C-VILLE Weekly | March 22 - 28, 2023

UVA women's swimming & diving team makes a splash at nationals PAGE 13

Jam band legends moe. return to Charlottesville to rock the Jefferson PAGE 37

Inspiring authors come to discuss their page-turners at the Virginia Festival of the Book

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You’re invited to join SELCvirtually, as we celebrate our 2023 Reed Environmental Writing Award winners as part of the Virginia Festival of the Book. Don’t miss Corban Addison and CNN’s Isabelle Chapman as they share reflections on their award-winning work.

Heather McTeer Toney, activist, author and expert on climate and environmental justice issues, will be our special guest speaker for the award ceremony.

Virtual registrants receive a FREE copy of Corban Addison’s book, Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial.

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Hello, Charlottesville! Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. Even though temperatures are trending up, it’s always a good idea to cozy up inside with a book. Now’s the perfect time, too, with the Virginia Festival of the Book beginning on March 23. This week, we bring you a preview of the festivities with a feature about the authors attending and their various fascinating books (p. 26).

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Inside, you’ll read about Eating While Black: Food Shaming and Race in America by Psyche Williams-Forson, which looks at Black Americans’ relationship with food and the history of Black cuisine; Punks by John Keene, a book of poetry that reflects on and examines the traumas of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the Pulse nightclub shooting, and the civil rights movement; Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith, a spunky graphic novel that updates and reimagines the classic tale of Beowulf; and His Name is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and Struggle for Racial Justice by Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa, which pieces together Floyd’s life story to paint a portrait of a complex and optimistic man. And that’s not all.

As a writer, it’s thrilling and affirming to see Charlottesville come together to celebrate and support these authors and their books—and I’m excited to be able to share with you, readers, a piece of that celebration. I hope this festival will encourage you to seek out these books (and others!) in our town’s many bookstores, and see if something interests you. You never know what might resonate.

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Not your average conference. During the Tom Tom Festival, we’ll be holding a pay-whatyou-can conference that focuses on the future of our community through three tracks. Engaged citizens from all sectors and neighborhoods, come together to connect, learn and get inspired to take action. Tackle some of the most important questions of our current day with leading thinkers while immersing in moments of pause, self-reflection, and connection that allow for deeper relating and collaboration. You’ll meet new friends and make lasting memories—and take steps toward lasting change.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Man killed

At 2am on March 18, police responded to a shooting in a parking lot near Elliewood Avenue on the UVA Corner, and issued a shelter-in-place order. The victim, 26-yearold Cody Brian Smith of Charlottesville, died from his wounds at the hospital. On March 20, Charlottesville detectives arrested and charged 21-year-old Lakori Brooks with second degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with the shooting.

Missing teen

Seventeen-year-old Quiniya Mikia Best ran away from home on February 24, and has not been seen since. Best—who is 5'2", weighs 175 pounds, and is known to frequent areas in Charlottesville and Waynesboro—was last seen wearing a medical boot on her right foot, a red and black shoe on her left foot, blue jeans with ripped knees, and a gray or black sweater. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts should contact Detective Christopher Wagner at 970-3973.

Dropping out, joining in

Charlottesville social services assistant Dashad Cooper has dropped out of Virginia’s 54th House District race, and is now running for the Democratic nomination for Charlottesville City Council. Mayor Lloyd Snook and Councilor Michael Payne announced their re-election campaigns last month, but it remains unclear if newly appointed Councilor Leah Puryear will run for re-election.

Making waves

Judge approves seizing Fields’ funds

Six years after Charlottesville made national headlines during the deadly Unite the Right rally, a Virginia federal judge has authorized law enforcement officials to seize funds in the commissary account of James Alex Fields Jr., who was given two life sentences without the possibility of parole for killing one woman and injuring dozens more when he plowed his car into a crowd of peaceful protesters on August 12, 2017.

Inmates use money in their commissary accounts to purchase discretionary items, such as food, hygiene supplies, and technology. Fields’ account balance has suspiciously reached new heights. The Justice Department hopes to seize at least $650 of Fields’ funds, and use the money to help pay off $81,600 in unpaid restitution and fines from his criminal case.

The names of donors to the account were concealed by the Justice Department—prosecutors claimed “various individuals’’ have been sending Fields money. However, testimony from a civil federal lawsuit filed against Fields suggested affiliated white supremacist groups could be behind the cash influx. Fields may also be in contact with other white nationalists.

Court filings indicate Fields’ trust balance was $759.86 in December of 2022. The current balance is unknown, but prosecutors say it is “significant.”

In a handwritten note, Fields requested the court “to reduce the payment from my trust account requested by the Government from $650 to $298.” He said he intends to use the money for postage stamps, phone calls, and other “sundry items.”

Prosecutors noted blemishes in Fields’ prison track record. In December 2020, he allegedly crafted a homemade knife, and, the following month, made a “threatening remark” to a prison officer.

Michael F. Urbanski, a federal judge for the Western District of Virginia, denied Fields’ appeal. The court retains the right to seize Fields’ funds, but Urbanski’s office refused to release the court transcripts.

Because the court provided limited context, the basis of Urbanski’s ruling is unclear. The impression left by prosecutors though, and the little information available, points toward the possibility of conspiracy involving Fields and known white supremacist groups.

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On what grounds did the court seize Fields’ funds, and were they meritable? According to CJ Oswald, a doctoral student of philosophy and law at the University of Virginia, “it’s complicated. This is one of the things you run into in both moral and political philosophy. You want to prevent harm as much as possible, and you want to prevent certain groups from coordinating in particular ways. But there are also legitimate concerns about the expansion of state power and monitoring. This is what you see after 9/11 and the institution of homeland

security and their monitoring programs of U.S. citizens. And then beyond that, there’s the issue of the pre-punishment case.”

A self-proclaimed white supremacist, the then-20-year-old Fields drove to Charlottesville in August 2017 from his home in Maumee, Ohio, to support protesters opposing the removal of Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue. His time in the city was lethal: Fields killed 32-year-old Heather Heyer and injured 35 others.

In 2019, Fields was sentenced in Virginia state court to life in prison, plus 419 years and $480,000 in fines. A month earlier, a federal judge also sentenced Fields to life in prison (the two sentences are running consecutively). Fields pleaded guilty to 29 federal hate crimes to avoid the death penalty, and is currently housed at a federal prison in Springfield, Missouri.

“That’s a gut punch. But you get to choose how you respond, and over time it’ll all be okay. I know that. But I feel for the guys and the staff.”

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where Juers dropped his dogs off as he and his wife prepared to move from Charlottesville to Florida. After Rosie disappeared, the Juers soon learned they weren’t the only ones to suffer such devastation after trusting Skaggs with the care of their animals.

Multiple other dog owners reported similar experiences with Skaggs, including one whose dog reportedly escaped within an hour of arrival at Skaggs’ home and was promptly hit and killed by a car.

Another dog was also hit by a car after escaping Skaggs’ property, but survived.

“Our number-one goal is really just to make sure this doesn’t happen to anyone else,” said that dog’s owner, Ben Combs, in a February C-VILLE article.

Albemarle County Supervisor Ann Mallek says supervisors haven’t discussed restricting pet-sitting services, but she expressed an interest in exploring the possibility.

“I’ve asked staff to provide me with more information,” Mallek says.

A county resident who lives near Skaggs says Albemarle County Animal Control has been aware of issues with Skaggs’ petsitting operation since long before the Juers or others dropped their dogs off.

think that there definitely has to be some kind of accountability for any animal care inside of a residential home.” MICHAEL JUERS

A resident who lives near Adrienne Skaggs’ home on Fray’s Mill Road says there have been multiple complaints made about dogs at the property over the past three years.

“We’ve been sounding the alarm for years,” says the resident, who requested anonymity due to fear of retribution from Skaggs.

The resident provided a document listing complaints called in about Skaggs since 2020. Among the incidents listed are multiple occasions of dogs running loose, loud barking, dogs behaving aggressively, and the sounds of semi-automatic gunfire coming from the property. The resident says both animal control and Skaggs’ landlord have been repeatedly notified of the issues.

Through a county spokesperson, Albemarle County Animal Control declined

Living legacy

Fourth-year UVA swimmers lead team to third national title

By Claudia Gohn

On March 14, the University of Virginia women’s swimming & diving team made its way to Knoxville to compete in the 2023 NCAA championship meet. Energy levels were high, and, as UVA fourth-year Ella Nelson put it, the teammates were just trying to contain their excitement.

UVA’s swim team wasn’t the only one housing Olympians and American record holders. Stanford University and the University of Texas at Austin brought their best to compete, too. But Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo went into the meet with confidence. “I think arguably, we’ve got the best team that we’ve ever had here at UVA, so I feel really good,” he said.

Over the course of the meet, the UVA women’s team won every single relay, took down six new NCAA and American records, captured first in 12 out of 21 events, collected almost three times as many All-American performances, and scored over 100 points more than any other team. By Saturday, the Cavaliers won their third-straight NCAA championship title.

now I’m the one leading it or trying my best to lead it,” she says.

Even without a change in team culture, the mark these athletes left in the world of swimming evolved over these past four years. Fourth-year Kate Douglass is leaving the women’s team with six American and NCAA records, spanning multiple strokes and distances. But while having fast times holds weight, she also considers her impact outside the water. “I just wanna be known as someone who was a good teammate, and obviously I’ve left my legacy on the record boards here and I’m really happy with that,” she says. “But I definitely think one of the main reasons why I chose UVA was because I knew I had a chance to help make this program one of the top programs in the country.”

Multiple swimmers mentioned their goal of making UVA a team that younger swimmers can look up to. “This could potentially be our third NCAA win in a row,” Nelson said a few days before the swim meet. “But I think our goal is to create the UVA legacy for all of the little girls who are little swimmers and looking up to all of us college athletes and wanting to hopefully come to UVA.”

The end of the 2023 season means saying goodbye to a handful of elite swimmers on the team, including Douglass, Cuomo, and potentially Nelson if she doesn’t take a fifth year. Between Douglass’ individual American and NCAA records in the 100 butterfly, 200 individual medley, and 200 breaststroke, and Douglass and Cuomo’s shared American and NCAA records in the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays (plus Nelson’s top-tier national performances in individual medley and breaststroke events), it’s safe to say the Cavaliers are losing some of their highestperforming swimmers.

But DeSorbo isn’t nervous for future seasons. “You can’t fill the shoes of those people. And that’s the challenge that we’ll face heading in the next year. But the way I look at it is I think you want that. You want that every year,” he says. “You want people graduating from your program that are irreplaceable.”

comment, citing an ongoing investigation. Online court records show Skaggs has been found guilty of misdemeanors relating to the care of dogs since January 1: two counts of running at large and inadequate animal care. In addition, Juers has filed a civil claim against Skaggs that is still pending.

According to Albemarle County property records, the property Skaggs is renting at 2641 Fray’s Mill Rd. is owned and managed by Veliky Commercial Properties. An online sample lease available through the Veliky Rentals requires tenants to “conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb his neighbors peaceful enjoyment of the premises” and “not to use the property for any purposes other than residential.”

There was no response to an email sent to Veliky requesting comment on the complaints, and a woman who answered C-VILLE’s follow-up call declined comment.

“We aren’t going to entertain that,” she said. Skaggs did not respond to an online message requesting comment, and a woman answering a previous call to a number listed for her online claimed it was the wrong number.

Juers says he hopes the pain and loss he and others have experienced will prompt a change in the county code.

“Inspections even, just like the county health inspector would,” he says. “Maybe they’re allowed two citations and then have to be shut down.”

Prior to its NCAA championship win in 2021, UVA consistently floated in the top 10 college women’s swim teams, but wasn’t at the forefront. Current fourth-year swimmers experienced a rise to national dominance since they arrived, going from being in the mix of good teams to blowing the rest out of the water.

Lexi Cuomo, an American record holder and fourth-year swimmer, says that despite the swimmers’ ascension in national rankings, the team culture stayed the same over the past four years—with a focus on working hard for each other. “I went from kind of benefiting from having the team culture already set up like that, where I have to really put in the work to contribute to this, and

Nelson says that “legacy” has become a motto for the team. “The easy part is setting the legacy in the pool,” she says, “but it’s also the legacy of who we are as a team and the team culture that we wanna build for the years to come.”

After a third national title, Douglass closes her collegiate chapter with nothing but positive things to say. “It’s very important to me—the third national championship of this team—because I feel like, coming into UVA, that was just all I ever wanted for the program was to be a part of a growing program, and then my second year we won our first one and then we just kept winning after that,” she says. “So yeah it’s pretty cool to see a third one now.”

DeSorbo won’t forget what these swimmers have done at UVA any time soon. “I’m forever grateful that they took that leap of faith,” he says. “And certainly they’ve come in and bought in immediately. They believed and trusted immediately, and were just really excited to be a part of the potential rise of our program. And they’ve all just been such great people and influences and leaders on our team that they’re definitely gonna leave a lasting legacy, and they play a significant role in where we are today.”

Ben Combs and Laura Brown’s Chihuahua Olive escaped from Skaggs’ property in January and was hit by a car but survived.

“Our goal is to create the UVA legacy for all of the little girls who are little swimmers and looking up to all of us.”

ELLA NELSON, UVA SWIMMER

The University of Virginia women’s swimmers stole the show at the 2023 NCAA championship in Knoxville, where they won every relay and set several new NCAA and American records.

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Situated near the Blue Ridge Mtns. in Madison County on 333 acres. Currently runs as a grazing farm for beef cattle. There are 2 homes on the property and a complement of necessary farm buildings. NOT IN CONSERVATION EASEMENT! MLS#630435

$3,200,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

SUNNYSIDE

Remarkably large parcel located convenient to Charlottesville and UVA. Exceptional Blue Ridge views, charming farmhouse (in need of restoration). Under VOF easement but with divisions into already predetermined parcels. MLS#585228 $4,400,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

10 acres of mature woods. Property has long road frontage and consists of two parcels being combined and sold as one. No HOA! Design and build your dream residence on this very well-priced parcel.

MLS#621178 $189,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

CROZET AREA

Beautiful building lot -3.3 acres, fronting on a quiet paved county road. Land is mostly in pasture, some woods, creek and elevated homesite with panoramic views of mountains, pond, and surrounding pastoral area. Less than a mile to Harris Teeter at Crozet.

MLS#636349 $450,000 Jim Faulconer,434.981.0076

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

TURKEY SAG ROAD

33-acre property with beautifully constructed 3/4BR home. Home features great room with dramatic stone fireplace and panoramic views and large master suite with private deck. Peace, privacy and tranquility unsurpassed, but close to town. MLS#635341 $1,725,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MURPHY’S CREEK FARM

Wonderful gently rolling parcel of land with just under 26 acres, 18 miles south of Charlottesville. The land is wooded (mostly hardwoods) with an elevated building site, stream/creek, total privacy, and long road frontage. MLS#619394 $229,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

WOLFCREEK FARM

FARM

RED HILL

LYNX FARM LANE

SIMMONS GAP/ ESTES RIDGE

NELSON COUNTY

Absolutely private and pristine deep water lake of 50+/- acres, with (2) miles of shoreline, in Nelson County, surrounded by nearly 800 acres of commercial pine forest, designed for staggered harvests into perpetuity. An incredibly rare recreational paradise. A new lake home, with quality appointments at waters edge, a boat house with (2) lifts and a large steel storage building to house toys and equipment. Internet and generator are in place. Nearly 7 miles of interior roads and trails with mountain views. Includes access to nearby James River!

MLS # 623894 $4,400,000

WESTERN ALBEMARLE

A RARE find in a spectacular Western Albemarle location! This 120.75 parcel offers magnificent mountain and valley views in all directions. The rolling pastures and beautiful, mature hardwoods combined with privacy and convenience (minutes from downtown Crozet) create a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

MLS# 636241 $3,400,000

FRAYS

MILL RD

Gorgeous 6.22 acre building parcel located in beautiful Northern Albemarle County. This parcel offers an open elevated building site with gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding mountainside. Located on a quiet country lane yet close to both Charlottesville and Ruckersville. One of 6 parcels available in this small country subdivision; parcels range from 4 to 8 acres. Owner is working on building driveway entrances installed. It is advised to use 4 wheel drive to access the parcels until drives can be completed. MLS# 636003 $344,500

HATTON FERRY RD

Situated in Southern Albemarle County, and within 2 miles of the James River at Hatton Ferry, this 21+ acre parcel backs up to the Totier CreekReservoir. Parcel offers a private, elevated building site with open pasture and mature hardwoods. Parcel is within 5 miles of the historic town of Scottsville. MLS# 637310 $245,000

FRAYS GRANT

Fray’s Grant offers luxury living in Earlysville, VA, located just outside Charlottesville. With breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge, gently rolling land, meadows, wildlife, nature trails, and lot sizes ranging from 2 to 74 acres, Fray’s Grant is a beautiful setting to build your forever home. This 21+ acre parcel sits on a cul-de-sac offering privacy, towering hardwoods, two year around running streams, and natural sloping for building plans with a basement. Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport is 6 miles away with shopping and eateries within 10 miles. MLS # 637061 $359,000

LANGDON WOODS LOT 12

Gorgeous park like wooded parcel located in North West Albemarle County with State maintained roads, underground power lines, high speed internet through Centurylink, and community stocked lake. Parcel is unique in the fact that there is a 57 acre preservation tract that adjoins this parcel that will preserve the privacy and natural beauty of this parcel. Elevated building site with streams running on each side, rock outcroppings make this a very special parcel. HOA review of plans and builder 2800 sq ft. min. house size, 4-bedroom perk test on file, 20GPM well in place

MLS # 638296 $259,900

LANGDON WOODS LOT 3

Beautiful Langdon Woods - a tranquil, large-lot subdivision featuring public roads, HOA with pastoral and seasonal mountain views. This 8.42 acre lot features an elevated building site overlooking the shared stocked lake most of which is located on this parcel, and backs up to a 57 acre preservation tract. This is the only parcel in the subdivision which allows for a dock. Parcel has a drilled well in place. Ten minutes to CHO airport, shopping, NGIC, etc. Bring your builder! Plans subject to HOA approval.

MLS # 638242 $279,000

PLANK ROAD

Beautiful 4.93-acre parcel located just outside the quaint town of Batesville. Parcel is divided into two separate parcels and offers an open elevated front parcel with a small shed and shared stream at the rear. The rear parcel offers an elevated wooded building site.

MLS # 634345 $343,000

Straddling borders

Can different localities work together to build the future?

By Sean Tubbs

Population growth and the impact of a more congested community is not limited to one political jurisdiction. But how well is this place set up to build transportation infrastructure that straddles borders between Albemarle, Charlottesville, and the University of Virginia?

A recent letter from the Fry’s Spring Neighborhood Association asked the City of Charlottesville to find a way to contribute to a sidewalk project Albemarle County has preliminary plans to build on Old Lynchburg Road.

“The FSNA recommends city participation because it would add a sidewalk, connect a portion of the Rivanna Trail, and would provide access to new city-owned parkland on the other side of Moores Creek,” reads the February 13 letter to City Council. “It would be easy to view this sidewalk as a facility mostly for County residents, but this is wrong.”

City staff met with members of the FSNA last week to discuss the project, which is one of many potential projects Charlottesville Public Works could be working on in a city with many residents clamoring for projects. There’s no list that community members can look at online for the most up-to-date information.

However, the project is No. 26 on Albemarle’s detailed list of transportation priorities, according to an update from October 2022.

“This project would construct a shareduse path and multiple crosswalks along Old

Lynchburg Road between Timberland Park Apartments and Azalea Park to improve pedestrian safety and mobility,” reads the list, which also states this project could be a collaborative project with the City of Charlottesville.

This project dates back to Albemarle’s budget for FY20, when $6 million was programmed into the capital improvement program for “quality of life” by building sidewalks and bike lanes. The pandemic delayed the project and the decision was made to put that money toward projects that can attract further funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation. Albemarle’s budget for the current fiscal year has $75,000 for preliminary design. The draft budget for FY24 has reduced that to $33,958.

The FSNA letter and last week’s meeting were intended to jumpstart that collaboration from the city’s side. With dozens of potential projects that may take funding and staff resources from both localities, how can the public be ensured that these ideas don’t get lost in the constant shuffle of staff and elected officials?

The Albemarle and Charlottesville planning commissions have not met since January 2017, but there’s talk another meeting may take place this year. A public body that had been set up to discuss regional growth was disbanded in late 2019. At its last meeting, the Land Use and Environmental Planning Committee did discuss major transportation issues, but these were about larger projects such as the forthcoming changes to Hydraulic Road and U.S. 29.

Spring Market

GORDONSVILLE ON MAIN

Saturday, April 1st, 2023

EST.2023

Market: 10 am – 5 pm

Music: The AP Project 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Presented By: The Laurie Holladay Shop and Annie Gould Gallery

Vendors: Toadstool, Laurie Weinman Prints, Host Pretty Host Often, VA Arts & Pottery, Shrader Leather, Cakes by Jen, Lilly Bow Chic, Kaghos Kreations, Laura

No. 26 on the county’s list of transportation priorities is a shared-use path and multiple crosswalks along Old Lynchburg Road between Azalea Park (above) and Timberland Park Apartments, which would improve pedestrian safety and mobility.

COVE TRACE

Fantastic, unique floor plan! One floor living. The 2 story entry hall leads to a sunken living room with a wall of windows. First floor primary suite has an amazing closet and a private study/ nursery. Spacious kitchen features an island and a breakfast area. Large, open dining room. Full length deck with views of the lake. Fenced yard. Set on .48 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. All of the advantages of living in Forest Lakes: pool, tennis, club house, walking trails and lakes. Convenient to shopping, schools and restaurants. $625,000

BROOMLEY ROAD

A unique contemporary cottage set on 2.6 wooded acres just west of town. This 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home (including an in-law suite on the terrace level) backs up to farmland. The great room features a vaulted ceiling, brick fireplace and built-in bookcases. Front terrace and back deck are great for birdwatching.

Jack Samuels Realty, inc.

Hickory Hill Farm

Quintessential Virginia farm with 1837 farmhouse on 84.88 acres. 2,583 sq. feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths with all the modern amenities. Outdoor living space including salt water pool, hot tub and pool house. Farm buildings to sustain many agricultural endeavors. All fields are fenced with 4 board and electrified Tercel Fencing. $1,750,000

Barbour Village

170.99 acres consisting of 8 parcels approximately 20 acres each being sold as a whole. Zoned agriculture and is in County forestry and land use. Approximately 1,000 feet road frontage. $1,709,900

A DREAM HOME IS GREAT, BUT THE RIGHT ONE IS BETTER. Let an agent who knows guide you.

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1298 Courtyard Dr | Charlottesville

Welcome to this beautiful 4 bed, 3½ bath REDFIELDS home that will check everything on your list! You’ll Enjoy the natural light-filled main level VAULTED Great Room & PALLADIUM Window wall surrounding the gas fireplace.

$459,000 | montaguemiller.com/639367

Gaffney Saadut Team | 434.981.9968

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Investment opportunity awaits! 30 acre farm located a half mile from the Rt 29/Rte 33 intersection in Ruckersville. This coveted farm has been owned by the same family for over 100 years. The original farmhouse is currently used as a rental home. There is a second home on the property used as a rental as well. Several large equipment buildings. There is a lovely pond at the front of the property. At the back of the property you will find the headwaters of Preddy Creek!

There are currently 9 division rights with the opportunity for potential rezoning and additional divisions.

$1,250,000 | montaguemiller.com/639147

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Spotless, low maintenance condo convenient to all things Charlottesville! This beautiful home boasts gleaming hardwood floors, an impressive kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and more!

$399,000 | newleafcville.com/637910

New Leaf Team | 434.214.6121

2272 White Mountain Rd | Afton

63 acres in a very private and appealing western Albemarle location, surrounded by large acreage parcels. A 2004 3 Bed 2 Bath home sits in the middle of the property. There is a nice creek and some very nice building sites.

$375,000 | CarterMontague.com/639319

Carter Montague | 434.962.3419

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Sycamore

fully renovated farmhouse in an idyllic setting in northwestern Rockbridge County. Charming older home w/ standing seam roof, screened porch, gorgeous heart pine floors & wood burning fireplace. Open & airy. kitchen.

$459,000 | CarterMontague.com/636337

Carter Montague | 434.962.3419

Gorgeous 72 acre parcel near Lovingston. Multiple elevated building sites overlook a beautiful stocked lake with mountain views beyond. Well managed, property is worthy of construction of an architecturally significant main dwelling.

$550,000 | CarterMontague.com/637981

Carter Montague | 434.962.3419

192 acre timber/recreation tract in central Nelson County, very close to Shipman and 10 mins to Lovingston/Rt 29 Very private but not remote, property consists of 4 tax parcels & spans the southeastern slopes of Naked Mountain.

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March 23 to 26, 2023 - Virginia Festival of the Book

Friday, March 24

Thursday, March 23 Saturday, March 25

Rise Of The Spy

10AM – 11AM

Virginia Humanities

Forbidden Dreams: Coming of Age Fiction

11:30AM – 12:30PM

Virginia Humanities

A Romance Salon: American Royalty

11:30AM – 12:30PM

Central JMRL Library

The Turning Point: Shaping a Poetic Life

1PM – 2PM

Virginia Humanities

An Identity on the Edges

2:30PM – 3:30PM

Central JMRL Library

Unsung Women

4PM – 5PM

The Center at Belvedere

Voices of Adult Learners

6PM – 8:30PM

PVCC, Dickinson Building

Taps and Top 10 Hits

7PM – 8:30PM

Random Row

Tickets Required

Food and Blackness

11AM – 12:30PM

JSAAHC Tickets Required

A Sci-Fi Salon: Flying the Coop

1PM – 2PM

JSAAHC

Book Arts Open House

1PM – 4PM

JSAACH

Deaf Utopia with Nyle DiMarco

2PM – 3:30PM

Paramount Theater

Folklore and Futures

2:30PM – 3:30PM

JSAACH

How to Use Tarot to Enchant Your Inner Writing Witch

3:30PM – 4:30PM

Central JMRL Library

Handsome, Durable, and Inexpensive: The ‘Modern Library,’ 1925-

1959

4PM – 5PM

UVa Harrison Institute / Small Special Collections

Furious Flower Poetry Hour

4PM – 5PM

JSAACH

SELC’s 2023 Reed Award Ceremony

5PM – 6:30PM

CODE Building

Tickets Required

Bestsellers and Best Cellars Reception

6PM – 7:15PM

Paramount Theater

Tickets Required

Finding the Light: Bestsellers Panel

7:30PM – 8:30PM

Paramount Theater

Tickets Required

Reinvention and Return Breakfast and Authors Talk

10AM – 11:30AM

Omni Hotel Tickets Required

JMRL Annual Book Swap

10AM – 12PM

Central JMRL Library

No Ordinary Crimes: A Thriller Hour

11AM – 12PM

Central JMRL Library

The Art and Craft of Bookmaking Demo

11AM – 1:30PM

Omni Hotel

5th Annual Carol

Troxell Reader: Meghan O’Rourke

12PM – 1PM

New Dominion Bookshop

Mid-Century Fiction

Lunch

12PM – 1:30PM

Omni Hotel Tickets Required

Newbery Authors Panel

12:30PM – 1:30PM

Central JMRL Library

2023 Same Page

Community Read with Ross Gay

2PM – 3PM

JSAAHC, Tickets Required

Bea Wolf Book Signing

2PM – 3PM

Telegraph Art & Comics

Uptown

Crowns & Claws: Coming of Age in YA

Fantasy Fiction

4PM – 5PM

New Dominion Bookshop

An Afternoon with the National Book Awards

4PM – 5PM

JSAAHC

Horror at Holiday Trails

7PM – 9PM

Camp Holiday Trails

Tickets Required

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Sunday, March 26

Illustrating the Everyday 11AM – 1PM

Ivy Creek Natural Area

The Poetic Justice

12PM – 1PM

James Monroe’s Highland

Poets Across Genre

2PM – 3PM

Central JMRL Library

American Inheritance

2PM – 3PM

Monticello Visitor Center

Tickets Required

Origin Stories: Belief & Identity in VA Memoirs

4PM – 5PM

Central JMRL Library

UVA MFA Alumni

Reading

6PM – 7PM

Visible/Records

Festival Finale at Decipher Brewing

7PM – 8:30PM

To cap off the 2023 Virginia Festival of the Book, enjoy a drink with us at Decipher Brewing!

For details, tickets, full schedule, and all presenting authors:

VABook.org

READ ON

The Virginia Festival of the Book’s annual celebration of reading and literary culture returns this week, and even as a smaller program, the fest offers a wealth of page-turning experiences. From magical storytelling to personal reinvention, the power of printed words is on full display. ¶ It’s nearly impossible to read all of the books featured at the festival, but we delved into several of them, and chatted with their authors. And as you’ll see in the following preview, we learn about ourselves through writers who’ve spent time inside the mind of George Floyd, had revelations while researching collard greens, crafted unimaginable suffering into beautiful poetry, and romped and stomped through the reinterpretation of a centuries-old story told in a modern blaze of Old English. It’s a good start. Images courtesy of VA Festival of the Book foods? And that question opened up a whole world for me.”

FORAGING FOR FACTS

Eating While Black

Psyche Williams-Forson

ONE DAY, PSYCHE WILLIAMSForson’s daughter stopped letting her father pack Ghanaian food for her lunch. Her lunchbox smelled different than others, and she didn’t want to be made fun of. This is still a familiar scene for some American students coming from migrant families, and unless people rethink their understanding of food culture, it will be for future generations too, Williams-Forson says.

“It’s a sad story, and we’ll say, ‘Oh, that’s horrible,’ but we don’t teach our kids anything different,” she says. “The cycle repeats. It’s not just about the food. It affects the person’s whole being.” In an effort to break this cycle, Williams-Forson wrote Eating While Black: Food Shaming and Race in America, which she will discuss at the Virginia Festival of the Book.

In an era of what the University of Maryland professor calls “food hysteria,” where people fight to define their diets by trendy labels like “organic,” “clean,” and “local,” Eating While Black argues that Black Americans remain connected to important traditions, cultures, and histories by eating foods often shamed for not fitting within these categories. Eating While Black is also the culmination of Williams-Forson’s passion for delving into African American history, which began while studying literature at the University of Virginia on her way to majoring in English, African American studies, and women’s studies.

“It occurred to me that I was really interested in the context in which these texts were emerging,” Williams-Forson says. “And in order to

find out the context, the historicity, you have to do a little bit more research. You have to go outside the text itself.” As a research assistant during graduate school at the University of Maryland College Park in the 1990s, Williams-Forson found there was little information available about African American foodways. Her searches for Black food history turned up only old cookbooks with recipes for collard greens and cornbread. “I was being told the same thing: These are foods that Black folks tend to eat,” Williams-Forson says. “What I was curious about is, why were we eating these

This journey into the history of Black Americans’ relationship with food took Williams-Forson everywhere, from the annals of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the archives of Alderman Library. Growing up, the author had been told Black food culture descended from enslaved people being forced to eat only scraps of discarded food. Her research painted a very different picture. Williams-Forson read about ships that carried to America not only enslaved people but ingredients from their homelands, from okra to melons to black-eyed peas. She found evidence that some enslaved people were able to hunt and forage, and that they introduced new cooking techniques like deep frying to the continent while preparing these foods. She learned that even while under horrific subjugation, enslaved people began a complex and variegated food culture, one that exists today in everything from traditional Southern dishes to Louisiana Creole foods.

By expanding upon this history in Eating While Black, Williams-Forson hopes she can encourage African Americans to discuss the origins of why they are shamed, and why they shame others, for what they eat.

“Will everyone agree with me? Absolutely not,” Williams-Forson says.

“But at least we can have a conversation about it, and recognize that some of the things you’ve heard growing up, some of the things that you think about other people or about yourself, are actually not true.”—Julia

Stumbaugh

Psyche Williams-Forson will appear at Food and Blackness at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center on Friday, March 24.

On Friday, Psyche Williams-Forson joins Clarkisha Kent, author of Fat Off, Fat On: A Big Bitch Manifesto, for a discussion featuring samples of traditional Black and African American diasporic dishes.

VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK

A CHORUS OF PERSPECTIVES

ings of the Lower East Side and Chinatown in the 1980s, who was lost in 1999 to the ongoing HIV/AIDS epidemic. Keene’s poem is written in all capital letters, echoing a style Wong used in artist statements, at once conjuring his paintings and witnessing the isolation, confusion, and stigma that surrounded the death of so many (but especially other gay men) before much was known about HIV/AIDS:

GREW UP TEETHING ON JADE GREENER THAN CREME

DE MENTHE STILL STUCK HERE IN THE HOSPITAL IN ISOLATION BECAUSE THEY THINK I MIGHT HAVE TB I NEEDED A VACATION ANYWAY MAYBE YOU CAN COME VISIT ME THEY ARE ACTING LIKE I AM RADIOACTIVE

Punks

John Keene

THE POEMS IN JOHN KEENE’S LATEST collection, Punks: New & Selected Poems, span three decades, saturated with the desire, loss, and reflections of a Black gay man who lived through the early days of the AIDS epidemic and continues to navigate our contemporary traumas and tragedies.

Keene received the 2022 National Book Award for Poetry and the 2022 Lambda Literary Award for Gay Poetry for Punks, among other honors. A Cave Canem and MacArthur fellow, as well as a respected literary translator, he is perhaps best known for his fiction, including Counternarratives, his 2015 collection of short stories, where his acute appreciation for linguistics mixes with a honed ability to inhabit history—qualities that are on full display in Punks as well.

Divided into seven sections, Punks covers a breadth of eras and emotive ranges, from the poems in “Playland”—many of which were originally published in a 2016 chapbook by the same name—which evoke G&Ts in gay bars with throbbing beats, celebrating the embodied joy that we experience in life, to sections that commemorate and mourn the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, the Black men and women who continue to die at the hands of U.S. police, and the people whose lives were lost early in the HIV/AIDS epidemic, to name a few.

The book’s eponymous poem appears about halfway through, dedicated “after and for Martin Wong,” the queer Chinese American painter best known for his paint-

A Romance Salon: American Royalty

Tracey Livesay’s steamy rom-com

In “Underground,” Keene bears witness to “a system underwritten in blood,” drawing a line between the civil rights movement and a too-familiar encounter between a Black man and police, invoking legacies of trauma: Life at the end of the world. Waiting, exhaling. There was no gun on the ground beside him.

Train your eyes on the black space behind them.

In “Pulse,” Keene’s approach is more of a collection of snapshots, giving voice to those murdered and wounded on June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Florida, through details like these: We are the bitter beer, fizzy soda and sweet cocktail.

We are the chairs rearranged to open the floor.

We are the sweaty brows, the half-hidden tears.

We are the gleam of smartphone screens. We are the small talk, the banter, the laughter.

We are the claps and the clap backs.

American Royalty is the first in a new series inspired by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s real-life love story. Rapper Danielle “Duchess” Nelson turns the palace upside down when she falls for reclusive Prince Jameson. Livesay will discuss her work, answer questions, and sign copies at this informal salon. March 23, 11am, Central Library and virtual

Deaf Utopia with Nyle DiMarco

—Sarah Lawson

Indeed, at times, the collection reads like a eulogy, referencing and dedicating works to countless artists and musicians—including jazz legends John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans, and others—celebrating their influence while mourning their absence. As a whole, Punks is a wonder, balancing the joy and the pain of life through a chorus of perspectives, as well as an improvisational energy that is grounded in formal curiosity and playfulness, even when tackling the darkest moments of our modern time.

John Keene will appear at the National Book Foundation Presents: An Afternoon with the National Book Awards at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center on Saturday, March 25.

Is there anything Nyle DiMarco can’t do? The deaf activist’s smoldering good looks and killer dance moves earned him first place on “America’s Next Top Model” and “Dancing with the Stars.” And with the release of Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life, he’s a New York Times bestselling author too. In conversation with Wawa Snipe. March 24, 2pm, The Paramount Theater

John Keene’s poetry collection, Punks balances joy and pain through a chorus of perspectives.

No Ordinary Crimes: A Thriller Hour

Whodunit—the vigilante antihero, the cartel hitman, or a group of women assassins celebrating early retirement? Find out when E.A. Aymar, Gabino Iglesias, and Deanna Raybourn discuss their respective thrillers: No Home for Killers, The Devil Takes You Home, and Killers of a Certain Age March 25, 11am, Central Library

CANDY UNLIMITED

Bea Wolf

Zach Weinersmith

WRITING A BOOK IS AN ADMIRABLY impressive feat in its own right, but adapting an Old English epic—that happens to be quite violent—into a tale palatable for children? Yeah, Zach Weinersmith did that.

Bea Wolf (pronounced Bee-wolf) is Weinersmith’s illustrated, comedic retelling of Beowulf that follows a gang of troublemaking kids as they defend their treehouse from Mr. Grindle, a fun-hating adult who can turn kids into grown-ups with the touch of a finger.

Where many children’s and middle-grade books are (rightfully so) vehicles to entertain and teach valuable life lessons, Bea Wolf is a story in which kids rule supreme. It’s utter anarchy, but in the best way possible. When asked to sum it up in three words, Weinersmith went with “kids being bad.”

Newbery Authors Panel

Local author Andrea Beatriz

Arango, whose Iveliz Explains It All earned a 2023 Newbery Honor award, is joined by fellow Newbery medalist Meg Medina, author of Merci Suárez Plays

It Cool, to talk about writing books they wish were on shelves when they were in middle school. March 25, 12:30pm, Central Library

Crowns & Claws: Coming of Age in YA Fantasy Fiction

Debut authors Emily Thiede and Andrew Joseph White join local educator Amber Loyacano to discuss Thiede’s This Vicious Grace, which follows Alessa as she balances saving her home, finding love, and harnessing her power, and White’s Hell Followed With Us, about trans teen Benji, who finds refuge in a LGBTQ+ center in a post-apocalyptic world. March 25, 4pm, New Dominion Bookshop and virtual

“I do think there’s maybe not as much of a place as I’d like for stuff that’s just trying to be ridiculous and fun and artistic,” says Weinersmith.

The Beowulf archetype might seem like an unusual choice for a fun tale about the tragedy of growing up, but Weinersmith makes it work with admirable ease.

“So I am an English literature major,” he says, laughing. “I enjoy Milton and Shakespeare and all these boring dead people. They’re wonderful to me, and the oldest long poem in an English language is Beowulf, and by sort of luck and chance it happens to be one of the great ones.”

“[Beowulf] is perceived to be kind of dusty and stuffy,” he says, “but it’s actually pretty readable. There’s a lot of monster fighting, and when it’s not monster fighting, it’s people fighting, and you know, it’s quite bouncy!”

Weinersmith wasn’t just inspired by Beowulf’s plot for his retelling, he also drew inspiration from the way it was

written, keeping the alliteration found in the original Old English and incorporating kennings, or word riddles.

You can find both at play in a passage where Bea, the hero of Weinersmith’s epic, recounts her victory over a horde of lake monsters: “On they came, clasping, clawing, catching nothing / each famished but unfed, flushed back by my furious force! / Hating me as I heaved them down the cola-dark deeps, / never to rise more, lest they know the nap of the knuckle.”

Charming black-and-white illustrations from French cartoonist Boulet accompany Virginia-based Weinersmith’s witty words, imbuing an already funny tale with even more hilarity, heart, and plenty of visual Easter eggs.

Though the children poke fun at all the terrible aspects of being teenagers and adults—homework, mortgages, cable TV—it never feels egregious, and adult readers will also get a kick out of Weinersmith’s celebration of idealized childhood, where candy consumption is unlimited, bedtime is a whim, and working as a cashier at a grocery store is basically a death sentence.—Maeve Hayden

Virginia-based author Zach Weinersmith will appear at Telegraph Books Uptown on Saturday, March 25.

Alliteration and anarchy abound in Zach Weinersmith’s graphic novel retelling of Beowulf

VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK

SAY HIS NAME

His Name is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice

Robert Samuels

and Toluse Olorunnipa

AS A YOUTH, GEORGE FLOYD

dreamed of being a Supreme Court justice, a professional athlete, a rap star.

Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa document those dreams and the impact of systemic racism on Floyd’s life in their book, His Name is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice. They’ll be in Charlottesville to talk about it at this year’s Virginia Festival of the Book.

The book came out of an October 2020 six-part series in the Post. The picture of Floyd that emerged from the series and Samuels and Olorunnipa’s year of reporting “is that of a man facing extraordinary struggles with hope and optimism, a man who managed to do in death what he so desperately wanted to achieve in life: change the world,” they write.

Much of Floyd’s experience as a Black man in America resonates with Samuels. “The biggest example was the idea that if he encountered a stranger, people would often assume the worst,” says Samuels. “I think that feeling is something that resonates with lots of Black people, particularly Black men.” They exist in a world of constant fear that they might be killed, “more specifically by a police officer,” he says.

And the biggest difference between Floyd and Samuels’ experiences as Black men? “I did not encounter [former Minneapolis police officer] Derek Chauvin on May 25th,” says Samuels.

The writers found surprises in learning about Floyd’s life and getting inside his head when he wasn’t there to be interviewed. He left letters, poems, and raps he’d written. “Obviously he was a creative guy,” says Samuels. Floyd wondered why his life was not better and often blamed himself. “I don’t think people would assume he was so reflective.”

Another surprise was learning Floyd was reading and writing at grade level in the third grade, when he aspired to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court after a lesson on Thurgood Marshall. Educators say third-grade reading levels define how far one goes academically. “That really begs the question,” says Samuels, “‘What happened?’”

The authors were amazed to learn that Floyd’s great-great-grandfather, Hillery Thomas Stewart, born enslaved, was one of the wealthiest Black land-

Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa document George Floyd’s dreams and the impact of systemic racism on his life in His Name Is George Floyd

owners in the South by 1870, and owned 500 acres in Harnett County, North Carolina—until Jim Crow-era white businessmen and officials stripped the illiterate Stewart of his holdings through complex, fraudulent financial instruments and tax auctions.

The family lost its land in a single generation, says Samuels. Research proved the story “a lot more terrifying than what the family said.”

With the January 7 police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, many wonder whether anything has changed since Chauvin put his knee on Floyd’s neck. Samuels sees a lot of changes stemming from the widest protest movement in the history of this country.

“At least 16 states have banned noknock raids or chokeholds as a direct line to the movement we saw with George Floyd’s death,” he says. Greater, immediate accountability occurred in Nichols’ death, with the five accused police officers fired even before the videos were released publicly, he adds.

Other changes aren’t so great—or are nonexistent. Federal police reform fizzled on Capitol Hill. When Samuels and Olorunnipa started writing, the books on racism that people said everyone should read are now ones people say should be banned, notes Samuels.

And in 2020, it seemed many were ready to have robust discussions about the fuller truths of this country’s history and its relationship with systemic racism. Now, “those are really uncomfortable questions for a host of people,” says Samuels. “You can see that with what is going on in Florida. I think there’s a real heightened challenge in this country on how we should handle and present our history and what we should learn from these moments.”

Provence

Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa will appear at the National Book Foundation Presents: An Afternoon with the National Book Awards at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center on Saturday, March 25.

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Friends of JMRL BOOK SALE

April 1st-9th 10am-7pm each day

Member’s Preview: Friday, March 31 from 5-7pm (No Scanners at Preview (3/31) & Sat (4/1) from 10am-1pm) 1/2 price days: April 8th & 9th

Where: 300 Albemarle Square Shopping Center, Charlottesville (at the old Northside Library location)

What:

BY WILLIAM

Love is complicated, and nowhere more so than the Forest of Arden, where disguised lovers on the run meet cute, and happy endings including four—count them, four–weddings ensue. “A true joy ride! Some of the funniest, most thrilling theater to be had anywhere. is happening right there, right now; and you’d be a fool to miss out on the mayhem” (DC Theater Arts).

BY SARAH RUHL

A fresh look at a timeless love story! Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost life. “Mesmerizing and exquisite. I was transported” (DC Theater Arts).

joined by Ming-Hui Kuo

Monday, April 03, 2023 | 6:30 PM DRAWING THE LINES | The political cartoon in the digital age For more information please contact Glenn Crossman | 434-243-3540 | GAC4T@virginia.edu

– 8:00 PM | Ridley Hall | Room To register scan the below QR code Go to Eventbrite.com and search event title

WEDNESDAY 3/22

DYNAMIC TRIO

Groove out with Charlie Ballantine and his trio at a special evening of jazz infused with rock and folk influences. Ballantine showcases his versatility across an impressive body of originals and standards, feathering intricate guitar grooves with complex compositions. His 2020 release, Vonnegut, features original compositions inspired by the writing of fellow Midwesterner Kurt Vonnegut. His latest, Falling Grace, offers a succinct listening experience that opens with a reverent take on Dido’s “Thank You.” $20-25, 7:30pm. Belmont Arts Collaborative, 221 Carlton Rd., Ste 4. cvillejazz.org

FRIDAY 3/24

TURN UP THE RODEO

Saddle up for The Wild Caldonia Rodeo, a sensual, burlesque play from Nu Rodeo Caldonia, a queer BIPOC production team and artist collective from Richmond. Set in Virginia City, Nevada, and inspired by a few historical people and events, the rodeo features an enticing blend of singing, theater, and, of course, the art of the tease. It all happens in The Bridge PAI’s new space, The Underground,and features a talented cast of performers, including Bri Psycho 6, Darshe Dazzles, Rica Grande, Saffron Soliel, and Santobella Spark. $20-25, 7pm. The Underground, 306 E. Main St. thebridgepai.org

SATURDAY 3/25

GLOWING RETURN

Charlottesville’s Boxed

Lunch performed its first show as a band at Holly’s Diner in 2019. A few years and an EP later, the group returns to the diner for a late-night set. The band, which includes Justin Storer, Joel Streeter, Emily Gardiner, and Zack Beamer, combines melodic songwriting, killer harmonies, and skilled musical chops for highenergy performances. In Neon Light, its four-song EP released last year, features hits including the bouncy “Song for Adam” and “Antidote,” a quirky, offbeat hint of things to come. Free, 9:30pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Wednesday 3/22

music

Beleza Duo. Funkalicious samba soul. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Charlie Ballantine. The guitarist and his trio perform live. $20-23, 7:30pm. Belmont Arts Collaborative, 221 Carlton Rd. Ste. 3. belmont arts.org

Jim Waive. Classic country tunes from the man with a velvet voice and impressive beard. Free, 7pm. Blue Moon Diner, 606 W. Main St. bluemoondiner.net

Karaoke. Jen DeVille hosts this weekly song party. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

moe. Musical synergy and unfettered showmanship from Al Schnier, Chuck Garvey, Rob Derhak, Jim Loughlin, and Vinnie Amico. $3338, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Open Mic Night. Charlottesville’s longest-running open mic night. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Wavelength. With Andre LaVelle, Larry Bisgaier, Wave Milor, and a few special guests. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com

classes

Paint & Sip: Vibrant Sunset. Paint, sip, and repeat. $40, 6pm. King Family Vineyard, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet. catelynkelsey designs.com

etc.

Being John Malkovich. John Cusack and Cameron Diaz get inside the head of the celebrated actor in Spike Jonze’s trippy comedy. $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Bingo. Four games that increase in difficulty with prizes to match. Free, 6pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

Block Night. An informal session for those interested in the art and craft of book and printmaking. Free, 5:30pm. Virginia Center for the Book, Jefferson School City Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. vabookcenter.org

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

Thursday 3/23

music

Berto and Vincent. Wild gypsy rumba and Latin guitar. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Kenny Chesney. With Kelsea Ballerini. $29 and up, 7:30pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpauljonesarena.com

Satsang. With Graham Good and The Painters. $15-75, 8:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Virginia Glee Club. UVA’s oldest musical organization performs an eclectic mix of sacred and secular works. Free, 6:30pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

stage

Orpheus and Erica: A Deaf Opera The Orpheus myth is drawn into the miraculous and flawed world of modern medicine in this new production in ASL. Free-$35, 8pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. victoryhallopera.org

words

Black in the Abstract, Valerie Cassel Oliver. The artist discusses her 2014 exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston that

looked at the history of Black artists working in abstraction. Free, 6:30pm. Campbell Hall 160, UVA Grounds. art.as.virginia.edu

Representing Ourselves into Existence: Tracing the History of Trans Filmmaking in the U.S. and Canada. A lecture by Laura Horak, author of Girls Will Be Boys: CrossDressing Women, Lesbians, and American Cinema, 1908-1934. Free, 5pm. Online. art. as.virginia.edu

classes

Paint & Sip. Choose your sip, grab a brush, and create a one-of-a-kind acrylic painting. $35-45, 7pm. Pikasso Swig Craft Bar, 333 Second St. SE. pikassoswig.com

Paint & Sip: Cherry Blossoms. Paint, sip, and repeat. $40, 6pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. catelynkelsey designs.com

etc.

The Virginia Festival of the Book. A celebration of all things bookish. Free, all day. vabook.org

Animal Tracking Workshop. Identify species moving through the landscape. $45, 9am. North Rivanna Trail, Charlottesville. living earthva.org

Trivia & Thai. Preorder dinner from Chimm and put your thinking caps. Free, 6:15pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Friday 3/24

music

Boy Named Banjo. A fusion of contemporary country, Americana, and folk-rock stacked on a foundation of bluegrass. $17-20, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Cheap Whiskey. Country, rock and blues. Free, 9:30pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Erik DeLuca: An Arts Residency. The artist and musician works with performance, sculpture, and text. Free, 3:30pm. Old Cabell Hall 107, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

G.G.R.H. Featuring guitarist Ian Gilliam, harmonica player Gary Green, bassist Steve Riggs, and Eddie Hall on drums. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Vincent Zorn. A wine- and guitar-filled Friday evening. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarm andwinery.com

Willie DE Trio. Live tunes and cider flight deals. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

stage

The Wild Caldonia Rodeo. A unique experience combining burlesque and theater. $20, 7pm. The Underground: A Center for Creative Collaboration, 306 E. Main St. thebridgepai.org

words

Reed Environmental Writing Award. Reflections from this year’s winners, Corban Addison (Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial) and Isabelle Chapman (Gambling ‘America’s Amazon’), and a talk from featured speaker Heather McTeer Toney. Free, 5pm. CODE Building, 225 W. Water St., Downtown Mall. southernenvironment.org

outside

Playdates at the Playscape. BYO snacks and buddies and enjoy outdoor play. $20, 9:30am. Wildrock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wildrock.org

Truck life

Taylor Holman brings girl power to the arena

By Shea Gibbs arts@c-ville.com

When Hot Wheels Monster Trucks

Live brings its Glow Party event to the John Paul Jones arena on March 25 and 26, the newest face in the cab will be Taylor Holman.

Holman, driving the Demo Derby truck on the tour, grew up around monster trucks. But she only climbed behind the wheel about eight months ago. Since then, she’s smashed a lot of cars, won several competitions, and hopefully inspired a few young women to jump into a unique sport.

C-VILLE: How did you get into monster truck driving?

Taylor Holman: My dad races with us—he drives Mega Wrex, and my uncle drives Race Ace. It’s a whole family thing. I’ve been around it since I was probably 5 years old. My family used to promote shows, then my dad got his own trucks, and he started racing.

But you stayed out of the trucks for a long time.

Yeah, I’m 26. I’m also currently going to nursing school, but probably about four years ago, I started driving off and on to practice and see if I’d like it. I started driving full-time last summer, and I love it. I love the adrenaline rush. We have a five-point harness, a HANS [head and neck safety] device, a neck brace, helmets, and gloves, but I still feel the rush. And I love being able to meet all the kids and their families and see the smiles on their faces.

What makes driving a monster truck difficult?

When you’re driving your car, you use one foot for the gas and brake. We use both feet—one for the gas, the other for the brake—and both hands. We front-steer with one hand and rear-steer with the oth-

er. Beyond that, you’re watching all the gauges and making sure you’re lined up at the cars and going at a decent pace. You can’t go too slow or too fast.

You have other ties to drivers on the tour, correct?

My husband is Cody Holman, who drives Bone Shaker, and his dad Bobby drives Tiger Shark. We all enjoy doing it together. We’re gone so many weekends out of the year that it’s nice to have family with you.

What’s unique about the current tour? Hot Wheels has brought back the older-style shows, where it’s just concrete and cars, and all the old trucks people love. Kids also love the glow-in-the-dark experience, something that’s never been done before at a monster truck show. Race Ace is a newer truck, and I’m driving Demo Derby; I don’t think people expect a female driver to get into a demolition-style truck.

What does it mean to you to be involved in this sport?

I definitely hope, being a nurse and a monster truck diver, to be a role model for all the younger girls. It shows you can do anything you set your mind to, as long as you keep going for your goals.

Real talk—are these competitions legit, or is it like pro wrestling?

It’s legitimate! Sometimes it takes us completely by surprise. We have four competitions—wheelies, donuts, long jump, and freestyle. The judges score us on a 30-point basis, and whoever wins, wins. We’re all fighting for the champions cup at the end. I’ve won two or three times.

So it gets pretty fierce between you all? I definitely think so. I always try to beat all of them. They have all taught me how to drive, though, so they’re tough to beat.

Taylor Holman made it a family affair when she joined her father, uncle, and husband on the monster truck driving circuit just eight months ago.

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Saturday 3/25 music

Amy Porter in Recital. A performance by renowned flutist and professor Amy Porter as part of the UVA Flute Forum, a day-long flute festival. Free, 3:30pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

ASO Spring Concert—Romance. An evening of lush romantic music, highlighted by Pianist Keenan Reesor playing the famous Grieg Piano Concert. Free, 7:30pm. Grisham Hall at St. Anne’s Belfield School, 2132 Ivy Rd. albemarlesymphony.org

Boxed Lunch. High-energy live shows and killer harmonies. Free, 9:30pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Corey Smith. The American singer-songwriter and guitarist has released 11 albums—including 2011’s top 20 release “The Broken Record.” $25-30, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Gina Sobel & Choose Your Own Adventure. Funky fun. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potters craftcider.com

kat & the travelers. Originals, roots jazz, blues, hot swing, and vintage country rock tunes. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glass housewinery.com

Marching Demonstration with The United States Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps. The musicians of this unit recall the days of the American Revolution as they perform in uniforms patterned after those worn by the musicians of General George Washington’s Continental Army. Free, 2pm. The Lawn, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

Mojo Pie. Harmonies by Susan Munson and Frank Bechter. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

dance

Silent Disco. An epic dance party featuring all your favorite songs. $10, 9pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. goodtimesonlyva.com

stage

Live Arts’ Homecoming Benefit. A showcase of talent to benefit year-round education programs at Live Arts Theater. $100, 7pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

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Orpheus and Erica: A Deaf Opera See listing for Thursday, March 23. Free-$35, 8pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. victory hallopera.org

words

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

outside

Playdates at the Playscape. See listing for Friday, March 24. $20, 9:30am. Wildrock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wildrock.org

Spring Cleanup in the Perennial Garden. An outdoor garden basics workshop. Free, 2pm. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, 595 Martha Jefferson Dr. piedmontmaster gardeners.org

etc.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow Party. Real-life versions of the famous Hot Wheels monster truck toys. $8 and up, 12:30 and 7:30pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpauljonesarena.com

Guys and Dolls Both gambler and fixer get more than they bargained for when love and the law start to close in on their games and the stakes start to rise heavenward. $6-8, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band The Bee Gees and Peter Frampton in a Beatles-inspired, pre-MTV fantasy—it doesn’t get any more ‘70s than that, folks! $10, 1:30pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Tour The Paramount Theater. Dig into the historic theater’s history on a backstage tour. Free, 11am. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Sunday 3/26 music

Henry Peskin Benefit Concert. Violist Johanna Beaver, flutist Angela Kelly, and pianist Shelby Sender perform a special concert to honor the music lover and educational philanthropist and to benefit Charlottesville Day School’s Townley Fun. $5-10, 2pm. First Presbyterian Church, 500 Park St. cds.regfox.com/henry-peskinbenefit-concert

I-Jen Fang. The percussionist performs as part of the UVA Chamber Music Series. Free-$15, 3:30pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

Jon Spear. A solo acoustic performance of folk, oldies, and more. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Vincent Zorn. Join Vincent on the veranda. Free, noon. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, 5022 Plank Rd., North Garden. pippinhill farm.com

dance

BRIMS Irish Dance & Social. Ceol agus Ceili. Free, 3pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

words

The Poetic Justice: A Memoir Justice John Charles Thomas discusses his book. Free, noon. James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe Pkwy. highland.org etc.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow Party. See listing for Saturday, March 25. $8 and up, 2:30pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpauljonesarena.com

Real Genius Brunch. The incredible 1985 comedy is back, and it’s a moral imperative that you attend this brunch. $10, 12:30pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Monday 3/27

music

Berto and Vincent. Wild gypsy rumba. Free, 7pm. South and Central Latin Grill, Dairy Market. southandcentralgrill.com

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

words

Wild Virginia Book Club: Diary of a Young Naturalist A discussion of Dara McAnulty’s memoir. Free, 7pm. Online. wildvirginia.org

etc.

Harlem Globetrotters. An interactive game day packed with artful athleticism and unparalleled moves. $16 and up, 7pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpaul jonesarena.com

Speed Racer The Wachowski’s highspeed, candy-colored reimagining of the popular animated series. $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Tuesday 3/28

music

Benedetti Elschenbroich Grynyuk Trio. Performing a program of Schubert and Tchaikovsky as part of the Tuesday Evening Concert Series. $5-39, 7:30pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. tecs.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

Vincent Zorn. Olé. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Tunesday Tuesdays. Josh Mayo and The House Sauce invite local and regional acts to the stage. Free, 9:30pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapture restaurant.com

Vinyl Night. BYO record to play and get $1 off pints. Free, 4pm. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. dairymarket cville.com

words

Bryan Stevenson. The renowned attorney in conversation with Jim Ryan. Free, 7pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpauljonesarena.com

outside

Playdates at the Playscape. See listing for Friday, March 24. $20, 9:30am. Wildrock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wildrock.org

etc.

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

Videodrome Director David Cronenberg’s ahead-of-its-time shocker about treacherous technology. $7, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Gimme some moe.

Long-standing jam band returns to Charlottesville

By Shea Gibbs arts@c-ville.com

Rob Derhak thinks of Charlottesville fondly. The bassist, vocalist, and founding member of the band moe. recalls playing here “back in the old days,” when there was “that old bar behind the railroad tracks.”

Trax? “Yeah, I think that was it,” he says, but it’s like he still doesn’t quite believe it all happened.

Derhak’s band, with its funkily punctuated name, has been anchoring the jam rock scene for more than 30 years. And while a lot has changed since Derhak and moe. played Trax around the same time as DMB, Phish, Widespread Panic, Taj Mahal, and various Grateful Dead members, some things have remained remarkably consistent.

Yes, Trax is long gone, and moe. will play at the Jefferson Theater when the six-piece returns to Charlottesville on March 22. But the jam rockers will roll into town with a lineup that’s seen only one change since 1999: Al Schnier on guitar and vocals, Chuck Garvey on the same, Vinnie Amico on drums, Jim Loughlin providing percussion, and Derhak slapping the bass. The lone addition is Nate Wilson on keyboards.

Consistency has been key for moe., but the band has not been without its troubles. Derhak battled cancer in 2017, and took six months off due to the illness, putting moe. on hiatus in summer 2017. Derhak willed himself back on the road in early 2018.

COVID-19 capsized the band’s 30th-anniversary run in 2020, and in 2021, Garvey suffered a stroke. “2020 sucked—it sucked for everyone—but we tried to do everything we could,” Derhak says.

Schnier, Garvey, and Derhak formed moe. in 1990 while attending the University of Buffalo. Loughlin joined soon after. Amico came along in 1996. The experimental rockers’ breakout album came in 1998, with Tin Cans & Car Tires, headed up by the whimsical hit “Nebraska.” In 2007, moe.’s eighth album, The Conch, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.

moe.’s 2020 full length, This is Not, We Are, includes eight new songs, one (the Garvey-written “Undertone”) making its first appearance anywhere, along with older road-worn tracks like Derhak’s “Skitchin’ Buffalo” and Schnier’s “Crushing.”

The album epitomizes moe.’s one-of-akind songwriting style, honed over the decades, which draws on each band member, but somehow finds a way to land on something cohesive, something distinctively moe.

“It’s funny that it sounds that way, because it always feels like it is coming from all over the place,” Derhak says. “As a songwriter, I sit down and just start with the barest bones ... and we’ve done it with each other for so long that we show up, keep an open mind, and give it that thing—I don’t know if it’s homogeneous—but it’s our sound.”

If every jam band has its own angle, Derhak figures he and his bandmates’ standout quality has always been their punk attitude, a finger in the face of all the improv troupes that take themselves too seriously.

But punk is a balance, Derhak admits. moe. also takes its music and songwriting,

not to mention touring and playing live shows, quite seriously.

“The best part of playing every night and every gig that we do: Whenever we get into the improv sections and we start jamming, we are creating something new,” Derhak says. “For me, it is always about creating.”

On December 31 of last year, moe. evolved into its latest iteration. The band is known for its New Year’s concert runs, and when a recovering Garvey emerged at the Fillmore Philadelphia on NYE for “Meat,” it was the first time fans had seen him in 13 months.

Derhak says Garvey is not at 100 percent just yet. His speech is limited, and moe. won’t be performing songs where he provides lead vocals anytime soon. But Garvey’s voice box on “Nebraska” and reinvigorated guitar playing during the New Year’s Eve 2022 performance set the stage for what’s to come.

“The feeling right now is, ‘let’s keep rolling ’cause this is great,’” Derhak says. “The first time Chuck came out on stage on NYE, the first song he played, I started crying. I just didn’t know he would be as good as he was. It was like, ‘Okay, he can play again,’ and then something hit him and he tore into his guitar.”

At this point in their careers, Derhak and the rest of moe. are among the jam rock scene’s old guard. And Derhak says they relish the role. And they also appreciate the younger bands coming up and keeping the scene alive among the next generation.

“The one thing I can tell you is that the hardcore moe.rons, the ones that have been down since day one, they come to the shows and meet up with their friends, and it is all a family,” Derhak says. “They have found family in this group, and it all revolves around the show and the music. I still see the connection.”

“The feeling right now is, ‘let’s keep rolling ’cause this is great.’”

ROB DERHAK

moe. brings new tunes and a familiar lineup

to the Jefferson on March 22.

JAY BLAKESBERG

@cville_culture

LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING

TUES, MAR. 21 | 7 PM

HIT SUNDANCE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE ‘ARCHITECT OF ROCK N’ROLL’

DISCUSSION WITH A.D. CARSON UVA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HIP HOP & GLOBAL CULTURES

JOYLAND

TUES, APR. 11 | 7 PM

A PAKISTANI FAMILY CONFRONTS SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS WHEN THEIR SON BEGINS PERFORMING AS A TRANS DANCER

DISCUSSION WITH SAMHITA SUNYA UVA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CINEMA

MEDIA PARTNERS: WTJU 91.1 FM AND C-VILLE WEEKLY

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VIRGINIAFILMFESTIVAL.ORG

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#1 solution

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BY DAVID LEVINSON WILK

ACROSS

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16. “You’re squeezing my udder’s teats too hard!”

17. Nonvegetarian egg dish you might see on a 60Across restaurant menu?

19. URL ending for a charity

20. Snake in ancient Egyptian art

21. Nudge

22. Author with a tombstone that reads “Quoth the raven, nevermore”

23. Cry

25. Fruity dessert you might see on a 60-Across restaurant menu?

30. Nickname used by Shaggy

32. Pound and others

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36. Suffix with different or confident

37.MSG, coloring and other nutritional info you might see on a 60-Across restaurant menu?

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42. Shades

43. Yoko whose Twitter account features a peace symbol emoji

44. Yoga asana done on one’s hands and knees

46. Secures, as scrapbook photos

50. Sugarless soft drinks you might see on a 60-Across restaurant menu?

54. Alternative to -ess or -ette

55. OB-GYNs, e.g

56. Felipe, Matty or Jesus of MLB fame

58. Broadband inits.

59. Econ. measure

60. Casual dining rest aurant option ... and this puzzle’s theme

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66. Fuss in front of a mirror

67. Brand seen at speedways

68. W ipe out

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2. “Be right there!”

3. “Grey’s Anatomy” star Ellen

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11. Blended beverage

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13. Machine part

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24. Law enforcement, slangily

26. Depression follower, for short

27. “Super cool”

28. Sharp, like a cold wind

29. French fashion monogram

31. Sleep around

34. Trans rights or climate change

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37. “Sorry, no can do”

38. Frozen treat brand with Sir Isaac Lime and Little Orphan Orange flavors

39. Thought-provoking

40. Field mouse

41. The Golden Arches, on stock tickers

45. Figs. on a scoreboard

47. Natural

48. Eve who wrote “The Vagina Monologues”

49. Singer who won 36 Tejano Music Awards

51. Breezes (through)

52. “Color me impressed!”

53. Teriyaki sauce base

57. Alternative to FedEx

59. Soldiers at USO shows

60. Opponent

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63. Uni- + bi-

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

IN RE:

THE ESTATE OF LARRY M. KOINER

Case No. CL21-241

SHOW CAUSE ORDER AGAINST DISTRIBUTION

It is ordered that the creditors of, and all other persons interested in the above estate show cause, if they can, on the 20th day of April, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. before this Court at its courtroom, against payment and delivery of the estate to the distributees without requiring refunding bonds.

It is further ordered that the foregoing portion of this order be published once a week for two successive weeks in Cville Weekly, a newspaper published in Charlottesville, Virginia (Albemarle County), it appearing that a report of the accounts of Neal L. Walters, Administrator of the estate, and of the debts and demands against the estate has been filed in the Clerk’s Office, and that six months have elapsed since qualification as Administrator.

ENTER: Claude V. Worrell, Jr.

DATE: 3/13/2023

GOCO FOOD MART

385 E. Main Street, Scottsville, VA 24590

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a retail license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Jianyu Feng, Owner

NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be Submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

Complainant,

v. JOYCE C. TRIBBLE, believed deceased, et als., Respondents.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Case No. CL22-553

The object of this suit is to effect a judicial sale of certain real property, designated as Tax Map Parcel Number 280177000, and which is being assessed on the tax records of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia in the name of Joyce C. Tribble, in order to subject such property to the lien thereon for delinquent real estate taxes.

It appearing from the Complaint and by the Affidavit filed according to law that Mary Katherine Tribble Sowers is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and that her last known address is 1068 Jericho Road, Kinston, NC 28501.

It appearing from the Complaint and by the Affidavit filed according to law that the Complainant has used due diligence to ascertain all of the owners of the subject property but has been unable to do so and that there are or may be persons unknown who claim or may claim an interest in the property, namely the heirs, devisees, personal representatives, successors, or assigns in and to the title and interest of Joyce C. Tribble, Harold E. Tribble, Susan Carol Tribble Ehinger, and/or Archie Ehinger.

It is therefore ORDERED that the heirs devisees, personal representatives, successors, or assignors in and to the title of Joyce C. Tribble, Harold E. Tribble, Susan Carol Tribble Ehinger, and/or Archie Ehinger, as they may appear, proceeded against herein as “Parties Unknown,”

It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this Order be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the C-Ville Weekly, that a copy hereof be posted on the door of the Courthouse and that a copy be mailed to the last known address, if any, of the Respondents.

The Clerk is hereby directed to send this Order to the C-Ville Weekly and to make the aforementioned posting and mailings.

And this cause is continued.

I ASK FOR THIS:

JONATHAN T. WREN, VSB #40304 MARTINWREN, P.C. 400 Locust Avenue, Suite 1 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 (434) 817-3100 (phone) (434) 817-3110 (fax) wren@martinwrenlaw.com (email) Counsel for the County of Albemarle

ENTER: Claude Worrell DATE: 2/21/23

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

EMPLOYMENT We’re hiring!

Full-time News Reporter for C-VILLE Weekly

C-VILLE Weekly, an alternative weekly newspaper in Charlottesville, Virginia, is looking for a full-time news reporter to join our editorial team in-person and virtually. The news reporter is an essential role at C-VILLE, leading the coverage of news at the paper and online. The position is responsible for researching and writing at least two full news stories and a page of brief news items each week, by interviewing sources, and composing copy on deadline. The news reporter will also consult with the editor throughout the week to check in on each story’s progress, and coordinate with the art director to ensure stories are accompanied by appropriate art and photography.

Now Hiring For All Positions:

The news reporter will be expected to write one to two feature cover stories per month, and introduce ideas for such stories at monthly cover story meetings. Our internship program is also managed by the news reporter, who will be able to gain managerial experience by working directly with student interns.

Eligible candidates should be curious about the Charlottesville community, local politics, and history, and should be eager to build a rapport with sources throughout the city. Candidates should also be able to work in the office on major edit days and report on local events in-person as is reasonable.

Strong candidates will have at least one to three years of journalism experience, either as a freelancer or as a staff member in a newsroom. College-level reporting experience is preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, mass communications, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Salary based on experience. Email your resume and a link to your writing portfolio to editor@c-ville.com

Sam Morril

Sam Morril is one of the fastest-rising stand-up comics out there. He’s performed sets on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” cameoed in Joker, and amassed over 820,000 followers on TikTok, where he regularly goes viral for sticking it to hecklers. He recently released a new Netflix special, “Same Time Tomorrow,” and is currently performing his Class Act Tour to sold-out theaters across the country. We talked to Morril on the phone ahead of his March 29 performance at The Paramount Theater, and asked him about comedy during the pandemic, toeing the line, sports, and a lot more.—Maeve Hayden

C-VILLE: How are you feeling ahead of your Charlottesville performance?

Sam Morril: I’m looking forward to it. I’ve played there before at a smaller venue called the Southern a couple times, so it’s good to be back.

During COVID you were performing on rooftops, now you’re back in packed theaters. What’s that journey been like?

The rooftops thing was a pretty unpleasant journey. That was awful, that was more of a survival thing than a way to get booked. But, you know, I was grateful to be working at all. As an entertainer you want to stay relevant. I’ll do this under any circumstances. Coming up in stand up, you’re playing paper rooms, which basically means they’re giving out free tickets to people. So you’re trying to hone an hour for a room full of people who—you think free is good, it’s not. They don’t respect the show.

So you don’t miss the rooftops?

No, no, thank God that things are better now. I’m grateful.

How surreal was it to sit down with David Letterman?

He’s a legend, and he’s not just a legend, he’s a really nice guy. So that was pretty cool. And to do it when he was no longer on the air four or five nights a week was pretty special because he gave us even more attention than he would have normally, so that was a great experience.

Do you think comedians should play by “the rules”?

No, but also I think it gets overblown. I think when people give too much attention to what they can and can’t say, it’s kind of boring. Just say what’s authentic to you. Sometimes people say what’s offensive just to be offensive, and I think that’s pretty damn boring. Both sides need to just be who you are, and enough of this, “We can’t say this, we can’t say that.” You know, you can get away with saying a lot. When it comes from a real and good place, the right people don’t get bothered by what you’re saying.

Do you have a favorite taboo topic you like to poke fun at?

Nothing’s off limits. I love talking about things that are divisive because if I can find a way to unify a room with a topic that is maybe a little more off-putting, you kind of feel like you’ve done your job. I definitely look at this like, I want to be an entertainer, not some guy who just upsets people in a room. Abortion, mass murder, you name it. Let’s have some fun with it.

You deal with hecklers and work the crowd so deftly, do you enjoy that interactive aspect of comedy? It keeps me sharp. I do so many shows, and people are like “how often does this happen?” and it’s not that often, honestly. My crowd is very attentive and they listen and they’re really good. If I want to work on material they let me work on material.

You’re now the host of two podcasts, can you tell us about your newest, Games with Names?

That’s the one with Julian Edelman from the Patriots. Three-time Super Bowl champion, Super Bowl MVP, Jew—the only Jewish Super Bowl MVP ever. It’s a great time, he’s a lot of fun. I feel like we’re the Inglourious Basterds, and he’s Brad Pitt and I’m one of the weaker Jews, just hanging around him. He’s fun to talk sports with.

Do you have a favorite sports controversy?

The NBA being fixed is definitely a great controversy. Not in general, but the referees, and the Tim Donaghy scandal is a pretty crazy story. I think the NBA’s a little more mocked up than they want you to think.

What’s it like being the guy who the Joker couldn’t follow up?

Fun! I always say the second Joker should just be Joaquin, he walks into a comedy club and watches me do another set. That’s a great movie right there. Just 50 to an hour, and then the credits roll: Joker 2, A Sam Morril Comedy Special, directed by Todd Phillips.

No, it was pretty crazy to get that part. It’s such a big movie, I get messages from people like “Wow, you’re in the DC universe now,” and I’m like “Yeah, alright, that’s kind of cool.”

[In the film] Todd Phillips had the host come back up and say “that’s Sam Morril everybody.” There was no reason for the host to do that, but that’s Todd just giving me a little nod. He’s just a very nice guy.

Who’s been making you laugh lately? We watch so much non-stand up on the road. Sketch stuff really gets us. We’ll watch a lot of Tim Robinson, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” The British “Peep Show” always makes me laugh. We watched Chris Rock on the road, that was pretty great. Rock doesn’t just make you laugh, he makes you go “ah damn, I wish I’d thought of that.” I do still get excited for good stand up, especially when it’s a premise that feels hackneyed, and you’re surprised by the punchline. Those are probably my favorites.

Has anything funny happened to you today?

Oh no, nothing yet. There’s construction in my building, so I’m cursing the people above me. Maybe that’s kind of funny. That’s truly the worst part of living in New York, you’ve got all this great stuff going on but there’s always noise.

EXPLORING THE HEART OF EQUAL JUSTICE

featuring

BRYAN STEVENSON

in conversation with UVA President Jim Ryan

Screening of the Film "Just Mercy"

March 28, 2023 | 7:00 PM

John Paul Jones Arena

http://theologicalhorizons.org/stevenson

FREE COMPANION EVENTS

March 23, 6:30pm at Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

Restorative Justice: A Legal Panel Discussion

March 30, 4:00-5:30pm at UVA Law School, WB 128

Stevenson: Continuing the Conversation April 2, 3:30-5:30 at UVA's Alumni Hall

Faith & Work Lunch with Attorney Rich Dean

April 13, 2:30-2:30 at Common Grounds, 480 Rugby Rd

"Sustaining the Soul of Equal Justice" with Rev. Eddie Howard

April 14, 1:00-2:00 at Common Grounds, 480 Rugby Rd.

"Facilitating Change" with Central Virginia Community Justice

April 25, 6:00-7:30 at Visible Records, 1740 Broadway St