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Hello, Charlottesville! Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. We made it to the end of 2023! What a rush to be in the final weeks of the year—and what a year it’s been. For this double issue (the final paper of 2023), we reflect on the year’s news and culture stories—key moments from the past 12 months, from our most popular stories and covers to the best local books and music. In our feature (p.29), we reveal the winners of the C-VILLE Photo Contest, which was open to submissions during November. The theme—“What a day!”—proved inspirational for area photographers, who captured marvelous moments in time throughout the year. What surprised me the most was the variety of locales represented—both in the city and across the sea. Charlottesville, you really get around! I’m grateful for all the photographers (and our judges, Eze Amos and Stacey Evans!), who shared their lovely work with us, and I hope everyone enjoys seeing the winners in print. One of my favorite things about the end of the year is retrospectives. I’m a sucker for top-albums lists, and I’m always ready for my annual Spotify Wrapped. It’s worthwhile to look back at all the ups and downs, and take time to appreciate what kept us happy, connected, and informed. Here’s to 2024!—Richard DiCicco

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NEWS Civic duty The City of Charlottesville announced that it intends to fill a vacancy on the Police Civilian Oversight Board, and that applications are open to the public. The PCOB monitors the Charlottesville Police Department, with a stated mission of promoting transparency, fair policing, and the protection of citizens’ civil rights. Anyone interested in serving on the board, can apply through the Charlottesville Boards and Commissions Vacancies webpage by February 29, 2024.

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ifth District Rep. Bob Good was named chair of the House Freedom Caucus on December 11, and will start the job in January. For years, the Freedom Caucus has played a prominent role in congressional politics, including the ouster of former House speaker Kevin McCarthy and the lengthy process to elect a replacement speaker. In a press release announcing his appointment, Good said, “I look forward to building on the work [Scott Perry] has done and continuing the fight to reduce government spending, secure our borders, and defend our constitutional freedoms.” The Virginia representative will replace Pennsylvania Congressman Perry as chair of the ultra-conservative caucus. Good was elected to Congress in 2020, and has gained significant influence amid a divided Republican party. Though his new leadership position may bolster his national prominence, the local impact of Good’s chairmanship is likely to be limited, according to University of Virginia Crystal Ball Editor Kyle Kondik. Rather than give him direct access to additional resources for Virginia’s 5th District, Good’s appointment affords him additional political sway within Congress, due to the narrow Republican majority in the House. “The Freedom Caucus as a group does exert some power within the Republican Conference,” says Kondik. “There’s a lot of must-pass bills that have come down the pike this past year. And typically, the majority party is the one that’s on the hook for providing the votes for that. But the Republicans haven’t had party unity on a lot of these things.” Newly elected Delegate John McGuire announced he will challenge Good for the Republican congressional nomination in 2024, partially due to Good’s lack of support for former president Donald Trump. Good, however, may get a boost

from his new position in the primary election. “Given that primary electorates can be kind of ideological, [it] may be helpful to Good that he’s in with the Freedom Caucus,” says Kondik. “It’s gonna be harder to get to his right.” Virginia’s 5th District is pretty safely Republican, meaning Good is unlikely to be defeated in the 2024 general elec-

tion—but the congressman’s new position could bolster a Democratic challenger. “Certainly the case that Democrats would make against Bob Good is just that he’s too far right, even for a conservative leaning district,” says Kondik. “Maybe it’s easier to make that kind of argument when he’s in charge of the Freedom Caucus.”

“I look forward to building on the work [Scott Perry] has done and continuing the fight to reduce government spending, secure our borders, and defend our constitutional freedoms.” REP. BOB GOOD, VIRGINIA 5TH DISTRICT

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The Albemarle County School Board has selected a new representative for the Rio Magisterial District, after the seat was vacated when Katrina Callsen resigned to run for a House of Delegates seat. Charles Pace, a former Albemarle County Public Schools teacher and central office administrator, will fill the role. Pace taught biology and chemistry at Albemarle High School, served as K-12 science instructional coordinator, and as science department chairperson for Blue Ridge School. Despite his recent appointment, he may face competition in November, as the Rio seat will be up for grabs at the next general election.

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University of Virginia rower Sky Dahl was invited to January’s 2024 Paralympic Selection Camp. Dahl, a junior, is one of 13 athletes participating in the camp, which selects the rowers who will represent the United States in the 2024 Paralympic Games, held in Paris from August 31 to September 1. The camp will host the athletes in Sarasota, Florida.

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the Department of Justice investigation into Sentara Health, Optima’s parent company. The DOJ wants to know whether Sentara wrongfully received $665 million in federal money through the Affordable Care Act, and in a November petition the department requested documents and testimony pertaining to the years-long investigation. Shortly before we went to press, a judge temporarily sealed the petition—after it was publicly available for more than a week.

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“Afton Mountain’s grand lady,” August 23

“The champ falls,” August 9 Coming in at number two was a feature story that spawned a lot of heated discussion: Shea Gibbs’ and my coverage of the fall of Champion Hospitality Group, Hunter Smith’s business dealings, and their impact on the local food and beverage community.

While working on the CHG piece, I spoke at length with local chef Laura Fonner about the closure of her restaurant, Siren—both before and after she made the decision to shutter the eatery. Fonner attributed Siren’s closing to Smith’s involvement, even posting an image on social media of her flipping the bird next to a sign calling him out by name.

At press time, more than 713,000 visits were made to c-ville.com in 2023, with over 12,700 views of our August Swannanoa story.

“In the dark,” October 11 C-VILLE’s fourth most popular news story of the year dealt with extortion allegations against “The I Love CVille Show” host Jerry Miller. The accusations against the podcaster emerged when a recorded phone call between him and the CEO of now-defunct Sigora Solar were posted online October 2. In the recording, Miller appears to demand $30,000 for “crisis management” from Sigora CEO Michael Ball to keep the host from airing community complaints about the company. Miller never responded to these allegations, and has still not replied to my emails.

“Get schooled,” September 6 Local elections were a hot topic in 2023, especially the Albemarle County school board race between Allison Spillman and Meg Bryce. Our fifth most-viewed news story of the year highlighted both candidates’ platforms and campaign priorities.

Between strong fundraising and the revelation that Bryce’s father is Antonin Scalia, this was a school board election for the local history books. Spillman won the race for the ACPS at-large seat, receiving 62 percent of the vote.

“Devil in the details,” August 2 Things got heated at Lake Monticello this summer, when the neighborhood’s homeowners association director Don Polonis made controversial social media posts, which spurred a campaign to remove him from the board. Polonis narrowly maintained his seat on the board, despite an overwhelming number of voters casting their ballots in favor of removing the director, due to Virginia corporate law.

“Out of pocket,” December 6 C-VILLE’s seventh most popular news story of 2023 was Lisa Provence’s update on

Sean Tubbs’ real estate reporting was popular with C-VILLE readers in 2023. The eighth most-read news story of the year was Tubbs’ coverage of the potential Dairy Market expansion, and its implications for the surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. Stony Point Development Group retracted its original expansion plan following a wave of criticism against the developers and their failures to fully incorporate community voices.

“What’s in a name?” September 20 Our ninth most popular news story was Tubbs’ dive into the names of two new University of Virginia residence halls, Gaston and Ramazani Houses. Both dorms are named after professors whose lives were entwined with some of the biggest struggles of the mid-20th century.

“New plans for vacant land,” September 13 Coming in 10th was another Tubbs piece, this time about Riverbend Development filing a plan for a 69-acre parcel of land between Interstate 64 and the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. Riverbend wants to build 200 homes there, but a rezoning is required to bump the density up from six units per acre.

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Written by longtime C-VILLE contributor Carol Diggs, our top news story looked at the future of Swannanoa and other properties after the death of local real estate investor James F. “Phil” Dulaney. Dulaney’s widow, Sandi, talked about wanting to keep the house in the family, rather than pursuing grants or donating the property to a preservation organization. The goal, according to Dulaney and Adrianne Boyer, Swannanoa’s marketing and events director, is to introduce the estate to a new generation through a regular program of events.

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ure, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But along with holiday festivities comes the traffic. Lots of traffic. And while roads will be bumper to bumper in the coming weeks, the Virginia Department of Transportation has a few tips for minimizing your travel stress. According to VDOT, the periods of heaviest traffic will be the Friday and Saturday before Christmas (December 22 and 23) and the weekdays immediately following the holiday (December 26 to 28). Some areas where traffic is expected to be the worst include I-95 northbound and southbound near Fredericksburg and I-395 northbound near Arlington. VDOT will suspend a majority of work zones and lane closures during the peak holiday travel window, but some semipermanent zones will remain closed. Construction, lane, and shoulder closures will continue in Hampton Roads, which may cause significant congestion on nearby portions of I-64. VDOT also reminds drivers to stay safe this season and keep an eye on weather conditions. “One of the things that we always stress—and it’s really easy for people to forget … in all the business of the holiday season—is to make sure that you stay weather aware,” says Lou Hatter, VDOT communications manager for the Culpeper District. “Particularly as we get into the colder parts of the year, people who are traveling should always be aware of the weather conditions, not just where they are, but also where they’re going … and the route along the way.”

Hatter also recommends that travelers dress for the weather when driving, and have resources on hand in case of an emergency. “It’s always a good idea to have some kind of a winter coat, some sort of decent footwear, again just in case you get stuck,” he says. “You don’t want to be stuck out on the road somewhere in traffic backup wearing short pants and flip flops in December. It’s always a good idea to pack those extra clothes, [and] something that can help you stay warm if for some reason you get stuck.” Safe driving is important year-round, but especially when roads are crowded. In addition to standard best practices of using turn signals, wearing seat belts, and not driving when distracted or under the influence, VDOT recommends leaving extra space between you and the car in front of you. “With increased traffic, it’s even more important to make sure that you maintain a safe distance between yourself and other vehicles,” says Hatter. “Be aware and thoughtful about the fact that there’s going to be more traffic out there on the roads.” According to data from the Department of Motor Vehicles, areas of high traffic were the most frequent crash sites across the Charlottesville area in 2023. Areas with some of the highest crash volumes this year include the Barracks Road Shopping Center, Route 29 near Stonefield, the 250 Bypass at Pantops, and Interstate 64. To learn more about anticipated traffic conditions across Virginia this holiday season and other VDOT safety recommendations, visit vdot.virginia.gov. Real-time conditions can be found through the Virginia 511 app or information line.

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A conceptual plan for the new 119-unit apartment building proposed on the parking lot at the old Martha Jefferson Hospital site.

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s 2023 nears an end, the land-use stories of 2024 are beginning to come into view. In November, Lo-Hi LLC filed a site plan with the City of Charlottesville for a new building to replace surface parking at the former Martha Jefferson Hospital. “The proposed development is a part onestory, part five-story, mixed use building consisting of 191 apartments, [with] ample parking to serve the apartments as well as the existing office building at 915 E. High St.,” reads materials from Two Street Studio. That existing office building is the headquarters for the CFA Institute. Lo-Hi LLC purchased half of the entire former hospital site in mid-July for $21.9 million. According to Two Street Studio, the property would be subdivided. However, on December 14, City Council chose August 31, 2023, as the cut-off for property owners to file for projects under the existing zoning. That could force this project to be resubmitted, with an exact outcome not known at press time. If Lo-Hi’s current application proceeds, the project would see construction on the 2.31-acre parking lot. No work is anticipated on either the original hospital, built in 1903, or the Patterson Wing, built in 1928. The Board of Architectural Review was scheduled to hold preliminary discussions on the project on December 19, and part of the conversation was to have dealt with what materials the applicant should submit with its full application. The property is within the Martha Jefferson Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Lo-Hi LLC wants the project to be reviewed under the city’s existing land use

rather than under the zoning code City Council was expected to approve on December 18. The Comprehensive Plan designates the property as Urban Mixed Use Node, and the draft zoning is Node Mixed Use-10, which allows for 10 stories as a base height, with up to 13 stories if affordable units are provided. That would require the units be rented or sold at prices to households below 50 percent of the area median income. Instead, this project would be half the size with a five-story building with a front on Lexington Avenue. “An active frontage that engages with the street is created along East High Street with the introduction of a one-story commercial space,” the summary continues. “Ground floor apartments along Lexington Avenue engage the street with front porches referencing the one-story front porches that define the Martha Jefferson District, thereby creating an active streetscape.” The project is across from the site of a proposed development called Tarleton Oak, for which the BAR approved a design in 2018 that had a three-story residential building fronting on Maple Street. That mixed-use project also included a fivestory office building but neither has been constructed. So will a new application be made for that property under the new rules? Twothirds of it are NX-10, and the rest is Corridor Mixed Use 8. The new rules also require 10 percent of units to be affordable. Developers will continue to have the option to choose to pay into the city’s affordable housing fund rather than build onsite, but the in-lieu fees will be much higher than the present figures. How high? That’s another question for 2024.

No work is anticipated on either the original hospital, built in 1903, or the Patterson Wing, built in 1928.

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

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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

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42 acre tract on Wesley Chapel Road with the right to be divided into two 21 acre parcels. Big views with clearing towards the Blue Ridge. Stream frontage on Burruss Branch. Old logging road recently cleared for easy access. MLS#647055 $899,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

FRAYS GRANT

This 21 acre lot is situated at the end of a culde-sac that provides privacy and a quite setting among towering hardwoods, and is convenient to CHO airport and ample shopping of various kinds. MLS#640231 $269,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or 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 $1,550,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

WEST MAIN STREET CORRIDOR

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

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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

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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

DOWNTOWN PENTHOUSE

This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath condo features extra high ceilings, a modern and open floor plan with huge windows and doors, and a large rooftop terrace with views of the Downtown Mall all the way around to Monticello. MLS#634149 $1,690,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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DAIRY ROAD

Expansive upgraded brick mid-century modern home. Convenient, desirable City neighborhood. Main house and lower level include 5-BR, 4.5-BA featuring spacious cook’s kitchen and flexible open living areas. Private rear yard retreat. MLS#647657 $1,100,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

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22-acre equestrian property, 12 miles from Charlottesville, features 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

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While many older adults might look forward to slowing down after retirement, taking on fewer responsibilities, and doing what’s necessary to care for themselves, many also find themselves in unexpected caregiving situations. Two sisters in their late 70s have lived together for years, but one has begun showing signs of dementia. A 61-year-old daughter finds herself having to care for her 86-year-old mother, who has several long-term chronic illnesses. An 87-year-old mother still caring for her disabled son wonders how long she can continue. A husband and wife in their early 80s have been married and caring for each other for 45 years, but the husband took a bad fall and the wife is feeling overwhelmed. A couple in their late 70s find themselves caring for two grandchildren because their parents are dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues. Since 2015, the number of people caring for an older adult has increased by over 8 million, and more than half of those people are 50 or older, with nearly a quarter being 65 or older. As the recent U.S. Census Bureau report has noted, of the children under 18 not living with a parent, over 50 percent live with a grandparent. We know that caregiving can be stressful, but for older caregivers, it can be frightening and overwhelming. Oftentimes, by the time older caregivers reach out for help, they are already depleted and in a trauma state, anxious about what to do next. This can lead to frustration, depression, intense grief, and a feeling of helplessness. Indeed, Aging Service Providers at JABA receive requests for help like these every week: “I have been the sole caregiver to my husband since we got married over 45 years ago, but I don’t even know where to start,” writes an 80-year-old woman from Charlottesville. “He has had six falls in the last 8 months. He needs 24hour assistance and I cannot help

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WINNERS OF THE 2023 C-VILLE PHOTO CONTEST The results are in! In November, C-VILLE readers submitted the best photo they captured in 2023, each illustrating the theme “What a day!” Our judges—Ézé Amos and Stacey Evans—reviewed more than 80 submissions, and what follows are the best of the bunch. The final list features gorgeous landscapes, bustling wildlife, and captivating shots in and around Charlottesville. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who participated.—Richard DiCicco

“Varied Interests” by Raman Pfaff. May 7, 2023. iPhone 14 Pro. Mona Lisa draws daily crowds at the Louvre, but in this photo some seemed more interested in other art. One seems to want the day at the museum to end.

Ézé Amos is a documentary photographer and photojournalist who immigrated to Charlottesville from Nigeria in 2008, and now captures the unique spirit and energy of our city. His many photo projects include Cville People Everyday, Cville Porch Portraits, Witnessing Resistance, and his most recent and ongoing project, The Story of Us “Reclaiming The Narrative of #Charlottesville Through Storytelling and Portraits of Community Resilience.” Amos is also an affiliate photographer with numerous national and international media organizations, and his work has been featured by The New York Times, Getty Images, NPR, AP, CNN, BuzzFeed, The Washington Post, and The New Yorker, among others. Amos’ photo of the melting of Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue made Time magazine’s Top 100 Photos of 2023.

Stacey Evans is the imaging specialist and project coordinator at the University of Virginia Library Digital Production Group. She has over 25 years of experience as an artist, educator, and professional photographer, and her work has been published, exhibited, and collected nationally. Her art practice focuses on the intersection of the built environment and nature through topographic photography from moving vehicles. She previously taught workshops on digital photography through the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Piedmont Virginia Community College, and now privately. Evans graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a bachelor of fine arts in photography.

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“Rainy Day at Fourth and Market” by Steve Ashby. January 28, 2023. Canon-P. The intersection at Fourth and Market streets was glossy from a light rain as I waited for a shopper to exit the Market Street Market. Exposed at 1/8th of a second with a Canon-P equipped with a 53mm/2.8 Soviet-era lens and loaded with long-expired Kodak Plus-X film. Processed for 10 minutes in Kodak HC-110, dilution “H” (1:63).

“Alone Time” by Max Hoecker. October 1, 2023. Canon G7X. I was in Baltimore to see the Orioles. Meanwhile, there was an anime convention going on at the time. My family was at the food truck when I noticed this participant sitting by herself.

“White Pelicans Fish Buffet” by Stuart Scott. July 27, 2023. Olympus E-M1 MarkII with Leica DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3. While visiting Yellowstone National Park, I was surprised to see a group of white pelicans working as a team to herd small fish for their meal. I have a series of pictures as they stay in a line formation then curl around to trap their next meal. You can see the ripples in the water as they move in for a feast. I watched for over an hour as they repeated the fish herding.

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Illiterate Light ends the year on a high note in a year filled with high notes for the Harrisonburg duo. The band’s critically acclaimed album Sunburned came out in January. In summer they played to sellout crowds as openers for The Head and The Heart. With Jeff Gorman on synth bass pedal and guitar, and Jake Cochran standing at the drums, IL rocks into 2024, and we are all along for the high-energy ride. With Mo Lowda & the Humble and Holy Roller. $30, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

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Count it down at the Quirk’s New Year’s Eve Bash. Festive cocktail attire is encouraged at this chic soirée, which takes over the hotel’s lobby. Snack on hors d’oeuvres, grab your drink of choice, and dance the night away to a funky rock ‘n’ roll set by Disco Risqué. At midnight, watch the ball drop on a live projection, and say so long to 2023 with a champagne toast. $20, 9pm. Quirk Hotel, 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com

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Baby Buds. Meet other new parents and caregivers as newborns, infants, and toddlers explore, interact, and play. Included with admission, 10:30am. Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vadm.org Bent Theatre Comedy Night. Improv based on the theme secret Santa. Free, 7pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

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

Holiday Evening Tours. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $95, 5pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org

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Hat Making with a Round Loom. Learn to make a hat the quick and easy way. $20, 1pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St., Ste. C. scrappyelephant.com Paint & Sip: Snowy Sunset. Pints and painting. $35, 6pm. Starr Hill Brewery Tap Room, 5391 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. catelynkelseydesigns.com

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etc. Holiday Evening Tours. Experience Monticello after dark, decorated with the style of holiday greenery found during Jefferson’s era. $95, 5pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org Love Actually. Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Bill Nighy, Laura Linney, and Colin Firth in a string of interlocking love stories. $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com Met Live in HD Holiday Encore: The Magic Flute. Under the baton of Maestro James Levine, an ensemble cast brings fresh life to Mozart’s timeless tale. $12–16, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

music Christmas with Elvis. Matt Lewis takes the stage along with Charlottesville’s own Big Ray and the Kool Kats. $24–34, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net Erynn Legna McLeod. Enjoy live tunes with your wine, cider, and beer. Free, 5pm. 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 Josh Mayo and Alex Bragg. Acoustic night. Free, 6pm. Högwaller Brewing, 1518 E. High St. hogwallerbrewing.com North Polecatz. Featuring Matty Metcalfe, Mirabelle Metcalfe, Davey Kulund, and MC. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com Slick Montgomery Band. Covers and originals with Appalachian folk and blues influences. Free, 8pm. Ace Biscuit & Barbeque, 600 Concord Ave. @acebiscuitandbarbecue The Wavelength. Blues time. Free, 8pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.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

Tin Ornament Workshop. Valerie teaches you how to make handmade ornaments from tin. $25, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St., Ste. C. scrappyelephant.com

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music Berto & Vincent. Good times and tunes. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com Karaoke. With DJ Ricky. Free, 7pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

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Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna. The illustrious group of child musicians delights with their purity of tone, distinctive charm, and popular repertoire. $34–44, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

outside River View Farm Tour. Learn about the Carr/ Greer family, historic River View Farm, and their impact on the community. Free, 3:30pm. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

Veritas Illuminated. See listing for Thursday, December 21. $10–15, 5:15pm. Veritas Vineyards and Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. veritaswines.com Winter Wander. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $10–20, times vary. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. winter wander.com

etc. Holiday Evening Tours. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $95, 5pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org LYAO Stand Up Comedy: Winston Hodges. Southern charm and edgy wit. $15–50, 8:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Saturday 12/23

Veritas Illuminated. A half-mile walking trail with twinkling light installations, tunnels, and more. $10–15, 5:15pm. Veritas Vineyards and Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. veritaswines.com

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Winter Wander. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $10–20, times vary. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. winter wander.com

Conley Ray & The Joneses. Scoot your boot over for honky-tonk night. $10, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

Berto. Enjoy the sounds of Brazil, Spain, and Latin America. Free, 11am. Tavern & Grocery, 333 W. Main St. tavernandgrocery.com

CULTURE TRIED IT IN C'VILLE 45 Kendall Street Company and David Wax Museum. Genre-fluid rock. $18–60, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com Sarah White’s Country Christmas Show. Sarah White brings together a sleigh full of musicians. $20–70, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesouthern cville.com

words Storytime. Readings of recent favorites and classics. Free, 11am. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

outside Holly Trolley. Cruise down the mall on a festive train. Free, 10am. Central Place, 201 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. friendsofcville.org Veritas Illuminated. See listing for Thursday, December 21. $10–15, 5:15pm. Veritas Vineyards and Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. veritaswines.com Winter Wander. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $10–20, times vary. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. winter wander.com

Go with the glow My Christmas spirit sense starts tingling early and often here in Charlottesville. Way before Carter Mountain Orchard serves its first apple cider donut, I’m half-deranged with holiday anticipation, eager to push past the trick-or-treating munchkins on the Lawn and the dry forkfuls of Thanksgiving dinner, just to get to the good stuff: —running the Downtown Mall dressed like Santa Claus. —snuggling into Lost Saint, the subterranean speakeasy, for a frothy winter Flip. —wassailing ’round the fire at Potter’s Craft Cider. —wiping away a Tiny Tim tear at the Shakespeare Theater’s A Christmas Carol. —and enduring Sherry Taylor playing “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” for the 1,000th time on 95.1 because I know if I hang on long enough she’ll play Stevie Wonder’s “Someday at Christmas,” and all will be right with the world. Call me Buddy the Elf (I do resemble a menopausal Will Ferrell), but I can’t help loving this time of year, with its weird, wonderful traditions and discoveries. Somehow they help me make sense of an upside-down world, as if I’m watching glitter settle slowly on a peaceful snow globe scene. This particularly dark December I needed to find light—strong enough to pull me from the pallor of my laptop, and bright enough to reveal hope for humanity. That’s how my beleaguered husband (you try living with Buddy the Elf) found himself driving us, on a chilly Thursday evening, down Route 151 to check out a fancy winery light display, and a not-so-fancy winery homage to National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.—Mary Esselman

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Holiday Evening Tours. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $95, 5pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org It’s A Wonderful Life. Return to Bedford Falls and relive the magic and wonder of director Frank Capra’s heartwarming holiday tale. $6–8, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Monday 12/25 Merry Christmas!

Tuesday 12/26 music Josh Mayo & The House Sauce. A jam session with local acts. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapture restaurant.com Karaoke Night with DJ Azazil. Cold drinks, hot pizza, water pong, and karaoke. Free, 9pm. Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar, 20 Elliewood Ave. crozetpizzacville.com Thunder Music Karaoke. Show off your singing skills or just enjoy the show. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Vinyl Night. BYO record to play and get $1 off pints. Free, 4pm. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. dairymarketcville.com

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Why

To find twilight against the mountains, twinkling in the trees, and an irreverent cup of Cousin Eddie cheer.

How it went

A bedazzling, hilarious combination of comfort and joy. Veritas Illuminated was like a fizzy, festive cocktail of an experience, warmed by the sunset glow over the mountains and the crackling fire inside the tasting room. Flying Fox Christmas Vacation was like an eggnog chaser served in a plastic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer mug—creamy and sweet, with a ticklish kick. In 20 years we’d never been to Veritas, and I was surprised by its natural beauty and charm. I’d expected something more country clubby, where we’d feel underdressed and out of place. But we felt comfortable goofing off right away, snapping selfies under the lit-up gazebo and within the giant, holiday-wrapped photo frame near the patio. Stepping inside the tasting room, however, we were momentarily struck dumb by the picture-perfect holiday scene: what looked like the cast of White Christmas sipping wine before the massive stone fireplace; a towering evergreen, merrily bedecked; friendly staff serving hot chocolate and mulled wine; and breathtaking views of the purpled mountains in the darkening night. We feasted on stew and a fried chicken biscuit, then headed out on the half-mile walking path through the illuminated woods.

Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggins this holiday season: Go find joy in the light.

Ah, the lights! Traipsing through the sparkling grove felt like traveling through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, past the Sea of Twirly-swirly Gumdrops—and also a bit like wandering through the woods in Narnia with Lucy and Aslan: magical, exhilarating, and full of sweet surprises. When we’d had our fill of outdoor wonder, we stopped by Flying Fox for the yang to Veritas’ yin. What a hoot. A holiday “Schitt’s Creek” motel vibe on the outside, and Cousin Eddie’s powder-blue leisure suit vibe on the inside. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation plays on an old-school TV as you enter. Multi-colored tinsel and ticky-tacky taxidermy grace the ceiling and walls, and you can nurse your eggnog on the groovy sofa near the life-sized plastic manger scene.

Veritas Illuminated & Flying Fox Christmas Vacation veritaswines.com flyingfoxvineyard.com

So somewhere between the Veritas glow and the Griswoldian splendor, I realized I’d found the imperfect but hopeful humanity I’d sought, what Yeats called “the uncontrollable mystery on the bestial floor.”

Somehow they help me make sense of an upside-down world, as if I’m watching glitter settle slowly on a peaceful snow globe scene.

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Veritas Illuminated light display at Veritas Vineyard & Winery, and a boozy pop-up Christmas Vacation experience at Flying Fox Vineyard & Winery (Veritas’ hip, younger sibling).

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Winter Wander. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $10–20, times vary. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. winter wander.com

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Tuesday 12/26 Winter Wander. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $10–20, times vary. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. winter wander.com

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etc. Family Game Night. Games for all ages, including cornhole, 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 Holiday Evening Tours. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $95, 5pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org

Wednesday 12/27 music Beleza Duo. Funkalicious samba soul. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com Karaoke. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com Open Mic Night. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234–4436

The beauty of light and the whimsy of nature intertwine harmoniously at Virginia’s premier holiday light show. Experience the nature of our rolling landscape during this illuminated lakeside stroll as an extraordinary palette of colors blanket the natural surroundings.

The Wavelength. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com

classes Paint & Sip: Sparkling Celebration. Design some New Years glasses. $40, 6pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

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Paint & Sip: Winter Wonderland. Pints and painting. $40, 6pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. prnbrewery.com

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New for 2023, lace up some skates and glide along an artificially surfaced ice rink to celebrate winter, even when the temperatures do not drop to icy-cold conditions.

Saturday 12/30 | the Jefferson Theater

Winter Break Mini Camp #1. Drop off your first-fifth grader with elementary teacher Beth Rodriguez. $75, 9am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St., Ste. C. scrappyelephant.com

outside Winter Wander. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $10–20, times vary. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. winter wander.com

etc. After Hours at Highland. Enjoy a private viewing of the exhibits in the 1818 Guesthouse and grounds. Free, 4pm. James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe Pkwy. highland.org Holiday Evening Tours. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $95, 5pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org

Thursday 12/28 music Baby Jo’s. Betty Jo and her big band lineup performing boogie-woogie. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com Berto & Vincent. See listing for Thursday, December 21. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. the bebedero.com Billy Brockman. Live tunes. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com Electronic Underground. Featuring ONOKIO, DJ Bobby.Metronome, meep, and DJ Virgil. $10, 9pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesouthern cville.com

outside Little Naturalist Program. Explore nature with the kiddos. Free, 10am. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

CULTURE SOUND CHOICES 47 Veritas Illuminated. See listing for Thursday, December 21. $10–15, 5:15pm. Veritas Vineyards and Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. veritaswines.com Winter Wander. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $10–20, times vary. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. winterwander.com

etc. Holiday Evening Tours. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $95, 5pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org

Friday 12/29 music Edgehill. Nashville-based alternative rock. $12–15, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com Ken Farmer & The Authenticators. A night of rocking good fun. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com Main Vein. Hard rock. Free, 8pm. Ace Biscuit & Barbeque, 600 Concord Ave. @acebiscuit andbarbecue

classes Paint & Sip: Cardinal Love. Paint, sip, and repeat. $35, 6pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com Winter Break Mini Camp #2. See listing for Wednesday, December 27. $75, 9am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St., Ste. C. scrappyelephant.com

outside Veritas Illuminated. See listing for Thursday, December 21. $10–15, 5:15pm. Veritas Vineyards and Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. veritaswines.com Winter Wander. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $10–20, times vary. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. winter wander.com

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Saturday 12/30 music Heidi Riddell. The singer-songwriter performs live. Free, 1pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwood farmandwinery.com The Skip Castro Band. Rhythm ‘n blues, swing, boogie-woogie, and rock ‘n’ roll. $25– 32, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

words Storytime. See listing for Saturday, December 23. Free, 11am. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

classes outside Veritas Illuminated. See listing for Thursday, December 21. $10–15, 5:15pm. Veritas Vineyards and Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. veritaswines.com Winter Wander. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $10–20, times vary. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. winter wander.com C O NT I N UE D ON PAGE 5 1

By Erin Lyndal Martin arts@c-ville.com

n 2023, Charlottesville’s music scene thrived with blurred genres and an array of music venues. The year saw bands incorporating ’80s pop hooks, ’90s synths, and other welcome blasts from the past. With continued fallout from the pandemic, Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar stopped hosting shows, leaving punk and indie bands to find new stages, such as the Visible Records gallery. Chinchilla Café welcomed more experimental acts—Films on Song even recorded a music video there. The Southern Café & Music Hall lineup included bands like Lowland Hum that prefer a quieter atmosphere, and Dürty Nellys kept rockin’ fans in the parking lot with gigs played from the bed of a pickup truck. Among the many excellent releases from Charlottesville artists, some stand out. The following records (and one single) have a presence that will carry into the future.

Kate Bollinger “You at Home,” single A collaboration with Dave Longstreth of Dirty Projectors, the single was written and recorded by the two artists in a day—they returned in a year to add guitars, keys, and even the sound of Bollinger’s clogs on the floor. Bollinger’s sunny lilt drives the song, and the intimately recorded acoustic guitars fill the space around it. Bollinger made her debut with the 2022 EP Look at it in the Light, she’s released standalone singles, and is currently supporting Liz Phair on tour.

January, followed by a national tour as the opening act for The Head and the Heart. From the start, the new record is heavy, layered, and moody. Just as quickly, it turns into the lo-fi brood of songs like “Fuck LA” and the hook-laced “Hellraiser.”

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Separation95, LP

You Must Change Your Life, LP The Mexi-Americana of this husband-andwife duo remains accessible and fun. The band uses Mexican folk instruments to make music that’s consistent with American folk rock, often with throwback vibes. Their music is just easy to listen to (but not easy listening).

Films on Song Slightly Nightly, LP On its debut record, Films on Song brings ’80s melodies and crunchy guitars to contemporary, fuzzed-out rock. With flashes of glam and soaring dream pop, the music has a luxe vastness surrounding more modest indie vocals and phrasing.

Illiterate Light Sunburned, LP With a massive regional following cultivated at live shows, Harrisonburg’s alt-rock duo Illiterate Light gained an even bigger fan base in 2023, releasing Sunburned in

Kendall Street Company KSC is often compared to jam bands because of its eclectic, top-notch musicianship and energetic live performances. But those wary of the genre should not be dissuaded. Kendall Street Company’s grand vision aligns with mainstays like the Art Ensemble of Chicago, and the group’s songs have a wit and sarcasm more akin to indie rock. Separation95 is a master class in eclectic musicianship, and best of all, the sense of humor never leaves the sound.

Lowland Hum From Self, With Love, LP The most recent offering from the Charlottesville husband-and-wife duo Lowland Hum features inviting melodies and lightful arrangements. While some songs center around weightier moments in life, Lauren and Daniel Goans navigate them beautifully, finding things genuinely worthy of celebration. With acoustic instruments and Daniel’s savvy production, the band shows that unplugged doesn’t have to mean oversimplified.

Ships In The Night Latent Powers, LP Latent Powers by Ships In The Night (Alethea Leventhal) is one of the year’s best. Leventhal’s ethereal vocals channel dark and light simultaneously. She underpins her voice with trip-hop beats and synth sweeps borrowed from the ’90s but renovated for today. Haunting is the word often used to describe her music and it’s apt, given the resulting goosebumps. If you miss Mazzy Star or the Cranes, Ships In The Night is here and now.

7th Grade Girl Fight Someone Will Be With You Shortly, EP The post-punk outfit’s sixth release keeps up the energy of its predecessors. The garage rock vibes inject a ’90s flavor into four songs that surge with an exuberant, witty brand of post-punk.

Sonneblom lig breek deur, EP Released in November, this four-song EP of solo piano music is a side project for singer-songwriter Ryan Goodrich. Sonneblom (sunflower in Afrikaans) recorded the EP after visiting his South African grandparents to capture the hope and inspiration he felt. Balancing the contemplative with the up-tempo, these songs are perfect for background listening.

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Knitting 101. Learn the basics of knitting with Emma. $25, 10am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St., Ste. C. scrappyelephant.com

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Taking care of our own Bookish highlights of 2023 By Sarah Lawson arts@c-ville.com

n considering the bookish highlights of the past year—the breadth of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and zines read and shared with others; the bookstore shelves browsed and little free libraries visited; the virtual and in-person readings, discussions, and book clubs attended—a theme emerges. Books by queer writers, about queer characters, and curated by queer booksellers are as critically important as ever. They are also notable in their shared attention to exploring the intersections of self and stranger, mundane and otherworldly, and joy and grief, spotlighting the fluid and universal concepts that unite us. In times when the world can feel crushing in its extremes and the weight of genocide, health inequities, and climate collapse stoops our backs and hunches our shoulders, these books and spaces offer comfort and encouragement to take a breath, take action, and take care of each other.

Poem Bitten by a Man by Brian Teare

What else to know: Albion Books, Teare’s poetry micropress, is currently in the middle of its ninth subscription series of limited-edition, hand-bound poetry chapbooks, which reflect the same care and attention to detail that Teare puts into his writing.

We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride National Book Award finalist and local author Amber McBride’s young adult novel in verse is for readers of all ages. A mythical journey through grief and depression, the tale is filled with magic, even while exploring the violence and pain of white supremacy, suicide, and childhood trauma. Its thoughtful content warnings should be taken seriously, though, and it is not a book for everyone or every mood. However, it is an honest and heartfelt work that was inspired by McBride’s own experience grappling with clinical depression, and informed by her grandmother’s Hoodoo practices, which were passed down to her. Ultimately, We Are All So Good at Smiling made this list for the ways it opens up readers to conversations around mental health, and celebrates the power of friendship and family, community and healing. What else to know: McBride’s new book of poetry, a collection that draws inspiration from Hoodoo and tarot in examining death, rebirth, and Black womanhood, will be published in February.

Open Throat by Henry Hoke

What else to know: Hoke will moderate a conversation with fellow writer Kaveh Akbar in January at New Dominion Bookshop.

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Charlottesville’s queer writers, characters, and booksellers found more readers this year with releases such as Open Throat by Henry Hoke, and the opening of The Beautiful Idea on the Downtown Mall. SUPPLIED PHOTOS

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No one can claim that Charlottesville doesn’t have great bookstores. From used bookshops with thousands of titles stacked every which way to stores specializing in bright, new books and literary events with award-winning authors, it’s a decadent ecosystem for the bookish among us. This saturation makes it all the more exciting when a local space opens that offers new and needed realms of books and zines. Enter The Beautiful Idea, a trans-owned, antifascist bookstore (and more) that opened in September on the Downtown Mall, bringing together the offerings of the F12 Infoshop with dozens of queer vendors, artists, and bookmakers. Tall shelves line the walls, filled with novels, nonfiction, graphic novels, zines, and so much more, with a focus on queer and trans writers as well as radical and antifascist perspectives. What else to know: If the in-store selection feels like sensory overload, try focusing on the staff picks shelf or sign up for the Antifa Book Club to receive curated books and zines each month.

The Dickens Carolers are available for booking: Now - Dec. 30! Book The Dickens Carolers to entertain at your holiday event.

CIRQUE ZUMA ZUMA

Often called the most authentic British Invasion experience this side of the Atlantic, The Brit Pack performs British classics known and loved by all

Many describe it as an Africanstyle Cirque du Soleil; such is the standard of the performers and the quality of the show’s musical score.

JAN. 26 at 7:30 PM

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Returning to Waynesboro, Tayla Lynn and Tre Twitty honor their grandparents in an intimate evening of music and storytelling.

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For anyone familiar with Lambda Literary Award-winning poet and University of Virginia professor Brian Teare’s work, Poem Bitten by a Man will be a joy to encounter, and for those new to it, an invitation. This book-length lyric essay explores themes of Southern identity, queerness, and illness, alongside the lived experiences, work, and inspirations of artists, creating a collage drawn from the archives, the poet’s own journals, and the paintings whose physicality belies the real and imagined worlds from which we admire them. This book made the list for the abundant pleasure of holding Teare’s phrases in one’s mouth while reading lines such as “Glyph or grammar, the difference has something to do with time, the way I open the notebook then the laptop years lat-

this book and share it with others, if you haven’t already. Charlottesville native Henry Hoke returns with another slim tome that topples preconceived notions you may have about whose stories get told and how. This short and singular book is more than a bit unlike other novels that have attempted to probe the topics of queerness, chosen families, human destructiveness, and environmental collapse—and is better for it in terms of both its unique narrative approach and its compact structure. Earning starred reviews and making best-of lists aplenty, Open Throat is a surreal and satisfying exploration of community, storytelling, and identity that offers a propulsive and unforgettable reading experience.

er, write then type, fold seconds into each syllable, minutes into each sentence, the selves of each moment cool & creased as they collapse into pleats.”

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etc. Farmers Market at Ix. See listing for Saturday, December 23. Free, 8am. Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org

Godzilla Minus One achieves gripping drama within a first-rate monster movie

Holiday Evening Tours. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $95, 5pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org The Apartment. Ambitious Jack Lemmon lets his bosses use his place for after-hours hook-ups, but things don’t go according to plan in this Oscar-winning comedy-drama. $10, 11:30am. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Sunday 12/31 music Illiterate Light. With Mo Lowda & The Humble and Holy Roller. $25–50, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com Peyton Tochterman and Gary Green. Start counting down to the new year. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

stage NYE Drag Bonanza and Post Show Dance Party. Bebe Gunn and Cherry Possums host. $12–80, 9:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

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It’s astounding that Godzilla Minus One cost a reported $15 million when its production values are so lavish. The visual effects are remarkably convincing, while still paying tribute to the classic Godzilla. Although he is largely a CG effect here, the monster is designed to stay true to its traditional bottom-heavy, manin-a-suit physicality. Among other touches, Godzilla’s trademark roar carries over from his previous cinematic incarnations, and composer Akira Ifukube’s theme music intensifies the action in several key scenes.

Three Notch’d Run Club. See listing for Tuesday, December 26. Free, 6pm. Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 520 Second St. SE. threenotchdbrewing.com

riter and director Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One is easily among 2023’s most engaging, exciting, and poignant films. This isn’t some pulp monster movie to be casually dismissed by snobs—it’s a compelling post-World War II drama that periodically features a monster rearing its huge head, and it gives its big, scaly, radioactive leading man his best—and most ferocious—part in years. Near the end of World War II, kamikaze pilot Koichi (Ryunosuke Kamiki) freezes in terror behind his gun as Godzilla attacks a small island, resulting in heavy casualties. Returning in disgrace to shattered postwar Tokyo, he gradually rebuilds his life in the rubble and forms a surrogate family with young thief Noriko (Minami Hamabe) and Akiko, her adopted infant. As Japan revives itself, Koichi supports his dependents with a risky job aboard a ship that destroys the war’s leftover mines dotting coastal waters. Meanwhile, atomic testing has rendered Godzilla infinitely more powerful, and the creature starts swimming—as always—toward Tokyo to lay waste to the city and its people. Koichi and his fellow veterans band together in

Winter Wander. See listing for Wednesday, December 20. $10–20, times vary. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. winter wander.com

Unlike the light-hearted juvenilia that Godzilla movies became over subsequent decades, the first film was meant to be genuinely scary and disturbing.

Music Bingo. Sing along and win prizes. Free, 2pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com New Year’s Eve Back to the ‘80s Party. With Mad Maxx and The Groove Train. $12–95, 8pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com New Year’s Eve Bash. Ring in the new year with Disco Risqué, dancing, a champagne toast, and more. $20, 9pm. Quirk Hotel , 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com New Year’s Eve with Chamomile and Whiskey. Feauturing appearances by the Nelson County All Stars. $24–240, 7pm. Fry’s Spring Beach Club, 2512 Jefferson Park Ave. frysspring.org When Harry Met Sally. Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal are just friends, but can they stay that way? $10, 11am. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Monday 1/1 Happy New Year!

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Godzilla Minus One PG-13, 125 minutes | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Regal Stonefield Cinema, Violet Crown Cinema To go into greater detail would likely lead to spoilers. Suffice it to say that Godzilla Minus One excels most current films by a wide margin on all fronts. At a time when foreign releases seldom get American distribution, a subtitled movie about a gargantuan lizard that has captivated audiences this widely is a testament to its overall quality. Hollywood could learn a lot about storytelling from this giant, animated dinosaur that is stomping most of its Oscar bait flat.

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an attempt to destroy the seemingly unstoppable beast. Godzilla Minus One is essentially a broad reimagining of the original 1954 Godzilla, and it draws somewhat on that film’s adult tone. Unlike the light-hearted juvenilia that Godzilla movies became over subsequent decades, the first film was meant to be genuinely scary and disturbing. The monster represented the horrible aftermath of the atomic bombings and the specter of the nuclear age. It’s a reminder of how rich monster movies—including Japan’s kaiju (giant monster) films—can be. Sometimes with Godzilla, the audience cheers the big gray guy on as he battles Ghidorah, or some other monster, and wrecks Tokyo. Here, the horrible cost of his mayhem is always evident, and viewers wince at the devastation he wreaks, which is the filmmaker’s intention. Yamazaki presents arguably the most vicious, merciless Godzilla in the entire series’ history. But it’s the human element that makes Godzilla Minus One so successful. The cast is exceptionally likable and sympathetic, from its leads to supporting characters like neighbor Sumiko (Sakura Ando) to Koichi’s captain, Yoji (Kuranosuke Sasaki). These competent actors keep the story potent while successfully seasoning it with comedy.

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2021 Sparkling Chardonnay The perfect partner for holiday celebrations, our sparkling Chardonnay has notes of zippy apples, lemon candy, and white flowers. Enjoy for a toast, or pair with goat cheese, oysters, roasted chicken, or even your favorite pastry! Cheers to your family from ours with a glass of sparkling in hand! 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. Visit chiswellwinery.com for our seasonal events calendar! Dec. 24th- Open Christmas Eve from 11am - 4pm Dec. 31st- Open New Years Eve! Jan. 1st- Open New Year’s Day from 11am - 4pm Seasonal Hours: Wednesday–Sunday: 11 AM–5:30 PM 430 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood, VA 22943 434.252.2947 • www.chilesfamilyorchards.com/chiswell

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December 23rd & 30th: Barrel Tasting with Owner and vine grower Dave (advanced ticket purchase required) December 24th : Closing at 3:30 pm December 25th : CLOSED for Christmas!

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So come for the wine and enjoy your visit to our meadow-like setting in rural Louisa County. We are down to earth and love to share our enthusiasm with customers about our wine. Open 7 days a week, 11am to 5pm. Customers are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets, chairs and blankets. Children and pets are welcome, but pets must remain on a leash and except for service dogs, outside of buildings. We look forward to seeing you at the winery!

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WINERY

What started out as an experiment in late 2015 when Chelsey, our newly hired Assistant Winemaker, asked if she can work on a “port wine”. I said, “if it is a go, we’ll name the first one after you”. Head Winemaker since 2019, she has made several small batch brandy infused wines since. Now we are excited to release our Extended Aging 2017 Chelsey. We saved 3 barrels of the 2017 Chelsey to let it develop a bit more of a “tawny style”. After over five and a half years of neutral American oak aging, we have this wonderful brandy infused wine with notes of vanilla, almonds, oak, candied cherries, plum and tobacco. It is 86% Norton and 14% Petit Verdot. We bottled this wine back in May and customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Perfect for the Holidays and cool nights!

want to miss the pre-release of our 2022 Viognier on Saturday December 9th. It is a limited production vintage with notes of honeysuckle, pear and apple. Cousins Maine Lobster Truck will be at the winery and the Viogniers body and acidity will surely balance the richness of the lobster! Escape the Holiday madness for a few hours and treat yourself and friends to a special day. Live music by Vintage Silk.

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CASTLE HILL FARM CIDERY The Tasting Room is closing for the winter season beginning December 4, 2023. Please note: previously scheduled events such as wreath workshops will still take place. Stay tuned to castlehillcider.com and @ castlehillcider on Facebook and Instagram for an announcement regarding cider pick-up hours and reopening schedule. As always, cider is available to order online with shipping provided via UPS. Thank you for your business, and for your ongoing support of Castle Hill Cider. Happy Holidays! 6065 Turkey Sag Rd. Keswick, VA 22947 Tasting Room Text/Call: 434.365.9429 www.castlehillcider.com

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2020 XOXO Sparkling The 2020 XOXO – Hugs and Kisses – is the newest vintage of our sparkling wine. A 75/25 blend of Viognier and Chardonnay, this wine is the perfect addition to any celebration OR just because -why not?! Need a gift for the holidays? Check out our online gift packs! Order before December 15th for guaranteed delivery by Christmas. 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 price wine flights starting at 4:00, live music from 5:00-8:00, kebab plates for sale and grills on the patio available for use. December 24th & 25th – CLOSED for the holidays! 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

EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY HOLIDAYS AT THE WINERY Baby, it’s warm inside! We look forward to welcoming you to our cozy tasting room just five miles from the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville all winter long. Join us for special events this season, including Holiday Markets (12/2, 12/10), Santa Is Coming To Town (12/10, 12/17), Live Music (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays), Holiday Carols (12/21) and awardwinning wines, on tap beers and ciders, and great lunch and dinner menus all week.

hot mulled wine. Or, stay inside and enjoy live music with a seasonal flatbread or fondue. We also have juice flights and cheese boards for the kids. Open year-round, seven days a week. WEEKLY MUSIC SERIES Every Thursday: Live Music, $5 Beverages, Chip Pairings With Beer Flights Every Friday: Live Music Every Saturday: Live Music Most Sundays: Music Bingo or Paint & Sip OTHER EVENTS & SPECIALS Mondays-Fridays: Lunch Specials Wednesday: Chef Tasting Series, Paint & Sip; 10% off bottles (see calendar on website for specifics) What about the kids? Kids can share in the experience with their own juice tasting flights and cheese boards! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Winery Hours: WednesdaySaturday (12-8 PM); Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (12-5 PM) Pet friendly and large groups are welcome. Ample indoor and outdoor seating. Rt 20 near the intersection with Avon Extended (5 mi from Downtown Mall) Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 264-6727 www.eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

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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. Visiting Hark: 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 SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL SECTION

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. 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 2023 Governor’s Cup Gold medal winner! Red and black berry fruits, white pepper tones with accents of smoke, black tea, grilled meats and roasted coffee beans. Pair with bitter greens and balsamic drizzle, spicy rub meats or on its own. We look forward to continuing to serve all of our wonderful guests

REVALATION VINEYARDS Mulled Wine Made with our own Radiant Rosé and a special blend of spices, this mulled wine is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Enjoy it by the mug with a mini Belgian waffle or take a bottle home. December Hours: Hours: Friday 12pm to Sunset; Saturday 12pm to 6pm; Sunday 12pm to 5pm; Monday and Thursday by reservation only. Closed December 24 – January 4. Until December 31 - Exhibition of Elena Pratt’s pop art. 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, VA 22727 540-407-1236 www.revalationvineyards.com

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. Our winter tent is up and heated for you to enjoy as well!

Saturdays – Live Music! Check out our website for the lineup and more details. December 24th- Closing at 2 pm December 25th- CLOSED for the Holidays 1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, Virginia 22947 Tasting Room: (434) 244-3341 ext 105 tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com www.keswickvineyards.com

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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

Visiting Reynard Florence We look forward to welcoming you to our small, cozy, and intimate winery. As you drive down our 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. During the month of December, we will be offering a selection of four chocolates from Gearharts which pairs with our red wine flight. The box is also available for purchase to accompany our Vertical Recherché flight or to enjoy at home. We are very excited to be one of the smaller wineries in our area participating in an event called the Holiday Wine Express, which was organized by our friends at Woodbrook Farm Winery. Visit all five wineries and collect their stamps to be entered in a drawing to win a fabulous gift basket with treats from all five wineries. The other participating wineries are Honnah Lee, The Barn at 678, and Chestnut Oak. Cards and details are available at each winery. Come join in the holiday fun! Hours: Thrus/Fri 12-5pm; Sat/Sun 11am – 5pm Open Holiday Mondays, as well as by appointment or chance! Don’t hesitate to give us a call! 16109 Burnley Rd.; Barboursville, VA 22923 540.832.3895 / 434.962.1849 www.reynardflourence.com

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2022 Montifalco Vineyard Estate Sparkling Petit Verdot This is the 4th vintage of our Estate Meritage Blanc. (Meritage is pronounced like Heritage.) Our winemaker Justin Falco made this beautiful wine in a style worthy of drinking now, but it can also lay down in your cellar or wine fridge for a few more years. This

Every Sunday in Fall & Winter enjoy our popular Soup Sundays! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for updates. Enjoy our super cozy outdoor lounges and seating areas as we transition from Fall to Winter with firepits, tower heaters, wind protection, cushions, and blankets. We also have limited seating in our Tasting Gallery and Barrel Room where you can enjoy our rotating collection of antique art and curiosities. We are open by walk-in or reservation Thursday Noon-5, Friday Noon-6, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday Noon-5pm. Final walkin seating is 30 minutes prior to closing at which time we offer wine by the glass and bottles to go. We look forward to welcoming you to our farm winery!

2019 Petit Verdot Petit Verdot is one of the noble Bordeaux grapes traditionally used in red blends for its depth and color. This grape performs well in the Monticello AVA where our vineyard is located and where it is used not only in blends but also in standalone varietals. This beautiful estate wine has a deep color, nice fruit notes on the mid-palate and a depth of character with a long satisfying finish. Aged in new and neutral French oak for 20 months. SILVER MEDAL 2022 GOVERNOR’S CUP.

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2022 Bordeaux blend of our Estate grown Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc was fermented in stainless steel and aged in concrete for 6 months before bottling. Uniquely unfiltered, it has medium plus body, intense flavors of ripe pineapple, pear, honey, gooseberry, apples with sweater weather baking spices while still showing off its minerality. A wine that is exceptional on the Winter dining table. We love it with slow cooker recipes. Email us for recipes! info@montifalco.com

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(Dec. 22–Jan. 19): “All the things I really like to do are either illegal, immoral, or fattening,” quipped Capricorn author Alexander Woollcott. Since he was never arrested, I conclude he didn’t get to enjoy some of the activities he relished. Was he immoral? Not exactly, though he could be caustic. Offering his opinion about a famous pianist, he said, “There is absolutely nothing wrong with Oscar Levant that a miracle couldn’t fix.” The good news for you, Capricorn, is that 2024 will be mostly free of the problems Woollcott experienced. You will be offered an abundance of perfectly legal and moral enjoyments. They may sometimes be fattening, but so what?

Aquarius

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18): Author Augusten Burroughs is a devoted urban dweller. He says, “When I get a craving for nature, I turn on TV’s Discovery Channel and watch bear-attack survivors recount their horror.” Martial arts master Morihei Ueshiba had a different perspective. “Mountains, rivers, plants, and trees should be your teachers,” he advised. “Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks.” I recommend Ueshiba’s approach to you in 2024, Aquarius—not Burroughs’. Here are my predictions: 1. You will have no dangerous encounters with nature. 2. You will learn more than ever from the wild world. 3. To the degree that you wander in the outdoors, your spiritual life will thrive.

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(March 21–April 19): Aries educator Booker T. Washington advised us, “Do the common thing in an uncommon way.” That’s

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In my fairy tale about your year ahead, I see you searching for treasure. It’s not a wild and wandering exploration, but a diligent, disciplined quest. You are well-organized about it, carefully gathering research and asking incisive questions. You ruminate on the possibilities with both your logical and intuitive faculties. You meditate on how you might make adjustments in yourself so as to become fully available for the riches you seek. Your gradual, incremental approach gives you strength. You draw inspiration from your sheer persistence and relentless inquiry. And it all pays off by the second half of 2024. a useful motto for you in the coming months. If you carry out ordinary activities with flair, you will generate good fortune and attract excellent help. As you attend to details with conscientious enthusiasm, you will access your finest inner resources and exert constructive influences on the world around you. Be thorough and unique, persistent and imaginative, attentive and innovative. Adore your chores in 2024!

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(June 21–July 22): Indigenous people study the intelligence of animals and incorporate it into their own lives. If you’re game to do that in 2024, I suggest you choose elephants as a source of teaching and inspiration. Have fun studying and meditating on their ways! Here are a few facts to get you started. Problem-solving is one of their strengths. They are experts at learning how to get what they need and passing that knowledge on to their offspring. They seldom suffer from sickness, but if they do, they often self-medicate with plants in their environment. Elder females are the knowledge keepers, retaining inner maps of where food, drink, and other resources are located.

(April 20–May 20): Taurus philosopher John Stuart Mill was among the smartest people who ever lived. As is often the case with geniuses, he believed in the supreme value of liberty for all. He was a feminist long before that word existed. Like another genius, architect Frank Lloyd Wright, he thought that “individuality realized is the supreme attainment of the human soul, the master-master’s work of art. Individuality is sacred.” I nominate Mill to be a role model for you in 2024, Taurus. This could be a time when you reach unprecedented new heights and depths of unique self-expression and liberation. PS: Here’s a quote from Mill: “Eccentricity has always abounded where strength of character has abounded; and the amount of eccentricity in a society has been proportional to the amount of genius, mental vigor, and moral courage which it contained.”

(July 23–Aug. 22): Writer Janet Champ speaks about the joy of locating “the big wow, the big yesyesyes.” It happens when you find something or someone you regard as “better, greater, cuter, wiser, more wonderful than anything you have ever known.” I’ll be lavish and predict you will encounter a big wow and yesyesyes like this in 2024. Will you know what to do with it? Will you be able to keep it? Those possibilities are less certain, but I have high hopes for you. For best results, cultivate a vivid vision of how the big wow and big yesyesyes will benefit others as well as you.

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Virgo

(May 21–June 20): Emotionally and spiritually, you will ripen at a robust rate in 2024. Your intelligence will mature into wisdom in surprising and gratifying ways. Harvesting rich lessons from long-smoldering confusions and long-simmering mysteries will be your specialty. P.S.: Some of you Geminis joke around and say you never want to grow up. But I hope you minimize that attitude in the coming months.

Leo

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22): In 1916, most women in the world could not vote. Many men considered women to be inferior—lacking in courage and initiative. It was the Dark Ages! That summer, two sisters named Augusta and Adeline Van Buren rebelled against the stereotypes by riding their motorcycles across America. Roads were poor, rains were frequent, and police arrested them for wearing men’s clothes. Male-dominated media derid-

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(Sept. 23–Oct. 22): For hundreds of years, European nations stole land and resources from Indigenous people all over the world. Among the thefts were art, ritual objects, cultural treasures, and human skeletons. Museums in the West are still full of such plunder. But in recent years, some museums have begun to return the loot. Germany sent back hundreds of artifacts to Nigerian museums. France restored many objects to the African country of Benin. Let’s apply this scenario as a useful metaphor for you in 2024, Libra. Is there a part of your past that was hijacked? Your memories appropriated or denied? Your rightful belongings poached, or your authentic feelings infringed upon? It’s time for corrections and healing.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I suggest we choose the brilliant Scorpio physicist and chemist Marie Curie as your role model in 2024. She is the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different fields. She managed to pursue a rigorous scientific career while raising two children and having a fulfilling marriage. Being of service to humanity was a central life goal. She grew up in poverty and sometimes suffered from depression, but worked hard to become the genius she aspired to be. May the spirit of Marie Curie inspire you, dear Scorpio, as you make dramatic progress in expressing your unique soul’s code. Expandedweeklyaudiohoroscopesanddailytextmessagehoroscopes:RealAstrology.com,(877)873-4888

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(Feb. 19–March 20): A study done at Union College in New York found that being fraternity members raised students’ future income by 36 percent, but lowered their grade point average by 0.25 points. Would you make a similar trade-off, Pisces? Would you pursue a path that made you more successful in one way but less successful in another? I suspect you will encounter unusual decisions like this in 2024. My job is not to advise you what to do, but to make you alert for the provocative riddles.

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P.S. THE BIG PICTURE

Reader’s choice UVA brings back expulsion in its latest revision of the student honor code PAGE 13

A new challenger enters the race for Virginia's House District 54 PAGE 11

Cocaine Bear achieves a weak high as it chases midnight movie infamy PAGE 43

School resource officers make controversial return to Albemarle High School PAGE 13

Animal coffeehouse Chinchilla Café combines music and furry friends PAGE 31

The Holdovers captures the often dark, character-driven movies of the 1970s PAGE 31

What developed in development in 2022

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UVA Center for Politics hosts Sen. Bernie Sanders on his new book tour PAGE 10

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Behind the

Barrel What keeps the beer business hopping at Charlottesville's many local breweries EZE AMOS

Madison County volunteers help battle back Shenandoah blaze

BUILDING UP THE CITY

INSIDE!

Discover the perfect summer camp for your kids

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Kendall Street Company jams across Virginia for a 20-show tour PAGE 33

Charlottesville's new police chief wants to solve the city's gun violence problem, but some community members have concerns

Fire fight VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY

Lawmakers deciding whether to deny Bert Ellis UVA board seat PAGE 10

POLICE REPORT

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Traffic stalls on Emmet Street's "chicken strip" and the problem isn't getting better TRISTAN WILLIAMS

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The Cav's play-by-play announcer on his career talking sports PAGE 28

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In 2023, C-VILLE published 51 papers and over 200 articles. For our final issue of the year, we’re taking a second look at some of your faves. Based on physical paper return rate, your favorite issues included our story on the infamous chicken strip (February 8), an interview with new city Police Chief Michael Kochis (March 8), coverage of the recent fires in Madison (November 15), a development recap (January 11), and a deep dive into the local beer scene (March 15). Love it or hate it, 2023 was a pretty memorable year—we’ll meet you in 2024.

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