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Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. I’ve mentioned before that my dad is a goldsmith in Harrisonburg. His work involves using turn-of-the-century handengraved dies to create reproduction filigree jewelry. As a kid, I hung out in his shop, my memory wrapping itself around the sound of a mallet tapping at a ring on the mandrel, the smell of the gas torch lighting up beside his workbench. Later, he gave me a job injecting rubber molds with wax to be cast into precious metals. I didn’t care for the work (I’d always break the damn things trying to pop them out), preferring instead to photograph the finished jewelry and design the catalog. But I appreciated the process. The step-by-step from raw material to shiny object. At the end of a workday, my dad could point to something and say, “I made that.” (I feel the same way on Wednesday mornings when this paper is printed.) That satisfaction runs through Christine Phelan Kueter’s cover story (p.21) about the growing interest in skilled trades. Sure, these jobs pay well and offer alternatives to four-year degrees. But as 17-year-old automotive apprentice Chris Serrato puts it, “Getting to fix something is just really satisfying.” There’s artistry in that work, too—creativity, problem-solving, and knowledge gained through practice. And in a world that increasingly asks us to stare at screens, there’s something wonderful about making, building, and fixing things with our

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NEWS Richard Southee, regional director for Central Arizona Shelter Services, says capacity at the Holiday Drive shelter has been steadily increased since opening.

‘A work in progress’ Opinions about the Holiday Drive emergency shelter vary, depending on who you ask BY CATIE RATLIFF TRISTAN WILLIAMS

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t’s been more than a month since Charlottesville closed two encampments dozens of people called home, and opened its emergency shelter at 2000 Holiday Dr. Dozens of people are utilizing the space every day, including those previously living along the Rivanna River. Everyone C-VILLE spoke to said the emergency shelter is a work in progress—but some staying there say the city is falling short of its promises. Former encampment residents are also opting to stay elsewhere, including outside, after trying the Holiday Drive site. Others are unable to get a bed.

On Holiday Richard Southee, regional executive director for Central Arizona Shelter Services, didn’t come to Charlottesville to run the emergency shelter—he moved to town last year with his fiancé, who is a student at the University of Virginia. “I moved out here purely by chance,” says Southee. “I was working remotely, and learned about what was going on and started meeting with people. … That is how CASS got pulled in.” While CASS has decades of experience running its primary Arizona shelter, launching the Charlottesville emergency shelter on short notice has been a learning experience. “I think we started sort of with this expectation that it was going to be a slow roll, and it was not a slow roll at all,” Southee says. “Within four days, we were at capacity and have been slowly adding beds since then. I think things are going well.” Southee estimates that roughly 50 to 60 percent of the shelter’s clients previously lived at one of the Rivanna encampments. “Someone could have stayed at the encampment for three weeks two months ago, and then they went elsewhere,” he says. “A lot of the clients are familiar with each other, reporting to us that they were staying at the encampment at the Rivanna at some point.” When C-VILLE visited on October 1, the shelter’s capacity was 75 beds. According to data provided by Southee, the shelter served 112 people in September, with 47 departures. Among those who left, 14 percent went to “permanent housing solutions,” and 68 percent to “known destinations.” Beds for shelter clients will eventually be relocated to the second floor of the building once a fire suppression system is installed. The building currently lacks indoor restrooms, with the exception of one ADA accessible half bathroom. Bathroom and shower trailers sit to the left of the main entrance, plumbed into the building’s sewage system. Southee says the plan is to create a base of 80 beds with space to temporarily house up to 120 people. An exact bed count for the permanent low-barrier shelter has not been set. “Our operation is through the renovation of this building,” Southee says. “We’re here to get this building up to where it needs to be, so that it can be a permanent shelter. To 10

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set policies and procedures, so that the community understands how 24/7 year-round shelter works, and then sort of hand it off.” “24/7 shelter removes one of the largest barriers to homelessness, which is shelter, and allows you to decompress just a little bit,” he adds. “I don’t think anyone goes. ‘Yeah, I love congregant shelter,’ but I’ve got 75 beds in here; 75 people that were sleeping outside that are now sleeping inside and have access to whatever they need while they’re here, so that we can help get them housed.”

Settling in While the city originally considered other, more local organizations to operate the shelter, it selected CASS based on the accelerated timeline it set for opening 2000 Holiday Dr. “The city initially explored options with local providers, including PACEM [People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry], but the urgency of the need required an operator capable of moving quickly. CASS brought the experience and capacity to establish and manage a shelter on an accelerated timeline,” says Afton Schneider, Charlottesville’s director of communications and public engagement. “Our goal has always C-VILLE.COM

been to complement, not replace, local service providers, and we continue working to integrate CASS into the existing network, including its partnership with PACEM.” Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless has been part of the city’s years-long effort to launch a permanent low-barrier shelter. Executive Director Shayla Washington says the city and CASS “have really taken ownership of this project for the initial 12 to 18 months,” while BRACH “is really looking at the longterm planning for how operations will go at Holiday Drive moving forward.” Washington says local providers were unable to meet the city’s rapid timeline because of capacity, not capability. At the moment, BRACH is focused on funding more outreach positions within the continuum of care. Washington isn’t hearing a lot from the people currently staying at the emergency shelter, but has received feedback from those who left. “We have relationships with them. They’ve been around, and we’ve been around them for years,” says Washington. “Some of the reasons I’ve heard that folks are not staying in the shelter is because … the restrooms and showers are outside in a trailer in the parking lot, and some folks don’t feel safe trying to access that at night. There have been other folks who

have reported that their abuser is staying in the shelter, and they have some kind of restraining order or protective order against that person, and don’t feel comfortable trying to access the shelter themselves.” “We do not require any specific conditions to be met to get shelter,” says Southee. “You don’t need to be sober. You don’t have to have a job. We allow sex offenders to be here. If you have any barriers to shelter elsewhere, we’re not going to have those barriers. … That does not mean people are out here shooting up, doing whatever they want here. We do check bags. You’re not allowed to have weapons.”

Promises made Pulling up to 2000 Holiday Dr., it’s not immediately clear where the front entrance is, and the building is similarly labyrinthine inside. Some current and former residents say that’s not where the confusion ends. Megan Hope lived along the Rivanna Trail for more than two years before the city cleared the sites on September 1. She went to the emergency shelter the day it opened, but decided to leave the same night. “I got there right before the cutoff hour,” says Hope. “I literally only stayed, I think it TRISTAN WILLIAMS

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Holiday Drive residents have access to a variety of provisions, including clean clothes, toiletries, and pet supplies. Two meals are brought into the shelter daily, with snacks and other food available as well. Bathroom and shower trailers are currently parked by the main entrance, and are connected to the building’s sewage and electrical systems.

was til 3 o’clock in the morning, and then I got an Uber out. … It was just very awkward because we have to use the bathrooms outside, the showers outside. I understand they wanted to make sure everybody’s safe in a way, but at the same time … I’ve been incarcerated. It was literally like a jail cell.” Throughout the intake process, Hope says staff seemed unprepared for the amount of people coming to the shelter and kept emphasizing it was not a permanent housing site. “There really were no resources,” says Hope. “Honestly, the shelter is no different from the trails. Like it’s the exact same thing. You still have people literally stealing from each other, doing weird things. The only difference is we’re not outside, but at the same time we still use the bathroom and everything outside.” Hope is still homeless, and is currently staying outdoors, unsheltered. “If they wanted to open up a shelter, they should not have closed the encampment down so soon. I understand why they did it, in ways, but at the same time, they weren’t prepared. They weren’t ready for us. They just did this on a whim,” she adds. “People are getting turned down. Like either way, people are still outside.” Dee, who also was displaced by the city’s clearance of the Rivanna encampments, is currently staying at the shelter. TRISTAN WILLIAMS

“I was actually in the public workspace group when they put the rules down, when they said, ‘This place is gonna be this.’ … A lot of stuff they said in the meeting, it’s not true. There’s no transportation there. There’s no caseworkers there,” says Dee. “You gave this man a building and beds, and just said have at it.” Dee also has concerns about the outdoor showers and bathrooms, and alleges that shelter staff have explicitly told people not to call the police to report incidents ranging from a stolen scooter to sexual assault. “There was a guy exposing himself to women, which the police should have been called, but [weren’t],” says Dee. “You see this report by the police: ‘There’s been low crime rates at 2000 Holiday Dr.’ … Because a lot of stuff that’s going on, they’re not reporting it.” According to Dee, the man who exposed himself eventually threatened a woman, and was kicked out of the shelter for 30 days. Staff allegedly told the man to leave when he returned to the site, but did not escort him off the property. “He’s out there, traumatizing the women that he already has, saying stuff— rude, rude and irregular stuff—to women that he shouldn’t be, because you didn’t

escort him off the property, and that’s where it gets other people there in trouble,” Dee says. With the lack of frequent transportation close to the shelter, Dee and other residents have been getting rides from the C’ville Care Bears—a volunteer organizing, advocacy, and outreach group. Residents have found accessing the service complicated by the shelter’s lack of WiFi and inconsistent policies. “[The shelter is] hard to work with and it definitely limits our capacity,” says Isis, a Care Bears volunteer who drove Dee to his interview with C-VILLE. “Sometimes we’ll pick people up and they’ll let people know we’re there,” she says. “And sometimes they’re like, ‘You can’t even wait on the premises for them.’ … ‘Unless they’ve already pre-signed out a form, we aren’t even gonna tell them that you’re here.’” While some people staying at Holiday Drive have cell phones, many of them rely on WiFi. According to Dee, there is currently a single computer available for resident use. “If you need something you can’t really communicate with the outside world without Wi-Fi, because most people’s phones are not on,” says Isis. “How are we blowing this much money and you can’t get Wi-Fi? C-VILLE.COM

… We would spend less money if we just housed everyone.” The city purchased 2000 Holiday Dr. for $6.2 million in October 2025. According to Schneider, start-up costs for the emergency shelter were $243,398.20, and operations for the first month were $181,693.13. At its current 75-bed capacity, the city is spending roughly $2,422 monthly per shelter resident. The average rent in Charlottesville is $2,100, according to zillow.com. “I feel like this is very on par for [Charlottesville] to blow a bunch of money and hurt a bunch of people in the process,” says Isis. Southee highlighted CASS’s use of the social determinants of health to help people get housing, saying nine people had exited the emergency shelter to either “housing or positive housing destinations.” Schneider told C-VILLE that three people had transitioned into “permanent housing.” “I’m like, ‘Who are these people?’ Because the same people are still here,” says Dee. “There’s only one person I know that got housing, but he already had that before he came in there. He was just waiting for it to open up.” C-VILLE asked the city about the response to the shelter. Schneider says, “feedback from individuals staying at the shelter has been largely positive.” October 14 – 20, 2026

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Charlottesville finally acquires key parcel needed to complete commuter trail BY SEAN TUBBS

he City of Charlottesville has not updated a website that the Public Works Department uses to communicate the status of upcoming transportation projects since last November. It “is currently undergoing a process to reassess and refine project estimates and completion dates to enhance accuracy,” reads a disclaimer on the site. The website is still a reasonable place one might visit to find information about planned infrastructure—even if the updates are stale. For instance, the city has not yet begun to build a sidewalk on Stribling Avenue that the website states was to have begun in the spring of 2026. Earlier this year, it was announced that more money was required to cover higher-than-expected costs to purchase right of way. On the other end of the scale, public works this week has begun constructing a new sidewalk at the intersection of Ninth Street and Forest Hills Avenue in the Fifeville neighborhood, but the website states the plans are not yet complete and work is TBD. At least one unfinished project has been in the works for so long that it is no longer listed on the city’s website but is moving forward in some fashion anyway. The 250 Bypass Commuter Trail from Park Street to Hydraulic Road is a partially completed pathway on the northern side of the four-lane highway that bisects Charlottesville. There is currently no mention on the local government’s main website of a project with origins that date back to at least the city’s 2003 bike and pedestrian master plan. But City Council minutes contain multiple references to the project, which is intended to allow an off-road bike lane for people to get from downtown to the commercial areas on U.S. 29 without using a car. Some segments of the commuter trail have already been constructed, such as the 2019 installation of a bridge across the Norfolk Southern railroad that connects both sides of McIntire Park. The existing portions of the trail are depicted on a brochure produced by the city but there’s a gap in the middle, to the east

Charlottesville has acquired a key piece of land needed to complete the 250 Bypass Commuter Trail, a long-planned pathway that would give cyclists an off-road connection between downtown and the U.S. 29 corridor.

of the Dairy Road interchange. One of the obstacles to completion has been a triangular piece of land on part of a property that fronts Grove Road in the Greenbrier neighborhood. In December 2019, City Council appropriated a $50,000 grant from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation to purchase the land. A required public hearing to buy the 0.422-acre property was held in May 2022. The deal closed four years later on June 15, when the city paid $55,000 for the land. City Parks and Trails Planner Chris Gensic said in an email that there is funding in place to build a section of paved trail in a portion of McIntire Park to the west of the Piedmont Family YMCA. “This latest acquisition will allow us to complete the design and request funding to construct a paved trail up from the western bridge to Meadowbrook Heights Road,” Gensic said. More clarity on the future of the trail and other city pathways may come as the Department of Neighborhood Development Services begins work this fall on a Comprehensive Mobility Plan intended to explain how Charlottesville will contend with higher residential density.

All the news you missed last week (in one sentence or less) Board hammered Albemarle school board member Jim Dillenbeck resigns from his Rio District seat after making public comments about a suspended staff member that the Board said were inaccurate and inappropriate; a teacher matching the description Dillenbeck gave died by suicide days later. Sent to detention Albemarle police arrest three current or former school staffers, including ex-Hollymead Elementary School principal Joe McCauley, on charges of failing to report suspected child sexual abuse (full story on c-ville. com). Battery charges Meanwhile, the person charged with that alleged abuse, former Hollymead staffer Michael Swiney, accrues nine new charges of sexual battery (involving three additional victims) from a grand jury, for a total of 20. Color coded A 19-year UVA employee sues the university in federal court, alleging she was passed over for promotion because of her skin color, then fired in retaliation for complaining. Starrdywood? Hardyhill? Richmond-based craft brewer Hardywood buys Crozet favorite Starr Hill, vowing to keep the latter brewery’s team, culture, and beverages untouched.

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Transit talk Increased bus service a top topic at recent UVA, Albemarle, and Charlottesville meeting BY SEAN TUBBS

hen the Albemarle Board of Supervisors met with the Charlottesville City Council on October 6, Albemarle County Executive Jeffrey Richardson was still glowing over what he said was a successful trip to the city by a North Carolina delegation the week before. “Hosting this visit pushed our respective organizations and our community—almost like cramming for a comprehensive final exam—to prepare for shared learning opportunities with the Greater Chapel HillCarrboro Chamber,” said Richardson. Public transit in the Chapel Hill area is operated under one system, with the University of North Carolina paying about a third of the budget each year. In contrast, UVA Transit is a stand-alone agency designed to move people around Grounds. UVA participates in regional transit meetings but does not make a major financial contribution to the city’s system. The October 6 meeting provided an opportunity for elected officials to hear the latest about efforts to improve the area’s public transportation system, which is made up of multiple agencies including the city-owned Charlottesville Area Transit. “CAT continues to push toward reclaiming its pre-COVID service levels on which to build an even broader ridership in our area,” said City Manager Sam Sanders. “MicroCAT is still exceeding all expectations, and the county remains committed to serving the transportation needs with fixed route and on-demand service.” CAT is in the first of a four-year plan to hire around 40 drivers to fully staff the latest Transit Strategic Plan. Enhancements are being made periodically, such as increasing service on the Route 7 to every 15 minutes during peak periods beginning on October 26. Service to Mill Creek could begin as early as February if bus stops are built in time. But CAT Director Garland Williams acknowledged a deficiency in the system. “We do not have any service right now on Sundays,” Williams said. “That was one of the things that we had to modify during the pandemic, and we have not been able to extend service back on Sundays because we just do not have the number of drivers required to do so. Williams said Sunday service may return if the city hires another 10 drivers in the second year of the plan. As of October 6, CAT had 69 drivers and had made offers to another seven. STAFF PHOTO

Williams said he is hopeful CAT can partner with UVA to include some of its ridership data to justify $500,000 more per year in federal funding under the Small Transit Intensive Cities Program. “If we are allowed to partner, or the university itself voluntarily reports, it will help us to exceed the categories in the passenger miles traveled,” Williams said. UVA does not take federal funding for its transit service, which means it is not required to report ridership. Williams said the National Transit Database will soon begin publishing data anyway from public institutions that offer to volunteer the information. “That will be an important marker for allowing universities to see how they could help the region get more money,” Williams said. Another subject discussed at the joint meeting was economic development. Billions of dollars are being invested in the community in the field of biotechnology, including the $380 million UVA is spending to build the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology, which will open in the second quarter of 2028. British pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca will set up manufacturing at the county’s Rivanna Futures site near the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. Williams said AstraZeneca has reached out to CAT to provide transit to an area that is currently well outside the service area. He said it would take at least two years to do so because of a need to install bus stops and find out what other services would need to be reduced or eliminated to accommodate the request.

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Alex Funk’s job comes with a big bag of tricks. P “Wire nuts, locknut wrenches, electrician-specific things, like wire strippers and cutting pliers,” says Funk, burrowing through her backpack of tools. “This is my 11-in-one, there’s two sizes of Phillips and flatheads, a hawkbill knife, different types of connectors, and a lot of random pieces of hardware.” P She also uses plenty of stuff that doesn’t fit in the backpack: eight-, 10-, and 12-foot ladders, assorted power tools and battery banks, zippy Kubota RTVs, and, with each skilled trade rotation—Funk’s already done four-month stints in HVAC and plumbing—a large, official-looking set of keys. P Funk, 32, who earned an undergraduate degree in art, is in year two of UVA’s four-year apprenticeship program. She used to fix fighter jets for the U.S. Air Force. Now she’s on track to become an electrical journeyman in another couple of years and secure a $70,000 to $80,000-a-year job.

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THE DRIVERS Across town, 17-year-old automotive tech apprentice Chris Serrato is giving a graphite-colored Volvo its 60,000-mile tune-up. “So, that’s the spark plugs, tire rotation, transmission service, oil change, and then checking the car over to see what else it needs,” says Serrato, who’ll graduate from Albemarle High School next spring with a year of experience, a job, and shot at a six-figure salary. It was a love of fast cars that drove Serrato’s interest in Carter Myers Automotive’s apprenticeship program, where he works part-time while in school. Since last summer, CMA mentors have brought him up to speed on the intricacies of European car maintenance, as well as how to use diagnostic equipment and a fantastical variety of tools. “Getting to fix something is just really satisfying,” says Serrato, a slow smile spreading on his face. “I basically built my foundation here, and learned a lot from all the techs. They’re really good teachers.” One garage over is Jeremy Hill, 20, who’s using a computer to align tires on a khaki-colored Nissan Rogue. Hill, a 2025 Western Albemarle High School graduate who attended CATEC junior year, once considered going to a four-year college. But “I was always very fidgety, and needed to do something with my hands,” he says. “Once I really started gathering stuff in the automotive world, I was like, ‘This is really something I could do for the rest of my life.’”

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Ask 18-year-old Landon Wiseman the hardest part of his job, and he’ll quip, “Heights!” Ask him about his five-year goal, and his answer is dead serious: “To be the best employee I can be, and to make my boss money.” A year ago, Wiseman started as a landscaper for Chance+Da Company, a Central Virginia builder. It wasn’t long, though, before he got noticed—and promoted. Now Wiseman helps staff and company owners doing whatever’s needed, from buying and delivering materials to cleanup and client relations. He calls the work “fulfilling and very fun.” “I get to make things go together,” says Wiseman. “You have to be hardworking, and respectful, and respectable, and open to learning. That’s a recipe for success in any field you’re working in, but especially construction. Relationships and communication are key”—and not just in construction. “From digging ditches to building skyscrapers, the things you’ll learn from this field can translate so easy into other fields, just like that,” adds Wiseman. “Plus, people will always be building houses, so if you’re in construction, and you’re good at it, you’ll always have jobs.”

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Alex Funk is in the second year of UVA’s four-year skilled trades apprenticeship program. The 32-year-old former Air Force mechanic is training to become an electrical journeyman after completing rotations in HVAC and plumbing.

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Funk, Serrato, and Hill are among the country’s 728,000 registered apprentices, 15,000 of whom live in Virginia. Others, like Wiseman, get on-the-job experience in less formal but equally powerful ways. Long a staple in European countries like Switzerland and Germany, where more than half of young people become apprentices, area educators and industry professionals say there’s a continuing surge of interest in the skilled trades from high schoolers, recent graduates, and career-switchers, especially in the last five years. In 2025, Trump officials announced plans to grow apprenticeships to more than a million to feed manufacturing, defense, and shipbuilding jobs. While that goal hasn’t been met, Virginia apprenticeships have grown six-fold under the last two presidencies. The shift is showing up in local enrollments, too. Piedmont Virginia Community College’s fall electrical and HVAC courses are

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at capacity, with waitlists stretching to spring. CATEC’s electrical courses are also full, and most other programs “mostly full,” says Katharine Dulaney, who manages the school’s apprenticeship and adult education programs. UVA’s apprenticeship program routinely receives north of 100 applications for roughly a half-dozen spots each year, according to Julie Thomas, assistant director of occupational training for UVA Facilities Management. Five years ago, Carter Myers Automotive hired Beth Lucchesi to visit schools and attend career fairs to recruit 20 to 30 automotive technician apprentices a year, like Serrato and Hill, who work with seasoned mechanics for one to two years to become certified. Interest is heating up the search for trades instructors, too. “We help tradespeople understand the teaching aspect is also another way to keep that work going, and add longevity,” says Dulaney. “There’s the manual work, and there’s also helping educate the next generation, and there can be creative ways to

piece that together, to kind of get the best of both worlds. Teaching is a totally different muscle use and way to spend your time with students who truly want to learn this work and are interested in it.” By contrast, Virginia’s undergraduate student population declined 1.4 percent since last year, according to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia’s estimates. On average, graduate enrollment is off by 2 percent, but in some places, like Virginia Tech, it’s declined by 7 percent in a single year. “We like to say college is all about the pursuit of learning and truth and all that, but I think students and their families recognize that when they graduate, whether that’s from a skilled trade program, an associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree, there needs to be a job at the end of that,” says Todd Parks, PVCC’s senior director of admissions. “The skilled trades are in-demand jobs, they pay well, they’re available in our community, and they often require shortterm training, not necessarily a two- or four-year degree.”

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(EARN WHILE YOU LEARN) Virginia isn’t the only state with a teeming supply of construction projects and a voracious appetite for energy. Someone’s got to build all those data centers, says Dulaney, which has the potential to earn wages that are as much as 43 percent above the standard rate. “There is some legitimate concern of where a lot of these people will come from to build the buildings that’ve been committed to,” she says, “so in an indirect way, AI is giving more security. Those projects will be short-term, at least for the construction, but because there’s such a need, so the wage increases . . . are really exorbitant.” Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 estimates show median pay for construction laborers (expected to add 109,000 jobs a year through 2035) was about $23 an hour. HVAC technicians (expected to add 48,000 jobs a year through 2035) earned just under $30 an hour, while electricians’ (expected to add 73,000 jobs a year through 2035) and plumbers’ (expected to add 34,500 jobs a year through 2035) median rate was above $30 an hour. PVCC Program Manager Scott Ishler says data center builders earn about $50 an hour and electricians at the North Anna Nuclear Plant earn more than $52 an hour to start. Side hustles and contract work can plump earnings, too, says Ishler. Community relations specialist Lucchesi says CMA’s automotive techs “easily earn six figures.” “The trades are becoming more and more recognized,” she says, “not only to make a living, but to build a very high wage-earning career with advancement and respect. Twenty years ago, we thought, ‘Gosh, they’re going to be changing oil for $20 an hour for their whole career,’ and that’s just not the case.” Leigh Keniston, PVCC’s vice president of academic affairs and workforce development, calls them “family-sustaining wages.” “Here are fields where they’re going to be making as much money, if not more, as somebody with a traditional bachelor’s degree,” says Keniston. “What we see with the skilled trades, when students come out, they’re doing better than just living. They’re thriving.”

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(LEARNING NEW THINGS) But money isn’t everything. For those with a yen for creativity, Ishler says the work scratches that itch, too. “We could put all [our students’] welds in a pile, and everyone’s looks a little different,” he says. “So much of it is problem solving. Let’s take conduit, a large amount of wires, and figure out the best way to [in-

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A love of fast cars led 17-year-old Chris Serrato to Carter Myers Automotive’s apprenticeship program, where he works part-time while attending Albemarle High School.

stall electrical lines] so it doesn’t get in the way of anything else. For plumbing and HVAC, you have to figure out and accommodate all the slopes and angles. All that problem solving leads to creativity.” CATEC Principal Stacy Heltz surveys students each year about what motivates them in a job. “And wage is not the number one,” says Heltz. “It tends to be passion for the work. And helping students connect with that is key to long-term happiness.” She pushes students to consider everything. “We’re shifting our mindset from, ’It’s this or that,’ and talk to students about ‘And,’” says Heltz. “You can do a skilled trade and go to college. If college doesn’t work, you have this thing to lean back on. It can also be a hobby, something that helps you pay your way through school. You can be a mechanic, and then do the engineering aspect of it, too. You

can pair both aspects together. It really is about the opportunities and possibilities.” After a series of administrative and tech jobs in his 20s and 30s, Greg Weaver became

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Interested in a career in the skilled trades? High school students, families, educators, and other curious community members can explore career paths at the 2026 NextGen Skilled Trades Day. The event is free and open to the public. Saturday, October 17 10am–1pm Piedmont Virginia Community College 501 College Dr.

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interested in green energy and started imagining himself installing solar arrays and “working toward something that’ll make a difference in the community and ultimately the world.” He’s now more than halfway through his apprenticeship at UVA. Weaver, who majored in music and East Asian studies at the university, likes working with his hands, being active, and roving around campus with mentors like Cody Borrelli, a lead electrician who’s worked in the field for 16 years. But the biggest net positive? “It’s being interested in learning,” says Weaver. “I’m a curious person, so while this is different work than I did before, it’s still like I’m learning things I have zero clue about. That’s exciting. I think people should tap into that. I think we all have the capacity for that and can get excited about learning new things.”

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BRING THE NOISE Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers bring a setlist full of old favorites and new hits on the Indigo Park Tour. The Grammy Award-winning musician and Williamsburg, Virginia, native has had a career full of first-rate collaborations and forays into diverse genres. Hip-hop heads may know him from the sample of “The Way It Is” featured in Tupac Shakur’s “Changes,” while Deadheads might remember him as a part-time member who played more than 100 live shows with Jerry and co. in the early ’90s. $62.20–85.35, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com SUPPLIED PHOTO

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CULTURE SOUND CHOICES Wednesday 10/14 music The Wavelength. Vintage rock, blues, and originals 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

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country returns to town to headline at The Jefferson Theater on October 15.

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uitar slinger Daniel Donato cut his teeth in the Nashville honky-tonk scene. The freewheeling electric picker started busking in the city’s Lower Broadway district at age 14, and not long after he was invited to play at storied clubs, including Legend’s Corner and Robert’s Western World. With fleet-fingered runs on his Telecaster, Donato mastered much of the well-worn country songbook, but he’s since proven to have bigger aspirations on his instrument. As the leader of Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, he guides a versatile band through a mix of high-energy takes on twangy standards along with original material that goes deep into the territory of improvisational psychedelic rock. The broad extent of the guitarist’s interests is covered on the sprawling new live album, Ryman to Robert’s—a 28-song, threeplus-hour effort that documents a huge night of music for Donato and company. On August 22, 2025, the group played Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, its first-ever headline slot at the city’s venerable 2,400-seat hall (the former home of the Grand Ole Opry), billed as a hometown celebration of the group’s latest studio album, Horizons. Then later in the evening, the band wandered over to the nearby Robert’s to play its own afterparty at the much more intimate venue. The live album features songs from both rooms, offering a full-circle look at Donato’s progression from traditional torchbearer to multi-genre explorer. The Ryman part of the evening takes up two-thirds of the record, and for good reason, as it showcases the breadth of Donato’s range with his dynamic 26

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band. After opening with a hyper take on Merle Haggard’s “Workin’ Man Blues,” the group spends the bulk of the show going way out into the sonic wilderness. Donato and his crew, which also features versatile keyboardist Nathan Aronowitz, bassist Will McGee, and drummer William Clark, have clearly studied the jam-band canon. As a result, many of their original compositions hit familiar touchstones, from the mystical grooves of the Grateful Dead (“Fortunate Sparrow”) to the aggressive space-rock of Phish (“Hangman’s Reel”) to the driving live-tronica of the Disco Biscuits (“Dance in the Desert”). But in all contexts the focus largely remains on Donato’s nimble fret acrobatics, which move between speedy roadhouse scales and soaring arena riffs. In “Lose Your Mind,” a gospel-hued anthem about letting go of mental hangups, he hits multiple blues-based peaks over the course of 15 minutes that should please fans of The Allman Brothers Band. During the Robert’s portion (the last eight tracks), Donato nods back to his roots, playing barroom staples by the likes of Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. Toward the end of his marathon, twovenue evening, his fingers are still flying, especially as he tosses hot-potato solos back and forth with Aronowitz and special guest, pedal steel player Mike Drassler, on a rollicking rendition of the well-shared 1930s tune “Sittin’ on Top of the World.” As a young guitar hero still on the rise, Donato, who’s made Charlottesville a regular stop in the past few years, is giving old sounds new dimensions. C-VILLE.COM

Miles Pearce. Original music for fingerstyle guitar and boomerang looper. All ages welcome. Free, 7pm. Maya Restaurant, 633 W. Main St. mayarestaurant.com Songwriter’s Open Mic. A space for all levels, styles, and ages. Performances limited to one original song per player. Amps and mics provided. Free, 7pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com Uncle Pen. Traditional bluegrass, but make it cool. Free, 7pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com

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

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

Witch. The Devil comes to the quiet village of Edmonton with a bargain to strike. $40–75, 7:30pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com

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Michael Clem. Local favorite performs on the veranda. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Artists in Conversation: Emma Terry + Tobiah Mundt. Charlottesville-based artists come together to discuss Terry’s exhibition “Strange Kin,” exploring the role of the unexpected in the creative process and more. Reservations required. Free, 5:30pm. Second Street Gallery, 115 Second St SE. secondstreetgallery.org Profs & Pints Charlottesville: The Vampire as “Other.” On a dreaded, centuries-old creature as stand-in for those living in the margins, with Stanley Joseph Stepanic. $13–17, 5:30pm. Graduate Hotel, 1309 W. Main St. profsandpints.com Understanding Montessori: An Evening with Trisha Thompson-Willingham. Educator and author guides a conversation on Montessori Methodology. Free, 6pm. COLBY Building, Mountaintop Montessori, 1462 Richmond Rd. mountaintop montessori.betterworld.org

classes Podcasting Workshop: Recording a Podcast. Work directly with professional microphones, recorders, headphones, and studio setups while practicing interviewing, hosting, and microphone techniques used by professional producers. Free, 4pm. Robertson Media Center, 164 McCormick Rd. library.virginia.edu

etc. Dürty Karaoke. Belt out your favorites. Free, 8:30pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com Rapture Karaoke. Hosted by Thunder Music. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Thursday 10/15 music Berto and Vincent. Wild flamenco rumba and Latin guitar. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com Carsie Blanton. A radical folk songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. $40–57, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country. Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him. $36, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

stage 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. american shakespearecenter.com

words Rea Visiting Writer Garth Greenwell. Fiction reading by the acclaimed novelist, critic, and essayist, one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary American fiction. Free, 6:30pm. Newcomb Hall Commonwealth Room, 180 McCormick Rd. virginia.edu

classes Drawn from the Odyssey: A Comics Workshop for Teens. Young artists are invited to bring Homer’s Odyssey to life through comics. Led by Charlottesville-area artist, cartoonist, and published author Laura Lee Gulledge. Free, 5pm. McGuffey Art Center, 201 Second St. NW. arts.virginia.edu Mahjong with Mountain Mahj. Beginner-friendly lesson breaks down the game in easy-to-follow steps so you can confidently learn the rules, strategies, and traditions of Mahjong. $65, 6pm. Virginia Wine Collective, 1585 Avon St. Ext. mountainmahjczt.com Woven from the Odyssey: A Workshop on Weaving and the Women of Homer. Bringing together ancient poetry and hands-on art with a short presentation and readings from Homer’s Odyssey, followed by learning the art of weaving on beginner-friendly looms. Ages 14+. Free, 6:30pm. McGuffey Art Center, 201 Second St NW. arts.virginia.edu

etc. Friendly Feud Game Night. Teams of up to six players guess their way through the rounds trying to match the top survey answers for points and prizes. Free, 6:30pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. hardwarehills.com Paramount On Screen: National Theatre Live in HD—The Misanthrope. Sandra Oh plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. $14–20, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net Trivia & Tunes. Musician and entertainer Rachael Karpo hosts music-themed trivia. Free, 5pm. Chiswell Farm & Winery, 430 Greenwood Rd., Greenwood. chilesfamilyorchards.com 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 SUPPLIED PHOTO

TO-DO LIST CULTURE Friday 10/16 music Barbara Martin/Liz Barnes Band. Jazz and blues inside a tropical conservatory. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com Bob Bennetta Trio. Live jazz. Free, 6:30pm. Afghan Kabob House, 200 Market St. afghan kabob-house.com Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour. An amalgam of jazz, folk, classical, and rock. $62–85, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com Eli Cook Band. Music from the crossroads of blues, the highways of rock, and the backroads of country. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. John Kelly. Rock-solid guitar playing and singing, rooted in traditional and country styles. Free, 5pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com Lucinda Williams and her Band: World’s Gone Wrong Tour. Williams is one of our most revered artists of her generation, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. $58–95, 7:30pm. The Paramount, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net The Greenhorns. Seven-piece band blends New Orleans funk, jump blues, R&B, and a little jazz. Free, 7pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. prnbrewery.com The Runawayz. Groovy R&B with rotating players. Free, 8pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com Weedeater. Infamous sludge outlaws. With Zeke, Royal Thunder, and Yes Ma’am. $38, 7:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

dance Zuzu’s Hot 5 with SwingCville. A night of swingin’ tunes and vintage moves kicks off with a swing dance lesson followed by lively New Orleans swing tunes. Free, 5pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

stage Witch. See listing for Wednesday, October 14. $40–75, 7:30pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespeare center.com

words Author Event: Gustav Heldt. Heldt speaks about Torikaebaya Monogatari: A Japanese Tale of GenderSwapped Siblings, a new edition of Rosette Willig’s translation of the classic tale. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. newdominionbookshop.com CreativeMornings Charlottesville. A breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Featuring Nathan Moore on creating creative conditions, Free, 8:30am. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. creativemornings.com Moral Courage: How to Make a Difference in a Messy World. Irshad Manji, founder of Moral Courage College, presents a practical toolkit for turning different viewpoints into trust, collaboration, and meaningful impact. Free, 6pm. Newcomb Hall. virginia.edu

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LENS CRAFT Covering five decades of creative excellence, Mary Motley Kalergis: A Fifty-Year Retrospective celebrates the local author, photographer, and interviewer whose work focuses on the intimate and universal experiences of human existence. The exhibition opens with Kalergis in conversation with acclaimed journalist Maryanne Vollers, alongside the premiere of a new short documentary about Kalergis’ life behind the camera lens bearing witness to the bonds that connect people as individuals and communities. Free, 5pm. Phaeton Gallery, 114 Old Preston Ave. phaetongallery.com

etc. 2026 Wild and Scenic Film Festival. Inspiring environmental activism and a love for nature through film. $15–50, 5:30pm. Light House Studio: Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. lighthouse studio.org School’s Out Hangout. For teens ages 11–18 who want something to do when city or county schools are closed. Drop in all day to the Teen Space for games, crafts, and activities. Free, all day. Central Library, 201 E. Market St. jmrl.org

Saturday 10/17 music Alexa Still Flute Recital. The acclaimed performer has earned an international reputation as one of today’s leading flutists. Free, 3:30pm. Old Cabell Hall. music.virginia.edu Alex Caton & Jordan Perry. Taking listeners on an intimate journey through the classic and lesser-known corners of the Bill Monroe bluegrass universe. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com Beleza Duo. Funkalicious samba soul blending the riches of North and South America, with Madeline Holly-Sales on vocals and keys and Berto Sales on guitar, voice, and loops. $10, 9pm. Chimm, 365 Merchant Walk Square. chimmtaste.com Benjamin Tod and the Inline Six 2026 Tour. Storied singer-songwriter and frontman of Lost Dog Street Band. $42, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com Heidi Riddell. Songwriter and storyteller. Free, 12:30pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com LUA Project. A new style of traditional music inspired by the sounds and sones of Mexico, Appalachia, and the Atlantic Basin. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com Pat Anderson. A roots rocker with a tough-minded country-rock sensibility. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com Rivanna Roots: Gallatin Canyon. Local bluegrass outfit plays the concert series season finale. With Mike Burris and Emily Morrison. $17–20, 6:30pm. Rivanna River Company, 1520 E. High St. frontporchcville.org

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Robert Lester Folsom. Georgia-born singersongwriter and guitarist whose music blends soft psych, Americana, and sun-faded AM gold into a sound unmistakably his own. $36, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Slow Stitch Sanctuary. A welcoming, open stitch circle for slow stitchers and hand-sewers/stitchers of all types and levels. Free, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Rosy Nolan. Channeling honky-tonk legends while infusing traditional country with bold, modern energy. Free, 8pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com

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The 11th Annual University of Virginia Flute Forum. Featuring Alexa Still alongside additional guest artists Andrea Gutierrez, Sarah Haines, Sarah Handley, Amrutha Koteeswaran, and Gina Sobel. Free, 8am. Old Cabell Hall. music.virginia.edu The Inclinators. Danceable, soulful sounds that blend a timeless spirit of the past with a modern twist echoing the warmth of vinyl. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd. glasshousewinery.com The Wavelength. Rock, blues, and more for dancing after dark. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com UVA Faculty Artist Series: Ming-Hui Kuo & IJen Fang. Internationally acclaimed percussionists showcase their extraordinary artistry. $5–15, 7:30pm. Old Cabell Hall. music.virginia.edu

dance ORH Dance Intensive. Two days of dance classes with Charlottesville’s professional modern dance company. For adult practioners who already have modern and contemporary dance training. Registration required. $115, 9am. McGuffey Art Center, 201 Second St. NW. orhdance.com

stage Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour. Iglesias is one of the world’s most successful stand-up comedians and one of the highest-grossing touring comedians of all time. $43, 8pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpauljonesarena.com Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. See listing for Thursday, October 15. $40–75, 7:30pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com Stage Fright! An Improv Comedy Show. A night of completely unscripted comedy inspired by your spooky suggestions. $5–15, 7pm. Light House Studio: Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. lighthousestudio.org 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, 2pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. american shakespearecenter.com

words Author Event: Mary Jane Nealon. Nealon speaks about her new book, In the Form of Bread: On Becoming Human, followed by a conversation with Virginia LeBaron. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com 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

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classes Art Lab: Create Art Prompt Cards. Create a personalized deck of art prompts using collage and playing cards. Ages 15+. $20, 2pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com Beginner Hand Sewing. Learn three basic sewing stitches (running, back, and slip) in an introductory course for those with little or no hand-sewing experience. Ages 15+. $20, 10am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com Creative Writing Workshop. Participants explore this year’s Writer’s Eye selections through close looking and thoughtful writing prompts. Free, 1pm. The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, 155 Rugby Rd. virginia.edu First Impressions: Query Letters and Opening Pages. Workshop query letters to identify ways to more clearly and compellingly present each manuscript to literary agents. $67, 1pm. WriterHouse, 508 Dale Ave. writerhouse.org Hocus Pocus Craft & Movie Watch Party. Channel your inner witch and create your very own spooky cauldron masterpiece alongside movie trivia, games, quote-alongs, killer door prizes, and wickedly good giveaways. $45, 6pm. Pikasso Swig Craft Bar, 333 Second St. SE. pikassoswig.com Punch Needle 101. Learn how to use a punch needle and make a cool craft in a hoop. Ages 14+. $40, 9:30am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com SSG’s October Family Studio Day. Create artwork with family and friends with help from visiting artist Joe Vena. Free, 10am. Second Street Gallery, 115 Second St SE. secondstreetgallery.org

etc. 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 Maplewood Cemetery & Its Stories Walking Tour. Discover the history of Charlottesville’s oldest public burying ground. $5–20, 4pm. Maplewood Cemetery, 425 Maple St. albemarlehistory.org Martha’s Market. Browse a curated mix of specialty vendors featuring clothing, jewelry, home décor, children’s toys, and more. Free, 10am. Dairy Market Charlottesville, 946 Grady Ave. mjhfoundation.org Met Live in HD: Macbeth. Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. $27–32, 1pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net Paramount On Screen: The Big Lebowski. A hilariously quirky comedy about bowling, a severed toe, White Russians, and a guy named The Dude. $11, 8pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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Sunday 10/18 music Acoustic Union. A mixture of Americana, singersongwriter and improvisational jam music. Free, 2pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com An Lár Traditional Irish Music. Fast-paced jigs and full-throttle reels alternating with lyrical waltzes and melancholy airs. Free, 2pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration. With a full band and heartfelt narration, this concert captures the warmth, emotion, and musical brilliance of iconic vocal duo. $41–79, 4pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St. theparamount.net The Trio. Dan Barrale, Bill Edmonds, and Eric Franzen play jazz. Free, 1pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com

dance ORH Dance Intensive. See listing for Saturday, October 17. $115, 9am. McGuffey Art Center, 201 Second St. NW. orhdance.com

stage SPICMACAY at UVA Fall Concert 2026. A Carnatic classical concert featuring renowned violinist Lalgudi G.J.R. Krishnan, accompanied by B. Guru Raghavendra on mridangam. Free, 2:30pm. Old Cabell Hall. virginia.edu Witch. See listing for Wednesday, October 14. $40– 75, 2pm. American Shakespeare Center, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com

classes Access to Block Printing. Bring your own pre-cut lino-stamps and make use of print making stations. Paper and inks provided. Ages 14+. $15, 2pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com Knit and Learn with UVA Environmental Sciences Graduate Students. UVA graduate student talk about their research while participants work on a knitted scarf or personal project. This week: ecohydrologist Dan talks about beavers’ role in restoring local streams. Free, 2pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com Paint + Sip: Garden Ghost. Paint the supplied design on a canvas bag through step-by-step instruction. No experience necessary, all materials and first drink included. $49, 11am. Starr Hill Brewery Tap Room, 5391 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. blueridgebrushes.com Paint + Sip: Pumpkin Full of Daisies. Paint the supplied design in a step-by-step format. No experience necessary, all materials included. $44, 1pm. Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5931 Blenheim Rd. blueridge brushes.com Paint Your Pet Custom Portrait Workshop. Create a keepsake you’ll treasure forever, or a one-of-a-kind gift for your favorite pet lover. Includes your choice of canvas size with your pet’s portrait pre-sketched and ready to paint. Ages 15+. $70, 1pm. Mountainside Arts C’ville, 2413 Old Lynchburg Rd. mountainsideartscville.com Printmaking Workshop. Learn the art of linocut block printing. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Ages 15+. $35, 11am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

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In a cultural moment when many of us may be a bit disillusioned with modern society, Paramount On Screen presents National Theatre Live’s production of The Misanthrope. The plot revolves around an acerbic novelist named Alice, played by award-winning actress Sandra Oh (“Grey’s Anatomy”). Alice is a brilliant writer who abhors the carefully constructed lies and performance of politeness in social interactions, but soon learns that always telling the truth can have its own limitations. $14.75–20.50, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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PAGES CULTURE Spooky Printmaking. Make a linoleum stamp and print cards from it. All materials provided, instruction tailored to meet various levels of experience. Ages 15+. $35, 11am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

etc. Fall Family Day & Harvest Party Artisan Market. Celebrate the season with local vendors, live music, face painting, kids’ crafts and activities, and more. Free, noon. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com UVA Planetarium Constellation Tours. Learn about the stars and planets from the Dark Skies, Bright Kids portable planetarium. Free, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Monday 10/19 music Ramona Martinez. Local favorite serenades with her signature mix of country western and mariachi. Free, 5:30pm. The Fitzroy, 120 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. thefitzroycville.com Vision’s Open Mic Mondays. Bring your chops and get down. Free, 7pm. Vision BBQ & Catering, 247 Ridge McIntire Rd. visionbbqcville.com

words Anywhere Specific. Erik Sommerfeld delivers a lecture highlighting ColoradoBuildingWorkshop’s globally recognized design-build program. Free, 5pm. Campbell Hall 153: School of Architecture at UVA, 110 Bayly Dr. arch.virginia.edu

etc. 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 10/20 music Jon Spear. Classic C’ville. Free, 7pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellys charlottesville.com Rapture Open Mic Night. Hosted by The Open Mic Music Exchange/Nicole Giordano. Free, 9:30pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.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. rapture restaurant.com

classes Fiber Arts Fan Club. For the crocheters, knitters, felters, embroiderers, needleworkers, tatters, quilters among us. Bring your current work in progress and get crafty. Free, 6:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

etc. Geeks Who Drink Trivia. Good trivia, good times. Teams of two to six people compete to win prizes like gift certificates and pint glasses, plus bragging rights. Free, 7pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com Teen Dungeons and Dragons. Teens ages 13–17 join the party for a different one-off D&D adventure each month. No experience required, prebuilt characters available. Free, 5pm. Central Library, 201 E. Market St. jmrl.org SUPPLIED PHOTOS

The privilege of health Garth Greenwell continues to explore well-being in Small Rain BY SARAH LAWSON

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hat a strange thing a body is, I thought, how eerie to be filled with blood and covered with hair, to be a machine any part of which might fail,” reflects the narrator in Small Rain, Garth Greenwell’s latest novel. It’s 2020, amidst the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the narrator finds himself surrounded by doctors trying to diagnose his medical crisis—a bit of the “machine” that appears to be failing. In between seemingly endless blood draws, IV hookups, and diagnostic tests, Greenwell’s narrator shares memories and reflects on his life and the systems we live within, gently probing the spaces between health and disability, pain and care, precarity and safety, community and self. In an interview for The Yale Review, Greenwell described his motivation for writing Small Rain, saying, “The book is not autobiography, but I underwent a medical crisis in 2020 similar to the narrator’s and emerged from it utterly bewildered—about what my body had undergone, about what the experience meant for my understanding of my life. … I couldn’t reason my way to an understanding of what had happened to me; I needed to dwell in it.” By inviting readers to dwell in it with him, Greenwell asks us to consider how we live our lives when things seem unbearable—in our bodies, our climate, our systems, and our politics. And at least part of the answer seems to be that we bear it by allowing ourselves to experience the pain and discomfort, making sense of it through art and language, and facing it together. Greenwell’s narrator is a gay poet who grew up in the American South, and spent years living and teaching in the Balkans— experiences that are explored by Greenwell in his first two novels, What Belongs to You and Cleanness. Over time, the narrator ages and changes, gains perspective and new life circumstances. And yet, despite a brush with illness when diagnosed with syphilis in What Belongs to Us, he remains confident of his citizenship in what Susan Sontag described as the “kingdom of the well,” in counterpart to the “kingdom of the sick.” In What Belongs to Us, the narrator reflects about a dying friend: “The space that had opened up between us remained, and I knew I would stay on the other side of it, the side of health.” Fast-forward to the opening of Small Rain, which finds the narrator some years later, recalling, “They asked me to describe the pain but the pain defied description, on a scale of

one to ten it demanded a different scale. It was like someone had plunged a hand into my gut and grabbed hold and yanked, trying to turn me inside out and failing and trying again. Like that, while someone else kneed me in the groin.” In this moment, we see the narrator’s relationship to health—to his body—in the process of changing as his body needs a different kind of attention than he’s used to giving it. The narrator reflects, “I was healthy and still thought of myself as young, young-ish; I thought of myself as lucky is what I mean, I guess, though really I didn’t think of my health much at all, which was the luck, the privilege.” An apt pandemic-era novel, Small Rain explores what it is to have and then lose that privilege of health, even if temporarily. Which is not to say he is without other forms of privilege: The narrator has good health insurance through his partner’s job. His sister is a lawyer who helps advise him on his medical rights when things seem to be taking a bad turn. He is a white, cisgender man who owns a home. Still, he is a person in pain, experiencing a condition with a high mortality rate, in a dysfunctional and overwhelmed medical system, trying to understand what it means to realize one’s own vulnerabilities. C-VILLE.COM

Garth Greenwell will give a public reading at the Newcomb Hall Commonwealth Room as the Rea Visiting Writer for the UVA Creative Writing Program on October 15. creativewriting.virginia.edu/events

Amidst this, there are moments of kindness, empathy, and solace: A reassuring touch on his ankle with “no medical purpose, no measurable end but comfort,” a few minutes listening to Renaissance composer John Taverner’s “Westron Wynde” alongside an ER nurse, poetry called to mind while watching a small sparrow through the window— reminders of the narrator’s humanity even when hospital staff more often treats him like a body or a puzzle. At one point, while processing his own mortality and the meaning he has made of his experience thus far, he notices a priest making the rounds in the ICU. The narrator reflects, “Maybe I wanted to talk with someone whose job wasn’t to fix what had gone wrong in my body, to deflect my worry, to assure me I would get well; maybe I wanted someone who would sit with me and let me contemplate the possibility that I wouldn’t, the possibility of long debility, the possibility of death; someone for whom that wouldn’t indicate failure, of their own abilities, of technology or science.” October 14 – 20, 2026

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Celebrate Virginia Wine Month at 53rd! We have released our 2024 Shannon Hill Red. A blend of 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Petit Verdot. Notes of black raspberry, cherry and fresh violet with a soft mineral finish. It will go well with barbecued beef and red-sauced Italian dishes! Medium bodied with supple tannins. We hope to see you at the winery. Our wines are not from a recipe. But in cooperation with nature, our wines are built on elegance and nuance through our winemaker’s knowledge and intuition. We are a winery that just wants to be a winery. And if that is not enough, you’ll meet our friendly and wine enthusiastic, tasting room staff! Make 53rd part of your Virginia Wine Month plans with live music, your favorite wines, and beautiful fall afternoons at the winery. Saturday, October 10th: Live Music: Mike Proffitt 1-4pm Native Virginian long-standing solo acoustic singer, songwriter. Saturday, October 17th: Wine Club Pick-Up Day 1: 4th Quarter 2026 11-5:00pm Live Music: Vintage Silk 1-4pm Food Truck: Beaverdam Grill As always, we are planning an extra special tasting experience for you in October. Non-Wine Club guests welcome for $17/person include engaged tasting, food coupon and fun. Sunday, October 18th: Wine Club Pick-Up Day 2: 4th Quarter 2026 11-5:00pm

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us at Fifty-Third Winery for a fourcourse dinner featuring the flavors of fall in Virginia. Each course, prepared by Food for Functions by Michele, will be accompanied by a thoughtfully selected 53rd wine. Live Music: Pianist, Denise O’Meara https://www.exploretock.com/ fiftythirdwineryandvineyard/ event/624786/harvest-vine-avirginia-wine-month-dinner Sunday, October 31st: Live Music: Danny Kensy 1-4pm Edgy-traditional sound, a stand out voice in today’s country music. An accomplished songwriter, winner of top songwriter awards, you will enjoy hearing this down-to-earth country singer. Cheers! Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm 13372 Shannon Hill Rd Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com.

DUCARD VINEYARDS 2023 Norton Aged in stainless steel, Virginia’s native grape exhibits notes of dried fruit and spice. Serve with a light chill and your favorite barbecue or dark chocolate. Gold medal winner at 2026 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition and 2026 American Heritage Wine Competition. We are open 7 days a week throughout the month of October with live music every weekend. Visit our website and our social media pages for the most up to date listings of our upcoming live music and events! Armchair ExpeditionSparkling Wine October 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sparkling wine is not just for special occasions; it can be an everyday drink of choice. There are several methods to make sparkling wine across history which are well known or may have just come back in fashion. Now is a time to discover a’ Pet Nat’ or understand what the ‘traditional method’ really means. Is this regional or local? Join us to sip and discuss with sparkling wines from around the world. The session will be at 2pm. Small bites will accompany the wines, and wines will be available for purchase at the end of the session. Session price: $49 per person (Wine Club discounts apply, Email Beth for WC reservations), advance reservation required, and space is limited. Purchase tickets at https://

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Music Bingo | Sunday October 25th, November 15th and 29th| 2-4PM (open 12-5PM) Everyone loves singing along with their favorite songs and who doesn’t love a competitive game of Bingo? Music Bingo brings together the best of both worlds for a high energy game that is fun for everyone. Simply listen to the music, match the songs to the titles on your music bingo cards, and win great prizes!

Halloween and Music In The Mountains with The Wavelength October 31 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Come to DuCard this Halloween to enjoy the sounds of local band, The Wavelength. A consortium of Charlottesville’s finest musicians. Led by vocalist/harmonica Waverly Milor, Larry Bisgaier on guitar/vocals, and Andre LaVelle on bass bringing you vintage rock and jazzy bluesy vibrations. Don’t be surprised if special guests join in the fun on vocals, drums, and more. Our lite noshing menu is available or bring your own picnic! No cover. Saturdays & Sundays- Live music every Saturday and Sunday through the month! Come to DuCard for the afternoon with family and friends and enjoy a variety of live music (no cover). Bring a picnic or select some local fare from our lite noshing menu to pair with our awardwinning wine for a fun afternoon in our amazing mountain setting.

Paint & Sip | Sunday October 25th, November 29th from 122PM (open 12-5PM) Grab a glass of wine (or your favorite drink!) and let your creativity flow in our relaxed and fun Paint & Sip classes. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a first-time painter, the talented instructors of Blue Ridge Brushes will walk you through the painting process as you create your own masterpiece. Ticketed Event - Reserve Your Spot On Our Website

Join us for a special Virginia Wine Month prix fixe menu, explore our Taste of Virginia flight, or discover a rotating selection of wines from some of our favorite producers across the Commonwealth. Early Mountain × Barboursville Vineyards | Sunday, October 25 | 6:00 PM

Open Daily Mon-Thurs 12-5 Fri 12-9 Sat/Sun 12-6 Second Sat each month 12-9 40 Gibson Hollow Ln Etlan, VA 22719 (540) 923-4206 www.ducardvineyards.com

EARLY MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS At Early Mountain, harvest brings a new energy to the table. Our worldclass wines meet the incredible bounty of the season, with justpicked produce from nearby farms shaping menus that change as autumn unfolds. Reserve your table indoors or out and experience our latest releases alongside an à la carte menu or seasonal wine-paired prix fixe. Tasting Room Hours Thursday–Monday: 11:00 AM–5:30 PM Fridays: 11:00 AM–8:00PM Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Upcoming Events & Experiences Celebrate Virginia Wine Month Throughout October SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL SECTION

Two icons of Virginia wine come together for a four-course dinner celebrating Virginia Wine Month. Jon Ruel and Luca Paschina host the evening, with locally sourced courses from Executive Chefs Tim Moore and Michael Clough paired with wines from both estates. Edible Insight: All Hallows’ Eve Friday, October 30 | 5:30 PM Celebrate All Hallows’ Eve with an evening of pasta, wine and a little culinary magic. Learn the craft of fresh pasta with Chef Tim, then try your hand at rolling and shaping your own before sitting down to a seasonal family-style dinner with Early Mountain wines. Costumes encouraged. Friday Dinner | Fridays | 5:30–8:00 PM Stay a little later on Fridays. Enjoy Chef Tim’s seasonal menu on the patio or in the Tasting Room as the sun sets. Scan to plan your visit. 6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd, Madison, VA 22727 (540) 948-9005 www.earlymountain.com

EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY Celebrate Virginia Wine Month at Eastwood From Oyster Fridays to Eastwood After Dark, there are a lot of ways to kick back and enjoy Fall at Eastwood. Celebrate Virginia Wine Month with Fall Family days, live music and award-winning wine. And in addition to our regular lunch/ dinner menus, we will be featuring the Oktoberfest food truck every weekend with delicious seasonal specials like loaded tater tots and Oktoberfest beer. Upcoming at the Winery: Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration | Every Friday Enjoy our Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration every Friday night this Spring! The oysters are prepared by Salty Bottom Blue. Enjoy them in a relaxed, fun atmosphere with live music from 5-8pm on the stage in our tasting room. Porch Nights | Every Thursday There’s something about a porch at golden hour that makes the world slow down in the best possible way. At Eastwood Farm and Winery, we’re leaning into that feeling all season long with Porch Nights — our weekly Thursday gathering featuring outdoor live music and an easygoing atmosphere. Grab a seat on our covered veranda or at one of our many picnic tables, relax with the sparkly lights overhead, fireflies in the fields, and a glass of porch-sipping wine in hand - join us for your new favorite Thursday tradition. Bring the family, the dog, a few friends, or just yourself. No reservations, no cover — just good music, good company, and spring evenings done right. C-VILLE.COM

Oktoberfest (every Saturday and Sunday) Every Saturday and Sunday this Fall, Eastwood is bringing you all the cozy, festive vibes with a lineup of flavor, fun, and celebration featuring delicious food truck specials, raffles, live music and traditional Oktoberfest beer. And the fun doesn’t stop after the weekend. You can enjoy a special Oktoberfest menu in the tasting room every day of the week featuring Germaninspired delights, including our Flammkuchen, Bacon Maple Pecan Brie and loaded potato soup seven days a week. Check out our website for full food truck and tasting room menus. Harvest Party Celebration| Oyster Roast with Oysters Rockefeller, Crab Cakes & Live Music | Saturday, Oct. 17, 12–8 PM (Oyster Roast 12-3) Celebrate Virginia wine and the fall harvest at Eastwood with an allday Harvest Party! From 12–3 PM, Salty Bottom Blue will be serving a special oyster-roast menu featuring Oysters Rockefeller, crab cakes, grilled oysters and raw oysters on the half shell. Eastwood’s full lunch and dinner menu and Oktoberfest Food Truck will also be available from 12–7:30 PM. Settle in for an afternoon and evening of live music with Heidi Riddell from 12:30–3:30 PM, followed by The Wavelength from 5–8 PM. Fall Family Day and Harvest Party Market | Sunday, Oct. 18 (12-5PM) Join us for face painting, kids craft activities, live music, an artisan market and the Oktoberfest Food Truck. Halloween Weekend Enjoy our special release chocolate stout and other fun adult treats like Chocolate Fondue, warm crab dip, the Oktoberfest Food Truck and live music all weekend long. October 14 – 20, 2026

Halloween Family Friendly Daytime Celebration October 31 | 12-4 PM| Live Music 12:30-3:30PM There will be fun for everyone. Kids highlights include arts and crafts, face painting, juice flights, candy. Also enjoy live music and our special Oktoberfest food truck all day. Eastwood After Dark: Halloween Edition October 31 | 4–8 PM Dance lesson at 4 PM | Live music & dancing 5–8 PM (open 12-8) Halloween is taking over Eastwood! Put on your best costume and join us for an evening of swing dancing, live music, wine, and Halloween fun. Swing Cville will kick things off with a swing dance lesson at 4 PM, followed by live music from Zuzu’s Hot 5 from 5–8 PM. Costumes are highly encouraged! We’ll gather everyone for a Halloween costume parade during the evening, so come dressed to impress—or just dressed to have some fun. Chili Nights | Every Friday beginning Nov. 6th (NEW!) Warm up your Friday nights with Chili Night at Eastwood. Beginning November 6, join us every Friday from 5–8 p.m. for hearty chili, homemade cornbread and all the fixings, with both meat and vegetarian options available. Enjoy wine, games and music as you settle in for a cozy start to the weekend. Our full menu will also be available. Comedy Night | Thursday, November 5th Enjoy an evening of laughter for a good cause at Comedy Uncorked on Thursday, November 5, at Eastwood Farm and Winery! Presented by the Blue Ridge Mountains Rotary Club, the evening features host Antoine Scott alongside comedians Jayron, Samantha Lukasiewicz and Patrice DeVeaux, benefiting local nonprofit Hope is Everything. Doors open at 6 p.m. for wine and dining, followed by comedy and raffles from 7–9 p.m., plus silent and live auctions. Tickets are $35 per person; food and wine are sold separately. Seating is limited—get tickets at www. comedyuncorkedcville.com. Wings Over Wine Country | Saturday, November 7th 1-3 PM (open 12-8) Join us for Wings Over Wine Country on Saturday, November 7. Meet animal ambassadors from the Wildlife Center of Virginia and enjoy a fall afternoon with seasonal food, live music and activities for kids. The winery will be open from noon– 8 p.m. Enjoy special release wines featuring Buddy the Eagle on the label—every bottle sold supports the Wildlife Center’s work caring for local wildlife. RSVPs for the wildlife presentation are appreciated at megan@eastwoodfarmandwinery. com MUSIC AT EASTWOOD! Join us for the popular Porch 32

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Nights every Thursday with live music on the veranda and Eastwood After Dark on Saturdays featuring upbeat, danceable music from 5-8pm (in addition to our more mellow Saturday afternoon music program). Eastwood also hosts a range of live performances by talented local and regional musicians every Friday night and Sunday afternoons. See the Winery Calendar on our website for details. Every Thursday (open 12-8PM): Porch Nights Live Music on the Veranda 5-8PM Every Friday (open 12-8 PM): Live Music and Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration, every Friday 5-8PM Every Saturday (open 12-8 PM): Live Music 12:30-3:30PM + Eastwood After Dark with Live Music 5-8PM Every Sunday (open 12-5 PM): Live Music or Music Bingo (See the Winery Calendar on our website for details.) Also Open Monday through Wednesday 12-5 PM and Thursday 12-8PM What about the kids? Kids can share in the experience with their own juice tasting flights and cheese boards! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Winery Hours: Sunday-Wednesday (125 PM); Thursday-Saturday (12-8 PM) We look forward to welcoming you to our tasting room, seven days a week. Join us for award-winning wines, beer, and cider, as well as a delicious lunch/dinner menu. Escape to Virginia Wine Country, only five miles from Downtown Charlottesville. Open year-round, seven days a week. Pet friendly and large groups are welcome. Ample indoor and outdoor seating.

exciting lineup of new and exclusive flights, including our all-Cabernet Franc flight, showcasing one of Virginia’s signature varietals, and our LVA flight, featuring approachable, easy-drinking wines from a label with a special place in our hearts. LVA is a tribute to the owners’ sister, making these wines meaningful in more ways than one. Many of these featured wines aren’t typically available in our tasting room, so don’t miss this special opportunity to explore our expanded selection! Open 7 Days a Week Join us all week long! Enjoy extended hours every Wednesday evening during Wine Down Wednesday from 5:30–8:30 PM, featuring live music, delicious food, and your favorite Keswick wines. Wine Down Wednesday | 5:30– 8:30 PM Make the middle of the week a little more memorable with live music, delicious food, and your favorite Keswick wines. The perfect excuse to unwind with us! Live Music Every Saturday | 12–4 PM Spend your Saturdays enjoying great wine, live local music, and beautiful vineyard views. Barrel & Board Food Truck | Wednesday–Sunday | 12 PM– Close Enjoy handcrafted bites perfectly paired with your favorite wines. Last food orders taken 30 minutes before closing. Find Your Perfect Pour With Our Wine Club Exclusive benefits, incredible discounts, special events, and wines you love! Our wine club is now fully customizable, so you can choose

the wines that suit your tastes while enjoying all the perks of being part of the Keswick family. Whether you’re a longtime friend of the vineyard or planning your first visit, we’d love to welcome you for a taste of Virginia wine this October. Come celebrate Virginia Wine Month with us! Hours: Open 7 Days a Week Sunday–Tuesday & Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM Wednesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM Friday–Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM Food, flights, and open bottle service end 30 minutes prior to closing daily 1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, Virginia 22947 Tasting Room: (434) 244-3341 ext 105 tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com www.keswickvineyards.com

MERRIE MILL FARM AND VINEYARD 2024 Reserve Petit Verdot We’re thrilled to present our 2024 Petit Verdot — a bold red that thrives in Virginia’s unique climate and soils. This exceptional vintage received special treatment: over a year of French oak barrel aging followed by additional bottle rest to marry the flavors. On the nose and palate, it opens with concentrated dark stewed fruits — black cherry and plum — that segue into an earthy, savory midpalate. Gentle waves of toasted French oak lend soft vanilla and a whisper of baking spice, while fine-grained tannins and a lingering blackpepper finish give structure and length. Rich and complex now, this Petit Verdot will continue to develop gracefully over

Rt 20 near the intersection with Avon Extended (5 mi from Downtown Mall) Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 264-6727 www.eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

KESWICK VINEYARDS October at Keswick Vineyards! Celebrate Virginia Wine Month With Us! October is Virginia Wine Month, and we’re celebrating with our largest selection of wines in the tasting room all year! It’s the perfect time to discover something new, revisit an old favorite, or explore more of what makes Virginia wine so special. Join us for a guided tasting with our friendly, knowledgeable staff, or settle in with one of our specially curated wine flights and enjoy a glass (or two!) alongside the beautiful fall views. This month, we’re featuring an C-VILLE.COM

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(open 5-10PM) Details to be announced On the Virginia Wine Collective Facebook Page and the Eastwood Website or contact gabrielle@ eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Friday Sundowner’s Free Music Series- every Friday from 5:30-8:30pm, through October. Friday night we love to create a family friendly atmosphere, supporting local up and coming musicians from all over Virginia, offering a full food menu, and our award winning wines while enjoying the beautiful sunset over our western facing vines and music from our talented artists.

Production Tours and Guided Tastings We look forward to welcoming guests to the Virginia Wine Collective for tours and guided tastings. Please email our Wine Collective Coordinator, Gabrielle Thomas, if you would like to schedule a tour or guided tasting. She may be reached at gabrielle@ eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Sundays Blues and Jazz-1:004:00pm every Sunday, through October, featuring the best local Jazz and blues musicians, the perfect way finish the weekend relaxing on our patio with wine and great company.

Large Party Reservations Interested in making a large party reservation for your group? Reach out to mary@eastwoodfarmandwinery. com to book.

Hours: Friday 10:30 – 9 pm; Sat – Monday & Thursday 10:30 – 5:30 pm 594 Merrie Mill Farm Keswick, VA 22947 (434) 365-3006 www.merriemillfarm.com

About the Collective Eastwood designed the Virginia Wine Collective to include nine winemaker suites and an incubator alongside the main production area. The suites provide a space where independent winemakers can anchor a license and make their wines. The Collective has been designed to reduce the costs associated with independent winemaking, and thereby support further innovation and talent in the Monticello AVA.

PRINCE MICHEL VINEYARDS October is a wonderful time to celebrate the beauty of fall and the rich winemaking traditions of Virginia Wine Country. As the leaves begin to change and the crisp autumn air settles in, Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery invites you to raise a glass in celebration of Virginia Wine Month! Nestled in the heart of Virginia Wine Country and proudly woman-owned, Prince Michel combines exceptional wines, scenic surroundings, and warm hospitality to create the perfect autumn getaway. This month, we’re featuring our 2024 Vidal Blanc, a bright and expressive Virginia white wine from the Monticello AVA and a proud Silver Medal winner at the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup. Made from 100% Vidal Blanc and aged in stainless steel to preserve its fresh, fruit forward character, this lively wine opens with inviting aromas of fresh pineapple, green apple, and delicate citrus blossom. On the palate, vibrant orchard and tropical fruit flavors are beautifully balanced by clean, refreshing acidity and a subtle hint of honeyed richness. Crisp and zesty through the finish, this Vidal Blanc offers a lifted, fruit-driven elegance that perfectly showcases the quality and character of Virginia wines. Versatile and food friendly, our 2024 Vidal Blanc pairs beautifully with a variety of seasonal favorites. Enjoy it alongside fresh seafood or shellfish, where its bright acidity complements delicate flavors and refreshes the palate. It also makes an excellent companion to grilled chicken, fall harvest salads, and soft, creamy cheeses. Whether you’re hosting an autumn gathering, enjoying a relaxing afternoon on the patio, or planning a cozy fall dinner, this refreshing white wine is a wonderful way to celebrate the flavors of the season. SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL SECTION

October Wine of the Month Special: Celebrate Virginia Wine Month with our award-winning 2024 Vidal Blanc, available for $32.99 per 750 mL bottle. Enjoy 15% off for non-members and 20% off for Wine Club members throughout October 1–31, 2026. Discounts do not combine. • Live Music every Friday–Sunday (lineup available on our website) • Trivia every Monday, 6:00–7:30 p.m. • Tuesday Beer & Wings Specials • Happy Hour every Thursday, 3:00– 5:00 p.m. • Open 7 days a week starting at 11:00 a.m. 154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA 22725 (540) 547-3707 www.princemichel.com A Woman-Owned Business

VIRGINIA WINE COLLECTIVE Celebrate Virginia Wine Month and Harvest with Expanded Hours, Wine, Beer and Pizza Join us at Eastwood Farm and Winery’s new production facility and downtown bar and lounge featuring a pizza shop menu, winemaker wine flights and beer on tap - all with a view of the production floor. The Collective is open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5-10PM with revamped loft and shuffleboard.

Upcoming at the Collective: Winemaker Pop-Ups | Select Fridays 6-8PM (Open 5-10PM) Enjoy free samples and tour the facility with some of our independent winemakers on Fridays! Check out events on our website: (https:// eastwoodfarmandwinery.com/ virginia-wine-collective/) and Facebook page as we will be adding more dates.

Over 21 Policy You must be over 21 to visit the bar, lounge and dining room at the Collective. Current Winery Hours Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 5-10PM 1585 Avon Street Extended Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 264-6727 https://eastwoodfarmandwinery. com/virginia-wine-collective/

Winemaker Karaoke | Every Other Wednesday, October 14th and 28th; November 11th from 7-9PM (karaoke is only upstairs; downstairs bar and dining room still open as usual 5-10PM) Join us up in the loft at the Collective every other Wednesday evening. No cover required. Paint & Sip | Thursday October 22nd; November 12th (6-8PM) (Open 5-10PM) Grab a glass of wine (or your favorite drink!) and let your creativity flow in this relaxed and fun class. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a firsttime painter, the talented instructors of Blue Ridge Brushes will walk you through the painting process as you create your own masterpiece. Ticketed Events - Reserve Your Spot On the Virginia Wine Collective Facebook Page or the Eastwood Website. Mahjong with Mountain Mahj: Open Play | Thursday, October 15th and November 19th 6-8:30PM C-VILLE.COM

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1. Agglomerate 5. It flies around a rink 9. Frequent “Wait, Wait ...” panelist Poundstone 14. A thing ___ itself 15. Worker protection agcy. 16. Pompeo of “Grey’s Anatomy” 17. “___ Academy” (2026 sci-fi series with Holly Hunter) 19. It’ll come back to you 20. Spinning that will just make you more weary? 22. Airport shuttle vehicle 23. Demolishes 24. Prefix for puncture 26. Block housing? 30. ___ polloi 31. Seafood stew for young dogs? 36. “Eighth Grade” star Fisher 37. West end? 38. “Heard, chef” 42. Group of women who roam about? 45. Singer with the 2015 #1 hit “Cheerleader” 48. “Our Flag Means Death” (and real-life) pirate ___ Bonnet 49. Letters before a stage name 50. Charges 53. Plummet 56. Optimal instruction not to be questioned? 62. “Ad ___” (2019 film) 63. It may cover Watergate, but not Waterloo 64. Do the dishes, maybe 65. Upright wall timber 66. Golf goal

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More Route 7. More Often.

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EVERY 15 MINUTES Monday-Friday during peak hours only

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Expanded Route 7 service for a stronger, more connected community! Starting Monday, October 26, Route 7 will run every 15 minutes during weekday (M-F) peak hours, giving you more ways to get where you need to go. Monday–Friday (peak hours only) Every 15 minutes

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All other weekday service Every 30 minutes

Saturday service Every 30 minutes all day This is the first of several planned CAT service improvements made possible by investments from Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to fund additional driver positions to expand service.

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