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Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. Growing up, my maternal grandmother taught my Sunday school class. She started when we were 6 with simple Bible lessons but by the time we were all driving, she’d meet us at Mr. J’s (#iykyk) and listen as we chatted about our lives—what we were nervous about, what we were obsessed with, which friend was making us feel especially ready to head off to college. In our tween years, she started a new tradition: Every holiday season, we’d “adopt” a family in need. Together we’d go shopping, wrap the gifts, and, on Christmas Eve, deliver them to the family’s home. I don’t remember much about the gifts themselves, but I remember the lesson: We had a responsibility to look beyond our own little worlds. I’ve been thinking about her as we’ve put together this week’s cover story (p.22), which marks the launch of C-VILLE Gives, our new community-wide holiday giving campaign. In these pages, you’ll meet volunteers, nonprofit leaders, and neighbors who saw a need and decided to do something about it. Over the next six weeks of the campaign (head to c-ville.gives to learn more), we hope you’ll get to know these organizations and the people behind them. Maybe you’ll make a donation, discover a cause worth volunteering for, or simply learn something about the community we share. Mimi never called what we did philanthropy. It was just something we did because someone else needed a little help. And all these years later, I think that’s still a pretty good place to start.
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Kristie Smeltzer is a writer, writing coach, and teacher. Her fiction has been published by Scribes*MICRO* Fiction, MonkeyBicycle, and Atticus Review. Smeltzer earned her MFA in creative writing at the University of Central Florida. Read her work on page 37.
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As of press time, the most recent rape on Grounds reported to UVA police allegedly took place September 10 at the Gaston/Ramzani Houses at 551 Brandon Ave.
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mid a nationwide debate on campus sexual assault, the University of Virginia’s data and policies don’t always clarify whether its efforts to prevent and punish such incidents are working effectively. University statistics and surveys suggest that most assaults may go unreported, with few reported incidents ending in disciplinary action. A former Cornell University student, identified as Jane Doe, sued that school in late September, arguing it failed to protect her after she was allegedly drugged and raped by seven campus fraternity members in October 2024. When UVA students report sexual misconduct, the university doesn’t usually start an investigation automatically, says spokesperson Bethanie Glover. Instead, it lets the person making the allegation decide how to proceed—a “trauma-informed approach [that] has been widely recognized as best practice,” she says. This approach “[preserves] the individual’s autonomy and control over the process.” University employees must report suspected misconduct by law, but students aren’t bound by such requirements. UVA students found responsible for sexual misconduct can face penalties ranging from written warnings to expulsion. For 2025-2026 academic year, Glover says the university received 93 reports of rape or sexual assault, down from 102 in the 20242025 academic year. During the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years, the university processed a total of 30 formal complaints, with 11 receiving an “alternative resolution” agreed upon by the complainant and the accused. Only five investigations ultimately found their subjects responsible for the offense. UVA police crime logs from September 2025 through May 2026 list six reports of TRISTAN WILLIAMS
rape and one report of an unspecified sexual assault, all at non-Greek student housing or other areas on Grounds. UVA enrolled 17,848 undergraduate students and 8,837 graduate students for the 2025-2026 year. In its 2026 report on campus safety, UVA lists 29 incidents of on-Grounds rape in 2025, 24 of which occurred in campus housing, with an additional three attacks occurring off Grounds. That’s up from 19 reports on Grounds in 2024, 17 in student housing, with no off-campus incidents listed. Those numbers vary because “they serve different purposes and have different reporting requirements under federal law,” says Jared Lathrop of UVA’s Department of Safety and Security. “The daily crime log reflects incidents reported to UVA Police within its limited patrol jurisdiction, while the ASR includes qualifying crimes reported to a much broader network of individuals known as Campus Security Authorities and covering a much larger geographic area.” The student-run University Judiciary Committee handles sexual misconduct investigations. UJC reports categorize offenses as violations of UVA’s 12 standards of conduct, with Standard 1 forbidding “physical assault,” including sexual assault. Across fall 2025 and spring 2026, the UJC investigated five Standard 1 violations, finding three people guilty. UJC data doesn’t specify remedies for each incident; it issued two suspensions and no expulsions during the 20252026 school year. In a 2024 survey of 1,836 UVA students, including 1,183 undergrads, 19.7 percent of undergraduate women and 6.5 percent of undergraduate men reported experiencing “nonconsensual sexual contact involving physical force or inability to consent” during their time at the university. Forcible or nonconsensual penetration was reported by 9.6
percent of undergraduate women and 1.8 percent of undergraduate men; 27 percent of those women and none of the men said they subsequently reported their assault. UVA requires training on recognizing and preventing sexual assault for incoming and returning students. Glover says that training “provides foundational information about the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, explains all forms of prohibited conduct and consent, and explores ways that students can be active bystanders.” In publicizing its efforts to prevent assaults, UVA appears to emphasize reactive measures aimed at possible victims. These include Safe Sips—coasters that students can use to test the content of their drinks for GHB or ketamine contamination—and the university’s recent Swipe Smart event, designed to help students “recognize warning signs, navigate digital relationships, and make informed decisions.” But Glover says the University’s efforts also attempt to address potential perpetrators. “Primary prevention includes ensuring our community is aware and knowledgeable about our policies and prohibited conduct, as well as other components including how to be an active bystander, understanding consent, and healthy relationships,” she says. “We take sexual misconduct prevention, awareness, training and reporting seriously at UVA, as well as the general health, safety and well-being of our students,” Glover says. “We evaluate, assess and update our prevention and response efforts on an ongoing basis.”
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Greek chapters must also provide additional training, facilitated by their national organizations or the university, that educates members “about what sexual assault and consent look like, what warning signs to notice, and how to report it,” says Cailee Halligan, president of UVA’s Inter-Sorority Council. Among the measures aimed at preventing assaults at fraternities and sororities, Halligan cites sorority houses’ policy of not allowing men inside, and the Door List app used at all fraternity parties, which creates a record of everyone in attendance. (Representatives from the Inter-Fraternity Council and various fraternities on Grounds did not respond to requests for comment.) Per university policies, fraternities and sororities must get 70 percent of active members to participate in one annual sexual assault education class lasting at least an hour. Greek organizations can request an exemption from the university’s Student Affairs department to instead “view a film or an online program on a specific topic,” among other alternatives. Doe’s suit has renewed debate over whether universities should abolish Greek organizations entirely. “I think that students would lose a lot if the Panhellenic community were to disappear tomorrow,” Halligan says. “More than anything, I think we provide a landing place for girls. … [W]hen you’re in college it can sometimes be easy to feel alone. We do everything in our power to prevent that feeling.”
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he Virginia Department of Education is formally stepping in to monitor and supervise an independent investigation of the troubled Albemarle County Public Schools. Jenna Conway, Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction, announced VDOE’s involvement in an October 27 e-mail obtained by C-VILLE. In recent weeks, Conway has met with board Chair Rebecca Berlin and acting superintendent Chandra Hayes. In a letter to Berlin and Hayes attached to her email, Conway said the Department of Education had legal authority to “provide such assistance … as shall be necessary for the proper and uniform enforcement of the provisions of the school laws.” “Given the seriousness of the situation, the credible reports of harm done to children, and the latest charges that multiple leaders at the school and central office levels failed to fulfill their legal responsibilities to report suspected child abuse,” Conway wrote, “meaningful state action is now necessary.” Conway’s letter gives ACPS 10 business days to “hire a high-quality independent consultant that can conduct a thorough and timely review of ACPS policies, practices, and organizational culture related to mandatory reporting required by law.” VDOE will provide a list of suggested candidates; if the school district doesn’t pick one by the deadline, VDOE will. Once that review begins, Conway’s letter says VDOE will watch it closely, meeting regularly with ACPS for progress reports and getting copied on any final findings from the investigation. Afterward, VDOE says it’ll help the school district implement any necessary changes. The letter describes this oversight as “strictly administrative,” designed to stay out of the way of any criminal proceedings. Conway addressed her email primarily to a group of parents who’d contacted her, but copied officials including state Sen. Creigh Deeds, Del. Amy Laufer, Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley, and Deputy Secretary for Education Dr. Abby Edwards.
“It’s a relief to have VDOE asserting its authority over ACPS,” says Heidi Gilman Bennett, one of the parents who wrote to Conway. “Families are grateful for their oversight and support of ACPS leaders who are clearly struggling with this crisis.” Gilman Bennett says the district needs an independent review into how it deals with reported abuse. “The ACPS policies and procedures and organizational culture that led to the recent arrests must change.” An earlier email from parents also urged Hingeley to request that the county circuit court empanel a special grand jury to investigate “possible systemic failures” of administrators and the school board. When asked whether he would pursue that request, Hingeley declined to comment, noting the ongoing criminal investigations and stating that “grand jury proceedings are secret.” “While the proceedings of a special grand jury are secret, public officials in other localities have made their existence known when there is widespread public mistrust of government,” Gilman Bennett says. “That’s where we are now in Albemarle, and I believe that Hingeley’s ongoing involvement would be well-received by our community.” In a statement, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors chair Ned Galloway praised VDOE’s decision to examine the district’s culture alongside its procedures. “Written rules alone cannot protect children if the organizational environment does not support employees in fulfilling their responsibilities,” he wrote. Galloway reiterated supervisors’ desire for concrete whistleblower protections and scrutiny of ACPS’s Freedom of Information Act procedures, among other issues VDOE’s letter didn’t address. “I appreciate the beginning steps that have been taken, but what has been done so far is insufficient,” says Jack Jouett Supervisor Sally Duncan. “We are in a crisis that requires an immediate, comprehensive response.”
“Given the seriousness of the situation ... meaningful state action is now necessary.” JENNA CONWAY, VIRGINIA SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
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DEVELOPMENT NEWS Patient Pantops UVA Health to open outpatient center on Pantops at former State Farm site BY SEAN TUBBS
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n 2025, the owners of a 55-acre parcel of land on State Farm Boulevard in Albemarle’s Pantops area paid $322,947 to the county in real property taxes. For years, the site was home to an insurance company claims center but has been largely vacant since even before the pandemic. Albemarle will no longer receive any revenue from the property after University of Virginia Health acquires the site and an existing 365,000-square-foot building for $37.7 million. The UVA Board of Visitors learned on October 29 that the site will be repurposed as a health care destination. “If you think about that on one floor, that’s eight acres of land occupied by the building,” said UVA President Scott Beardsley. “It’s going to be retrofitted to accommodate various outpatient services and some of UVA Health’s ambulatory services as well.” UVA’s Major Capital Plan includes $155 million for such a clinic, but that document does not identify a location. Beardsley said the 1,200 surface parking spaces are important when moving outpatient services from the main hospital, allowing for more inpatient hospital beds. “Easier to get in, easier to get out, more space,” Beardsley said. As a state institution, UVA is not subject to local law, but a decades-old agreement is worth a review.
In 1986, officials with Albemarle, Charlottesville, and UVA all signed a document called the Three Party Agreement, which states that UVA would “voluntarily comply with the land use plans and regulations” in territory identified on a map as Area C. UVA spokesperson Bethanie Glover confirmed the property is Area C. “The current zoning allows for medical office use, so it would not be a change in use,” Glover said in an email. As part of that agreement, UVA also agreed to create a separate real estate foundation to buy and develop land. In this case, the UVA Foundation played no direct role in the sale, but it should be noted that Samuel Miller District Supervisor Fred Missel is the entity’s Design and Development Director. A master plan for the Pantops space will be developed over the next six months. “This means determining which outpatient services will be located at the new facility, when they’ll move and in what order, and what needs to be renovated and also in what order, and how all of this will tie into an overall space planning process,” said Dr. Mitch Rosner, CEO of UVA Health. Glover said that a master plan for the site could potentially include a traffic study. One of the people Rosner thanked for helping make the purchase possible is Luis Carrazana, an associate architect at UVA
UVA Health acquired the 55-acre parcel—and an existing 365,000-square-foot building—on State Farm Boulevard for $37.7 million.
who is also the chair of the Albemarle Planning Commission. The announcement comes as Albemarle County is phasing out master plans for designated growth areas. Instead, planning staff will work on one activity center plan each year; Pantops is third in line. This summer, the Board of Supervisors agreed with a plan to focus on the Hollymead area for the first activity center plan due to the county’s investment in the Rivanna Fu-
tures project. Now that UVA Health will be a major player on Pantops, it will bring the entity into the conversation about that plan. “If the city and major property owners are interested in engaging over the longer term, it may work well to consider designating this activity center planning effort for the future and spend the intervening time laying the groundwork for the effort with project partners,” said county planner Ben Holt at a June 9 meeting.
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All the news you missed last week (in one sentence or less)
Uncomfortable suit The parents of a disabled child sue the Albemarle school board and school officials, alleging schools failed to act or report the incident when another student sexually assaulted their child at a district high school. Very fine people The Trump Administration informs Charlottesville’s electoral board that it’ll be sending four “federal election monitors”—in fairness, usually a pretty routine occurrence—to rotate through city polling places on Election Day, per a city spokesperson. Surgical excision A federal judge dismisses many of the charges in a civil lawsuit against former UVA Health CEO Craig Kent, whom plaintiffs allege pushed procedures that drove up profits at the expense of patients’ health. Smashing pumpkins Rather than letting them rot on your porch, drop off your used jack-o-lanterns and other assorted gourds for composting at McIntire Recycling Center, 611 McIntire Rd., November 4-9. SUPPLIED PHOTO
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fter a two-and-a-half-hour public hearing on October 27, the Albemarle Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors deny a rezoning request of nearly eight acres to allow up to 237 housing units on Carrsbrook Drive. “I think all of us are supportive of housing, but I really hear a strong discomfort with the amount of density that you proposed,” said Commission Vice Chair Karen Firehock. The plans for Gander North submitted by the United Land Corporation would see apartment buildings on either side of the two-lane road, which leads back to a suburban community with no outlet onto another major road. Staff had recommended approval. “Building heights are limited to 48 feet, which is less than what is typically permitted in the Planned Residential Zoning district, and 20-foot landscape buffers are proposed adjacent to existing residential lots,” said county planner Jared Tate. Civil Engineer Scott Collins represented the applicant before the Planning Commission and has overseen two community meetings. He said the project meets the spirit of the Comprehensive Plan and would provide up to 48 affordable units. “The property is currently zoned commercial,” Collins said. “However, due to deed restrictions, the property is limited to only residential uses.” The application itself depicted several potential layouts for the property, some of which were at lower residential densities. He said that is because the market is shifting. “I have a lot of clients that are apartment builders and for the first time in probably 15 years, apartment developers and owners are expecting a $100 to $200 decrease in rents next year,” Collins said. Many of the speakers were from the Carrsbrook neighborhood and the opposition organized into a coalition called Eight Neighborhoods that presented a united front. “As a 40-plus-year real estate broker, I have seen how neighborhoods like ours can continue to thrive by utilization of proper planning and zoning,” said Ray Caddell, a 24-year resident of Carrsbrook. “Families that invest in the single biggest financial and sociological move of most people’s lives should be able to expect no major zoning or use changes on lots that are part of their neighborhood.”
Carrsbrook resident Erin Hannegan argued the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update discourages intense residential density at this site. “[The comprehensive plan] is clear,” Hannegan said. “Higher density, such as proposed here, belongs in activity centers. This site is not in one. AC44 is intended to drive our decisions as a community towards walkable, connected, safe, environmentally conscious development that reflects the larger and longer viewpoints about how our community will grow.” Other arguments against the development included the generation of additional public school students, deterioration of water quality, as well as a sense that too many homes are being built. All but one of the nearly 30 public comments were against the development. Richard Fox of the Jack Jouett District encouraged the Planning Commission to recommend approval because the county needs housing. “When I think of increased density development, I think this is the first step to redefining that whole corridor,” Fox said. All of the six members of the Planning Commission who were present said they could not support the upper end of the density range. “I think the proposed density in this location is more than what makes me comfortable, not necessarily because of traffic,” said Commissioner Mary Katherine King, citing visual impact on the Carrsbrook neighborhood as one of those reasons. In an email on Monday, Collins said the developer is listening to the feedback before considering its next move. “We are meeting with County staff to discuss some of these potential modifications and the next steps for the project,” Collins said.
The Albemarle Planning Commission recommended denying a rezoning request that would allow up to 237 housing units at Gander North on Carrsbrook Drive, citing concerns about density. SUPPLIED PHOTO
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Give it up! Meet the volunteers, leaders, and behind-the-scenes changemakers powering Charlottesville’s nonprofits—and discover how C-VILLE Gives can help you support their work BY C-VILLE WRITERS Behind every nonprofit doing good work in our community are the people who make it happen. As we launch C-VILLE Gives, our new community-wide giving campaign, we’re shining a spotlight on some of those people—from longtime volunteers and dedicated leaders to the folks working behind the scenes. In the following pages, meet the neighbors making a difference, learn more about the organizations they serve, and discover how you can help. Visit c-ville.gives through December 15 to support the causes that matter to you.
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Finding a stage—and an audience—can be a challenge for local performers. Reggie Wattz and Devyn Wildy are working to change that, helping put Charlottesville’s musicians, dancers, and spoken-word artists in the spotlight at the Tom Tom Foundation’s annual festival. Introduced to the festival by their friend Martize “Tez” Tolbert, the two performers envisioned an R&B stage that would bring together Charlottesville talent from different backgrounds and generations. Today, they help select performers for the Downtown Mall Block Party, showcasing everyone from young dancers to spoken-word artists and musicians. “Our favorite part is seeing artists from different backgrounds and generations share the same stage,” says Wattz. “Everyone brings something unique, and the audience gets to experience that range of talent all in one place.” The Downtown Mall holds a special place in their hearts. “It’s amazing to see the space transform into a stage where people of all races and backgrounds come together to celebrate the performers and our community,” he says. As artists themselves, Wattz and Wildy understand the challenges facing local performers, particularly finding consistent opportunities to perform and reach new audi-
When Marilyn Smith retired to Charlottesville in 2011, she was looking for ways to get involved in her new community. A retired geologist, she joined StreamWatch to monitor aquatic insects. Her husband, David, followed a few years later, eventually joining her in the field after StreamWatch merged with the Rivanna Conservation Alliance in 2016. Today, the couple monitors six streams twice a year, collecting benthic macroinvertebrates—small aquatic creatures whose presence helps indicate water quality. Marilyn handles laboratory identification, while David also serves on RCA’s board and participates in river cleanups. Their work offers a firsthand look at the watershed’s changing conditions. At one monitoring site, beavers built dams that altered the stream. During a subsequent drought, sediment accumulated and water quality deteriorated. Recent rains brought a welcome discovery: dramatic improvement in the aquatic insects they collected. Both also participate in RCA’s watershed education programs, introducing middle schoolers to the wonders of local waterways. “Some have never been in a river and by the end, they want to do it again,” Marilyn says. “Helping them find joy in nature is our ultimate goal.”
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ences. Tom Tom, they say, helps bridge that gap by introducing the community to talent it might otherwise overlook. And they hope that support extends beyond the festival. “There are so many local musicians, dancers, poets, and emerging performers who deserve a wider audience,” says Wattz. “I’d love to see more people make an effort to support local artists throughout the year.” Ultimately, it’s that spirit of connection that keeps them coming back. “Keeping it going means continuing to create those opportunities and celebrate the people who make this community vibrant.” C-VILLE.COM
For David, volunteering together offers something equally valuable: time to disconnect. “I enjoy being able to turn the world off for a bit and just chat, do our field work, and learn about our surroundings,” he says. And their message to neighbors? Small actions matter. “Even the smallest changes can make a difference,” Marilyn says, “because we all live downstream.” SUPPLIED PHOTO (LEFT), TRISTAN WILLIAMS (RIGHT)
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Caite Hamilton Editor, C-VILLE Weekly Why does an independent, locally owned newspaper matter now more than ever? A good local newspaper tells you what’s happening at City Hall, but it also introduces you to your neighbors, celebrates the people making this place interesting, and asks uncomfortable but necessary questions. So much of what makes Charlottesville special—the artists, small businesses, big ideas, and remarkable people—might otherwise go unnoticed without us there to tell their stories. When so much of our information comes from national outlets and social media algorithms, there’s value in a publication devoted entirely to the place we call home. What’s something about putting out a free weekly newspaper that you wish more readers understood? That free doesn’t mean free to produce! We spend more than $26,000 a week keeping C-VILLE running, from reporting and edit-
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ReadyKids Inc. Through counseling, family support, and early learning opportunities, ReadyKids impacts thousands of kids, parents, and caregivers annually. “When you think about supporting kids and families, vehicle maintenance and mileage reimbursement might not be the first things that come to mind. But at ReadyKids, transportation is an essential part of making sure kids and families can access the care they need. “In just the first three months of this fiscal year, ReadyKids staff traveled nearly 10,500 miles to bring critical services directly to kids and families throughout our region. From Family Support Specialists visiting new mothers in their homes to Masters-level counselors meeting teens at their schools, our staff travel across Charlottesville and surrounding counties to provide counseling, family support, early learning opportunities, and community engagement. For families facing barriers like limited transportation, financial strain, or geographic isolation, meeting them where they are can make all the difference. “Everyday expenses … may not be the most exciting items on a nonprofit’s wishlist, [but] these operational costs are essential to keeping our services accessible. “Unrestricted gifts to ReadyKids support these essential, behind-the-scenes needs, giving us the flexibility to direct resources where they’re needed most and helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to be learning, healthy, and safe.”—Hannah Kroetz, donor and communications specialist
Founder and Executive Director, Service Dogs of VA What inspired you to found Service Dogs of Virginia? Was there a particular experience or moment when you realized this organization needed to exist? I lost my job, my marriage, and my home is one fell swoop. About a month later, I was kicked in the head by a horse. It easily could have killed me, but instead shattered the left side of my face. I realized (our tag line) that life can change in an instant. I had a background in working with animals—I had worked for a veterinarian and I worked at the National Zoo, so I always loved working with animals. I had read an article about Service Dogs and decided that I wanted to do that. I did some initial training in California, and then used the buyout I received in my divorce to start Service Dogs of Virginia. I didn’t take a salary for the next six years, but grew the organization instead. What does it take to turn a puppy into a working service dog, and what’s something about that process that might surprise people? We start them at eight weeks, and they learn lots, but they lack maturity and the ability to do things in different locations. Impulse control is one of the hardest things to teach, TRISTAN WILLIAMS (TOP), SUPPLIED PHOTO (BOTTOM)
along with walking nicely on a leash. The dogs know so many cues, but they are knuckleheads for a long time. What do you train dogs to help with? We train dogs in five programs, and one is medical alert. Medical alert dogs can alert to three different odors: low blood sugar (diabetes), low cortisol (Addison’s disease), and Mast Cell Activation—essentially anaphylaxis brought on by all sorts of things that normal people are not affected by. Because we can’t smell any of these things we didn’t realize dogs did. They can smell them and always have been able to. We don’t teach them to detect the smell; we teach them to tell us when they smell it. Can you share a story about a person whose life has been transformed by a service dog your organization trained? Lots, but I will choose one of my favorites. A young woman on the autism spectrum was trying hard to be independent: “Before I got my service dog, I stayed home all day and used a lot of support services. I was too anxious to speak or make friends. After I got my service dog, I got a job, started and graduated from college, got engaged, and am planning a wed-
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You came to Monticello after a career as a historian and educator. What has surprised you most about leading an institution devoted to Jefferson? Thomas Jefferson had such a broad impact on the shape of the early United States— everything from the visionary ideals of the Declaration of Independence, to the ways the country would (and wouldn’t) escape the tentacular institution of chattel slavery, to the very shape of the continent. There are few aspects of the founding era that can be discussed without serious engagement with Jefferson, and there are few aspects of our current public life that can be discussed without serious engagement with the founding. Monticello tells a story that includes both the ideals of American democracy and the realities of slavery. How do you approach presenting those histories together, especially at a time when the way we teach American history is so contested? As [Jefferson] wrote of the nascent University of Virginia in 1820, “here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead.” That means extolling Jefferson as one of the foremost philosophers of liberty on the western side of the Atlantic. It means acknowledging that he enslaved some 620 people over the course of his life, and understanding their stories. And it requires coming to terms with
the fact that Jefferson, throughout his life, detested slavery as a gross moral abomination. To wrestle with Jefferson’s contradictions is to wrestle with those of the nation he helped to build and, indeed, with our own. Monticello is one of Charlottesville’s most recognizable landmarks, but how do you see its role in the lives of people who actually live here? Our local community is vital to Monticello’s thriving, and vice versa. We want to be a place that people in Cville and Albemarle county come back to again and
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Dedicated to bringing world-class chamber music to Charlottesville and its surrounding communities. “We would love to have someone who is/ has been a successful marketing and public relations professional who would be willing to donate their time, creative writing skills, and expertise to the organization. Even though we’ve been around for 27 years, I feel that the Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival is one of the better-kept secrets in Charlottesville, and we’d love to be able to work with someone who knows how to tell a nonprofit’s story in a way that connects with various types of people. The musicians and performances are really quite extraordinary, and we’d love to have more folks experience the power of live chamber music.”—Natalie Hokanson, executive director EZE AMOS (TOP), SUPPLIED PHOTO (BOTTOM)
Executive Director, Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA People tend to think of the CASPCA as a place to adopt a dog or cat, but its work goes well beyond adoptions. What’s something about the organization’s role in our community that might surprise people? Workforce development. Our team includes highly skilled animal welfare professionals who are not only caring for animals today, but also helping prepare the next generation of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and animal care professionals. What’s the biggest challenge facing animal welfare organizations right now? Pet overpopulation, particularly among large dogs, coupled with increasingly limited access to affordable spay and neuter services.
again—not just to bring visiting family on tours around holidays, but also to experience a broad and growing variety of programs, from conversations about the most important new books in American history, to artifact talks, to wine tastings. And of course the community values the Saunders Monticello Trail, which we’re hoping to expand. We’ve had great local uptake for our new membership program, which makes me hopeful that Charlottesville values Monticello as much as Monticello values Charlottesville. What’s something about Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, or the people who lived and labored there that you wish more Americans knew? Our Getting Word African American History Department has done incredible work for more than thirty years to recover the family connections and contributions of Monticello’s enslaved community. Their stories are complex, endlessly varied, and filled with both ordinary and extraordinary heroism. I wish more Americans knew the names Ursula Granger, Wormley Hughes, and Robert Hemmings—all founders in their own right. If you could change one thing about how visitors experience Monticello—or what they take away from a visit—what would it be? The takeaway piece is so important. We want the Monticello spirit to go home with visitors and spread through their families and communities. So we’re working on more ways to do that, including publications like our Declaration Book Club, and group experiences like our Feast of Reason conversation card deck.
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Light House Studio Equips young people with the skills and confidence to tell their stories and build community through collaborative filmmaking. “$25: One bag of popcorn kernels for Vinegar Hill Theatre’s concessions. We give out complimentary bags of popcorn to students when we screen their films, and when schools and nonprofits visit the theatre. Each year, we go through about 16 bags of kernels, which makes 3,200 individual bags of popcorn! $60: Mileage for one round-trip visit to a community partner outside of Charlottesville. One of our current community partners is the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind, located in Staunton. While many workshops take place in our studios, we also meet our partners at their location if that is best for them. One trip to Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind costs $59, and we usually visit the school eight times for one complete workshop, bringing the total cost for travel to $472. $300: Licensing fee to screen a film at Vinegar Hill Theatre. People might not realize that this cost is part of our considerations for when to screen films, and what to screen. We need to be able to earn back from ticket sales enough to cover the licensing fee. $600: One Teaching Artist’s fee for one Community Partnership Workshop. Our community partnership workshops typically include a total of 20 hours of instruction. We always maintain a 5:1 (or less) student-toteacher ratio, and most workshops include more than one [paid] Teaching Artist.”—Lindsey Hepler, engagement director
Can you share a story about an animal whose life has been meaningfully changed by the CASPCA’s work? Two animals immediately come to mind: Rhett, a cat, and Navani, a puppy. Both arrived at CASPCA after suffering gunshot wounds to the head. Today, both Rhett and Navani have healed and are thriving in their homes with families who love them. What do you wish more people understood about why animals end up in shelters? Animals often enter shelters because their families are facing challenges, not because they stopped loving them. Financial hardship, housing instability, veterinary expenses, and unexpected life circumstances can all make keeping a beloved pet incredibly difficult. A shelter should be a safety net, not necessarily the first stop when a family faces a challenge. If you could wave a magic wand and give the CASPCA one thing it needs most right now, what would it be? I would give CASPCA an expanded, purposebuilt spay and neuter surgical clinic. Right C-VILLE.COM
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William A. James, Sr. has done it again.
HIS NEWEST BOOK IS...
In, A MURDER ON FIFTH AND DICE AND THE RUIN OF FIFEVILLE,
IN THE STREETS OF VINEGAR HILL, James reveals how fear and misunderstandings caused The Charlottesville City Council to condemn and Demolish a 20 Acre Tract (30 Black businesses and 600 residents) from the Downtown area from 1958-1964.
James shows how drugdealing and gang violence led to the condemnation, demolition, and gentrification of Fifeville. It is a Sequel to his IN THE STREETS OF VINEGAR HILL, 2007. (He is writing a play based upon this latest Book)
Local Author William A. James, Sr.
In, HARD TIMES AND SURVIVAL: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN AFRICANAMERICAN SON,
Call or Write, William A. James, Sr. 434-985-8987 PO Box 6991, Charlottesville, VA 22906 Wjpublications@aol.com
James relates His Story and the Reader learns what He means when He Says: “Do not GiveIn to Adversity, but overcome it by Steady and Constant Perserverance.”
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Coming full circle Kelli Palmer has spent years helping the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation direct resources where they’re needed most. The foundation connects donors with causes across the region, manages charitable funds, and awards grants to nonprofits addressing local needs. Her involvement began on the Grants Committee, reviewing applications and recommending funding for organizations across the region.
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Ravi Cooper President and CEO, United Way of Greater Charlottesville What does United Way of Greater Charlottesville actually do, and what might surprise people about its role in our community? We have evolved beyond the traditional United Way model of raising money and passing it along to other nonprofits. Today, we are a direct-service provider and a community partner, working to address underlying challenges that prevent local families from thriving. We connect parents with affordable, highquality early childhood education and create pathways for parents to grow their careers and build generational wealth. We bring together employers, educators, public agencies, and nonprofits to tackle problems that no single organization can solve alone. From your vantage point, what’s the biggest challenge facing families in the Charlottesville area right now—and what are we not talking about enough? Our community has a growing disconnect between cost of living and what working families can realistically afford. There are more than 10,000 families in our region who work fulltime and contribute meaningfully to our culture, economy, and local identity—yet struggle to afford housing, childcare, transportation, and other basic necessities. Many of these families are facing a benefits cliff, where earning more money can actually cause them to be disqualified from public assistance and other social services, often leaving them worse off than before they changed careers or earned a promotion. At United Way, we are focused on changing that equation. Through financial coaching, matches to emergency savings, affordable car loans and vehicle repairs, debtreduction support, and no-strings-attached stipends for professional development, we want to help families move from simply getting by to building long-term financial security. EZE AMOS (TOP), SUPPLIED PHOTO (BOTTOM)
Can you share a story about a person or family whose life has been meaningfully changed by United Way’s work? Anjana is a graduate of our Early Learning Career Launch (ELCL) program, which we offer in partnership with UVA Pipelines & Pathways and Piedmont Virginia Community College. Anjana and her husband moved here from India several years ago, but despite being highly qualified professionally, her initial visa left her unable to work. Over that time, she welcomed two sons who are now 4 and 6 years old. Once she became a citizen, she immediately applied to ELCL, because she had become interested in early learning since becoming a mom. Now, having received the required training, certifications, and licensing through ELCL, she is working as a teacher at a local early learning provider and says it is a “dream come true” to be able to help support her family. She is a perfect example of how United Way programs help families not only stabilize by supporting urgent needs, but also enable them to dream
“What drew me in was the breadth of CACF’s reach, the sheer geographic span and the range of organizations and efforts it supported,” she says. “There was no other table in town quite like it.” After serving as a founding member of the Futures Fund and spending nearly a decade on CACF’s board, Palmer stepped away to focus on other philanthropic work. But the foundation’s growing role in community problem-solving, particularly around affordable housing, drew her back. Today, she chairs the Strategic Growth Committee, working to expand CACF’s resources and reach. One experience that has stayed with her is a visit to Yogaville in Buckingham County, where volunteers were seeking
an emergency response vehicle for an underserved area. “Meeting the people who had simply decided to show up for their neighbors, without resources or infrastructure, and seeing the gap they were working to fill, that stayed with me,” she says. She’s also watched small organizations like Cville Community Bikes grow from shoestring operations into efforts with lasting community impact. For Palmer, those experiences demonstrate what thoughtful philanthropy can accomplish. “Contributions to CACF go directly toward pressing needs in this community,” she says. “Giving to CACF makes a difference. Full stop.”
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If you had an unlimited budget for one year, what’s the first problem you’d tackle in greater Charlottesville, and why? The shortage of affordable, high-quality early childhood care and education. Our region faces a gap of approximately 3,300 early learning slots for children from birth through age 5. This is not just a childcare problem; it’s an economic development problem, a workforce problem, and a family financial stability problem. When parents can’t find care, they turn down jobs, reduce their hours, delay education, or step away from their careers altogether. Children lose access to the consistent, nurturing environments that help prepare them for success in school and life. With an unlimited budget, I’d work with public and private partners to close that gap by investing in early childhood entrepreneurs, supporting the educators who make our early learning environments possible, and making care more affordable for working families. We’re already taking steps in this direction as we prepare to open the LaCross Early Learning Center at Kindlewood in partnership with the UVA School of Education and Human Development and Piedmont Housing Alliance, which will serve more than 100 local children starting early 2027.
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Live Arts Forging theater and community. “A $100 gift to Live Arts helps provide parking support and rehearsal and build meals for volunteers. It is a tangible investment in the people whose time, labor, and artistry make community theater possible.”— Adrienne Oliver, executive artistic director
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Wildlife Center of Virginia A hospital for native wild animals, teaching the world to care about and to care for wildlife and the environment. “What does it take to care for more than 4,500 wild animals each year? Our veterinary team relies on specialized surgical instruments, nebulizers, and a wide range of medical supplies to treat injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife. But even everyday items can have unexpected uses. Colorful duct tape is used to make protective wing bumpers for injured birds and to help staff locate turtles in outdoor enclosures as they prepare for release. Plastic file folders become tail guards that protect the delicate feathers of eagles and owls, while a common household plunger can be used to safely restrain a snapping turtle. Feeding our patients requires just as much variety. Our pantries are stocked with mealworms, fish, acorns, and specialized milkreplacement formulas tailored to the needs of different orphaned mammal species. Behind every patient’s care are countless supplies, a great deal of ingenuity, and the generosity of people who make our work possible. Donations to the Wildlife Center help ensure that our team has what it needs to care for each animal who comes through our doors.”— Amanda Nicholson, senior vice president November 4 – 10, 2026
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Construction organization that designs and builds spaces that help people thrive and pursue opportunity. “Whether we’re working locally in Charlottesville or internationally in countries like Haiti and Guatemala, each dollar is put to work building safe, beautiful spaces that help communities thrive. $60: Cost of up to six bags of cement mix to build schools in Guatemala. Concrete is king on a Guatemalan build site, with concrete and rebar forming the foundation and walls of all our projects there. $120: Lunch on a build day for volunteers who generously give their time and expertise to local projects. Through our network of skilled volunteers, who have backgrounds in the construction and design industries, a lot of work is done across our local and international projects for free or a fraction of market rate. $300: Solar-powered street lights for Haitian villages with no electricity. Imagine a pitch-black Charlottesville after sundown. It might be fun for a night or two, but permanently? That’s the reality in the coastal village of Destra, Haiti. BGF recently installed solar-powered street lights throughout the village to create a safer, more connected community.”—Lauren Gallander, communications manager
Executive Director, Cultivate Charlottesville What first drew you to the work of food justice, and how did you come to lead Cultivate Charlottesville? My family moved to Charlottesville when I was in high school, but I didn’t learn about the history of our food system—which is deeply rooted in injustices such as the razing of Vinegar Hill—until I was living here as an adult. I believe that food is a human right. We live in an area with an absolute plethora of resources, and too many of our neighbors—including children—don’t have what they need to consistently eat fresh, healthy, culturally appropriate food. As a town, we have the power to change that. For someone who isn’t familiar with the term, what does “food justice” actually mean—and what does it look like in practice here in Charlottesville? Food justice is rooted in equity, and focuses on changing the antiquated, ineffective way our food system operates so that all residents have the food they need to survive. The only way to change the current model is to work as a united front of community members, nonprofits, the city and the county, UVA, and private companies to change the actual system of food in our area. One example of that could mean requiring developers to fund markets where they want to build. Cultivate works with young people to grow food and understand where it comes from. What’s something you’ve
seen a student learn or experience that has stayed with you? I was volunteering for Harvest of the Month (an initiative we’ve been leading for 12 years to bring a fresh, local fruit or vegetable snack into classrooms across the city each month) and we were passing out multi-colored carrots. When I arrived at the classroom at Jackson-Via Elementary the students were absolutely buzzing. Their teacher had told them that multi-colored carrots were “party carrots” that danced in your mouth, and the students were ready to turn it up! We had the best time eating carrots that day. Charlottesville has food banks, pantries, and other organizations addressing hunger. What gap does Cultivate fill, and what do you wish more people understood about the root causes of food insecurity? We need transportation routes to markets that allow folks to get what they need (including from a food pantry) and get home without frozen food thawing. Charlottesville lost two groceries in the last two years that provided walkable access for multiple neighborhoods, and it’s going through a lengthy process to try and bring one back to the Fifeville neighborhood. The cost of food continues to rise at a staggering rate that is not matched by local salaries. Across the nation, advocates are pushing for universal free meals, which would allow all students to receive breakfast and lunch at school each day. These are a few of the intersecting areas of food justice that need to be
addressed for people to have the food they need to truly thrive. If you could change one thing about Charlottesville’s food system tomorrow, what would it be—and what would it take to make that happen? One of [our] key goals … is a city-wide Food Equity Fund. It would be HUGE to have a pot of money at the local level dedicated to supporting food sustainability. The city adopted the most recent Comprehensive Plan in 2021 and reaffirmed it in 2023; for the first time, there is a chapter dedicated to climate and food security. Along with that plan, several nonprofits are advocating for land urban agriculture in our parks. Having protected land to grow on will massively improve our ability to produce local food by and for neighbors. Nonprofits need support year after year to have the security to work on advancing our work over time. The City initially funded FJN’s work for a three-year period, and we would love to see that happen again.
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After more than 20 years running a bookstore, Chris Oakley wasn’t ready to stop working with books. Just two weeks after closing her York Place shop, she began volunteering with the Friends of Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. Her connection to libraries goes back even further. “As a child, my mother regularly took us to the local library everywhere we lived,” she says. “So maybe there is some payback in volunteering for the Friends.” These days, Oakley spends several hours most mornings sorting donated books and researching special finds for the science fiction and fantasy section. Her husband, Jim Beall, a retired nuclear engineer, volunteers about once a week. They work in different rooms but share the excitement of discovering something extraordinary. 28
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And extraordinary things turn up. Oakley has uncovered valuable first editions, early City Lights publications, and signed books by Pearl Buck and Rachel Carson. One particularly memorable find included a signed Carson book with a signed letter tucked inside. “You never can tell what the next box or bin will bring,” she says. But the real reward extends beyond rare books. Oakley loves hearing children laughing and singing during library programs supported by the Friends, and seeing eager shoppers arrive for book sales. “People are so happy to find a new book or one that they have loved and lost,” she says. After more than a decade of volunteering, it’s the books, the people, and the mission that keep her coming back. “Reading is so fundamental to lifelong learning,” she says. C-VILLE.COM
Providing unlimited voice, instrument, and dance lessons, practice space, mentorship, access to instruments and equipment, performance opportunities, summer camps, and recording studio time to sixth through 12th grade students. “Music programs burn through things people never think about, like guitar strings, drumsticks, cables, and headphones. It’s a fun, concrete way for readers to help. Drumsticks: $10 each (2 to 3 per week) Guitar picks: $0.34 each (10 per week) Cables: $20 each (3 to 4 per month) Tuners: $14 each (2 per month) Guitar Strings: $12 per pack (8 per month) Bass Strings: $25 per pack (6 per year) Headphones: $100 each (3 to 5 per year)”— Alice Fox, executive director EZE AMOS (TOP), TRISTAN WILLIAMS (BOTTOM)
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Maryann Long Founding board president, Cville Village How does Cville Village help older adults remain independent and connected to their community? Our village isn’t a collection of houses; it’s people! Cville Village is a local, grassroots nonprofit that mobilizes volunteers to help older residents age where they live now and remain active and independent. It’s one of about 300 similar organizations across the country with the mission to help older adults thrive in their homes and communities. Our volunteers set their own schedules, looking regularly to see which members need a hand this week. Our village brings people together for face-to-face human contact. We hold social events several times a month, including lunches, outings to shows, educational programs, walks, and coffees, all geared to get older folks out of their homes, meet others, and connect.
support group and they encourage us to connect through social events.” What do you wish more people understood about aging in place—and what it takes to make that possible? It’s often the little things that make aging in place so difficult and drive people into nursing homes. Sometimes a fall brings a temporary loss of mobility. Often it’s chronic health issues, or vision problems, or hearing loss. Many folks find they are fine in their home until they have to stop driving, or until a partner can no longer help. Then all the little chores we always took for granted begin to look like major problems.
Age and declining health means more medical visits, more places you have to get to at very inflexible times, scattered all over the area. Transportation becomes a critical problem. Public transportation doesn’t work well for older people with low vision, balance issues, or walkers. As older people become frail and homebound, they become increasingly isolated. It becomes harder to see other people, friends fall away, social networks fray and unravel. Making new friends becomes more difficult, meeting new people is more challenging. Many older people become withdrawn and isolated. And isolation takes its own toll on health, making everything worse. Volunteers join [us] because they see the need and want to support Cville Village to sustain it into the future when they will need the assistance and community we provide. And I don’t want to leave out the best thing about being part of a village: You meet the nicest people, who have had fascinating lives. If you could wave a magic wand and give Cville Village one thing it needs most right now, what would it be? It would be magical to have 20 new volunteers who could each drive someone twice a week! That would allow Cville Village to serve more folks who need to see their doctors and go shopping for groceries, and relieve our board members who are also active volunteers. The need is enormous, but we can grow only as fast as we can find volunteers. As soon as a volunteer gets vetted and starts helping our members, they discover how rewarding it is to help others and get to know a whole community of new friends. This makes two things, but we want our town to know that we’re also recruiting volunteers with administrative skills to help run the village, and we are looking for new board members to grow our leadership bench.
Can you share a story about a member whose life has been meaningfully changed by Cville Village? There are as many stories as we have members, and almost all tug at your heartstrings. One texted about having felt without friends, then added he’d realized that wasn’t true, and named off half a dozen of our volunteers. Another member wrote recently: “I consider CV a lifeline. When I gave up my driver’s license because of worsening vision issues I was overwhelmed thinking about how I was going to be able to stay independent while losing my vision. Cville Village has helped me tremendously to deal with that. Plus, they’ve started an active low-vision
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A legacy of love When Keena Thomas and her family began volunteering at Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue in 2013, they had a simple goal: Give their horse-crazy 9-year-old daughter a chance to spend time around horses— without actually owning one. Thirteen years later, the family has horses of its own, and Thomas is still volunteering. “We quickly realized that Hope’s is a very special organization,” she says. Thomas has watched the equine rescue grow from a wandering operation into a permanent home at Castle Rock Farm in Afton, purchased in 2017. Since then, the organization has added fencing, barns, staff, and community outreach programs. Along the way, Thomas fell in love with Amber, an underweight, lice-covered horse surrendered in 2015. Despite her condition,
Amber quickly earned the nickname “Little Miss Thing.” “Amber was special and she knew it,” Thomas recalls. “She was a princess.” The family adopted Amber as a surprise Christmas gift for their daughter. She competed in local horse shows, went on trail rides, and even marched in the Dogwood Parade. Amber died in 2020. Thomas also remembers the 2015 Peaceable Farm seizure, when Hope’s Legacy took in 29 equines, including several whose survival was uncertain. Among them was Donkey, now the rescue’s vocal mascot. Today, more than 130 volunteers help feed the animals twice daily, regardless of weather. The work can be physically and emotionally demanding, but Thomas says the relationships make it worthwhile.
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“We shed tears together and as well as celebrate the recoveries, successes, and adoptions,” she says. And the need never ends. “We will adopt out a horse to its new home and there will be another waiting to take its place at the farm.” C-VILLE.COM
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Growing solutions From birdhouses to weather stations, one volunteer puts his problem-solving skills to work at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont When Rusty Burwell and his wife, Bobie, heard about the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, they drove over to take a look. Both avid gardeners, they signed up for updates, and when Rusty spotted an opportunity to volunteer, he jumped in. His first assignment? Rehabilitating 30 birdhouses scattered throughout the garden. Their screwed-on fronts made cleaning difficult, so Burwell designed replacements that could be opened easily for annual maintenance. Since then, he’s installed shelving, built mason bee houses, mounted signs, and helped construct benches and picnic tables. One particularly satisfying project involved designing and building an 8-foot-tall wooden tower to give the garden’s solar-powered weather station more sunlight. But not every assignment involves carpentry. When a snapping turtle laid eggs beside a garden trail, Burwell rushed to buy wire and construct a protective cage around the nest. Beyond the occasional unusual assignment, Burwell enjoys joining fellow volunteers to spread mulch, remove invasive plants, and tackle garden cleanup. “The staff and volunteers are a wonderful, supportive and caring group and it’s a gift to be able to spend time with them,” he says. He believes Charlottesville benefits from having a public garden, both as a place to learn and somewhere to enjoy the outdoors. And for anyone considering volunteering, Burwell says experience isn’t required. “If you don’t have those skills, but would like to learn more or just get out and enjoy a little work with some great people, come join us.” November 4 – 10, 2026
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President and CEO, Hospice of the Piedmont Many people associate hospice with the very end of life, but your work goes well beyond that. What do you wish more people understood about hospice care and when it might be appropriate? Hospice is not about giving up; it is about choosing how to live when time may be limited. A conversation with hospice does not create an obligation—it creates options. At Hospice of the Piedmont, we often see that patients and families benefit most when hospice is involved earlier. As the region’s only nonprofit hospice, our focus is not just on medical care, but on caring for the whole person and supporting the entire family. Hospice provides specialized medical care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, delivered by an interdisciplinary team which includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides and volunteers, and specially trained end-of-life doulas who provide expert symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, caregiver education, and practical guidance. Hospice of the Piedmont supports patients and their families, and care can be provided wherever someone calls home. What’s the biggest misconception about hospice care, and how do you help patients and families see it differently? The biggest misconception is that hospice means hope is gone. In reality, hope changes: from hoping for a cure to hoping for comfort, meaningful time, reconciliation, or a peaceful day at home. We help families see hospice differently by listening first, explaining what care actually looks like, and returning control to the patient. People can choose the support they
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Lessons in learning Marilyn Bennett knew about Oakland School long before she became a volunteer. More than 40 years ago, a relative’s son attended Oakland; later, a friend enrolled her son in its summer camp program to help with reading difficulties. The progress both children made stuck with Bennett (who asked to be identified with a pseudonym for this piece). During her 30 years teaching in public schools, Bennett witnessed the struggles of SUPPLIED PHOTO
want, remain involved in every decision, and leave hospice if their goals or condition change. Can you share a story about a patient or family whose experience illustrates the impact Hospice of the Piedmont can have? We cared for a young girl whose family had come to UVA for specialized treatment. As her condition declined, her parents had one clear wish: They did not want her final moments to involve a 911 call and an emergency transport to the hospital. Working closely with the family and their medical team, Hospice of the Piedmont provided support that allowed her to remain in a peaceful setting surrounded by loved ones. When she died, our team was there to provide comfort, guide the family through the process, and pronounce her death, eliminating the need for emergency responders during an already heartbreaking time.
tors coming to our home and sitting with my brother in our living room—listening to what was important to him and how he is now comfortable—meant everything to me.” “My dad didn’t have to go back to the emergency room, he could stay home and your team came to us to help.” “You made sure we always had what we needed.” “You cared for us like we were your family.”
Caring for people at the end of their lives is deeply meaningful work, but it can also be emotionally demanding. What have you learned from the patients, families, and staff you’e encountered? People are extraordinarily clear about what matters when time becomes precious. I think the letters we receive every day from our families tell it best. “When the nurse arrived, we felt such relief and comfort.” “Your doc-
If you could wave a magic wand and give Hospice of the Piedmont one thing it needs most right now, what would it be— and how would it change the care you’re able to provide? I would give us sustainable resources to reach every person who could benefit from our care—earlier, equitably, and wherever they live. That means investing in exceptional staff, community education, grief support, palliative care, residential care, and services that are not always fully reimbursed. In the past three months alone, donor support has provided more than $80,000 in care for uninsured and underinsured patients in the City of Charlottesville. For many, the alternative would be delayed care or repeated visits to the emergency room. With stronger philanthropic support, more families would understand their choices sooner, fewer people would spend their final months in crisis and more could experience care aligned with their values.
children learning to read. The problem, she says, often wasn’t the teachers, but the resources available to them. “Large classes, limited classroom assistance, and the specialized instruction some children need can make learning to read an uphill battle.” Then, during the COVID pandemic, Bennett watched her own nephew struggle to develop reading skills. As he approached third grade, his family decided to enroll him at Oakland. “I was grateful when his parents decided that Oakland School was the right place for him to receive the specialized instruction he needed,” she says. Having volunteered in her nephew’s previous classrooms, Bennett was eager to do the
same at Oakland. She began volunteering and substitute teaching, experiencing what she calls the school’s “magic” firsthand. “Watching children who had begun to believe they couldn’t learn discover that they could succeed, gain confidence, and blossom,” she says. Her nephew has since moved on to another school, but Bennett has stayed. “I wish every child who struggles to learn to read could have the opportunity to experience what Oakland offers—not just the skills to become a reader, but also the confidence that comes from discovering that they can learn.” And she dreams of doing even more. “My husband and I often say that when we win the lottery, we will help Oakland reach even more children.” C-VILLE.COM
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TIME FLIES Charlottesville-bred pop-rock band Parachute celebrates the 15th anniversary of its sophomore album, The Way It Was, with two nights in the scene where it all started. Formed in 2006 by a group of local childhood friends, the band rose to national prominence with earnest songwriting and enduring melodies, infusing its catchy tracks with dynamic emotion. Caroline Spence performs in support. $38.55, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com SUPPLIED PHOTO
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POSTPONED Suzanne Vega: Flying With Angels. A career-spanning show from her latest album. $50, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com
August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned provides insights into the life of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright in an intimate and incisive staging. Co-conceived by Wilson and Todd Kreidler, the autobiographical one-man show examines Wilson’s life as a Black artist in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, sharing stories about his work and experiences with racism. Performed by actor, playwright, and director David Vaughn Straughn, the minimalist show reveals Wilson’s moral code, convictions, and demand for respect. $15, 7:30pm. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. jeffschoolheritagecenter.org
The Inclinators. Rock, neo-soul, and Americana tunes. Free, 5:30pm. King Family Vineyard, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet. kingfamilyvineyards.com The Wavelength. Vintage rock, blues, and original tunes for your mid-week music boost. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com
dance Square Dancing Lessons. Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club offers lessons for couples or singles, no experience necessary. Friendly atmosphere and casual dress. Prices vary, 7pm. Woodbrook Elementary School, 100 Woodbrook Dr. thevirginiareelers.com
stage Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? Eric Bentley’s engaging documentary drama revisits the entertainment professionals called before the House Un‑American Activities Committee at the height of 1950s McCarthy‑era investigations. $16–18, 8pm. Ruth Caplin Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu Come From Away. A poignant story set in Gander, Newfoundland, where 38 planes were diverted one fateful Tuesday morning in September 2001. $20–30, 7:30pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org Holly’s Open Mic Night. Mic check to all musicians, poets, and everyone in between. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E Market St. Witch. The Devil comes to the quiet village of Edmonton with a bargain to strike. Free, 7:30pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com
words The Women’s Initiative Presents: Challenge Into Change Community Celebration. An evening of storytelling honoring resilience and healing through the voices of our community. Registration required. Free, 6pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas. A new live experience that brings some of the most beloved emo songs of your youth to the theater stage with a full orchestra arrangement. $40, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com Erin O’Connor. Singer-songwriter stylings supporting your favorite local charity. Free, 7pm. Maya Restaurant, 633 W Main St. maya-restaurant.com Rebecca Porter & the Rhinestone Roses. Porter writes unflinchingly personal songs that challenge the boundaries of genre and amplify voices often left out of the country canon. With Edy Blu. $15–20, 6pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com Red Not Chili Peppers. This RHCP tribute has been touring the nation for more than 15 years. $25, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com
dance Argentine Tango Lessons. Community-run classes with a relaxed atmosphere and a welcoming vibe. $15, 8pm. McGuffey Art Center, 201 Second St NW. charlottesvilletango.com Country Line Dancing. Kickin’ Country Line Dancing brings live lessons and boot-stompin’ fun to the hills. Free, 6:30pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. hardwarehills.com
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Navigating Opportunities: Open Calls & Approaching Galleries. Gain insight into how galleries review submissions and how to approach institutions professionally and thoughtfully in this professional practices for artists session. $50–65, 5:30pm. Second Street Gallery, 115 Second St. SE. secondstreetgallery.org
Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? See listing for Wednesday, November 4. $16–18, 8pm. Ruth Caplin Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu
Watercolor Card Making Workshop. Featuring demos, practice, and design exploration. No experience necessary, all materials included. $33, 6pm. Blue Ridge Brushes Studio, 1110 E. Market St. #13h. blueridgebrushes.com
Come From Away. See listing for Wednesday, November 4. $20–30, 7:30pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org
etc. Dürty Karaoke. Belt out your favorites. Free, 8:30pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com Rapture Karaoke. Presented by Thunder Music. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com
Thursday 11/5 music Berto and Vincent. Wild flamenco rumba and Latin guitar. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com
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Comedy Uncorked. A hilarious night featuring a lineup of talented comedians, hosted by Antoine Scott. $35, 7pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. David Catlin’s haunting stage adaptation of the novel that defined Gothic Horror. $40–75, 7:30pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com
etc. Vision’s Thursday Night Trivia. Test your knowledge with themed trivia from tellAplay Entertainment. Free, 7pm. Vision BBQ & Catering, 247 Ridge McIntire Rd. visionbbqcville.com
Friday 11/6 music Bob Bennetta Trio. Live jazz. Free, 6:30pm. Afghan Kabob House, 200 Market St. afghankabob-house.com
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Cake Fight. Modern pop and classic rock. Free, 6pm. Gordonsville Ice House, 212 N. Main St., Gordonsville. gordonsvilleicehouse.com Chickenhead Blues Band. Charlottesville’s premier boogie-woogie, beat, rhythm and blues dance band. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. Dan Tyminski Band. Tyminski’s live shows have become bluegrass fan favorites, and are regularly on the must-see lists among music fans of any genre. $48–60, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com Don’t Look Up. Americana music that’s deeply rooted in the blues. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshouse winery.com Little Hopes. Singer-songwriters Sydney Rhame and Brock Shanks bring a full band for Americana out of Atlanta, Georgia. $20–25, 8pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.com Michigander. Born out of restless feet and the need to say something. With Wildermiss. $26, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com Street Survivors: A Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience. A night of classic Southern rock with the music, energy, and spirit of the legendary Ronnie Van Zant era of Lynyrd Skynyrd. $15–20, 7pm. Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpk., Crozet. prnbrewery.com The Inclinators. High-energy quartet delivering a danceable, soulful sound that blends a timeless spirit of the past with a modern twist echoing the warmth of vinyl. Free, 6pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com Virginia Belles Fall Concert: Ocean’s BelleEven. UVA’s most established all-female identifying a capella group performs a collection of beautiful songs, and a heist you’ll never forget. $9–15, 7pm. UVA Chemistry Auditorium, McCormick Rd. thevirginiabelles.com
stage Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? See listing for Wednesday, November 4. $16–18, 8pm. Ruth Caplin Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned. David Vaughn Straughn performs a one-man show chronicling the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, a Black artist and one of the most celebrated voices of the 20th century. $15, 7:30pm. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. Come From Away. See listing for Wednesday, November 4. $20–30, 7:30pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org
Witch. See listing for Wednesday, November 4. $40–75, 7:30pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespeare center.com
words Friday Night Writes. An open mic for emerging musicians and writers to share their unpublished works. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. newdominion bookshop.com
classes Slow Stitch Sanctuary. A welcoming, open stitch circle for slow stitchers and hand-sewers of all types and levels. Free, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com
etc. First Friday Community Night. Featuring a meetthe-filmmakers conversation with Jolinna Yuan Li and Reese E. Robers, DIY zine-making with Emma Terry, and an informal wine tasting with Knight’s Gambit Vineyard. Free, 5pm. Second Street Gallery, 115 Second St. SE. secondstreetgallery.org Outdoor Movie Night: Kelly’s Heroes. An evening under the stars with a screening of the classic film. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for a relaxed night among the vines. Free, 5:30pm. Horton Vineyards, 6399 Spotswood Trail., Gordonsville. hortonwine.com Paramount On Screen: Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The names Audrey Hepburn and Holly Golightly have become synonymous since this dazzling romantic comedy was translated to the screen from Truman Capote’s best-selling novella. $9–11, 1pm and 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Saturday 11/7 music Albemarle Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert. Celebrating the season with Brahms’ radiant Symphony No. 2 and Rossini’s sparkling La Gazza Ladra overture. Featuring local artist Ethan Wagner performing the deeply moving Elgar Cello Concerto. Free, 3:30pm. Grisham Hall, St. Anne’s-Belfield School, 2132 Ivy Rd. albemarlesymphony.org Andrew Hill. Uniquely positioned late-blooming folk singer raised on Radiohead and Rancid sings soulful tunes. Free, 1pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com Cake Fight. Covers of modern pop and classic rock you can’t help but dance to. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com SUPPLIED PHOTO
TRIED IT IN C'VILLE CULTURE Cville Symphony: Bach Violin Concerto. In a rare and captivating turn, music director Benjamin Rous steps to the front of the orchestra to serve as both conductor and violin soloist, performing the music of J.S. Bach. $12–54, 7:30pm. Old Cabell Hall. music.virginia.edu Diwali with Prabir. Dive into ancient Indian raags through original compositions and familiar favorites with a star-studded cast of musicians, including Gina Sobel. $20–25, 8pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.com Goth Takeover. Goth DJs and bands bring spookiness galore. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. Jim Richardson. Singer-songwriter performs a set of a folk, country, and rock. Free, 12:30pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com Josh Mayo. One of Charlottesville’s favorite multi-talented musicians and songwriters. Free, 9pm. Vision BBQ & Catering, 247 Ridge McIntire Rd. visionbbqcville.com kat & the travelers. Steel toe originals, roots, jazzblues, hot swing, and vintage country-rock-folk sounds. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com Kiz Carter Trio. Surprising rock covers, blues, and original tunes. Free, 2pm. Brewing Tree Beer Company, 9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton. brewing treebeer.com LockJaw Classic Rock Band. Four-piece blues rock band playing primarily ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s covers. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com Mike Proffitt. Classic and original acoustic rock. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com Pool Shark: A Sublime Tribute. A night of your favorite songs from the Long Beach trio, and originals. With Paxton Henderson. Free, 8:30am. Durty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellys cville.com Slate River Band. Top-notch music paired with unbeatable vocals and killer family harmony that catapults listeners right back to the 1990s. Free, 7pm. Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpk., Crozet. prnbrewery.com The Dirty Grass Players. With harmonies to please any purist and improvisations that fearlessly stride to the end of every limb, this band can play as clean as anybody but isn’t afraid to get a little dirty. $23, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com The Sonic Chambers Quartet. Blending spontaneous improvisation and adventurous composition in a dynamic, boundary-pushing performance. $15–20, 7:30pm. Visible Records, 1740 Broadway St. visible-records.com
dance Charlottesville Ballet’s Salute. Tribute concert celebrates the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans through dynamic choreography and an eclectic musical landscape, exploring themes of community, culture, and connection. Free, 3pm. Main Stage Theatre, V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu
stage Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? See listing for Wednesday, November 4. $16–18, 8pm. Ruth Caplin Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned. See listing for Friday, November 6. $15, 7:30pm. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. jeffschoolheritagecenter.org Come From Away. See listing for Wednesday, November 4. $20–30, 7:30pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 39 DAN ADDISON / UVA COMMUNICATIONS
Raven mad While he sure didn’t invent the spooky season, no modern observation of it would be complete without fond allusions to Edgar Allan Poe. His larger-than-life persona in pop culture and his literary works make references to him a mainstay in gothic media (looking at you, “Wednesday,” with your Nevermore Academy). But before he became a legend, Poe was a broke college student who attended the University of Virginia. This year marks the 200th anniversary of his 1826 matriculation to the university.—Kristie Smeltzer
What Visit Edgar Allan Poe’s room at 13 West Range.
Why My own enjoyment of the macabre in literature was forged by the power of Poe’s pen.
How it went The experience was a marvelous way to hear about a lesser-known time in Poe’s life, feel close to him in a relatable way (as a former broke college student myself ), and learn about a heartwarming facet of his legacy. Once upon a morning bright and cheery, as I wandered insufficiently caffeinated and bleary, I gently rapped on Poe’s chamber door. It was lucky timing as the room is regularly available for interested folks to peek into through a locked glass door, but it’s only open for the public to enter on one day a year. When I reached out to Raven Society President Mariam Parray, she told me that Poe’s room would be open during UVA family weekend. A recorded narration, available via a button that looks like a very modern doorbell for a very 1826-looking interior, tells visitors a bit about Poe’s time at UVA. Parray shared that student neighbors on the range anecdotally report frequently hearing the recording. Unless Poe’s ghost or some other persnickety specter finds that funny, it’s more probable that passersby want to learn more. I had reached out to the Ravens because their interdisciplinary honor society has been responsible for Poe’s room’s upkeep since 1907. The modestly furnished room features a raven statue sitting atop a small table underneath a wavy period mirror. A raven painting hangs above the fireplace. There’s a Raven Society banner. Just inside the door to the right hung several black velvet robes, which piqued my interest. Parray explained that the Ravens wear the robes as part of their initiations, though she was beholden to say no more since they’re a semi-secret society. Most of the room’s furnishings are from around the 1820s, and the bed on display belonged to Poe—but not from his time at UVA. It’s from a residence in Richmond where he lived as a teen after his mother passed away. When asked about her favorite object on display, Parray said, “In terms of references, this is the bust of Pallas Athena, and it’s referenced in the poem, ‘The Raven.’”
Writer Edgar Allan Poe spent 10 months at the University of Virginia, where his legacy is preserved in a room at 13 West Range.
An unexpected delight was that the history in the room does not belong to Poe alone. Several mementos are there because they matter to Raven Society members. An event nametag that belonged to Sandy Gilliam, a beloved former Raven Council member who passed away, rests upon the mantle, and the aforementioned painting was created by an alumnus. In a pensive moment, Parray opined that Poe might have benefitted from an organization like the Raven Society when he was a student. Explaining what drew her to the group, Parray said, “What stands out to me is that C-VILLE.COM
it is so diverse of a group. Just in being president and being at all these different events, I’ve met so many people I wouldn’t have otherwise.”
The Raven Society at the University of Virginia aig.uvaalumni.org/raven As part of activities to commemorate the momentous anniversary of Poe’s matriculation at UVA, an exhibition at UVA’s Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library will be on view through April 9, 2027. November 4 – 10, 2026
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Saturday, 11/7, 1:00pm 107 Old Cabell Hall
Cello Masterclass * Featuring Prof. Carl Donakowski
Saturday, 11/7, 7:30pm Old Cabell Hall
Charlottesville Symphony Masterworks #2 Bach Violin Concerto featuring Ben Rous
Sunday, 11/8, 3:30pm MLK Jr. Performing Arts Center
Charlottesville Symphony Masterworks #2 Bach Violin Concerto featuring Ben Rous
Sunday, 11/8, 7:30pm Old Cabell Hall
Jazz Chamber Ensembles Fall Concert * Directed by Michael Rosensky
Thursday, 11/12, 7:30pm Old Cabell Hall
Technosonics XXVII * Featuring UVA Music’s CCT Program
Friday, 11/13, 6:30pm Carr's Hill Field
Cavalier Marching Band Open Rehearsal * "Armed Forces/USA250"
Friday, 11/13, 8:00pm Old Cabell Hall
University Singers Fall Concert Directed by Michael Slon
Sunday, 11/15, 1:00pm Rotunda Dome Room
Flute Ensemble at Rotunda * Directed by Kelly Sulick
Sunday, 11/15, 3:30pm Old Cabell Hall
Baroque Orchestra Directed by David Sariti
Friday, 11/20, 5:00pm 113 Old Cabell Hall
Trombone Masterclass * Featuring Christopher Bill
Friday, 11/20, 6:30pm Carr's Hill Field
CMB Open Rehersal * "Wahoo Weather."
Friday, 11/20, 8:00pm Old Cabell Hall
Chamber Singers Fall Concert Directed by Michael Slon
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Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. See listing for Thursday, November 5. $40–75, 2pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com
Parachute—The Way It Was: 15 Year Anniversary. With their open-hearted songwriting and indelible melodies, the Charlottesville-bred pop-rock band packs deep layers of feeling inside the most immediately catchy tracks. $38, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown mall. jeffersontheater.com
The Tempest. Embark for a brave new world and discover a story where magic fills the air, power shifts hands, and by the end, love and forgiveness take center stage. $40–75, 7:30pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. american shakespearecenter.com
Vision’s Open Mic Monday. Bring your chops and get down. Free, 7pm. Vision BBQ & Catering, 247 Ridge McIntire Rd. visionbbqcville.com
words Author Event: Laura Kolbe. Kolbe reads from her new poetry collection, The Decadent Movement. A conversation with Helen Chandler follows. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com
classes Kids Painting Class. Recommended for little artists ages 5+. All materials provided. Free, 11am. Blue Ridge Brushes Studio, 1110 E. Market St. #13h. blueridgebrushes.com Needle Felted Owls. Make a soft little owl figure using a specialized notched needle to sculpt dyed wool. Ages 12+. $35, 1:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com Paint & Sip. Paint the supplied design in a step-bystep format. No experience necessary, all materials included. $38, 1pm. Blue Ridge Brushes Studio, 1110 E. Market St #13h. blueridgebrushes.com Punch Needle 101. Learn how to use a punch needle and make a cool craft in a hoop. Beginner focused. Ages 14+. $40, 9:30am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com Rebinding Vintage Books into Sketchbooks. Learn how to disassemble vintage hardbound books and add new pages to turn them into sketchbooks or notebooks. All materials provided. Ages 14+. $30, 1pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com Wings Over Wine Country. A fall afternoon filled with live music, activities for kids, and animal ambassadors from the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Free, 1pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
etc. Bark Market & Pet Portraits. Meet adoptable dogs from Green Dogs Unleashed or bring your own pet along for a portrait by artist Elizabeth Graeber while you browse goods from local makers. Free, 11am. Oakencroft Farm and Winery, 1455 Oakencroft Circle. oakencroftfarm.com Charlottesville City Market. Explore fresh produce, local foods, and handmade goods from 100+ area vendors. Free, 9am. Charlottesville City Market, 100 Water St. E. charlottesville.gov Fall Festival 2026. A day of hands-on activities and outdoor exploration, including arts and crafts, tree walks, a tree planting, and a tree care workshop and demonstration. Free, 9:30am. Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, 950 Melbourne Rd. piedmontgarden.org New Dominion Storytime. 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 Paramount On Screen: Bridesmaids. A broke and messy single woman tries to survive the expensive, chaotic road to her best friend’s wedding while competing with a wealthy, perfect bridesmaid for the bride’s attention. $11, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net Two Up Wine Down Festival. The Veraison Project x Oenoverse is back with the fifth annual celebration of community, wine, and culture. $65–95, 2pm. SUPPLIED PHOTO
classes Sketchbook Magic. Discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up. $40, 10am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com
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Blurring the line between improvisation and composition, Sonic Chambers Quartet pushes jazz genre boundaries in every performance. The highly collaborative project is co-led by New Orleans-based Byron Asher and New York City-based Tomas Majcherski, multi-instrumentalists and composers who have worked together for more than a decade. Borrowing from their experiences in avant garde theater and formal studies in philosophy and religion to inform their music, the duo is joined by long-time collaborators Matt Booth and Doug Garrison as they promote their latest album. $15–20, 7:30pm. Visible Records, 1740 Broadway St. cvillejazz.org Jefferson School City Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. twoupwinedown.com Veteran’s Day Parade. An annual celebration of all those who served. Free, 2:30pm. Town of Gordonsville, 112 S. Main St., Gordonsville. townof gordonsville.org
stage Come From Away. See listing for Wednesday, November 4. $20–30, 2pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org
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Witch. See listing for Wednesday, November 4. $40–75, 2pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespeare center.com
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Acoustic Aubrey. Covers of classic R&B, jazz, acoustic rock, and more. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducard vineyards.com Community Listening. A new, social way to experience music in Charlottesville—listen to great albums start to finish and connect with fellow music lovers. This week: Tegan and Sara and Feist. Free, 1pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.com Cville Symphony: Bach Violin Concerto. In a rare and captivating turn, Music Director Benjamin Rous steps to the front of the orchestra to serve as both conductor and violin soloist, performing the music of J.S. Bach. $12–54, 3:30pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd. charlottesvilleschools.org Jazz Chamber Ensembles Fall 2026 Concert. Drawing on the rich traditions of jazz while embracing contemporary influences, the student groups explore a wide range of repertoire. Free, 7:30pm. Old Cabell Hall. music.virginia.edu Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends. Fine renditions of traditional Irish tunes. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com Second Sunday Bluegrass Jam. Show up with instruments if you got ’em. Otherwise, just show up. Musicians gather in a circle to jam and the audience sneaks a spot to watch from the perimeter. Free, 2pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com
A Discussion with Cynthia Riegle. A special afternoon with an animal communicator and reiki practitioner who gives voice to that interspecies dialog. $10, 12pm. Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5931 Blenheim Rd. mount idareserve.com U Ask, UVA Answers. UVA researchers talk about their work and take questions from the audience. This week: Treating Cancer Without Surgery with Natasha Sheybani. Free, 2pm. Central Library, 201 E. Market St. jmrl.org
classes Drawing with Wool. Create a two-toned picture using white sheep’s wool and a background color of your choice using a notched needle to felt the wool together. Ages 10+. $35, 2pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com Needle Felted Veggies. Make soft and colorful veggie decorations using a specialized barbed needle to sculpt dyed wool. Beginners and intermediate students are welcome. Ages 12+. $35, 11:30am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com
etc. 2026 Adrenaline Film Project: The Screening. Showing the works that emerged from the annual event challenging filmmakers to write, shoot, edit, and screen their films in 72 hours. $15, 7pm. Light House Studio: Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. lighthousestudio.org
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First Draft Teen Writing Meetup. Start your novel, work on a school paper, or free-write to a selection of prompts. Snacks and writerly ambiance provided. For teens ages 11–18. Free, 5pm. Central Library, 201 E. Market St. jmrl.org Trivia on Tap. General knowledge trivia with special themed days on the third Monday of the month. Hosted by the amazing Olivia. Free, 7pm. Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 520 Second St. SE. threenotchdbrewing.com
Tuesday 11/10 music BRIMS. Open jam by the Blue Ridge Irish Music School. Free, 6:30pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com Parachute—The Way it Was: 15 Year Anniversary. See listing for Monday, November 9. $38, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com Tuesday Jazz with Jeff Massanari. A cast of great players joins the guitar virtuoso. Free, 6:30pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com
dance Shanghai Ballet: Giselle. Since its 1841 premiere, this technically exquisite and deeply moving work has captivated audiences around the world with its haunting tale of love, betrayal, and grief. $47– 74, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
words Into the Blank: Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea. Facing grueling hardships, the Corps of Discovery charted an extraordinary path to the Pacific Ocean. Step into their harrowing adventures with professor and author Mark Canada. Free, 7:30pm. Main Stage Theatre, V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu Plot Twisters Teen Book Club. Join other teens for an hour of snacks and lively book discussion. For teens ages 11–18. Registration required. November’s book: Moonstorm by Yoon Ha Lee. Free, 5pm. Central Library, 201 E. Market St. jmrl.org
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
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CULTURE GALLERIES November Exhibitions
CityClay 700 Harris St., Suite 104. “Then & Now,” an exhibition highlighting the work of artist Randy Bill, who operated CityClay for 16 years. November 6–28. First Fridays reception November 6, 4:30–6:30pm with an artist talk at 5:30pm. Create Gallery at InBio, Inc. 700 Harris St., entrance off Dale Avenue. Oil paintings by Terry Coffey. November 3–30. Opening reception November 6, 5–7pm. Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Translated Time: HandStitched Artifacts & Natural Dyes,” textile works by Zoe Noelle Gordon. “Front Country,” paintings exploring composition in landscape and still life by Michael Meredith. Both shows run through November 15. The Winter Gift Market, a curated celebration of local talent featuring guest artists and crafters alongside current exhibitors. November 17–December 31. C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “An Observation of Wild Things,” a new collection of wildlife art as pyrography on wood by Genevieve Story invites the viewer to slow down, become the observer, and appreciate the intricacies of wild things. Through November. First Fridays reception November 6, 5–8pm. The Edgar Shannon Library at UVA 160 McCormick Rd. “The Way We See It,” centering the perspectives of children living in container camps after the 2023 earthquakes in southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria, by Lucy Bassett. Through December 31. The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Legacies of Independence,” a slate of five exhibitions exploring varied themes and perspectives around the legacies of Thomas Jefferson and the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Featuring “Georges Adéagbo and the Legacies of Independence,” “Collection and Translation: Thomas Jefferson in Southern France,” “Independent Ideas: Narcissa Chisholm Owen,” “Sky Hopinka: Mnemonics of Shape and Reason,” and “What Was Built, What Was Born: Labor, Land, and the Body in 20thCentury American Art.” All shows run through January 3, 2027, except “What Was Built, What Was Born,” which runs through May 30, 2027.
Hello Comics Downtown 211A W. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Picture Show,” the annual cash and carry holiday show, featuring original works and prints by Todd Webb. November 6, 2026–January 7, 2027. Reception with the artist November 13, 5–7pm. Infinite Repeats Gallery 1740 Broadway St. “295-ROSE: Weird Sushi Music,” a collection of graphic works, photos, fliers, and ephemera from Tokyo Rose. Through November 25. IX Art Park 522 Second St. SE. The unveiling of the “Gratitude Tree Installation,” with Releaf Cville. Help fill in the branches with notes and drawings of gratitude and wishes for the future. November 6, 6pm. “Vivaldi Immersive Experience,” a ticketed virtual reality experience brings viewers to 18th-century Venice in an encounter with the music of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.” Through December 27. “The Looking Glass,” an immersive art space featuring a whimsical enchanted forest and kaleidoscopic cave. Ongoing. First Fridays event with free admission to “The Looking Glass” November 6, 6–10pm.
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Jason McLeod Jewelry Studio Gallery 1713 Allied Ln., Suite 2E. The expanded studio gallery’s inaugural exhibition features handcrafted fine jewelry and sculptural metalwork by McLeod. November 5–December 24. Opening reception November 5, 4pm–8pm. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. In the Contemporary Gallery, “Life Moments, A Circular Mile,” autobiographical mixed
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SATURDAY 11/14 & SUNDAY 11/15 Highlighting the craft and skill of dozens of artisans across 22 sites in Central Virginia, the Artisans Studio Tour returns for the 32nd iteration of the self-guided collaborative showcase. The tour offers opportunities to purchase pieces directly from the talented area artisans, alongside demonstrations and educational displays exploring pottery, furniture, textiles, jewelry, blown and stained glass, wood turning, quilting, and more. Participate in the Passport Program for the opportunity to win shopping credit with participating studio artisans. Explore the artisans and download the tour map on the event website. Free, 10am–5pm. Various locations. artisanstudiotour.com
The Gallery at Studio IX 969 Second St. SE. “Multiples,” recent silkscreen prints and editions on paper and wood by Thomas Dean, organizer and founder of Infinite Repeats. November 6–December 27. First Fridays opening reception November 6, 5–7pm. Artist talk November 19, 5–6pm. Grace Estate Winery 5273 Mount Juliet Farm, Crozet. “The Art of Landscapes,” oil paintings and pastel works by Julia Kindred. Through December 7. 40
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GALLERIES CULTURE media works reflecting on community, place, and everyday life in Charlottesville, by Theresa Woodfolk. Through December 12. Permanent exhibition, “Pride Overcomes Prejudice,” exploring the history of peoples of African descent in Charlottesville. Ongoing. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. “Color is Life: Women’s Work Today,” a group show of women artists featuring fiberwork, painting, printmaking, film, and sculpture. Through March 14, 2027. “Cammeerangan Ngalinngur Gining | From Our Ancestors’ Hands – Story Bags,” Fiber art and installation by Sonja Carmichael. Through January 10, 2027. In the Upper West Oval Room of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia, “Nginingawula Jilamara Ngirramini kapi Jurra | Our Art Stories on Paper: Printmaking at Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association,” a group show of printed works. Through January 24, 2027. Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “SMALL WORKS,” featuring painting, sculpture, collage, textile, photography, and works on paper by more than 50 accomplished contemporary artists. November 13–December 18. Opening reception November 13, 4–7pm. McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the First Floor Galleries, the 15th Annual Día de Muertos Celebration, honoring the lives and stories that continue to be part of our community. The show includes “Hostile Terrain 94,” an installation that remembers migrants who have died crossing the Sonoran Desert. In the Sarah B. Smith Gallery, “All is Form,” oil paintings by Jing Shui. In the Second Floor Galleries, “Wax • Paper • Scissors,” encaustic paintings by Jennifer Billingsly, Karen Eide, L. Michelle Geiger, Meg Norling, and Jeannine Barton Regan. All shows run through November 14. First Fridays reception November 6, 5:30–8pm. Spanish-language film screening of “Perfume de Gardenias” November 13, 7pm. The Member Holiday Show and Market, featuring works and wares from McGuffey members, November 16– December 27. New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “Take a Bath in It,” a collection of two- and three-dimensional, mixed media, abstract work made by Maude Brown, Julia Manley, Dottie Swangin, and Selina Thurston, four artists who practice at The Arc Studio, a creative arts studio for individuals with developmental disabilities. Curated by Arc Studio director Amy Keenan-Amago. Through November 12. First Fridays event November 6, 5–7:30pm. Phaeton Gallery 114 Old Preston Ave. In the Main Gallery, “Karen Blair: New Work,” a collection of recent paintings inspired by nature’s quiet disturbances— the wind, birds in flight, and shifting light. In the Lobby Gallery, “Hope Olson: Two x Two” presents a series of new paintings
arranged in pairs, exploring the relationships between individual works. November 6–29. First Fridays opening reception November 6, 5pm. The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. In the South Gallery, The Annual Faculty Art Exhibition features works in a wide variety of media from the diverse and talented team of teaching artists at PVCC. Through November 7. In the North Gallery, “Mirta Toledo: Pura Diversidad: Mujeres, Raíces y Migrantes en Argentina” (Pure Diversity: Women, Roots, and Migrants in Argentina)” explores themes of diversity, migration, identity, and belonging through portraits centered on women, migrants, Indigenous communities, and Afro-descendant identities. Through November 30.
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Ruffin Gallery UVA Grounds, Ruffin Hall, 179 Culbreth Rd. “Ecologies, Practices, Communities,” a group exhibition organized by Neal Rock and Christa Noel Robbins, brings together artists across generations and geographies to explore the diverse ways by which artists cultivate the social, communal, and often intergenerational ecosystems that make sustained practice possible. Through December 11. SCAN—Gallery on Valley 460 Valley St., Scottsville. In the “Art of the Quilt” show and auction, fabric artist and quilter Chris Jacoby presents her personal collection of her life’s works to benefit SCAN. November 6–December 31. Bidding closes November 29. The Winter Wonderland Holiday Market, featuring unique pieces from the collections of local artists. November 6, 2026–January 3, 2027. First Fridays event, 4–7pm. Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “en route,” a selection of moving image works by UVA Department of Art Fifth-Year Aunspaugh Fellows Jolinna Li and Reese E. Robers. In the Dové Gallery, “Strange Kin,” uncanny slipcast ceramic works by Emma Terry. Both shows run through November 20. First Fridays Community Night featuring filmmakers in conversation, DIY zine-making, and more November 6, 5–7pm. Glass Ornament Blowing fundraiser with Chip Hall and Raging Buffalo Glass November 13–November 15. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville 717 Rugby Rd. “Season of Light,” featuring works by congregants made in response to the open-ended theme of light. Through December. Vault Virginia 300 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “TWICE,” featuring works by Charlottesville artists Bill Atwood and Christopher Headings, hung side by side. Reception with the artists November 6, 5:30–8pm. Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Direct Sow,” featuring works by Visible Records studio members. November 13, 2026–January 9, 2027. Opening reception November 13, 6–8pm. C-VILLE.COM
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 1318 Saint George Street, Crozet, Virginia 22932 TAX MAP ID: 056A1-01-00-10300 In execution of a Deed of Trust, in favor of Anthony Carbonelli, dated August 29, 2025 recorded on August 29, 2025, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Albemarle as Instrument Number 202500008242, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, 1318 Saint George Street, Crozet, Virginia 22932, Tax Map ID: 056A1-01-0010300 at the Albemarle County Circuit Court, located at 501 Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, on the 7th day of December, 2026 at 2:00 pm, the property described in such Deed of Trust. Terms: 10% deposit will be required of the successful bidder at the time of sale. Substitute Trustee: Reiner H. Smith, PLLC Reiner H. Smith, Esq. 14321 Winter Breeze Drive #330 Midlothian, Virginia 23113 Tel: 804 201-8210 Email: rsmith@reinersmithlaw.com
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