C-VILLE Weekly | May 1 - 7, 2024

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE INSIDE

Heather Rose teaches English and journalism at Lugo-McGinness Academy.

MAḎAYIN

Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala

The Fralin Museum of Art | February 3 - July 14, 2024

IMAGE: Napuwarri Marawili, 2017, natural pigments on eucalpytus bark, 205x79”. © 2023 the artist, courtesey of Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Center.

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NEWS 9

10 Construction’s slated to begin at Premier Circle.

11 Hazing reports prompt UVA to suspend two frats, shutter another. 13 Real Estate Weekly: North Downtown home demolished without permission.

CULTURE 27

28 Extra: The massive public sculptures of Toru Oba.

Preview: Singer-songwriter Willi Carlisle plays the Southern

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5.1.24

Hello, Charlottesville! Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. Remember high school? I assume many of our readers graduated years ago, but maybe we have some high schoolers picking up the paper, too. Regardless of your proximity to graduation day, high school is a formative experience for many. Personally, it’s where I made some lifelong friendships, but it’s also where I struggled a bit academically. I found subjects I didn’t like, and some that I loved—which helped to set me on my path toward art history and creative writing in college. High school is still a critical period for students today, but not everyone takes to traditional learning methods. In this week’s feature story (p. 16), our news reporter Catie Ratliff writes about the alternative school Lugo-McGinness Academy and the Knight School program—both how they work and who they help. LMA and Knight School allow Charlottesville students to learn in closer proximity to their teachers, with more attention paid to students who haven’t thrived in conventional learning environments. And, as with any school, student success is paramount. I want to close this letter by making an announcement: I will be leaving C-VILLE Weekly (and Charlottesville) in a few weeks to help a relative who suffered a health crisis. This was a difficult choice to make, and I will miss you, readers. But I’m not gone yet—and I’m excited for you all to meet C-VILLE’s new editor when the time comes!—Richard DiCicco

THURSDAY, MAY 2 WILLI CARLISLE WITH RAMONA MARTINEZ JUST ANNOUNCED!

FRIDAY, MAY 3

LYAO COMEDY KYLE GORDON

JUNE 7-ON SALE NOW JACOB PAUL ALLEN/HANNAH JUANITA

OCTOBER 24&25-ON SALE NOW MOCK STAR'S BALL 2024 TO BENEFIT SHELTER FOR HELP IN EMERGENCY IN HONOR OF WHITNEY FRENCHS

WITH THE SMASHING TIMES 05-06 | AJJ WITH TRE. CHARLES 05-09 | DAR WILLIAMS WITH HEATHER MALONEY (SOLD OUT) 05-10 | THE COMEDY SHOWCASE WITH TJ FERGUSON FT. KHALID JOHNSON & HOSTED BY MITCHELL PAIGE

05-11 | 408 WITH TELLTALE; DEFINITELY, MAYBE AND THE MISSING PEACE

05-12 | HIGHWAY TO ROCK PRESENTED BY STACY’S MUSIC

05-12 | MUSIC OPEN MIC HOSTED BY THEOCLES

05-15 | MAGNOLIA PARK WITH THE ARCHERS 05-16 | “THE AFTER PARTY” WITH SISTERS & BROTHERS PLUS GORDON STERLING AND THE PEOPLE

05-17 | IMMODEST OPULENCE BURLESQUE (18+)

05-19 | SONGWRITER SHOWCASE HOSTED BY THEOCLES 05-24 | THE GLADSTONES WITH KINGDOM OF MUSTANG

05-25 | MAYDAY WITH HOT MAMAS

05-26 | MUSIC OPEN MIC HOSTED BY THEOCLES 05-31 | YASMIN WILLIAMS

“Charlottesville is like a ‘peanut’ compared to our riots and anti-

Israel protests that are happening all over our Country, RIGHT NOW.”

—Former

president Donald Trump in an April 24 Truth Social post

NEWS

IN BRIEF

Fire alarm

The Charlottesville Fire Department is investigating a fire at the University of Virginia Medical Center. The fire started at approximately 11:45am on April 27 in an inpatient room in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. A patient and a visitor were both treated for injuries, and the hospital returned to normal operations by the same afternoon. At press time, the cause of the fire is unknown.

The wheel deal

Effective April 29, Hailey Peterson is the new executive director of Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle. Peterson started with MOW in 2021 as a volunteer manager, later serving as the organization’s assistant director and has been the interim executive director since September 2023. “I’m honored to continue my work with Meals on Wheels as the Executive Director,” Peterson said in an April 25 press release. “Having spent the past three years getting to know the volunteers, learning more about the organization, and better understanding the needs of our community, I’m looking forward to deepening our connection to our neighbors in need.”

Money moves

Albemarle County Public Schools adopted its operating budget for the 2024-25 school year on April 25. The budget comes in at $269.4 million, a $9.5 million increase from last year. Highlights include a 3 percent raise for all employees, an increase to the Academic Leadership Compensation Program, and the addition of five full-time equivalent positions to both the English Learner and Special Education program.

Off to the races

Every spring, college students and families flock to the track for the Foxfield Races. While patrons galavant through the fields and watch the occasional horse race, the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad makes sure everyone stays safe. This year, C-VILLE tagged along with CARS for the festivities.

The day started early at the McIntire Road CARS station, with everyone in full motion at 6:45am. For Social Events Captain Nicole Post, planning began more than a month before the actual races. “I take inventory of what we used from last year, what’s going on, and make sure we’re doing all of our ordering,” she says. “We have a bunch of cards, a bunch of backpacks, a bunch of walking packs, so all of that has to be updated and stocked, all the expired stuff needs to be thrown out.”

The CARS squad headed out in a fleet of ambulances, trucks, and other EMS vehicles around 7:30am. After a pit stop at Chickfil-A in the Mass Casualty Incident truck, we arrived at the racetrack, where the squad split up after breakfast briefings that included assignments for interior treatment center, ambulances, walking teams, and the exterior care center. This helps ensure that CARS can access and treat patients at any location.

After meeting up with Chief Virginia Leavell, I was given a highlighter-yellow CARS jacket and joined the gator teams in the interior treatment center. The gators—essentially souped-up golf carts converted into field ambulances—transport patients who can’t easily get to the main medical area on their own.

Despite the early morning rain and chillier-than-normal temps, the gator teams were quickly dispatched. Calls typically end with either no patient located or an intoxicated 20-something loaded onto the stretcher after a basic lookover. Unless something is wrong with a patient’s airway, breathing, or circulation, the person is immediately driven to the interior medical center.

“Those are like the three big things that are our top priority on every patient, the three things that we check first in all cases,” says Jaime Lear, one of the gator drivers who manned the MCI to and from Foxfield.

Once at the medical center, patients are assessed and treated as appropriate. Most people hang out in the tent for at least an hour, and the doctor on site approves each discharge. Anyone brought in for intoxication must pass a quick walking test before leaving.

“A vast majority of patients get treated and released from here,” says CARS medic Michael Chilmaid. “Usually each year a couple end up having to be transported to the hospital.”

“Normally if we’ve treated a patient, given them medications, or put [in] an IV, they would be going to the hospital, but here it’s a little different,” adds paramedic and training officer Jasmyn Powers.

Amid the chilly weather, CARS was less busy than usual this year, with 16 patients in the interior medical center all day and no transports to the hospital.—Catie Ratliff

ROBERT LLEWELLYN

Crowds at previous spring Foxfield races have been around 25,000 people, but turnout was lower this year.

Meals on Wheels Executive Director Hailey Peterson

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Circling back

Construction to begin on Premier Circle’s permanent housing this fall

By Matt Dhillon

Construction is on the horizon at Premier Circle. The former Red Carpet Inn was transformed into an emergency shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic, and helped nearly 100 people exit homelessness. The facility closed in June of 2023, leaving a gap in Charlottesville’s network of shelter services, but construction on the next phase of the project is expected to begin by the end of September.

Virginia Supportive Housing will start work on 80 units of permanent supportive housing at the site this year, followed by 40 to 50 units of low-income housing constructed by Piedmont Housing Alliance. The 80 housing units are slated to open in the first half of 2026, with the lowincome housing expected to open two years after, in 2028.

The housing project has taken the combined effort of a number of cooperating partners. Piedmont Housing Alliance purchased the property in 2021 with a $4.25 million grant from the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation. A commitment of $700,000 from Albemarle County and $750,000 from the City of Charlottesville allowed Virginia Supportive Housing to begin construction this year.

manages The Crossings on Preston Avenue. That 60-unit facility opened in 2012 and for the next four years there was a downward trend in the number of people experiencing homelessness in the area. The region’s PIT count reached a low point in 2016, with many pointing to The Crossings as a key factor.

Premier Circle hopes to repeat that success. The 80 units of permanent supportive housing will be studio apartments supported by a voucher system. People with vouchers pay 30 percent of their income in rent, allowing a sliding scale based on what individuals can afford.

“Our preference would be to lease to chronically homeless individuals first, those most likely to die on the streets,” says Julie Anderson, director of real estate development with Virginia Supportive Housing. “But also, we can lease to individuals who are experiencing sporadic homelessness as well as low-income individuals.”

Although Premier Circle initially was a low-barrier overnight shelter, the long-term goal has always been to transition the site into permanent housing.

“So the operative word is permanent,” says Sunshine Mathon, executive director of Piedmont Housing Alliance. “Emergency shelters really are that, they’re for emergencies. Permanent supportive housing is intended to be a permanent housing solution for folks seeking a permanent home.”

Permanent supportive housing is an approach to alleviating homelessness that falls under the housing-first model. The idea is that stable housing is the first requirement and foundation from which individuals can address other causes that may have led to a period of homelessness.

“It’s not a panacea for every person,” Mathon explains. “There are people for whom the PSH [permanent supportive housing] model won’t be the perfect fit, but it is widely regarded across the nation as the primary tool to provide that stepping stone for people to transition from being in an emergency context into longer term permanent housing.”

In its strategic plan to end homelessness, the Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless says a lack of affordable housing is one of the primary problems in the community, and recommends new permanent supportive housing units as a solution.

As a long-term approach, permanent supportive housing is geared toward those for whom homelessness has been persistent, long-lasting, or recurring. Last year, on January 25, 2023, the area’s point-in-time count recorded 191 people experiencing homelessness in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. About a quarter of them (53) met the criteria to be counted as chronically homeless.

On its website, Virginia Supportive Housing says Premier Circle aims to functionally end chronic homelessness in the community. That means there would be enough housing units available for all of those who need one.

Numerically, while that goal seems within reach, things can be more complicated, and the need is often more than predicted. However, Virginia Supportive Housing does have a model to demonstrate the kind of impact this project can have. The organization also

Low-income apartments, both in the 80-unit development and the subsequent project, are separated into income brackets based on the area median income. There will be apartments reserved for incomes that are 30 percent of AMI and below, some for 50 percent, and some for 60 percent, with the aim that each of those brackets would pay no more than 30 percent of their income in rent. In Albemarle County, the median income for households is $97,708, according to data collected by the U.S. census.

The model also includes wraparound services for accessing other supports that residents may need, whether it’s acquiring disability benefits, medical support, substance abuse counseling, or reconnecting with family and friends. The building will have two case managers that residents can go to for help navigating the supportive services available.

“One thing that’s important is that our average length of stay is four to six years for everybody, although we don’t have a timeline, [and] residents can stay as long as they need to.” Anderson says. “Ninetyfive percent of our residents don’t return to homelessness.”

Permanent supportive housing projects demonstrate a real and lasting impact, not just for those experiencing homelessness, but also for those at risk of entering homelessness. It’s a long-term safety net.

“This might seem obvious,” Mathon says, “but I think it’s important to state it. The solution to homelessness is homes. And sometimes we struggle, in our society and in our communities, to really make that direct line of association.”

According to Sunshine Mathon, “Permanent supportive housing is intended to be a permanent housing solution for folks seeking a permanent home.” SUPPLIED PHOTO

Shuttered UVA frat expelled, others suspended

By Andrew Hollins

On April 18, 10 days after the termination of its fraternal order agreement with the University of Virginia, the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity posted an unlisted video to its YouTube channel.

In the video, Justin Buck, the national organization’s executive vice president, sternly addresses his fraternity brothers.

“For the first time since March 1, 1868, Pi Kappa Alpha is without its Alpha chapter,” Buck says, referencing the organization’s founding at 47 West Range on the edge of Jefferson’s historic Academical Village, marking the UVA chapter Pi Kappa Alpha’s first (or “Alpha”) chapter. “The chapter [was] expelled from the University of Virginia for a minimum of 4 years … following the confirmed, detestable, and abhorrent hazing activities by individuals.”

Pi Kappa Alpha representatives did not respond to a request for comment for this story.

“The University found that Pi Kappa Alpha engaged in serious hazing behavior and decided to terminate the chapter’s fraternal organization agreement with the University,” says UVA Deputy Spokesperson Bethany Glover via email. “In addition, the Policy, Accountability, and Critical Events (PACE) unit in Student Affairs initiated disciplinary action against individual students for their alleged involvement in hazing.”

Aside from Pi Kappa Alpha’s termination, two other fraternities had their FOAs suspended pending an investigation: Theta Chi and Sigma Alpha Mu. If the charges are validated and confirmed, it would be the first time both organizations have had their FOAs revoked.

It is, however, far from Pi Kappa Alpha’s first time in trouble, and that includes its Alpha chapter. The Cavalier Daily reported in 2022 that the university had terminated the FOA of both Pi Kappa Alpha and Sigma

Nu in 2014, but they appealed the decision, and both frats were accepting new members in 2015. Glover did not provide a comment on the 2014 incident by press time.

The fraternity’s history of controversy goes back much further nationwide with over a dozen incidents reported in the last 20 years. As early as 1976, when a pledge at Texas Tech was killed by a train during a hazing activity described as a “scavenger hunt,” the fraternity has fought to keep itself on the straight and narrow—and not just for hazing. In 1988, a sexual assault was alleged to have occurred at the fraternity’s house on the campus of Florida State Uni versity. More recently, in March of 2021, the fraternity was again the subject of na tionwide outrage when Stone Foltz, a pledge at Bowling Green State University, died due to alcohol-induced heart arrhythmia.

Details about the recent incident at UVA have yet to be released publicly, but thanks to Adam’s Law, named for Adam Oakes, a VCU student who died in a hazing incident in 2021, the university is legally required to post the details on its school website.

“Thanks to the transparency laws in Vir ginia, you’ll be able to read about [the in cident] for the next 10 years on the Uni versity of Virginia’s website,” Buck says.

“We will have a constant reminder of the embarrassment that these men have caused our fraternity. However, it will not be the names of these individuals who will be listed on this website, although they should be. It will be the name of our fraternity.”

Buck says the national Pi Kappa Alpha organization will seek civil litigation against the president and the leadership of its Alpha chapter for the “financial and reputational damages” caused by the incident.

Glover says the timeline for the release of the details in all three fraternity actions is in “the coming weeks.”

“The university does not tolerate hazing activity,” she says, “and we act quickly to investigate and pursue necessary disciplinary action when reports are made.”

Following accusations of hazing, the University of Virginia suspended the fraternal organization agreements of the Theta Chi and Sigma Alpha Mu fraternities and terminated the FOA of Pi Kappa Alpha (pictured).

APRIL 16TH TO MAY 7TH

MAY 4 @ 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Jazz comes to the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains with DuCard Vineyards’ first ever jazz festival. Talented musicians from Virginia’s Piedmont region make up three bands that will appear on two stages throughout the day.

Cinematheque, a high-energy nine-piece band from Roanoke, headlines the festival with three percussionists and a three-horn front line.

Get your tickets early and make plans to spend the day!

Jambalaya along with other yummy eats from New Iberia and a vendor fair complete the experience. A perfect outing with great views, your favorite wines, and energetic entertainment!

$35/adult, includes a DuCard logo glass to take home.

Annie Gould Gallery

House down

North Downtown home knocked down without the city’s permission

By Sean Tubbs

Experience Matters

The City of Charlottesville issued a stop-work order on Friday, April 26, at 521 Park Plaza in the North Downtown neighborhood. When it served the document, the city discovered the threebedroom house had been demolished.

At some point late last week, a yellow excavator smashed the one-and-a-halfstory structure into pieces. City records listed the home, built in 1979, in excellent condition and without a basement.

The demolition took place despite the new owners having an approved building permit to proceed with a remodeling.

Carrie and Benjamin Yorker bought the property last August for $705,000. The house had been assessed in 2023 at $459,800, and that climbed to $677,700 this January. The home first sold in April 1980 for $59,000.

Benjamin Yorker is a development partner with the Charlotte-based firm Northwood Ravin, and focuses on markets in the southern United States. He has two degrees from the University of Virginia, including a master of business administration from the Darden School of Business.

The city issued a building permit for “interior renovations” on March 19 at what documents describe as Yorker Cottage. Sage Homes LLC is named as the contractor, and “remodel” was listed as the description of the work, with an estimated cost of $550,000. The plans clearly show the structure was to be remodeled, and there is no hint that demolition was pending.

The property is within the Residential-A zoning district, which means three new units can be built on the 0.11 acre lot under the new zoning.

City code defines demolition “as the razing of any structure above the existing grade, or the demolition of any structure below the existing grade.”

Neighborhood Development Services requires a permit for partial or full residential demolition, but it is unclear from the code what the penalty is if someone does not submit one. The cost to apply for a permit ranges from $75 to $1,500, depending on the permit.

The home at 521 Park Plaza is not within the jurisdiction of an architectural design control district, so permission from the Board of Architectural Review was not required. Penalties are much more severe for removing such a structure without the city’s consent.

The city has issued demolition permits this year for 710 Lexington Ave. and 600 Altavista Ave. Requests to take down 1105 Grove St. in Fifeville and 612 Harris Rd. in Willoughby are still pending, while another, 1003 Carlton Ave., is listed as “closed,” meaning the permit was rejected. (The demolition of this structure would allow Riverbend Development to construct a 130-unit condominium complex.)

“The demolition permit informs utilities and other service providers that all services must be disconnected,” says Afton Schneider, the city’s director of communications and public engagement. “The permit is not issued until those groups sign off that it is complete.”

Schneider also says the permit ensures that any hazardous materials, such as asbestos or lead paint, will be mitigated in the removal process. Coordination with erosion and sediment control takes place at this stage.

Anyone who takes down a building outside a historic district without permission must pay the $150 stop-work fee (this is charged per day that work continues without permit), pay double the demolition fee, and resolve any other site issues before new applications can be processed.

At press time, the Yorkers had not responded to a request for comment.

When the City of Charlottesville served a stop-work order at 521 Park Plaza, it discovered that this one-and-a-half-story home had already been demolished.

SUPPLIED PHOTO

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; 125-135 acres of open land; mature hardwood forests. Under conservation easement. MLS#651411

$2,985,000 Charlotte Dammann, 433.981.1250

HIGH FIELDS

Scenic 42-acre farm just 10 miles from Charlottesville. It features pastures, woodlands, a serene creek, antique farmhouse, updated kitchen, three bathrooms, four bedrooms, and panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain vistas, with a substantial barn. MLS#651245

$1,695,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

UNDERCONTRACT

THE BARRINGER

Immaculate two-story penthouse offering private luxury living in the heart of UVA. Unparalleled views from the light filled spacious great room, kitchen, balcony, two en suite bedrooms, laundry and half bath. Assigned parking. MLS#650507

$689,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

KESWICK ESTATE

Discover Keswick Estate, a gated community near Keswick Hall, offering a 2.10± acre building site

harmonizing country life and resort living in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Create your dream home close to golf, dining, tennis, and more. MLS#650785

$515,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

MILL HOUSE

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

$2,245,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

FREE UNION PARCEL

42 acre tract on Wesley Chapel Road with the right to be divided into two 21 acre parcels. Big views with clearing towards the Blue Ridge. Stream frontage on Burruss Branch. Old logging road recently cleared for easy access. MLS#647055 $799,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

JAMES RIVER ROAD

Enjoy expansive pastoral views with the mountains in the background from this spacious 3-bedroom residence with wrap around porch on 5.44 acres. The tranquil atmosphere lends itself to full time living or a weekend retreat. Great high speed Internet. MLS#651338 $539,000 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250

NEWPRICE

ICE HOUSE ROAD

Quintessential farmhouse on almost an acre lot.

Open flexible floor plan with beamed vaulted ceiling in the main room, renovated & upgraded eat in kitchen & loft BR. Blue Ridge views! Convenient to 29 N shopping, Business Parks & Blue Ridge Parkway. MLS#652201 $199,000 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250

FOR WATERS

133.77-acre land tract in scenic Madison County, near Graves Mountain Lodge, with Rose & Robinson trout rivers on property. Adjacent to Shenandoah National Forest, Camp Hoover, with Old Rag views. Includes cottage, barns and fenced. MLS#650696

$2,200,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

MACLIN BUILDING CONDO

North of Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, 2-BR, 2-BA condo offers modern amenities: 1,400 sq.ft., gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, glass window dining room, urban, Blue Ridge views, parking, high-speed internet. MLS#651029 $777,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.007 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

MONTICELLO AVENUE

Exquisite 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo located just steps away from the Downtown Mall. Boasting pristine condition this unit features a gourmet eatin kitchen, private balcony and more! Exceptional opportunity to experience the best of Downtown living! MLS#651308 $520,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

SIMMONS GAP/ESTES RIDGE

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

Story by Catie Ratliff

In Heather Rose’s classroom, the cozy yellow chair next to her desk is a highly sought after seat.

Photography by Tristan Williams

“We’re alternative, we’re [a] different dynamic for students that need it and they’re just able to be their best selves I think, and even when they’re their worst selves, there’s so much here.” grace

HEATHER ROSE, LMA TEACHER

Nestled at the edge of the 10th and Page neighborhood,

Lugo-McGinness Academy looks like a miniature version of a typical American high school. The alternative school is sandwiched between houses, standing out with its parking lot, two-building campus, solar panel-covered tin roof, and cyan columns that frame the main entrance.

Compared to Charlottesville High School, LMA is tiny— which is what makes it so special.

“It’s unique because it allows us to build a foundation for student relationships, being able to connect with our parents on an intimate level to address the academic, behavior, and social needs,” says Program Director and Principal Lamont Trotter. “Students have the opportunity to have a smaller academic environment where they can see success and feel success.”

In addition to the Lugo-McGinness day program, the campus also hosts Charlottesville City Schools’ newest alternative program, Knight School, in the evenings.

Alternative education came into the local spotlight last fall, when student fights at Charlottesville High School prompted unexpected closures and the launch of Knight School. The new program is the first nighttime offering from Charlottesville City Schools, and joins LMA and Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center as major alternative programs available through the district. CCS also offers a program for patients at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital.

Each alternative education program has different offerings and enrollment methods, including referral and self-selection.

Along with sharing a building, Knight School and LMA have other commonalities aimed at helping students improve their relationship with school, academics, and attendance. Trotter and other faculty members pick up students in both programs to make sure transportation isn’t an obstacle.

“We’re dashing through the streets of Charlottesville picking up our young people for school,” says Trotter. “We want to make sure students are attending school. We want to minimize any barriers that may be provided. And so that’s something that we share at our orientation about transportation: if it’s needed, we can help provide that.”

Walking into LMA’s main building, students pass a reception desk and conference room before heading into a single hallway filled with classrooms. Situated on the back right is English and journalism teacher Heather Rose, who has been an instructor at LMA since February 2023.

Prior to coming to Charlottesville, Rose experienced burnout and contemplated quitting teaching. The tight-knit community at LMA convinced her she was in the right place and the right field.

“When you think of alternative education, you think of it as a punitive thing, and I think that sometimes alt-ed is used for that,” she says. “[But] the school culture here is really powerful in a positive way.”

Beyond her role as an educator, Rose says she and the rest of the LMA faculty “kind of all wear all the hats at times.” The small nature of the alternative school and its community—less than 40 students are enrolled in the day program—allows for not only individualized instruction, but closer relationships between students, their families, and faculty members.

Students are often already hanging out in Rose’s room when she walks in, working in comfy chairs and catching up with their classmates. One student, Tay, is sitting by the wall working on his Chromebook. After attending CHS for three years, the senior switched to LMA, and is now working toward graduation.

“Teachers [here] care about the students. They really care about you and they want you to learn. … Everybody just wants you to be great,” he says. “Before we get to work, [they] make sure you’re good.”

Rose’s class is informal, with students congregating around the room, chatting and mostly working at their own pace. Despite the laid-back atmosphere, coming to LMA has been a complete game changer for many students’ academic futures.

“I’m passing all of my classes, which is very surprising, because when I was at CHS, I was at risk of not passing all of my classes, I was at risk of failing,” says Jaylyn. “People here, they’re kind of friendly. They’re open about almost anything and they’re willing to sit down and help you.”

The small community at LMA has also helped students socially by removing some of the pressures and challenges of a bigger school.

As students mill around the cozy classroom, they talk to not only each other, but Rose and her student teacher, Laura Boyle. Classes average around eight to 10 students, with attendance ranging from two to six students, according to Rose. For many of the teens at LMA, the relationships with their peers and teachers are what keep them coming to class.

“I have people I can talk to … And places I can go when I’m not feeling comfortable here,” says Tam-Rah. “We don’t have to worry about walking around here, starting problems with anyone, cause no one here is rude and everyone here has good communication.”

While some of the students at LMA are at the program due to self-selection, others have been referred because of academic, disciplinary, or behavioral problems. Regardless of why the kids are at the school, every faculty member at LMA emphasizes how much all students benefit from the intimate environment.

“I think because of that we’re able to give so much more grace here,” says Boyle, who is in her final semester of a masters in education and wrapping up her time at LMA. (I know Boyle from a four-person seminar at UVA, but I didn’t know she was a student teacher at LMA prior to visiting.)

“That focused attention and just a smaller environment, I think, has been so special and cool to watch.”

“Kids might be sent here because of a poor choice they

Before starting at LMA, Heather Rose had never worked in alternative education.

Principal Lamont Trotter started with CCS in July 2023.

made or poor behavior, or pattern of behavior. But when they walk through these doors, they’re not bad kids to us and we don’t treat them like that,” says Rose. “We don’t see that side of them for the most part, which is so encouraging.”

When students feel truly comfortable in a space or with a teacher, they occasionally lash out. It can be heavy for educators to process, but at the same time, Rose says she understands that it’s ultimately a sign of trust.

“We’re alternative, we’re [a] different dynamic for students that need it and they’re just able to be their best selves I think, and even when they’re their worst selves, there’s so much grace here,” says Rose. “There’s so much recognition of, ‘we see you where you are, but we are still gonna have expectations for you. And we still want to encourage you to grow. But we’re going to help you and support you to get there.’”

As the school counselor for LMA and Knight School, Aloise Phelps spends a lot of time working one-on-one with students. Part of her job is managing schedules, but an overwhelming majority of her time is spent on direct counseling.

“There’s a tendency to label kids as the ‘bad kids’ … but we have done such a good job at LMA of fundamentally believing that every single child is a good kid, and that they are having a hard time so their behaviors may exemplify that in some way,” says Phelps.

Working through trauma and its effects with students has been a large focus of Phelps’ first year at LMA—something she says is also common in her work with Knight School students.

Visiting Knight School, which launched in November, it’s clear students haven’t yet built the same bonds as their peers in the LMA day program, but the counselor and other faculty

“Teachers [here] care about the students. They really care about you and they want you to learn.” TAY, STUDENT AT LMA

members are working to create a welcoming environment.

Three students were in Melvin Grady’s math class when I visited Knight School. Unlike the day program, the students mostly kept to themselves, but they participated when prompted.

“At bigger schools, students can roam around, not go to school, be in class unnoticed,” says Grady. In the intimate setting of LMA and Knight School, the math teacher has more ability to provide individualized instruction and help students when they get stuck.

Across the hall, the kids are more talkative. It’s not immediately clear what subject is being taught or what work each student is doing, but the relationships that have made LMA’s day program so successful are being built.

“The last thing I do is teach math, first thing is to reach common ground. Still structured though, don’t get it twisted, I do expect certain things,” says Grady, who takes this approach with both his day and night students. “You’re not gonna disrupt the learning environment, then you have to go. But other than that, they recognize the caring and the realness.”

While the program was launched in the wake of the unexpected closure of CHS last fall, Knight School is something Superintendent Royal Gurley was already aiming to bring to CCS. Gurley has a background in alternative education, and was involved in the launch of a night program in his former district. Part of the draw of Knight School is the timing, but similar to LMA, the superintendent and program leaders are working to build community through one-on-one instruction and a smaller environment.

Whether it be LMA, Knight School, or CATEC, Gurley emphasizes the importance of having options for kids other than a traditional learning experience.

“People think that alternative education is where you dump kids, where you leave kids, where you give up on kids, where you just move everything you don’t want to deal with, you just move it to alternative education,” says Gurley. “What we have done as a school system … to say that we are where kids get their hope from, that they can be anything that they want to be, that we will work with any type of student and we will accentuate the best in any student.”

“We do not work from the deficit mindset, when we’re talking about students. We’re only seeking the best, there is good in everyone,” says Gurley. “Students can be successful when they have a space to be successful. And sometimes it’s just that the high school, which is a great high school, is just not the space because it’s too big. It doesn’t work for every child.”

Students routinely gather outside LMA for lunch and class activities.

THE WINE DOWN -

WHAT’S DELISH AT LOCAL WINERIES?

CHISWELL FARM WINERY

Sparkling Rosé

Our sparkling Rosé is bright and easy to drink—perfect for these spring days! With a nose of pink carnations and fresh strawberries, it is balanced with bright acidity and light flavors of pink lady apples, starfruit, and strawberry jam with the right amount of fizz. Enjoy on the porch on a sunny day, or pair this wine with freshly shucked oysters, grilled asparagus, or roasted chicken.

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

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

Ages 21+ only, no dogs or other pets permitted on the property. For a family-friendly experience, visit our wine shops at Chiles Peach Orchard or Carter Mountain Orchard. Visit chiswellwinery.com for our seasonal events calendar!

May 10th - Crown Club Pickup Celebration, 6 PM May 12th - Corks and Collage, 1 PM

Fridays starting May 17th - Summer Sundown, 6–8 PM

Sundays starting May 26th - Sippin’ Sunday, 2–5 PM

May 27th - Open 11 AM–6 PM for Memorial Day. Enjoy live music from 2–5 PM at Sippin’ Monday!

Seasonal hours: Wednesday–Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM

Starting May 17th, Chiswell will be open until 8:30 PM on Fridays and 7 PM on Saturdays.

Hours: Wed-Sun 11 am – 5:30 pm

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

53RD WINERY AND VINEYARD

A few notes from winegrower and owner, Dave Drillock:

We are in mid spring and the vineyards have popped! It is a hectic time in the vineyard but wonderful to just sit back and enjoy the vineyard view. Our Rose Trio has been very popular. Our 2023 Quintessential Rose has a refreshing acidity with notes of fresh strawberries, rainier cherries, and grapefruit. The 2023 Gentile Press Rose has a bright acidity with notes of strawberries, red current, and cherry. Last, but not least, our 2023 Barrel Aged Rose has a medium body, lively acidity and notes of cranberry, bing cherries, watermelon red currant and vanilla.

Let me take a moment to review our 2023 Chardonel. A hardy grape that is a cross of Chardonnay and Seyval Blanc, this medium bodied wine delivers a full mouthfeel of pear, lemon zest

and green apple. Just the right amount of acidity makes this a refreshing wine with light fare or most fish and chicken dishes. I like it with Chicken piccata and fried chicken! If you have not tried it, come out for a visit and give it a try.

We are an easy, direct drive to get to. Take some “chill” time and enjoy!

So come for the wine and enjoy your visit to our meadow-like setting in rural Louisa County. We are down-to-earth and love to share our enthusiasm with customers about our wine. We are open 7 days a week 11am – 5pm. Check our website www.53rdwinery.com or call 540-894-1536 for more information. We look forward to seeing you at the winery! We appreciate your business and support.

May 11th - Mother’s Day Brunch with food from Sauce Catering and live music by Marc Carraway

May 18th – Live music by Pat

we feature half price wine flights, live music, food for sale, and grills available for use until 8:00pm.

May 19th –Tasting Series with Head Winemaker Chelsey (advanced ticket purchase required) Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm

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

DUCARD VINEYARDS

2023 Rosé

Our new Rosé is a classic, dry Provencal style wine with a gorgeous coral color. A perfect pairing for the patio, this wine exhibits a vibrant mouthfeel with notes of cranberry and citron.

During the month of April we invite you to come to DuCard and enjoy the bloom of the 12,000 tulips we planted, which are now on our lawn overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests can pick their own dozen to take home with them for $15. We will have live music every weekend, as well as a Wine Education & Exploration Class featuring Chardonnay on April 21 and our annual Spring Seafood Saturday on April 27.

Fridays- Friday Night Out! Every Friday night through the summer

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

May 12th –Roses and Rosé for Mothers day, with live music to celebrate moms.

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

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

EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY

2023 Petit Manseng

Monticello Cup Gold Medalist & Case Winner

With tropical notes of pineapple, mango, and honeysuckle, Eastwood’s 2023 Petit Manseng is light with medium acidity and 0% residual sugar. It is absolutely delightful and the perfect wine to sip all spring and summer. Enjoy a glass with Salty Bottom Blue’s oysters at the winery on Friday nights, or the Shrimp Salad Sandwich from the Eastwood Food

Truck every weekend (think lobster roll!), or a Ham & Beurre Sandwich and Eastwood Salad available daily from Chef Andrew and our culinary team. Heading to a dinner party or backyard BBQ? This is the perfect bottle to bring with you. Celebrate the season with a glass of this delicious, award-winning Virginia wine.

Cider + Chip Pairings With Beer Flights All Day

Every Friday: Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration with Live Music 5-8

Every Saturday: Live Music 1-4, Eastwood After Dark with Live Music 5-8

Every Sundays: Music Bingo or Paint & Sip or Maker’s Market

This Month at the Winery: Join us for Eastwood After Dark featuring upbeat, danceable music on Saturday nights from 5-8pm (in addition to our Saturday afternoon music lineup). Eastwood also hosts Live Music every Thursday and Friday night, as well as many other events - most events are free and open to the public and a handful are ticketed. See Winery Calendar on our website for all details.

Mother’s Day Market:

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Eastwood on Sunday, May 12th. We’re hosting our annual Mother’s Day Market from 12-5PM along with Live Music by Heidi Riddell from 1-4PM. Delicious wine and food will be available all day with options for the whole family. We hope you can join us!

WEEKLY MUSIC SERIES

Every Thursday: Live Music 5-8, $5 Glasses of Wine, Beer &

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

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

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

Rt 20 near the intersection with Avon Extended (5 mi from Downtown Mall) Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 264-6727 www.eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

KESWICK VINEYARDS

2021 Estate Reserve Rosé

The nose is dry and bright, showcasing initial aromas of citrus, stone fruit and wet stone, but turning to more red fruit with SPECIAL ADVERTORIAL SECTION

Anderson and Hibachi Mobile Food Truck

warmth and aeration. Done in neutral French oak barrels for primary fermentation. Food pairing would be pork dishes, roasted chicken and plank baked salmon. We look forward to continuing to serve all of our wonderful guests this winter during our daily hours of 10am-5pm (last pour at 4:45). We offer first come, first served seating under our tent or open seating in our outdoor courtyard. Wine is available by the flight, glass and bottle at our inside or outside service bars, with bar service inside on the weekends! A selection of pre-packaged meats, cheeses, crackers, and spreads are available for purchase as well as our new food truck which is currently open Wednesday- Sunday from 12p-4p. Our winter tent is up and heated for you to enjoy as well!

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

Daily- Mini golf open and available!

Wednesdays - Wine Down Wednesdays start May 8th every Wednesday through October 5:308:30pm

Saturdays - Live Music from 12-4 pm (check out our website for the schedule!)

May 12th - Mother Day Live Music 12-4pm

May 27th - Memorial Day Guest food truck Catch the Chef. Live Music 12-4pm

Hours:

Monday- Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm

1575 Keswick Winery Drive

Keswick, Virginia 22947

Tasting Room: (434) 244-3341 ext 105 tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com www.keswickvineyards.com

MONTIFALCO VINEYARD

2023 Montifalco Estate SOUVENIR Sparkling Meritage Blanc

Ancestral Method Sparkling Wine: A Tradition Reborn

Ancestral method sparkling wine, also known as pet-nat (short for pétillant-naturel), is a style of sparkling wine that predates the traditional method used in Champagne. It’s a fascinating and increasingly popular category of bubbly that captures the essence of artisanal winemaking and natural fermentation. The ancestral method is one of the oldest methods of making sparkling wine, dating back centuries before the invention of the traditional method. In this technique, the wine is bottled before primary fermentation is complete, allowing the remaining sugars and yeast to continue fermenting inside the bottle. This natural fermentation process produces carbon dioxide, which creates the bubbles in the wine. Unlike the traditional method, which involves a secondary fermentation initiated by adding sugar and yeast to a base wine, the

ancestral method relies solely on the natural sugars present in the grapes at the time of bottling. This results in a more rustic and lively style of sparkling wine, with a wide range of flavors and textures.

Characteristics and Flavor Profile

Ancestral method sparkling wines are known for their freshness, vibrancy, and purity of fruit flavors. They often exhibit a cloudy appearance due to minimal filtration, adding to their artisanal charm. The flavor profile can vary widely depending on factors such as grape variety, terroir, and winemaking techniques, but common characteristics include: Delicate Effervescence: Unlike the fine bubbles produced by the traditional method, pet-nat wines typically have a softer and more frothy carbonation, lending a playful effervescence to the wine. Fruitforward Aromatics: With minimal intervention in the winemaking process, our pet-nat wine showcases the true essence of the grapes, with vibrant fruit aromas ranging from citrus and orchard fruits to tropical and berry notes. Subtle Complexity: SOUVENIR exhibits layers of complexity, with nuances of minerality, floral undertones, and herbal accents adding depth to the palate. In recent years, ancestral method sparkling wines have experienced a resurgence in popularity among wine enthusiasts and adventurous consumers seeking out natural and artisanal wines. Winemakers around the world are embracing this ancient technique and putting their own modern twists on it, experimenting with different grape varieties, fermentation vessels, and aging methods to create

unique and exciting expressions of pet-nat. Whether enjoyed as an aperitif, paired with a variety of foods, or simply sipped on its own, ancestral method sparkling wine offers a refreshing and authentic taste of terroir and tradition, making it a delightful addition to any wine lover’s repertoire. Our sparkling pet-nat SOUVENIR is now available! Join us at the vineyard! Friday, Saturday, Sunday Monday Noon-5pm. Visit montifalcovineyard.com for details.

1800 Fray Rd, Ruckersville, VA 22968 (434) 989-9115 montifalcovineyard.com

PRINCE MICHEL VINEYARDS

Sweet White Reserve

During the month of May celebrate with Prince Michel’s Sweet White Reserve! A sweet blend of delicately aromatic whites consisting of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio. Highlighting expressions of apple, pear, honeydew melon and jasmine.

Discover Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, an iconic East Coast estate. Family and pet-friendly, it’s one of the oldest and largest wineries in the Commonwealth. Also, home to Tap 29 Brew Pub, serving local craft brews and delicious pub-style food seven days a week.

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

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

Hours: Open 7 days a Week at 11 a.m.

Mondays - Team Trivia at 6 pm!

Weekends - Live Music! (Music lineup on our website)

May 12th – Mother’s Day market Vendor fair and brunch buffet

154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA  22725 (540) 547-3707 • www.princemichel.com

REVALATION VINEYARDS

2023 Brightwood

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Vidal Blanc, this perfect Spring and Summer wine has exquisite aromatic complexity. Boxwood on the nose with gentle citrus notes (mandarin, orange, lemon) and hints of honeysuckle, mint, hazelnut, and banana. A lightly acidic wine with a fresh saline finish.

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

Until June 30 - Exhibition of artwork by Courtney Hopkins. May 3 - Book World Meets Wine

World at 5:30pm: Richard Wise will read from his book The Dawning: 31,000 B.C.

May 11 - Arts & Vines from 12:00pm until 6:00pm. Local fine arts and crafts: Grabinska Studio (fiber), Rachana Ink (watercolor), Bound2please Books

May 11 - Pop-up from 12:00pm until 6:00pm: Cousins Maine Lobster food truck.

May 24 - Book Club @ The Vineyard starting at 6pm: The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson.

May 30 - Sip & Learn at 6pm: Viticulture 101 by Françoise SeillierMoiseiwitsch

June 1 - Pop-up from 12:00pm until 6:00pm: Burg Charcuterie food truck

June 7 - Book World Meets Wine World at 5:30pm: Susan Schwartz will read from her book Ghosts of Charlottesville.

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

VERITAS

2022 Viognier

Pale as a white peach our 2022 Viognier is brimming with all the lovely aromas we associate with the Viognier grape. Perfumes of orange blossom mingle with peaches and cream with just a hint of ginger. Great with a variety of hard cheeses, grilled chicken, and pulled pork BBQ!

Big events coming up with Veritas! Check out the lineup here:

May 3rd - Monticello AVA Wine Week Wine Down Event: Wrap up Monticello Wine Week with us at the Wine Week Wine Down, hosted at Veritas Vineyard &

Winery. It’s your chance to soak up the weeklong celebrations, surrounded by the stunning Virginia mountains, countryside, and new friends.

May 10th - Supper Series with Randi Brady: With Hip-Hop in her veins, she brings cultural appreciation and innovatively merges Hip-Hop and wines through her company, Diversified Vines, promising a one-of-a-kind experience: Where Rhyme meets Wine!

Save the Date - August 10th: Mark your calendars for the one and only Starry Nights of 2024, an all-day-long event with your favorite bands from over the years! Additional details and ticket information with be forthcoming.

The Veritas Tasting Room remains open seven days a week, 11 am - 5 pm; we look forward to seeing you soon!

151 Veritas Ln, Afton, VA 22920 (540) 456-8000

SPRING SAVINGS

MAY 1ST - 31ST

BULK PRODUCE

Organic Thompson Raisins

$3.99/lb (SRP $4.99)

Organic Chia Seeds

$3.99/lb (SRP $6.49)

Organic Walnuts

$9.99/lb (SRP $14.99/lb)

Organic Whole Raw Cashews

$9.99/lb (SRP $14.99)

Organic & Local Broccoli Crowns $3.29/lb Organic Honeycrisp Apples $3.49/lb Local Strawberries $5.99/Quart Forrest Green & Radical Roots Farm Seedlings Now Available

GROCERY

Santa Cruz Lemonade 32 oz $3.39 each

Bionature Gluten Free Organic Pastas

$4.99 each

Chloe’s Fruit Pops 4pk 25% Off

OUR STANDARDS

ALL OF OUR PRODUCE IS NON-GMO

NO HYDROGENATED OILS

ALL OUR CHEESE IS ANIMAL RENNET FREE NO PRESERVATIVES OR ARTIFICIAL COLORING

NONE OF OUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP

HEALTH & BODY CARE

New Chapter Supplements 15% Off

Boiron Homeopathic Remedies 15% Off

Dr. Bronner Soaps 15% Off

Aura Cacia Essential Oils 15% Off

Mara Labs Supplements 20% Off

MON-FRI 8AM-8PM, SAT 9AM-6PM, SUNDAY 10AM-6PM

ZEPHYRUS

ZEPHYRUS

Central Virginia’s Early Music Vocal Ensemble

ZEPHYRUS

Central Virginia’s Early Music Vocal Ensemble

Central Virginia’s Early Music Vocal Ensemble

Megan Sharp, Director

PRESENTS

Megan Sharp, Director

PRESENTS

Polyphony & Power:

Central Virginia’s Early Music Vocal Ensemble

PRESENTS

Music from the Court of Charles V

& Power: Music from the Court of Charles V

Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Polyphony & Power:

St. Paul’s Memorial Church 1701 University Avenue

Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Charlottesville

Megan Sharp, Director

Saturday, May 4th 7:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Memorial Church 1701 University Avenue

Charlottesville

Friday, May 10th 7:30 p.m.

St. Benedict Catholic Church

St. Paul’s Memorial Church 1701 University Avenue

Music from the Court of Charles V

Charlottesville

Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m.

St. Benedict Catholic Church

Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m.

300 N. Sheppard Street

300 N. Sheppard Street

Richmond

Music from the Court of Charles V

Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS

St. Benedict Catholic Church

Richmond

300 N. Sheppard Street

$20 adults / $15 seniors / $5 students, available on our website and at the door

St. Paul’s Memorial Church 1701 University Avenue

St. Paul’s Memorial Church 1701 University Avenue

Richmond

Admission to the May 10 concert is by donation only For more information, please visit

Charlottesville

Charlottesville

Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m.

St. Benedict Catholic Church

300 N. Sheppard Street

Richmond

Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m.

St. Benedict Catholic Church

300 N. Sheppard Street

Richmond

Megan Sharp, Director

CULTURE

TUESDAY 5/7

4 FOR THE ROAD

Swinging into town for an exceptional sonic experience, The Howard Levy 4 brings pep to your step with bouncy compositions saturated with blues riffs, jazz runs, and world music sensibilities punctuated by blistering diatonic harmonica. Scorching solos showcase each member’s considerable skills, from the bumping bass and drums, to the trilling guitar and harmonica. The depth, richness, and variety of tones achieved by Levy (above) mark him as a true virtuoso, and his backing band of powerhouse musicians matches his fervor with raucous results. $18–25, 8pm. Belmont Arts Collaborative, 221 Carlton Rd. Ste. 3.

MONDAY 5/6

AN INSTANT PIC(K)

Promoting her new album Polaroid Lovers, four-time Grammy Awardwinner Sarah Jarosz performs an evening of new music tied to old memories. Simultaneously nostalgic and current, Jarosz ruminates on the mundane yet magical moments that shape a life. Her contemporary Americana stylings are injected with infectious pop-rock motifs and Southern inflections. Following the lineage of artists like Sheryl Crow and Jewel, Jarosz’s earnest delivery and relatable lyrics prompt a trip down memory lane, with all the twists and turns of growing up creating the view along the way. $25–75, 7:30pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

SATURDAY 5/4

TO BE FAIR

Magically merging the elements of orchestral arrangement, incredible costuming and stagecraft, and an ensemble of unforgettable characters, Charlottesville Ballet presents Snow White. This Family Series ballet, based on the beloved Grimms’ fairy tale, brings youth and adult dancers together to tell the classic story of jealousy, love, and friendship. Witness a beautiful princess strike up unlikely alliances with woodland creatures and seven diminutive miners, while an evil queen uses a magical mirror to follow her every move, waiting for the moment to strike. Also, a prince shows up at some point. $20–75, 11am and 3:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Set in stone

Toru Oba creates massive public sculptures

By Stephen Barling art@c-ville.com

Crouched in the back of his battered Ford pickup truck at Ix Art Park, Toru Oba is wrestling a worn yellow strap around a 5-foot-long, 400-pound hunk of raw sandstone. “I used to move these by myself,” he says, “but now I need help.”

The 79-year-old Japanese stonemason and sculptor can be forgiven if he no longer scales scaffolding with one hand while lugging his tools in the other. He’s remarkably fit for his age—or someone half his age. You have to be, to dominate the brute inertia of soapstone, sandstone, and granite.

Oba’s sculptures, which can be found around Charlottesville—notably in front of the McGuffey Art Center and at Ix Art Park—often range from one to several tons each. The gray and black stone blobs laze in the sun, their polished surfaces inviting visitors to run a hand along a smooth groove or poke a head through a carved hole.

The inscrutable works invoke a sense of creative, playful space. At McGuffey, picnickers sit down to a meal on a large smooth block while children play around them on the grass. At Ix, Oba is immersed in creating several new works. The park has agreed to host the pieces, offering staff and equipment to assist in moving the enormous chunks of stone while he coaxes them into their final shapes. All other labor and expenses—trucking in stones, equipment, and resources—are his.

It is no small feat. An Ix worker brings a forklift to raise the spike by its strap and slowly dangle it into a hole bored in the side of a stack of vaguely bone-shaped sandstone. Oba guides the chunk by hand, arranging wood planks into a platform for refining the stone while he finesses it into its final position using levers, straps, and chains. This one element will take days to add to the sculpture.

Sculpting is a largely improvisational process for Oba, who says he starts with an idea of what the final work will look like, but the stones themselves dictate what becomes of them. “Some artists carve a block down to a shape, but I use the shape of the stone to give me ideas.” The result might be a stout black pyramid or a tall multi-textured gurgling fossil. One sculpture at Ix suggests an oversized pixelated stone rabbit.

He hasn’t always felt so free to create what inspires him. After settling in Nelson County in 1986 with his wife, Oba began contracting work as a mason, building patios, stairs, and chimneys. Things changed in 1999 when he was hired to build the entry to Dave Mat-

thews Band saxophonist LeRoi Moore’s Japanese-architecture-inspired mountaintop dream house.

As the entry’s stone stairs progressed, Oba says Moore asked, “Is that it? Can you do something a little ‘more?’” Thus began a multi-year project designing and installing stone gardens, paths, and patios around the property. With Moore’s encouragement, Oba incorporated sculptural elements into masonry all over the hillside.

“It was the best job I ever had,” Oba insists. The only limitations placed on him were set by Moore’s groundskeeper who demanded he use no heavy machinery so as not to disrupt the landscaping. “That’s how I learned to move these large stones by hand.”

After finishing the work at Moore’s property, Oba continued creating abstract art. He says he is rarely commissioned for installations but he does occasionally sell a large public piece. For obvious reasons, smaller fountains are more popular. Regardless, abstract sculpture is now a compulsion and he has since created dozens of immense stone works.

Covered in stone dust as he refines his giant spike with a grinder, he’s content for now assembling these few oversized pieces for Ix. It’s a herculean task, but he’s compelled to continue. “I just keep doing it.”

“Some artists carve a block down to a shape, but I use the shape of the stone to give me ideas.”

Wednesday 5/1 music

Beleza Duo. Funkalicious samba soul, sung in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Jazz on the Lawn. An afternoon of performances by the UVA Jazz small groups. Free, noon. UVA Amphitheater, 235 McCormick Rd. music.virginia.edu

Open Mic Night. Open to all musicians, poets, and everyone in between. Hosted by Nicole Giordano. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St.

The Wavelength. Vintage rock, originals, and jazz-blues vibrations for your mid-week music boost. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskey jarcville.com

classes

Summer Flower Watercolors. Embrace the delicate beauty of the Virginia bluebell in this captivating watercolor workshop. $40, 5pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.com etc.

Bent Theatre Improv. A hilarious evening of improv comedy where you make the show. Free, 7pm. Decipher Brewing, 1740 Broadway St. decipherbrewingco.com

Bingo. Free to play, fun prizes. Free, 6pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

SuperFly Run Club. Run around the city, then enjoy $5 pints. Free, 6pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superfly brewing.com

The Shawshank Redemption Prisoners Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman help each other survive while dreaming of a brighter future. $5, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Three Colors: Blue A woman (Juliette Binoche) struggles to rebuild her world after a devastating twist of fate. $10, 6pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. draft house.com

Thursday 5/2 music

Berto and Vincent. Rumba guitars with Latin and Cuban influences. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Brian Franke. Enjoy live tunes and Thursday specials in addition to the regular menu. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Ostinato. Orchestral-inspired jazzy rock. With Amminal. Free, 7pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing.com

Willi Carlisle. Folk music to bring people together, with the notion that singing is healing. $16-20, 8pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville. com

Will Overman. Celebrating the new release, “Virginia is for Lovers,” with special guest Jonathan Peyton. $15, 7pm. Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvill emarket.com

classes

Adult Sewing Series: Intro to Pattern Sewing. Learn the components of a sewing machine and how to sew your own clothes from a pattern. $150, 12:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

etc.

Dart Night. Double elimination games and $1-off pints. Free, 6pm. Decipher Brewing, 1740 Broadway St. decipherbrewingco.com

Harry Potter Trivia Night. Journey from 4 Privet Drive, through Diagon Alley, to the magical world of Hogwarts. Dress up as your favorite character from the Potter movies for a chance to win prizes. Free, 6pm. Light House Studio: Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. lighthousestudio.org

Jeanne du Barry Johnny Depp as King Louis XV. Based on the true story of the scandalous relationship between the King and his last official mistress. Free, 7pm. Regal Cinema Stonefield, 1954 Swanson Dr. regmovies.com

Tree ID Hike. Learn how to identify trees using different methods. Free, 4pm. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

Friday 5/3

music

Chickenhead Blues Band. Charlottesville’s premier boogie-woogie, rhythm and blues dance band. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E Market St.

Don’t Look Up. Awesome Americana music that’s deeply rooted in the blues. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Fridays After Five: David Wax Museum. Global music sound with jazz, rock, and pop overtones. Free, 5:30pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

Josh Mayo & The House Sauce. C’ville favorite Josh Mayo with a rotating cast of familiar faces. Free, 8pm. Vision BBQ & Catering, 247 Ridge McIntire Rd. visionbbqcville.com

Ken Matthews. Wailing saxophone and classic tunes on the clarinet. Bring along your own instrument or your singing pipes and jump on in fun. Free, 5pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

Ron Gentry. Solo acoustic singer-songwriter based in central Virginia. Free, 8pm. Ace Biscuit & Barbeque, 600 Concord Ave.

The Taylor Party. Shake it off at this enchanting evening of Swifties, singing, and dancing through all the iconic TS eras. 18+. $15-25, 9pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

The Wavelength. Sundowner concert series. Free, 5:30pm. Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard, 594 Merrie Mill Farm, Keswick. merriemillfarm.com

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Friday Night Writes. An open mic night for emerging writers to perform their short stories, poetry, and music. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. newdominionbookshop.com

classes

Paint + Sip. Learn a variety of techniques and skills to render beautiful cherry blossoms. Paint, sip, repeat. $38, 6pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

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LYAO Comedy Presents: Kyle Gordon. New York-based comedian, actor, writer, and improviser featured on Comedy Central and Adult Swim. $25-28, 8pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesouthern cville.com

Stonemason and sculptor Toru Oba’s public artwork can be seen at Ix Art Park and McGuffey Art Center.

Saturday 5/4 music

Third Annual Primavera Fest. Music by Alegria Latin Duo, Paulo Franco Duo, Beleza Trio, and more. Free, noon. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Adam Doleac. Self-taught on guitar, drums, piano, and vocals, this country music rising star performs on his “Wrong Side of a Sunrise Tour.” $20-25, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Berto and Vincent. An afternoon of wild flamenco rumba and Latin guitar from local virtuosos. Free, 2:30pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glass housewinery.com

Berto Sales. Sounds of Brazil, Spain, and Latin America. Unique finger-picking style and contagious energy. Free, 11am. Tavern & Grocery, 333 W. Main St. tavernandgrocery.com

Cake Fight. Celebrating May 4th with sounds from a galaxy far far away. Droids welcome. We do serve their kind here. Free, 6pm. Patch Brewing Co., 10721 Gordon Ave., Gordonsville. patchbrewingco.com

Goth Takeover. Come dance and celebrate all things spooky. Food and libations available. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. Jazz Fest. Featuring Cinematheque, a high-energy nine-piece band from Roanoke, and other talented musicians from Virginia’s Piedmont region. Free, 1pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducard vineyards.com

LUA Project. Contemporary themes and traditional arrangements bridging musical styles from different continents, cultures, and centuries. Live in the orchard. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarle ciderworks.com

National Public Rodeo. Five-piece original Americana-rock band from Richmond performs haunting ballads and uptempo tunes. Free, All day. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscville.com

Ragged Mountain String Band. Livestream the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby with a best-dressed contest, music, Southern fare, and drinks. $30, 4pm. Quirk Hotel Charlottesville, 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com

Sue Harlow. Enjoy live tunes with your wine, cider, and beer along with a full menu of food options to choose from. Free, 1pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

dance

Charlottesville Ballet Presents: Snow White Experience the magic of love and friendship in this captivating 90-minute Family Series ballet, based on the beloved Grimms’ fairy tale. $20-75, 11am and 3:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Drag Bonanza: Slay the 4th. Featuring Cherry Possums, Bebe Gunn, You’Neek Nu’York, Cake Pop!, and Beau Tox. $12-20, 8:30pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

words

Mike Albo. The author of “Another Dimension of Us” reads from his trans-dimensional love story. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

Rooted in the past

Singer-songwriter Willi Carlisle is an old soul playing new folk

By Thomas Crone arts@c-ville.com

Willi Carlisle has a healthy respect for the past, modeling his career, in part, on the folksingers of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s—people who traveled a self-made circuit of coffeehouses, clubs, and theaters that catered to a hip set.

Pete Seeger, in particular, is someone who Carlisle feels kinship toward, though he also looks to contemporary performers for guidance as well, like Tyler Childers, and mid-career, touring lifers like Hayes Carll. But the musician’s interests go back even farther, as evidenced by his collection of banjos that date back to the 1850s. So, yeah, he digs what’s come before. But he’s also a curiously ”now” kinda guy.

One of Carlisle’s modern moves is in the making of the title video for his new album Critterland. He posted a note to Facebook, suggesting that he was looking for someone to create a stop-motion animation video that would capture the mood of the album’s cover, while reflecting the song’s lyrics. The feedback was immediate, useful, and employed.

“I just asked the world of the internet, ‘Do you know any animators?’” says Carlisle. “And out of the hundreds of bots that also responded, there were two people who reached out, who do exactly that kind of animation, one of whom said she’d love to do it. So, as the weeks tore on, I hired a friend (who’s a really good fiddle player), Julie Bates, to make the video. Julie, to her credit, works on a mid-2010s MacBook with a camera that’s 20 years old and she does it all by hand.”

Bates’ independent style is such that there “was no asking ‘Can you bring up the lighting there a little bit?’ What’s done was done,” he says. “And that’s more pure and interesting to me. Higher stakes, more fun.”

Again, it was a blending of times, influences, styles of working, ways to reach a collaborator.

And speed’s a part of it too. Carlisle says Critterland was recorded in three days, “with no take-backs.” It’s the kind of record that reflects his musical roots, based in the folk and country idioms of states like Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois, places where he’s hung his hat over the years. It is also the kind of thoughtful, unique record that has potential to break the artist to a wider audience. Yet, with his career in ascendance, Carlisle is not thinking in the context of an annual calendar, or an album cycle, or a tour itinerary. The musician says he prefers to break things down to the smallest fraction possible.

“I wake up every day, work the hardest I possibly can,” he says. “If it doesn’t all work out, I can try again tomorrow. Some day, some type of clarity of organization may come to me.

“Meaningful encounters with people really drive my writing,” says Carlisle. “I love to practice and I love to play. The only things that kill me are publicity and logistics. Like, I have to go to the post office today. Pretty much everything else, I like. I haven’t had to plan too much as I’ve worked with people who I simply tell, ‘Hey, guys, I’m ready.’ And it always works.”

It’s worked to the point that Carlisle’s heading into his biggest year of touring yet. Maybe there was a year with more dates on the books; he’s known to be on the road for 80 to 90 percent of his days, making home a relative term. This year, though, the dates range from his usual club and festival appearances to some support slots for Childers, where five-figure audiences will be the rule.

For someone who came up playing house shows, folk halls, and corner taverns, the jump’s

been wild and kind of awesome. Carlisle arrives at this moment through hard work—putting out a quarterly zine, producing videos for pennies on the dollar, and playing for all the cool online channels that’ll have him.

Now when he looks out at an audience, he realizes there are a lot more people looking back than in the recent past. “This year we’ll be doing some opening dates in stadiums for 20,000 people and more,” he says.

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“That exponential growth has been an honor and a pleasure. But the shows haven’t changed much between doing them for 50 people or just 10 people or 20,000. It shouldn’t. It’s my job to give my all and that hasn’t changed very much.”

Carlisle pauses. “Maybe I tell a dirtier joke in a smaller room,” he says. “But that’s about it.”

“Meaningful encounters with people really drive my writing. I love to practice and I love to play.”

Willi Carlisle writes from the heart about love, growth, and human plight, and asks the audience to sing along.

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Saturday 5/4

classes

Mosaic 101. Beginner-friendly class introducing the tools, materials, and basics of cutting and adhering mosaic bits. Ages 15+. $52, 10:30am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Mother’s Day Banners. Create a festive banner for your maternal celebrations. Ages 12+. $30, 10:30am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com etc.

Sixth Annual How-To Festival. Explore crafts, movement, DIY, tech, tea, repairs, life skills and more at this fast paced event. Free, 10am. JMRL: Central Library, 201 E. Market St. jmrl.org

Batesville Day: Thrills in the Hills. Forty-seventh annual celebration with a country parade, village fair, maypole dance, plant exchange, bake sales, cake walks, a not-so-ugly truck raffle, and lots of music. Free, 8am. 6534 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvilleva.org

Butterfly Program. A program and hike that explores native butterflies and how to identify the many different species that call Virginia home. Free, 10am. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

Canelo vs. Munguia Live in Theaters. Clash of the Mexican superstars as undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion Canelo Álvarez boxes former world champion Jaime Munguía. Free, 8pm. Regal Cinema Stonefield, 1954 Swanson Dr. regmovies.com

Photo Walk. Community photography walk with Pro Camera. All cameras and skill levels are welcome. Free, 10am. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.com

Music Bingo. Listen to your favorite music, match the songs to the titles on your music bingo cards, and win great prizes. Free, 2pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Sean Blvd. Soulful house music straight out of D.C. Free, 2pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing.com

Sunday Jazz Jam. Local, regional, and national jazz musicians improvising with friends and strangers. Free, 6pm. Miller’s Downtown, 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. millersdowntown.com

The Lemon Twigs. New York City rock band fronted by brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, heavily influenced by the pop music of the 1950s-60s. $25-30, 8pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesouthern cville.com

The Queen City Porch Swingers. The sounds of New Orleans with lush tenor banjo, swinging bass, and entrancing vocals. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarle ciderworks.com

Three Dog Night. Legendary band, now in its fifth decade, rocks the stage with old standbys and new favorites. $52-127, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Overture Season Preview. Charlottesville Opera’s season preview. Enjoy music, visiting with artists, drinks, and light hors d’oeuvres. $75, 3pm. The Barn at Turkey Ridge, 3973 Red Hill Rd. charlottesvilleopera.org

classes

Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant Sale. Offering thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables, fruit-bearing plants, trees, shrubs, herbs, and houseplants, including a large assortment of native plants. Free, 10am. Albemarle Square, 402 Albemarle Square.

Rivanna River Race. Join Rivanna Conservation Alliance for a downriver canoe and kayak race that runs 6.25–miles. Free, 10am. Brook Hill River Park, 2009 Rio Mill Rd. Earlysville. rivannariver.org

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

Truck Touch. An opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types—public service, emergency, utility, construction, transportation, delivery, and more—all in one place. Free, 10am. Fairview Swim and Tennis Club, 707 Belvedere Blvd. montessoriofcville.org

Sunday 5/5 music

Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band. A husband and wife duet fronts this group, specializing in American storytelling songs that cut to the quick. $30-33, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Dave Goodrich. Blues, rock, pop, Motown, and original music, plus half-price wine flights. Free, 5pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan.ducardvineyards.com

Ken Matthews. Music in the mountains. Saxophone and clarinet jazz from the 1930s–40s with New Orleans inflections. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

Louis Smith. Versatile rock ‘n’ roll chameleon playing originals and covers. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

special music-making activity. Free, 10am. WTJU 91.1 FM, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

Monday 5/6

music

AJJ. Apocalyptic themes and imagery woven into folk punk songs and lyrics. $22-25, 8pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Berto and Vincent. Spanish rumba and Latin guitar. Free, 6:30pm. South and Central Latin Grill, 946 Grady Ave., Suite 104. south andcentralgrill.com

Murray and Magill. Contemporary Irish music. Free, 3:30pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

Sarah Jarosz. Touring to promote the four-time Grammy winner’s new record Polaroid Lovers, an album-long meditation on those ephemeral moments that shape our lives. $25-75, 7:30pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com etc.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia. Compete with teams of up to six people for chances to win gift cards. Hosted by Audrey. Free, 6:30pm. Decipher Brewing, 1740 Broadway St. decipher brewingco.com

The Amazing Spider-Man Andrew Garfield takes over as the world’s favorite web-slinger, with Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy. $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Crochet for Beginners. Learn the basics of crochet. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth. $25, 2pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.com

Paint + Sip. Learn a variety of techniques and skills to render Blue Ridge views. Paint, sip, repeat. $45, 1pm. Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, 375 Madrid Rd., Waynesboro. stablecraftbrewing.com

Sewing Machine 101. Bring your sewing machine and learn how to operate it, keep lint out of the bobbin, and how to keep it running smoothly. $25, 11am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com etc.

Developmental Darts. Open to dart throwers of all skill levels, or anyone who wants to learn the basics. Free, 1pm. Decipher Brewing, 1740 Broadway St. decipher brewingco.com

Steel Magnolias 35th Anniversary. A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon where a group of women share a close bond and welcome her into the fold. Free, 4pm. Regal Cinema Stonefield, 1954 Swanson Dr. regmovies.com

The Notebook Lovers Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams try to hold on to each other as wars and personal crises threaten to tear them apart. $10, 11:30am. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part One Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) head for the altar as the world around them begins to change. $13, 7:30pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

WTJU Family Radio Day. Bring the family for a peek into the broadcast studios. Kids experiment with sound equipment, enjoy a radio themed storytime, and engage in a

Trivia Night. Fierce competition and big laughs. Hosted by Brandon “The Trivia Guy” Hamilton. Free, 6pm. Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery, 154 Winery Ln., Leon. princemichel.com

Tuesday 5/7

music

Karaoke. Sign up and sing your favorite songs. Hosted by Thunder Music. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St.

The Howard Levy 4. Famed diatonic harmonica player of Béla Fleck and The Flecktones fame brings his new jazz group to Charlottesville. $18-25, 8pm. Belmont Arts Collaborative, 221 Carlton Rd. Ste. 3. phoenix theatreworks.com

Vincent Zorn. Solo flamenco rumba to make you say “ole!” Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

classes

Paint + Sip. Learn a variety of techniques and skills to render a bright bouquet. Paint, sip, repeat. $38, 6pm. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. starrhill.com

Sew More. A drop-in class to sharpen your skills. For those that have some sewing experience, but still want some instructional help. $15, 12:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

etc.

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Two dudes (Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter) who can’t even spell rewrite history. $7, 6pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. draft house.com

Geeks Who Drink Trivia. Good trivia, good times. Challenging questions and endless fun. Free, 7pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

Music Bingo. Hosted by King Trivia. Play games, win prizes. Free, 7pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superfly brewing.com

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May Exhibitions

The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. “Flowers Interpret Art,” a collaboration between Fluvanna Art Association, BozART, and the Charlottesville Garden Club. Live floral arrangements inspired by and displayed with paintings in various mediums. May 15–18.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. In the Micro Gallery, “Color as Air,” Lucy Farley Coates’ watercolor paintings capture the fleeting beauty and scent of flowers. Through May. In Vault Virginia’s Great Hall Galleries, David Copson’s “Events from the Ultima Thule,” and Ann Cheeks’ “Moving Through Infinity” continue. First Fridays reception at 5pm.

City Clay 700 Harris St. #104. The annual City Clay Garden Sale and Show, featuring ceramic pottery by various artists. May 10–11. Opening reception Friday May 10 at 5pm.

The Connaughton Gallery McIntire School of Commerce, UVA Grounds. “Virginia is for Artists,” paintings and prints by Uzo Njoku. Through June 14.

Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Wild Thing—They Make My Heart Sing,” hand-crafted ceramic jewelry by Jennifer Paxton. “Made in the Garden,” landscape and still-life painting by Jane

Goodman. Through May 31. Meet the artist event on May 11 at 11am.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Mandala Magic,” geometric compositions by Rucha Shevade. Through May 31. First Fridays reception at 5pm.

Dovetail Design and Cabinetry 1740 Broadway St, Ste. 3. “TWEETS,” acrylic and watercolor works by Matalie Deane and Juliette Swenson. May 8–June 30. Reception May 23 at 5pm.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd. “Structures,” a selection of 20th- and 21st-century artworks from the museum’s permanent collection, and the Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover.

Infinite Repeats Studio 1740 Broadway St. “Show Screenprints,” by Ron Liberti features posters documenting the artist’s involvement in the independent music scene. Through May 31. First Fridays reception and live printing demonstration at 6pm.

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. The Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover. “Shifting Ground: Prints by Indigenous Australian Artists from the Basil Hall Editions Workshop Proofs Collection,” curated by Jessyca Hutchens, featuring work by 22 Indigenous Australian artists. Through October 6. “Close to the

Wind,” prints, installation, and mixed media works by Lisa Waup. Through June 30.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Passenger Manifest,” oil paintings, collage, and works on paper by Dean Dass. Through June 30. Opening reception May 4 at 4pm.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Smith Gallery, “Treelines,” drawings and photographs by Bob Anderson and Scott Smith. In the First Floor Gallery North and Second Floor Galleries, artworks from area high school students. In the Second Floor Gallery South, Joe Sheridan, an artist exploring everyday objects as symbols. In the Associate Gallery, “Myths”. Through June 2. First Fridays reception at 5:30pm.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. In the Welcome Gallery, “Nhớ,” an all-consuming, immersive installation made of sewn and embroidered structures by Phượng-Duyên Hải Nguyễn. Through May 30. First Fridays reception at 5pm, artist talk at 6pm.

Phaeton Gallery 114 Old Preston Ave. Downtown Mall. “Albemarle in Bloom: A Springtime Trilogy,” with oil paintings by Karen Blair, Laura Wooten, and Priscilla Whitlock. Through May 8. First Fridays reception and oil painting demonstration.

The PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. The 2024 Student Art Exhibition, celebrating the accomplishments

of student artists from the latest academic year. Through September 7.

Quirk Gallery 499 W. Main St. Kiki Slaughter’s “Twenty Years” presents a look into the process the artist has honed over two decades of active painting. Through June 2.

Random Row Brewing Co. 608 Preston Ave. “Landscapes: Here and There,” oil paintings and pastel works by Julia Kindred. Through June 28.

The Rotunda UVA Grounds In the Upper West Oval Room, the Charlottesville Indigenous Art Takeover. “Waŋupini: Clouds Of Remembrance And Return,” works featuring depictions of clouds by various artists. Through July 7.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the Main Gallery, “Jac Lahav: Foster Paintings.” In the Dové Gallery, “Leisure Suit” by Lou Haney. Through May 24. First Fridays events at 5:30pm.

Studio Ix 969 Second St. SE. “MODERN GRAFFITI,” interpretations of graffiti in fabric and thread, by the Fiber and Stitch Art Collective. Through May 26. First Fridays reception at 5pm.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Ngasundiera Naxin: A Fragment of the Cosmos,” works by indigenous Mexican artist Filogonio Naxín. Through May 31.

Dean Dass at Les Yeux du Monde

Joe Sheridan McGuffey Art Center Kiki Slaughter Quirk Gallery Lisa Waup at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA

Jane Goodman at Crozet Artisan Depot

Sofia Smith at McGuffey Art Center

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Fluvanna County High School, Jefferson School and PVCC Main Campus.

Camp VisitsMaking the Most of the Interview

When you receive a camp's brochure, you will invariably have questions for the camp director. From that first phone call or letter, you begin developing an impression of what a particular camp is like and how it's run. A camp may be described in nothing less than glowing terms in its brochures. The setting may be absolutely breathtaking. Activities may run the gamut from racquetball to modern dance. In the end, however, it's the human equation of how those activities are operated and conducted that determines the quality of the camp program. Get to know the camp director as a person through telephone conversations, correspondence, and a personal visit. Have the director describe the camp's philosophy and how it is carried out by the staff.

What is the camp's philosophy and program emphasis?

Each camp has its own method of constructing programs based on its philosophy. Does it complement your own parenting philosophy? Many camps actively promote competition and healthy rivalry among camp teams, as reflected in team sports. For many campers this is pure fun. Some parents feel that learning to be competitive at an early age teaches essential survival skills. However, other parents and educators are in favor of cooperative learning. Research has shown that noncompetitive methods encourage young people to learn more, retain it longer, and develop greater self-esteem and appreciation for others. Knowing your child's personality and style of learning is valuable in selecting the right camp.

What are desired qualities in camp staff?

The same qualities of trustworthiness and dependability sought by any employer are valued commodities in camp employees. Also, the ability to adapt to a variety of situations, empathy for and ability to work with camp clientele, a strong self-image, and an outgoing personality are important characteristics for camp staff. What percentage of the counselors returned from last year?

Most camps have from 40-60 percent returning staff. If the rate is lower, find out why.

How are behavioral and disciplinary problems handled?

cilities. Is there a nurse on staff?

A designated place to store insulin or allergy medicine? Are special foods available for campers with restricted diets? Every question is important.

How does the camp handle homesickness and other adjustment issues?

Again, the camp's philosophy on helping children adjust is important. Be sure you are comfortable with the camp's guidelines on parent/child contact.

What about references?

What is the camp director's background?

ACA minimum standards recommend directors possess a bachelor's degree, have completed in-service training within the past three years, and have at least 16 weeks of camp administrative experience before assuming the responsibilities of director.

What training do counselors receive?

At a minimum, camp staff should be trained in safety regulations, emergency procedures and communication, behavior management techniques, child abuse prevention, appropriate staff and camper behavior, and specific procedures for supervision.

What is the counselor-to-camper ratio?

ACA standards require different ratios for varying ages and special needs. Generally, the ratios at resident camps range from one staff for every six campers ages 7 and 8; one staff for every eight campers ages 9 to 14; and one staff for every 10 campers ages 15 to 18. At day camps the ratios range from one staff for every eight campers ages 6 to 8; one staff for every 10 campers ages 9 to 14; and one staff for every 12 campers ages 15 to 18.

What are the ages of the counselors?

ACA standards recommend that 80 percent or more of the counselor/program staff be at least 18 years old. Staff must be at least 16 years old and be at least two years older than the campers with whom they work.

This is where the director's philosophy comes through loud and clear. Positive reinforcement, assertive role-modeling and a sense of fair play are generally regarded as key components of camp counseling and leadership. Rules are necessary in any organization, and the disciplinary approach taken should be reasonable and well communicated. If penalties are involved for violations, they should be applied quickly, fairly, calmly, and without undue criticism to campers.

How does the camp handle special needs?

If your child has special requirements, ask the camp director about needed provisions and fa-

This is generally one of the best ways to check a camp's reputation and service record. Directors should be happy to provide references.

Is the camp accredited by the American Camp Association? Why? Why not?

It is only logical that members of your family attend an ACA-accredited camp. Accreditation visitors ask the questions — up to 300 of them — regarding essential health, safety, and program quality issues important to a camp's overall operation. This does not guarantee a risk-free environment, but it's some of the best evidence parents have of a camp's commitment to a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

PUZZLES

SUDOKU

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

#1 solution

BY MATT JONES

ACROSS

1. “___ the weather up there?”

5. Hurricane response org.

9. Pleased

13. Occupied, as a desk

14. Tehran’s location

15. Shine partner

16. Ancient Greek mathematician who couldn’t bring his triangle theorem out into the open?

18. Comcast and Spectrum, for two

19. Abbr after a seller’s suggested price

20. Seat of Washoe County, Nevada

21. Like fishnets

22. “Good for life” pet food brand

24. Job interview subject, even when you can’t face the work?

27. Alpacas’ cousins

29. “Boom Clap” performer Charli ___

30. 1055, to Caesar

31. Mr., in Spain

32. ___ st ands

34. Spanakopita cheese

35. 1998 National League MVP who’s not big on germs?

38. Spice Girl who turned 50 in April 2024

41. “___ I a stinker?” (Bugs Bunny line)

42. Tricks

46. Cold War broadcast across the Atlantic, for short

47. Bowling target

48. Unfortunate event

49. Exactly right, but without the blood?

53. Lawnmower brand that means “bull”

54. Play dirty, per a Michelle Obama catchphrase

55. Rowboat need

57. Coating material

58. Is repent ant of

59. “Like that’s believable, even at this awful height!”

62. Admin.’s aide

63. One of the Hawaiian Islands

64. Ner vous utterances

65. Chaotic st ate

66. Tiny puff of smoke

67. Act gloomy

DOWN

1. Seat at a barn dance, maybe

2. Footstool

3. When doubled, a guit ar effect

4. A ___ Is Born”

5. Shrek’s wife

6. It might be clerical

7. Old ewe in “Babe”

8. Response, for short

9. “Peer Gynt” composer Edvard

10. Nimble

11. Road-surface material

12. Songwriter Buddy who co-founded Capitol Records

13. Gives away the ending of 17. 100 ___ (“Doritos & Fritos” duo)

21. Mystery guest moniker

23. Internet comedy group since 2002

25. Live and breathe

26. ___-1 (“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” vehicle)

28. Legendary Notre Dame coach Parseghian

32. Acid in proteins

33. Ant. antonym

34. Goethe “deal with the devil” character

36. Injure badly

37. ‘80s anti-missile plan, for short

38. List of events

39. Ineffectual

40. Like homes without TVs, slangily

43. Chance to take your shot?

44. Symptom of otitis

45. Multipurpose utensils

47. Chapel bench

48. “___ Breckinridge” (Gore Vidal novel)

50. Dawson, Combs, Anderson, Karn, O’Hurley, and Harvey, e.g.

51. ___ Arcade (business trying to look cool in “Wayne’s World”)

52. Absorb eagerly

56. “You rebel ___” (“Return of the Jedi” line)

59. Impress

60. “Bali ___” (“South Pacific” highlight)

61. P, in the Greek alphabet

By Rob Brezsny

Gemini

(May 21–June 20): In accordance with astrological omens, I recommend you enjoy a celebratory purge sometime soon. You could call it a Cleansing Jubilee, or a Gleeful Festival of Purification, or a Jamboree of Cathartic Healing. This would be a fun holiday that lasted for at least a day and maybe as long as two weeks. During this liberating revel, you would discard anything associated with histories you want to stop repeating. You’d get rid of garbage and excess. You may even thrive by jettisoning perfectly good stuff that you no longer have any use for.

Cancer

(June 21–July 22): Graduation day will soon arrive. Congrats, Cancerian! You have mostly excelled in navigating through a labyrinthine system that once upon a time discombobulated you. With panache and skill, you have wrangled chaos into submission and gathered a useful set of resources. So are you ready to welcome your big rewards? Prepared to collect your graduation presents? I hope so. Don’t allow lingering fears of success to cheat you out of your well-deserved harvest. Don’t let shyness prevent you from beaming like a champion in the winner’s circle. P.S.: I encourage you to meditate on the likelihood that your new bounty will transform your life almost as much as did your struggle to earn it.

Leo

(July 23–Aug. 22): Ritualist and author Sobonfu Somé was born in Burkina Faso but spent many years teaching around the world. According to her philosophy, we should periodically ask ourselves two questions: 1. “What masks have been imposed on us by our culture and loved ones?” 2. “What masks have we chosen for ourselves to wear?” According to my astrological projections, the coming months will be an excellent time for you to ruminate on these inquiries—and take action in response. Are you willing to remove your disguises to reveal the hidden or unappreciated beauty that lies beneath? Can you visualize how your life may change if you will intensify your devotion to expressing your deepest, most authentic self?

Virgo

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22): If human culture were

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Aries

(April 20-May 20): I don’t casually invoke the terms “marvels,” “splendors,” and “miracles.” Though I am a mystic, I also place a high value on rational thinking and skeptical proof. If someone tells me a marvel, splendor, or miracle has occurred, I will thoroughly analyze the evidence. Having said that, though, I want you to know that during the coming weeks, marvels, splendors, and miracles are far more likely than usual to occur in your vicinity—even more so if you have faith that they will. I will make a similar prediction about magnificence, sublimity, and resplendence. They are headed your way. Are you ready for blessed excess? For best results, welcome them all generously and share them lavishly.

organized according to my principles, there would be over eight billion religions—one for every person alive. Eight billion altars. Eight billion saviors. If anyone wanted to enlist priestesses, gurus, and other spiritual intermediaries to help them out in their worship, they would be encouraged. And we would all borrow beliefs and rituals from each other. There would be an extensive trade of clues and tricks about the art of achieving ecstatic union with the Great Mystery. I bring this up, Virgo, because the coming weeks will be an ideal time for you to craft your own personalized and idiosyncratic religious path.

Libra

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22): Hidden agendas and simmering secrets will soon leak into view. Intimate mysteries will become even more intimate and more mysterious. Questions that have been half-suppressed will become pressing and productive. Can you handle this much intrigue, Libra? Are you willing to wander through the amazing maze of emotional teases to gather clues about the provocative riddles? I think you will have the poise and grace to do these things. If I’m right, you can expect deep revelations to appear and long-lost connections to reemerge. Intriguing new connections are also possible. Be on high alert for subtle revelations and nuanced intuitions.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s fun and easy to love people for their magnificent qualities and the pleasure you feel when they’re nice to you. What’s more challenging is to love the way they disappoint you. Now pause a moment and make sure you register what I just said. I didn’t assert that you should love them even if they disappoint you. Rather, I invited you to love them BECAUSE they disappoint you. In other words, use your disappointment to

expand your understanding of who they really are, and thereby develop a more inclusive and realistic love for them. Regard your disappointment as an opportunity to deepen your compassion—and as a motivation to become wiser and more patient. (P.S.: In general, now is a time when so-called “negative” feelings can lead to creative breakthroughs and a deepening of love.)

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I assure you that you don’t need “allies” who encourage you to indulge in delusions or excesses. Nor do I recommend that you seek counsel from people who think you’re perfect. But you could benefit from colleagues who offer you judicious feedback. Do you know any respectful and perceptive observers who can provide advice about possible course corrections you could make? If not, I will fill the role as best as I can. Here’s one suggestion: Consider phasing out a mild pleasure and a small goal so you can better pursue an extra fine pleasure and a major goal.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I invite you to take an inventory of what gives you pleasure, bliss, and rapture. It’s an excellent time to identify the thrills that you love most. When you have made a master list of the fun and games that enhance your intelligence and drive you halfwild with joy, devise a master plan to ensure you will experience them as much as you need to—not just in the coming weeks, but forever. As you do, experiment with this theory: By stimulating delight and glee, you boost your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Aquarius

(Jan. 19-Feb. 19): Aquarian author Lewis Carroll said, “You know what the issue is with this world? Everyone wants some magical solution

to their problem, and everyone refuses to believe in magic.” In my astrological opinion, this won’t be an operative theme for you in the coming weeks, Aquarius. I suspect you will be inclined to believe fervently in magic, which will ensure that you attract and create a magical solution to at least one of your problems— and probably more.

Pisces

(Feb. 20-March 20): Which would you prefer in the coming weeks: lots of itches, prickles, twitches, and stings? Or, instead, lots of tingles, quivers, shimmers, and soothings? To ensure the latter types of experiences predominate, all you need to do is cultivate moods of surrender, relaxation, welcome, and forgiveness. You will be plagued with the aggravating sensations only if you resist, hinder, impede, and engage in combat. Your assignment is to explore new frontiers of elegant and graceful receptivity.

Aries

(March 21-April 19): The world’s record for jumping rope in six inches of mud is held by an Aries. Are you surprised? I’m not. So is the world’s record for consecutive wallops administered to a plastic inflatable punching doll. Other top accomplishments performed by Aries people: longest distance walking on one’s hands; number of curse words uttered in two minutes; and most push-ups with three bulldogs sitting on one’s back. As impressive as these feats are, I hope you will channel your drive for excellence in more constructive directions during the coming weeks. Astrologically speaking, you are primed to be a star wherever you focus your ambition on high-minded goals. Be as intense as you want to be while having maximum fun giving your best gifts.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316

Albemarle County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: A.M.W.

The object of this suit is to terminate residual parental rights in A.M.W. (dob 7/01/2017) and aprove foster care plan with adoption goal.

It is ORDERED that Robert Carrington and Unknown Father appear at the abovenamed Court and protect his or her interests on or before May 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

3/6/2024 Areshini Pather

DATE JUDGE

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316

Albemarle County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: R.S. (dob 9/15/2023)

The object of this suit is to terminate residual parental rights in R.S. (dob 9/15/2023) and aprove foster care plan with adoption goal.

It is ORDERED that Brooke Jones, Jeffrey Shifflett, and Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before June 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

4/2/2024

Areshini Pather

DATE JUDGE

GI Research Seeks UC Patients

The COLLECTiVE202 study (https://collective202study.com) is testing an investigational oral drug based on essential human bacteria called VE202, for patients with mild-moderate ulcerative colitis (UC).

Candidates must be 18-75 years old, have mild-moderate UC, never taken biologic drug for UC and no allergy to vancomycin, among other criteria.

Study involves taking an experimental medicine/placebo, blood draws, e-diary completion and colonoscopy, and lasts about one year. Treatment duration is 11.5 Weeks.

Compensation up to $ 1,275. Principal Investigator: Anne Tuskey, MD UVA Gastroenterology Research Lakin Underwood lku2es@uvahealth.org

IRB-HSR # 220191

Mythical monsters roamed the University of Virginia on the evening of Friday, April 26, when the SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature brought a parade of puppets to Grounds. The magical menagerie was comprised of art pieces designed, constructed, and operated by the university’s Art of the Moving Creature class, and honored festival namesakes Stan Winston, a Hollywood special effects artist and UVA alum, and the late Steven Warner, a longtime professor of the class.

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