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New City Councilor Leah Puryear is focusing on education and workforce development—but says she won't seek re-election

UVA first-year develops school safety app that warns of crises on campus PAGE 17 New exhibition features artists who play with perception and photo magic PAGE 39 $8 signature burgers

The Many Faces of Virginia Wine

Wednesday, April 19 | 6PM

Join us at Eastwood Farm and Winery for an evening of wine tasting and discussion with five local makers and lovers of wine. Virginia is a hotbed for innovation in the wine industry. Athena Eastwood will moderate a panel discussion with Joy Ting (Research Enologist, The Winemakers Research Exchange), Noe Garcia Corona (Assistant Winegrower/Winemaker, Grace Estate Winery), Tasha Durrett (Founder & Owner, Black Women Who Wine, LLC), and Reggie Leonard (Co-Founder, Oenoverse and Associate Director, Career Development, UVA School of Data Science).

The panelists will share their stories, discussing the increasing opportunities for involvement in the burgeoning Virginia Wine industry, and the importance of building our collective future in a diverse and inclusive way.

Tastings will include wines from Joy Ting Wine, Grace Estate Winery and Eastwood Farm and Winery. Kitchen will be open and serving a full menu.

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THIS WEEK

Hello, Charlottesville! Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. After former Charlottesville city councilor Sena Magill resigned in January, there was a mad dash for her vacant seat. Nineteen candidates applied, and City Council unanimously selected Leah Puryear to fill the role. Puryear is a former Charlottesville School Board member, and directed the Upward Bound program at the University of Virginia (now known as Uplift @ UVA) for nearly 40 years. For this week’s feature (p. 20), Brielle Entzminger has written a profile of our newest councilor, so the community can get to know her better.

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Entzminger talked to Puryear about her career, her predecessor, and her priorities while in office. Puryear says she’s focused on education, workforce development, and health and wellness for Charlottesville’s citizens. She also spoke on other hot-button issues like the city’s spike in gun violence and mental health crisis management. In addition, Puryear told C-VILLE she does not plan to run for re-election when her term is up at the end of the year.

T here are a lot of wonderful and fascinating individuals in Charlottesville, and we try to highlight their vibrant personalities in the pages of this paper. One section that often features stories about our city’s most interesting people is “P.S.,” on our back page. I encourage you to check out the rotating pieces we run there, from the HotSeat Q&A to the upbeat news in You’ll Be Happy To Hear.—Richard DiCicco

Works by both well-known and unjustly neglected 18th-century composers

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April

CROWDFUNDED PITCH NIGHT

April 20 | 6:30PM The CODE Building

Ten aspiring local entrepreneurs pitch their visions to the Charlottesville community, who will vote with their dollars.

DOWNTOWN MALL BLOCK PARTY

FRI April 21 | 5 PM—10PM

SAT April 22 | 12 PM—10PM

The Downtown Mall turns into a New Orleansstyle festival for TWO nights! Grab a drink from your favorite local bar, take a walk, listen to live performances, and hang out with friends, old and new.

TECH MIXER

April 19 | 7PM—9PM CODE Building

An evening of conversation, connection, and cocktails! This mixer assembles diverse tech industries and the funders who are fueling their growth.

HEALING ARTS FAIR

TECH CAREER FAIR

April 20 | 1PM 4PM CODE Building

This HireVA event will be spread across multiple locations on Main Street transforming the Downtown Mall into a career exploration campus.

April 22 | 1PM—4 PM | Downtown Mall

Meet practitioners, artists, and craftspeople who bring to life consciousness, community healing, healthy living, plant and alternative medicine.

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FRI: Foreign Playerz: Partner Dance Lessons, Salsa & Bachata, Zouk & Kizomba and Reggaeton

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SAT: Healing Arts Fair, ANURA, Andrei Matorin, Elby Brass Parade

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IN BRIEF

Shots fired

On April 4, the Charlottesville Police Department responded to a shots fired report near Tonsler Park on Cherry Avenue at around 7:51pm. There were no injuries, but one residence was struck. Anyone with information regarding the shooting should contact Crime Stoppers at 977-4000.

Break in

The CPD received a report on April 7 of a man breaking into the University of Virginia Kappa Delta sorority house on Chancellor Street, and assaulting several residents at around 4:12am. Police intercepted the suspect, 18-year-old Harry Benjamin Sedwick, while he was walking back to his vehicle. Sedwick has been charged with one count of burglary and two counts of aggravated sexual battery.

UVA team’s dengue fever discovery

Dr. Mariano A. Garcia-Blanco, UVA’s chair of microbiology, immunology, and cancer biology, had been in his new lab for only a week when he and his team released groundbreaking findings on the deadly dengue virus—results that could pave the way for an effective treatment against the illness.

Dengue virus is a mosquito-borne, single positive stranded RNA virus from the flavivirus family. It is usually transmitted between humans and mosquitoes. While typically found in South America, South Asia, and Africa, dengue virus has become increasingly common and has reached the United States in the past two decades.

Garcia-Blanco grew up in the Caribbean, and he and his sister had dengue fever, caused by the virus, when they were young. While Garcia-Blanco had mild symptoms, his sister was very ill.

“The syndrome looks very similar to the flu, like people are really sick for a couple of weeks,” says GarciaBlanco. “And in severe cases, it can be fatal. It can lead to hemorrhagic fever, shock, etc.”

Humans and mosquitoes can infect each other. If a mosquito bites a human carrying the pathogen, it takes it on, and can pass it to its next drink. “It grows very well in humans, but it also grows very well in mosquitoes,” says Garcia-Blanco. “We’re very far apart species and yet this virus is capable of moving back and forth between mosquito and human.”

Mother arrested

Eleanor Hunter Hoppe, a Charlottesville mother of two, has been charged with distribution of child pornography, among other federal charges. On March 20, FBI agents arrested Hoppe, 45, at a Warrenton motel, where she reportedly agreed to meet with a man—an undercover agent she communicated with on a fetish website—to participate in the sexual abuse of who she was told was the man’s 8-year-old daughter, reports The Daily Progress. Hoppe—who has worked for and supported child advocacy organizations, as well as been a victim’s advocate in the Richmond commonwealth’s attorney’s office and a UVA event planner—also allegedly sent the agent images and a video appearing to show minors being sexually abused. Hoppe, who has pleaded not guilty, told police she traveled to the motel to help the 8-year-old, but officers found lubricant, among other items, in her vehicle.

The discovery at UVA is a culmination of years of research, and was an international effort. Duke-NUS Medical School spearheaded Garcia-Blanco’s work, which largely took place in Singapore and attracted Ph.D. students from France, the United States, and other places.

Garcia-Blanco and his associates found that the virus has an accomplice. Infected mosquitoes are not just filled with dengue virus cells, but RNAs. “Whenever

All aboard

you get infected with dengue, the virus makes certain proteins, the virus looks like it’s really an RNA genome that looks like one of our messenger RNAs,” he says. “And then it makes a bunch of proteins and those proteins work to inhibit the innate immune system.”

RNA viruses have proved their dangerousness time–and-time again, most recently with the COVID-19 pandemic. “They are a global threat,” says Garcia-Blanco. “If you look at the pandemics of the last 120 years, all the big ones have been caused by RNA viruses.”

Polluting planes, trains, and automobiles no more! FlixBus’ “green fleet” has rolled into Charlottesville, offering direct transportation to 12 cities nationwide, including New York, Washington, D.C., and Gainesville.

With only 36 grams of CO2 released per kilometer when traveling by FlixBus, passengers will be doing the environment a solid with every trip they take. (For comparison, trains, cars, and planes release 63, 168, and 231 grams, respectively.) Germany-based FlixBus has partnered with atmosfair, a German nonprofit that offers offsets for greenhouse gases emitted by long-distance buses.

FlixBus tickets can be purchased online, and start at $17.99—the company manages costs by partnering with local, often family-owned, bus companies.

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Mosquitoes and humans can infect each other with the dengue virus.

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A second life for your stuff

How to donate, sell, or recycle your (gently) used things

By Carol Digs

Whether you are moving out, moving in together, downsizing, settling an estate, or just tired of the clutter, spring is a great time to get rid of stuff. But do the Earth a favor: Give your castoffs a second life

Reuse helps both people and the planet. Community advocates point out that lots of folks will happily use what you no longer need or want. Green activists stress that making new things uses both resources and energy, and landfill space is limited. Environmental concerns among young people “are a huge part of why the thrift industry is growing so fast,” says Linnea Revak, owner of consignment store Darling x Dashing.

Consignment is a way to score some return, in cash or store credit—and it’s often easier than selling it online. For consignment, items

bikes; Plato’s Closet focuses on teens. High Tor Gear Exchange accepts kids and adult outdoor clothing and gear—the website’s sensible guidance: “Please clean all gear prior to arrival. Remember to check pockets.”

For furniture, furnishings, and housewares, the Consignment House focuses on items “of historical or artistic value” (e.g., heirlooms, signed artwork), while Heyday and The Eternal Attic accept a wider range of antiques (including jewelry) and furnishings. Circa, one of the biggest consigners, will take almost everything décor, from furniture to tchotchkes, for cash up front. “We can arrange to pick up large items,” says co-owner Robin Slaats. “Or you can call us before an estate sale to [come out and] see what you have.” All these outlets require an appointment or preview photos before you bring anything in.

If you don’t need money back, there’s lots of donation options. Goodwill, SPCA Rum-

What about your other stuff?

ROBIN SLAATS, CIRCA CO-OWNER

must be clean, current in style, or truly vintage (not just old), and in good, working condition. Start by visiting the store or checking its website to see what the store stocks. For apparel (clothing, accessories, hats, shoes, bags, and jewelry), Natalie Dressed features top-end brands, while Agents in Style takes only luxury and designer apparel. ReThreads and Darling accept a wider range of styles. Darling’s partner store Dashing takes only men’s apparel; Arsenic & Old Lace and Low are strictly vintage. Kid to Kid (its mantra: “kids grow faster than paychecks”) accepts children’s clothing, toys, sports apparel, and

Books Blue Whale Books pays cash, while the Book Room and 2nd Act Books offer store credit; each store specializes, so check websites or call beforehand. Unless you know your books are worth something, go for donation, including to your local library: Most branches accept books in good condition for resale (the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s fall 2022 book sale raised $137,000 for library programs). Peter Manno of Friends of the Library, which runs the volunteer-staffed sale, asks that if you’re donating more than two or three boxes, you drop them

off at the JMRL’s Gordon Avenue branch.

Medical equipment If it’s still usable, help someone in need by donating to Goodwill or All Blessings Flow.

Music/video To sell your old vinyl or CDs, try Sidetracks, Plan 9, or Low. Each outlet has specific areas of interest, from rock to jazz to vintage. Most donation centers and libraries accept CDs and DVDs for resale. VHS and cassette tapes? Good luck.

TVs/computers/electronics Do not just dump these items (the Rivanna Solid Waste

mage, and Salvation Army take an enormous range of items from A to Z—but check their guidelines because each place has its own rules. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore only takes furniture, furnishings, some appliances, kitchenware, and building supplies. Donation appointments aren’t required, but “are appreciated,” says assistant manager Bert Bettinger, who’s seen a lot of downsizing lately. Then there’s Twice is Nice, whose sales support programs benefiting seniors; Schoolhouse Thrift Shop, which helps fund several local church missions, including PACEM’s homeless programs; and Earlysville Exchange, whose profits fund programs and resources for community members in need.

The donation outlets are trying to help you out, provide good choices to their customers, and save resources. Leaving large, bulky or broken stuff outside their door at night is not donation, it’s dumping.

Authority holds electronic waste collection days in the spring and fall). In addition, late-model televisions and electronics are accepted at some donation centers (check beforehand, their guidelines change frequently). For older items, stores like Staples, Best Buy and Crutchfield may offer recycling options. Lots of places take used cell phones, from donation centers to SHE (Shelter for Help in Emergencies). For laptops, contact Computers4Kids, which will “take laptops less than six years old and refurbish them for students in our community to learn programming, Photoshop, and other skills,” says

Colin Learmonth, the group’s director of operations.

Bicycles Charlottesville Community Bikes accepts bicycles in good condition to be cleaned up for a new rider.

Mattresses No donation centers take mattresses. The International Rescue Committee, The Haven, and Love INC. occasionally need mattress/box springs sets (call first). If you’re willing to pay, there are services that will recycle mattress components. If all else fails, it’s off to the Ivy Materials Utilization Center—don’t just leave a mattress (or any large items) at the curb or the dumpster.

“We can arrange to pick up large items, or you can call us before an estate sale to [come out and] see what you have.”

Linnea Revak, owner of Darling x Dashing, credits environmentally conscious young people with the growth of the thrift industry.

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Earns Esteemed Angie’s List Super Service Award

Roofcrafters Inc. has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of customer service to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2016.

Roofcrafters Inc. has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of customer service to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2016.

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an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade. The SSA winners must also be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade. The SSA winners must also be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

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2016 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2016 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include

“Here at Roofcrafters, in addition to the BOCA Building Code, we adhere to our own set of in-house specifications developed during my

“Here at Roofcrafters, in addition to the BOCA Building Code, we adhere to our own set of in-house specifications developed during my

forty years as a Roofing Contractor. With over one million squares installed,we have adopted the motto of the sage, “Think like a raindrop.” Whether you’re thinking about replacing your old roof, performing a thorough roof maintenance, or merely fixing a pesky leak, think Roofcrafters Inc”

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forty years as a Roofing Contractor. With over one million squares installed,we have adopted the motto of the sage, “Think like a raindrop.” Whether you’re thinking about replacing your old roof, performing a thorough roof maintenance, or merely fixing a pesky leak, think Roofcrafters Inc”

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Cellular security

UVA student builds app to make schools safer

By Richard DiCicco

AUniversity of Virginia first-year engineering student has developed a smartphone app that enables high school students to more efficiently alert administrators to crises on school grounds.

The Safeline app was built by Alexander Halpern, who designed the software around an anonymous reporting system. Using a map of their school, students can pinpoint specific locations to report incidents ranging from vandalism, fights, and mental distress, to strangers and active shooters.

The app is planned to roll out as a pilot this spring, free of charge, at a public high school in Connecticut, and as a beta at a private school in Virginia.

Halpern was inspired to create Safeline after experiencing the many lockdown drills that have become the norm at schools across the country. “As I matured, those 30 minutes of silence gave me time to grapple with the unnerving reality that school shootings had become a commonplace occurrence in our society,” he said in a press release.

“I started to think about what resources students could have in the event of an incident occurring at a school,” Halpern told C-VILLE. “I found that it could be really interesting to add an element of locationbased reporting, because that could greatly reduce the incident response time.”

Students who download the Safeline app are presented with a blueprint of their school overlaid on a satellite image. In the event of a crisis scenario, users can tap a location on the map or simply report their phone location to indicate where an incident has occurred or is developing. School administration and security then receive instantaneous alerts through text or email notifications, in addition to a beeping sound if they have the Safeline Administrator Dashboard open.

Halpern says his app is designed to be anonymous, but, to prevent abuse, students must enter their phone number to log in.

“The reports will be anonymous in that their name is not tied to the report whatsoever,” says Halpern. “But if a student keeps abusing the service or keeps reporting incidents that are not actually occurring, the administration could try to figure out who the student is by their phone number or they could set limitations … on which students can report.”

Halpern began development of Safeline over the summer, before arriving at UVA in

the fall. He built the prototype entirely by himself in his free time, using Meta’s React Native for the app and ReactJS for the Administrator Dashboard. Halpern fine-tuned

the app during his first year at UVA between classes and on weekends.

The prototype was completed in about a month, after which he presented the project to the director of digital learning and technology for the Connecticut high school. He and the director have worked together for the past six months to further develop and pilot the app.

“I’ve been going back and forth with him for a long time,” says Halpern, “securing the Safeline platform, and making sure it’s secure to outside threats as well as upholding the concerns [and regulations] of a public school.”

A key feature of Safeline is its ability to facilitate swift and clear communication during potential active shooter situations. He personally experienced an active shooter scenario in November 2022, when three UVA student-athletes were shot and killed on Grounds, and UVA police urged students to “RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.”

More than a dozen incidents of gun violence have already occurred at schools and universities across the United States since the start of 2023, including a deadly shooting at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville and another at Michigan State University. According to an article in The Washington Post last updated on April 3, 377 school shootings have happened in the United States since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999—and 2022’s 46 school shootings marked the highest annual total across that same timespan.

Halpern says that he is committed to stopping gun violence in schools nationwide.

“It would be amazing for [Safeline] to be in thousands of schools across the country, and helping students to be able to play a role in keeping their school environment safe and potentially saving lives across the country,” he says. “That would be the ideal goal.”

The app is currently on iOS devices only but will be available on Android soon. To learn more, visit yoursafeline.com

“I found that it could be really interesting to add an element of location-based reporting.” ALEXANDER HALPERN

UVA first-year Alexander Halpern has developed an app that allows high school students to quickly report crises on school grounds.

John McCutcheon is an American folk music singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has produced 41 albums since the 1970s.

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or Leah Puryear, the past month has been a whirlwind. After former Charlottesville city councilor Sena Magill abruptly resigned on January 3, citing family needs, Puryear—along with 19 other candidates—applied for the job. On February 21, council unanimously selected Puryear, a former Charlottesville School Board member, to fill the vacant seat. Since then, she has been learning the ins and outs of city government—and catching up on the array of responsibilities she now has on council.

“I have always admired [Magill’s] work, and was sorry that she left, but understand that often we make decisions because of our families,” says Puryear. “I felt that the work she had done [and] that City Council was embarking on and needed to do, that I could play a role in helping them move that ball forward.”

The new councilor will finish Magill’s term—but will not be seeking another term. Former Charlottesville city councilor Bob Fenwick, wedding sales manager Natalie Oschrin, and city social services assistant Dashad Cooper have filed to run for the Democratic nomination for council. Mayor Lloyd Snook and Councilor Michael Payne are running for re-election.

“I have decided I do not wish to run for the permanent seat,” Puryear explains. “I’m just honored and thrilled that I was selected [for the job]. … I feel confident that the persons who will be elected will be able to continue the work that City Council has been charged to do.”

Leah Puryear wants to ‘move the ball forward’

Education, health, and wellness are among new councilor’s priorities

By Brielle Entzminger

In 1980, Puryear moved from Washington, D.C., to Charlottesville to join the University of Virginia’s Upward Bound program (now known as Uplift @ UVA), which helps university-bound high school students from central Virginia develop the skills required to graduate from college. Working with these first-generation students and their families inspired Puryear—who directed Upward Bound for nearly 40 years—to run for the Charlottesville School Board in 2006.

“The students in that program are 150 percent of poverty. … [They are] very bright, articulate, and intelligent—but because of their zip codes, socioeconomic backgrounds, or ethnicities, a lot of people don’t feel that they have value, or able to achieve things,” says Puryear, who sat on the school

board for 16 years. “I didn’t believe that, [and] felt that [the students] needed to have an advocate.”

Throughout her decades in local government and education, Puryear has performed many of the duties she now has on council, from managing multi-million dollar budgets to developing strategic plans, which has made acclimating to her new job easier. She is also grateful for her fellow councilors and city employees, who have been “extremely patient” and supportive, and have answered her many questions since taking office.

Education and workforce development are among Puryear’s top priorities.

“We want people to be able to live in our city, [and] afford to live [here]. What do we need to do to make sure that those things happen?” she asks. “The people who live in our city deserve an opportunity to be educated, whether it’s through workforce development [or] our public schools, [so] that they can become independent individuals and productive members of Charlottesville.”

The new councilor is also concerned about the health and wellness of Charlottesville’s residents—and of the city’s government. “Do we have services to help support [residents’ health care needs]? … Do we have the funds to make sure that we are solvent [and] our departments are still able to do what they need to do?” she asks.

Since the fall, gun violence has spiked in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, sparking community concern and outrage. The city has seen six gun-related homicides this year—the highest number since 2017. Puryear applauds new Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis’ recent efforts to prevent and stop shootings, including engaging and building relationships with community members. Since starting the job, he has held weekly walk-and-talks in different neighborhoods, knocking on doors and speaking with residents about their concerns. And in February, he hosted a community forum on gun violence, which more than 150 people attended.

The community and police must work together to examine and address the root causes of gun violence, and propose and implement effective solutions, Puryear stresses.

“Gun violence has become overwhelming,” she says. “Police and fire have taken these jobs to protect. But what do we need to do to protect? Do we need additional mental health [professionals] to go along with the police? Do we need to have discussions like Chief Kochis is doing?”

A mental health crisis response team will eventually come to Charlottesville, thanks to Virginia’s Marcus-David Peters Act, named in honor of a 24-year-old Black high

city allocated funds for it. While it remains unclear when it will be implemented in Charlottesville, Puryear vows to support the critical reform.

“I think when people use the phrase of ‘defunding the police,’ I don’t think it’s defunding the police so that there’s no police department—[but] looking at how the funds may be reallocated to take care of all of the issues that could potentially be involved [in cases],” she says. “Or putting more money into that department for those particular issues, like mental health or emergency medical services … so that it’s not the responsibility of someone who doesn’t have a particular training.”

Regarding Charlottesville’s ongoing rezoning process, Puryear stresses the importance of listening to—and implementing—community feedback. The draft zoning ordinance proposes increasing housing density across the city, aiming to significantly increase affordable housing development and supply.

“[We need to] make certain that the citizens in Charlottesville—regardless of their zip code— understand [rezoning] and the implications of that, but also hear what they have to say,” says Puryear, “[and] whatever their feelings are, assure them that they are being heard.”

“We don’t want people to feel that, because you live in low-income or subsidized housing, that you’re being discounted,” she adds. “Or that because your home is valued at $100,000, it’s not as important as someone’s home that’s valued at $1 million. Both of those homes have value.”

Due in part to a lack of affordable housing, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Charlottesville area has been rising, reports Charlottesville Tomorrow. This winter, the demand for overnight shelter beds was nearly double the amount of beds available, according to local shelters. To address and prevent homelessness, the city must tackle its root causes, and “not just put a BandAid on it,” says Puryear.

In January, Charlottesville formally adopted its Climate Action Plan, which aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent by 2030—and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. To slash the city’s emissions, Puryear supports planting more trees, electrifying the city’s buses and vehicles, and educating residents on how they can reduce their carbon footprint, among other measures.

“To a lot of people, [the climate action plan] may seem like a lofty goal,” says Puryear, “but if we follow the steps, it can be achievable.”

As for the city’s schools, Puryear is hopeful that recent pay raises will help solve the bus driver shortage. She is

school teacher who was killed by a Richmond police officer during a severe mental health crisis in 2018.

Passed in 2020, the law initially required localities to create a 988 number for mental health crises, and to develop protocols by July 2022 for when behavioral health experts, instead of law enforcement, will respond to crises related to mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities. But last year, the Republican-majority General Assembly passed a bill allowing localities with populations of less than 40,000 to opt out of the system, and giving those with more than 40,000 residents until July 1, 2028, to implement the system.

In 2020, the city’s Marcus Alert work group began exploring how to develop the new system, and last year the

also “excited” about school reconfiguration, which will move fifth grade from Walker Upper Elementary—currently home to fifth and sixth grades—back down to elementary schools, and sixth grade up to Buford Middle School. For the first part of the massive project, the city is slated to spend $71.4 million to renovate Buford Middle School. “We are very hopeful that everything will come to fruition,” says Puryear.

Under interim city manager Michael Rogers’ leadership, Puryear is optimistic the city will solve its staffing shortage, and leadership turnover. And she hopes to help keep the city on the right path, and maintain “direction and stability.”

“I hope that at the end of December,” she says, “I am able to say that I did a good job.”

Leah Puryear says she won’t run in December for a permanent seat on City Council, but adds that she’s “honored and thrilled” to have been appointed to fill the spot that Sena Magill vacated earlier this year.

“The people who live in our city deserve an opportunity to be educated, whether it’s through workforce development [or] our public schools, [so] that they can become independent individuals and productive members of Charlottesville.” LEAH PURYEAR

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A tale of two developments

A pair of riverfront projects may have different fates

By Sean Tubbs

In the past few years, developers have filed proposals for some of the last vacant parcels in Charlottesville, pushing the limits of growth. This includes two projects a quarter-mile away from each other on the Rivanna River in an area where the city has never conducted a small-area plan for infrastructure.

Local firm Seven Development is behind plans for two separate apartment complexes to be built on properties within the floodplain. One 77-unit complex would be located at 900 River Rd., while another 245 units are slated for three buildings on land off of East High Street that doesn’t yet have an address.

Shimp Engineering has provided the engineering for both projects, each of which would depend on elevating the land out of the floodplain, though the latter project will require more fill dirt to be brought in.

A preliminary site plan for 900 River Rd. has been approved, but the city recently issued a third denial to the one for 0 East High St. A major sticking point on the latter is the city’s position that the planned entrances are not legal under the existing zoning code. The developer disputes that notion.

Concern from neighbors has led to one of the most organized opposition campaigns in recent years.

“We believe that the developers improperly moved the [Federal Emergency Management Agency] floodway in order to accommodate this project, potentially putting current and future residents at risk in terms of both safety and property damage,” says Zoe Edgecomb of the Circus Grounds Preservation Corporation. “Many localities, including Albemarle County, do not allow residential development in floodplains.”

Edgecomb says the group disputes the notion that the project is by-right.

“Multi-family housing, while considered a business use, has additional restrictions that consider health, safety, and welfare of residents,” she says.

The corporation is asking the city to consider buying the property to prevent its development. Council took a first step toward that earlier this year when it agreed to hire an appraiser to do a market study for the land. That work is underway.

The 0 East High proposal may go before the Planning Commission, though under Virginia law, site plans must be approved if they meet the letter of the law.

Both properties are within the scope of the Urban Rivanna River Corridor Plan that was put together by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission. The plan called for a new design review process for properties, but no policy has yet been adopted. None of the plan precludes housing but recommendation No. 9 may signal why developers have opted to proceed.

“Affordable housing is encouraged to be located with close proximity to the river corridor supported by robust transportation system access in conformance with locally adopted land use plans,” reads page 72 of the plan.

Justin Shimp, owner of Shimp Engineering, says the developments will improve conditions overall.

“The existing concerned neighbors’ stormwater goes untreated into channels and into the river,” he says. “New higher-density projects provide treatment and are far less impactful on a per unit basis when compared to single family development.”

Shimp says providing homes for people closer to the city will result in less air pollution due to the ability of more people to walk to work.

Proposals have been filed to develop two vacant parcels on the Rivanna River.

JACK LOONEY

Embodying the essence of country life! 214+/- acre farm with main residence and dependencies. Many agricultural and recreational uses. Easily accessible to Charlottesville, Orange, I-95 & DC region.

MLS#636896 $1,675,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

Unique 88-acre property with lake and 4-BR two-level ranch-style home. The property features two-car garage, storage shed/shop and 3760 sq. ft. multipurpose building. On the main level are living, dining, kitchen, separate laundry room, two bedrooms and full bath. The terrace level has two more bedrooms, bath, recreation/ family room and large storage room. Only 4 miles from Charlottesville, this property has beautiful mountain and lake views. MLS#635483 $1,175,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

BELMONT LOFTS

Equestrian estate set on 212± protected acres, approx. 25 miles south of Charlottesville. The property showcases a stately southern residence, circa 1904, extensive equestrian facilities, recreation opportunities, creeks and a pond. Additional acreage available. MLS#640175

$2,850,000 Steve McLean,434.981.1863

STONY POINTE

A spacious and meticulously maintained 4-6-bedroom, 5.5 bath Manor home on 57 acres of tranquility.

Panoramic views of the Southwest Mountains and winter views of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. Located 6 miles from Charlottesville. MLS#638292

$2,575,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

This 3-BR, 3.5 BA condo features extra high ceilings, a modern & 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 $1,790,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

10 miles from town, near Free Union, 100+ acres, division rights, NO CONSERVATION EASEMENT! Spectacular Blue Ridge views from many homesites, several barns, stable, 2 ponds, creeks, FANTASTIC offering! MLS#638858 $4,975,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

A most tranquil and private 278+ acre grazing and hay farm with two-thirds mile of James River frontage. The centerpiece of Hatton Ridge Farm is an impressive 4-5 bedroom, brick Georgian home, built circa 2000. MLS#634311 $3,495,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

FRAYS GRANT

A delightful neighborhood just outside Charlottesville near Earlysville with gently rolling landscape, lush green meadows, wildlife, privacy, towering hardwoods and nature trails with lots ranging from 2-74 acres. This 25.76 acre property is a combination of two lots making this property unique in that one can have two homes built on the acreage. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac that helps to provide privacy and a quite setting among towering hardwoods, this attractive lot is also convenient to the CHO airport and ample shopping of various kinds. MLS#640232

$350,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

317 acre estate that has it all: location, views, water, spectacular 5-BR residence, event center and more! 15+ acre lake is centered among lush rolling fields of rich grass & unparalleled views. Additional acreage available. 25 minutes west of Charlottesville. MLS#631962

$8,875,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

CANTERBURY HILLS

4-BR brick residence convenient to Charlottesville and UVA. The lower level has a 2-car garage and laundry along with unfin. space including FP. Well sited on a large lot that is completely fenced. Popular residential neighborhood with no HOA fees! MLS#639504

$549,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

HIDDEN FOX FARM

GREENFIELDS FARM

HATTON RIDGE FARM

PEA RIDGE FARM

DUDLEY MOUNTAIN RD

K’DEE FARM

SIMMONS GAP/ ESTES RIDGE

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 wellpriced parcel. MLS#621178 $189,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

820

Corner condo consisting of an exceptionally bright great room with high ceilings, fully-equipped kitchen, ample space for both relaxed living and dining, 1-BR,1BA, and inviting private balcony/terrace. Views of the Downtown skyline and mountains. MLS#634496

$285,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

RAGGED

Two wonderful estate parcels comprised of 185.01± acres in coveted Ragged Mountain Farm. Excellent elevated building site, complete privacy, and beautiful views. Murray/Henley/Western school district. MLS#621083 $1,895,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

SOUTHWIND ESTATES

3 separate parcels with commanding Blue Ridge Mtn. views, level building sites 15 minutes from Charlottesville. Sites have been perked, have wells, and ready for your dream home. MLS#632482 $375,000 (7.8 acres), MLS#632490 $275,000 (2.4 acres), MLS#632487 $175,000 (2.0 acres), Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

WOLFCREEK FARM

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

ARWOOD

ROAD

Well constructed home 4 miles north of the City. Many dramatic architectural features, including vaulted ceilings & large windows. Set on 1.45 acres. Home is in need of some renovation, but given quality construction & excellent location, it’s worthy of the investment. MLS#638788 $545,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

MEADOW FARM

FRAYS GRANT

Ivy area! A 249 + acre hidden, private Arcadia controlling its own little valley up to the mountain ridge top building sites. Multiple parcels and subdivision rights make it a conservation easement candidate. MLS#634183 $3,250,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124 or Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

436+ acre parcel of land in Southern Albemarle! 4 division rights; complete privacy; lush, gently rolling terrain; long road frontage; stream; 3-acre lake; 125-135 acres of open land; mature hardwood forests. Under conservation easement. Owner/agent. MLS#634139

$2,985,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

Just outside Charlottesville near Earlysville. This 21 acre lot is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac that provides privacy and a quite setting among towering hardwoods, and is convenient the CHO airport and ample shopping of various kinds. MLS#640231 $269,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

GARTH ROAD

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

$795,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MISSION HOME ROAD

146.88 ac. in Albemarle & Greene County. Privacy & protection adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park! Full division rights & multiple home sites. Extraordinary timberland. Views of the mountains, along with easy access to trails & Skyline Drive. MLS#620276

$1,100,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

EDNAM FOREST

Wonderfully large 1.5+ acre building lot in Ednam Forest. Build your dream home on this elevated, wooded lot located in a single family community, minutes from UVA and within walking distance to Boar’s Head Resort. MLS#598537 $289,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

CONDO

GIBSON’S HOLLOW

MOUNTAIN FARM

FRAY’S GRANT

Just outside Charlottesville, Fray’s Grant offers luxury living in Earlysville, VA. 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, (2) year-round 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

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 Creek Reservoir. 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

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. It is advised to use 4WD to access parcels until driveways are completed. MLS# 636003 $344,500

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

LANGDON WOODS LOT 12

Gorgeous park-like wooded parcel located in NW Albemarle County with state maintained roads, underground power, 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 on each side plus rock outcroppings create a very special parcel. HOA review of plans and minimum 2800 sq. ft. home. 4 bedroom perc test on file and 20 GPM well in place.

MLS # 638296 $259,900

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

LANGDON WOODS LOT 3

Beautiful Langdon Woods - a tranquil, large-lot subdivision featuring public roads, HOA, plus 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

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Karen Payton | 434.960.1085

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

$459,000 | montaguemiller.com/636337

Carter Montague | 434.962.3419

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. Property has a creek and some very nice building sites.

$375,000 | CarterMontague.com/639319

Carter Montague | 434.962.3419

396 Bellevue Ln | Rockbridge Baths

324 Mechunk Creek Dr | Troy

2371 Simmons Gap Rd | Free Union Private and Peaceful with Winter mountain views! Move right into this charming 5 bedroom, 3 bath ranch style home on 4.4 acres, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Level backyard runs along the Lynch River.

Situated on 15 acres along a paved driveway is this 3400 sq.ft. home, 3 BR, 3½ BA with large open kitchen with quartz counters, detached garage w/workshop, a 3-car garage with upstairs studio apartment, and a horse barn.

2107 SUNDOWN PLACE

This beautiful Belvedere home has everything you could ask for. You are welcomed by a covered front porch which is perfect to greet your neighbors strolling down the miles of sidewalk. As you enter you will see your open floorplan. You can socialize with your guests as they relax in the living room enjoying the gas fireplace while you are cooking in your upgraded kitchen with a large island, gas range, & double oven. A spacious dining area completes the great room. Off the kitchen is a wonderful home office with tons of natural light. Upstairs you will find a wonderful master suite with huge walk-in closet & spa like bath with separate vanities, tiled shower, and soaker tub. The private sitting area perfect for a private escape, another office, or exercise area. $525,000

WOODLANDS ROAD

A casually elegant, top quality, custom built home. One floor living. Set on a beautifully landscaped 1.6 acre lot with circular driveway. Home offers; a bright open great room with fireplace, dining room, hardwood floors, oversized 2 car garage, full basement level and a 600 sq. ft. in-law suite. Meriwether Lewis school district.

DOUGLAS AVENUE

bathrooms. Condo

an open kitchen with an island, gas fireplace and large closets.

spa-like en suite bath, and your private balcony with those mountain views. $450,000

3501 GLENAIRE DRIVE

Wonderful Lake Monticello house ready to be your new home! You’ll be welcomed home with a beautiful front porch with plenty of room for your guests. The first floor includes a spacious kitchen which overlooks the family room with fireplace along with a dining and living room. Off the family room you’ll find your large back deck perfect for your BBQs overlooking a fenced in yard with a creek and woods as the backdrop. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms including your master bedroom with en suite bathroom with a shower and soaking tub to relax after a long day. Plenty of space in the big walk-in closet for all your clothes! The top floor is finished off with an updated full bath and a big laundry room. Tons of potential in the basement! $350,000

Amazing Ivy home is ready for you! Too many upgrades to list here. The main floor has a brand new kitchen perfect for a home chef and open to the dining area to allow socializing. Off the kitchen is a huge screened in porch with an additional open deck perfect for grilling as you overlook the open backyard with plenty of room for play. As you head down the hall you will find two bedrooms with a full bath plus a great multi-purpose room with its own attached bathroom. A few steps up is a true master suite. The giant bedroom has plenty of room for an additional sitting area. The beautifully renovated master bath has a gorgeous tiled shower,soaker tub, and double vanities with cabinetry for storage. There is also a big walk-in closet. $625,000

FARROW DRIVE 312 JEFFERSON DRIVE

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

FIRST TIME ON MARKET IN 63 YEARS!

This grand and graceful residence is situated on 1.7 acres in the Town of Orange with potential for sub-division. Built in 1887, this home boasts high ceilings and hardwood floors, a lovely stairway and many more charming features, including a formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, three large bedrooms, and three baths. An addition, which includes the main level family room, full bath and upper floor main bedroom and full bath was built in the 1970’s. The kitchen was remodeled in the 1960’s and the remainder of the house is in original condition. $380,000

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CULTURE

SUNDAY 4/16

JAZZED UP

The Albemarle High School Jazz Ensemble returns for its sixth annual Swing Into Spring benefit concert. The awardwinning ensemble led by director Andrew LaPrade plays in support of Loaves & Fishes, a food pantry that provides assistance to area families and individuals. The evening features appearances from local and regional jazz musicians including John D’earth, Charles Owens, Taylor Barnett, Greg Thomas, Bobby Gregg, Malik Poindexter, and more.

$17-35, 7pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall.

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SUNDAY 4/16

WORLD VIEW

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Earth’s wildlife at Our Planet, a live concert event featuring favorite scenes and highlights from Netflix’s Emmy Awardwinning documentary series of the same name. The production combines breathtaking HD cinematography with orchestrations from Oscarwinning composer Steven Price. With narration from legendary broadcaster David Attenborough, and a live soundtrack from a 44-piece orchestra, Our Planet is a once in a lifetime experience. $29-69, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

THURSDAY 4/13

SMALL TOWN MURDER

A crackling cat-and-mouse thriller set against the verdant backdrop of small-town Virginia, Meagan Jennett’s You Know Her is a savage Southern Gothic about a fledgling murderer and the cop hell-bent on catching her. Jennett drew upon her bartending experiences at Crozet Pizza and The Rooftop when writing her debut novel, which probes the boundaries of female friendship and the deadly consequences when frustration ferments into rage. Jennett will discuss her work, answer questions, and sign copies at this release party. Free (RSVP required), 6:30pm. The Annex at Bluebird & Co., 5792 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. bluebirdcrozet.com

CULTURE THIS WEEK

Wednesday 4/12 music

Berto & Matt. Brazilian and Latin treasures that make you smile from the inside out. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Hard Swimmin’ Fish Trio. Rootsy bluesy tunes. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskey jarcville.com

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

Open Mic Night. Charlottesville’s longest-

Chiyuma Elliott. Reading from her poetry. Free, 5pm. Newcomb Hall Commonwealth Room, UVA Grounds. creativewriting. virginia.edu

Meagan Jennett. Celebrate the release of Crozet native Meagan Jennett’s new thriller, You Know Her . Free (RSVP required), 6:30pm. The Annex at Bluebird & Co., 5792 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. blue birdcrozet.com

Storytime. Miss Amanda reads new and old storybooks for kids of all ages. Free, 11am. The Annex at Bluebird & Co., 5792 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. bluebird crozet.com

etc.

Music Bingo. Listen to songs and win epic prizes. Free, 6:15pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potters craftcider.com

Wine bingo and Blue Ridge Mountain sunset views. Free, 5pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com

4/14

Americana rooted in the blues. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glass

A gritty voice and music at the crossroads of blues, the highways of rock, and the backroads of country. Free, 9:30pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St.

Organ Recital by Anne Laver. Music by Bach, Buxtehude, Corelli, and Rogg. Free, 7:30pm. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Rugby Rd. westminsterorganconcert

Roaring Speakeasy with Zuzu’s Hot 5. Throw it back to an iconic era with live music by Zuzu’s Hot 5, classy cocktails, prizes, and roaring good times. $25, 7pm. Pikasso Swig Craft Bar, 333 Second St. SE. pikas-

Sounds of Spring with Wintergreen Music. A weekend of four unique events, including a keynote concert on the lawn, a dinner and serenade, and more. $5-170, times vary.

Tyler Meacham

Berto & Vincent. Good times and tunes. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Happy Landing. American folk rock. $1214, 8:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Thursdays Around 5 with Scuffletown. This acoustic, high-energy duo consists of John Whitlow on harmonica, accordion, flute, and vocals, and Marc Carraway on guitar and vocals. Free, 5pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecenter cville.org

stage

Buyer & Cellar See listing for Wednesday, April 12. $22-27, 7:30pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

words

Andrew Freear & Rural Studio. A public talk from teacher, designer, builder, and advocate Andrew Freear, the 2023 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Architecture. Free, 4pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. arch.virginia.edu

Veritas Vineyards and Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. wintergreen-music.org

Tyler Meacham. The Richmond-based indie songwriter brings her band to the stage. Free, 8pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com

University Singers. Performing Considering Matthew Shepard, a modern oratorio by Craig Hella Johnson, with guest artists and an orchestra. Free-$15, 8pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

dance

Boot Scoot Square Dance Party. Yee-haw. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

stage

Buyer & Cellar See listing for Wednesday, April 12. $22-27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

words

CreativeMornings. A breakfast lecture for the creative community. Free, 8:30am. Location TBA. creativemornings.com

Misinformation in the Global South. Learn about the impact of misinformation, particularly in countries in the Global South. Free, 3pm. Alumni Hall, UVA Grounds. engage ment.virginia.edu

Paul Bogard in conversation with Leah Naomi Green. Bogard will read from his new anthology, Solastalgia: An Anthology of Emotion in a Disappearing World. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

classes

Music that Brings Us Together and Music that Keeps us Apart. Join Anthony Kwame Harrison for a colloquium focused on sonic belonging and estrangement. Free, 3:30pm. Wilson Hall 142, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

outside

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

Saturday 4/15 music

7th Grade Girl Fight. With Soul Meets Body and The Cage. $10-12, 8:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesouthern cville.com

A Night of Percussion. Join the percussion ensemble and composer John Lane for a concert celebrating teachers and students. Free-$10, 8pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

B.C. Barling & Collins. With infectious tunesmithy, head-banging intensity, and wedgie-inducing self-debasement, B.C. is far more than some vanilla acoustic B.S. Free, 9:30pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Chamber Music Seminar Recital. Performances by several groups of student musicians. Free, 3:30pm. Brooks Hall, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

Lucid Evolution. Blending elements of psychedelic, progressive, indie, and modern rock. Free, 8pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com

The Michael Elswick Gathering. Enjoy wine and music with friends. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

CULTURE ALL YOU CAN EAT

Surf to turf

Public Fish & Oyster team starts beef

By Shea Gibbs arts@c-ville.com

On the seminal hip-hop album Enter the Wu-Tang, an interviewer asks the renowned rappers about their ultimate goal. Before Raekwon offers a dubious, circuitous response, Method Man sums it up: “Domination, baby.” Presumably that’s also the endgame for Daniel Kaufman, the Public Fish & Oyster proprietor who recently moved his empire from sea to land with the opening of Black Cow Chophouse. The traditional steakhouse opened on Main Street in the old Zinc/Threepenny/Little Star location in February. Kaufman spoke to C-VILLE about where Black Cow fits in his own ultimate goal.

C-VILLE: Why a steakhouse, why now?

Daniel Kaufman: I said many times that after COVID I was never opening another restaurant. The only person I would have opened a restaurant with was my former chef, Gregg Dionne. He was the longest-serving chef at Public. So, I said, if Gregg wants to do something, I’ll do it. He said he had an idea, and Black Cow was born.

How closely related to Public is this concept?

We considered putting something in the name like, by “Public Fish & Oyster”—I think we’ve developed a pretty good reputation there. I think people like us, and we do things the right way. But each restaurant operates completely independently. There are some dishes that read the same on both menus—when things are tried and trusted, it makes sense to keep doing them.

What’s on the menu at Black Cow?

Product is at the center of what we do. We are not associating with a specific farm or doing all dry-aged or all local. We don’t want to put ourselves in a box. If we find some good wagyu from Australia, we’ll make it available. We want to offer delicious and good value food, regardless of how long it has been aged. We’ll do some game, pork, and lamb, but beef is very much the heart of what we are doing.

That approach actually sounds similar to what you do at Public. That’s a good way to look at it. If I see good oysters available, I will buy them and make them available. I certainly buy from a handful of Virginia producers every single week, but we also do oysters from the Northeast, the Northwest, and even New Zealand and Mexico.

Can we assume the sides and other dishes will be seasonal?

Absolutely. We have a “little salad” we are going to include with every steak. Whenever you used to go to a restaurant, you got a salad; we’re throwing it back to those days. I was talking to Chef about what the salad would look like and he said, “Why the hell would I sell a salad with tomato, when you can only get a good tomato three months of the year?” Seasonality is very much the thing. If it’s not good, we don’t want to sell it.

What kind of bar program are you planning?

grams. He has put together an awesome craft cocktail list, and I’m working on the wine. We’ll have eight carefully selected draft taps. One thing that has been very successful at Public, and we would like to replicate at Black Cow, is the happy hour. At Public, we do dollar off raw oysters from 4 to 6pm. Here, while for the most part we don’t do composed dishes, the one exception is that from 4:30 to 6pm for happy hour, we’ll have a chef’s choice steak frites for 16 bucks.

What’s unique about Black Cow compared to other traditional steakhouses?

Little Star was a great restaurant. They were succeeding. They just didn’t want to do it anymore. And one thing that they had that we might not have otherwise done on our own, is this grill—the most magnificent grill. Every piece of meat is going to be done over oak wood smoke on that grill. The flavor is absolutely unbelievable.

There’s been some change on West Main Street lately. What’s your take?

I’ve been hearing for nine years about how things are changing. But Oakhart and Maya and Orzo, those guys are all killing it. I wouldn’t want to be in any other neighborhood in Charlottesville. It’s a beautiful street and at the center of everything. I have been very lucky and privileged to be supported by this community for nine years now, and I really hope they welcome this as a new addition to West Main.

Our bar manager is Scott Coales, who has a lot of experience running beverage proEvery piece of meat is going to be done over oak wood smoke on that grill. The flavor is absolutely unbelievable.

This story originally ran in Knife & Fork.

Public Fish & Oyster owner Daniel Kaufman said he’d never open another restaurant unless it was with chef Gregg Dionne. Enter Black Cow Chophouse.

EZE AMOS

CULTURE EXTRA

Now hear this Local voices in podcasting

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Saturday 4/15

stage

Buyer & Cellar See listing for Wednesday, April 12. $22-27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

words

Matt MacFarland and Stephen Cushman. The poets read from their works. Free, 4pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

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, April 14. $20, 9:30am. Wildrock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wildrock.org

etc.

Bloom Fest. Celebrate spring with yoga, native plants, flower bouquets, crafts, live music, and more. Free, all day. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraft cider.com

Podcasts are the fastest-growing audio entertainment platform in the country, according to the Radio Agency—more than one-third of Americans listen to them regularly. Charlottesville is home to some of the most engaging, from lighthearted chats to compelling true crime investigations. Give these five a stream.

Laura Drummond

“Bold Dominion” “Bold Dominion” covers all things Virginia state politics in succinct snippets. This podcast is a member of the Virginia Audio Collective and produced by WTJU 91.1 FM, the nonprofit radio station at UVA. Knowledgeable host Nathan Moore, WTJU’s general manager, keeps you informed of the most relevant topics impacting our commonwealth, like affordable housing, broadband expansion, abortion access, and right-wing extremism. Airing twice a month, episodes are thoughtful and educational.

“Green Light with Chris Long” Hosted by retired NFL star and UVA football titan Chris Long and his best friend Macon Gunter, “Green Light” is a sports podcast and then some. Rated one of the Top 10 football podcasts by Apple, it offers expert NFL and football analysis through recurring segments with Stanford Steve and Mina Kimes. It also tackles all sorts of other topics—entertainment, parenting, history, politics—nothing is off limits. Long has interviewed the likes of actor Matthew McConaughey, retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox. Most episodes extend beyond an hour, making them perfect listening for long commutes.

“Small Town Big Crime” Focusing on turning up new leads in unsolved cases, this truecrime podcast is hosted by Charlottesville journalists Courteney Stuart and Rachel Ryan. Listen to the complete first season about the 1985 murders of Derek and Nancy Haysom in Bedford County and the subsequent conviction of their daughter and her

boyfriend, Jens Soering. This podcast spans an extensive three-year investigation in easily consumable 30-minute episodes. Plans are in the works to cover other cold cases.

“Speaking in Hues” Produced at the UVA Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center, this podcast discusses the experiences of Black women living and working in Charlottesville.

It’s hosted by friends and colleagues Taylor Nichols, diversity, equity & inclusion expert and self-described pop culture queen, and Jaronda Miller-Bryant, scholar, mother of two, and self-described vegan fit-goddess. The episodes, usually around half an hour long, delve into topics like code switching, navigating white spaces, food, travel, and so much more.

“Stitch Please” “Stitch Please” is the official podcast of Black Women Stitch, a sewing group that centers Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. Hosted by Lisa Woolfork, founder of Black Women Stitch and a UVA associate professor of African American literature and culture, this weekly podcast offers short and sweet sewing specifics while furthering the discussions of social justice and empowerment. Notable guests include entrepreneur Carmen Green, author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, and dollmaker

Tracy Perry.

This story originally ran in 434.

Honorable Mentions

These local podcasts may not have new episodes, but their archives are robust and thought-provoking.

 “Backstory”

 “Charlottesville Soundboard”

 “Uncommon Voices by United Way”

Charlottesville City Market. Shop seasonal local produce, homemade baked goods, authentic cultural foods, wares from artisans of various disciplines, and more. Free, 9am. Charlottesville City Market, 100 Water St. E. charlottesville.gov

Gallery Rally. Local artists create artwork live in the gallery. Free, 4pm. Second Street Gallery, 115 Second St. SE. secondstreetgallery.org

Indie Short Film Series. Screenings of international and domestic indie films, followed by a filmmakers panel discussion. $20, 7pm. Light House Studio: Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. lifeviewmarketingandvisuals.com

Sunday 4/16 music

Berto & Vincent. Spicy rhythms, zesty beats, and sizzling sounds. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Bluegrass Jam. All levels, ages, and instruments welcome. Free, 1pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesville market.com

Happy Landing

Maya De Vitry. Music that moves between acoustic and electric worlds, playing in the spaces between folk, country, and indie rock. $18-20, 7pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.org

Olivarez Trio. An acoustic blend of French gypsy jazz mixed with Eastern European folklore, waltzes, and more. Free, 1pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com

Our Planet Live in Concert. HD cinematography with all-new orchestrations by Oscar-winning composer Steven Price performed by an onstage orchestra. $29-69, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Swing Into Spring: A Jazz Benefit Concert. The Albemarle High School jazz ensemble is joined by an all-star lineup of the local musicians to benefit Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. $17-35, 7pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

The Innocents. Social justice advocacy through performance art featuring Allen Otte and John Lane. Free, 6pm. Brooks Hall, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

UVA Baroque Orchestra. A varied program of music from the 17th and 18th centuries led by faculty violinist David Sariti. Free-$10, 8pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. music. virginia.edu

UVA Chamber Music Series. New and traditional musical works performed by mixed chamber ensembles. Free-$15, 3:30pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

UVA Flute Ensemble. Student musicians performing their spring recital. Free, 1pm. The Rotunda, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

Willie DE. Acoustic sets. Free, 1pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potters craftcider.com

stage

Buyer & Cellar See listing for Wednesday, April 12. $22-27, 2pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

words

Rom-Com Book Club . Enjoy drinks, snacks, and a discussion of The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles. Free, 5:30pm. The Annex at Bluebird & Co., 5792 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. bluebirdcrozet.com

Lisa Woolfork’s popular podcast, “Stitch Please,” centers Black voices in the sewing community.

classes

Charlottesville Organizing: Kitchen & Pantry. Professional organizers teach you how to organize your kitchen, pantry, that infamous Tupperware drawer, and a play space for kids. Free, 3pm. The Annex at Bluebird & Co., 5792 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. bluebirdcrozet.com

Paint & Sip: Perfect Picnic Spot. Paint, sip, and repeat. $40, noon. King Family Vineyard, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet. catelynkelsey designs.com

etc.

Charlottesville Ballet’s Behind the Curtain. Hear from the choreographers, directors, musicians, and dancers of Charlottesville Ballet, with live music from Charlottesville Symphony. $12-20, 4pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd. charlottesvilleballet.org

IRC in Charlottesville. A lecture from Charlottesville’s International Rescue Committee director, Harriet Kuhr. Free, 3pm. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville, 717 Rugby Rd. una-brc.avenue.org

Monday 4/17

music

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

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

words

Key Challenges and Future Directions in Biodiversity Conservation. Martha Williams, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the Lillian K. Stone distinguished lecturer in environmental policy. Free, 5pm. Campbell Hall 153, UVA Grounds. arch.virginia.edu

Storytime. Storytelling, songs, movement, and bubbles as kids learn new words and practice language and gross motor skills. Free, 10:30am. Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 E. Main St. vadm.org

Tuesday 4/18

music

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

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

Wind Ensemble. Performing energetic music by Sousa, Mackey, and other renowned composers. Free, 7pm. Hunter Smith Band Building, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

outside

Playdates at the Playscape. See listing for Friday, April 14. $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

Shutter to think

‘Everything is Extraordinary’ in Chroma’s combined show

By Sarah Sargent arts@c-ville.com

“Tom Chambers and Fax Ayres: Everything is Extraordinary,” currently on view at Chroma Projects at Vault Virginia, features two artists using distinctive approaches to alter and enhance photographs in order to capture a mood, an evocation of a place, objects, or some mystical imaginary region.

Fax Ayres enjoys playing with perception. This is evident in his transformation of ordinary objects into something special, and the playful shifting back and forth between reality and fiction that’s a recurring theme throughout his work. Photographing each piece incrementally, Ayres works on small sections, taking as many as 200 photographs to end up with the 100 good ones that comprise a finished image.

“I like the fact that they can appear to be paintings or photographs,” says Ayres. “I have a definite affinity for some of the Dutch painters who did those hyper photorealistic paintings.”

To achieve the crystalline quality of his images, Ayres uses light painting. With the camera mounted on a tripod and tethered to a computer, Ayres holds a remote trigger in one hand and a small flashlight in the other. He opens the shutter and skims the light across the surface of the area he’s photographing, throwing the object into high relief. The shutter speed depends on a variety of factors, including the surface area size, how shiny or dull it is, and even how far away it is from the camera.

“I keep the shutter open with a manual count,” he says. “Then I close the shutter and look at the image to see if the highlights look right, if the texture of the surface is revealed in the way I want, etc.”

One can see the result of the process in the remarkable reflecting, haptic, and even emotional qualities Ayres is able to wrest from the ordinary, everyday objects he uses. To preserve the clarity of the work, Ayres has his images printed on smooth, matte aluminum.

At first, “The Usual Suspects” appears to be a sober and imposing work, but then we notice a plastic monkey and parakeet amidst the oil cans, padlocks, and weights. It’s a delightful touch that disrupts the unrelenting browns and grays of old metal by adding color, humor, and frivolity.

In “Portal,” Ayres takes this levity further, creating a faux landscape of fake trees and grass, a dog figurine, and a macabre novelty lamp, all set within a car gear part that’s resting on an old-school style level. These functional objects, made from steel and wood, shine under Ayres’ exacting eye— their humble ordinariness transformed into beauty by proximity to the garish artificial scene they’re paired with.

Ayres steps outside the studio with the striking “Birch Trees” and “Pool Gates.” In these works, intense lighting and hyperrealism work together to produce a curious artificiality that adds drama and suspense.

In his allegorical photomontages, Tom Chambers captures the innate beauty of young girls in a way that exalts them while preserving their innocence. In Chambers’ hands, this central theme yields powerful images.

According to Chambers, “the photographs present something that is possible but not probable,” a land where girls rule (or at least have agency) and feral beings are safe. He photographs his subjects in the studio, while placing them within landscapes that tend to be rugged, northern coastal settings—the perfect foil for the tender girlish pulchritude depicted.

In some images, the girls are either holding or interacting with natural beings—a wolf, birds, fireflies, which are in peril because of demonizing, loss of habitat, or pollution. In these mysterious tableaux, one has the sense that the girl is in control; a junior Mother Nature tending to and protecting her charges. “In each of my images, I’m going for my own expression of a feeling through telling a story,” he says. “I hope the viewer also connects in some way emotionally with his own personal interpretation.”

Chambers clothes his models in garments that sync perfectly with the timbre of the work. Their frocks, muted in color and style, have a timeless elegance about them that’s unusual and piques our interest. One girl, in a plain white shift, sports an arm in a matching sling. It’s unexpected and provocative, engaging the viewer’s curiosity and dispelling any whiffs of cloying sentimentality such enchanting subjects might arouse. Another girl wears a black and white checked dress that echoes the speckled hens at her feet. Still another wears pale pink, the same shade as the teapot she holds.

There’s an unmistakably elegiac quality to the work. The fragility depicted, whether of nature or young girls, is under constant threat. In these brave doe-like visages—serene, fearless, immutable—we see beauty certainly, but we also see strength. And yet, this strength is tempered by our understanding of the girl’s unequivocal vulnerability. It is this last quality together with the subjects’ patent goodness that makes them the ideal incarnation for humanity in these beguiling examples of memento naturae.

“The photographs present something that is possible but not probable.” TOM CHAMBERS

Tom Chambers’ (left) and Fax Ayres’ (right) photographs evoke magical otherworldliness at Chroma Projects through May 26.

IMAGES COURTESY OF CHROMA PROJECTS.

UVA MUSIC EVENTS

Date/Time/Place Event

Friday, 4/14, 3:30pm

142 Wilson Hall

Friday, 4/14, 8pm

Old Cabell Hall

Saturday, 4/15, 3:30pm

Brooks Hall

Saturday, 4/15, 8pm

Old Cabell Hall

Sunday, 4/16, 1pm

Rotunda Dome Room

Sunday, 4/16, 3:30pm

Old Cabell Hall

Sunday, 4/16, 6pm

Brooks Hall

Sunday, 4/16, 8pm

Old Cabell Hall

Monday, 4/17, 8pm

Old Cabell Hall

Tuesday, 4/18, 7pm

Hunter Smith Band Bldg.

Thursday, 4/20, 5pm

Old Cabell Hal

Saturday, 4/22, 1pm

Rotunda Dome Room

* denotes free events

Anthony Kwame Harrison *

Colloquium

University Singers present Considering Matthew Shepard

Chamber Music Seminar Recital *

A Night of Percussion featuring John Lane & UVA Percussion Ens.

UVA Flute Ensemble * directed by Kelly Sulick

Faculty Chamber Ensembles

UVA Chamber Music Series

The Innocents featuring * Allen Otte & John Lane

Baroque Orchestra

Directed by David Sariti

Anthony Pirog & Joel Harrison *

The Great Mirage:CD release concert

UVA Wind Ensemble * directed by Elliott Tackitt

Masterclass with visiting faculty from University of Pécs

Dome Room Faculty Concert * University of Pécs & UVA Faculty

All artists, programs and venues are subject to change. 434.924.3052; music@virginia.edu; https://music.virginia.edu

Box Office: 434.924.3376, artsboxoffice.virginia.edu

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WINE DOWN

WHAT’S DELISH AT LOCAL WINERIES?

CHISWELL FARM WINERY 2021 Cabernet Franc

Our first Cabernet Franc is medium-bodied and moderately tannic. The nose suggests notes of old leather and light smoke. The palate leans towards pepper and black currant, and the finish is smooth. Pair with smoked pulled pork, spaghetti Bolognese, or hamburgers on the grill!

With a glass of one of our award winning wines, enjoy the beautiful scenery from our lawn, or a cozy chair inside, where you’ll discover a variety of inviting spaces. While indoor seating is limited, there are many options for outdoor seating, including rocking chairs on the covered porch and dining tables on the lawn for small groups. You’re also welcome to bring your own folding chairs and blankets to sit further out on the hill. All seating is first-come, first-served. Ages 21+, no dogs or other pets permitted on the property. For a family-friendly experience, visit our wine shops at Chiles Peach Orchard or Carter Mountain Orchard. Make sure to check out our exciting events calendar online to stay up-to-date on all things happening at Chiswell!

Wine is currently available by the glass, flight, or bottle. We have a full menu of seasonal boards, paninis, small bites and snacks to pair well with any of our wines (outside food is not permitted). Wine sales stop 30 minutes prior to closing.

Sundays - Brunch featuring mimosas with juices from our farm-grown fruit.

April 16th – Corks & Collage series- advanced ticket purchase required

April 18th- Monticello Wine Trail Mixer, held at Spring Creek Golf Course with other local wineries!

April 23rd- Paint and Sip! (advanced ticket purchase required)

April 30th- Watercolors and Mixed Media Workshop (advanced ticket purchase required)

Hours: Wed-Sun 11 am – 5:30 pm

430 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood, VA 22943 434.252.2947 • www.chilesfamilyorchards.com/chiswell

53RD WINERY AND VINEYARD

2022 Chardonel

Try our 100% estate grown Chardonel. What I enjoy about this wine is the crisp acidity with its aromas and flavors of green apples, lime zest and citrus. A great mouthfeel throughout the palate makes this a wine that is enjoyable on its own or, as I like wine, paired with food. It will be great with shrimp scampi, chicken piccata, cioppino, or fried chicken, yes, fried chicken! Paired with our recent shrimp boil at the winery, it was perfect. It’s a very versatile wine. Our Chardonel is delightful with Manchego cheese and some Kalamata olives while enjoying a sunny day. Try something different and authentic. 209 cases made. Drink now through 2026.

A few notes from winegrower and owner, Dave Drillock:

If you are planning a visit, come for the wine and enjoy the chill. We are down to earth and love to share our enthusiasm for wine. We just revel in what we do, growing, making and selling wine! Open 7 days a week, 11am to 5pm, we offer our 100% Virginia wine by the bottle, glass, flight

or tasting. Enjoy your visit at our meadow-like setting in rural Louisa County. We offer wellspaced indoor and outdoor seating and customers are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets, chairs and blankets. Children and pets are welcome, but pets must always remain outside of buildings and on a leash. Our friendly staff focuses on serving quality wine at a great escape! For more information, visit our website, www.53rdwinery.com.

April 15th - Wine Club Weekend. Saturday food from FARMacy food truck, and live music by local Luke Bobbitt (12:30-4:30pm). Sunday food from Blue Ridge Pizza Co.

KESWICK VINEYARDS VERITAS VINEYARDS AND WINERY

and live music by Ron Gentry. Not a wine club member, no problem! $15 includes special tasting, a $2 food voucher and fun. Check out the Wine Club Experience! (12:304:30pm)

April 22nd - Sip’n in Spring with Heart of Virginia Artisans. Live music by Marc Carraway (12:304:30pm)

April 29th - Live music by Bailey Hayes (1-4pm) and Twilight on the Crush Pad - Wine, Kabobs and Cigars (4-7pm). Red wine paired with Kabobs prepared by Sauce Catering and specialty selected cigars to enhance your experience. Check our website for signup details!

Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm

13372 Shannon Hill Rd Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com

CASTLE HILL FARM CIDERY

Rosé Cider

Rosé cider all day will make you blush. Dark cherry and tannic elderberry mingle with freshpressed hard apple cider to create this delicious and refreshing semidry libation.

Visiting Castle Hill Cider

Our expansive cider barn features a variety of ample seating including Adirondack chairs overlooking the rolling countryside and lake; farm tables for larger parties; as well as bistro seating and cozy couches for smaller groups. Inside the Tasting Room, you’ll find bistro seating and a roaring fireplace. Outdoors, there are a variety of options including patio and firepit seating available year-round (weather permitting), and plenty of green space to walk the grounds or throw a football.

Castle Hill Cider welcomes all guests! We offer non-alcoholic beverage options and a delicious food menu. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are also welcome both indoors and outside. Dogs must remain leashed and with their owners at all times.

Thursdays- Live Music from 5-8! Check our calendar for our selection of artists

Sundays- Royal Tea from 2-4 pm

April 15th- Daze of Rosé Festival

Join us for the inaugural Daze of Rosé Festival and live the “Rosé all Day” lifestyle! Enjoy tastings of Rosé from several Virginia wineries and vote for your favorite in this People’s Choice Rosé Competition. Cast your vote and receive a full pour of your favorite Rosé. In addition to sampling the amazing Rosé wines, the festival will feature an art installation, food trucks, and a live set with RVAbased DJ Nobe. Tickets available at castlehillcider.com/dazeofrose

Hours:

Thursday 1-8pm

Friday 1-7pm

Saturday 11am-5pm

Sunday 11am-5pm

6065 Turkey Sag Rd. Keswick, VA 22947 Tasting Room Text/Call: 434.365.9429 www.castlehillcider.com

CROSSKEYS WINERY

Letizia

Letizia is made from 100% Chambourcin which was picked, processed and fermented specifically for sparkling wine. Chambourcin’s great acidity and fruit flavors are well suited to sparkling rosé; and unique to Letizia is the ripeness at which the grapes are picked. The riper fruit yields bright raspberry aromas along with notes pineapple and guava. Refreshing acidity is balanced by natural residual sugar, which further contributes to tropical fruit flavors on the palate. Vividly pink, vigorously bubbly, and vibrantly fruity.

CrossKeys Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in the heart of beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Our approach is to grow, by hand, the highest quality fruit using careful canopy management and yield balance to achieve 100% estate-grown

wines that are truly expressive of the varietal and soils here at CrossKeys. Our first vines were planted in 2001 and we have only grown since then. Our 125acre estate currently houses more than 30 acres of vines with plans for more planting in the future. We currently grow 12 varietals of grapes all used to produce our one of a kind award-winning wines. We offer wine tastings throughout the day. Our knowledgeable tasting room associates will guide you through tasting our wines whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran. We love large groups and want to make sure your experience at CrossKeys Vineyards is extraordinary. We request that large groups call the vineyard 48 hours in advance to set up a reserved group tasting. The group will have a reserved table, staffing, and a cheese plate included with price.

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

Sundays - Brunch with Live Music!

April 15th- Spring Wine Dinner (advanced ticket purchase required)

April 27th – Speak Easy Night

Open Daily from 11- 7pm

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

DUCARD VINEYARDS

Popham Run Red

This lively and bright Bordeaux blend showcases aromas of fresh cherries and uplifting herbal notes. The mouthfeel is harmonious, vibrant, and fresh pairing perfectly with your Sunday brunch and light fare. Our uncrowded rural Madison County area has mountains, streams and plenty of beautiful views along scenic back roads. The tasting room is near hiking and biking trails along the Shenandoah National Forest and is a perfect respite after your day out! Enjoy some peace and quiet relaxation in this challenging environment. Sit on our lawns and sip or pick up a bottle or three of our award-winning wines to take home. Reservations available and recommended (especially for Saturdays). No reservation fee or minimum purchase. Walkups accommodated on a spaceavailable basis. To order wine for local delivery or UPS shipping,

visit our website!

April 16th - Lindt Master Chocolate & Wine Pairing (advance ticket purchase required)

April 22nd – Earth Day

Celebrations with live music, food, and learning programs by the Friends of the Rappahannock

April 29th - Seafood Sunday! Live music and plenty of food from the Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch available (advanced ticket purchase required)

Open daily – Mon-Thurs. 12-5 pm Fri. 12-9 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm

Weekends (Fri-Sun) - Live music Friday-Sunday all month long. Check out our website for details and the musical artist lineup!

40 Gibson Hollow Ln • Etlan, VA 22719 (540) 923-4206 www.ducardvineyards.com

HARK VINEYARDS

2021 Virginia Verde

Flavors of lime, melon, and a slight effervescence giving it that zing! Crafted by our winemaker in a nod to the tasty and fresh vinho verdes of Portugal, this wine bursts with the optimism of warmer weather and brighter days. Enjoy with oysters, grilled shrimp, or on a warm and sunny porch swing!

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 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 MarchNovember; check our website and social media for details. Our grapes love it here. We think you will, too.

Upcoming events

April 15th – Popitos Pizza food truck

Hours

Friday – Sunday / 12 noon – 6pm

434-964-9463 (WINE)

1465 Davis Shop Rd, Earlysville, VA 22936 www.harkvineyards.com

HORTON VINEYARDS

2021 Viognier

Viognier was introduced into the state of Virginia by Dennis Horton in 1991. He was met with a lot of opposition, being told it would not grow or produce enough fruit. Horton released Virginia’s first Viognier in 1992 and produce the world’s first sparkling Viognier just 6 years later in 1998. Dennis has received worldwide attention for his Viognier. Dennis Horton started “Viognier is the red drinkers white.” It is full bodied, bold white has honey aromas and smooth peach and apricot flavors.

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

May 6th&7th – Town Point Wine Festival, visit us at our booth!

May 19th - Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour

Open Daily from 10 am – 5 pm

6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, Virginia

(540) 832-7440 • www.hortonwine.com

KESWICK VINEYARDS

2021 Norton

The nose is fairly pronounced with sour cherries, cranberry, and pomegranate notes with additional notes of earth, forest floor and potpourri. A wine that has the ability to age for quite a few years due to the acidity. We suggest

chilling prior to opening, allowing it to breathe for an hour or two. Pair with duck, gamey meats and poultry.

Tasting Room Hours

We look forward to continuing to serve all of our wonderful guests this winter during our daily hours of 10am-5pm (last pour at 4:45). We offer first come, first served seating under our heated tent or open seating in our outdoor courtyard. Wine is available by the flight, glass and bottle at our inside or outside service bars.. 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 Saturday and Sunday from 12p-4p

Bring the family or friends and enjoy live music every Saturday from 124p or play a fun 9 hole of miniature golf on our new course!

April 15th - Live music by Matt Johnson

April 22nd - Live music by Haley Griffith

April 29th- Live music by Dave Kuland

1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, Virginia 22947 Tasting Room: (434) 244-3341 ext 105 tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com www.keswickvineyards.com

REVALATION VINEYARDS

2021 Rouge de Rouges

A wonderfully approachable blend made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Tannat grapes. Its aromas feature mint, black pepper, prune, green pepper, hops, crushed blueberries and camphor. The mouthfeel is wellbalanced, medium length with soft and gentle tannins. It has a bright finish with hint of lemon.

Virginia is for Wine Lovers! Starting this May, Revalation Vineyards will host a Virginia Varietal Comparative Tasting Series to highlight how different terroir, cultivation practices and winemaker techniques contribute to the flavor, aromas and mouthfeel of wines that are all made from the same grape. Guests will be able to taste each wine and enjoy it alongside expertly paired small plates. Our first event features Tannat on Saturday, May 20th. Tickets will be available on our website, starting April 1st. www. revalationvineyards.com

Hours

Nov. 1 – Apr. 30 Hours: Friday 12 –sunset, Saturday/Sunday 12pm to 5pm

All Month – Vibrant paintings by Kim Gardner are being exhibited until the end of February.

April 15th & 16th- Arts & Vines

@ Revalation. We will be starting our monthly weekend artist pop-ups at the vineyard. Stop by the vineyard and enjoy a glass of wine while perusing hand-crafted goods from local vendors.

April 21st- Book Club @ The Vineyard and Jack Leg Pizza serving!

April 30th - New Iberia will be serving their Paella Sunday menu staring at noon.

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

VERITAS VINEYARDS AND WINERY

2021 Sauvignon Bl anc

Fresh bright acidity is the hallmark of this wine with zesty citrus, Granny Smith apples and a characteristic bite of grapefruit that make up the everything that Sauvignon drinkers love. Enjoy with seafood pastas, bright seasonal salads with goat cheese, and any of our upcoming Supper Series!

Spring/Summer Hours:

Now open Monday-Thursday 11am - 6pm and Friday-Sunday 11am5pm. Cellar tours are now being offered twice a day, everyday. Learn about the vine growth, grape processing, and wine blending during this 30 minute walking tour. $10/person, advanced reservations highly recommended.

What’s on at Veritas!

April 28th: Supper Series

collaboration with Guajiros Miami Eatery *Menu now available! *

May 20th: Graduation Gala multi-course dinner: Gather all your friends and family to celebrate academic achievements! We’ll be serving a multi-course menu with optional wine-pairing and sparkling wine! Perfect for larger groups, reservations recommended.

June 23rd: Supper Series

collaboration with Bloom Wine Bar and Restaurant

STARRY NIGHTS

Announcing the return of the Starry Nights Summer Concert Series. Head to veritaswines.com/veritasstarry-nights for all the details!

151 Veritas Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (540) 456-8000 www.veritaswines.com

Goldsmith Mia van Beek

Master Goldsmith Mia van Beek established Formia Design Jewelry in 2004. A small, full service Jewelry studio in the heart of Charlottesville, VA Specializes in Custom Jewelry, redesign and repair fine jewelry (engagement rings, wedding bands, anniversary gifts and more)

Mia will personally consult you in the process of your jewelry creations. She makes this experience creative and fun while professionally guiding you with possibilities and ideas fitting you and your needs. Mia has full attention to details in her work in every stage of the process and most of all, satisfied customers, are her priority.

The old rings

Beef patty with fried cheese, topped with bacon, guava BBQ sauce, caramelised onions, lettuce, and our house aioli

Add a fried egg or Avacado for a small upcharge!

(434) 465-2108 - 817 W Main St. - www.guajiros.net

Jack on Piggy Back

Wagyu beef burger topped with a split grilled beef frank, American cheese, and pickled jalapeños

Turkey Burger Slider with Cranberry Mustard

Local Beef Topped with Cheddar, Bacon, and BBQ

Grilled Portabello with Balsamic And Pesto

All On Brioche Buns. Dine-in Only Regular Menu also available!

COOKED TO TASTE AND TOPPED WITH CHEDDAR, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, AND THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING. AVAILABLE

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY 4:00 - 10:00PM FRIDAY - SATURDAY 4:00 - 11:00PM

Slider Trio $8

FIRE IN THE HOLE BURGER

BEEF PATTY, PEPPER JACK CHEESE, GUACAMOLE, HABANERO LIME AIOLI, FRIED JALAPENOS, LETTUCE SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN

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ACROSS

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4. Likely will, after “is”

9. “You get a car, and you get a car!” speaker

14. Molecule in many COVID vaccines

15. India’s first prime minister

16. Shoes worn in many drag shows

17. Extra NBA periods

18. Fish with a rainbow variety

19. Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Michael

20. 1969 Toots and the Maytals tune that Rolling Stone magazine once listed among its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time

23. Like squirrel tails

24. Bach’s “Mass ____ Minor”

25. AOC or JFK, e.g.

28. Garfield’s drooling frenemy

29. Sweater-wearing television star

33. Titular warrior princess

34. Golf ball’s path

35. ‘90s hip-hop lover’s purchase

36. Signs of spring

40. Prop in a legal drama

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48. Cheapest Airbnb option, usually

51. Curling ____

52. Jazz trumpeter Adderley

53. Year George W. Bush was sworn in?

54. “Betta Getta ____” (Volkswagen ad campaign)

55. End-to-beginning , say ... or what’s found in 20-, 29-, 36- and 48-across

59. Cost a ____ (Panamanian’s neighbor)

62. Lounges in the bathtub

63. Paul Anka’s “____ Beso”

64. “The Kiss” painter Gustav

65. Lauder of cosmetics

66. Admit (to)

67. Green-lights

68. Poor

69. Number on a foam finger

1. Big name in cloud storage

2. Ruin a private moment

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5. Home to the oldest continuously operating university in the Americas

6. Film role for Chris Hemsworth

7 “Good point”

8. Bested

9. Like seven of the 12 U.S. presidents between 1869 and 1923

10. ____ walk

11. Cause to go “Vroom!”

12. Comedian Wong

13. QVC alternative

21. Harry who voices Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Mr. Burns and others on “The Simpsons”

22. GI’s chill time

25. ____ t alk

26. The Lord of the Rings beast

27. Drug in Michael Pollan’s “How to Change Your Mind”

29. It’s hot until it’s not

30. Basic education trio, informally

31. ____ Lodge (budget motel chain)

32. More bloated, say

37. Earth, wind and fire

38. Xiao long ____ (soup dumplings)

39. Pioneering PC company

40. “People Puzzler” channel

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42. Dye holder

45. Radio City Music Hall style

46. Spoils, as a grandchild

47. Tethered

49. Sloths’ workplace in Zootopia

50. German chocolate brand

54. The Outlaw ____ Wales (1976 Clint Eastwood film)

55. Hulu series about the son of Egyptian immigrants

56. Stood up

57. Kind of sauce made with peanuts

58. Just got (by)

59. Big Five studio of Hollywood’s Golden Age

60. Variety

61. “Zero Dark Thirty” org.

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Just an hour west of DC, in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, lies

The Tuleyries, a remarkable 168 acre estate w/ one of the finest late Federal mansions in VA. A $3M renovation was completed in the early 90s to preserve the integrity and beauty of its 10,000 sq.ft. of grand living space, 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, and 10 magnificent fireplaces. For details, visit trfauctions.com

TERMS: Foreclosure. Sells to high bidder. Lender reserves right to bid. 10% deposit from high bidder. 6% buyer’s premium. 30 day close. Full terms online.

434.847.7741 | TRFAuctions.com

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AUCTIONS

Real Estate Auction Fri April 28th@ 12pm. 4 bedroom 2.5 bath house 937 Rothowood Rd Lynchburg VA. Call Danny 561-262-7180. Counts Auction VAAF93

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Marking history

In 1959, 7-year-old Charles Alexander (Alex-Zan) walked into Venable Elementary School, accompanied by his mother, Elizabeth Alexander, and fellow classmates Marvin and William Townsend. He was among the first Black students to attend the newly integrated Charlottesville City Schools. On April 8, just down the road from Venable, Alex-Zan celebrated the unveiling of the Black History Pathway sign on Fourth Street between West Main and Preston Avenue. The honorary naming is part of the ongoing effort to preserve and highlight the city’s African American history. “This pathway and celebration are making sure that we maintain and observe history,” says Alex-Zan. “If we’re not careful, we’ll lose this history.”

On the Stage

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