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THIS WEEK Hello, Charlottesville! Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. Movie lovers rejoice: the Virginia Film Festival is back. The five-day fest, which is a program of the University of Virginia, brings us a slate of productions by leading directors, breakout actors, masterful crews, and studios of all sizes that are sure to leave audiences talking long after the credits roll.

Our coverage of the festival (p. 32) includes exclusive interviews and a critic’s guide that we hope will enhance your viewing experiences. C-VILLE’s regular film reviewer Justin Humphreys contributes a detailed list of five films you won’t want to miss, and a writeup on Kevin Jerome Everson’s suite of experimental short films. Editorial assistant Maeve Hayden pens a piece on the spellbinding new William Faulkner documentary Faulkner: The Past is Never Dead, while Irène Mathieu chats with acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni, who is the subject of her own documentary this year. Lisa Provence profiles filmmaker Ricardo Preve, and Shea Gibbs talks to young director Danny Wagner, whose first feature film will premiere at the festival.

In addition, this week’s issue overlaps with Halloween, which means the long-awaited results of the Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest are also included in the paper (p. 59).

You guys got truly gruesome this year! The competition was tough, as there was a thoroughly chilling variety of stories submitted, so I’m excited to share the most frightening entries with you. Congratulations to the super spooky winner!—Richard DiCicco

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NEWS Hoos on a roll In a shocking upset, the University of Virginia football team beat the previously undefeated University of North Carolina Tar Heels 31–27 on October 21. The Cavalier’s victory marks the first time in the program’s history that UVA has beaten a top-10 ranked team on the road—could this mark a turnaround for the Hoos?

Closing time Market Street Park’s 11pm curfew was reinstated on October 21, after originally being lifted in late September following allegations of police mistreatment of unhoused individuals. The park’s curfew was put back in place following the announcement that People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry would open its overnight shelters early this season. Despite prior announcements of police presence and road closures coinciding with the reinstatement of the curfew, neither were reportedly active at closing. Local advocates for the unhoused held a “Pack the Park” event before the park’s close, which included speeches, a march on the Downtown Mall, and sharing of personal stories.

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The council is made up of area leaders from institutions including UVA, the Legal Aid Justice Center, and the Public Housing Association of Residents.

The October 20 event highlighted the college’s ongoing efforts to engage with leaders in Albemarle and Charlottesville on key issues. Notable efforts highlighted at the event included the university’s commitment to paying employees and contractors a living wage, the hiring focused Pipelines and Pathways Program, and anticipated land allocations for affordable housing.

Speaking about the council’s work, President Jim Ryan stressed the importance of the university investing resources, funds, and time into Charlottesville.

“People stop talking about potential solutions because they think they’re really expensive,” he said.

Beyond specific action items and goals, panel members emphasized their hope that the council will engage community members. “We are always looking for people to sit on the President’s Council,” said Harold Folley, civil rights and racial justice organizer for the LAJC. “This is some real stuff, this is happening … it’s actually taking action and doing something,” said Folley. “We’ve been getting stuff done for the last five years.

I think the great thing is it’s finally coming together.”

Surrounded by members of his council, UVA President Jim Ryan discussed his hopes to strengthen the relationship between the university and the Charlottesville community.

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Despite concerns sparked by dwindling stock on shelves, Charlottesville staple Reid Super Save Market is not planning on closing, according to owners.

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After months of investigation, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced on October 20 that his office had completed an external review of the November 13, 2022, shooting at the University of Virginia. UVA anticipates releasing the report—which looks at the school’s policies, actions, and threat assessment protocol—to the public in early November. The same day Miyares announced the review’s completion, accused shooter Christopher Jones Jr. appeared in court and waived his right to a speedy trial.

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In front of City Hall and the Free Speech Wall, local author Jocelyn Nicole Johnson spoke to a crowd of roughly 50 people who had gathered by the Banned Bookmobile.

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book for their child, in which case they may contact the school to request an alternative.

Current ACPS policy allows for this, and I am comfortable with the existing policy.”

In the 55th District House of Delegates race, candidates Amy Laufer and Steve Harvey hold distinct views on book banning.

“We know that this extreme agenda is trying to erase history and give us a narrow view of life,” says Laufer, who attended the October 18 event. “As everyone keeps saying, ‘Let stories be told and heard.’ And this is the only way to build community, hearing other people’s perspectives.”

Though opposed to book banning, Harvey does support “the curation of books for elementary schools.”

“I believe there should be transparent and judicious processes for determining which books are appropriate for the various age groups,” he wrote in a statement to CVILLE. “Parents, teachers, librarians, and the School Board should be involved in the curation process.”

Beyond offering an opportunity for candidates to share their platforms and concerns about censorship, the Banned Bookmobile’s visit gave young readers an opportunity to pick up some new materials.

“I just really wanted to come, too,” says Lennox, a local elementary schooler who attended the event with her mom and younger brother. “I just really love reading books.”

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ocal politicians, authors, and readers alike turned out to the Downtown Mall to visit the Banned Bookmobile on October 18.

Across Virginia, the number of book challenges has risen dramatically in recent years, with several school systems pulling content and local governments, including the Warren County Board of Supervisors, restricting library funding over titles.

In Charlottesville, controversy exploded this summer after an unauthorized recording of Johnson Elementary School students reading ABC Pride by Louie Stowell and Elly Barnes was aired on Fox “Primetime” with Jesse Waters. During the Banned Bookmobile’s stop on the Downtown Mall, event organizers and local leaders spoke about how book challenges most frequently target LGBTQ and Black and brown authors and stories.

“I believe that we all deserve a variety of books,” said Jocelyn Nicole Johnson, author of My Monticello, in a speech in front of the Banned Bookmobile. “Books that reflect part of us back to ourselves like a mirror, and books that let us in on the experiences of other people, who may look or live or love differently than we do, like windows.”

“Book bans are being used not like a shield, but like a weapon. Injuring communities, consolidating power in the hands of a few, and taking away the freedom of countless others to choose for themselves and their children what they would like to read,” Johnson said. “Book banning is part of a larger effort to police whose stories get to matter.”

Started by progressive political action group MoveOn, the Banned Bookmobile was created in response to the popularization of book bans by Florida governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis. By handing out commonly challenged books and sharing stories of their impact, MoveOn hopes to increase awareness of

censorship efforts and access to controversial literature.

“Charlottesville is in a really key location, both for a lot of the local elections and also for the state election,” said Mana Kharrazi, rapid response campaign director at MoveOn. “We’ve had a great experience with the folks here in the community and the leaders and those who are candidates coming out and just all universally being in support of books and the freedom to read and the freedom to learn.”

Despite limited local appetite for bans, upcoming legislative and local elections could determine the viability of future book challenges.

Currently running unopposed for the 54th District House of Delegates seat, Katrina Callsen, who spoke at the Banned Bookmobile event, shared her pride in Charlottesville’s widespread support for protecting access to books and knowledge. Though she did encounter some calls for censorship while serving on the Albemarle County School Board, Callsen says, “I think we have a really great slate of elected leaders and candidates that have made it so that [book bans are] not really a big issue in our community.”

Other local candidates shared their concerns about censorship. “I think banning books denies kids part of our human experience,” says Allison Spillman, candidate for the Albemarle County School Board at-large seat. “I think that it’s the mission of our public schools to teach all kids from all backgrounds, all ethnicities, all identities, and they need to see themselves in the materials that they’re reading.”

Spillman’s opponent Meg Bryce emphasized her own opposition to book banning in a message to C-VILLE. “We shouldn’t shield students from ‘thorny subjects,’” she wrote. “They should read about a time when racism was tolerated, precisely so that they may recognize the evil and how many people were complicit in it. There may be reasons that a parent has a concern over a particular

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While the petition cites many points of contention, no potential solutions or alternate courses of action were given besides replacing Haas.

Haas addressed the school board following the vote to extend his contract, saying, “My job is a humbling job, I am not perfect, and that is why I make it a point to learn something new everyday. Many days I don’t have a choice. It’s also why I am so focused on ensuring that our leaders and staff have the resources and support they need to fulfill that mission.”

For McArtor and other detractors of Haas, the sudden vote came as a surprise and a disappointment. “I think it was a slap in the face for parents and teachers,” he says. “Not only did they do this with no public input, when ACPS loves to send out surveys for everything, but there’s never been a survey of, ‘Hey, do you support the continuation of the superintendent? Or do you think he’s doing a good job?’”

At press time, ACPS had not responded to a request for comment on the exclusion of the contract vote from the school board meeting agenda.

While McArtor is upset with the board’s decision to keep Haas on as superintendent, he is committed to improving ACPS through oversight. “There’s not a wish or a desire for him to continue failing at his position, because … if he’s succeeding, the school system is succeeding and my kids are succeeding,” he says. “But … the shortfalls have been noticed. And he’s definitely under much more of a watchful eye than he was before.”

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n a surprise move, the Albemarle County School Board voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Matthew Haas’ contract on October 12 despite a petition calling for the administrator’s removal. Neither the discussion of the administrator’s contract or the vote were listed on the meeting’s agenda.

At the sparsely attended meeting, some school board members expressed their support for Haas and directly acknowledged the petition. “The reasons cited in that petition are either erroneous in attributing [decisions] to Matt, or show a misunderstanding of the issues,” said Kate Acuff, vicechair and Jack Jouett magisterial district representative. Specifically, Acuff addressed the petition’s criticism of Haas’ role in the school renaming process, which was prompted and approved by the school board.

Other members of the board echoed these sentiments, arguing that Haas brings stability to the district and cannot be solely blamed for issues noted in the petition.

“I know that this school district needs the stability that Dr. Haas brings for the next number of years to continue to move us forward,” said Rebecca Berlin, White Hall magisterial district appointee. “I’ve spoken to a number of constituents, a large number of teachers, a large number of parents in the last year, and everyone feels like we have the momentum moving forward.”

The “Hire a New ACPS Superintendent” petition was started on August 20 by ACPS parent Paul McArtor, and quickly garnered signatures from other community members concerned about Haas’ performance as superintendent. Signees took issue with Haas’ handling of transportation, the school renaming process, the achievement gap, and communication. Also mentioned was Haas’ “failure to understand and consider ramifications” during the bus driver shortage, when the district informed parents and guardians of bus seat limitations mere weeks before the start of the school year.

“Dr. Haas has lost the confidence and trust of the public, including parents, teachers, bus drivers, staff, administrators, and students,” reads the petition, which gained 1,644 supporters before being closed.

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differentiating maximum densities,” said Sunshine Mathon, PHA executive director. fter several years of discussion, the “More density in historically exclusionary Charlottesville Planning Commisneighborhoods, less density in anti-dission has recommended a new zonplacement zones.” ing code that will increase the amount of Several properties in this new area with buildable space within city limits. single-family homes have traded at high The appointed body has recommended the sales prices since being identified in the restoration of an idea to limit development Comprehensive Plan as “Sensitive Comin areas of the city identified as more prone munities” more than two years ago. One to displacement of Black and other minority is 905 Page Street, which sold for $600,000 residents. That is in addition to a last-minute on October 6. That’s a lot higher than the change to restrict development on Preston $30,000 that Loft Realty and Investments Avenue unless there is community input. paid for the lot in September 2017.

In the new Residential Core NeighborVice Chair and Commissioner Carl hood A district, property owners could Schwarz, a resident of the 10th and Page only build one unit on a lot, but they could neighborhood, had some concern about add two more units if the existing structure the overlay. is not torn down. As many as six units “People who have lived in the neighborcould be built if all the additional units hood forever, born in the ‘50s, lived their were guaranteed as affordable. entire lives,” Schwarz said. “Are we cutting The total building footprint allowed on out that personal wealth by doing this?” a property in these zones would be red’Oronzio claimed the restrictions had stricted to 2,500 square feet for one unit, the support of the neighborhood. but 3,000 if there were two units.

“We seem to have a pretty loud and clear “The idea is to prevent McMansions,” said signal that neighborhood preservation and Commissioner Philip d’Oronzio before the housing preservation without developer Planning Commission’s October 18 vote. invasion is heavily weighted against value,” d’Oronzio is a member of the Housing Advid’Oronzio said. sory Committee who argued that the restricd’Oronzio said there would still be value tions are necessary. The executive director of even with fewer development rights. One Piedmont Housing Alliance briefed Council example is the $510,000 sales price on July on the reasons why earlier this month.

28 for 326 10 ½ Street NW, a property with “The anti-displacement zones overlay two structures. The previous owners had … grew out of this assessment and attempt purchased that property in January 2017 to redistribute development pressure by for $90,000.

Council’s public hearing on the Development Code has not yet been scheduled At the same time, other planks of the Cville Plans Together initiative are also being implemented, such as the spending of at least $10 million per year on affordable units.

This week, the governing body of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority agreed to purchase 1642 Meridian Street in the Belmont neighborhood for $255,000 in funds to be later approved by City Council. At the same meeting, they agreed to refinancing of a $5 million loan used to The shaded properties will have the fewest help cover the purchase of 74 units scatdevelopment rights in the city if Council agrees tered across the city. Council paid the with a Planning Commission other $5 million for that project. recommendation to include them.

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GREENFIELDS FARM

Circa 1904, Greek Revival-style home on 753 acres.

Updated residence with a grand center hall floor plan. Widows peak offers 360 degree views! Streams, ponds, 48-stall horse barn, indoor riding, paddocks, and trails. 25 miles from UVA. MLS#638899 $6,295,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

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BLENHEIM ROAD

Stunning modern-day log cabin privately situated on 22.58 acres with luxurious, yet rustic 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath residence. Located in the tranquil countryside less than 15 miles south of Charlottesville.

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Live in luxury in spacious 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath condo, walk to Downtown Mall in minutes. Open floor plan with tall ceilings, large windows capturing urban & pastoral views. Superb quality construction, beautiful gourmet kitchen, 3 terraces including huge rooftop terrace with views from Downtown Mall to Monticello. Indoor parking, condo surrounded by greenspace with gardens and lawn in park-like atmosphere.

Excellent value at $567/finished square foot. MLS#634149 $1,690,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

SYCAMORE RUN

Beautifully renovated 4-BR, 3.5-BA oasis perched on 28-acres, affording breathtaking mtn. views. Main level living, new kitchen, wood burning FP, multiple garages, fiber internet, whole house generator. Meticulously designed gardens and detached cottage.

MLS#646232 $1,345,000 Court Nexsen 646.660.0700

WOODLANDS ROAD

Stunning 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with 4,115 fin.sq.ft. of immaculate living space situated on over 2 pristine and landscaped acres only 5 miles west of the City of Charlottesville. MLS#641366 $1,295,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

HIGHER GROUND

27 acre estate, mountaintop retreat with 11,400 sf., 8 BR, 6.5 BA residence with many outside terraces, decks & unsurpassed panoramic mountain views! 10 miles to famed Omni Homestead Resort, 2 miles to the airport. Visit: www.highergroundva.org Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076/Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

GREEN ACRES

Pastoral views from this 3-bedroom brick home set on over 159 acres in Southern Albemarle. Ideal for farming with fenced pastures and ample water sources. Property is not under easement and has 4 division rights. MLS#630428 $1,685,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

RUNNING DEER DRIVE

Updated brick residence on a 3.25 acre lot. Convenient one level floor plan with living room/library, dining room, fully equipped eat-in kitchen, family room, master bedroom with bathroom, two additional bedrooms and hall bathroom. The current owners have done a total kitchen update with new stainless appliances, cabinets and granite counter tops. Hardwood floors, new roof and oversized rear deck. Lot is level and partially fenced. Easy access to Charlottesville, UVA and I-64 for points east. MLS#643033 $469,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

NORTHWOODS

Magnificent 16.5 acre estate with stately c. 1860 main house. Renovated in 2017 with stunning kitchen remodel, expanded great room, updated bathrooms.

Complemented by guest cottage and carriage house with 5-bay garage. Gracious porches, brick terraces, and stone retaining walls. MLS#642190 $4,500,000 Court Nexsen 646.660.0700

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Former house of noted local architect Floyd E. Johnson, on the banks of Totier Creek. Thoughtfully renovated and expanded, 5 BR, 3 full and 2 half BA. Guest house, 2-bay garage, pool, equipment shed plus 130 acres of open and wooded land. MLS#639196 $2,475,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

RED HILL

10 miles south of Charlottesville, a beautiful 283 acres, rolling to hilly, mostly wooded tract, borders Walnut Creek Park, with lake and miles of trails.

This land has pastures, trails, creeks and a river! Many homesites, NO EASEMENTS. MLS#634310 $1,995,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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GIBSON’S HOLLOW

Ivy area! A 249 + acre hidden, private Arcadia controlling its own little valley up to the mountain ridge top building sites. Multiple parcels and subdivision rights make it a conservation easement candidate. Backs up to Bundoran Farm. MLS#634183 $3,250,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.112

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Investment/Assemblage opportunity between University of Virginia and Charlottesville’s dynamic Downtown Mall. Property is being targeted to be classified to RX-5 in the new city zoning ordinance. MLS#30850340 $875,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

MEADOWLARK FARM

22-acre equestrian property, 12 miles from Charlottesville, features a completely renovated residence nestled on a knoll overlooking the pool and the Mechums River and captures a magnificent view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. MLS#640137 $3,195,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

GARTH ROAD

11.73-acre, buildable lot in Western Albemarle! One of a kind location and a rare opportunity to purchase a large lot in an estate neighborhood 10 minutes to town. 2 division rights and is gently rolling with a small stream bisecting the property. MLS#628219 $745,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

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Great building lot in Ivy! Over 2.5 acres less than 6 miles to Charlottesville and UVA. Your future dream home could sit on this beautiful, wooded land, the perfect combination of country and city access.

Murray Elementary School District. MLS#634897 $165,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

ARDWOOD ROAD

Well constructed home just four miles north of the City. Set on 1.45 acres - great outdoor space for gardens. Home is in need of some renovation, but given quality construction & excellent location, it’s worthy of the investment. MLS#638788 $495,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

FRAYS GRANT

Just outside Charlottesville near Earlysville. This 4.75 acre lot is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac that provides privacy and a quite setting among towering hardwoods, and is convenient the CHO airport and shopping. MLS#640510 $125,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

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

OXFORD HILLS

Well maintained 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2-story residence in the lovely community of Oxford Hills - super convenient to the shopping areas of Greene and Northern Albemarle counties, NGIC and only 13 miles to the City of Charlottesville! MLS#645604 $384,900 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

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When it comes to ageism, we What’s more, Leipzig argues, often have no one to blame but a better understanding of the ourselves. A good-natured pro- changes that occur as we age, test against being offered a se- and what we can do to adapt to nior discount, getting an AAPR those changes, can “help people invite in the mail, or a self-dep- understand that there are lots recating aside about one’s age of things that you can do to are familiar and curious signals adapt to your new normal as you of our discomfort. They might age and have an enjoyable, enseem innocent enough, but they gaged, meaningful life.” help reinforce the idea that agFor instance, understanding ing is something meant to be that your symptoms of an illness avoided, delayed, or even defied. can change, that your body reWhich can lead to some pretty acts to medications differently, delusional thinking. Indeed, or that energy levels, sleep patwhen we say someone appears terns, eyesight and hearing to be “aging backward” it’s strength, and muscle flexibility meant as a compliment, even can all change as you age though we know it’s impossible doesn’t have to lead to frustraand would likely be a nightmare tion and despair. It simply means if it wasn’t. paying closer attention to your Asked why she titled her new health, seeking your doctor’s book “Honest Aging: An Insid- advice, eating consciously, stayer’s Guide to the Second Half of ing active, and reducing stress.

Life,” physician and author It means changing your attitude Rosanne Leipzig recently told and adapting to your situation. the Washington Post it was beOf course, that’s easier said cause “so much of what’s out than done. We know that ageism there is dishonest, claiming to and negative attitudes about teach people how to age back- aging are all around us. And that ward.” facing one’s mortality and the “I think it’s time we say, ‘This is changes our bodies go through it; this is who we are,’ and admit can be difficult. But we also how lucky we are to have all know that carrying negative these years of extra time,” said self-perceptions about aging is Leipzig. having a profound impact on our It’s a refreshing idea. Instead health and health systems. Reof internalizing all the negative searchers at Yale found that messaging about aging, instead negative views about aging are of taking a gallows humor ap- associated with all the most exproach, why not take a practical pensive health conditions in look at the situation? For start- America - heart disease, lung ers, as Leipzig alludes to, great- disease, diabetes, musculoskeler life expectancy is allowing etal disorders, and injuries. The more people to live longer. estimated cost of ageism, Yale Something we should be cele- researchers found, was $63 bilbrating. As a result, aging hap- lion per year! pens over a longer period and “Never say never,” Leipzig said. isn’t the same experience for “There is almost always someeveryone. thing that can be done to im“Predictable changes occur, prove your situation as you grow but not necessarily at the same older if you’re willing to do it.” time or in the same sequence,” David McNair handles commusaid Leipzig. “There’s no more nications, media relations, and heterogeneous a group than social media efforts for JABA. older people.”

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In these pages, we barely scratch the surface with a small sample of (the many) films that deserve attention—Kevin Jerome Everson’s thought-provoking shorts, the hyperlocal filmmaking of Ricardo Preve and Danny Wagner, plus the honor of hearing poet and activist Nikki Giovanni reflect on her muse.

And there’s so much more. This year’s VAFF is bookended by musical greatness, opening with Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro, and closing with Jon Batiste’s poignant, personal journey depicted in American Symphony.

The Disappearance of Shere Hite introduces a forgotten sex educator and feminist, whose groundbreaking research on female pleasure rocked American society in the ‘70s. And in No Ordinary Campaign, the camera bears witness to a couple’s battle with ALS, and their efforts to spark a healthcare revolution.

Time and reality warp and bend in All of Us Strangers, a romantic and dreamy ghost tale starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal. In Dream Scenario, Nicolas Cage stars as a directionless family man who starts appearing in the dreams and nightmares of strangers. Stars like Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Anne Hathaway, and Colman Domingo give moving performances in the films May December, Eileen, and Rustin.

In a festival with 120-plus programs that inspire, challenge, and surprise, there’s just too much to write about.

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Known as one of the foremost authors in the Black Arts Movement, poet Nikki Giovanni has published political and inspirational work since the 1960s.

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his year’s Virginia Film Festival features Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project, a new documentary that chronicles the life, work, and enduring legacy of the titular poet. Going to Mars has already garnered much buzz: At its Sundance premiere earlier this year, the film received the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary award.

Produced and directed by Michèle Stephenson and Joe Brewster, the film features Giovanni’s poetry, which has enjoyed the popular spotlight for over half a century, overlaid by captivating visuals as well as archival footage. Going to Mars places Giovanni’s work in the context of historical events, social movements—from the Black Arts Movement to Black Lives Matter—and the poet’s personal life. This contextualization illustrates how Giovanni’s appeal is rooted in her ability to weave the political and personal into deeply evocative poems. Ahead of the festival, C-VILLE Weekly had the opportunity to ask Nikki Giovanni a few questions.

You are well known for writing poems that reach across generations, chronicling family and societal histories. What impact do you hope this film might have on writers, especially Black poets, who view it now and in the future?

If I could compare this documentary to any other film I would say The Godfather. The history and the love and the acceptance of duty are, I hope, in it.

C-VILLE: Many folks—including myself—are so looking forward to viewing Going to Mars. Could you talk about what the filmmaking process was like for you? How much were you able to contribute to the artistic vision of the project?

Nikki Giovanni: Mostly I tried to stay out of the way. My contribution was already [there], so I wanted Michèle and Joe to create from my thoughts and creations. I must add I was thrilled at how they used the future with history, which is pretty much how I think.

You’ve talked elsewhere about your quest not to let the world negatively influence you. At a time when so much is happening, and news of these happenings is so readily available to us 24/7, what helps you maintain that inner sanctum?

I avoid what I believe is called social media. I never argue to, at, or with people for whom I have no intellectual respect. I have a great belief in the strength of our ancestors who passed their wisdom along through The Spirituals. I prefer happiness.­—Irène Mathieu

What excites you most about where American poetry is today?

The voice of Black Americans has continually evolved. We are now at rap but another tone is coming.

People all over are writing and reading poetry. There are festivals and there are classes. Wow! A lot of folk used to not even know about poetry who are now a part of its growth.

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Shot on 16mm film in Charlottesville, Danny Wagner’s For the Taking fuses a homegrown heist plot with a cast of varied acting experience.

“I got really excited about the idea of capturing their little idiosyncratic mistakes to create natural moments,” the filmmaker says. “And I think the natural occurrences make you feel excited for them to succeed. It has been a long, rocky process to get it finished, but it does live by that principle—a spontaneous, authentic, and organic set of characters.”

Wagner also sees For the Taking’s homemade quality as a plus in modern distribution.

Could he move the film over to YouTube at

October 29 | Culbreth Theatre | With discussion some point? Cut the whole thing up and turn it into TikToks? Take it on the road and show it outdoors on projectors? He’s open to anything if it means more people see his movie.

“For the Taking has only taken my money so far, but everyone who has worked on this film has equity in it, and if the film succeeds, we all succeed,” Wagner says. “We all see it as a stepping stone, and I am really happy with what we made. It’s breezy, authentic, and heartfelt. I think there’s an audience for it.”—Shea Gibbs

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department or offer a filmmaking major, Wagner cut his teeth in the media studies department with a film theory concentration and by taking on internships. A work-study he completed with casting and production agency arvold. was particularly enlightening, he says.

“That was an amazing way to understand the film scene not just in Virginia, but along the East Coast and Eastern Seaboard,” Wagner says. “I made a reel of the actors they had in big projects—‘House of Cards,’ ‘Turn,’ and others—and all the talent they had helped cultivate in Virginia really opened my eyes.”

Wagner says For the Taking, a 77-minute heist flick, was a happy accident of the 2020 pandemic. The emerging filmmaker and thenLos Angeles resident was forced back to his hometown of Charlottesville when work dried up. Staying in touch with other industry folks in Virginia, New York, L.A., and beyond, he hatched an idea: Write a script about a guy down on his luck and forced into a caper, cast two unknowns as lead actors, bring in more experienced thespians to guide the newbies, and film the whole thing in rustic 16mm.

The result is an eccentric movie with a raw edge that Wagner believes he was only able to capture using a couple guys new to the silver screen.

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anny Wagner knows he’s a baby in the modern movie biz.

The young filmmaker has worked as a production assistant for major television studios on shows like “Young Sheldon” and as a production coordinator on multiple feature films. But he says he’s still “not there yet” when it comes to making it in Hollywood.

Wagner’s own first feature film, For the Taking, could be the break he’s been looking for.

The movie will premiere at the Virginia Film Festival on Sunday.

“The Virginia Film Festival is the first film festival I ever knew, and getting to have our world premiere there is in some ways a climax,” Wagner says. “Its reputation is prestigious, but it also gives movies like ours that are made in the area a chance to shine in a larger venue.”

Wagner, a Charlottesville native and UVA grad, has filmmaking in his blood. Both his parents are documentarians, and he began learning about producing movies when he was “in the single digits.”

The single digits wasn’t so long ago for Wagner—he graduated from UVA in 2018—and his passion for cinema has persisted over the past two decades. He found his voice as an actor in school productions and at Live Arts, and while the university doesn’t have a film

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Five films you don’t want to miss at VAFF 2023 The Holdovers

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obel Prize-winning author William Faulkner arrived at the University of Virginia more than 60 years ago to begin his tenure as the first writer-in-residence.

During his time in Charlottesville, Faulkner visited English classes, kept office hours, worked on his novel The Mansion, and left a lasting impact on the area’s literary, and wine, scene (His descendants own and run Knight’s Gambit Vineyard in Crozet.)

Faulkner: The Past is Never Dead, a new documentary from director Michael Modak-Truran, explores the life and work of the renownedyet-flawed literary figure. Using a variety of storytelling techniques, including interviews, archival photographs, and newspaper images, the film immerses viewers in Faulkner’s world, paying special attention to his sometimes paradoxical words on race.

“Faulkner’s ‘unflinching gaze’ dissected issues of race relations, equality, and civil rights— themes that continue to resonate today,” says the doc’s Executive Producer Anita Modak-Truran, who speaks at this year’s Virginia Film Festival. “Faulkner’s relevance is painfully obvious.

The issues of race and change that animated Faulkner’s writing were, and are, at the forefront of the American zeitgeist.”

Though Faulkner is frequently lauded for his at-the-time progressive views about Black Americans and racial equality in his writing, he sometimes made racist remarks. Modak-Tru-

ran says the documentary avoids presenting Faulkner through a revisionist history lens, and instead lets viewers untangle the good and the bad for themselves.

What sets The Past is Never Dead apart from other documentaries is its captivating reenactments, historical locations, and original score. The camera follows Faulkner through five decades, and steps inside real haunts from his past, including his Mississippi home Rowan

Faulkner: The Past is Never Dead October 29 | Violet Crown 5 | With discussion Oak. When casting an actor to play the writer, filmmakers landed on Academy Award-nominee Eric Roberts.

“It gave me chills watching Eric from the set monitor navigating a spectrum of emotions,” says Modak-Truran. “[He] cracked through the contemplative Faulkner’s surface and traveled to internal places we may not want to see, like when he tells his daughter Jill, that ‘no one remembers Shakespeare’s child.’ It’s like a gut punch. Eric makes Faulkner’s words his own.

His narration, in particular, is so richly nuanced that it lulls us into the heart of a troubled soul who is trying to understand the world around him.”—Maeve Hayden

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Denny Tedesco’s excellent 2008 documentary The Wrecking Crew shone a spotlight on some of the 1960s pop music industry’s greatest unsung session musicians. In Immediate Family, Tedesco continues his coverage of extraordinary studio players into the 1970s singer-songwriter movement. Tedesco’s interviewees include these backing musicians, professionally nicknamed “The Immediate Family,” and many of the musical superstars whose sound they contributed (largely anonymously) to, like Stevie Nicks, Neil Young, Carole King, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt. (October 27, Violet Crown 3)

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Director Alexander Payne is a devoted cinephile who loves the style of intimate, wryly funny, character-driven films that were plentiful 50 years ago but are now nearly extinct. Payne’s films honor this bygone era of storytelling in welcome ways, including his newest work, The Holdovers.

Set in 1970, the reliable Paul Giamatti stars as a miserable New England boarding school teacher who forges unlikely bonds with a student (Dominic Sessa) and the school’s chief cook (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) while they’re stuck together over Christmas break. Based on extensive positive buzz, The Holdovers looks very promising.

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Leonard Bernstein’s (Cooper) complex relationship with his wife, actress Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan). Bernstein’s extraordinary career and his romantic life are definitely rich material to work with, and the initial consensus is that Cooper has noticeably matured as a director since his acclaimed A Star is Born. (October 25, The Paramount Theater)

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or many years, filmmaker and UVA film professor Kevin Jerome Everson has figured prominently in Charlottesville’s moviemaking community. His experimental films have continually bypassed cinematic conventions in favor of “formal exercises,” he explains. A regular Virginia Film Festival guest, Everson will screen nine shorts on Friday, “all shot this calendar year,” he notes, and marked by his idiosyncratic style.

Everson’s suite of films focuses on disparate subjects, including birdwatchers; a drive-in theater; and a zoologist returning an

Robot Dreams Spanish animator Pablo Berger’s Robot Dreams, based on Sara Varon’s graphic novel, looks to be the kind of thoughtful, challenging animated feature that rarely gets made or released in America anymore.

Sadly, ambitious productions like this usually get ground under by big studios’ animated spectacles. Grab your chance to see this film about a lonely anthropomorphic dog and his robot companion in 1980s New York while you can. (October 28, Violet Crown 1 & 2)

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They Shot the Piano Player Directors Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal filmed They Shot the Piano Player in stylized “limited” animation built on Trueba’s research into the 1976 disappearance of bossa nova pianist Francisco Tenório, Jr. Jeff Goldblum voices Trueba’s on-screen standin, a fictional reporter seeking closure to this gifted musician’s story. Audio from actual interviews with Tenório’s family and peers are interwoven in animated form throughout this visually and musically vibrant film. (October 27, Violet Crown 6 & 7)—Justin Humphreys

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endangered Puerto Rican crested toad from the Detroit Zoo to its homeland. Conventional Hollywood fare, this is not.

Practice, Practice, Practice meditates on monuments’ removal through its subject, Richard Bradley. “They call him ‘the original monument taker-downer’ because he climbed a flagpole three times to take

down a Confederate flag in San Francisco,” Everson says.

The most technically challenging film was Boyd v. Denton, shot at the Ohio State Reformatory in Everson’s hometown, Mansfield, Ohio. The title refers to the 1990 court case that got the reformatory closed for overcrowding and brutal living conditions.

To convey a sense of the prison’s environment, Everson says he shot “a maximum of four frames of 920 cells. ... It’s animation— just going 24 frames per second. ... It took like six-and-a-half hours to make because I had to walk into every cell,” Everson laughs.

“The Ohio State Reformatory is the highest cellblock on earth: it’s six stories high. ...

[Filming] it took forever.”

Although these films’ subjects vary wildly, Everson sees a theme that binds his more character-driven pieces. He says, “It’s mostly ... just making the invisible visible. Because we always think that things are automatically being done but there’s somebody waking up in the morning and doing these things for the public.”

Through these shorts, Everson wants his audience to come away knowing “that there’s other ways of presenting cinema,” he explains.

“There’s other ways of presenting content. It’s not just storytelling—sometimes the situations are pretty good, too. And there’s all kinds of stories being told.”—Justin Humphreys

Boyd v. Denton is one of nine new short films by Kevin Jerome Everson.

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doran boy and the MS-13 says ‘either you join or die.’” Same for a young woman tapped to be a gang girlfriend.

He gave all the migrants the option to remain anonymous, and he was a little surprised at the number who gave their names. “I think that reflects a need for people to be humanized,” says Preve.

Preve, 66, made a career change in the early 2000s, moving from agroforestry to filmmaking. One of his earliest documentaries, Chagas: A Hidden Affliction, brought attention to a rampant disease that’s pretty

Sometime, Somewhere October 28 | Culbreth Theatre | With discussion much unheard of in the United States. Since then, he’s made almost 30 productions for television and film, most recently, From Sudan to Argentina.

Sometime, Somewhere is a more personal film for Preve. He tells film students at Light House Studio to pick a story they’re uniquely qualified to tell. “Immigrating from Latin America to Charlottesville is something I was uniquely qualified to tell,” he says.

And this story came with a special perk. “I got to sleep at home every night,” he says. “It was wonderful to stay in my hometown and shoot a film here.”—Lisa Provence

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of the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, at the University of Virginia’s Memorial to Enslaved Laborers.

The Irish also play a part in the local immigration story. Fleeing the potato famine, they built the Blue Ridge Tunnel in the 1850s. And on Heather Heyer Way, Preve films where white supremacy took off its mask.

Preve links The Grapes of Wrath’s Joads, who were escaping the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma, to the immigrant experience. “Substitute Garcia or Gonzales for Joad, and it’s the same story,” he says. “This is a repeating story in American history. People are exploited and they’re considered less than human.”

Preve didn’t ask about the immigration status of the people he interviews in the film, some of whom he found through Sin Barreras— Without Barriers—an organization that supports the Hispanic community.

“At first, people were worried I was undercover ICE,” he says. Then they heard his Argentinian-accented Spanish. “The rest of Latin America finds it amusing,” he explains.

“It’s like a person from Alabama going to New York City. They realized we could not be undercover.”

The migrants and the immigration attorneys he talks to paint a dire picture of how the decisions to come to America are made.

“If you’re facing execution or starvation or rape, your choice is to either accept your fate or cross the border,” he says. “It is a death sentence to be a 15-year-old Salva-

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hings have changed a lot since Ricardo Preve arrived at the bus station in Charlottesville in 1977 without money or a passport. There weren’t many Latinos in town then, and he found the locals welcoming, if ignorant about Latin America.

“It was so easy to become a citizen in the ’80s,” recalls Preve. When he became eligible for American citizenship, his boss called his congressman, who called a federal judge, and Preve was sworn in the next day. “I think the whole process took 48 hours from beginning to end.”

Now, he says, there’s no path to citizenship, and the current waiting time for a Mexican is 22 years.

“I feel the attitude toward foreigners has changed,” says Preve, who was born in Argentina. He cites September 11, 2001, January 6, 2021, and August 12, 2017, as “moments that exacerbated and brought out things that may have been here, but were hidden.”

His latest film, Sometime, Somewhere, is “a reflection on my past after being in this town for 45 years,” he says. He uses Charlottesville to tell the story, not only of contemporary migrants, but of this country’s history of immigration.

Preve had an advantage many immigrants don’t have. His aunt, Countess Judith Gyurky, also an immigrant who fled Hungary during World War II, established a horse farm in Batesville. “They received me with open arms,” he recalls.

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CHISWELL FARM WINERY 2021 Petit Manseng Dry with tropical fruit notes, our Petit Manseng is perfect to enjoy as the weather transitions to the fall. With a medium body, this wine showcases flavors of pineapple, lychee, and yellow florals, making it a great wine to pair with food. Enjoy with seared salmon filets, goat cheeses, or even angel food cake!

A historic Jeffersonian estate nestled in the Virginia countryside, Chiswell Farm & Winery invites guests to delight in locally-crafted vintages, panoramic views, and warm hospitality. With a glass in hand, savor the breathtaking scenery from a rocking chair on our covered porch. Gather with friends around a dining table on the lawn to share a build-your-own charcuterie board. Or cozy up with a loved one in the historic and inviting Greenwood home. Whether you want to come up to the bar for a chat or spread out a blanket for a private picnic, there are countless ways to enjoy the best that Virginia wine country has to offer.

We serve our award-winning wines by the glass, bottle, and flight, plus seasonal specialty beverages and a tasteful selection of local and gourmet snacks. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food to enjoy with our wines.

Ages 21+ only, no dogs or other pets permitted on the property.

For a family-friendly experience, visit our wine shops at Chiles Peach Orchard or Carter Mountain Orchard. Make sure to check out our exciting events calendar online to stay up-to-date on all things happening at Chiswell!

Sundays (1 – 4 PM) - Sippin’ Sunday with live music Nov. 5th - Candle Making with Stephanie (advance registration required) Seasonal Hours: Wednesday–Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM Friday: 11 AM–8 PM • Saturday: 11 AM–7 PM • Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM 430 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood, VA 22943 434.252.2947 • www.chilesfamilyorchards.com/chiswell

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2022 Vidal Blanc Our 2022 Vidal Blanc is characterized by a refreshing acidity, medium bodied and notes of tangerine, orange blossom and honeydew melon. Great paired with pork, poultry and Asian dishes. One of our favorites with Thanksgiving turkey dinner, it can handle all the flavors on the Thanksgiving menu. Enjoy through 2025, but limited production so don’t wait too long to enjoy this perfect example of how good Vidal Blanc can be!

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A few notes from winegrower and owner, Dave Drillock: If you are planning a visit, come for the wine and enjoy the chill.

We are down to earth and love to share our enthusiasm for wine.

We just revel in what we do, growing, making and selling wine!

Open 7 days a week, 11am to 5pm, we offer our 100% Virginia wine by the bottle, glass, flight or tasting. Enjoy your visit at our meadow-like setting in rural Louisa County. We offer wellspaced indoor and outdoor seating and customers are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets, chairs and blankets. Children and pets are welcome, but pets must

always remain outside of buildings and on a leash. Our friendly staff focuses on serving quality wine at a great escape! For more information, visit our website, www.53rdwinery.com.

Live music on Saturdays, chill time on Sundays! Check our website www.53rdwinery.com for details.

Oct. 28th- Live music by Luke Bobbitt and Raclette on the Run Food Truck Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm 13372 Shannon Hill Rd Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com.

CASTLE HILL FARM CIDERY Terrestrial Cider Fall harvest in a glass! Earthy and herbaceous Terrestrial pays tribute to tannic harvest blends. Apples include Black Twig, Winesap, and Ashmeade’s Kernel. Pairs well with root vegetables, game and poultry, and hard aged cheeses.

9% ABV Reservations for full-service table seating on the Patio, Terrace, and Private Suite now available on Tock! Walk-in seating is available, and guests are welcome to bring chairs and picnic blankets to

spread out and enjoy the grounds.

Celebrate fall with us at Castle Hill Cider!

New to cider? You’re in for a treat.

Our library of hard cider ranges in style from dry to semi-sweet.

Think of it as apple wine! As you approach our Tasting Room, you’ll drive past the orchard of 4,500 trees - all producing Virginia cider apples. These specific varieties are grown with intent to create hard ciders of various styles which reflect the taste and terroir of Virginia - and specifically, the Castle Hill grounds.

Enjoy a glass, flight, or bottle and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Order lunch from our food menu featuring salads, sandwiches charcuterie, and more. Fall is an especially lovely time to visit and take in the fall colors. Castle Hill is family and dog-friendly for well-behaved pups on a leash.

Sundays – Yoga with FlyDog at 10am followed by shopping a rotating line-up of artisanal vendors from 11am-4pm. Live music every Sunday from 1-4pm.

Oct. 26th-27th – Robbie Honey Flower Class Tickets available at cateringoutfit.com Oct. 29th- Paint & Sip with Catelyn Kelsey “Batty Moonrise” (1-4pm) Nov. 3rd - Paint & Sip with Catelyn Kelsey “Rainy Fall Drive” (1-4pm) Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 11-6 Friday & Saturday 11-5 Sunday 11-6 6065 Turkey Sag Rd. Keswick, VA 22947 Tasting Room Text/Call: 434.365.9429 www.castlehillcider.com

2022 Pinot Noir Pinot Noir has made its return on our red tasting bar by being one of our latest releases! With its release

Sundays- Brunch with live music!

Our 2022 Pinot Noir has a great integration of bright fruit, spice and complexities with a refreshingly lean body. The nose is dominated by aromas of macerated cherry and cinnamon with an edge of forest floor. The palate shows fresh cherry with a lingering swirl of orange peel and cardamom.

Open Daily from 11- 7pm

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

We currently grow 12 varietals of grapes all used to produce our one of a kind award-winning wines. We offer wine tastings throughout the day. Our knowledgeable tasting room associates will guide you through tasting our wines whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran. We love large groups and want to make sure your experience at CrossKeys Vineyards is extraordinary. We request that large groups call the vineyard 48 hours in advance to set up a reserved group tasting. The group will have a reserved table, staffing, and a cheese plate included with price.

Mon-Thurs - Winery Tours (by reservation only) at 12:30 pm

Fridays- Finally Friday! With light fare and plenty of wine from our bistro.

Oct. 28th – Salsa Night! (advanced ticket purchase required) Oct. 29th – Fall Supper Series (advanced ticket purchase required)

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

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VIRGINIA WINE MONTH Close out Virginia Wine Month with us on Sunday, October 29th with a festive Halloween Celebration and pop-up dog park! Bring your dogs, friends, and/or kids in costume for a free entry into our raffle for two $50 gift cards. Enjoy live music and treats for all ages. Along with the Fall Oktoberfest menu, we offer curated wine tastings, juice flights and cheese boards for the kids, and fall specials including our popular mulled wine, hard apple pear cider and for beer lovers, our new pumpkin ale. The pop-up dog park is hosted by The Back Porch under the supervision of their Bark Rangers for a small entry fee.

WEEKLY MUSIC SERIES Every Thursday: Live Music, $5 Beverages, Chip Pairings With Beer Flights Every Friday: Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration With Live Music Every Saturday: Live Music Most Sundays: Music Bingo or Paint & Sip

DUCARD VINEYARDS 2021 Cabernet Franc Recently this wine was awarded 91 points by Lenn Thompson and awarded Best of Virginia in his recent Cabernet Franc Report. He had this to say about it: “Floral nose with currant, raspberry, and cranberry fruit, and all of the good green notes — fresh sweet herbs.

Complete on the palate with great balance of tannins, acidity, and flavor concentration.

OTHER EVENTS & SPECIALS Mondays-Fridays: Lunch Specials Wednesday: Chef Tasting Series, Paint & Sip; 10% off bottles (see calendar on website for specifics)

Live music every weekend! We also have started Massage Above the Vines: a chance to relax among the vines at DuCard Vineyards with fresh air, views of the hills, and bodywork tailored to relax and release. Check out our website for more details and info!

Weekends- Live music all weekend long! Check out our lineup on our website!

Friday Nights- Friday Night Out with half-priced wine flights, $20 kebab plates, and grills for those who wish to BYO dinners!

Open daily – Mon-Thurs.

12-5 pm Fri. 12-9 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm 40 Gibson Hollow Ln • Etlan, VA 22719 (540) 923-4206 www.ducardvineyards.com

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Winery Hours: WednesdaySaturday (12-8 PM); Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (12-5 PM) Pet friendly and large groups are welcome. Ample indoor and outdoor seating.

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Nov. 5th – Wine and Chocolate Pairing! (advanced ticket purchase required)

What about the kids?

Kids can share in the experience with their own juice tasting flights and cheese boards!

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last week, we are very excited to have Pinot Noir 2022 back on our shelves and seeing all our guests enjoying it. The new release is also special because it is a limited vintage; with only 50 cases produced, Pinot Noir is certainly making its statement and wants everyone to know about it.

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HARK VINEYARDS 2022 Ené Just in time for summer, we’re proud to announce the release of our first non-alcoholic wine.

Perhaps a first for the Monticello Wine Trail? Made from 100% estate grown Vidal Blanc, the 2022 Ené features the same zesty citrus and floral notes as our popular Virginia Verde. Enjoy it on its own, or as a freshly-made lime spritzer available upon request in our tasting room.

Hark Vineyards is a family-owned winery focused on the belief that beautiful views and delicious wine can bring people together. Children and well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome. We welcome — and encourage — you to bring a picnic and enjoy the experience our estate offers. Some picnic foods such as cheese, charcuterie, jams, crackers, and chocolate are available for purchase. Food trucks and live music most Saturdays from March-November; check our website and social media for details. Our grapes love it here. We think you will, too.

Upcoming events Oct. 28th – Hark’s Annual Halloween Party!

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Visiting Hark:

Nov. 3rd – Wine dinner w/ Catering Outfit (advance ticket purchase required) Nov. 4th – Two Brother’s Southwestern Grill + live music by Sue Harlow Hours Friday – Sunday / 12 noon – 6pm 434-964-9463 (WINE) 1465 Davis Shop Rd, Earlysville, VA 22936 www.harkvineyards.com

HORTON VINEYARDS Red, White, and PinkBubbly!

Suil white sparkling wine is made from 100% Viognier done in the traditional methode Champagnoise, with notes of green apple. Erotes is our rosé sparkling made of 100% Touriga Nacional with flavors of fresh summer berries, and a crisp finish. Knots and Shuttles is our first red sparkling made from Tannat grapes, with deep red fruit flavors and a dry effervescent finish.

New: Team Building Events!

Horton will work with your organization to create a unique Wine Experience for your next team building event! Build your work team’s bonds by creating your own wine, bottling and labeling it

together. There are different tiers of the experience to completely customize your day. Inquire by calling 540-832-7440 or email info@ hortonwine.com.

WE ARE HIRING! Want to work in a fun and unique industry? Come visit us at Horton!

We’re looking for tasting room staff to help make memorable experiences for our guests, build our local wine club, and so much more. Give us a call or email for more information: info@ hortonwine.com Open Daily from 10 am – 5 pm 6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, Virginia (540) 832-7440 • www.hortonwine.com

KESWICK VINEYARDS 2021 Cabernet Franc & 2021 Viognier Bundle!

100% Cabernet Franc, with notes of black berry fruits, white pepper tones with accents of smoke, black tea, grilled meats and roasted coffee beans. The Viognier shows aromas of peaches, honeysuckle and citrus undertones. Enjoy the bundle for $65 for Virginia Wine Month!

We look forward to continuing to serve all of our wonderful guests this winter during our daily hours of 10am-5pm (last pour at 4:45).

We offer first come, first served seating under our tent or open seating in our outdoor courtyard.

Wine is available by the flight, glass and bottle at our inside or outside service bars, with bar service inside on the weekends! A selection of pre-packaged meats, cheeses, crackers, and spreads are available for purchase as well as our new food truck which is currently open Wednesday- Sunday from 12p-4p Bring the family or friends and enjoy live music every Saturday from 12 - 4p or play a fun 9 hole of

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Every other Wednesday- Wine Down Wednesday with live music from 5-8:30, check out our website for updates on who’s playing.

October 25th will be our last one of the year!

Saturdays – Live Music! Check out our website for the lineup and more details.

Oct. 29th- Howl-o-Ween Dog parade and costume contest!

Hours: Monday- Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm 1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, Virginia 22947 Tasting Room: (434) 244-3341 ext 105 tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com www.keswickvineyards.com

MONTIFALCO VINEYARD 2022 Montifalco Vineyard Estate Sparkling Petit Verdot Blackberry, blueberry pie, violets.

A delightfully special, food friendly sparkling red! Surprise your guests at the holiday dinner table!

Montifalco Fall Hours Thursday - Monday Noon-5pm Reserve one of our fantastic lounges (no fee!)

We have fire pits and tower heaters.

Visit montifalcovineyard.com, text 434-989-9115, email info@ montifalco.com Adults 21+ Visitors up to 6 guests: no reservation needed to visit our farm winery 2 time Double Gold winner at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest US competition of American wines 1800 Fray Rd, Ruckersville, VA 22968 (434) 989-9115 montifalcovineyard.com

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PRINCE MICHEL VINEYARD AND WINERY

Discover Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, an iconic East Coast estate.

Family and pet-friendly, it’s one of the oldest and largest wineries in the Commonwealth. Also, home to Tap 29 Brew Pub, serving local craft brews and delicious pub-style food seven days a week.

Established in 1982 by Parisians Jean and Sylvian LeDucq, Prince Michel has grown into a widely recognized winery, garnering global acclaim for its wines. Owner Kristin Easter, one of a handful of female winery owners, champions a fresh approach centered on hospitality and personal wine enjoyment.

Indulge in a spectrum of wines, from luxurious craft picks such as Chardonnay and Petit Verdot, to distinctive options like the SemiDry Riesling from our Rapidan River series. Don't miss our crowdfavorite Decadence Chocolate or a refreshing wine slushie for a delightful twist. We have something to offer for every palate!

Weekends- Live Music! (Music lineup on our website) Fridays from 5-8, Saturday from 1-4 and 5-9, and Sundays from 1-5 pm Oct. 29th - Port Tasting with the Winemaker (1-4 p.m.)

Open 7 days a Week at 11 a.m.

154 Winery Ln, Leon, VA 22725 (540) 547-3707 princemichel.com

REVALATION VINEYARDS 2021 Tannat This intense, expressive wine (100% Tannat) that becomes even more aromatic after a few minutes in your glass! Classic varietal notes of tomato paste followed by black plum, camphor, dark cherry and coconut. Opens up with leather, fresh red fruit and blueberry. Rich and round mouth, with a beautiful length and supple tannins. Savor it as a part of our tasting flights or by the bottle.

October Hours: Friday 12pm to Sunset; Saturday 12pm to 6pm; Sunday and Holiday Monday 12pm to 5pm; Monday and Thursday by reservation only.

All October – Exhibition of Richard Young’s exquisite paintings.

Oct. 28th - Yoga @ The Vineyard will take place 10:30-11:30am with Instructor Briana (Registration required via our website) Nov. 3rd - Join us for our Book World meets Wine World Series from 4:30 to 7:30pm with local author Jody Hesler who will be discussing her book What Makes You Think You’re Supposed to Feel Better.

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

REYNARD FLORENCE VINEYARDS 2021 Merlot An elegant and structured medium bodied, easy drinking wine with soft

tannins and a silky smooth finish.

Certainly a very approachable red wine that is incredibly versatile and pairs well with a range of different foods from chicken to beef. This wine is from a particularly nice vintage that has been aged 20 months.

Reynard Florence Vineyard is a boutique, family owned and operated winery in the Barboursville area of the Monticello Wine Trail. We are currently processing our fourteenth vintage. French inspired, new world practicality & terroir, Virginia fruit & freshness. All wines are made in selected lots at our facility here on Burnley Road.

driveway you will be greeted by our stunning mountain view. We are truly a hidden gem. Our service is warm and friendly and you will likely have the opportunity to meet the owners and their two winery Corgis, Ti Rey and Brixie. Reservations are not required and seating inside the tasting room is first come first served. We have lots of outdoor seating on our front patio, back deck, and pergola. Umbrellas and canopies provide shelter from sun and rain.

Picnics are welcome outside.

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

Visiting Reynard Florence

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

We look forward to welcoming you to our small, cozy, and intimate winery. As you drive down our

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Located in the heart of Virginia Wine Country, our elegant winery on Route 29 between Charlottesville and Washington DC offers wine tastings, tours, shopping, and scenic picnic spots daily from 11am.

Nov. 4th- Holiday Market and Vendor Fair! (11 am)

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Our founder’s vision, the dedication of owner Kristin Easter, and our loyal customers have made Prince Michel a symbol of perseverance and innovation. We challenge convention, believing that wine should be enjoyed, and the best wine is the one you love.

Kristin's focus on hospitality and a great wine experience sets us apart.

Oct. 30th - Halloween Trivia (67:30 pm)

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Saturday, November 11 7:30pm Old Cabell Hall

Sunday, November 12 3:30pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” with Arunesh Nadgir, Piano

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COPLAND Choral finale from “Canticle of Freedom” WHITACRE Equus

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HIGDON O magnum mysterium HAILSTORK I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes

with the UVA University Singers and tenor Antonio Chase, Michael Slon conducting

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JUMP SCARE It’s a ghoulish good time at The Great Rotumpkin, a spooky celebration that transforms the outside of the Rotunda into a massive movie screen. Multimedia artist Jeff Dobrow incorporates the iconic building’s architecture into a variety of spooky, scary pop-up projections that are sure to send shivers down your spine. Eerie music accompanies the visceral vignettes of dancing skeletons, ghostly graveyards, bubbling cauldrons, ghastly pumpkins, and more. Free, 7pm. The Rotunda, UVA Grounds. arts.virginia.edu

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Minneapolis firefighter and EMT Jeremy Norton documents the life of an emergency responder in his new memoir, Trauma Sponges: Dispatches from the Scarred Heart of Emergency Response. Norton, who has over 20 years of experience and also holds a degree in creative writing, writes from an insider’s perspective afforded by direct encounters with trauma and death. His stories examine toxic masculinity, white supremacy, sexism, and mental health as he recounts heartbreaking calls, desperate measures, and the moment when his crew responded to the scene of the murder of George Floyd. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

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Party Like a Rock Star at the Music Resource Center’s annual fundraiser. Put on your Gaga glitter, apply your KISS makeup, or don your Elvis cape to enjoy a selection of drinks and eats, before grooving to a curated playlist of one-hit wonders. The party also features band-e-oke sets by locals, including Harrison Keevil performing “867-5309 / Jenny” and Shelby Edwards belting out “Call Me Maybe.” The event supports the MRC’s mission to remain affordable to kids who come to dance, take lessons, practice songwriting, and make music. $175 and up, 8pm. Music Resource Center, 105 Ridge St. musicresourcecenter.org

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Dance Party. This sultry soiree invites guests to don all-black attire for an evening of immersive intrigue. $40–50, 9:30pm.

Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

music Berto and Matt. Latin guitar night. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

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Jim Waive. No-pick, percussive guitar and honky-tonk lyrics. Free, 7pm. Blue Moon Diner, 606 W. Main St. bluemoondiner.net

Mean Girls Jr. DMR Adventures presents the hilarious musical. $15–20, 7pm. Belmont Arts Collaborative, 221 Carlton Rd., Ste. 3. dmradventures.com

Karaoke. Have a drink—it will sound better.

Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Uncle Vanya. See listing for Wednesday, October 25. $24–27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

Open Mic Night. Charlottesville’s longest-running open mic night. Free, 9pm.

Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

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Wavelength. A midweek music boost. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com

Jody Hobbs Hesler: What Makes You Think You’re Supposed to Feel Better. In conversation with Sharon Harrigan. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

Shuffle Dance. A dynamic class that will leave you with a strong foundation, fun combos, and very sweaty clothes. $25, 7pm. BalletSchool, 2409 Ivy Rd. goodtimes onlyva.com

stage Abiyoyo: A Story-Song Musical. Inspired by the South African lullaby and children’s story. Free, 8pm. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. jeffschoolheritagecenter.org Uncle Vanya. Anton Chekhov’s 1897 masterpiece is filled with dark humor, hidden passions, and tumultuous family dynamics. $24–27, 7:30pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

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Discovery Workshops: Under the Microscope. Spark curiosity and investigative play for children in preschool and early elementary. Free, 4pm. Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vadm.org

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Rob Hamilton Colloquium. On using immersive environments for music-making.

Free, 3:30pm. Old Cabell Hall 107, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

Thursday 10/26 music Berto & Vincent. Good times and tunes.

Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com Chris Leva. Live music at the new brewpub.

Free, 6pm. Högwaller Brewing, 1518 E. High St. hogwallerbrewing.com Lucy Isabel. Songs from the road. Free, 6pm.

Blue Moon Diner, 606 W. Main St. blue moondiner.net S.G. Goodman. A mix of indie-rock and punk. $20, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Needle Felting Skulls with Tobiah Mundt.

The Charlottesville-based fiber artist teaches you how to make a needle felted skull. $15– 20, 6pm. Second Street Gallery, 115 Second St. SE. secondstreetgallery.org

Thursday Music Series: Ron Gentry. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy live music and food. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarm andwinery.com

Paint & Sip: Pumpkin Patch. Paint a pumpkin, sip a pint, and repeat. $40, 6pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. catelyn kelseydesigns.com

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outside Autumn Glory. A sunrise and leaf-peeping trip on Skyline Drive, private winery and vineyard tour with wine tasting, and mind and body restorative experience at an idyllic farm. $390, all day. Cedarmere, 2440 Simmons Gap Rd., Earlysville. thenaturebus.com

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Crossroads. Britney Spears’ road-movie returns, with extra features. $12, 8pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. draft house.com Blade Runner. Movie night. Free, 6pm. The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, 155 Rugby Rd. uvafralinartmuseum.virginia.edu The Haunting. A group of researchers visit Hill House, looking for evidence of paranormal activity in this classic tale of terror. $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

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Sunday 10/29 | The Jefferson Theater

Life Sucks. Aaron Posner’s delightfully comic contemporary riff, “sort of” adapted from Uncle Vanya. $24–27, 7:30pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

words MFA Reading Series. Students from the University of Virginia’s MFA in creative writing program read from their work. Free, 5pm.

New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

classes Paint-by-Numbers Session. A self-guided session to explore your creative side at your own pace. $20–24, 5pm. Cake Bloom, 705 W. Main St. cakebloom.com Toddler Art Class. C-Street Preschool teacher Minou leads toddlers through singing, dancing, storytelling, and artmaking. $10, 10am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St., Ste. C. scrappyelephant.com

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Trivia. Show off your trivia knowledge and win prizes, including gift cards, merch, and free drinks. Free, 7pm. Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. dairymarketcville.com

Autumn Glory. See listing for Wednesday, October 25. $390, all day. Cedarmere, 2440 Simmons Gap Rd., Earlysville. thenature bus.com

Wine Down Wednesdays. Wind down the work day with live music, wines, eats, and sunsets over the vineyard. Free, 5pm. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswickvineyards.com

Little Naturalist Program. Get the kids outside and explore nature. Free, 10am.

Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreek foundation.org

Plantation Archaeology Walking Tour. A 90-minute walk into the woodlands to explore how we use archaeology to better understand the plantation and the lives of those who lived and labored there. $10–32, 2pm.

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org

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Boo Bash. Get in the Halloween spirit. Free– $55, 5:30pm. Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vadm.org Halloweekend at Potter’s. A range of events from family-friendly programs to a late night dance party, and a Matthew Gatto art exhibit. Free, all day. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com Sunset Market. Sunset your work week.

Free, 5pm. Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org

Friday 10/27 music Anthony Semiao. Sip on wine and enjoy live tunes. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarm andwinery.com Cherry Red. All Stones, all the time. Free, 7pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. prnbrewery.com Free Bridge Halloween. The hauntingly hip Free Bridge Quintet plays Halloween tunes.

Free–$15, 8pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu Gimme Gimme Disco: A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA. Calling all dancing queens— here we go again. $15–25, 9pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

How to Become an Extension Master Gardener. Learn how to take part in training for extension master gardeners. Free, 1pm.

JMRL: Northside Library, 705 W. Rio Rd. piedmontmastergardeners.org Paint & Sip: Autumn Forest. Paint, sip, and repeat. $35, 6pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. catelynkelseydesigns.com

outside Plantation Archaeology Walking Tour. See listing for Thursday, October 26. $10–32, 2pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org

etc.

Boo Bash. See listing for Thursday, October 26. Free–$55, 5:30pm. Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vadm.org Doggie Howl-O-ween. Trick-or-treat with your dog at local businesses followed by a costume parade and contest. $15, 5pm. Pawprints Boutique, 201 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. pawprintsboutique.org The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The theater supplies all the necessary props, you supply the callbacks and songs. $13, 10pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. draft house.com

Saturday 10/28 music Annual Costume Party with The Beleza Trio. Dress up and enjoy wine and live tunes. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glass housewinery.com Anya Cheri. Live music. Free, 1pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Ian Gilliam & The Fire Kings. Rock ‘n’ roll, blues, rockabilly, and country. Free, 9pm.

Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Berto. Unique fingerpicking style and contagious energy. Free, 11am. Tavern & Grocery, 333 W. Main St. tavernandgrocery.com

Josh Mayo and Alex Bragg. Original and classic rock covers. Free, 6pm. Högwaller Brewing, 1518 E. High St. hogwallerbrewing.com

Chris Renzema. The singer-songwriter blends indie rock, contemporary Christian, and folk. $22–62, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jefferson theater.com

Mock Star’s Ball. Dress up and enjoy performances by local bands, to benefit Shelter For Help In Emergency. $18–20, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com The Wavelength. With special guest Jon Bisgaier. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glass housewinery.com

Ellis Paul. Performing his 30th Anniversary Tour. $25–30, 8pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcvillle.org Jason Frye. A roots-based blend of country and jazz. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

CULTURE THE WORKING POUR Mock Star’s Ball. See listing for Friday, October 27. $18–20, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com The Cry Babies. Americana music and sweet harmonies. Free, 1pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

dance Ballroom Dance & Costume Party. Beginners welcome, no partner required. $5–10, 7pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org Silent Disco. An epic dance party featuring all your favorite songs. $10, 9pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

stage Life Sucks. See listing for Thursday, October 26. $24–27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org Mean Girls Jr. See listing for Friday, October 27. $15–20, 2 and 7pm. Belmont Arts Collaborative, 221 Carlton Rd., Ste. 3. dmr adventures.com

words Bronwyn Hughes: Swing Bridge. Local LGBTQ author Hughes and her partner/illustrator Kat Sharp talk about their collection of stories set in Tidewater Virginia.

Free, 10am. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org Jeremy Norton: Trauma Sponges. A book talk and Q&A. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

classes Halloween Makeup Event. Throughout this workshop, students will learn about the role of a special effects makeup artist on a film set. $35, 10am. Light House Studio: Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. light housestudio.org

outside Farm Day. Meet local farmers and learn about the future and history of farming.

Free, 10am. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

Spin-a-thon. The Charlottesville Racing Club spins on the mall to raise money for Toy Lift.

Free, 10am. The Central Place, Downtown Mall. toylift.org

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Charlottesville City Market. Shop seasonal local produce, homemade baked goods, authentic cultural foods, wares from artisans of various disciplines, and more. Free, 9am.

Charlottesville City Market, 100 Water St. E. charlottesville.gov

Dismember the Alamo. Four tales of terror, seven hours of scares, but you won’t know what you’re seeing until showtime. $24, 11am. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com Farmers Market at Ix. Enjoy an array of products, from produce to meat, from bakers and artisans. Free, 8am. Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org C O NT I N UE D ON PAGE 5 8

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he Two Up Wine Down Festival will showcase Virginia wines of all kinds, but it will also shine a spotlight on broader talent from our winemaking region when 11 curators pour 15 wines at the Jefferson School on October 29 from 3 to 6pm.

Tracey Love, one of the event’s organizers and the marketing and sales head at Blenheim Vineyards, calls the afternoon “an opportunity to highlight the work of underrepresented communities of all sorts.”

Grace Estate Winery’s Assistant Winegrower Noe Garcia Corona says, “it has been hard to find people who want to bring the entire wine community together. In the past, sometimes vineyards have been stuck in a bubble.”

When asked what it means to be part of a more inclusive community, Garcia Corona says it makes him “feel comfortable, it’s an opportunity to meet passionate people who Noe Garcia Corona will pour wine from Grace Estate are contributing to the wider com- Winery at the Two Up Wine Down Festival on Sunday at munity of wines in Virginia, and it the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. makes us better able to advise each other.” Today’s wider professional ducers have founded or work for. Some are even a one-person show, like Seidah Armwine community better serves all types of strong, who owns Sweet Vines Farm Winpeople who are interested in wine, he says. ery, and makes and sells her wines. “She “That is how you get more sales.”

Garcia Corona adds that the event is not does it all,” Love says. (And if you’re looking only a chance to highlight Grace Estate’s for some out-of-town star power, NBA Hall wines, but also to impart his vineyard’s forof Famer Dwayne Wade, a co-partner of mal wine philosophy: “Everything we need Wade Cellars, is also on the program.) to make great wine is already in the soil and The Wine Down is an offshoot of local the fruit itself, and so we strive to produce efforts that continue year-round, Love says.

“The name is an homage to our incredible a product free of outside inputs.”

Garcia Corona and winegrowing partner Commonwealth, Virginia (Two Up, Two Robbie Corpora use minimal, mostly orDown). The V is two fingers up (like a peace ganic insecticides, employ a chemical-free sign) and the A is two fingers down for VA period before harvest, and depend on inand we riffed on that idea for the festival digenous yeasts and bacteria on the grape name and TUWD design by Tim Skirven.”

The Oenoverse, a wine club based at skins for the final taste. They use no refrigBlenheim Vineyards that includes people eration and minimal sulfites. The result is popular—about 80 percent of the grapes from historically underrepresented and grown at Grace Estate are purchased by excluded communities, and a related nonother winemakers. profit group called the Veraison Project Love and Reggie Leonard, winemaker (volunteer wine industry professionals and co-creator of the fest, tout the many committed to making the industry more Charlottesville- and Shenandoah Valley-ardiverse and equitable) chose the curators ea wineries that women and BIPOC profor Two Up Wine Down.

“It has been hard to find people who want to bring the entire wine community together. In the past, sometimes vineyards have been stuck in a bubble.” NOE GARCIA CORONA

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Martha’s Market. Shop vendors to raise funds for women’s health in our community. Free, 9am. Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. dairymarketcville.com The Pollocks Howl-o-ween. A spine-tingling night of music and mayhem. $15, 7pm.

The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com Spring Creek Craft Market. Pottery, jewelry, stationery, paintings, crochet, fabric and other unique items. Free, 10am. Spring Creek Sports Club, 109 Clubhouse Way, Zion Crossroads. springcreekliving.com

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Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com Rayland Baxter. Alternative country music. $25–30, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jefferson theater.com UVA Chamber Music Series. With Maximillian McNutt on trumpet. Free, 3:30pm.

Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. music. virginia.edu

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Club Create. Students explore a variety of arts and crafts, including painting, drawing, clay, and sewing, while meeting other creative kids. $200, 4pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St., Ste. C. scrappy elephant.com

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Trick ‘r Treat. Spooky tales about ghosts, ghouls, mayhem, and murder. $10, 7pm.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Tuesday 10/31 music Halloween Night with Day of The Dead All Stars. A Grateful Dead Tribute. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com Halloween Organ Concert. Spooky organ music. Free, 4pm. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Rugby Rd. westminster organconcertseries.org

Lucero / Jason Boland & The Stragglers.

Late night tunes. $35, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Uncle Vanya. See listing for Wednesday, October 25. $24–27, 2pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

Thunder Music Karaoke. Show off your singing skills or just enjoy the show.

Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Plantation Archaeology Walking Tour. See listing for Thursday, October 26. $10–32, 2pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org

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Mean Girls Jr. See listing for Friday, October 27. Free, 2pm. Belmont Arts Collaborative, 221 Carlton Rd., Ste. 3. dmr adventures.com

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Storytime. Songs, movement, and bubbles. Free, 10:30am. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vadm.org

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Paint & Sip: Batty Moonrise. A spooky painting class. $35, noon. Castle Hill Cider, 6065 Turkey Sag Rd., Keswick. catelyn kelseydesigns.com

Next to the Holiday Inn & Starbucks.

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Gin & Jazz. The Brian Caputo Trio performs in the Château Lobby Bar. Free, 5:30pm. Oakhurst Inn, 100 Oakhurst Cir. oakhurstinn.com

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Fall Market. Come early for Yoga at 10am, then sip, shop, and enjoy live music. Free, 11am. Castle Hill Cider, 6065 Turkey Sag Rd., Keswick. castlehillcider.com The Exorcist. The theatrical cut of the 1973 blockbuster. $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com Trick or Treat Cinema: Monster House.

Three kids battle one very hungry haunted house on Halloween night. $8, 11:30am.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com Wendell & Wild. Two scheming demons strike a deal with a punk rock-loving teen so they can leave the Underworld and live out their dreams in the Land of the Living. $10, 2:30pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

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Berto & Vincent. Fiesta. Free, 7pm. South and Central Latin Grill, Dairy Market. south andcentralgrill.com

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Vincent Zorn. Olé. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com Vinyl Night. BYO record to play and get $1 off pints. Free, 4pm. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. dairymarketcville.com

outside Three Notch’d Run Club. Log some miles and enjoy a $5 post-run beer. Free, 6pm.

Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 520 Second St. SE. threenotchdbrewing.com

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Family Game Night. Games for all ages, including corn hole, Jenga, and board games. Free, 5pm. Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. dairymarketcville.com Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night. Teams of two to six people play for prizes and bragging rights. Free, 8pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com Go for Beginners. Learn about and play the ancient strategic Chinese board game Go. Free, 2pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org Halloween. Babysitter Jamie Lee Curtis finds the job is a bit more challenging than expected when she spends the evening evading the malevolent Michael Meyers. $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com Judge John Hodgman: Van Freaks Roadshow Tour. Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn bring their mix of non-swearing comedy, pop culture obsession, and fake legal wisdom. $27–77, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Little monsters For Halloween, we once again asked you to scare up your most terrifying, spine-tingling two-sentence horror stories. Submissions this year were truly gruesome—with many creepies crawling and corpses dismembered. Amid all the blood, guts, and nightmare-fuel, we gathered our top 10 spooky stories, which will also be performed by actors at Live Arts.

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Most mothers can’t wait to share the first time they feel their baby kicking. But I tell no one because I can feel its claws.

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RUNNERS UP Avery had been thrilled when the DNA site she joined found the half-brother she would meet at Starbucks today—first names only, no obligations. So why was her abusive ex, also named Paul, walking in the door?

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By Dianne C. Stewart

“For the last time, BE QUIET!” Holding the child’s head still, the teacher uncapped the Super Glue and started on his bottom lip.

I woke up to their barking, the yard filled with dozens of holes from our dogs. How long had it been since we buried the last one?

By Sandy McGinnis

By Mikey Swanberg

The moment finally came for their first kiss.

The stench of rotting flesh filled her mouth.

The Trick or Treat bag contained dozens of tempting goodies just waiting to be consumed, and my first choice was a rarely seen, homemade chocolate cupcake.

I took the biggest bite possible, and immediately experienced the sensation of dozens of sticky, baby spiders scrambling to escape my mouth.

By Leslie Burns

She would always remember the love they shared, the pain he caused and the tears that followed. She would never forget his beautiful eyes, the way they shined, as she screwed the lid on the jar and placed them on her shelf.

By Deb Triant

By William Vollrath

By Jason Stajduhar

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As students admired the meticulously displayed arrangement of rocks and minerals, the teacher debated whether she should use the sharp pick or blunt end of the rock hammer. The intruder received both.

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It made its way across the tile floor and coiling, slithered up his leg in no time, no time at all.

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19. Texas A&M student 20. “Bus Stop” playwright 21. Mani-pedi spots 22. Nickname that’s three consecutive letters of the alphabet 23. Third-stringers 25. Winter sport that involves dark beer?

29. Empty talk 31. Lizzy of “Mean Girls” 32. Vigorous campaign 36. “Geaux Tigers!” sch.

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(Nov. 22–Dec. 21): Only two items appear more often in the world’s landfills than disposable diapers. They seem to be among the least ecologically sound products. Or maybe not. Japanese researchers at the University of Kitakyushu have made building materials out of them in combination with gravel, sand, and cement. In the spirit of this potentially glorious alchemical transmutation, and in accordance with astrological omens, I encourage you to ruminate on how you might convert wasted stuff into usable valuables in your own sphere. Halloween costume suggestion: A janitor or maid wearing a gold crown and pearls.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22–Jan. 19): Of all the ideas propounded by major religions, the saddest is the Christian assertion that all of us are born sinful—that we come into this world with a corruption that renders us fundamentally flawed: tainted, soiled, guilty, foul. I reject this stupid nonsense. In my spiritual philosophy, we are all born gorgeous, loving geniuses. Tough experiences may diminish our radiance and make it a challenge to be our best, but we never lose the gorgeous, loving genius at our core. In accordance with astrological mandates, your task in the coming weeks is to get into close touch with this pure source. Halloween costume suggestion: Your gorgeous, loving genius.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18): According to my meticulous analysis of the astrological omens, you now have a sacred right to expand your ego at least one full size. Even two sizes will probably be fine. Your guardian angel is lobbying for you to strut and swagger, and so are your muses, your ancestors, and God herself. I hope you will overcome any shyness you feel about expressing your talents, your intelligence, and your unique understanding of the world. Halloween costume suggestion: A charming braggart, charismatic egomaniac, or beautiful narcissist.

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(Oct. 23–Nov. 21): Scorpio author Ófeigur Sigurðsson writes, “You should never do what’s expected of you; there’s always another path through life than the

one before you.” I wouldn’t recommend his approach to any other zodiac sign but Scorpio. And I would only advocate it for maybe 40 percent of Scorpios 10 percent of the time. The coming weeks will be one of those 10 percent times. So if you are among the 40 percent who would thrive on this demanding but potentially exhilarating counsel, get ready to be as original and imaginative in living your life as you have ever been. Halloween costume suggestion: Unicorn, dragon, or phoenix.

your ships into uncharted seas!” As for you in the coming weeks, Pisces, I don’t recommend you live dangerously, but I do suggest you live adventurously. Surpass your limits, if you dare! Transcend your expectations and explore the frontiers. Those activities will be a good use of your life energy and are likely to be rewarded. Halloween costume suggestion: Daredevil, swashbuckler, gambler, fortune-hunter, or knight-errant.

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(March 21–April 19): Shadow work is a psychological practice that has been deeply healing for me. It involves exploring the dark places in my soul and being in intimate contact with my unripe and wounded aspects.

Engaging in this hard labor ensures that my less beautiful qualities never take control of me and never spill out into toxic interactions with people. I bring this up, Aries, because the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to do shadow work. Halloween costume suggestion: Be your shadow, demon, or unripe self.

Taurus

(April 20–May 20): The country where I live, the U.S., has banned over 2,500 books in recent years. I’m appalled by the ignorance that fuels this idiotic despotism. But there has been an amusing consequence, which I am pleased to report: Banning the books has sometimes hiked their sales. Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe had a 130 percent increase. Art Spiegelman’s Maus I and Maus II jumped 50 percent. Let this scenario serve as an inspirational metaphor for you in the coming weeks. If any person or institution tries to repress, deny, or resist you, do what you’re doing even bigger and better. Use their opposition as a power boost. Halloween costume suggestion: Rebel, dissident, or protester.

Gemini

(May 21–June 20): Do you ever feel you are treated unfairly at your job? Is your workplace sometimes detrimental to your health?

Is it possible that a few small changes could add up to a big improvement in how you feel while you’re earning a living? There’s rarely a perfect moment to address these concerns, but the coming weeks will be a more favorable time than usual. If you decide to seek shifts, devise a strategy that’s as foolproof as possible. Resolve to be calm, poised, and unflusterable. Halloween costume suggestion: A worker doing your ideal job.

Cancer

(June 21–July 22): Cancerian comedian Dave Barry says that as he grows older, he looks forward to “continued immaturity.” That sentiment is probably based on the fact that his humor is often juvenile and silly. (I like it, though!) I’m guessing it’s also because he aspires to remain youthful and innocent and surprisable as he ages. I mention this, fellow Cancerian, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to celebrate and honor the parts of you that are still blooming but not yet in full blossom. Be grateful you have not become a jaded know-it-all. Would you consider revisiting joys you loved as a child and teenager? Halloween costume suggestion: Your younger self.

Leo

(July 23–Aug. 22): Horseshoes have symbolized good luck in many cultures. A common usage is to hang them over front doors. But there’s disagreement about the best way to generate the good fortune. Some people say the open end of the horseshoe should point upward, since that collects the luck. Others insist it’s best for the horseshoe to point down, as that showers luck on those who enter and

leave the house. If you experiment with this fun myth, I advise you to point the open end up. It’s time for you to gather blessings, help, and fortuity. Halloween costume accessories: Good luck charms like a four-leaf clover, acorn, cat’s eye gemstone, ankh, dragon, laughing Buddha, Ganesh statue, and horseshoe.

Virgo

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22): There would be no life on earth if it weren’t for the sun. Our home star’s energy is the central force at work in the creation and sustenance of all humans, animals, and plants. Yet we must be sure not to get extravagant amounts of our good thing. An overabundance of solar heat and radiance can cause failed crops, dehydration, droughts, skin cancer, and wildfires. Are other factors at work in your sphere that are also nourishing in moderate amounts but unhealthy in excess?

And do you know when “just right” becomes “too much”? Now is a favorable time to ruminate on these matters. Halloween costume suggestion: Goldilocks, Lady Justice with her scales, or a body suit adorned with a giant yin and yang symbol.

Libra

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22): The earliest known human settlement is Göbekli Tepe, in what’s now the country of Turkey. When archaeologists first excavated it in 1994, they realized it was built over 11,000 years ago. This was shocking news, since it dramatically contradicted previous estimates of how long people have lived in villages. I’m predicting a comparable shift in your understanding of your own past, Libra.

The full effect may not be apparent for months, but there will be interesting jolts soon. Halloween costume suggestion: Archaeologist, time traveler, or yourself in a past life.

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