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CHARLOTTESVILLE’S FREE NEWS AND ARTS WEEKLY MAY 28 – JUNE 3, 2025
Inside UVA’s race to defeat disease— including the mysterious impacts of the lone star tick—and redefine what’s possible in modern medicine.
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At a time when breakthroughs in medicine feel more essential than ever, our cover story (p.17) this week spotlights a few remarkable advances coming out of UVA Health. From a promising new treatment for small cell lung cancer to discoveries that shed light on long COVID, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s, researchers in Charlottesville are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
And they’re doing it even as the larger landscape grows more uncertain.
The Trump administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026, released in early May, would reduce the National Institutes of Health budget by 40 percent, eliminating funds for key medical research.
As Andrew Hollins writes in the feature, the work being done at UVA is a reminder of the stakes. A lone star tick bite leading to a lifethreatening meat allergy. A kinase that links two devastating brain diseases. A homegrown initiative to speed lifesaving ideas from lab to bedside. Each of these represents not just a scientific achievement, but a potential shift in how we understand—and treat—human health.
In this moment, with science on the cusp of so much, the question isn’t whether we can afford to invest in research. It’s whether we can afford not to.
Andrew Hollins is a freelance crime reporter, feature writer, and investigative journalist who has contributed to C-VILLE Weekly since 2023. He’s a former first responder, an avid musician and gamer. He began his journalism career in 2016 with The Central Virginian. Since then, his work has been featured in The Daily Progress, The Progressive Frontier, and Trendline News. Read his work on page 17
Sarah Golibart Gorman is a writer and educator. Her food journey began in a peach orchard, sparking a respect for growers and a love of flavor. Gorman contributes to Garden & Gun, The Harrisonburg Citizen, JMU’s Madison Magazine, and Edible Blue Ridge. She also develops recipes and stars in cooking videos for Shenandoah Valley Orchards. Read her work on page 27
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Alamo Drafthouse tells patrons to move their wheelchairs—an hour after they purchased tickets BY CATIE RATLIFF
Accessibility advocate India Sims and her friend Cynthia Pettus left Alamo Drafthouse midscreening on May 25 after they were told their wheelchairs’ location violated the fire code.
Sims, a lifelong Charlottesville-area resident, has previously seen films at Alamo without issue. “I’ve been there multiple times to see things,” she says. “My chair was always around; I’ve always made sure that my chair was out of the way.”
Both Sims and Pettus use wheelchairs and requested adjacent recliners in the accessible row of Theater 6 for the 6:30pm showing of Sinners. When purchasing tickets an hour before the show, they were told there was a recliner available with a designated wheelchair space beside it. There were no other seats together in that section.
Sims and Pettus waited in the lobby bar until their theater opened at 6pm, and at 6:10pm, they were in their designated seats. Sims stayed in her chair, Pettus transferred into the recliner and kept her chair near her at the edge of the aisle.
No one said the wheelchair’s location was a problem for the duration of the previews, Sims says, during which she and Pettus ordered and received food. Shortly after the film started, Sims noticed their server and another employee pointing at them.
When a manager approached and asked if they could move the chair, Pettus said no. The manager then allegedly insisted, and told Sims the two women needed to move the wheelchairs “outside of the theater.” It is unclear if management wanted only the chair in the aisle, or both women’s wheelchairs, to be relocated.
Rather than disrupt the film, Sims asked to speak to the manager outside. There, she was told the wheelchairs presented a safety concern due to their location in the “fire aisle.”
In a recorded portion of the interaction between Sims and Alamo staff, the manager repeats that the chair’s location violates fire
safety laws. The only options given were for the wheelchair to be moved out of the aisle— making it difficult for Pettus to access—or for Pettus to sit in her wheelchair for the duration of the film in the space where her reclining seat was located.
After Sims asked for upper management, an employee went to get Pettus at Sims’ request.
“They gave us options to sit in the seats that we’re in; we didn’t know they’re fire hazards,” says Sims in the recording. “That is not our fault, that is the company’s fault or the employee’s fault. Now I’m missing my movie that I paid for because … y’all want us to move our wheelchairs away from us knowing that that’s something that we have to have.”
Another manager can then be heard speaking to Sims, apologizing for the failure of staff to explain at the time of purchase that fire code would require Sims and Pettus to sit in their own chairs rather than recliners.
Each manager in the recording gives Sims different reasons for why the chair cannot remain in its location, but all reference fire safety. When both Sims and Pettus ask how the chair presents a risk, given several people passed by without issue, the manager tells her she can return to the theater. It is unclear if the chair would be allowed to remain in its
location if she opted to reenter the screening.
At that point, Sims had reportedly spent more than 30 minutes talking to staff about the issue and asked for a full refund.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, businesses open to the public “must provide people with disabilities an equal opportunity to access the goods or services that they offer.” However, businesses must also comply with local and state fire prevention codes. The highest minimum requirements for width of aisles serving as paths of egress and exit passageways is 48 and 44 inches, respectively, under the International Fire Code. Requirements for accessible means of egress are similar.
At press time, Alamo Drafthouse had not provided floorplans or layouts with aisle widths for Theater 6, and directed C-VILLE’s request for comment to its corporate office. It is not clear if the position of the wheelchair reduced the unobstructed width of the aisle below fire code requirements for the space.
“I didn’t understand the problem, because we were not blocking an aisle. People were walking back and forth past the chair, and [Sims’] chair wasn’t even in an aisle,” says Pettus. “When you explain to me that you’re looking out for the safety of other patrons, but you want to move our chair out of the theater in the event that a fire comes, when everybody’s evacuating, that will leave us with nowhere to go.”
Sims is considering “further action” in the wake of the incident.
“People discriminate all the time, and they just get away with it. And I’m tired of it,” she says. “With everything that my mother taught me—‘Never let someone talk down to you because you’re in a wheelchair. Never let somebody push you aside because you’re in a wheelchair. Don’t do it.’ And I’m not gonna, I’m not gonna do that. It’s happened too many times, and it just slides by.”
“It’s either racism or disability, that is the two biggest things that we have to deal with [in Charlottesville],” says Sims.
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Charlottesville Police arrested local pedestrian activist Kevin Cox on May 21, four days after he used spray chalk to create a makeshift crosswalk at the intersection of Elliott Avenue and Second Street SE.
Calls for a permanent marked crossing at the intersection picked up last October following the death of Mamawa Simai, who died after being fatally struck by a vehicle while using a crosswalk one block away.
In emails obtained by C-VILLE in November 2024, City Councilor Lloyd Snook told Cox and fellow pedestrian advocate Renee Byrd that, “As I understand the debate internal to the city staff, it comes down to ‘There is no good way to make a Second Street crossing safe, because the Second Street crossing isn’t even visible to folks coming from Avon Street, so maybe the better bet is to try to induce pedestrians to use the First Street crossing and then focus on getting people to slow down enough to make the First Street crossing safe.’”
Cox and other residents have asked the city several times since last fall to create a permanent marked crossing at the IX Art Park-adjacent intersection. After months of inaction, Cox decided to make his own crossing on May 17.
According to reporting by The Daily Progress, City Manager Sam Sanders contacted Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis after receiving an email from Cox notifying the city of the makeshift crossing. While the email indicated the crossing was marked with a water-soluble chalk, Public Works painted over the markings after failing to remove them.
Cox has been charged with intentional destruction of property, a class one misdemeanor. Catie Ratliff
UVA alumni group Jefferson Council calls on university President Jim Ryan to resign. Louisa County High School breaks ground on new Career & Technical Education Center. Two Nelson County parents arrested in connection to December 2024 death of 6-week-old infant. Two men arrested following shooting in 10th & Page neighborhood. Charlottesville resident dies in five-vehicle pileup in Madison County. Demonstrators gather outside Charlottesville City Hall to protest proposed $49 million jail project. Algae bloom causes Walnut Creek Park to close for swimming. Southern Poverty Law Center releases annual Year in Hate and Extremism report. DHS agents conduct unannounced training exercise at Albemarle County’s Lambs Lane school campus. Newsweek names UVA Health and Sentara Martha Jefferson among top maternity hospitals in the country. Community members raise more than $50,000 for the family of Board of Supervisors member Ned Gallaway, who were displaced by a house fire on May 19. City and county swim facilities open for summer season. Charlottesville-area teen diagnosed with measles. One hiker dead and one rescued after emergency crews respond to incident at Crabtree Falls.
In a May 23 joint statement, Virginia Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner called on the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to comply with existing policies and practices when conducting law enforcement actions.
The letter directly references the April arrest of two men in Albemarle County District Court by plainclothes immigration officers. Among the senators’ top concerns are an increase in plainclothes enforcement activity and federal agents wearing facial coverings when detaining subjects.
“Such actions put everyone at risk—the targeted individuals, the ICE officers and agents, and bystanders who may misunderstand what is happening and may attempt to intervene,” said Kaine and Warner. “The failure of ICE officers and agents to promptly and clearly identify who they are and the authority under which they are acting has led witnesses of immigration enforcement operations to justifiably question the law enforcement status, authority, and constitutionality of ICE officers and agents and their operations.” CR
A portion of Hereford Drive closed on May 27 ahead of the next phase of construction on a roughly four-mile-long raw water pipeline connecting the Ragged Mountain Reservoir and Observatory Water Treatment Plant.
Motorists should use Stadium, Alderman, and McCormick roads to detour around the closed stretch of roadway between the Observatory Water Treatment Plant and the University of Virginia Hereford Residential College residences.
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SEAN TUBBS
As more proposals seek approval under Charlottesville’s new development code, the Board of Zoning Appeals will play a technical role in making some of the decisions. Its meetings will also be one of a few places where people can officially express their objections.
“We are hearing an administrative modification today,” said Zoning Administrator Read Brodhead at the May 23 BZA meeting.
Shimp Engineering submitted a comparison of what the layout for 2030 Barracks Rd. would be with and without the administrative modification.
Greenshire Holdings LLC purchased 2030 Barracks Rd. in June 2024 for $581,500 and filed plans soon after to build 24 units on 0.83 acres of land that’s currently a forest. The developer’s plan is to subdivide the lot and build two buildings with a dozen apartments each.
Prior to the adoption of the new development code, a subdivision of property would have required a rezoning and most likely a special use permit. The new zoning requires buildings to take up 65 percent of road frontage. In the case of 2030 Barracks Rd., one of the two buildings would only take up 61.1 percent of the frontage.
“This is a request to build a smaller building,” said Kelsey Schlein of Shimp Engineering. “We’re basically requesting a building reduction of one and a half feet, effectively.”
Under Virginia code, the city must notify adjacent property owners if such a request
is pending. If any objections are received, the decision on granting the administrative modification goes to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
“I will note I sent five letters out to adjacent property owners and got four objections,” Brodhead said.
Three of the property owners attended the BZA meeting and had the opportunity to make a public comment. However, the BZA must consider three criteria in its determination. Does the standard impose a hardship on the developer? Do other properties share the hardship? Would the modification affect other properties?
Brodhead said he felt the modification was justified because all three criteria had been met.
Neighbor Yates Nobles expressed opposition to the level of density envisioned
close to a busy intersection. He also objected to the number of trees that will be cut down.
Katie Kishore, another neighbor, said the project is asking for too many special exceptions and modifications.
“The developer is requesting a change of location of the driveway, a change of location of the city’s crosswalk, a special exception to build on the slopes, a special exception to omit front entry features, a special exception to eliminate tree canopy, and most importantly today, a build-to-width modification,” she said.
When the decision was before the BZA, Chair Genevieve Keller noted the group does not have much latitude.
“We have a very limited purview, which doesn’t extend to traffic or environmental considerations,” said Keller, who also noted that Charlottesville City Council made the decision to allow a denser city.
“The development rights vested in their properties have changed along with those of their neighbors and within their surroundings,” Keller said.
There is a pending lawsuit against the zoning code made by property owners who argue the city did not follow Virginia code by adequately studying the impacts additional density would have on transportation infrastructure.
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These are complicated times for anyone who’s tracking the details of how new housing gets constructed in Charlottesville.
While planners and builders are still learning how the new development code works, staff in the Department of Neighborhood Development Services are hoping to adopt the first set of amendments by the end of the year. A meeting of the Planning Commission on May 27 served as the kick-off for the public process for those changes.
Meanwhile, the city is still reviewing many projects under rules that were displaced as of February 19, 2024, the day the new development code went into effect.
A final site plan for Willoughby Place, a planned apartment complex with 84 two-bedroom apartments, must be submitted by April 21, 2026, or the development company will have to resubmit plans under the new development code.
“What we have available right now is [over] 70 active projects under the old code,” said Missy Creasy, the deputy director of NDS, in an April 24 email.
When City Council approved the new zoning code in late 2023, any developments that were submitted before August 31 of that year would be subject to the old rules. Notable projects considered to be “vested” include VERVE Charlottesville and 2119 Ivy Rd., two large apartment buildings approved by council.
Several other projects have not yet been approved and do not have an unlimited amount of time. In order to be eligible under the older rules, a project cannot be dormant and the property owner must show that efforts are being made to get all the necessary approvals.
One of the projects is at 601 Harris Rd. on a 4.83-acre parcel that would be accessed via the entrance to the Willoughby neighborhood. The development straddles Albemarle and Charlottesville and there is no other way to get in or out by road unless a future development is approved in Albemarle County.
An entity associated with Woodard Properties known as Moores Creek LLC has sought to develop the property as Willoughby Place, an apartment complex with 84 two-bedroom apartments in two buildings. Under the old zoning, this would be a by-right development, which
means City Council would have no role in its approval.
On April 18, NDS staff approved a preliminary site plan for the project, so it can stay alive without having to come in with a new submission under the new rules. The clock is still ticking.
“A final site plan must be submitted to the city for review by April 21, 2026, or the preliminary site plan approval will expire,” wrote city planner Ben Koby in an email to Shimp Engineering on behalf of Moores Creek LLC.
The old zoning code had little to no affordability requirements, but the development code requires one in 10 units to be reserved for households or individuals making less than 60 percent of the area median income.
Other major projects still being reviewed under the old code are redevelopment of the Hibachi Grill site at 1187 Seminole Trail into a 250-unit apartment complex, as well as the conversion of a portion of the Seminole Square Shopping Center into around 350 apartments.
However, new plans appear to have been submitted for another project in the Belmont neighborhood that had been moving forward under the old rules. Riverbend Development filed a major development plan that was accepted by the city on May 22, but the city did not respond to a request for additional information.
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At UVA Medical Center, scientists are making breakthroughs that could change—and save—lives BY
ANDREW HOLLINS
The University of Virginia Medical Center is not just one of Newsweek’s top 50 hospitals in the country (and No. 1 in the state), it is the only Level I trauma center in our area. It is also home to some of the world’s biggest medical breakthroughs. As you’ll see below, UVA is on the bleeding edge of several advancements in medicine, from treatments for one of the deadliest cancers in existence, to a potential cure for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
For decades, a small cell lung cancer diagnosis was virtually a death sentence: It accounts for about 15 percent of all lung cancer diagnoses, but is particularly deadly because of its rapid and aggressive metastases. Because of these properties, SCLC staging is often simplified to either limited, where there are no metastases outside the chest, or extensive, where it has progressed beyond the lungs. For those with extensive SCLC, the average survival rate is two to four months without any treatment. The five-year survival rate for extensive SCLC is historically below 2 percent. With treatment using chemotherapy and immunotherapy, the average survival is just over one year. To put that in perspective, the five-year survival rate of pancreatic cancer—another notoriously deadly type of cancer—is approximately 20 percent.
A treatment that improves outcomes for patients with extensive SCLC would be a gamechanger, and that’s what the biotechnology firm Amgen has developed with the immunotherapy drug tarlatamab. It’s known as a bispecific T-cell engager, which utilizes the body’s T-cells (a type of white blood cell) to find, recognize, and attack cancer cells.
Tarlatamab is providing “statistically significant” improvements in outcomes for patients with extensive SCLC, and the UVA Medical Center is one of the only places where this treatment can be accessed.
Richard Hall, MD, assistant professor of oncology and a thoracic oncologist at UVA’s Emily
Couric Cancer Center, is now able to give his patients more than just treatment options, he’s able to give them hope.
“Tarlatamab is an important advance in treating relapsed SCLC,” Hall says. “It is a type of immunotherapy that can significantly lengthen the life of patients with relapsed SCLC.”
Hall and the thoracic medical oncology team published the results of their tarlatamab treatments in Clinical Lung Cancer on March 26, 2025. Twenty-one patients were given tarlatamab, and nine of them showed a partial response, meaning their tumors reduced in size and/or quantity. For a disease that is as lethal as extensive-stage SCLC, this is practically miraculous.
“Chemotherapy has been the most common treatment given to patients with relapsed SCLC in the past, but it typically only works for less than six months. Tarlatamab, however, works on average for over a year in patients with relapsed SCLC,” Hall says.
After a six-month checkup, the overall response rate was 42.9 percent, and some patients saw more than six months with their cancer remaining stable and progression free. While there were caveats, particularly with patients with brain metastases developing temporary neurological complications, tarlatamab is giving some patients almost twice as much time as with other therapies.
Of all the organs and systems in the human body that are yet to be fully understood, none is more mysterious than the brain. A total grasp of exactly how our brain performs its many functions—memory retention, dreaming, conceptualizing time and the processing of emotion—evade current understanding. Neurology research is one of the last great medical frontiers, shrinking with every discovery that is made.
John Lukens, the inaugural director of the Harrison Family Translational Research Center in Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases and principal researcher at UVA’s Lukens Laboratory, has dedicated his life to understanding neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. He has published more than 40 papers on neurology, with his research being cited more than 5,000 times since 2020 alone. But a new discovery regarding how the spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) controls neurotoxic debris accumulation in neurodegenerative disease could potentially lead the way to prevention—and even a cure.
“Our [discovery] arose from human Alzheimer’s disease genetic data sets that were published a few years before,” Lukens says. “In these human genetics studies, rare mutations in a number of receptors were linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. From this human data set, we wanted to identify putative molecules that were potentially downstream of many of these rare genetic mutations.” Lukens’ discovery is a potential breakthrough as it presents a pathway to a possible treatment for both Alzheimer’s and MS, both currently considered incurable. At best, recent treatments
and medications for Alzheimer’s and MS provide symptomatic relief. Lukens says that a potential new therapy is on the horizon.
“In essence, small molecules could be developed to either inhibit or boost the activity of Syk,” he says. “There are numerous pharmaceutical companies that are now pursuing this avenue as a potential future treatment option.”
If neurotoxic debris is the cause of these types of diseases, however, one might wonder if simply removing the debris would be a valid treatment. As over-simplistic as it sounds, that’s exactly what Richard J. Price, Ph.D., Nancy and Neal Wade professor of engineering and applied science and the co-director of Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center, is studying. Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound therapy (MRgFUS) is a new technique that utilizes sound waves to damage or alter specific tissue in the body, including uterine fibroids, certain types of cancer cells, and parts of the brain that cause tremors.
“Focused ultrasound therapy refers to any treatment of a clinical condition using concentrated sound waves, which are applied from outside the body and directed to the region of interest using some form of medical imaging, usually MRI or diagnostic ultrasound,” Price says. “The focused ultrasound therapy can be to destroy bad or malfunctioning tissue using either heat or mechanical ablation. Alternatively, the treatment can change the tissue properties so that drugs can be more effective, usually simply because the drugs have more access to the disease site.”
Price says his lab is working with the Lukens Lab to see how their work can be utilized alongside MRgFUS to treat neurodegenerative diseases, with the goal of developing one of the first remedial treatments for diseases like Alzheimer’s.
“MRgFUS can definitely remove the plaque material in Alzheimer’s Disease,” Price says. “It can actually be a very precise means for doing this, as opposed to being a ‘sledgehammer.’”
You’re outside, enjoying the warmer weather, and feel a tickle on your neck. Upon closer examination, you realize it’s a bug with the trademark yellow dot of the lone star tick. You dispose of the assailant, and after the itchy, inflamed, weeping bump dissipates over the next few days, you think nothing of it and move on with your summer.
Months later, at a cookout, you take a bite of a hamburger. Soon, you notice a burning sensation all over your torso. You begin to panic as hives begin to cover your chest and it becomes progressively harder to breathe.
It’s called anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, and it’s caused in this case alpha-gal syndrome, known colloquially as a “meat allergy.” It is a process that was discovered by Thomas Platts-Mills, a professor of medicine and microbiology at UVA, who is world-renowned for multiple groundbreaking allergy discoveries.
Jeffrey M. Wilson, MD, an allergist and immunologist who cares for patients at UVA’s Division of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, says that residents of central Virginia are particularly at risk. “The alphagal mammalian meat allergy occurs in people who make allergic antibodies against the alpha-gal sugar,” Wilson says. “Tick bites, and in particular bites from the lone star tick, are the most common way that people start to develop these allergic antibodies. The fact that central Virginia is a hotspot for the alpha-gal syndrome is directly related to the high amount of lone star ticks in this area.”
But Wilson says that not everyone that gets bitten will develop the allergy.
“We don’t have good data on how many people who get lone star bites will go on to develop symptomatic meat allergy, but data from a small ongoing study suggests it could be something like 5 to 10 percent of those who get these bites,” he says.
People who know they have a food allergy are prepared, and often carry an EpiPen with them in the event of exposure. For those who are unaware of an allergy, however, it is unlikely that they will be prepared, and will be reliant on emergency services and a quick response time.
“In most cases we suspect it takes a few weeks for the allergy to develop after a bite,” Wilson says. “Tick bites that are persistently itchy or inflamed for several days after a bite are much more likely to lead to the allergic antibodies.”
Wilson says that they’ve discovered variance in the degree to which people become allergic, and that for some people, the allergy can dissipate in time.
“Alpha-gal tends to fade away over months or years in most patients, but sometimes it can persist,” Wilson says. “Taking measures to stay away from more tick bites is important, as additional bites are more likely to prolong or even boost the allergy. The core of treatment is to avoid mammalian meat and in some cases dairy and other products that also can have some alpha-gal in them. In select cases medications can also be considered to control symptoms, but current medications aren’t cures per se.”
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In 2020, the world faced its first pandemic in over a century. By the end of 2021, the crisis was slowly becoming a critical but manageable world health issue thanks to unprecedented cooperation between corporations and governments. A year after that, it was essentially a preventable disease. By 2023, it seemed to many like the danger had passed.
For more than half of the patients who had contracted the respiratory virus, however, life did not go back to normal. Approximately 8 percent of the U.S. population have reported suffering from continuing symptoms including cough, memory loss, fatigue, shortness of breath, headaches, mental health issues, among many others. This is called long COVID, and it can be debilitating.
Jie Sun, Ph.D., principal researcher at UVA’s Carter Center for Immunology Research, has spent years looking at the causes and potential treatments for long COVID, and a way to help those whose lives have yet to return to normal.
“Instead of fully recovering within a few weeks, some people experience symptoms that last for months, and in some cases, even years,” Sun says. “It’s important to understand that while the lungs are a major organ af-
fected by long COVID, the condition is not limited to the lungs alone. Many people with long COVID experience problems throughout their entire body.”
Sun says patients may experience brain-related symptoms like memory issues, brain fog, or headaches. Others may develop heart problems, hormonal imbalances, or issues with their muscles and joints. In some cases, long COVID can lead to serious conditions affecting the nervous system, heart, or other major organs.
Sun’s research has led to the discovery of multiple causes of the pervasive and diffuse symptoms of long COVID, including inflammation and scarring in the lungs and changes to the body’s immune system. Now, thanks to this research, doctors in UVA’s infectious disease department have developed clinical trials for treatments with other immunomodulatory drugs like Baricitinib and Dupilumab.
This breakthrough was important to more than just patients. STAT Madness, an annual bracket-style competition for researchers and academic groups that’s hosted by STAT, a prominent medical and scientific news publication, celebrates 64 of the biggest biomedical discoveries of the year. Three of UVA’s breakthrough
discoveries made it to this year’s competition, with Sun’s discovery making it all the way to the round of 16.
“It was truly an honor for our work to be selected and to make it so far in the tournament,” Sun says. “Since advancing in the competition depended entirely on public voting, it felt even more special knowing that people outside of academic circles were excited about and believed in our research.”
In early 2024, UVA’s cancer center launched the Accelerating Innovation Fund, an internal funding mechanism designed to push for new cancer medicines, treatments, and diagnostic capabilities at the university. The funding is supplied both by public investments from the commonwealth and charitable donations to the UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center Director’s Fund, a discretionary fund set aside for the university’s most critical and urgent research, such as recently awarded funding of a nanotechnology-based treatment for glioblastoma, a brain tumor that primarily affects children and adolescents.
Additionally, Charlottesville philanthropist and CEO of PBM Capital Paul Manning donated $100 million to fund the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology, a new biomedical research and manufacturing facility on UVA Grounds.
Manning, a longtime health-care entrepreneur who now chairs the UVA Health System board, said in a press release, “Our goal is to have the best possible medicine—next-generation medicine—for the residents of Virginia and people around the globe. We’re building a world-class facility that will
compete with anybody… in terms of research, manufacturing, and treatment.”
With so much groundbreaking research being done at UVA, it seems incomprehensible that cuts to National Institutes for Health and the National Science Foundation could result in the abandonment of critical research projects—including potential cures for diseases like Alzheimer’s and long COVID. UVA’s medical school received $287 million in funding from all sources in fiscal year 2023, with $181 million of it coming from the NIH alone. UVA gets approximately a third of its funding from the federal government. As the Trump administration cuts billions from the NIH and NSF ($2.7 billion, according to a U.S. Senate minority report) these cuts will almost certainly impact the groundbreaking research being conducted at UVA. Eric Swensen, spokesman for UVA Health, says funding should not be treated as a win for one political side or another, but for everyone.
“Federal research funding is foundational for biomedical research and the development of new treatments and cures,” he says. “This funding translates directly into longer, healthier lives for people everywhere.”
THURSDAY 5/29
National Theatre Live presents Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA winner Steve Coogan in four separate roles. Adapted for the stage from Stanley Kubrick’s satire of Cold War paranoia and politics, the plot revolves around a rogue U.S. general who sets a doomsday scenario in motion. This production takes the story from the screen to the stage and back again, offering audiences around the world a peek into the experience of Britain’s best theater through filmed performances. $12–16, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Wednesday 5/28 music
Andy Tichenor. Soul-soothing music. Free, 5:30pm. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswickvineyards.com
Beleza Duo. An evening of funkalicious samba soul—music that moves you from the inside out— with Madeline Holly-Sales on vocals and keys, and Berto Sales on guitar, voice, and loops. 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
Mike Rosensky Trio. Live jazz. Free, 8:30pm. Miller’s Downtown, 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. millersdowntown.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 stage
WATERWORKS Festival 2025. Celebrating new theatrical voices in Charlottesville and beyond, this festival of new works puts the playwright at center stage and diversifies the stories told on the Live Arts stage. Prices and times vary. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org classes
Paint and Sip: Gently Down the Stream. Learn how to paint this design in a step-by-step format, no experience necessary. Your ticket includes an 11×14-inch canvas and acrylic paint, plus one free beverage. $42, 6pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. blueridgebrushes.com etc.
Cville’s Jewish History Tour. A tour exploring the Jewish history of Charlottesville, including the broader historical events that impacted Jewish lives, with Phyllis Leffler. $20, 5pm. Congregation Beth Israel, 301 E. Jefferson St. albemarlehistory.org
Drop In Still Life and Watercolor Sessions. Providing all the supplies you need to take a relaxing and creative break in your day. Feel free to bring objects you’d like to draw and any supplies you’d like to use. Free, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com
Rapture Karaoke. The longest-running karaoke event in town. Hosted by Jenn DeVille. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapture restaurant.com
Scrappy Crafty Hour. Bring your project, grab a cup of tea, and hang out in the library with other knitters, hookers, stitchers, and crafters. Free, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com
Thursday 5/29
music
Berto and Vincent. A night of wild flamenco rumba and Latin guitar, wowing audiences with untamed style. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com
Jim Richardson. A local singer-songwriter plays folk, country, and rock. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarm andwinery.com
SATURDAY 5/31
A new documentary film produced by Victory Hall Opera pulls the curtain back on the world of young artist programs and the lengths emerging performers will go to advance their careers and achieve their dreams. YAPs, directed by VHO’s resident stage director Miriam Gordon-Stewart, follows a year in the lives of five young opera singers across America, including VHO’s countertenor Chuanyuan Liu. A post-screening Q&A with the film’s cast and creators will be hosted by local filmmaker Paul Wagner. $20–75, 7pm. Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W Market St. victoryhallopera.org
John D’earth & Friends. Live jazz with a rotating cast of local and national musicians. Free, 10pm. Miller’s Downtown, 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. millersdowntown.com
Louis & Larrabee Duo. An exciting new local collaboration featuring Louis Smith on guitar and vocals and Adam Larrabee on banjo and electric guitar. $5, 7:30pm. Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com
Robert Jospé Band. A drummer, band leader, educator, and composer known for his inventive use of rhythmic styles incorporating jazz, blues, funk, Latin, and African rhythms into a unique and distinctive style of contemporary drumming. Free, 6pm. Stinson Vineyards, 4744 Sugar Hollow Rd., Crozet. stinsonvineyards.com
Southern River Stings. A four-piece bluegrass, country, and new grass band brings a full experience of Appalachia through vocal harmonies and acoustic instruments. $10, 6pm. Carter Mountain Orchard, 1435 Carters Mountain Trl. cartermountainorchard.com
National Theatre Live in HD: Dr. Strangelove. Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world-premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece. $12–16, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
WATERWORKS Festival 2025. See listing for Wednesday, May 28. Prices and times vary. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org
classes
Piedmont Pitch. An educational programming leading to a pitch competition where local entre-
Baby Jo’s Boogie Band. Bringing the party with New Orleans-style boogie-woogie and blues tunes. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. Fridays After Five: The Skip Castro Band. A venerated group built on a foundation of rhythm ‘n’ blues, swing, boogie-woogie, and rock ‘n’ roll. With Tin Can Fish Band. Free, 5:30pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com
Ian Gilliam & The FireKings. Blues, rockabilly, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n’ roll sounds. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com
Jason Scott & The High Heat. Caught halfway between amplified Americana and heartland rootsrock, this band creates a sweeping, dynamic sound that reaches far beyond the traditions of its Oklahoma City home. $15, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com
John D’earth Quintet. A jazz trumpet player with a striking, original sound and a technique that he mobilizes for spitfire improvisation and gripping melodies. Free, 5:30pm. Pollak Vineyards, 330 Newtown Rd., Greenwood. pollakvineyards.com
John Kelly. Rock-solid guitar playing and singing, rooted in traditional and country styles. Free, 5pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com
Metal Mayhem. Get into the pit for a great night of music from Cold Cocked, Infamy, Sniper, Opium Church, and Slurr. $12, 7:30pm. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue, 600 Concord Ave. acebbq.com
Swamp Street. Female-fronted R&B, blues, and neo-soul. Free, 10pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com
The Gia Ray Band. An evening of folk, rock, and vintage country. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com dance
preneurs and small-business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply for an opportunity to pitch for up to $15,000 in prize money. Free, 5pm. Piedmont Virginia Community College, 501 College Dr. cvsbdc.org 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
Community Journaling on the Highland Trails. Join Highland hiker, trail guru, and nature fanatic Carla Anderson for a creative journaling experience on the Blue Trail. $5, 10am. James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe Pkwy. highland.org
Music Bingo with Sara. Grab your besties and come sip and sing for some bingo fun. Free, 6pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. hardwarehills.com
Trivia Night with Mike & Miranda. Five rounds of brain-teasing trivia. Play alone, or bring a team of up to six players and let the good times roll. Free, 6:15pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com
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
’60s Dance Party. Signature DJ spins ‘60s tunes. Dress the era and wear your dancing shoes. Free, 6pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com stage
WATERWORKS Festival 2025. See listing for Wednesday, May 28. Prices and times vary. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org etc.
Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, May 29. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com
Scrappy Crafty Hour. See listing for Wednesday, May 28. Free, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com
Trivia with Olivia. Get the weekend started with beers and trivia. Free, 6pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing.com
Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, May 29. $15, available noon–8pm. Please confirm Eastwood Winery and Potter’s Cider hours beforehand. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com
Andy Tichenor Almost Acoustic. A musician’s side project that focuses on the acoustic stylings of cover material, ranging from Bob Dylan to The Grateful Dead, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, and much more. Free, noon. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswickvineyards.com
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SUNDAY 6/1
The community is invited to engage with creative expression and discover new passions at the Arts for ALL FestivALL. Children and adults alike can explore dancing, singing, coloring, instrumentation, and even radio broadcasting at activity tents. A concert featuring The Oratorio Society of Virginia, The Charlottesville Ballet, The Charlottesville Opera Orchestra, and The Ader Emerging Artists features recognizable tunes from opera and musical theater performed by orchestra, chorus, soloists, and dancers. Dress as a pirate for The Pirates of Penzance costume contest for a chance to win tickets to a show. Free, 5pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com
Saturday 5/31
Ashley McBryde. A Grammy, CMA, and ACM award-winner who cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars—and it shows. $44–79, 8pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Electronic Underground: EDM Night. A night of underground electronic shenanigans featuring local and regional DJs, art installations, and plenty of bass. With Jon Jar, Assthetic, and Ravida. Ages 21+. Free, 9pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com
Holly Renee Allen. Great pickin’, soulful harmonies, and a good time for all. $10, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesville market.com
Rivanna Roots: The Currys. The Currys have been making their mark on the indie scene since 2013 with rich harmonies and infectious songwriting. With local rockers The Pollocks. $15–18, 5pm. Rivanna River Company, 1520 E. High St. frontporchcville.org
Start Making Sense. The musicians in this sevenpiece Talking Heads tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire career, including songs never performed live. $25–30, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com
Swamp Street. Funky sounds from the swamp, including blues, neo-soul, and R&B styles. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com
The Buzz Bees. A groovy pop-rock and blues/ country band with funky originals. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com
The Wavelength. A consortium of local musicians performs vintage rock, blues, originals, and more. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com
WATERWORKS Festival 2025. See listing for Wednesday, May 28. Prices and times vary. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org
words
Author Event: Susan Bauer-Wu. An afternoon with Susan Bauer-Wu, who speaks about her recently reissued book, Leaves Falling Gently: Living Fully with Serious Illness through Mindfulness, Compassion, and Connectedness. Free, 4pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. newdominionbookshop.com
Little Luminaries Storytime. A joyful morning of stories, songs, and fun that celebrates and teaches about Black history and culture. For toddlers aged 2–5. Free, 10:30am. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. jeffschoolheritagecenter.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
classes
Paint and Sip. Create your own masterpiece with a painting class guided by artist Dawn Bonner. All ages welcome. $50, noon. Tasting Room and Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr., Scottsville. mountidareserve.com etc.
YAPs: Documentary by Victory Hall Opera. Sharing the true stories of five young opera singers in America today. Q&A with cast and filmmakers follows the screening. $20–75, 7pm. Light House Studio: Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. victoryhallopera.org
Gina Sobel. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist and natural improviser brings together elements of funk, jazz, and American folk music into a fresh and compelling sound. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com
Louis Smith. A versatile acoustical rock ‘n’ roll chameleon plays originals and covers. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com
Arts for All FestivALL. Discover your passion, enjoy music, and take part in a community art project. Enjoy a concert of recognizable tunes from opera and musical theater performed by orchestra, chorus, soloists, and dancers. Free, 5pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. A wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business. $37–65, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net etc.
Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, May 29. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com
Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, May 29. $15, available noon–8pm. Please confirm Eastwood Winery and Potter’s Cider hours beforehand. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com
Rare Book School Lecture: A Parallel History of Books and Blooks. A lecture touching on areas in which real books and book-like objects closely intersect with Mindell Dubansky, museum librarian for preservation at the Thomas J. Watson Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Free, 5:30pm. UVA Edgar Shannon Library: Room 330, 160 McCormick Rd. rarebookschool.org
Tuesday 6/3
Lenny Burridge. A musician who plays a wide variety of styles, ranging from blues and jazz standards to current radio hits and alternative fare. Free, 12:30pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
Liz Barnes/Barbara Martin Quartet. Jazz and blues from an exciting quartet of talented musicians. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com
LockJaw Classic Rock Band. Covering some of the best music created by the boomer generation in an evening of A–Z classic rock, ranging from Aerosmith and The Beatles to Van Morrison and ZZ Top. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
Michael and the Misdemeanors. Dance to your favorite bar band classics. Free, 10:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com
Art Festival and Book Fair. Find your creativity and imbibe with local artists. Featuring art-making activities, face painting, live music, local vendors, hot food, and cold wine. Child and pet friendly. Free, 11am. Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard, 594 Merrie Mill Farm, Keswick. merriemillfarm.com
Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, May 29. $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
Morehouse Makers Market. Check out wares from artisans of all kinds in celebration of Central Virginia’s handcrafters. Free, 11am. Morehouse Studio, 1575 Avon St. Ext. morehouse.studio Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, May 29. $15, available noon–8pm. Please confirm Eastwood Winery and Potter’s Cider hours beforehand. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com
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
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
classes
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.
Charlottesville’s food scene is stacking up the accolades—again. This month, Condé Nast Traveler dropped a love letter to the Monticello Wine Trail, with stops at King Family Vineyards (Free polo matches May–October? Yes please!) and Pippin Hill, plus shoutouts to local gems like Bodo’s, Cou Cou Rachou, MarieBette, Oakhart Social, Tavola, and The Clifton. And over at Eater DC, Richmond food writer Stephanie Ganz attempted to define The 18 Best Restaurants in Charlottesville, doubling down on Cou Cou Rachou, MarieBette, Oakhart Social, and Tavola, and adding favorites like Riverside Lunch’s smashburger, “soul-settling pork posole rojo” at Conmole, Lampo’s pizza and “humdinger of a chopped salad,” Smyrna’s dumplings, brunch at Bizou, a whole lot of Dairy Market, and more.
Buskey. Bourbon more your speed? They’ve got it. Add live music by hometown band Cake Fight, food trucks, and vendors like The Pie Guy, Totally Nutz, Daddy G’s Craft Salsa, and The Spicy Rack, and say cheers!
After a five-year hiatus, the Know Good Beer & Bourbon Fest is back with more than 40 Virginia and national craft breweries. On Saturday, June 14, IX Art Park will transform into a hops- and spirits-filled playground featuring Charlottesville Ale Trail faves like Random Row, Three Notch’d, South Street, and Rockfish, plus Virginia cideries including Blue Toad and
Turns out, Virginia’s oldest operating cidery, Albemarle CiderWorks, is the apple of the world’s eye, securing first place at CiderWorld—the international competition held annually in Frankfurt that’s considered the industry’s top expo. Its sparkling champagne-style rosé winner, Brut d’Albemarle Orchard Blush, is a bottle-fermented blend of the Orchard Blush base with GoldRush and Arkansas Black cider. Two more ciders, Crab Medley and Brut d’Albemarle Harrison, earned gold medals too.
Friday 5/30
Tasting Notes. Co-hosts Kristen Gardner Beal and Lance Lemon from RichWine RVA, will pair three sparkling wines with three works of art from current exhibitions. You don’t have to be an expert on art or wine to join the fun. Ages 21+. $20, 5:30–7:30pm. The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, 155 Rugby Rd. uvafralinartmuseum.virginia.edu
Saturday 5/31
Pints on Preston. Annual craft beverage festival that showcases the beer, cider, sake, and spirits made on the Charlottesville Ale Trail. All proceeds support our nonprofit organization. $25–75, 1pm. Fifth Season Gardening, 900 Preston Ave. charlottesvillealetrail.org
Wine Tasting with Virginia Winemakers. A tasting with four acclaimed Virginia winemakers: Karl Hambush of
Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Emily Hodson of Flying Fox Vineyard and Veritas Vineyard & Winery, Rachel Stinson of Stinson Vineyards, and Joy Ting of The Wool Factory Wines. $20, 2:30pm. The Wool Factory, 1837 Broadway St. thewoolfactory.com
Wednesday 6/4
Rare Super Tuscan Wine Dinner: Tavola x Cellar Road. A rare opportunity to taste Tolaini Estate’s complex, aromatic chianti classics, high-scoring cabernet franc, and more, paired with five luxurious courses and a talk by the vineyard manager. $265, 6:30pm. Tavola, 826 Hinton Ave. tavolavino.com
Thursday 6/5
Monticello Wine Week Winemaker Dinner. Enjoy a multi-course menu, paired with six award-winning wines from the Monticello AVA. Meet the
The Piedmont Environmental Council just released its 2025–2026 Buy Fresh Buy Local guide—a beautifully curated biannual directory of farms, food businesses, and markets across the region. This year’s Charlottesville Area edition (covering Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties) features in-depth stories on beloved local spots like Feast Market & Cafe and the FARMacy Café and food truck.
Monticello’s new Feast of Reason series kicks off in June, bringing Thomas Jefferson-style dinner party energy to modern conversations. Inspired by TJ’s legendary gatherings, each event invites guests to connect over food, drink, and a curated card deck designed to spark thoughtful discussion. The series launches June 14 at Monticello, followed by stops in Richmond (June 22) and downtown Charlottesville (June 28 at South Street Brewery). There’s even a special Founding Friends, Founding Foes tour plus Feast package starting June 20, and running Friday and Saturday nights all summer. Hosting at home? A digital version and recipes are online to start your own feast.
winemakers, hear their vineyard stories, and discover what makes Monticello Wine Trail’s terroir unique. Ages 21+. $95, 6pm. The Doyle Hotel, 499 W. Main St. monticellowinetrail.com
Friday 6/6
Monticello Cup Gold Medal Celebration. An evening featuring award-winning wineries from the Monticello Case, culminating in the live announcement of the Monticello Cup winner. Meet the winemakers behind these exceptional wines, and enjoy a curated selection of wines paired with cuisine from Harvest Moon Catering. $125, 5:30–8pm. The Bradbury, 300 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. monticellowinetrail.com
Friday 6/13
Less than a year after reopening, Littlejohns closed its doors permanently on May 21. The popular UVA Corner sandwich shop said in a statement that “due to circumstances beyond our control, continuing operations is no longer sustainable.” Say so long to the Nuclear Sub, the Kyle Guy, and the Chris Long, and hope that some Hoo gets a hankering to revive the legendary sammies in a future venture.
After sitting vacant since 2020, the former Fellini’s building is getting a new tenant. Afghan Kabob is moving from its Emmet Street address to open in the beloved two-story space later this year, following major renovations.
Lampo’s bar and private event space, Bar Baleno, has become a weekly go-to for live music. Accompanied by a rotating menu from the outdoor grill, the Bluegrass Destroyers are establishing a following on the patio every Wednesday night (weather and schedule permitting).
Husband-and-wife team Julia and Matt Franz opened Crozet Crepe Company on May 7 in the old JAX Bar & Grill location. The sunny breakfast and lunch spot serves sweet and savory crepes (yes, there’s glutenfree), egg combos, salads, and sandwiches. Brunch cocktails are coming soon.
There’s lots of clucking about Chicken Salad Chick, the fast-casual Southern chain with a cult following that’s coming to The Shops at Stonefield. Known for its dozen-plus flavors of scratch-made chicken salad, it’s already drawing excitement online. Local fashion and beauty influencer Leanne Barlow declared on Instagram, “Not to be dramatic but this is the best day of my life. This is my FAVORITE fast food place! I’m thrilled!!!”—Sarah Golibart Gorman
Saturday 6/14
Second Saturdays at Bellair Farm. Featuring a recipe demonstration by Mount Ida Executive Chef Jabari Wadlington, a wine tasting with Dogwood & Thistle, food by Chef Bud Porter of SFG Foods, knife sharpening by Jacob of Honey Honed, and music by Gina Sobel. Walking trails and pick-your-own fields will be open as well. Free entry, 9am. Bellair Farm, 5290 Bellair Farm. bellairfarm.com
North Garden Culinary Society. Come meet new people, explore new foods, and share the adventures of cooking. Whether it’s historical, regional, dietary, or family recipes, this group offers helpful tips to enjoy fla-
Supper Series with Polyface Farms. Daniel Salatin of Polyface Farms shares his family’s story of how they restored and revitalized their family farm through innovation and bio-friendly practices. Entry includes wine pairings. $100, 7pm. Veritas Vineyards and Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. veritaswines.com
vors and cuisines. Bring food with you if there is a recipe you are particularly proud of, or if you enjoy a certain store-bought product. All food types are welcome, especially cookies and cakes. Donated recipes to add to the communal scrapbook are appreciated. Free, 6:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com
Butchery Demonstration with Chef Jabari. Learn how to break down and carve poultry and beef during this lesson. By the end of the class you’ll feel more comfortable buying large cuts of meat to prepare at home. $45, 6:30pm. Tasting Room and Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr., Scottsville. mountidareserve.com
Submit food and drink events to events.c-ville.com.
A note from Winegrower and Owner, Dave Drillock
It’s Rosé time! Our three 2024 Roses are bottled and the first release is our Gentle Press Rosé. Made from the Chambourcin grape, this light bodied Rosé has aromas of strawberry, cherry and honeysuckle and combined with a refreshing acidity has made it a customer favorite from day 1. Our Quintessential Rosé, for those who enjoy a Provance style, is made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. With lively acidity and notes of strawberry, pineberry, red apple and pink grapefruit make this an easy drinker on the patio. And finally, our Barrel Aged Rosé, released in late summer/early fall, is medium bodied with notes of cranberry, vanilla spice, cherry and raspberry. Goes with many foods, particularly salmon and, I know its early to mention, Thanksgiving dinner.
We invite you to visit our serene, meadow-like location in rural Louisa County. We pride ourselves on being genuine and approachable, eager to share our passion for wine without any scripted lines or memorized facts, just a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
We are a Winery that just wants to be a Winery!
For more details, please check our website at www.53rdwinery.com or call us at 540-894-1536. We look forward to welcoming you to the winery, and we truly appreciate your business and support.
Upcoming events: Saturday, May 31st: For Norton lovers and the curious, our Norton Wine and Food Pairing event is here. Taste Nortons from 2019 through 2023 with some excellent food pairings. For tickets and details visit our website.
Live Music: Matt Johnson 1-4pm Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm • Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm 13372 Shannon Hill Rd Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com
Our new Rosé is a classic, dry Provencal style wine with a gorgeous coral color. A perfect pairing for the patio, this wine exhibits a vibrant mouthfeel with notes of cranberry and stone fruit. Perfect for sipping on a warm afternoon! It is available in our tasting room and online.
We are open 7 days a week throughout the month of January, with live music every weekend! Make sure to keep an eye on our website and social media pages for the most up to date listings of our upcoming artists.
Fridays- Friday Night Out! Every Friday night through the summer we feature half price wine flights, live music, food for sale, and grills available for use until 8:00pm.
Weekends- Live music all weekend long! Check out our lineup on our website!
June 7- J azz and Jambalaya Jazzfest! Jazz comes to the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains with DuCard Vineyards’ Second Annual Jazz Festival. Talented musicians from Virginia’s Piedmont region make up three bands that will appear on two stages throughout the day. The headliner group is Cinematheque, a nine-piece band out of Roanoke, Va. Their threehorn front line along with their three percussionists will keep you up and dancing! Get your tickets early and make plans to spend the day! Jambalaya along with other yummy eats from New Iberia Kitchen complete the experience. A perfect outing with great views, your favorite wines, and energetic entertainment! Tickets are $35/adult, includes a DuCard logo glass to take home.
Open daily
Mon-Thurs. 12-5 pm Fri. 12-9 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm
40 Gibson Hollow Ln Etlan, VA 22719 (540) 923-4206 www.ducardvineyards.com
Celebrate the spring season with a glass of our sparkling brut Blanc de Blancs and oysters on Friday nights! Salty Bottom Blue will be here every Friday night this spring serving their delicious raw and grilled oysters, which pair beautifully with a glass of our gold medal Sparkling Blanc de Blancs. Made from Virginia Chardonnay, it is dry and crisp with notes of almond and lemon zest. Delicious to enjoy on its own, with Salty Bottom
Blue oysters, a toasty seasonal flatbread from Chef Andrew, or with one of your other favorite menu items. Let us pop the cork on a bottle for you!
Upcoming at the Winery:
Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration | Every Friday In May
Our Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration is back every Friday night! The oysters are prepared by Salty Bottom Blue. Enjoy them in a relaxed, fun atmosphere with live music from 5-8pm on the stage in our tasting room.
Floral Arranging Workshop | Thursday, May 29
Join us for a relaxing event where you can let your creativity bloom! Learn how to create a stunning floral centerpiece from locally grown flowers with the help of farmer-florist Jenn Heller of Dogwood House Floral. Jenn will walk you through principles of flower design and you’ll leave with a beautiful centerpiece and the skills to bring more flowers into your life. Ticketed Event - Reserve Your Spot On Our Website
Join us for the popular Eastwood After Dark featuring upbeat, danceable music on Saturday nights from 5-8pm (in addition to our more mellow Saturday afternoon music program). Eastwood also hosts a range of live performances by talented local and regional musicians every Thursday and Friday night. See the Winery Calendar on our website for details.
Every Thursday: Live Music 5-8PM or Music Bingo 6-8PM
Thursday “Thank You” Community Day at Eastwood—$5 Taps (Beer & Cider)
Every Friday: Live Music 5-8PM
Low-Country Shrimp Boil 5-8PM
Every Saturday: Live Music
12:30-3:30PM + Eastwood After Dark with Live Music 5-8PM
Every Sunday: Music Bingo, Paint & Sip, Maker’s Market or Live Music (See the Winery Calendar on our website for details.)
What about the kids?
Kids can share in the experience with their own juice tasting flights and cheese boards!
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Winery Hours: Sunday-Wednesday (12-5 PM); Thursday-Saturday (128 PM)
We look forward to welcoming you to our cozy tasting room, seven days a week. Join us for award-
winning wines, beer, and cider, as well as a delicious seasonal menu by Chef Andrew Partridge that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Delight in lounging on our enclosed & heated veranda with a glass of our gold medal 2022 Meritage Reserve. Or, stay inside and enjoy live music with a seasonal toasty flatbread or our scrumptious Cast Iron Baked Brie. Escape to Virginia Wine Country, only five miles from Downtown Charlottesville. Open year-round, seven days a week. Pet friendly and large groups are welcome. Ample indoor and outdoor seating.
Rt 20 near the intersection with Avon Extended (5 mi from Downtown Mall) Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 264-6727 www.eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
Cottage White
Summer sipping just got even better! We are thrilled to share this great sipper with you. A crisp, fruity and dry blend of Petit Manseng, Seyval Blanc and Vidal Blanc. Full of character and finesse with citrus notes of lime and orange blossom with a lush and uplifting crisp apple finish. We are pushing out lots of social
Hardware Hills Vineyard
Doors open at 12
Music at 5:30
Country Line Dancing at Hardware Hills Vineyard
Wednesday , June 11
If you’ve been looking for a spot to kick up your heels, we’ve got you! Come take lessons with dance expert Madison Kinney and then spend the evening swinging and stomping to your favorite country tunes.
Hardware Hills Vineyard
$10 Ages 18+ only
Doors open at 5
Line Dancing Classes from 6 -7 Open Country Dancing from 7 - 9
TRIVIA NIGHT at Hardware Hills Vineyard
Thursday, June 12
Grab your dream team and Heat for the Hills for a fun evening of trivia, wine, and fun! St. Paddy’s themed trivia this month... sure to tease your brain and get you laughing!
Please RSVP HERE so we know you’re coming.
Hardware Hills Vineyard
Doors open at 12 Trivia at 6 p.m.
FIRST ANNUAL CRAB FEAST at Hardware Hills
Saturday, June 14
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www.hardwarehills.com
NEW HOURS!
Thursday - Saturday 12 - 8 Sunday 12 - 5
MUSIC BINGO with Sara at Hardware Hills Vineyard Thursday, May 29
Hardware Hills Vineyard
This night is SO MUCH FUN! Win prizes and sing along!
Doors open at 12 p.m. Bingo from 6 - 8 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC with Sh’Boom! at Hardware Hills Vineyard Friday, May 30 | 5:30 p.m.
A Hh original and crowd favorite. He’s playing the songs you know and love!
Doors open at 12 Music at 5:30
LIVE MUSIC with DREW PACE at Hardware Hills Vineyard Friday, June 6
His first public performance was a Hh. Now this Nashville-signed rising star returns to the Hills for one evening of his growing hit songs and excellent covers.
Cover Charge: $10 (wine club members are free)
DAD BOD BBQ will be here for all of your hungry needs!
Bringing our Maryland roots to Scottsville! Calling all crab lovers! This all-you-can eat feast is just for you. Come spend an evening with live music, hot crabs, and great wine (and beer!). A great way to treat DAD on Father’s Day weekend.
Tickets are HERE and are limited, so grab yours today!
Hardware Hills Vineyard Crab Feast from 5 - 8 p.m. 5199 W River Rd, Scottsville, VA 434.286.4710 • www.hardwarehills.com
Keswick Vineyards is inviting you to sip, savor and stay a while! We have officially opened our new tasting room that is designed to elevate your wine-tasting experience to all new levels. Our new tasting room is a stateof-the-art space that features a retractable roof and roll down glass walls that blend in the indoor and outdoor environments perfectly. Come sip your favorite vintage, savor all the panoramic views, and stay a while enjoying the beauty of nature and comfort here with us!
Come enjoy wine with us your way! Our award-winning wines are offered by glass, bottle, or
explore a curated flight of our finest selections. The traditional guided tastings are available Monday through Friday, allowing you to experience our diverse portfolio of wines in a relaxed setting. We encourage you to join us for some fun! Tee off at our mini golf course, we have 9 fun holes perfect for families, friends, and some fun competition! Soak in the sounds of live music with us every Saturday from 124PM for a fun afternoon in the vineyards. We are also canine friendly, so please bring your fourlegged friends to enjoy the day with you and relax together!
The best is yet to come!! Join us after hours every Wednesday for our Wine Down Wednesdays!!
Midweek magic from 5:30-8:30 PM, featuring Happy Hour from 5-6 PM with special deals on select wines! Come visit Keswick Vineyards today! Sip the wine, savor the music and the views, and stay a while for all the memories. We can’t wait to share it all with you!
Wednesdays - Wine Down Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pm
Weekends - Live Music from 12-4 pm (check out our website for the schedule!)
Hours:
Monday- Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm
1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, Virginia 22947
Tasting Room: (434) 244-3341 ext 105 tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com www.keswickvineyards.com
New Release: 2024 Della Rosa
Experience the elegance of Monticello with our newest release – the 2024 Della Rosa. Crafted exclusively from Cabernet Franc, this dry rosé is handharvested and gently pressed to reveal a stunning pale salmon hue. Aromas of wild strawberry, rose petals, and white peach lead to a delicately crisp palate with notes of red currant, watermelon rind, and citrus zest.
Perfectly balanced with vibrant acidity, Della Rosa is a refreshing choice for warm afternoons, alfresco dining, or as an aperitif. Serve chilled (45-50°F) and enjoy with goat cheese and arugula salad, seared scallops, or a classic Nicoise.
Available now! Stop in at the Winery this weekend to sip,
Experience More at Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery!
Nestled in the heart of Virginia Wine Country, Prince Michel is one of the oldest and largest wineries in the Commonwealth. Open daily from 11 a.m., we offer wine tastings, shopping, tours, scenic picnic areas, and so much more.
Be sure to explore our wide range of wines—from bold reds and crisp whites to our fanfavorite Decadence Chocolate wine and refreshing wine slushies. Plus, enjoy craft brews and elevated pub fare at Tap 29 Brew Pub, open seven days a week.
Weekly Events:
Live Music every Friday–Sunday (music lineup at princemichel. com)
Monday Night Trivia | 6–7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Beer & Wings Specials | 3–5 p.m.
Thursday Happy Hour | 3–5 p.m.
154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA 22725 (540) 547-3707 www.princemichel.com
A Woman-Owned Business
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Vidal Blanc, this perfect Spring and Summer wine has exquisite aromatic
complexity. Boxwood on the nose with gentle citrus notes (mandarin, orange, lemon) and hints of honeysuckle, mint, hazelnut, and banana. A lightly acidic wine with a fresh saline finish. A Silver medalist at the Governor’s Cup.
May Hours: Friday 12pm to Sunset; Saturday 12pm to 6pm; Sunday 12pm to 5pm; Holiday Monday 12pm to 5pm; Monday and Thursday by reservation only.
Until June 30 - Exhibition of artwork by Gayle Isabelle Ford. June 1 - Français with Françoise at 5:00pm.
June 6 - Book World Meets Wine World at 5:30pm: Nashae Jones will read from her book As You Wish.
June 15 - Ping Pong Tournament at 2pm.
2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, VA 22727 540-407-1236 www.revalationvineyards.com
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By Rob Brezsny Cancer
(June 21-July 22): You are now highly attuned to subtle energies, subliminal signals, and hidden agendas. No one in your sphere is even half as sensitive as you are to the intriguing mysteries that are unfolding beneath the visible surface. This may be a bit unsettling, but it’s a key asset. Your ability to sense what others are missing gives you a unique advantage. So trust your intuitive navigation system, Cancerian, even if the way forward isn’t obvious. Your ability to sense underlying currents will enable you to avoid obstacles and discern opportunities that even your allies might overlook.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Underground fungal networks are essential for the health of ecosystems. They connect plant roots and facilitate transfers of nutrients, water, and communication signals between various species. They enhance the fertility of the soil, helping plants thrive. In accordance with astrological indicators, I invite you to celebrate your equivalent of the underground fungal network. What is the web of relationships that enables you to thrive? Not just the obvious bonds, but the subtle ones, too: the barista who has memorized your order, the neighbor who waters your plants when you’re away, the online ally who responds to your posts. Now is an excellent time to map and nurture these vital interconnections.
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie warns about “the danger of a single story.” She tells us that authentic identity requires us to reject oversimplified narratives. As a Nigerian woman living in the U.S., she found that both Western and African audiences sought to reduce her to convenient categories. She has not only resisted that pressure, but also outwitted and outflanked it. Her diversity is intriguing. She mixes an appreciation for pop culture with serious cultural criticism. She addresses both academic and mainstream audiences. I offer her up as your role model, Virgo. In the coming weeks, may she inspire you to energetically express all your uncategorizable selves.
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Where have you not yet traveled but would like to? What frontiers would your imagination love for you to visit, but you have refrained? Now is the time to consider dropping inhibitions, outmoded habits, and irrelevant rules that have prevented you from wandering farther and wider. You have full permission from life, karma, and your future self to take smart risks that will lead you out of your comfort zone. What exotic sanctuary do you wish you had the courage to explore? What adventurous pilgrimage might activate aspects of your potential that are still half-dormant?
(May 21-June 20): Gemini author Jean-Paul Sartre was offered the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1964—but he rejected it. Why? He said that if he accepted it, he would be turned into an institution and authority figure, which would hinder his ability to critique politics and society. He was deeply committed to the belief that a writer has an obligation to be independent and accountable only to their conscience and audience, not to external accolades or validations. I think you are in a Sartre-like phase right now, dear Gemini. You have a sacred duty to be faithful to your highest calling, your deepest values, and your authentic identity. Every other consideration should be secondary.
(Oct. 23-Nov.21): Astrologers say that Scorpio is ruled by three creatures that correspond to three ascending levels of spiritual maturity. The regular Scorpio person is ruled by the scorpion. Scorpios who are well underway with their spiritual work are ruled by the eagle. The Scorpio who has consistently succeeded at the hard and rewarding work of metaphorical death and resurrection is ruled by the phoenix—the mythical bird that is reborn from the ashes of its own immolation. With this as our context, I am letting you know that no matter how evolved you are, the coming weeks will bring you rich opportunities to come more into your own as a brilliant phoenix.
(Nov. 22-Dec.21): Seas off the coast of Singapore are heavily polluted. Some of the coral reefs there are showing resilience, though. They have developed symbiotic relationships with certain algae and bacteria that were formerly hostile. Their robustness lies in their adaptability and their power to forge unlikely alliances. That’s a good teaching for you right now. The strength you need isn’t about maintaining fixed positions or rigid boundaries, but about being flexible. So I hope you will be alert and ready to connect with unfamiliar resources and unexpected help. A willingness to adjust and compromise will be a superpower.
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes, disruptions are helpful prods that nudge us to pay closer attention. An apparent malfunction might
be trying to tell us some truth that our existing frameworks can’t accommodate. I suspect this phenomenon might be occurring in your world. An area of your life that seems to be misfiring may in fact be highlighting a blind spot in your comprehension. Rather than fretting and purging the glitches, I will ask you to first consider what helpful information is being exposed. Suspend your judgment long enough to learn from apparent errors.
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This isn’t the first time I’ve said that your ideas are ahead of their time. Now I’m telling you again, and adding that your intuitions, feelings, and approaches are ahead of their time, too. As usual, your precociousness carries both potential benefits and problems. If people are flexible and smart enough to be open to your innovations, you will be rewarded. If others are rigid and oblivious, you may have to struggle to get the right things done. Here’s my advice: Focus on the joy of carrying out your innovations rather than getting caught up in fighting resistance.
(Feb. 19-March 20): Sunlight can’t penetrate deeper than 3,280 feet into the ocean’s depths. Even at 650 feet down, a murky twilight zone prevails. But nearly 75 percent of deep-sea creatures can create their own light, thanks to a biochemical phenomenon called bioluminescence. Jellyfish, starfish, and crustaceans are a few animals that glow. I propose we make them your symbols of power in the coming weeks, Pisces. I hope they incite you to be your own source of illumination as you summon
all the resilience you need. If shadowy challenges arise, resolve to emit your steady brilliance. Inspire yourself and others with your subtle yet potent clarity.
(March 21-April 19): The strongest, most enduring parts of China’s Great Wall were the 5,500 miles built during the Ming Dynasty. One secret to their success was sticky rice, an essential ingredient in the mortar. The resulting structures have been remarkably water resistant. They hold their shape well, resist weed growth, and get stronger as time passes. I hope you will find metaphorical equivalents to sticky rice as you work on your foundations in the coming months, Aries. Proceed as if you are constructing basic supports that will last you for years.
(April 20-May 20): The world’s most expensive spice is saffron. To gather one gram of it, workers must harvest 150 flowers by hand. Doesn’t that process resemble what you have been doing? I am awed by the stamina and delicacy you have been summoning to generate your small but potent treasure. What you’re producing may not be loud and showy, but its value will be concentrated and robust. Trust that those who appreciate quality will recognize the painstaking effort behind your creation. Like saffron’s distinctive essence that transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary ones, your patient dedication is creating what can’t be rushed or replicated. Expanded weekly audio
Proposed Project:
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316
Dairy Road Bridge Replacement
Proposed Project:
State Project: U000-104-365, UPC 113835
State Project: U000-104-365, UPC 113835
Federal Project: STP-5104(326)
Federal Project: STP-5104(326)
Proposed Project:
State Project: Federal Project:
This project will replace the aging and load Route 250 bypass. The City of Charlottesville has of Good Repair program to complete the bridge bypass will be closed during construction beginning year to complete the construction.
This project will replace the aging and load restricted Dairy Road bridge over the US Route 250 bypass. The City of Charlottesville has secured funding through VDOT’s State of Good Repair program to complete the bridge replacement. Dairy Road over Route 250 bypass will be closed during construction beginning in late 2026 for approximately one year to complete the construction.
Charlottesville Circuit Court Case No. CL25000251
315.East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Commonwealth of Virginia, in re:
CYNTHIA BROWN-LOCKLEY
Plan Review:
This project will replace the aging and load restricted Dairy Road bridge over the US Route 250 bypass. The City of Charlottesville has secured funding through VDOT’s State of Good Repair program to complete the bridge replacement. Dairy Road over Route 250 bypass will be closed during construction beginning in late 2026 for approximately one year to complete the construction.
Plan Review:
Plan Review:
Project plans, a project map of the proposed Policy Act document can be provided for review Behhnam (contact information below) to make
Written Request:
Project plans, a project map of the proposed detour, and the National Environmental Policy Act document can be provided for review by request. Please contact Najeeb Behhnam (contact information below) to make a request.
v. DEAN CARNELL LOCKELY, SR
Written Request:
The object of this suit is to: Divorce
It is ORDERED that DEAN CARNELL LOCKELY, SR appear at the above-named court and protect his/her interests on or before June 16, 2025.
5/8/2025
Claude V. Worrell, II
DATE JUDGE
Project plans, a project map of the proposed detour, and the National Environmental Policy Act document can be provided for review by request. Please contact Najeeb Behhnam (contact information below) to make a request.
By this notice The City of Charlottesville is indicating its willingness to hold a public hearing for the project if individual concerns cannot be addressed. A request for a public hearing to be held may be made by sending a written request stating your concerns to the address below on or before June 5, 2025.
Najeeb Behhnam
NOTICE OF TAKING OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS
City of Charlottesville Public Works Capital Development Division 305 4th Street NW Charlottesville, VA 2290 434-459-9763
At the request of the Administrator, c.t.a., I appoint Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., as the time and my office at 420 Park Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, as the place for receiving proof of debts and demands against the decedent or her estate.
Written Request:
By this notice The City of Charlottesville is indicating its willingness to hold a public hearing for the project if individual concerns cannot be addressed. A request for a public made by sending a stating your concerns to the address below on or before June 5, 2025.
Charlottesville Public Works Capital Development Division
Charlottesville, VA 2290
If a request for a public hearing is received, and cannot be adequately resolved, a public hearing be advertised in a future notice.
Questions or Special Assistance:
If a request for a public hearing is received, and the concerns addressed in the request cannot be adequately resolved, a public hearing will be scheduled at a time and place to be advertised in a future notice.
Edward H. Bain, Jr. Commissioner of Accounts Circuit Court for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia
Questions or Special Assistance:
By this notice The City of Charlottesville is indicating its willingness to hold a public hearing for the project if individual concerns cannot be addressed. A request for a public hearing to be held may be made by sending a written request stating your concerns to the address below on or before June 5, 2025.
Najeeb Behhnam
Questions regarding this project should be directed or behhnamn@charlottesville.gov The City nondiscrimination in all programs and activities the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any persons with or need for reasonable accommodations should
Questions regarding this project should be directed to Najeeb Behhnam at 434-459-9763 or behhnamn@charlottesville.gov The City of Charlottesville and VDOT ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any persons with questions on the accessibility of the facility or need for reasonable accommodations should contact Najeeb Behhnam.
NOTICE OF TAKING OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS
At the request of the Administrator, c.t.a., I appoint Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11 :00 a.m., as the time and my office at 420 Park Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, as the place for receiving proof of debts and demands against the decedent or his estate.
Edward H. Bain, Jr. Commissioner of Accounts Circuit Court for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia
City of Charlottesville Public Works
Capital Development Division 305 4th Street NW Charlottesville, VA 2290 434-459-9763
If a request for a public hearing is received, and the concerns addressed in the request cannot be adequately resolved, a public hearing will be scheduled at a time and place to be advertised in a future notice.
Questions or Special Assistance:
Questions regarding this project should be directed to Najeeb Behhnam at 434-459-9763 or behhnamn@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville and VDOT ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Any persons with questions on the accessibility of the facility or need for reasonable accommodations should contact Najeeb Behhnam.
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Retail Restaurant or Caterer ApplicationRestaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverages, Consumed On and Off Premises license
Anderson McClure, Owner/President
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I’d wake up with the sun and have my first cup of coffee on the back porch with the pups, then eat a breakfast burrito or two soft boiled eggs, or an omelet from Belle. On a perfect day off, I’m not working—I’m playing all day. I start with a run to the Rotunda and back home, waving and saying hi to many friends as I pass through the Downtown Mall. I love hugs so someone will get a hug for sure! At lunchtime, I meet my hubby, Matt, or besties at Tilman’s or Otto or that new yummy Indian place, Lazeez, on the Mall, and I’m definitely stopping for an extra morning coffee or pick-me-up at Lone Light afterward. I bring a novel to read in the coffee shop or at home before a little nap. In the afternoon, I either hike Spy Rock or take the puppies on a long hike behind McIntire Skate Park while the kids skate—that, or walk the Saunders-Monticello Trail with the fam.
I eat dinner at Tavola with Matt. We sit at the cicchetti bar and they have a negroni ready to go as we get seated. He orders the special and I get the bucatini. We laugh and talk about everything and nothing. We walk home. If we stay in instead, then I’m throwing my own dinner party with ingredients from City Market. There would be a delicious cocktail like a paper plane or margarita to start, and we’d eat fresh, in-season food. I get help on wine pairings from my friends at The Wine Guild. I kick everyone out around 9pm, clean the kitchen, and I’m in bed by 10pm with a good book (I always have two or three going at a time).
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