygert, Wright, Hobbs & Hernandez, PLC

415 Fourth Street, N.E.

Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

Telephone: 434-979-5515

Facsimile: 434-295-7785

Electronic mail: rmain@charlottesvillelegal.com Counsel for Plaintiff

P.S. THE BIG PICTURE

Electric shift

Local officials and fleet managers gathered June 11 at the Albemarle County Office Building for the Electric Vehicle Showcase, featuring electric work trucks, vans, and even UVA’s new electric mini bus. Hosted by Virginia Clean Cities, the event offered a firsthand look at how local governments and UVA are adding EVs to their fleets, with the goal of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030—and reaching net zero by 2050.