C-VILLE Weekly | April 5 - 11, 2023

Turkish American UVA students shore up support for earthquake relief PAGE 13

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Stronger Together

A Unique Local Partnership to Address the Children’s Mental Health Crisis

UVA Children’s and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital are partnering to open a new Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Healthcare clinic in Albemarle County. The clinic will be staffed by UVA Children’s providers and supported by generous investments by Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and private donors.

The demand for pediatric mental and developmental health services is increasing in the U.S. and Virginia:

1 in 6

2- to 8-year-olds have a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disability.

(U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

The new clinic will:

1 in 36 8-year-olds have autism spectrum disorder.

(U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• Greatly increase the number of pediatric mental health providers in the region

• Reduce wait times

• Serve all children in need, regardless of ability to pay

1 in 3 Virginia high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless almost every day for at least 2 weeks.

(Virginia Department of Health)

• Expand access to developmental pediatricians, pediatric psychologists, and other professionals

• Provide interpreter services to patients and families for whom English is not their first language

As part of ongoing regional efforts, the clinic will coordinate and collaborate with community partners serving children and teens and provide training for families and pediatric primary care providers to better recognize and respond to children who may be at risk for behavioral health conditions.

The clinic opens in 2024 at the Riverside Medical Complex, 2335 Seminole Lane in Charlottesville.

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Hello, Charlottesville! Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. Spring has finally sprung, but it’s been a rocky road weather-wise, huh? The past few months have truly been a roller coaster. The temperature would cruise up to a nice 60 or 70 degrees, and then it would plummet down to the 30s. I remember one day this winter we had an 80-degree afternoon. I wasn’t always sure what to wear each day.

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But there are more important matters to cover this season than wardrobe choices. This week, we look at the up-and-down weather in Charlottesville through the lenses of climate change and agriculture with a feature by Mary Jane Gore (p. 24). How do glimpses of spring in January, February, and early March affect farmers, gardeners, and vineyards? And are these turbulent temps toying with our health? Gore spoke with professionals from a range of fields to dig up the answers.

Spr ing is always a season of heavy pros and cons for me. It’s beautiful out, with birds singing, bees buzzing, and trees blooming. And April is my birthday month, but it’s allergy season too, and pollen follows me everywhere. Having to pop a Claritin and spray Flonase up my nose just to enjoy a day outside isn’t too appealing. But it’s often worth it, especially as Charlottesville lights up with more outdoor events and patio dining for days.—Richard

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Rent relief

City residents in need of rental assistance can apply to Charlottesville’s housing voucher program waitlist on portal.cvillerha. com until April 7 at 4pm. Albemarle County’s waitlist applications will open on housing portal.albemarle.org on April 6 at 10am, and close April 13 at 4pm.

New management

Longtime Ting Pavilion General Manager

Kirby Hutto will retire next month, after running the downtown venue since ground was broken on it in 2004. Jefferson Theater business manager Jonathan Drolshagen, who also manages restaurants Mas and Ten, will take over for Hutto, who will serve in a consulting role through the end of the year.

UVA hosts safety panel

Just three months into 2023, and the amount of gun violence in Charlottes–ville has already surpassed that of previous years. The University of Virginia held a panel on Tuesday, March 28, to address the concerns of students, parents, faculty, and community members. University President Jim Ryan, University Police Department Chief Tim Longo, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer JJ Davis, and Vice President for Student Affairs and the Chief Student Affairs Officer Robin Hadley fielded questions from the nearly 800 attendees.

Longo, who served as chief of the Charlottesville Police Department from 2001 to 2016, said no more than five homicides occurred annually in his near-16-year stint with the CPD. “They’ve had five just in the first three months of this year,” he said.

Optimistically, Longo pointed to the arrests that have been made for all five murders, and said suspects are awaiting criminal prosecution.

AHS student charged

An Albemarle High School student has been charged with a criminal offense after administrators found a knife in the student’s possession on March 28, according to The Daily Progress. The unnamed student also allegedly vandalized a door in the school’s performance art wing with racist, antisemitic, and homophobic graffiti sometime between March 25 and 27.

School board bid

Reclaimed Hope Initiative board member Allison Spillman is vying for the at-large seat on the Albemarle County School Board, and will face off against University of Virginia psychology professor Meg Bryce in November. Current at-large member Jonno Alcaro is not running for re-election.

The March 18 Elliewood Avenue homicide is the most recent firearm-related incident. The victim and perpetrator had an altercation at The Biltmore that made its way onto the street, and ended in the shooting of 26-year-old Cody Brian Smith. “That particular night there were some seven university police officers in the area. Some six city police officers in the area, and countless university ambassadors,” Ryan said. “Nonetheless, it happened.” The UVA alert system quickly informed community members of a campus-wide shelter in place. The suspect was arrested the following day.

In light of increasing violence, UVA is building on its alreadycomplex security system. The Community Oriented Policing Squad— a task force established in October 2021 to work off Grounds—is expanding. “I will be adding an additional member to that squad sometime next month,” said Longo. “And I will be placing a police lieutenant over that squad. So they have a command oversight. And by the beginning of next school year we’ll be expanding the number of those officers that are part of that squad as well.”

In addition, Longo said he will hire more ambassadors for the UVA ambassadors program. “We are also expanding the footprint of those ambassadors just south of the university’s Medical Center in an area adjacent to Cherry Avenue, where another homicide occurred in the city just a couple of weekends ago,” he said. Established in 2015 after

the disappearance of Hannah Graham, the program provides “personal safety escorts and makes requests for medical and police assistance on behalf of our [UVA] community members.”

Administering precautions would be impossible without technology. Nearly 2,000 cameras are nestled throughout Grounds, and that number “is growing almost daily, because of the number of buildings that are being constructed here on Grounds and the number of buildings that we’re acquiring off Grounds,” Longo said.

Social media platforms like Yik Yak, Twitter, and Instagram, where kids are free to speak their minds, foreshadow a lot of criminal activity on Grounds. UVA police have adapted to this new digital era, and check these sites regularly.

While widespread and complex, the efficacy of UVA’s safety measures relies on students. “We would just like to underline continuing to be cognizant about our surroundings,” Ryan said. “I happen to live on Grounds and, likewise, I’m cognizant about my surroundings. I live just up the hill from where the shooting occurred last weekend. And so, I use a buddy system. I’ll let folks know when I’m moving around or going somewhere.”

“I am telling you, impressing upon you, how incredibly sensitive I am to belief in that responsibility,” Ryan added. “And how seriously we take that responsibility.”

“My future goal is to help people, especially in my country like Syria. There are a lot of children who don’t have access to education or anything, so I want to help them—[and] education will help me get to them.”

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UVA Police Department Chief Tim Longo says he is expanding the Community Oriented Policing Squad with an additional member and a police lieutenant to look over the off-Grounds task force.

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UVA students lobby Congress for Turkey earthquake relief

By Brielle Entzminger news@c-ville.com

On February 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, followed by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake the same day—and more than 10,000 aftershocks in the weeks that followed. The devastating quakes killed more than 50,000 people, and left millions homeless.

After helping the University of Virginia’s Turkish Student Association fundraise several thousand dollars for emergency relief, Turkish American students Aleyna Buyukaksakal and Deniz Olgun wanted to do more for the millions of victims. Thinking of the numerous ways the United States could help Turkey recover—both in the short and long term—from the disaster, the classmates decided to lobby Congress for aid.

In the weeks following the earthquakes, the students reached out to several UVA administrators and professors about lobbying, including Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato. Sabato connected the students with the center’s staff, which assisted them in crafting a proposal to present to members of Congress. Meanwhile, Olgun called all of Virginia’s congressional offices, requesting meetings with representatives and senators. Staffers from the offices of Representatives

Abigail Spanberger, Morgan Griffith, and Jennifer Wexton, and Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, agreed to meet with the students in Washington, D.C. (None of the Congress members could meet with them personally.)

“There was a congressional staffer [at the center] who was able to give us insight on what we should put into our proposal,” explains Buyukaksakal, a second-year English and neuroscience major. “Deniz and I both did a lot of research.”

On February 28, March 1, and March 2, Buyukaksakal and Olgun met with the staffers, discussing both the humanitarian and fiscal needs in Turkey. In addition to push-

ing for stronger search and rescue measures, additional rehousing funding, and other humanitarian aid, the pair stressed the need for long-term financial relief. As of March, the U.S. has provided $185 million in aid to Turkey and Syria—however, rebuilding and restoring Turkey’s impacted areas will cost an estimated $80 billion.

“The economic impact of this is so big,” explains Olgun, a second-year neuroscience and computer science major. “All of these people are out of work. … And it’s very expensive to not only put up new buildings [but also] inspect all of the ones that are still standing, to ensure people can return safely.”

“[We proposed giving], in three- to fouryear slow-diffuse payments, money to restore buildings, cultural sites, schools, hospitals,” adds Buyukaksakal. “Things that would need rebuilding in the future but aren’t necessarily a part of the emergency funding.”

Sending relief over the years can also help Turkey—one of the most seismically active

countries—implement preventative measures, such as building more disaster management centers. The country currently has only 23 centers, each housing up to 270,000 people.

The legislative correspondents and assistants largely reacted positively to the proposal, especially the calls for long-term relief, according to the students. “We did get a couple of comments about congressmen wanting to advocate for this cause,” says Buyukaksakal. However, “we were told mostly that a lot of things couldn’t necessarily be brought up in conversation until [President Biden released his 2024 federal budget] on March 9.”

Biden’s $6.8 trillion budget includes a request for $70.5 billion in discretionary funding for USAID, state department, and

other international programs, and for $100 million in Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance funding, which has been used to assist earthquake victims—but the budget does not specifically mention relief for Turkey and Syria.

When asked about Congress’ plans for additional earthquake relief, Legislative Assistant Jooeun Kim said one of Wexton’s “priorities for FY23 [state, foreign operations, and related programs] appropriations is supporting the funding level of $4.7 billion for USAID’s International Disaster Account.”

In a statement to C-VILLE, Kaine expressed general support for assisting earthquake victims. “My heart is heavy for the countless families that have been impacted … and I’m grateful for the Turkish American students at [UVA] who reached out to my team to discuss this important topic,” he said. “The perspectives they shared … underscore why it’s critically important that the United States provides robust emergency aid to Turkey during this difficult time.”

Staffers from Spanberger, Griffith, and Warner’s offices did not respond for comment before press time.

The death and devastation inflicted by the earthquakes hit close to home for both students. While their family members in Turkey were not directly affected by the disaster, many friends of Olgun’s family were displaced. Buyukaksakal also knows many Turkish American people in her hometown whose families’ homes were destroyed.

“It’s just a feeling of a grand devastation in a country that we both really love that’s made this a really important cause,” says Buyukaksakal.

The students plan to continuously follow up with the staffers they met with, and hope Congress will take steps to provide additional earthquake relief soon.

“If we are able to just move the scales a little bit, even if it’s hard to … say we’re responsible for X amount of funding,” says Olgun, “that is a nice way to have an impact.”

“The economic impact of this is so big.”

DENIZ OLGUN, UVA STUDENT

University of Virginia students Aleyna Buyukaksakal and Deniz Olgun lobbied Congress for earthquake relief for Turkey.

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UVA’s Center for Politics weighs in on Trump’s indictment

By Richard DiCicco

At the tail end of March, Donald J. Trump became the first U.S. president to be indicted for an alleged criminal offense.

The historic news dropped late on a Thursday afternoon. But over at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, J. Miles Coleman was thinking, “Okay, they couldn’t have waited until Monday?”

Trump’s indictment, both in its dramatic leadup and after its bombshell delivery by the vote of a grand jury, has exploded American politics. It torpedoed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ gains on Trump in primary polls, and made a martyr of the former president that has boosted his popularity among Republican voters. “I think this whole episode shows that [Trump] is very well in his prime,” says Coleman, “at least in terms of driving a media narrative.”

The indictment is the latest development in a years-long investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office into hush money allegedly paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, who claims she had an affair with the former president in 2006. To squash a potential tabloid story about this, Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen sent money to Daniels in 2016, which landed Cohen in prison for three years. Cohen said Trump directed him to write the check, and Trump’s reimbursement for his lawyer’s “legal fees” is what prosecutors believe amounts to a falsification of business records—a misdemeanor in New York.

Despite the scandalous nature of this case, Trump has rode this wave of renewed national attention to reclaim the political spotlight. Coleman points to a recent Quinnipiac poll that found that, while the majority of Americans believe criminal charges

should bar Trump from running in 2024, 75 percent of Republicans believe that Trump’s charges shouldn’t disqualify him from a shot at a second term. A late-March Fox News poll also showed Trump leading DeSantis by 30 percent among Republican primary voters, up from 15 percent in February.

It’s clear that the spectacle of Trump’s indictment has been a boon for the former president, but that leaves his challengers in a tough spot.

“Those other competitors have to walk this real fine line where if they’re too critical of Trump, they’re gonna have those big names in Trump world say, ‘He’s rooting against us just like the Democrats are.’

Where if you hug Trump too tightly, then it’s like, ‘Well, if he’s so great, why would we want you instead?’” says Coleman. “It’s almost like the Republican candidates haven’t really learned much since 2016.”

Coleman doesn’t consider the New York case to be as serious as Trump’s other case in Georgia—which alleges the former president participated in election interference in 2020. But if Trump shrugs off his charges in Manhattan, that could further secure support for his ’24 run.

“Let’s say we go through with this [case] … and he ends up being acquitted,” he says.

“It’s kind of like after his first and second impeachments, where at every rally he’d talk about how he was right and how he was vindicated. That’s something I could see him running with if he’s cleared of this.”

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City Council awards CRHA $5 million to help buy affordable units

By Sean Tubbs

The cost of housing continues to rise, but there is a large desire in the community for steps to be taken to preserve housing for those with lower incomes. That is translating into several large capital expenses throughout the area.

This week, Charlottesville City Council held the first reading of a plan to award the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority $5 million for half the cost to purchase 86 affordable units across the city.

“It is a very strong likelihood that this portfolio will exit affordability if sold on the open market due to the current property values and increased land speculation around the rezoning plan,” said Deputy City Manager Sam Sanders in the staff report.

The units range from a $700-a-month efficiency on West Street to a three-bedroom apartment on Ridge Street that goes for $1,325. To give a sense of scale, the Department of Housing and Urban Development identifies the 2022 fair-market value rent for a studio at $1,024 a month and a three bedroom at $1,562.

The exact details are not yet known, such as where the $5 million will come from and what form it will take. A loan? A grant? But many of the properties will be within areas with more development potential under the future zoning.

The new funding would be on top of the $3 million in the next fiscal year for public housing redevelopment, with more projected in the future. The five-year capital plan also anticipates over $13 million for various subsidized units the Piedmont Housing Alliance is building at Friendship Court and two projects on Park Street.

Albemarle County has invested $3.2 million in Habitat for Humanity’s redevelopment of Southwood Mobile Home Park, and

also helped secure $2.25 million in federal funds for site work in the first phase.

Government funding is not the only way to keep homes affordable to people. There’s also the land trust model, where one entity purchases the underlying property and a household purchases the improved structure.

The Piedmont Community Land Trust has worked on several projects in the community and had a portfolio of 30 properties at the end of 2022, according to its annual report.

“The community land trust model is the only permanently affordable homeownership model in the region, and we are able to sustain the affordability of our homes by retaining ownership of the land and our resale formula, which includes an appreciation share with our homeowners,” said PCLT Executive Director Shekinah Mitchell.

In late January, the entity purchased a newly constructed three-bedroom house in Avon Park for $243,750. On the same day, an individual paid the land trust $225,000 to become the resident.

The townhouse has a 2023 assessment of $370,500. The Albemarle County Assessor’s office does not consider this a valid sale, so it won’t have an effect on next year’s reassessment.

The land trust has five duplexes on Prospect Avenue that will come on the market this spring and summer.

The land trust model can also benefit from government funding for seed money.

The entity received $240,000 from Charlottesville to purchase four lots on Nassau Street for new construction. One of the single-family attached houses has now sold twice with price points of $215,000 in February 2020 and $236,500 in March 2022. The latter transaction was 2.67 percent below the 2022 assessment. The 2023 assessment, however, climbed to $319,000.

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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

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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

The Piedmont Community Land Trust worked with Stanley Martin and Albemarle County to add an additional 21 homes into the land trust portfolio, with 15 at Spring Hill and six at Avon Park.

753-acre country estate approx. 25 miles south of Charlottesville. The property showcases a stately southern residence, c. 1904, extensive equestrian facilities, recreation opportunities, creeks and a pond. Tranquil setting. MLS#638899 $6,295,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 greenfieldsfarmva.com

MEADOWLARK FARM

Stunning 22-acre farm, only 12 miles from Charlottesville, features a completely renovated 8,575± finished square foot primary residence nestled on a knoll overlooking the pool and the Mechums River and captures a magnificent view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Includes 3-bedroom cottage, 6-stall stable with living accommodations, trailer shed, equipment barn/shop, and several runin sheds. A property like this is truly an offering difficult to find and rarely on the market. MLS#640081 $3,195,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

HATTON

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

K’DEE FARM

Embodying the essence of country life! 214+/- acre farm with spacious main residence, 3-car garage w/ apartment, dependencies & farm buildings. Many agricultural & recreational uses. Easily accessible to Charlottesville, Orange, I-95 & DC region. MLS#636896 $1,675,000 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250

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

MLS#638858

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!

$4,975,000 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 $1,890,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

PEA RIDGE FARM

317 acre estate that has it all: location, views, water, stunning main residence, event center and more! The 15+ acre lake is centered among lush rolling fields of rich grass and a spectacular 5-BR home with heart pine floors, 4 FP, study, garages, and unparalleled views exists. 25 minutes west of Charlottesville in Greenwood, this exceptional property is a one-of-a-kind, not to be replicated, gem. Also includes a large metal barn, log cabin with FP, stunning party barn and a 2 BR cottage. Additional acreage available. MLS#631962 $8,875,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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

CANTERBURY HILLS

4-BR brick residence convenient to all Charlottesville and UVA have to offer. The spacious home has LR, DR or home office, eat-in kitchen and adjacent FR w/ FP and half BA on the first floor. Upstairs is a primary BR with full BA, 3-BR with hall BA. No HOA fees!

MLS#639504 $579,000 C Dammann, 434.981.1250

RIDGE FARM

BELMONT LOFTS

WOLFCREEK FARM

HIDDEN FOX FARM

GREENFIELDS FARM

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

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

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

CROZET AREA

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

MLS#636349 $450,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

820 CONDO

Well-designed corner condo consisting of an exceptionally bright great room with high ceilings, fullyequipped kitchen, ample space for both relaxed living and dining, 1-BR,1-BA, and inviting private balcony/ terrace.Views of the Downtown skyline and mountains.

MLS#634496 $285,000 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250

GIBSON’S HOLLOW

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

MURPHY’S CREEK FARM

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

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

MEADOW FARM

436+ acre parcel of land in Southern Albemarle! 4 division rights; complete privacy; lush, gently rolling terrain; long road frontage; stream; 3-acre lake; 125135 acres of open land; mature hardwood forests. Under conservation easement. Owner/agent. MLS#634139 $2,985,000 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

ARWOOD ROAD

RAGGED MOUNTAIN FARM

SIMMONS GAP/ ESTES RIDGE

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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Topsy-turvy weather causes trouble for growers and gardeners

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late-February 82-degree day followed by a stretch of mornings in the frosty 30s? Yep, we’re talking about winter 2023 in central Virginia. After a mild several months (except for that low of 6 degrees in December), it seems like any weather event or temperature is possible. Does this mean we’ll have a scorching summer? Sadly, there is no good way to predict that, says Robert Davis of UVA’s Department of Environmental Sciences. The only sure thing is weather variations, twice a year.

WEATHER VARIATIONS

Both spring and fall transition times are when you would expect big changes, Davis says.

The Northern Hemisphere is warming up in spring, but arctic air blasts from the north hit our area and often late winter and early spring nights are very cold. “So we are getting into the season where you can have cold front passages that are strong. There will be several cold days before it warms up again.” Morning frosts can be continual.

Davis says it’s difficult to comment on whether we are seeing greater variability than in the past. “You can’t look at any particular event and say, ‘That is unusual,’” he explains.

Michael McConkey, owner of Edible Landscaping in Afton, agrees that central Virginia weather is up and down, but is sanguine about the struggle involved. “Peach and plum trees here have always been subject to late frost and changes in the weather, mostly because they evolved as arid Persian plants,” he says. Some trees from Japan and China, however, do well here because of climate similarities. Examples are persimmons and jujube, which is a popular fruit in China, brown on the outside and white on the inside, with a sweet apple taste.

“Everyone growing fruits is aware of weather patterns, and they have changed dramatically” for fruit growers, says McConkey.

Ken Bezilla of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange agrees, and says the variations are hardest on fruit growers. Plum trees, often first to flower among trees here, can amount to “the annual sacrifice to the frost gods,” he says.

In general, as the entire planet warms, we would expect less variability overall, Davis says.

That may seem counterintuitive. In many parts of the U.S., as the country warms up, the transitional temperature swings are not as great.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration keeps monthly records of high and low temperature for counties in each state. Notably, Albemarle County was at its warmest ever for the period January to February 2023. According to NOAA, our two-month average was 45.0 degrees Fahrenheit—our warmest-to-date record for those months together, and 9.8 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than the 1901 to 2000 mean of 35.2 degrees Fahrenheit for those months together.

Pam Dawling, a farmer at Twin Oaks Community in Louisa, has been tracking several first appearances of the spring season over a 20-year period. Her data on phenology, the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, is interesting. Many plants over the past 15 years have made a first appearance in three different months, often March, April, and May. Late frost for the year ranges from April 8 to as late as May 11, with an average date of April 29, Dawling’s records show.

Climatologist and biometeorologist Davis reminds, “I would be very reticent to make anything out of the variations other than this has been a strange winter, and these are the kinds of changes we would often see in the spring.”

CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE REGION

NASA defines weather as the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while climate is how the atmosphere “behaves” over relatively long periods of time.

How has our climate changed over time? There are explanations thanks to scientists, farmers, and others who keep track.

The federal Environmental Protection Agency says overall that our state has warmed about 1 degree Fahrenheit in the past century (from a 2017 report). Carbon dioxide levels and other

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Michael McConkey, owner of Edible Landscaping, thinks growers are well-equipped to handle sudden shifts in weather.

gases that keep heat close to the ground account for higher temperatures, the EPA notes. “Evaporation increases and the atmosphere warms, which increases humidity, average rainfall, and the frequency of heavy rainstorms in many places—but contributes to drought in others.”

The EPA reports that our state can expect more energy usage, because electricity consumption is on track to increase over time because of additional air conditioning. “Seventy years from now, temperatures are likely to rise above 95 degrees Fahrenheit approximately 20 to 40 days per year in the southeastern half of Virginia, compared with about 10 days per year today,” the EPA says.

Another indicator of climate change in our region is that our region’s U.S. Department of Agriculture hardening zone officially changed.

SESE’s Bezilla says we have moved from winters of zone 6b (-5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit/-20.6 to -17.8 degrees Celsius) to zone 7a (0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit/-17.8 to -15 degrees Celsius) as temperatures rose over time.

Lettuce is now a year-round crop in this area.

“Recently I revised our lettuce schedules, partly to take account of hotter weather arriving earlier in the year, and also to even out the harvest,” writes blogger Dawling, author of Sustainable Market Farming: Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres.

In another blog post, the Twin Oaks community farmer recorded observations for the future: “I live and farm in the southeast,” Dawling wrote. “Sea level rises and heavy downpours in our region are already obvious. Dangerously high temperatures, higher humidity, new pests and diseases are moving in. ... The growing season is ten days longer than it was in the 1960s.”

For the 48-month period from September 2018 to August 2022, Albemarle County was at its warmest, with a value of 47.0 degrees Fahrenheit compared with a value for the mean of 43.5 degrees Fahrenheit for the same 1901 to 2000 period, per the NOAA charts. (This tied for warmest with the same period ending in 2020.)

EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Local growers work hard to protect their fragile plants. For example, Crown Orchard has installed wind turbines at its farms, and Barboursville Vineyard has put in wind machinery to keep cooler air from settling onto its future produce.

Sometimes the fight can seem futile, however.

Susan Smith Ordel, a longtime local gardener, says, “I have noticed just being outside all of the time, the nights in August would cool off. You felt watering was doing some good. Now the plants don’t get a break” from evaporation. Adaptation is a solution. Crown Orchards is taking advantage of more sun with solar panel arrays near Carter Mountain Orchard, on the rooftop of Chiles Peach Orchard in Crozet, and at the production facility in Covesville, the company’s website notes.

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange creates huge trial tracts each year to see what grows best, and which plants and seeds do best in particular in Virginia and surrounding states. SESE’s trial fields, based in Mineral, are the launching pad for the 28 new varieties the exchange added to

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its 2023 listings. Among the new winners are Okinawa Pink okra (from Japan), Greek pepperoncini peppers, Gulag Stars kale (from Russia), and Florida conch southern pea. (The SESE website has a category that central Virginia gardeners might do well to peruse: “Especially well-suited to the Southeast.”)

Spinach is a crop that has become too tender for our hot summers. Bezilla says some spinach varieties make for good planting over the winter.

McConkey says native trees like mulberries and pawpaws do well. Still, many shoppers love their peach, pear, and plum trees, which can be marginal here.

Ordel planted five camellias in her yard that she wouldn’t have touched 10 or 15 years ago, she says. “Usually you think of camellias as being in the deep South, in South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama, but now we’re starting to be able to see them bloom and thrive here.”

She does mourn a favorite plant that just can’t hack our climate. “Now it is clear we can’t plant hydrangea macrophylla any more” (also called French hydrangea). “The hydrangeas have to have cool nights, and I still have clients asking me for the beautiful blue blooms. We’ve had later frosts, and if the buds don’t get nipped in the spring, the early hot weather either deforms the blooms or keeps them from being realized.”

Winemaker, vineyard, and tasting room owner Michael Shaps can speak to the vagaries of wine production, both with his grapes here at Michael Shaps Wineworks and in Meursault, France, in the Burgundy region. Fortunately, Virginia’s changes are not as dramatic as those he has witnessed in France.

“What I have really noticed in Virginia is the intensity of storms we have seen over the past few years,” Shaps says. The amount of rain and the intensity of storms has been much more severe than in the past 30 years in general, he says. A big fear is hail damage, which has hap-

pened at times, but he says is “not significant” for his Virginia vines. The pattern of weather lately has been Gulf of Mexico moisture from the south, rather than storms flowing across the country from the west, he says.

Deforestation, which removes trees that modulate how fast storms move over an area, can also increase storm intensity, Bezilla explains.

On top of that, farmers and growers need to worry about earlier appearances of pests. For example, Dawling’s phenology chart tracks when the harlequin bugs first come out to sip the sap from kale, cabbage, and collards, which has been as early as March 13 for the years 2006 to 2020.

Any year that is warmer earlier may result in extra generations of insects, Bezilla says. This can be detrimental when pests multiply, but also helpful if there are additional pollinating bees.

HUMAN HARDSHIP

There is proof that weather changes also affect human health. Davis and Kyle Enfield, M.D., who works in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the UVA School of Medicine, examined

19 years of daily admissions at UVA’s hospital for respiratory reasons. For the first time ever, a measurement called the Acclimatization Thermal Strain Index was applied to human disease. ATSI measures strain on the lung system.

Davis and Enfield learned that there is a definite relationship between seasonal strain stemming from warm, humid air changing to cold, dry air and hospital admissions, on a seasonal scale and on a weekly time scale. Their work, published in 2017 in the International Journal of Biometeorology, showed the adjustment from cold air to warm air didn’t affect health as clearly as during the fall season.

The EPA 2017 report notes that warmer temperatures can also increase the formation of ground-level ozone, a major component of smog. Because ozone can aggravate lung diseases such as asthma, and increases the risk of premature death from heart or lung disease, the EPA and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality have been working to reduce ozone concentrations, which will become more difficult with warming trends.

In 2022, Ordel had her first bout of heat exhaustion because she cannot stay hydrated no matter how much water she drinks. “Even starting early, now I have found that past 2pm it’s just too brutally hot.”

Respiratory difficulties and heat emergencies aside, living with weather changes can cause higher expenses, as air conditioning in longer summers and heating in longer springs extends energy needs.

Ordel’s family depends on a wood stove in their Keswick home. “It was like clockwork for decades that we would start all-day wood in mid-October and go until tax day,” she says. “Now we start full-time fires in the full month of November and go until mid-May, and that’s consistently true now for about five years. It is clear to me there is climate change.”

(Left) Trees in Charlottesville bloomed early during winter’s patches of warm weather. (Top right) Ken Bezilla of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange says that spinach can’t take the heat, and some varieties actually plant well in winter. (Bottom right) The camellia flower has migrated up from the Deep South, says gardener Susan Smith Ordel.

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Tree Sale

Saturday April 15, 10am to 12pm

Join us at the Virginia Dept of Forestry, 900 Natural Resources Drive Choose from young native trees and shrubs, priced from $6.00 to $15.00 Quantities Limited

Arbor Day

April 28, 10am

Come celebrate the big Northern Catalpa Tree, McIntire Park, by the paved path behind the Skatepark!

Also, visit CATS’ Grove in the NE park corner. It should be blooming.

Tree Basics Classes and Tree Walks

Free zoom classes on tree id, pruning, planting, invasives and more. Join us at one of our tree id walks, held throughout our area. Visit our website at the EVENTS tab for dates and details.

Become a Certified Tree Steward Volunteer!

Online training sessions and field activities begin August 8th. View class details and syllabus on our website. Registration opens June 1st.

We support rural and urban forests and promote knowledge and understanding of the value of trees for present and future generations. www.charlottesvilleareatreestewards.org

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CULTURE

FRIDAY 4/7 & SATURDAY 4/8

FAST FUNNIES

Try to keep up at The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, a rollicking production that attempts to tell all 206 Brothers Grimm fairy tales in one act. Two narrators put a comedic spin on classic and lesser-known stories, including Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and Faithful Johannes. These fractured fairy tales keep the original endings intact while mixing things up with a modern twist. The PVCC Drama Club production, helmed by directors Gaby Felipe and Emily Thomas Clarke, is full of family-friendly, madcap fun and audience interaction. $5, 7:30pm. Main Stage Theatre, PVCC’s V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu

SATURDAY 4/8

STOKED UP

Move and groove at Ellington’s Evening of Music and Poetry, a celebration of the arts through spoken word poetry, R&B, and soul music. Grammy-nominated vocalist and producer Stokley headlines a stacked line-up of performers, including singer-songwriter and poet Saul Williams and turntablist DJ Spark, with openers Jade Novah and Nathaniel Star. Known for his past work with Prince and Janet Jackson, Stokely’s sophomore solo release, Sankofa, features a bouncy duet with H.E.R. and two songs with Snoop Dogg. Free, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. dei.virginia.edu

STRANGE BEAUTY

Alternative country artist Eliza Mary Doyle’s latest studio album, Pretty Strange, is a 10-song summation of her illustrious 20-year career. Recorded live at Sidekick Studios in Nashville, the album opens with driving banjo, catchy melodies, and pedal steel licks. The single “Them Boys” is a high-energy, banjo-heavy tune written after Doyle’s car broke down while she was visiting Music City in 2015, causing a spontaneous extended stay. The Saskatchewan multi-instrumentalist also works as a professional session musician and toured with folk-bluegrass ensemble The Dead South for two years. Free, 7:30pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com

THURSDAY 4/6

Stokley

Wednesday 4/5 music

Austin Meade. The rock artist’s new album, Black Sheep, yields 12 contradictory yet cohesive songs. $15-18, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesouthern cville.com

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

Marc Broussard. Soul with an infectious mix of rock, blues, R&B, and funk-pop. $25-40, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

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

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

stage

Twelfth Night Featuring an original jazz-funk score by Shaina Taub, this rousing musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic follows twins Viola and Sebastian, separated in a shipwreck. $8-14, 8pm. Culbreth Theatre, UVA Grounds. drama.virginia.edu

classes

Wine and Watercolor. Local artist Juliette Swenson helps guests create two watercolor paintings to take home. $30, 1pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. julietteswenson.com

etc.

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

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

Thursday 4/6 music

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

Cake Fight. Performing pop and classic rock every first Thursdays. Free, 5pm. Boar’s Head Resort, 200 Ednam Dr. boarsheadresort.com

Eliza Mary Doyle. Touring her new album, Pretty Strange, a mix of folk, bluegrass, and Americana. Free, 7:30pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com

Wiki. With Akai Solo and Papo2004. $16-18, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

stage

Twelfth Night See listing for Wednesday, April 5. $8-14, 8pm. Culbreth Theatre, UVA Grounds. drama.virginia.edu

words

One Mic Stand: Spoken Word Open Mic. A mix of spoken word works, including stories, poetry, comedy, satire, and more. Free, 7pm. PVCC’s V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu

Trans Studies for Grim Times. A lecture from Toby Beauchamp, professor and author of Going Stealth: Transgender Politics and U.S. Surveillance Practices. Free, 6:30pm. Wilson Hall 142, UVA Grounds. art.as.virginia.edu

etc.

Carole King: Home Again—Live in Central Park The musical icon’s triumphant May 26, 1973 homecoming concert. $12, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Friday 4/7

music

Bill Adams Trio. Acoustic blues at the Offbeat Roadhouse. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

Bro-X and Trout Baseline. Music and small rodents. $10 suggested donation, 7pm. The Chinchilla Café, DM for address. @chinchilla _cafe_cville

Ken Farmer & the Authenticators. Rocking good fun. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glass housewinery.com

Making Noise in the Library: Harmonious Hoos. Relax and enjoy an a cappella performance featuring R&B, country, and more. Free, 2pm. Old Cabell Hall Music Library, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

Michigan Rattlers. Folk-rock. $12-15, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates with Work Wear. West Virginia twang-rock and Charlottesville indie rocker. Free, 8pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com

dance

Silent Disco. A dance party for all ages. $1015, 5:30pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. goodtimesonlyva.com

stage

Buyer & Cellar A comic solo show about the price of fame and the value of things, inspired by Barbra Streisand’s coffee table book My Passion for Design. $22-27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon A wild, free-form comedy with madcap fun from the PVCC Drama Club. $5, 7:30pm. PVCC’s V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu

Twelfth Night See listing for Wednesday, April 5. $8-14, 8pm. Culbreth Theatre, UVA Grounds. drama.virginia.edu

words

Friday Night Writes: A Reading Series for Emerging Writers. Short stories, poetry, and music. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbook shop.com

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 4/8 music

Ellington’s Evening of Music and Poetry. A night to celebrate the arts through spoken word poetry, R&B, and soul music, featuring Stokley. Free, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Ken Farmer and Wave Milor. Blues and story tellin’ and such. Free, 3pm. Knight’s Gambit Vineyard, 2218 Lake Albemarle Rd. knightsgambitvineyard.com

Mike Burris Band. Good vibes and dancing. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Ryan Lee. Beethoven, Bach, and more performed for the distinguished major viola recital. Free, 3:30pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. music.virginia.edu

The House Sauce. Original and classic rock tunes. Free, 10pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

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Wednesday 4/5 | The Jefferson Theater

Austin Meade

Wednesday 4/5 | The Southern Café and Music Hall

you were always waiting for this moment to arise...

Jack & Wendy Brown • Lynn & Kenny Brown • Pam & Frank Edmonds • Chris & Brad Eure • Janna & David Gies • Elizabeth & Joe LeVaca • Julie & Geoff Montross Susie Morris

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Saturday 4/8

The Pollocks. The Batesville-based house band hits the stage. $15, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesville market.com

The Ultimate Taytay Party. Are you ready for it? $15, 9pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Tonal Strangers. Contemporary jazz, pop, and world music. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

stage

Buyer & Cellar See listing for Friday, April 7. $22-27, 8pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

Drag Bonanza. With hosts Bebe Gunn and Cherry Possums. $12-15, 8:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesouthern cville.com

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon See listing for Friday, April 7. $5, 7:30pm. PVCC’s V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu

words

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

outside

Baby Animal Day. A family-friendly farm experience. $10, 10am. Bellair Farm, 5290 Bellair Farm. bellairfarm.com

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

Playdates at the Playscape. See listing for Friday, April 7. $20, 9:30am. Wildrock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wildrock.org

etc.

Easter at the Dairy Market. Hop on over for photos with the Easter Bunny and an egg-cellent Easter egg hunt. Free, 10am. Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. dairymarketcville.com Easter Eggstravaganza. Good times for the whole family. $10, 10am. Carter Mountain Orchard, 1435 Carters Mountain Trl. chiles familyorchards.com

Hop into Spring. An eggciting and festive day, with an egg hunt, egg roll, potato painting, and photo ops. $10, 11am. Chiles Peach Orchard, 1351 Greenwood Rd., Crozet. chiles familyorchards.com

Spring Fling. Bounce houses, egg dyeing, face painting, and all sorts of Easter fun. Free, 9am. Center Church, 475 Westfield Rd. centercville.com

Sunday 4/9

music

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

John Kelly. Acoustic sounds. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

classes

Paint & Sip: Shenandoah Springtime. Paint, sip, and repeat. $35, 2pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. catelyn kelseydesigns.com

Futures past

65 is a tight, engaging science fiction thriller

By Justin Humphreys arts@c-ville.com

Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ 65 is a lean, tight science fiction adventure— an exceedingly simple survival story. Don’t expect anything new or revolutionary. But at its own pulp level, it’s an engrossing— and at times, touching—film.

Spaceship pilot Mills (Adam Driver) leaves on a two-year exploratory mission that comes with a massive raise to pay for his daughter Navine’s (Chloe Coleman) grave and unspecified illness. Mid-voyage,

65

PG-13, 93 minutes

asteroids unexpectedly pelt his ship and he’s forced to crash-land on an unknown planet that is actually Earth during the Cretaceous period. This location isn’t saved for some hackneyed climactic revelation—the opening title card reveals in full: “65 Million Years Ago Prehistoric Earth Had a Visitor.”

All of Mills’ passengers die in the landing, save one: Koa (Ariana Greenblatt), a young

girl around his daughter’s age. Neither one speaks the other’s language, and together, they must weave their way to a functional escape pod through a primordial forest teeming with agile prehistoric predators. Despite 65’s simplicity, it’s surprisingly enjoyable. It deserves an award for running only 93 minutes when most current movies self-indulgently ramble on interminably. Where the film really shines is in its humanistic respect for themes that really matter: courage, family, loyalty, ingenuity, and selflessness. With so much recent fare bludgeoning the audience with wearying nihilism, a straightforward tale of essentially sympathetic, intelligent characters seems almost novel. 65 may be pulp, but it’s far more engaging than what passes for art these days.

However, 65 only distinguishes itself intermittently. Its space opera setting diminishes some of the gripping quality that Beck and Woods brought to the scripts of A Quiet Place and its first sequel. Those films are echoed here on certain levels—an adult shepherding a child through a potentially deadly maze of monsters—and it exceeds viewer expectations. But the Quiet Place films were also consistently more potent, partly because, in their fan-

tastic setting, they were still closer to the mundane world.

A major plot point that somewhat undercuts 65’s storyline is Mills’ initial negligence that kills nearly all his passengers. Not enough is made of that pivotal fact, and it tarnishes his character’s likability. 65 also has some notable plot contrivances that can be overlooked, but other major plot points (containing spoilers) become almost silly.

On a technical level, 65 delivers throughout. The dinosaur effects, both practical and CG, are convincing and, occasionally, startlingly effective. As is often the case nowadays, the other visual effects, costumes, and production design are all praiseworthy, while the storyline is the thinnest ingredient. It was shot in Oregon, Louisiana, and Ireland in well-chosen, gorgeous, primeval-looking locations. Driver and Greenblatt’s performances are fine.

65 may not be exceptional, but despite its flaws, it’s decent enough to recommend. It’s also fairly family-friendly. Sam Raimi produced it, but it cleaves closer to his superhero movies and doesn’t venture into Evil Dead territory. The bottom line: If you don’t approach 65 with high expectations, you might be pleasantly surprised that it’s a precarious journey worth taking.

Adam Driver comes down to Earth in the science fiction action thriller 65

Where the film really shines is in its humanistic respect for themes that really matter: courage, family, loyalty, ingenuity, and selflessness.

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Sunday 4/9

etc.

The Matrix Neo (Keanu Reeves) believes that Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question: What is the Matrix? $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Monday 4/10

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

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

etc.

Carlito’s Way Al Pacino as an ex-con who plans to go straight—until he crosses paths with a crooked lawyer. $10, 7:15pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. draft house.com

Tuesday 4/11

music

Josh Mayo & House Sauce. A biweekly jam session with local acts. Free, 9:30pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapture restaurant.com

The Tallis Scholars. A program of Tallis, Palestrina, Pärt, and more as part of the Tuesday Evening Concert Series. $5-39, 7:30pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. tecs.org

Thunder Music Karaoke. Show off your singing skills or just enjoy the show. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

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

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

Playdates at the Playscape. See listing for Friday, April 7. $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

Foreign Correspondent. Journalist Joel McCrea discovers the dead in deadline in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1940 spy thriller. $7, 7:15pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.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

Joyland Writer-director Saim Sadiq explores the many sides of love and desire in a patriarchal society. $13, 7pm. Violet Crown Cinema, 200 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. violetcrown.com

LYAO Standup Showcase. With Winston Hodges and Jenny Questell. $10, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Fairy tales and universal truths

Amber McBride’s new novel navigates trauma in magical ways

By Sarah Lawson arts@c-ville.com

Inspired by her own experiences with clinical depression and childhood grief, National Book

Award finalist Amber McBride published We Are All So Good at Smiling, her second young adult novel in verse, earlier this year.

Though heavy at times in its examination of the lasting impacts of trauma—and complete with content warnings for readers who might not be in a place to handle that heaviness—it’s a book that ultimately celebrates the power of friendship and family, as well as the beauty that is possible through community and healing.

The novel’s protagonist, Whimsy, and her friend Faerry are each magical in their own way, grappling with childhood traumas as well as societal stigmas around mental health, heightened by their experiences of white supremacy and racism as Black teens in contemporary America. The authenticity of their experience is vivid; McBride’s verse shifts nimbly between fantastical, fairy tale-inspired imagery, and rigorous realism, probing experiences of trauma, false narratives of self, and the work of trying to erase the past, which itself can feel like an attempt at magic.

In addition to her novels, McBride teaches English at the University of Virginia, and has two books of poetry—an adult poetry collection as well as a young adult poetry anthology that she is co-editing—due to arrive on shelves next year. The author is also completing a new middle-grade novel in verse that will be out later this year. The prolific writer and imaginative storyteller credits her students with helping inspire her work. “Something about writing for young people always makes me braver, and my students at UVA also really inspired me because they were so open about talking about their feelings during the height of the pandemic,” she says.

McBride reflects candidly on her own process.

“During the height of COVID, I witnessed so many people struggling with their mental health, which really was the catalyst for me starting We Are All So Good at Smiling,” she says. “I don’t know that I knew I was ready to write the book—at the time I was in the middle of what turned out to be a three-year depressive episode—but it felt like the thing I needed to do. Perhaps I needed to travel through my own haunted garden along with Whimsy and Faerry.”

Readers of McBride’s acclaimed debut, Me(Moth), will recognize many of the themes explored in We Are All So Good at Smiling. “Hoodoo and magic always show up in my books because it is fundamentally a part of my lived experience,” says McBride. “I am also interested in truth and what that means to different people. Is something true because that is how you remember it? Do we remember aspects of history or reality incorrectly because we can’t handle the truth and what conditions are necessary for us to face the truth? In my books the conditions necessary usually include a … need to feel safe before they can face their truths. I think that is often the case in life.”

Indeed, Hoodoo and magic are strong influences in how Whimsy understands and creates a (tenuous)

feeling of safety, drawing on lessons learned from her grandmother and the conjuring skills she shares with her parents. Not to be confused with a religion, McBride describes Hoodoo as “an African American folk magic system that was created when Africans were stolen from their homes, enslaved in America, and told that they could no longer practice their own beliefs. The practice blends herbalism, offerings, and ancestral elevation to bring about good luck and healing.” As seen with Whimsy, Hoodoo is often shared across generations, passed down through families. This is also how McBride began her practice, though she has also continued to build on those foundations, incorporating “tea leaves, tarot, and plants to form connections with [her] ancestors and nature.”

Drawing inspiration from this work, each chapter in We Are All So Good at Smiling is accompanied by a reading of tea leaves or information about one of the many plants used in Hoodoo practices. “I really wanted to use more herbs and plants in this book because they are such useful allies and protectors,” reflects McBride. “Each plant signals what is coming in the chapter [and] the same for the tea leaves—it all foreshadows.”

Fairy tales also play an integral role in shaping the story, influencing the imagery employed throughout, and supplying characters who play important roles in the Garden of Sorrow that Whimsy conjures as a way of working through her depression and grief. “When it came to writing about depression, I knew folklore and fairy tales had to be included because they all represent a universal truth at the core,” McBride says.

“I also wanted to show that no one, not even Baba Yaga or Anansi the spider, is immune to depression. It is not something to be embarrassed about,” says McBride. “Mental health [is] a topic that I am extremely passionate about because of my own experiences, but also because of the continued lack of access to resources for those who need help. We don’t have time for taboo and stigma, we need to start talking more openly about depression and I hope this book facilitates some of these conversations.”

UVA English professor Amber McBride’s We Are All So Good At Smiling is a young adult novel in verse that examines the lasting impacts of trauma while also celebrating the power of friendship and family.

SUPPLIED PHOTO

April exhibitions

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library 2450 Old Ivy Rd. “Women Making Books,” a new exhibition exploring women’s contributions to English and North American bookmaking from the mid-18th to the 21st centuries, “Visions of Progress,” and other permanent exhibitions.

Botanical Fare 421 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Paths and Roads,” oils by Julia Kindred. Through April 24.

Cavallo Gallery & Custom Framing 117 S. Main St., Gordonsville. Original works on paper and canvas by central Virginia artist Megan Davies. Through May.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. “Pam Black: Architecture of the Field Redux,” paintings and drawings of horses in their natural environment. Through April 28. First Fridays opening.

The Connaughton Gallery Rouss & Robertson Halls, UVA Grounds. “Healing Nature,” acrylic on canvas and oil on canvas by Henry Wingate and Rick Morrow. Through June 15.

Create Gallery InBio, 700 Harris St., Ste. 102. “Pollen,” oils by Linda Staiger. Through April.

Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. Pressed flowers by botanical artist Karla Murphy, and “Gypsy Soul Jewels,” jewelry by Michelle Nevarr. Through April. Meet the artists April 8 at 1pm.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Gourd Art” showcases hand-carved, decorative gourds by Vyvyan Rundgren. Through April. First Fridays opening.

Dovetail Design & Cabinetry 1740 Broadway St., Ste. 3. Impressionistic landscapes and intuitive paintings by Janet Pearlman. Through mid-April.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd., UVA Grounds. New exhibitions include “Look Three Ways: Maya Painted Pottery,” “Processing Abstraction,” “N’dakinna Landscapes Acknowledged,” and “Radioactive Inactives: Patrick Nagatani & Andrée Tracey.”

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 Fourth St. NW. “Picture

Me As I Am: Mirror and Memory in the Age of Black Resistance” showcases a selection of portraits taken of African Americans at the Holsinger Studio. Through April 29. King Family Vineyards 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet. Fashion Your Own Happily Ever After, a fashion show and silent auction benefiting Charlottesville’s Women’s Shelter, Shelter for Help in Emergency. April 23 at 2pm.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “The Denial of Death,” paintings by Russ Warren. Through April 30. Luncheon and artist talk April 16 at 12:30pm.

Live Arts Theater 123 E. Water St. “Secondary Worlds,” pen and ink drawings and collage on paper and wood by Steve Haske. Through April 30.

Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery 3340 Sutherland Rd., North Garden. “Vineyards and

Springtime” showcases oils and acrylics by Julia Kindred and Matalie Deane, respectively. Through May 28. First Fridays opening.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Smith Gallery, “Group 6,” works by a collective of painters and mixed-media artists from the Beverley Street Studio School. In the first floor hallway galleries, “Traveling the Nile,” oil paintings of landscape views from along the Nile River by Blake Hurt, and “Nature,” large format ceramic tile paintings by Scott Supraner. In the second floor hallway gallery, “Wasteland Revisited,” mixed-media works by David Borszich and “Collage,” a member’s exhibition. In the Associate Gallery, “Rhymes,” works from associate artists.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. “Essing, Fawning, Gawping, Hocking, Isling, Jostling, Keening, Legging, Moping, Nodding, Oolong, Putzing, Querling,” an interactive installation of soft sculpture by Conrad Cheung. Through April 22. First Fridays opening.

Phaeton Gallery 114 Old Preston Ave. “Hope Olson: Art From the Garden,” a solo exhibition showcasing acrylic on canvas and mixed-media works. Through May 20. Opens April 14.

PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. In the North and South galleries, the 2023 Student Exhibition. Opens April 14 with the Eighth Annual Chocolate Chow Down and an interactive coloring station.

Quirk Gallery 499 W. Main St. “Constant Anomalies,” hyper-realistic paintings by Suzanna Fields. Through April 16. Gallery talk April 8 at 2pm.

Random Row Brewery 608 Preston Ave. “Spring,” a joint show from Carolyn Ratcliffe and Terry M. Coffey featuring pastels, watercolors, and oils. Through April. Reception March 10.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Dové gallery, “House Jungle,” paintings by Brittany Fan. In the main gallery, “Mirabilia naturae (Wonders of Nature)” showcases paintings, photography, encaustic, works on paper, and mixed-media by Lara Call Gastinger, Giselle Gautreau, and Elizabeth Perdue. Through May 19.

Studio Ix 969 Second St. SE. The Charlottesville Black Arts Collective presents “A Moment to Exhale,” a group photography exhibition that includes Kori Price, Benita Mayo, and Derrick J. Waller. Through April. Artist talk and happy hour April 20 at 5pm. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville 717 Rugby Rd. “Developing,” works by Levonne Yountz. Through April.

University of Virginia Medical Center Main Hospital Lobby, 1300 Jefferson Park Ave. “Serenity,” photographs by Emily Allred. Through May 2.

Vault Virginia 300 E. Main St. “Tom Chambers and Fax Ayres: Everything is Extraordinary,” photographs using theater and light to describe the fantastical. Through May 16. First Fridays opening.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. New works. First Fridays opening.

Tom Chambers at Vault Virginia

Lara Call Gastinger at Second Street Gallery Janet Pearlman at Dovetail Design & Cabinetry

Pam Black at Chroma Projects

CULTURE ALL YOU CAN EAT

Asian Cuisine

Akira Level Ramen & Sushi Japanese cuisine. 3912 Lenox Ave., Ste. 320. akirasushiramen.com $

Asian Express Chinese and Japanese with healthy options. 909 W. Main St. newasian express.com. $

Bad Luck Ramen Bar A restaurant and bar built directly into North American Sake Brewery. 522 Second St. SE., Unit E. badluckramen.com. $

Bamboo House Korean and Chinese options. 4831 Seminole Trail. 973-9211. $$

Bang! Asian-inspired tapas and inventive martinis. 213 Second St. SW. bangrestaurant.net. $$

Chang Thai Traditional and innovative dishes. 1232 Emmet St. changthaicville.com. $$

Chimm Thai Thai street food. 5th Street Station; Dairy Market. chimmtaste.com. $$

Coconut Thai Kitchen Thai favorites from the Monsoon Siam team. 1015 Heathercroft Ln., Crozet. coconutcrozet.com. $$

Doma Korean-style barbecue, kimchi, and more. 701 W. Main St. domakoreankitchen.com. $

Himalayan Fusion Indian, Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine. 520 E. Main St. himalayanfusion.com. $

Kanak Indian Kitchen Offering traditional homemade Indian food, plus cocktails. 5th Street Station. kanakcville.com. $

Lemongrass Vietnam meets Thailand. 104 14th St. NW. 244-THAI. $$

Lime Leaf Thai An upscale Thai experience. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 245-8884. $$

Marco & Luca Chinese snack food, including dumplings, sesame noodles, and pork buns. 112 W. Main St., Downtown Mall; 107 Elliewood Ave.; Seminole Square Shopping Center. $

Maru Korean BBQ & Grill Traditional Korean food with modern additions. 412 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. marudowntown.com. $

Manila Street Filipino food. Dairy Market. dairymarketcville.com. $

Mashu Festival Authentic Asian festival food. Dairy Market. dairymarketcville.com. $

Milan Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with all the standards. 1817 Emmet St. milanindian-cuisine.com $$

Mochiko Hawaiian eats and suggested Hawaiian beer pairings. 5th Street Station. hawaiianfood cville.com. $

Monsoon Siam Original Thai cuisine. 113 W. Market St. monsoonsiamcville.com. $$

Mashumen Japanese ramen and rice bowls. 2208 Fontaine Ave. mashumen.com. $$

Now & Zen Gourmet Japanese and sushi. 202 Second St. NW. nowandzencville.square.site. $$

Pad Thai Homestyle Thai cooking from an experienced chef. 156 Carlton Rd. padthaicville.com. $$

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen Chinese staples from fresh ingredients. 5th Street Station. peiwei.com.

$ Pineapples Thai Kitchen Thai favorites from the Monsoon Siam team. 722 Preston Ave. pineapples cville.com. $$

Peter Chang China Grill Authentic Sichuan cuisine by a renowned chef. Barracks Road Shopping Center North Wing. peterchang charlottesville.com. $$

Red Lantern Chinese cuisine by the pint or quart. 221 Carlton Rd. redlanterncharlottesville.com. $

Seoul Korean BBQ & Hotpot All you can eat hotpot and Korean BBQ. 100 Zan Rd. seoulbbqhotpot.com. $$

Silk Thai Fresh, authentic Thai. 2210 Fontaine Ave. charlottesville.silkthairestaurant.com. $$

Tara Thai Affordable Thai faves, with multiple meat, fish, and veggie options. Barracks Road Shopping Center. tarathai.com. $$

Taste of China Chinese standards from a lengthy menu. Albemarle Square Shopping Center. taste ofchinacharlottesville.com. $$

Ten Upscale second-floor spot serving modern Japanese. 120 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ten-sushi.com. $$$

Thai ’99 II Thai noodle and rice dishes, curries, and stirfrys. Albemarle Square. thai99usa.com. $

Thai Cuisine & Noodle House Traditional Thai food, noodle dishes, and vegetarian specials. 2005 Commonwealth Dr. thaicuisinecville.com. $$

Umma’s Korean and Japanese-American cuisine. 200 W. Water St. ummasfood.com. $$

Vu Noodles Fresh, vegetarian Vietnamese noodles, pho, bahn mi, and more. 111 E. Water St. vunoodles.com. $

Bakeries

Albemarle Baking Company Breads, cakes, and pastries. 418 W. Main St. albemarlebakingco.com.

$ Bowerbird Bakeshop Pastries, breads, and cookies using locally sourced ingredients. 120 10th St. NW, bowerbirdbakeshop.com. $

Caked Up Cville Small-batch cupcakes and cakes. cakedupcville.com. $

Cake Bloom A cake and bubbles bar with freshly-baked treats by the slice or whole. 705 W. Main St. cakebloom.com. $$

Cou Cou Rachou Croissants, tatins, financiers, danishes, cake slices, muffins, and more. 917 Preston Ave. Suite B; 1837 Broadway St. cou courachou.com. $

Gearharts Fine Chocolates Freshly baked pastries, cakes, cookies, brownies, and chocolates. 243 Ridge McIntire Rd. gearhartschocolates.com. $

Great Harvest Bread Co. Sandwiches, sweets, and bread baked from scratch every day. McIntire Plaza. greatharvestcville.com. $

MarieBette Café & Bakery European-inspired fare. 700 Rose Hill Dr. mariebette.com. $

Paradox Pastry Known for biscuits, European pastries, and the legendary DMB cookies and brownies. 313 Second St. SE. #103. paradox pastry.com. $

Petite MarieBette MarieBette’s little sister. 105 E. Water St. mariebette.com. $

Quality Pie Ex-Mas chef Tomas Rahal serves Spanish-inspired fare. 309 Avon St. qualitypieva. com. $$

Sliced. cake bar Mobile bakery offering whole cakes, cake flights, cake pops, and buttercream shots. slicedcakebar.com. $

Bars and Grills

Alamo Drafthouse Burgers, pizzas, salads, snacks, and desserts prepared fresh from locally sourced ingredients. 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com. $

Beer Run Massive tap and packaged beer offerings, plus food. 156 Carlton Rd. beerrun.com. $$ Bobboo A curated list of whiskeys from Virginia and around the world, with bespoke charcuterie boards and classic, hand-crafted cocktails. 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com. $$

Bonefish Grill A seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails. Hollymead Town Center. bonefishgrill.com. $$

Brightside Beach Pub Bar with appetizers and bites. 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 202-8122. $$

Burton’s Grill & Bar Upscale bar and grill chain featuring an extensive menu of American fare. The Shops at Stonefield. burtonsgrill.com. $$

The Château Lobby Bar Creative cocktails, wine, craft beer, and small plates sourced from local purveyors. 122 Oakhurst Cir. oakhurstinn.com. $$

The Copper Bar A sophisticated and chic cocktail bar. The Clifton Inn, 1296 Clifton Inn Dr. the-clifton. com. $$$

Dürty Nelly’s Pub—Deli Subs and sandwiches, with a late-night pub menu. 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com. $

Fardowners Local ingredients liven up pub fare like sliders and sandwiches. 5773 The Square, Crozet. fardowners.com. $$

Firefly Craft beer, burgers, salads, vegetarian- friendly menu. 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com. $

The Fitzroy A kitchen and bar offering updates of comforting classics. 120 E. Main St. thefitzroy cville.com. $$

Glass Half Full Taproom A large selection of beers, wines, and spirits. 5th Street Station. glasshalffullbar.com. $

The Good Sport Taproom Tavern fare alongside a wide array of local and hard-to-find beers. The Forum Hotel, 540 Massie Rd. thegoodsporttaproom.com. $$

Kardinal Hall An extensive list of brews. 722 Preston Ave. kardinalhall.com. $$

The Lobby Bar Playful takes on classic cocktails and mocktails, with a menu of bar snacks. 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com. $

Lucky Blue’s Bar Fast-casual bowls, burritos, and cheesesteaks. 223 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. luckybluesbar.com. $

Matchbox Wood-fired pizzas, salads, salmon, steak dinners, and gourmet burgers. 2055 Bond St. match boxrestaurants.com. $$

Michie Tavern Southern midday fare from an 18th-century tavern. 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. michietavern.com. $$

The Milkman’s Bar Led by mixologist River Hawkins, the joint serves creative cocktails that pay homage to the ‘50s. Dairy Market. milk mansbar.com. $$

Miller’s Old-school bar serving up elevated Southern pub fare. 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. millersdowntown.com. $

Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ onions and giant steaks. 1101 Seminole Trl. outback.com. $$

Ralph Sampson’s American Taproom An upscale sports bar experience. 973 Emmet St. N. americantaproom.com. $$

Rapture Playful Southern cuisine. 300 E. Main St. rapturerestaurant.com. $$

Red Crab Seafood Seafood boils, po boys, and more. 905 Twentyninth Pl. Ct. redcrabseafood. com. $

The Rooftop Bar Serving up pizzas, alongside cocktails, locally-sourced craft beers, and local wine. 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com. $

Sedona Taphouse Lots of craft beers and an all-American menu. 1035 Millmont St. sedona taphouse.com. $$

Selvedge Brewing Elevated bar fare from Chef Tucker Yoder. The Wool Factory. thewoolfactory. com. $$

Skrimp Shack Shrimp, fish, and chicken tacos, sandwiches, and baskets. 1970 Rio Hill Center. theskrimpshack.olo.com. $

South Street Brewery Draft brews, cocktails, wine, and an extensive food list. 106 South St. W. southstreetbrewery.com. $$

Texas Roadhouse Steaks, ribs, and from-scratch sides. Albemarle Square. texasroadhouses.com. $$

Timberwood Grill All-American eatery and after-work watering hole. 3311 Worth Crossing. timberwoodgrill.com. $$

Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery Locally sourced, beer-infused dishes including Southern classics and a kids menu. 520 Second St. SE. threenotchdbrewing.com. $$

The Whiskey Jar Saloon-style Southern spot with more than 90 varieties of whiskey. 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com. $$

Whistlestop Grill American comfort food. 1200 Crozet Ave., Crozet. thewhistlestopgrill.com. $

Breakfast Joints and Diners

Belle Breakfast and lunch sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. belle-cville.square.site. $$

Blue Moon Diner Serving breakfast and lunch options like pancakes, breakfast burritos, burgers, and BLTs. 600 W. Main St. bluemoondiner.net. $

Chickadee Comfort food crafted with care. The Glass Building, 313 Second St. SE. chickadeecville.com. $

Doodle’s Diner Country cookin’ from breakfast to burgers. 1305 Long St. doodlesdiner.com. $

Farm Bell Kitchen New-Southern cuisine with local farm-to-table ingredients. 1209 W. Main St. farmbellkitchen.com. $$

First Watch Breakfast, brunch, and lunch chain with locally grown ingredients. Barracks Road Shopping Center. firstwatch.com. $$

Holly’s Diner A locally-owned joint serving food until 1am, with live music and a happy hour. 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436. $$

Mel’s Café Southern soul food, including all day breakfast. 719 W. Main St. 971-8819. $

Moose’s by the Creek All day breakfast and lunch favorites. 1710 Monticello Rd. 977-4150. $

The Nook All day diner classics. 415 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. thenookcville.com. $

Timberlake’s Drug Store and Soda Fountain A variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, and old fashioned milkshakes. 322 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 296-1191. $

Tip Top A wide range of diner staples, including all day breakfast. 1420 Richmond Rd. tiptop restaurant.com. $

Villa Diner Mainstay with housemade pancakes, biscuits, and more. 1250 Emmet St. N. thevilladiner.com. $

Burgers, BBQ, and Chicken

Birdhouse Serving chicken and small plates. 711 Henry Ave. birdhouse-charlottesville.com. $ Brown’s Fried chicken and sides. 1218 Avon St. 295-4911. $

Burger Bach New Zealand-inspired gastropub. The Shops at Stonefield. theburgerbach.com.

$$

Citizen Burger Burgers, salads, and other favorites. 212 E. Main St., Downtown Mall; Dairy Market. citizenburgerbarcville.com. $$

Five Guys Fast-casual hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries. Barracks Road Shopping Center; Hollymead Town Center. fiveguys.com. $$ GRN Burger Griddle smashed burgers, salty fries, and crunchy nuggets, all meat free. Dairy Market. grnburger.com. $

Hangry Hut American Mediterranean, and Indian food. Pantops Shopping Center. hangryhutva.com.

$

Lazy Parrot Wings and Brews Ribs, chicken, and brisket served in a tropics-themed space. Pantops Shopping Center. lazyparrotwingsandbrews.com.

$$

Luv’n Oven Gizzards, livers, fries, and shakes. 162 Village Sq., Scottsville. luvn-oven.com. $ Martin’s Grill Hamburgers, veggie burgers, and fries. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. martins grill.com. $

Mission BBQ Pulled turkey, pork, and chicken, plus racks by the bone. The Shops at Stonefield. mission-bbq.com. $$

Moe’s Original BBQ Alabama-style pulled pork smoked in-house. 2119 Ivy Rd. moesoriginal bbq.com. $

Multiverse Kitchens A digital food hall home to seven different restaurants—Fowl Mouthed Chicken, Firebox, Brookville Biscuit + Brunch, Keevil Tea Room, Smashing Salads, Long Strange Chip, and Toad in the Hole. McIntire Plaza. multiversekitchens.com. $-$$

Riverside Lunch Smashburgers, dogs, and fries. 1429 Hazel St., 971-3546; 1770 Timberwood Blvd., 979-1000. $

Royalty Eats Soul food staples, including chicken and waffles, plenty of sides, and desserts. 820 Cherry Ave. 923-3287. $

Soul Food Joint A homecooked meal made up of your favorite Southern staples, sides, and fixins. 300 E. Market St. soulfoodjoint.com. $ Vision BBQ Meats smoked the old fashioned way. 249 Ridge McIntire Rd. visionbbqcville.com.

$ Wayside Takeout & Catering Fried chicken and barbecue sandwiches. 2203 Jefferson Park Ave. waysidechicken.com. $

SUDOKU

Complete the grid so that every row, column, and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

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Hold your fire

BY DAVID LEVINSON WILK

ACROSS

1 Tests, at a winery

5. Beanstalk climber in a fairy tale

9. Squeeze together

14. Risk territory that borders Siberia

15. ____ all-time high

16. Left, on un mapa

17. Gram alternative

18. Emmy-winning comedian Love

19. Traveling in a Winnebago, perhaps

20. “... don’t forget the sulfur!”?

23. Sport age automaker

24. ____ buco

25. Obedient puppy’s reward

28. No Scrubs group

29. Phillipa who was the original Eliza in “Hamilton”

30. Doomed from the st art, for short

32. “Independence Day is good for me!”

38. At an end

39. Museum-funding org

40. Cinco de ____

41. Fantasy creature that’s very much alive?

46. Comedian Vulcano of “Impractical Jokers”

47. Nov. honoree

48. We’re in the Phanerozoic one

49. “I rock!”

51. Seating that might be L-shaped

53. Catch in the act

56. “Don’t shoot!” (or this puzzle’s theme)

59. Israeli desert

62. Pitching staff, figuratively

63. Teri’s “Young Frankenstein” role

64. Stevenson of ‘50s politics

65. Clear, as data

66. Wow

67. Gooey treat

68. Casual turndowns

69. French word in many bistro names

DOWN

1 Rishi ____, British P.M. beginning in 2022

2. Farsi speaker

3. Black-and-white vegetarian

4. Big chunk

5. Guadalajara is its capit al

6. They bond

7 Oh, yeah? Watch me!”

8. Make bootees, maybe

9. Tight braid

10. Bank that everyone hopes won’t fail

11. “____ was saying ...”

12. Part of a range: Abbr.

13. Tent holder

21. Massage deeply

22. Tweeter’s “That said ...”

26. “What ____!” (“Bummer!”)

27. Cit y whose name is an anagram of Kyoto

28. Banks of fashion

29. W ithout a date

31. John Irving’s “____ of the Circus”

32. Common campaign promise

33. It’s blocked by sunblock

34. “Futurama” woman with one eye and purple hair

35. Fathom or furlong

36. Stimpy’s pal

37. Its national anthem is “Salute to the Sultan”

42. Film not seen in theaters

43. Stiletto, e.g.

44. Renders harmless

45. Crowd eruption

50. “Get what I’m sayin’?”

51. The Euphrates flows through it

52. Vim and vigor

53. Closer ’s inning

54. Lock horns

55. “____ Meanz Heinz” (old ad slogan)

57. Curfew for a vampire

58. Money-related: Abbr.

59. “Montero” singer Lil ____ X

60. Oilers, on NHL scoreboards

61. Mop & ____ (floor cleaner)

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By Rob Brezsny

Taurus

(April 20-May 20): The dirty work is becoming milder and easier. It’s still a bit dirty, but is growing progressively less grungy and more rewarding. The command to “adjust, adjust, and adjust some more, you beast of burden” is giving way to “refine, refine, and refine some more, you beautiful animal.” At this pivotal moment, it’s crucial to remain consummately conscientious. If you stay in close touch with your shadowy side, it will never commandeer more than 10 percent of your total personality. In other words, a bit of healthy distrust for your own motives will keep you trustworthy. (P.S.: Groaning and grousing, if done in righteous and constructive causes, will continue to be good therapy for now.)

Gemini

(May 21-June 20): “’Tis the good reader that makes the good book,” wrote Gemini philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. “In every book, he finds passages which seem confidences or asides hidden from all else and unmistakably meant for his ear.” In the coming weeks, a similar principle will apply to everything you encounter, Gemini—not just books. You will find rich meaning and entertainment wherever you go. From seemingly ordinary experiences, you’ll notice and pluck clues that will be wildly useful for you personally. For inspiration, read this quote from author Sam Keen: “Enter each day with the expectation that the happenings of the day may contain a clandestine message addressed to you personally. Expect omens, epiphanies, casual blessings, and teachers who unknowingly speak to your condition.”

Cancer

June 21-July 22): Traditional astrologers don’t regard the planet Mars as being a natural ally of you Crabs. But I suspect you will enjoy an invigorating relationship with the red planet during the next six weeks. For best results, tap into its rigorous vigor in the following ways: 1. Gather new wisdom about how to fight tenderly and fiercely for what’s yours. 2. Refine and energize your ambitions so they become more ingenious and beautiful. 3. Find out more about how to provide your physical body with exactly what it needs to be strong and lively on an ongoing basis. 4. Meditate on how to activate a boost in your willpower.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Aries

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22): I won’t ask you to start heading back toward your comfort zone yet, Leo. I’d love to see you keep wandering out in the frontiers for a while longer. It’s healthy and wise to be extra fanciful, improvisatory, and imaginative. The more rigorous and daring your experiments, the better. Possible bonus: If you are willing to question at least some of your fixed opinions and dogmatic beliefs, you could very well outgrow the part of the old you who has finished its mission.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Supreme Deity with the most power may not be Jehovah or Allah or Brahman or Jesus’ dad. There’s a good chance it’s actually Mammon, the god of money. The devoted worship that humans offer to Mammon far surpasses the loyalty offered to all the other gods combined. His values and commandments rule civilization. I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because now is an excellent time for you to deliver extra intense prayers to Mammon. From what I can determine, this formidable lord of lords is far more likely to favor you than usual. (P.S.: I’m only half-kidding. I really do believe your financial luck will be a peak in the coming weeks.)

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s an excellent time to give up depleted, used-up obsessions so you have plenty of room and energy to embrace fresh, succulent passions. I hope you will take advantage of the cosmic help that’s available as you try this fun experiment. You will get in touch with previously untapped resources as you wind down your attachments to old pleasures that have dissipated. You will activate dormant reserves of energy as you phase out connections that take more than they give.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “The best revenge is not to be like your enemy,” said ancient Roman philosopher Marcus Aurelius. I’m tempted to advise every Scorpio to get a tattoo of that motto. That way, you will forever keep in mind this excellent advice; As fun as it may initially feel to retaliate against those who have crossed you, it rarely generates redemptive grace or glorious rebirth, which are key Scorpio birthrights. I believe these thoughts should be prime meditations for you in the coming weeks.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sometimes love can be boring. We may become overly accustomed to feeling affection and tenderness for a special person or animal. What blazed like a fiery fountain in the early stages of our attraction might have subsided into a routine sensation of mild fondness. But here’s the good news, Sagittarius: Even if you have been ensconced in bland sweetness, I suspect you will soon transition into a phase of enhanced zeal. Are you ready to be immersed in a luscious lusty bloom of heartful yearning and adventure?

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What shall we call this latest chapter of your life story? How about Stealthy Triumph over Lonely Fear or maybe Creating Rapport with the Holy Darkness. Other choices might be As Far Down into the Wild Rich Depths That I Dare to Go or My Roots Are Stronger and Deeper Than I Ever Imagined. Congratulations on this quiet but amazing work you’ve been attending to. Some other possible descriptors: I Didn’t Have to Slay the Dragon Because I Figured Out How to Harness It or The Unexpected Wealth I Discovered Amidst the Confusing Chaos.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s sway-swirl-swivel time for you, Aquarius—a phase when you will be wise to gyrate and rollick and zigzag. This is a bouncy, shimmering interlude that will hopefully clean and clear your mind as it provides you with an abundance of reasons to yell “whee!” and “yahoo!” and “hooray!” My advice: Don’t expect the straight-and-narrow version of anything. Be sure you get more than minimal doses of twirling and swooping and cavorting. Your brain needs to be teased and tickled, and your heart requires regular encounters with improvised fun.

Pisces

(March 21-April 19): Aries-born René Descartes was instrumental in developing modern science and philosophy. His famous motto, “I think, therefore I am” is an assertion that the analytical component of intelligence is primary and foremost. And yet, few history books mention the supernatural intervention that was pivotal in his evolution as a supreme rationalist. On the night of November 10, 1619, he had three mystical dreams that changed his life, revealing the contours of the quest to discern the “miraculous science” that would occupy him for the next 30 years. I suspect you are in store for a comparable experience or two, Aries. Brilliant ideas and marvelous solutions to your dilemmas will visit you as you bask in unusual and magical states of awareness. TELL

(Feb. 19-March 20): When I was growing up in suburban America, way back in the 20th century, many adults told me that I was wrong and bad to grow my hair really long. Really! It’s hard to believe now, but I endured ongoing assaults of criticism, ridicule, and threats because of how I shaped my physical appearance. Teachers, relatives, baseball coaches, neighbors, strangers in the grocery store—literally hundreds of people—warned me that sporting a big head of hair would cause the whole world to be prejudiced against me and sabotage my success. Decades later, I can safely say that all those critics were resoundingly wrong. My hair is still long, has always been so, and my ability to live the life I love has not been obstructed by it in the least. Telling you this story is my way of encouraging you to keep being who you really are, even in the face of people telling you that’s not who you really are. The astrological omens say it’s time for you to take a stand.

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APRIL 15TH, 2023

Associate, Senior Investment

UVIMCO seeks candidate to work directly w/senior investment team invested globally across broad range of asset classes & strategies. Must possess (i) BS in finance, economics, math, data/quantitative analysis & excellent academic credentials; (ii) 3 yrs exp in institutional investment management role (endowment, foundation, pension, or institutional family office); (iii) deep understanding of institutional investment portfolio construction incl risk, return, correlation, diversification, factor exposures, hedging; (iv) deep working knowledge of (a) broad array of asset classes incl US & international public equity, absolute return & long/short equity hedge funds, private equity, real estate, resources, credit, & fixed income; (b) investment strategies & proficiency in analyzing investment strategy descriptions; (c) financial statements & modeling to conduct research; (d) Chinese capital markets & Chinese institutional investment manager universe; (v) proficiency in (a) assessing the alignment of individual holdings w/stated strategy; (b) deriving questions for investment managers to assess investment strategy/decision making; (c) Bloomberg & CapitalIQ’s analytical tools to conduct holdings- & factor-based performance attribution analysis; (d) analyzing private managers’ cash flows & running PME calculations to compare performance vs. public market benchmarks; (e) Pitchbook, Crunchbase & industry resources to aggregate private market data & assess attractiveness of regional venture ecosystems across the globe; (f) Monte Carlo analysis; (g) Bloomberg to pull economic/market data & prepare market & macroeconomic update reports; (vi) fluency in (a) English & excellent communication skills (written & verbal) to articulate multi-dimensional investment thesis & present key pillars verbally, in-person, to other experts; (b) Mandarin Chinese & proficient w/ reading/interpreting Chinese publications; (vii) excellent attention to detail; high level professionalism & integrity; work independently; (viii) network of relationships among China-focused investment professionals; (ix) passed three levels of CFA exam. Employer conducts (i) pre-hire case study exercise & background check.

Job in Charlottesville VA. F/T, M-F. Apply at https://uvimco.org/join-us/. UVIMCO is an equal opportunity employer & does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender/identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. UVIMCO is committed to a diverse & inclusive workplace.

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LEGALS

COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, Complainant, Case No. Case No. CL22-1189

v. AGNES ELIZABETH BLAGMON, et als., Respondents.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to effect a judicial sale of certain real property, reportedly containing 1 acre, more or less, and designated as Tax Map Parcel No. 03400-00-00-056A0, and which is being assessed on the tax records of the County of Albemarle, Virginia in the name of Agnes Elizabeth Blagmon, in order to subject such property to the lien thereon for delinquent real estate taxes.

It appearing from the Complaint and by the Affidavit filed according to law that the Complainant has used due diligence to ascertain all of the owners of the subject property but has been unable to do so and that there are or may be persons unknown who claim or may claim an interest in the property, namely the heirs, devisees, personal representatives, successors, or assignors in and to the title and interest of Agnes Elizabeth Blagmon.

It is therefore ORDERED that the heirs, devisees, personal representatives, successors, or assigns, if any, of Agnes Elizabeth Blagmon, as they may appear, proceeded against herein as “Parties Unknown,” appear on or before April 21, 2023 at 9:00 am, and take such action as they deem appropriate to protect any interests they may have in the above-described property.

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

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

Endorsement of parties and counsel of record is dispensed with for good cause shown including the nature of these proceedings, the relief granted, and the time and expense associated with acquiring said endorsement.

And this cause is continued.

ENTER: Cheryl V. Higgins

DATE: 2/22/23

Moving to a new tune

Katen Reynolds has served as director of advancement at The Front Porch for nearly five years, and this summer she’ll step into a new leadership role when founder Emily Morrison completes her tenure as executive director. Before joining The Front Porch, Reynolds worked as a gardener, dance teacher, and most recently, an elementary school teacher. Now, she’ll lead the nonprofit as it continues to connect the community through music with classes, weekly jams, intimate concerts, and Roots & Wings, an outreach program that brings music to underserved communities. frontporchcville.org

Age: 39.

Pronouns: She/her.

Weirdest job: When I was in AmeriCorps, part of my job involved working at an aviary, feeding dead lab rats to birds of prey.

Why here: It’s beautiful, not too big, and only an hour drive to see my family.

Best thing about living here: The Rivanna River and the many walking/ hiking trails close to town.

Worst thing: Housing costs.

Favorite hangout spot: My friends’ houses

Favorite restaurant: Monsoon Siam.

Bodo’s order: Poppy seed bagel with olive cream cheese.

Where do you start and end a night out: Start on my porch. End at C&O downstairs.

Who is your hero: My best friend Lilly. Biggest lie you’ve ever told: Not the “biggest” per se, but self abandonment through silence.

Proudest accomplishment: Learning to play guitar.

Describe a perfect day: A lazy coffee morning, time outside on the river with my dog, good food with friends, and playing music or seeing a live show. If you could be reincarnated as a person or thing, what would you be: A mermaid.

Most embarrassing moment: Scoring an own goal playing soccer as a kid. Do you have any pets: Yes, a blue heeler named Jack. I fostered him

through Dogs Deserve Better and couldn’t let him go :).

Favorite movie or show: Right now, “Ted Lasso.”

Favorite album: Gillian Welch, Time (The Revelator)

Favorite song: I can’t ever answer this question. Depends on the day and my mood.

Favorite book: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

First concert: First big one was Dave Matthews Band in middle school.

Best concert: I can’t choose just one. Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings pop-up show at The Floyd Country Store and Taj Mahal at Basement East in Nashville. What are you listening to right now: The Bros. Landreth and Bella White. What’s a song you pretend you don’t like because it’s embarrassing that you love it: “The Shape of You.”

Live It Up

Favorite curse word: Shit.

Who’d play you in a movie: No idea.

Celebrity crush: Ryan Gosling.

Most used app on your phone: Slack.

Last text you sent: “haha no way”

Most used emoji: :)

Subject that causes you to rant: When people don’t want to buy tickets to see their friends’ bands. Buying a ticket is one of THE BEST ways to support your friends, people!!

Hottest take: I had to google “hot take.” I don’t really like the idea of them. (Is that one? hehe.)

Best journey you ever went on: Traveling through New Zealand.

Next journey: Being executive director of The Front Porch.

What have you forgotten today: My water bottle.

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