C-VILLE Weekly | July 10 - 16, 2024 by C-VILLE Weekly

Free screening mammograms

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is offering a free screening mammogram for women who:

• Don’t have insurance or insurance that does not cover mammograms

• 40 years of age or older

• Are not having any issues with breast such as a lump or skin changes

If you are unable to attend one of the Saturday events and still need a mammogram, please contact our Breast Health Nurse Jessica Cooper, RN at 434-654-4483. Schedule your screening mammogram at least 4 weeks after any vaccine dose. Please do not bring small children.

Dates: July 20, 2024 October 19, 2024

Location:

Sentara Martha Jefferson Outpatient Care Center 595 Martha Jefferson Drive Charlottesville

Registration: An appointment is necessary. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-SENTARA (1-800-736-8272) or online at sentara.com/events.

Stay awhile

Shaken

and stirred

An out-of-towner imbibes in the allure of six of Charlottesville’s hotel bars.

10 Community leaders consider the impact of the SCOTUS r uling on the unhoused.

11 Local Food Hub ends Fresh Farmacy deliveries ahead of its upcoming closure.

13 Real Estate Weekly: Albemarle’s Comprehensive Plan is back in action.

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25 Preview: Michael Franti & Spearhead spread joy at Ting Pavilion on July 14.

27 The Works: Infinite Repeats provides hard-to-come-by space, gear, and expertise for artists.

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THIS WEEK

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If you’ve ever been to a hotel bar, you know the allure it holds. “It’s a public private place,” says Luke Barr, the author of Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, The Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure Class. “There’s a kind of glamour attached to that. It’s the liberation of travel—the feeling that rules don’t apply, the feeling that you could strike up a conversation with anyone, and who knows who they might be?”

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For this week’s cover story, we sent Richmond-based writer Matthew Stoss to six Charlottesville hotel bars, knowing he’d put his own idiosyncratic spin on reporting his visit. (He and I have been friends since college, when the only bar we regularly frequented was a truck stop off Route 11, the kind of place that, similar to a hotel bar, got more entertaining as day turned to night.)

Inspired by each of the locales, he tries on a new, slightly affected personality and conjures an imaginary meet-cute with a charming Francophile (exactly the kind of scenario a hotel bar makes possible), all in the name of uncovering what makes our own hotel bars—from Oakhurst’s lobby bar to the Omni’s newly renovated Conservatory—so alluring.

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COOL DOWN, TONE UP EVENT

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS WITH CARTWHEELS

FRIDAY, JULY 12

RED & RIGGS

07-19 | SOUTH OF HEAVEN PRESENTS: UGA BUGA WITH MURDERSOME AND ROAMING EYES

07-20 | THE FALSIES WITH 434 AND HEEMEYER 07-26 | WIZARD FEST

The Biggest Cville Sabroso Festival Ever!

Now at Ting Pavilion, this year’s family-friendly Sabroso will be 9 hours of music & dancing, twice as many food and artisan vendors as last year… twice as much fiesta fun! Come celebrate, and discover more about, the rich cultural heritages of our Latin American friends and neighbors from 20+ countries. Purchase your tickets in advance (kids are free).

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“It’s so important for people to understand the work is not complete and we need to stick together and work together to advance rights for everyone.”

Charlotte Gibson, president of the Charlottesville National Organization for Women in an NBC29 news report about the local chapter’s 58th anniversary celebration on July 7

NEWS

IN BRIEF

The name game

Three Charlottesville schools will have new names this upcoming school year. Venable and Clark elementary schools will be renamed to Trailblazer Elementary and Summit Elementary respectively. The Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center will retain its acronym, but with a slight change to Charlottesville Area Technical Education Center. New permanent signage is expected this August.

Higher hires

Graduate Student Workers at the University of Virginia have reached an agreement with administration following a months-long Cut the Checks campaign by the United Campus Workers of Virginia. According to the UVA branch of UCW, university leadership has agreed to hire nine to 10 new financial and administrative staff for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. “We will continue to keep a watchful eye on UVA’s executive administration’s actions, particularly on increases in department staff compensation, any further late or delayed payments, and the completion of these new hires before the end of the academic year,” shared @UCWVAUVA on X/Twitter on July 3.

Sad news

Local activist Brenda “Bee” Lambert died in an apparent suicide pact she entered with her husband James Shea Jr., who is being treated at UVA Hospital and is now in stable condition. Charlottesville Police discovered the elderly couple when conducting a welfare check at their home on Monte Vista Avenue on July 4. While Lambert was pronounced dead at the scene, Shea was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. CPD is still investigating the incident and has indicated no further details will be released at this time.

Countdown

The Virginia Department of Elections has certified primary election results, calling the 5th District in favor of challenger John McGuire on July 2. Incumbent Rep. Bob Good is expected to call for a recount in the coming days, with the deadline to file fast approaching.

While McGuire declared victory shortly after the June 18 primary, razorthin margins left the race too close to call prior to certification. DOE counts show McGuire eked out a win over Good by just 374 votes.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin congratulated and endorsed McGuire shortly after results were certified. “John is a patriot and will be a great congressman,” shared Youngkin on X/Twitter. “I fully endorse him and look forward to his victory in November.”

Though the primary results have been certified, the Good campaign isn’t down for the count yet. The congressman and his team have publicly questioned the integrity of the election and indicated he will call for a recount.

With the final vote totals coming in at 49.7 and 50.3 percent for Good and McGuire respectively, the results are well within the one percent margin needed for a recount. The 0.6 percent margin is just shy of the cutoff for the state to pay for the recount, meaning Good’s campaign will have to foot the bill.

Good has until July 12—10 days after the election results were officially certified—to file for a recount.

“Republican voters across the 5th District deserve to know that all legal votes have been accurately counted,” shared Good on X/Twitter on July 2. “We will vigorously pursue that objective over the coming days and weeks, as permitted by Virginia law.”

If the tally comes out in McGuire’s favor, Good will be the first Republican incumbent to lose a primary this election cycle.

Rep. Bob Good has served two terms as Charlottesville’s representative.

As of press time, Good’s Campaign Director Diana Shores has not responded to a request for comment.

Given the rightward lean of the district, whichever candidate is named the Republican nominee is expected to win the November general election. Both Good and

McGuire are extremely conservative, though the latter does not have a formal policy or platform section on his campaign website. The winner of the Republican primary will face Democratic nominee Gloria Witt on Election Day, November 5, 2024.

“Republican voters across the 5th District deserve to know that all legal votes have been accurately counted. We will vigorously pursue

that objective over the coming days and weeks, as permitted by Virginia law.”

REP. BOB GOOD

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Heavy gavel

Potential local impacts of recent SCOTUS decisions

By Catie Ratliff reporter@c-ville.com

Beyond the literal heat wave sweeping the United States, a swath of hot-button Supreme Court decisions has sent an already tumultuous political landscape into overdrive. To bring this national news to the local level, here are some of the Charlottesville-area implications of recent SCOTUS rulings on abortion access, federal regulations, homelessness, and presidential immunity:

Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine

On June 13, the Supreme Court ruled that access to the abortion medication mifepristone will remain unchanged. While the decision upholds current access to the prescription used in a majority of medication abortions in the United States, it does not offer any significant future protection against other efforts by anti-abortion groups to get mifepristone off the market.

Locally, Whole Woman’s Health Alliance and Amy Hagstrom Miller have been working to extend protections surrounding abortion access in Virginia and nationwide. For more information about WWHA and mifepristone access, read last week’s story, “Choice care.”

Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo

More than four decades of precedent were overturned by SCOTUS, with the potential to majorly restrict the regulatory powers of federal agencies.

In the June 28 decision, the Court held that “The Administrative Procedure Act requires courts to exercise their independent judgment in deciding whether an agency has acted within its statutory authority, and courts may not defer to an agency interpretation of the law simply because a statute is ambiguous; Chevron is overruled.”

Since SCOTUS’ ruling in Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. in 1984, the decision has been cited countless times to uphold the powers of federal agencies to create regulations around ambiguities in legislation. Specifically, Chevron has been a key case for upholding and enforcing regulations created by the Environmental Protection Agency.

With its leafy, mountainous landscape and abundant waterways, the Charlottesville area majorly benefits from EPA regulations and programs. The overturn of Chevron doesn’t undo those regulations, but it may enable future attempts at deregulation.

Based in Charlottesville, the Southern Environmental Law Center has expressed concern about the potential impacts of overturning Chevron. In a statement released promptly after the decision, SELC Litigation Director Kym Meyer said the “ruling sidelines the role of agency expertise, and instead shifts power to judges who do not have the expertise of agency staff who live and breathe the science, financial principles, and safety concerns that federal agencies specialize in.”

City of Grants Pass v. Jackson

Also on June 28, the Supreme Court made a major ruling on laws primarily pertaining to the unhoused. “The enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ prohibited by the Eighth Amendment,” held the Court.

The aforementioned laws prohibit the use of blankets, pillows, or boxes for shelter while sleeping within city limits.

With this decision, SCOTUS has upended national understandings of protections for the unhoused. In a presentation to Charlottesville City Council on June 17, several key players in the local housing scene and involved in the continuum of care for local unhoused people indicated that there is a continued and growing need for resources and shelter.

No local legislators have indicated support for laws similar to the ordinances passed by Grants Pass, but the SCOTUS decision may lay the groundwork for potential challenges to Charlottesville protections for the unhoused.

Last year, the lack of a year-round, lowbarrier shelter was a key element in City Manager Sam Sanders’ decision to lift the curfew at Market Street Park amid allega-

tions of police misconduct against unhoused people.

“I think we as a community at large know that we should prioritize individuals experiencing homelessness and do everything we can to reduce the impacts of that and how that plays out,” Sanders told C-VILLE in an interview last October. “The challenge of it is that we’re not all on the same page, we’re not all more or less willing to adapt to one agenda so that we can really accomplish what we probably could accomplish.”

Trump v. United States

Amid a series of legal difficulties for Donald Trump, the former president received a key victory that drastically changes the limits of presidential power.

“Under our constitutional structure of separated powers, the nature of Presidential power entitles a former President to absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority,” held the Court on July 1. “And he is entitled to at least presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts. There is no immunity for unofficial acts.”

The decision extends massive powers to the president, with the limits on the definition of “official acts” up for interpretation. Charlottesville is not directly mentioned in the decision, but the city has been a topic of frequent discussion in the presidential race between President Joe Biden and Trump. Local legal and political experts have also weighed in on the ruling.

“If not a deathblow [for American democracy] then a very damaging blow,” said University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato about the SCOTUS decision in an interview on CNN. “They [Trump allies] talk openly about a postConstitutional presidency.”

The curfew at Market Street Park was temporarily lifted last October.

NEWS

Fresh out

LFH ends Fresh Farmacy deliveries ahead of closure

By Catie Ratliff reporter@c-ville.com

After 15 years of operations, Local Food Hub will close its doors at the end of 2024. While leaders at the food accessibility nonprofit work to wrap up administrative tasks throughout the rest of the year, LFH’s Fresh Farmacy program will stop deliveries this month.

Since 2009, LFH has worked with farmers in and around the Charlottesville community to increase access to locally grown, fresh produce. The organization and its programming have shifted and grown over time but have become unsustainable according to the nonprofit.

LFH expanded its offerings significantly in recent years, increasing programming during the pandemic, furthering support for the Black Farmers Directory, and launching the Eastern Food Hub Collaborative.

“Although saying goodbye is not what any of us would have wanted, we do so with joy in our hearts for the opportunity to have served a community we care so much about,” said LFH Executive Director Laryssa Smith via email. “We believe strongly that the positive impact we leave behind will be carried into the future through the work of other organizations committed to food sovereignty and support of local growers.”

Charlottesville has several nonprofits and organizations working to address food insecurity and justice, but with the closure of LFH, a number of programs unique to or operated by LFH may be ending.

“Losing an organization like Local Food Hub is unquestionably a huge loss for the community and of course hits our farmers

and Fresh Farmacy recipients the hardest,” shared LFH Director of Development Lynsie Steele in a comment via email.

Fresh Farmacy—started by LFH and Blue Ridge Health District in 2015—provides households with limited resources and at risk for diet-related health problems with items from area farms and producers. The program gives Fresh Farmacy shares to patients with a “prescription,” supporting the initiative’s idea of food as medicine.

Recipients receive deliveries twice a month, with each dropoff including between six and nine items of fresh produce.

In 2020, deliveries for the Fresh Farmacy program increased 600 percent in order to address increased levels of food insecurity at the height of the pandemic. Last year, LFH distributed 40,000 pounds of local produce to 350 households through the Fresh Farmacy program.

Fresh Farmacy deliveries and programmatic operations will end on July 15 despite continued demand.

“Local Food Hub has in fact shared pertinent information with Fresh Farmacy recipients regarding other food equity nonprofits that offer similar programming to our Fresh Farmacy programming within the Charlottesville area,” said Steele.

For now, LFH is working to transfer programming to other organizations where possible and is calling on the community to continue to support local nonprofits.

The details are still unknown, but Steele said that “Local Food Hub is finalizing the details for Virginia Black Farmer Directory to be able to continue to live on after the closure of LFH.”

“Losing an organization like Local Food Hub is unquestionably a huge loss for the community and of course hits our farmers and Fresh Farmacy recipients the hardest.” LYNSIE

STEELE, LFH DIRECTOR

The Fresh Farmacy program ran nine years, providing hundreds of local households with “prescriptions” for produce.

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AC44 2.0?

Albemarle staff refining process for county master plan update

By Sean Tubbs

Albemarle County has spent the last two and a half years updating its Comprehensive Plan, a document required by state law for each locality to guide “adjusted and harmonious growth of the territory.”

For four and a half decades, Albemarle has used that plan to designate the vast majority of land in the county to be rural areas where intense development is discouraged and generally not allowed. As of the last plan update in 2015, growth is to be concentrated in the urban ring, U.S. 29 North, and Crozet. That’s about five percent of the county’s 726 square miles.

The current update goes by the name AC44 and had been expected to be completed by this fall. Two of four phases have been completed so far with input from hundreds of county residents, the Planning Commission, and elected officials.

“We processed this feedback and took the time to develop a structure to improve the clarity of the resulting document,” says Abbey Stumpf, the county’s manager of communications and public engagement.

This now results in a timeline that will see a public hearing and approval next year after another round of community engagement in the fall. But first, the PC was asked on July 9 whether they support what staff calls “refinements” to the process. Among these are a transition away from chapters for “plan elements” as well as fewer goals and objectives.

The number and clarity of objectives concern the Piedmont Environmental Council, an advocacy group that has worked to keep growth area boundaries intact since they were formed.

“It is not clear how the previously prepared draft goals will be revised into a single goal and whether or not some goals have been eliminated and new ones proposed,” says Rob McGinnis, Senior Land Use Field Representative for PEC. McGinnis says PEC is also concerned that there has been no direct engagement with the public over the summer while the staff has been working on a draft plan. The head of a pro-business group with much experience watching planning in Albemarle said he welcomes the new timeline. Neil Williamson of the Free Enterprise Forum says he hopes the refinements will lead to a more focused document with less room for interpretation of what the county wants the future to be.

“In the past, the comp plan was an amalgamation of all public comment received rather than a statement of direction from the elected body,” Williamson says. “We may not agree with all of the goals, objectives, and actions planned, but [we do] applaud making the hard choices that show direction rather than making everyone happy and saying nothing.”

Localities are not required to make major changes in their Comprehensive Plan. After some years of review, Fluvanna County has opted to re-adopt their 2015 plan with a few modifications. Greene County took a similar approach whereas Nelson County hired the Berkley Group to write a new document.

However, Albemarle has experienced much more change than those localities. Since 1980, the county’s population has more than doubled from 55,783 to an estimated 116,148 in 2023 as calculated by the Weldon Cooper Center at UVA.

Work on Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan update had been expected to wrap up this year, but staff has taken extra time to finalize plan goals. Community input will begin in the fall with possible adoption by next spring or summer.

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Espresso Martini at The Conservatory

Hotel Hotel Bar

BY MATTHEW STOSS PHOTOS BY TRISTAN WILLIAMS

An Ode to An Ode to

What is it,” Luke Barr wonders, “about the hotel bar?” I’m wondering, too, and that’s why I’ve asked Barr, a pro, to vamp about the romance and allure of hotel bars. He’s a former editor at Travel + Leisure magazine and the author of 2018’s Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, The Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure Class. It’s a book about how at the end of the 19th century Swiss hotelier César Ritz and French chef Auguste Escoffier created the modern hotel experience and, in a way, the modern hotel bar.

“You sort of feel like you’re enveloped in this slightly separate world, the world of the hotel,” Barr says. “Anything can happen.”

That helps make hotels and their bars reliable settings for novels, films, and our imaginations. Certainly mine. They’re pocket universes where rules, inhibitions, and even personalities can be fudged. Muster (or feign) unusual confidence through a persona or an alter ego or just a version of yourself that doesn’t get much use back in Ohio. I just think we’re all a little more interesting at a hotel bar.

“It’s a public private place. There’s a kind of glamour attached to that,” Barr says. “It’s the liberation of travel— the feeling that rules don’t apply, the feeling that you could strike up a conversation with anyone, and who knows who they might be?”

Barr and I chatted about this after I took myself on a date to see what it is about hotel bars … in Charlottesville. On a June Thursday night, I moseyed between six such venues to absorb ambience, drink extravagantly, and, hopefully, be your muse.

I had joked that I was out to meet a kindly dowager with a thing for blue-eyed writers. (We’re always looking for patrons.) That didn’t happen, though my vanity still believes it could have. I also would have settled for true love.

At the Oakhurst Inn’s Château Lobby Bar, she’d probably have shorter bangs and a lovely sense of Francophilia. The bartender here has crossbred a French 75 and a Tom

Collins to produce an unnamed-but-refreshing gin cocktail. I pretend it appears on a secret menu and set its coupe glass next to a complimentary print edition of The New York Times. I’m not sure what my persona is tonight but I tell myself it’s intriguing. When there isn’t live jazz at the piano, there’s Billie Holiday on a playlist. I bet someone’s got a cloche hat in the lost and found.

I can’t say what Ritz and Escoffier would’ve thought of the Oakhurst—I bet Barr could, but he’s in New York—but I’m 49 percent sure they would have recognized Kimpton The Forum Hotel. The lobby bar, The Aspen, has a benign grandeur that softens after dark. Because of the bar’s riff on a Corpse Reviver No. 2, I shall be infusing my own gin with chamomile. I’m sure I drank with at least one consultant, but I’d stay up late here to look for a furtive glance. Away from the airy ceilings and window walls of the lobby is The Forum’s second bar, The Good Sport. It’s cozier, dimmer, and appears to have had its golf course amputated. I have a shot and a beer and adjust my persona. The singing bartender’s mission statement is “I’m here to blow minds” and he claims to be the “last honest bartender” in town. It’s unclear what he means by that but we’re entertained nonetheless. He’s as subtle as a t-shirt cannon, but charismatic hotel bartenders have a lineage and are a good reminder to always order one last drink. Now, The Forum’s assistant food and beverage director Daniel Beedle will reinforce this point. Just before my night out, he had his turn to romanticize about hotel bars.

The Aspen at Kimpton The Forum Hotel Château Lobby Bar at Oakhurst Inn

Corpse Reviver No. 5 at The Aspen

The Trophy Room at the Graduate

the Hotel Bar the Hotel Bar

“I love the concept of transients,” Beedle says. “You’re constantly meeting new people and you’re in a social setting which is crafted and created by the music, the vibe, the food, the drinks, the town that you’re in, and it kind of percolates with chances and connections, and obviously I’m a complete hedonist.” Me, too, Daniel. Me, too. “I adore imbibing and drinks and food and conversation—and that’s the appeal.”

It is for us. For the proprietors, it’s more like this:

“If you were just a standalone brick-and-mortar restaurant, you [would] have to pay for absolutely all aspects of that,” Beedle says. “But if you were a restaurant within a hotel and the hotel owned you, [there would be] an offset cost based off of the room rates. … If you have a Michelin-star restaurant in your hotel, that’s an amenity, and therefore you can maybe tag on an extra $5 in rooms, but then you can also attract more people to the scene and charge less for the food and drinks.

“I would much rather have a packed lobby and a vibing bar, [a] big restaurant with lots of people and energy in it because that would create a total atmosphere for my hotel, which typically makes more money than the restaurant. So it’s crucial to the business model.”

Our friend Mr. Ritz knew this, too.

“If you go back to the origins,” Barr says, “the Savoy in London, the Ritz in Paris, César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier kind of inventing in the 1890s this idea of the luxury hotel, the luxury hotel restaurant—that all didn’t really exist, because previous to that, you had aristocrats,

and the wealthy in London would have clubs. They would go to private clubs, which were men only. When Ritz showed up, he was this continental European who was brought in to launch The Savoy, and his idea was to get away from this men’s club environment and welcome in women and welcome in foreigners and the nouveau riche. Pretty soon, you had this mixture of people in the hotel restaurant and by extension the lobby and the hotel in general where you had a mixing of celebrities and opera stars and aristocrats and nouveau riche Americans on the make.” (And Edward VII.)

“What Ritz realized was that was the appeal. The appeal was that people wanted to see the other people.”

I leave The Good Sport through The Forum’s lobby. The Aspen is full, moody and murmuring.

It’s mid-twilight when I wander out from a plaid elevator bank and into Graduate Charlottesville’s Trophy Room. (How did they know I always wanted to drink with L.L. Bean?)

This bar has a balcony nine floors up and I have a draft beer, joining the cafe lights, loveseats, and three enchanted couples. I end up making conversation with a heart-lorn 20-something. He knows someone who works here and he tells me about a girl. They like each other but right now it’s murky. We’re looking at the mountains and the low moon and listening to the hospital helicopters. He should be here with her instead.

Last call on Thursdays in this town could be later (he writes, selfishly). None of the hotel bars on my schedule

are open past 11pm. Two aren’t open past 9. This makes it hard to linger and harder to luxuriate. It’s 20 minutes or so to 10 and I have moseyed to The Draftsman’s bar, The Ridley. I listen to the air conditioning and wait for the bartender. A man and a woman, possibly in love, wait for a cheeseburger. They look like they’ve been at someone else’s outdoor wedding and they’ve just absolutely had it with other people. So they came here, squeezing in, like myself, perhaps a little too close to closing. But there’s always time for a $9 Stella. I covet the cheeseburger—in this burning overhead light, I swear it wants me, too—and remember that last call stalks all of us.

I don’t remember soon enough. The Omni’s Conservatory, my last stop, is already closed.

Without checking with Barr, I’m 51 percent sure Ritz and Escoffier would recognize this hotel bar. It’s Friday morning and I’ve returned for normal business hours. Two old men are already drinking. Duty insists that I join them. It’s an atrium, vast, glassy, and accessibly exotic. At night, there are shadows just where you’d want ’em. Like The Aspen, The Conservatory has an elegant horseshoe bar, but there’s a fountain. I imagine Sydney Greenstreet in a fez and think of my kindly dowager and then someone less ridiculous. Furtive glances could thrive here, too. She would be stylish and ask what I was writing. I would notice her bangs and ask about something French. Today, though, I’m okay with two old guys and a gentlemanly nod. They seem to know what it is about hotel bars.

The Conservatory at Omni Charlottesville

"Unnamed-but-refreshing gin cocktail" at Oakhurst Inn's Château Lobby Bar

The Ridley at The Draftsman Hotel

The Conservatory at Omni Charlottesville

CULTURE

FRIDAY 7/12 & SUNDAY 7/14

WINE GOGGLES

Inspired by Le Philtre, premiered at the Paris Opera in 1831, The Elixir of Love uncorks a romantic drama in the Italian countryside. The contemporary libretto is written by Felice Romani and stars a cheap bottle of red wine as the agent to activate affection. Nemorino, roused by the wine and blinded by love, boldly interrupts the marriage proposal of his lifelong friend Adina (Sarah Coburn). The playfully romantic tale is sung in Italian with English subtitles. $15–85, times vary. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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FRIDAY 7/12

RIBBONS AND BOWS

THROUGH 7/27

RUIN YOUR NIGHT

Experience the magic of Shakespeare at the Ruins, set among the historic remains of Governor James Barbour’s mansion, designed by Thomas Jefferson and destroyed by fire in 1884. Following a short hiatus due to wear and tear, the summer tradition (launched in 1990) returns with a performance of The Comedy of Errors, a collaboration between Barboursville Vineyards and Four County Players as a launch to the theater’s 52nd season. The outdoor affair offers picnic dinner kits from Palladio Restaurant, wine stations, and local food trucks. $25, 7:30pm. Barboursville Vineyards, access through Mansion Road off Governor Barbour Street. fourcp.org

July 10 –16, 2024

Get your dreamy, vintage groove on in tribute to pop queen Lana Del Rey at the Lust for Lana Dance Party, a rave-inspired evening for the coquette set. The soiree revolves around Del Rey’s Lust For Life album, released in 2017, and the promotional tour that followed. Baltimore sound and visual artist Amy Reid provides the soundscape and atmospherics. $20, 8:30pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Sarah Coburn

CULTURE THIS WEEK

Wednesday 7/10

music

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

Hard Swimmin’ Fish Trio. Final Whiskey Jar trio performance. After more than 15 years together, HSFish is closing up shop. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskey jarcville.com

Karaoke. Downtown C’ville’s longest-running karaoke party. Hosted by Jenn Deville. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Karaoke. Sing your heart out at Fiorano Karaoke. Easy sign-up and a booming sound system. Free, 9pm. Fiorano Restaurant and Bar, 5924 Seminole Trail Ste. 101, Barboursville. fioranomediterranean.com

Mike Rosensky Trio. Live jazz every Wednesday. Free, 8:30pm. Miller’s Downtown, 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. millersdowntown.com

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

Wim Tapley and The Cannons. Firmly rooted in Americana and dashed with catchy pop sensibilities, the swinging depths of neosoul, and a sprinkling of riotous horns.

The

$12–15, 8pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com words

Rare Book School Lecture. Prof. Emeritus Richard B. Sher discusses new views on the early publication history of Boswell’s The Life of Samuel Johnson. Free, 5:30pm. Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at UVA, 160 McCormick Rd. small.library.virginia.edu

etc.

Artist Trading Card Swap. A chance for local artists to get together and trade their artwork. All pieces must be 2.5 x 3.5 inches— other than that, anything goes. Free, 5:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.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. Raffles and exclusive merchandise to be earned. Free, 6pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing.com

The Company of Wolves It’s not the Little Red Riding Hood you knew and loved as a child: Director Neil Jordan turns the fairy tale into a sensual scary tale. $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Thursday 7/11 music

Berto and Vincent. Join Berto and Vincent for a night of wild flamenco rumba and Latin guitar. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

Bro Patrol. Groovin’ at Greencroft is back for another season of live and local music. All ages, open to the public, and free to all. Free, 5:30pm. The Greencroft Club, 575 Rodes Dr. greencroftclub.com

Corey Harris Band. Join renowned guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and band leader Corey Harris for a night of music under the stars at Rivanna Roots. With Jen Tal Duo. $14–17, 5pm. Rivanna River Company, 1518 E. High St. frontporchcville.org

Josh Mayo. Josh Mayo plays original acoustic tunes and classic favorites that are sure to get you movin’. Free, 5pm. Carter Mountain Orchard, 1435 Carters Mountain Trl. cartermountainorchard.com

Karaoke. Sing karaoke with us at Firefly Restaurant + Game Room every Thursday. Reservations recommended. Free, 8pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

Matthew O’Donnell. “The Blue Ridge Bard” is a cornerstone of the C’ville music scene. Free, 7:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskey jarcville.com

Thursday Jam with Steve Lanza. Steve hosts a gathering where you are invited to come and play along. Free, 8pm. Fiorano Restaurant and Bar, 5924 Seminole Trail Ste. 101, Barboursville. fioranomediterranean.com

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Little Shop of Horrors Suddenly, Seymour is … back! The Virginia Theatre Festival presents this cult-classic musical that has been delighting and disarming audiences for decades. $15–35, 7:30pm. Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu

classes

Paint and Sip. Rooftop views of the Blue Ridge. Tasty meals and drinks. New creative memories. $38, 7pm. Bar Botanical, 2025 Library Ave. Rooftop “4R”, Crozet. botanical fare.com

Paint + Sip. Paint a “summer citrus” design directly onto wine glasses. Paint, sip, repeat. $40, 6pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. blueridge brushes.com

etc.

Bent Theatre Improv. A hilarious evening of improv comedy where you make the show by shouting out suggestions. Free, 7pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Music Bingo. Listen to your favorite music, match the songs to the titles on your music bingo cards, and win great prizes. Free, 6pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmand winery.com

Friday 7/12

music

Beleza Duo. Join us for an evening of funkalicious samba soul—music that moves you from the inside out—with Madeline Holly-Sales on vocals and keys and Berto Sales on guitar, voice, and loops. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Brian Franke. Join us for live music and good food. Brian Franke is an independent award-winning singer-songwriter. Free, 8pm. Ace Biscuit & Barbeque, 600 Concord Ave.

Fridays After Five: 100 Proof Band. Go-Go, funk, soul, jazz, and R&B from veteran Virginia performers. With Waasi and Friends. Free, 5:30pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

Josh Mayo and Alex Bragg. Josh Mayo and his group of great musicians provide tunes to enjoy the sunset with outside of Högwaller Brewing. Free, 6pm. Högwaller Brewing, 1518 E. High St. hogwallerbrewing.com

Juliet McConkey and James Steinle. Juliet’s Virginia upbringing and James’s native Texan roots come together for an evening of sweet, sweet song. $5, 7pm. Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

Karaoke. See listing for Wednesday, July 10. Free, 9pm. Fiorano Restaurant and Bar, 5924 Seminole Trail Ste. 101, Barboursville. fioranomediterranean.com

Kendall Street Company. Join us for a wild night of dynamic jams and pure electric rock ‘n’ roll with Kendall Street Company and Hash. $15–150, 7pm. Pro Re Nata Brewpub & Music Hall, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpk., Crozet. prnbrewery.com

Lust for Lana Dance Party. Say “Yes” and meet us under C’ville Blvd. $15–20, 8:30pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Pamela Ryder. A thirty-year musical journey reflects a rich tapestry woven from Buffalo, Austin, Chicago, San Francisco, and Charlottesville—each city leaving an indelible mark on Ryder’s sound. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

Shane Click. Friday night out at DuCard Vineyards with music by Shane Click. Free, 5pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

The Wildmans. These young musicians are making their way in the American string-band scene. $15–18, 8pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

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Charlottesville Opera Presents: The Elixir of Love A rousing, fun, and romantic tale filled with beautiful melodies, joyous choruses, and lush vineyard vistas. $15–85, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Drag Queens from Mars. Join the fabulous queens—Cherry Possums, Bebe Gunn, and Amazon Rome—for a free night of drag performances. Free, 10pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com Little Shop of Horrors See listing for Thursday, July 11. $15–35, 7:30pm. Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu

Shakespeare at the Ruins: The Comedy of Errors This beloved, nationally-acclaimed collaboration between Barboursville Vineyards and central Virginia’s longest-running community theater returns. $25, 7:30pm. Barboursville Vineyards, 17655 Winery Rd., Barboursville. barboursvillewine.com

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Live Arts’ “Summer Teen Musical.” Expelled from school and sent off to the summer camp for half-bloods, troubled teen Percy—aka Perseus—Jackson discovers he’s a demigod. $16–20, 7:30pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org classes

Paint + Sip. Learn a variety of techniques and skills to render a “field of fireflies” scene. $38, 6pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com etc.

Puzzle Crawl. This puzzle crawl takes you to the breweries on Preston Avenue. Crack codes, solve puzzles, and enjoy some of Charlottesville’s best beers along the way. $15, all day. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Saturday 7/13 music

Berto Sales. Sounds of Brazil, Spain, and Latin America with Berto Sales. His unique fingerpicking style and contagious energy will have you tapping your feet. Free, 11am. Tavern & Grocery, 333 W. Main St. tavernandgrocery.com

Cake Fight. Join us for upbeat and fun bands every Saturday night. Gather your friends and family and join us for live music that you’ll want to dance to. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwood farmandwinery.com

Dalton and The Sheriffs. “The Zac(h)s” show. Celebrating the music of Zac Brown and Zach Bryan. Ages 18+. $20–25, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Drag Bonanza: Bebe’s Birthday Bash. A spectacular drag bonanza featuring your charismatic hosts, Bebe Gunn and Cherry Possums. Ages 16+. $12–20, 8:30pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Hungry Hard Luck Heroes. HHLH bring the Jimmy Buffett vibes, transforming the glass conservatory into Margaritaville for the night. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Josh Mayo and The House Sauce. Josh Mayo and his group of great musicians lay it down with fantastic originals and masterfully done covers. Free, 10pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Louis Smith and Ryan Wood. Louis and Ryan bring their incredible vibe in this upclose, unplugged Saturday session. No cover, only good times. Free, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

Night Teacher and Farewell Friend. Celebrate a night of music with two incredible performances. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potters craftcider.com

Porch Dogs. 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, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Queeraoke. Welcome to Queeraoke—a place where everyone can belt it all out. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. The Wavelength. Late nite music and mayhem. Free, 10:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskey jarcville.com

dance

‘80s Dance Party. ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s tunes to get you busy on the dance floor. Free, 9pm. Fiorano Restaurant and Bar, 5924 Seminole Trail Ste. 101, Barboursville. fioranomediterranean.com

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Little Shop of Horrors See listing for Thursday, July 11. $15–35, 7:30pm. Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu

Shakespeare at the Ruins: The Comedy of Errors See listing for Friday, July 12. $25, 7:30pm. Barboursville Vineyards, 17655 Winery Rd., Barboursville. barboursville wine.com

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical See listing for Friday, July 12. $16–20, 7:30pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

Summer lovin’

Michael Franti & Spearhead brings sunny vibes to the Pavilion

By Thomas Crone arts@c-ville.com

For Michael Franti and his band Spearhead, summers are about touring across America. Churning out smiley hits like “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “The Sound of Sunshine Going Down,” the singer, musician, and documentarian says he typically performs about 60 shows timed to coincide with outdoor amphitheater opportunities, mixed with a few club and theater gigs.

The annual U.S. shows allow Franti to flex his musical talent, while maintaining business interests around the world during the rest of the year, including an ever-growing hotel and service industry role in Bali. Bouncing between being an artist and an entrepreneur can be a challenge for Franti.

“I shift gears between everything that has to do with the hotel and everything else I do in music and film,” says Franti. “With the hotel, we have over 100 employees now and a lot of what I do is working with the team there.”

The family-run retreat is called Soulshine Bali, and the vibe is in line with the messages that Franti and Spearhead have been channeling over the years: a positive approach to life and the human connection.

“I’m super passionate about both,” Franti says. “I do feel that the ultimate pinnacle of music, where the rubber meets the road, is when the music is played to an audience and you see the reaction and feel the reaction. It’s humbling.”

Franti’s music has taken him through a variety of settings, from early punk and industrial bands (like The Beatnigs 1986 to 1990) to hip-hop (notably the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy 1991 to 1993) to Spearhead. The group’s shimmering, invigorating sound is characterized by a soul/ rock/reggae amalgam perfected over the band’s 30-year history.

Even with months on the road and his hotelier responsibilities, Franti still finds time for studio work, sometimes just plugging his guitar into a simple recorder and working remotely.

“I love the studio,” he says, estimating that he puts thoughts and music down some 250 days a year. His most recent batch of creative work resulted in the completion and release last November of his latest album, Big Big Love, and his current Togetherness tour.

“Togetherness is the central theme in all the songs on our latest record Big Big Love,” Franti says about the tour. “How do we get that feeling of togetherness, that feeling of closeness, that we so often overlooked and took for granted but now has become so important?” he asks. “How do we bridge these gaps so that people can feel close to

“I

one another again? I want to really use my music and my time in my life to bring closeness to people and help them feel like they’re not alone in this world.”

The excitement and sense of community that comes with getting back on tour post-pandemic is something Franti feels deeply. “I went from touring half the year, to mostly the summer months, to not being able to tour at all with COVID,” says Franti. “But when it was taken away, I went into a dark place for a while. Now on the other side of that, I have this incredible gratitude to do this thing we do. There’s a renewed sense of purpose because we all, at some point, go into a dark place.”

He says the hardest part of touring is being away from loved ones—the toll it takes on a family and on the performers. “There’s a general wear and tear on your body and on your mind,” he says. “Physically, you get tired. And as many people as you play for in an evening, you’ll always end up alone in a

hotel room or your bunk on the bus. Loneliness can be a real thing.”

Despite the challenges, the multi-talented artist is grateful that his music and his business endeavors allow him to travel the planet in a way that few get to experience.

“I’ve always had a lust for finding a new corner of the world, meeting people and experiencing new cultures,” he said. “Architecture, art, and natural wonders … I’ve had an incredible opportunity to see these places and play.”

Prepare for happiness when Michael Franti & Spearhead take the stage on Sunday.

CULTURE THIS WEEK

DIY Watercolor Sketchbooks. Learn the basics of bookbinding by making your own watercolor sketchbook. Ages 16+. $60, 10:30am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Drawing and Painting with Classical MuListen to music. Learn about the composers. Paint what you hear. $80, 11am. Rose’s Inspiration Station, 2025 Library Ave., Crozet. piedmontplacecrozet.com

15th Anniversary Celebration. To commemorate this milestone by way of thanking you, the Shelton family extends an invitation to come and celebrate the institution of cidermaking. Free, 2pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends. Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session. Join us for the most comfortable of Sundays as we invite some of the friendliest musicians you will ever meet to have a ceilidh. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Second Sunday Bluegrass Jam. All levels, all ages, all instruments. Come join the fun. Free, 2pm. Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

The Jazz Connection. Jazz quartet playing standards and occasional originals, with occasional guest performers. Free, 6pm. Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave. kardinal hall.com

Tommy Prine. Sonically merging together a colorful patchwork of musical influences and lyrically exploring existential questions and emotional experiences. $20–23, 7:30pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Celebration of Tales. Hear diverse and enchanting stories from Native American, African American, Appalachian, and Latinx cultures and learn the craft yourself through workshops at this second annual storytelling festival. Free, 10am. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

John Kelly and Scuffletown. Come to DuCard Vineyards for our LobsterPalooza with Cousins Maine Lobster and music by John Kelly and Scuffletown. $10–15, noon. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

WTJU Vinyl Takeover. Your favorite WTJU Radio DJs are back for six full hours of vinyl that will keep you grooving and relaxing all day long. Free, noon. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

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Charlottesville Opera Presents: The Elixir of Love See listing for Friday, July 12. $15–85, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. the paramount.net

Little Shop of Horrors See listing for Thursday, July 11. $15–35, 2pm. Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu classes

MRC Rummage Sale. Come out for deals on used gear of all sorts. Everything is priced to move and we’ll be open to haggling. Free, 11am. Music Resource Center, 105 Ridge St. musicresourcecenter.org Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind A princess is determined to save her homeland from certain destruction in this Studio Ghibli classic. $10, 10:45am. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Puzzle Crawl. See listing for Friday, July 12. $15, all day. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

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

Sunday 7/14 music

David Kulund and Matty Metcalfe. DuCard Vineyards has wine, views, and music by David Kulund and Matty Metcalfe. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

Lisa Carter with The Wavelength. Enjoy great wine and music with friends in the tropics of Free Union. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Michael Franti & Spearhead. Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist, and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows. With Trevor Hall & The Great In-Between. $65, 6pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

Michael Johnson. Michael Johnson has been playing country, worship, rock, and a range of music for the last 20 years. Enjoy the sounds of the acoustic guitar while you dine. Free, 1pm. Fiorano Restaurant and Bar, 5924 Seminole Trail Ste. 101, Barboursville, Virginia. fioranomediterranean.com

Amigurumi Bees. Come with basic crochet knowledge and leave with a cute bee and a bamboo crochet hook. Ages 12+. $25, 12:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Crochet for Beginners. Learn beginner crochet techniques, leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth. Ages 12+. $25, 11am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.com

Macramé 101. Through this class students will learn the basics of macramé and leave with a plant hanger and other goodies. Ages 12+. $35, 2:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Paint and Sip Watercolor Class. Local watercolor artist and painter Juliette Swenson will be guiding a watercolor class at the Tasting Room. All skill levels welcome. There will be several options to paint. Free, 5pm. Tasting Room and Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr., Scottsville. mountidareserve.com

Paint + Sip. Learn a variety of techniques and skills to render a “garden walk” scene. $38, 3pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. blueridgebrushes.com

etc.

Jaws Take a bite out of life with Steven Spielberg’s shark story, the movie that invented the “summer blockbuster.” $10, 11am. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Paint by Numbers. Join us for a self-guided paint-by-number session to explore your creative side at your own pace. Free, 1pm. Cake Bloom, 705 W. Main St. cake bloom.com

Puzzle Crawl. See listing for Friday, July 12. $15, all day. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Trivia with Olivia. Live trivia every other Sunday. Free, 2pm. The Good Sport, 540 Massie Rd. thegoodsporttaproom.com

Twister. Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton star in this 1996 blockbuster, co-starring Jami Gertz and Cary Elwes. $10, 6pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Monday 7/15

music

Berto and Vincent . Come join us for an evening of Spanish rumba and Latin guitar with Berto Sales and Vincent Zorn. Free, 6:30pm. South and Central Latin Grill, 946 Grady Ave., Ste. 104. southandcentralgrill.com

Betty Jo’s Boogie Band. Live boogie band with a horn section and all. Free, 7:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com

DG3. Gin and jazz in the Château Lobby bar. DG3 is a jazz trio that showcases modern music and modern takes on classic jazz standards. Free, 5:30pm. Oakhurst Inn, 100 Oakhurst Cir. oakhurstinn.com

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Salsa Dance Night. DJ Rafa will be spinning the latest in salsa and Latin-inspired dance cuts in the dance floor area of the bar. Come feel the heat and move. Free, 9pm. Fiorano Restaurant and Bar, 5924 Seminole Trail Ste. 101, Barboursville. fioranomediterranean.com etc.

GoT Trivia on Tap. Hosted by the amazing Olivia. Reservations recommended. Free, 7pm. Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery - Charlottesville, 520 Second St. SE. threenotchdbrewing.com

Gremlins Don’t get them wet, don’t feed them after midnight, no bright lights—eh, rules were made to be broken, right? $10, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Tuesday 7/16

music

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears. Black Joe Lewis is the realest motherfucker there is. With Shane Guerrette. $20, 8pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Karaoke. Sign up and sing your favorite songs. Hosted by Thunder Music. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. Vincent Zorn. Vincent Zorn performs solo wild flamenco rumba. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

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Little Shop of Horrors See listing for Thursday, July 11. $15–35, 7:30pm. Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu etc.

Dial M For Murder in 3D. Penniless Ray Millard plots to bump off his wealthy wife (Grace Kelly) for her fortune—but fate has other plans. $7, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

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

Music Bingo. Prizes to be won. Hosted by King Trivia. Free, 7pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing.com Poker Night. Test your luck and skill at our hold’em poker night. Free, 7pm. Fiorano Restaurant and Bar, 5924 Seminole Trail Ste. 101, Barboursville. fioranomediterranean.com

Print perfect

Infinite Repeats studio in Belmont is equipped with creativity

By Julia Stumbaugh arts@c-ville.com

Printmaking is a messy art requiring space that isn’t always available at home. Artists Thomas Dean and Jeremy Taylor are hoping to help solve this problem at Infinite Repeats, a gallery and studio that offers creatives the space and equipment to work on their projects, including screen printing, etching, and risograph printing.

“It’s a great opportunity for a lot of folks who live in a tiny apartment in Charlottesville and don’t have room for a giant etching press and the facilities to wash out everything,” says Dean, who is the managing director at Infinite Repeats. “We know printmakers who are working out of their kitchen sinks.”

The musician and illustrator first became interested in printmaking when designing merchandise for his band, eventually becoming a full-time screen-printer who has designed posters for The Southern Café & Music Hall and The Jefferson Theater. He currently prints shirts under his brand Lostwoods Prints. Dean found a like-minded

creative partner in Infinite Repeats’ studio manager Taylor, an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art at PVCC who earned an MFA in printmaking from UNC Chapel Hill. Together they turned warehouse space next to Visible Records in Belmont into a community printmaking studio and venue.

The partners added plumbing, electricity, and large sinks where artists can wash out screens. Other printmaking equipment includes an etching press that allows artists to attempt more ambitious pieces than would be allowed by smaller presses, as well as locally built shirt presses that offer customization for printing on clothing.

Membership with Infinite Repeats offers artists 24/7 access to the space and the equipment inside. Although artists usually provide their own materials, including ink, screens, and shirts, the studio offers printmaking opportunities that Taylor and Dean say are not fully available at UVA or PVCC, and they hope to attract working artists to use Infinite Repeats in their practice. “It’s really hard, as a printmaker, to find this gear that we have,” says Taylor.

Several local artists have already taken advantage of the space, including Emily Ruth

Prints and DEUS DETRITUS, whose work can be seen at area farmers’ markets.

Infinite Repeats versatility also allows for hosting events such as The Fruit Market with Critter Butts and Baker No Baker, which was held in conjunction with Visible Records’ punk rock tribute to the former Charlottesville venue Magnolia House. “I think it was important for us to have a community space for making things, but also a community space for gathering and events and music,” says Dean.

For those who want to learn the craft, Infinite Repeats offers workshops targeted toward beginners. June classes included lessons on shirt screen printing, creating zines with risograph printing, and an all-ages linocut workshop accessible to kids.

“We want to break that barrier to getting people excited about it and show them the possibilities of, being in front of the press, what it can do,” says Dean. “And then the wheels start turning: ‘Oh, I can do this.’ You start coming up with a lot of ideas once you get into it.”

More information about Infinite Repeats can be found on Instagram @infiniterepeatsworldwide.

“It’s really hard, as a printmaker, to find this gear that we have.”

JEREMY TAYLOR

At Infinite Repeats printmaking studio, Thomas Dean and Jeremy Taylor welcome makers of all ages to their versatile community art space.

TRISTAN WILLIAMS

RESTAURANT WEEK ™

MONDAY, JULY 15THSUNDAY, JULY 21ST

THE HOW TO’S

The very first C-VILLE Restaurant Week had foodies buzzing and tables filling up faster than a top chef can slice a ripe tomato. Ditto for this one in winter 2024. Getting in on the fun is easy–but it requires a little planning. Here’s how.

STEP 1:

Mark your calendar for Monday, JULY 15thSunday, JULY 21ST

STEP 2:

Peruse the menus from the participating restaurants to decide which ones suit your fancy. With so many participating, you can’t visit one every night!

STEP 3:

Call each restaurant directly to make your reservation, and mention that you’re coming in specifically for Restaurant Week. Reservations are first-come, first-served and chefs report that interest has been running high, so don’t tarry.

STEP 4:

Show up on time, and make sure you’re dressed to make your mama proud, since some of the participating establishments have dress codes.

STEP 5:

Make sure you order off the special “Restaurant Week” menu, as some of the participating restaurants will also offer their regular—i.e. more expensive— menu. (Everyone will be dismayed, and you might end up washing dishes, if you order the $65 flaming surf and turf that’s not part of the special prix fixe menu.)

STEP 6:

Savor your meal, and when paying your bill, please remember that drinks, tax and tips are not included.

JULY RESTAURANT WEEK

JULY 15TH - JULY 21ST

APPETIZER - CHOICE OF

Simple Salad, Caesar Salad, Soup of the Day

ENTREE - CHOICE OF

Sampson's All American Burger

slab bacon, 7oz beef patty, american cheese, egg, comeback sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and Ralph Sampson’s steak sauce

Frickin' Good Chicken Sandwic h crispy fried or grilled chicken breast, house ranch, pickle chips, comeback sauce

Wahoo Cheesesteak

chopped steak, beer cheese, sweet peppers, grilled onion

DESSERT - CHOICE OF

Bread Pudding

bourbon marinated banana, walnuts, caramel, vanilla ice cream

Carrot Cake caramel, carrot

BEVERAGE SUGGESTIONS

Beer - Three Notch’d Ralph’s House N Juicy Haze IPA / 8

Wine - Bolt Rosé / 9 / 14 / 43

Cocktail - Pineapple Pivot Martini / 16

APPETIZERS

Edamame

Seaweed Salad

Kani Salad

Shanghai Spring Roll

Salt & Pepper Calamari

Ahi Tuna Chip

Gyoza

Shumai

Duck/Pork Bao

MAKI ROLL

sum mer restaurant week '2 4

$ 35 dinner

p i c k o n e o f e a c h

steak tartare

filet, focaccia, pickle

peach carpaccio

goat cheese, almond, pea tendril

heirloom tomato toast

corn, shallots, soft herbs

halibut

beurre blanc, potato, chive

steak frites

flank, frites, bordelaise +9 for filet mignon

tagliatelle

corn ajo blanco, cherry tomato, pecorino

lemon pound cake red velvet cake

*meat and fish served undercooked may increase your risk of foodborne illness

RESTAURANT WEEK

JULY 15-21, 2024

3 course meal includes your choice of a starter, entree + dessert

$35 per person plus tax + gratuity

featured cocktails

PINK GROUSE $12

cirrus vodka, lemon, grenadine, sparkling wine

CLASSIC DAIQUIRI $12

vitae platinum rum, lime

starter

SUMMER SALAD

aruglua, black kale, blood orange, candied pecans, shaved jicama, chevre, pink peppercorn vinaigrette

CHESAPEAKE OYSTERS

on the half shell, mignonette sorbet, cocktail sauce sorbet, finger lime pearls

CROQUETTES

goat cheese, cassava, pasilla pepper jam

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entree

ROCKFISH

pan seared, sea beans, heirloom tomato

NEWPORT STEAK

grilled tri-tip, fingerling potatoes, red wine + porcini demi glace

OYSTER MUSHROOMS

southern fried, polenta, apple gastrique

BUCATINI

house-made, pesto cream, smoked duck

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PANNA COTTA passionfruit POTS DE CREME chocolate

RESTAURANT WEEK

FIRST COURSE

CAULIFLOWER WINGS

Tossed in salsa Valentina, cilantro dressing, pickled red onions, cilantro

CEVICHE AL MEZCAL*

White fish, calamari, red peppers, dried chile, serrano, cucumber, shallot, cilantro.

SECOND COURSE

SHRIMP AND GRITS

Gumbo shrimp, morita cheesy grits, smoked pico salsa

SALMON RISOTTO (MEXICAN STYLE)

Rice, shiitake mushrooms, Chihuahua cheese, shallots, garlic, oregano, mezcal, pico de gallo, Manchego grated cheese

THIRD COURSE

TRES LECHES

Sponge cake with strawberries soaked in a mixture of condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream, crispy cookie crumbs

CHURROS

Cajeta filled churros, whipped cream, topped with kahlua-beailes rum sauce, crispy cookie crumbs

1331 West Main Street

1331 West Main Street 434-995-5047

MON $4 Margaritas

TUE $4 Premium Drafts

THU $6 Martini

FRI $6 Sangria

SAT $7 Cocktails

SUN $5 Wine b y the glass

www.figuva.com

Restaurant Week

July 2024, $35

STARTER

CHARGRILLED OYSTERS

Half dozen oysters, French bread, garlic butter, parmesan cheese.

CUCUMBERS AND WATERMELON GAZPACHO (VEG, VG, GF) Garlic, onions, celery, mint.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (V)

With pimento cheese and sweet tomato jam.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (V)

With pimento cheese and sweet tomato jam.

SPINACH GOAT CHEESE SALAD (V)

Organic spinach, spring mix, carrots, almonds, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, pickled onions.

MAIN

JAMBALAYA (GF)

Pulled chicken, celery, andouille sausage, peppers. Served with rice.

TROUT WITH LEMON HERB BUTTER

Pan fried trout fillet, walnut spinach mushroom risotto, lemon garlic butter sauce.

CAST IRON SKILLET LAMB CHOPS(GF)

Grass-fed lamb chops, served with couscous, sauteed organic kale, garlic rosemary sauce.

CAST IRON SKILLET LAMB CHOPS(GF)

Grass-fed lamb chops, served with couscous, sauteed organic kale, garlic rosemary sauce.

BASIL PESTO RIGATONI (V)

Tomatoes, onions, cremini mushrooms. Served with creamy basil garlic sauce.

BASIL PESTO RIGATONI (V)

Tomatoes, onions, cremini mushrooms. Served with creamy basil garlic sauce.

VEGAN PIE (V,V G,GF)

Cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant, cremini mushrooms, red potatoes, organic kale, phyllo dough, caramelized onions.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed kale, red wine gravy.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed kale, red wine gravy.

COMPOTE

“Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.”

RESTAURANT WEEK MENU

JULY 15-21, 2024

630 RIVERSIDE SHOPS WAY, STE.100 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911

WWW.MAPLEPINECVILLE.COM

TEL: (434) 266-9733

STEP1: CHOOSE A STARTER

AVOCADO FRESH ROLL (VEGAN) COCONUT SHRIMP

THAI SAMOSA (CURRY PUFF) (VEGAN)

TOFU PANCAKE (VEGAN)

SEAFOOD SALAD

STEP2: CHOOSE A MAIN

SHRIMPS TOMYUM NOODLE SOUP* SPICY LEMONGRASS INSTANT NOODLE CREAMY SOUP WITH SHRIMPS, CABBAGES, MUSHROOM, CILANTRO, SCALLION.

BEEF RIB YELLOW CURRY* SOUTHERN THAI STYLE GAREE CURRY(YELLOW CURRY),BRAISED BEEF RIB, BONE-IN, CUMIN RICE.

FISH PAD-CHA***

STIR-FRIED RED CURRY SAUCE WITH FISH, RHIZOME, RED PEPPER, ONION, BAMBOO, YOUNG PEPPER CORN, BASIL LEAVES. SERVED WITH JASMINE RICE

THAI STEWED BEEF

THAI STYLE STEWED BEEF. LIGHT TOMATOES BROTH IS RELEASING SUPERB FLAVORS WITH POTATOES, CARROT, ONION, CILANTRO AND THAI HERB. SERVE WITH JASMINE RICE

CHINESE STYLE ROASTED DUCK(NO BONE)

ROASTED DUCK TOP WITH CHINESE STYLE GRAVY SAUCE, CUCUMBER, RADISH, SCALLION, SPINACH, SERVED WITH SPICY SOY SUACE AND JASMINE RICE .

*WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO TAKEOUT ALL THE BONE, BUT PLEASE STILL BECAREFUL!!

STEP3: CHOOSE A DESSERT

THAI CASSAVA CAKE WITH COCONUT (VEGAN) BAKED CASSAVA, SHREDDED COCONUT, COCONUT FLAKE

MANGO STICKY RICE(VEGAN)

ICE CREAM “LOCAL HOMESTEAD CREAMERY”

ESPRESSO-CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM

PINEAPPLE-COCONUT ICE CREAM

COOKIES & CREAM ICE CREAM

VANILLA CLASSIC ICE CREAM

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE ICE CREAM

BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM

LEMON COOKIE ICE CREAM

ROCKY ROAD VANILA FUDGE ICE CREAM

Maru Downtown RESTAURANT WEEK

JULY 15, 2024 - JULY 21, 2024

$35 PER PERSON

STARTER

CHONGPO MUK SALAD

Mixed green salad with mung bean jelly and house ginger honey soy dressing (GF/V)

MODEUM YACHE JEON

Korean fried fritter made with vegetable medley (GF/V)

KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN

Traditional | Naked | Soy Garlic | Spicy Gochu

ENTREES

KOREAN BBQ PLATE

Galbi| Bulgogi Beef | Spicy Pork | Chicken | Pork Belly Served with rice, lettuce wraps and & banchan.

HAEMUL BOKKEUM

Mixed seafood medley on hot sizzling plate. Served with rice.

DOLSOT BIBIMBAP

A bed of rice, topped with a medley of vegetables in a sizzling hot stone bowl with your choice of beef, spicy pork, chicken (GF) OR tofu (V/GF).

DESSERT

OMIJA TEA

Chilled magnolia tea served with sweet Korean cookies (V)

MOCHI ICE CREAM

Sweet rice mochi filled with flavor ice cream

Please ask your server for gluten-free and vegan substitutions 20% gratuity fee will be automatically added to checks.

FIRST COURSE

•arancini: crispy fried risotto, fresh mozz, chunky tomato sauce

• apple + pear salad: mesclun + frisee greens, candied pecans, blue cheese, honey balsamic vinaigrette

• hot artichoke + spinach dip: mozz, roasted garlic, tortilla chips

SECOND COURSE

• fire + smoke pasta: grilled chicken, fire + smoke sauce, asparagus, edamame, garlic butter, pecorino romano, fettuccine

• mediterananian fusion pizza: crushed tomatoes, mozz, italian sausage, spinach, spanish onions + garlic puree

• bbq baby back ribs: 18-hour pork ribs, cornbread, coleslaw

THIRD COURSE

• cheesecake: new york style, whipped cream, strawberry

• classic brownie: chocolate brownies, vanilla ice cream, salted chocolate sauce

• chocolate chip bread pudding: generous portion of chocolate and love, smothered with banana and maple goodness

RESTAURANT WEEK 2024 MENU

Please choose one cheese fondue. Served with artisan breads and seasonal fruit and veggies for dipping.

Green Goddess Cheddar

Aged Cheddar, Emmenthaler, Lager Beer, Garlic, Green Goddess, Black Pepper

Choose one cheese fondue from our dinner menu.

Our selection of premium cured meats, artisan crackers and accompaniments. $12.95

Classic Alpine Gruyère, Raclette, Fontina, White Wine, Garlic, Nutmeg

So nice you can dip it twice, first in cheese, then in a selection of six savory toppings. $4.95

All entrées include seasonal vegetables and signature dipping sauces.

Lover’s Delight

Herb-crusted Chicken

• Brown Sugar Bourbon Rub Steak

• Atlantic Salmon Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Eat Your Veggies Zucchini Asparagus Mini Sweet Peppers Impossible™ Polpettes Wild Mushroom Ravioli

• Add a lobster tail to your entrée. 14.99 •

Our entrées can be prepared with any of the premium cooking styles listed below.

Bourguignonne Canola Oil, Panko, Sesame Tempura Batter

Coq au Vin Burgundy Wine, Mushrooms, Scallions, Garlic

Mojo Caribbean-Inspired, Garlic, Cilantro, Citrus

Cast Iron Grill Tabletop Grilling

Served with a variety of sweet treats and fresh fruits. Choose one chocolate fondue per cooktop.

Candy Bar

The creamy flavor of milk chocolate, caramel and crunchy peanut butter are swirled with butterscotch schnapps and Baileys® Irish Cream.

Choose one chocolate fondue to complete your meal. See our dessert menu for all the decadent details.

Cream Puffs, Macarons, Cheesecake

$3.50 Each | $9.50 For All Three

$35 per person Tax and gratuity not included.

Dark & Dulce

The rich flavor of dark chocolate is melted with dulce de leche and finished with sea salt

R ESTAURANT WEEK | 2024

Dinner

SMALL PLATES

C RAB CAKES

Roasted shallot remoulade

GRILLED WINGS

Maple, harissa

CHEESE BOARD

Meadow Creek Farm cheeses, Preservation Society fig spread, bread

TUNA TARTAR*

Wasabi cream, crispy wonton

SMOKED TROUT TARTINE

Capers, tarragon, lemon zest, horseradish cream

CHARRED SAUSAGES

pickled mustard seed, dijon, grilled bread, pickles

SOUPS & SALADS

S OUP OF THE DAY

CAESAR

Caesar dressing, tomatoes, parmesan, croutons ADD CHICKEN 4 | HARD-BOILED EGG 2

AHI TUNA NIÇOISE*

Greens, egg, confit tomato, tapenade vinaigrette, herb potatoes, string beans

R OASTED TRUFFLED FINGERLING POTATOES

GRILLED WILD MUSHROOMS

Tarragon aioli

MAC & CHEESE

Applewood-smoked bacon

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Olive oil, chimichurri sauce

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Local honey

A LITTLE BIGGER

P RIME STEAK FRITES*

Chimichurri, tarragon aioli, confit vegetables, fries

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

Nashville hot, ho use pickles, ranch SALMON

Roasted fennel, caper beurre blanc

CONSERVATORY BURGER*

6oz beef patty, pimento cheese, crispy country ham, house pickles, challah bun, fries SUB BEYOND BURGER

GRILLED CHEESE

Fontina cheese, brie, fig spread, arugula, sourdough, fries

SHRIMP AND GRITS

Ham, tomato, cajun spices, parmesan cheese

BLUE ZONE BOWL

Baby kale, dried cranberries, edamame, roasted sweet potato, house vinaigrette, farro ADD CHICKEN 4 | HARD-BOILED EGG 2

CHOOSE ONE

DECADENT

G EARHART’S FLOURLESS

CHOCOLATE CAKE

Salted caramel, citrus, berries, chocolate bark

VIRGINIA PIE

Seasonal selection, serves two-ish

CONSERVATORY CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Our riff for the day, ask your server

Gluten-friendly bread available upon request. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats / poultry / seafood / shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please notify us of any food allergies. Prices do not include 20% service charge

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KITCHEN & WINE BAR

FIR St COURSE

Classic Caesar Salad: romaine hearts, garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano

Mixed Lettuces Salad: grapes, red onion, toasted almonds, Manchego cheese, Sherry vinaigrette

Tomato Gazpacho: local tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, onion, garlic, bread, olive oil

Melon and Cucumber Salad: crispy prosciutto, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano

Orzo’s Hummus: chickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil & garlic, served with ABC baguette

MAIN COURSE

Spaghetti Pomodoro: tomato, garlic, basil, Parmigiano, olive oil

Peasant Beef & Pork Bolognese: rigatoni pasta, pomodoro, chili flakes, cream

Summer Risotto: arborio rice, smoked corn broth, cherry tomatoes, basil, parmesan butter

Braised Lamb Pappardelle: egg pasta, tomatoes, green olives, fennel, pecorino toscano

Crispy Chicken Leg Confit: garlic aioli, warm potato salad with chorizo, olives, egg, piquillo pepper, Sherry vinaigrette

Grilled NY Sirloin Steak (Add $7): buttered mashed potatoes, honey glazed carrots, espelette, brandy peppercorn sauce

Roasted Atlantic Cod (Add $7): chorizo butter, Moorish chickpea & spinach stew

DESSERT

Semisweet Chocolate Pot de Crème: whipped cream, shaved chocolate

Spanish Olive Oil & Rosemary Cake: lemon curd, whipped cream

Classic Tiramisu: espresso soaked lady fingers, Kahlua Mascarpone, cocoa powder

Mango Sorbet: fresh berries

RESTAURANT WEEK MENU

Three Courses starting at $35.00 plus drinks, tax and service

416 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA

Open Daily 4:00 - 9:00pm (434) 975-ORZO

JULY RESTAURANT WEEK

Monday, July 15th - Sunday, July 21st

APPETIZER - CHOICE OF:

SKILLET CORNBREAD honey, cracked black pepp er, chives, whipped butter

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

roasted corn, Cajun for Fried Green Tomatoes, mixed greens

SHRIMP COCKTAIL lemon, bourbon cocktail sauce

ENTREE - CHOICE OF:

CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

4 pcs fried chicken thighs, cheddar waffles, honey butter bourbon maple syrup

SHRIMP AND GRITS

sauteed shrimp, cheesy grits, andouille sausage, smoked bacon, red eye gravy

BOURBON STREET PASTA (with option to add salmon +10) cajun cream, penne, tomato, spinach, mushrooms

DESSERT - CHOICE OF:

BANANA BREAD PUDDING CHEF’S SEASONAL CRÈME BRÛLÉE

BEVERAGE SUGGESTIONS

BEER - Ridley IPA by Three Notch’d / 9 / 12

WINE - Barboursville Viognier / 16 / 25 / 78

COCKTAIL - Pineapple Lime Martini / 14

HOURS

SUNDAY - THURSDAY 7 AM–10 PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7 AM–12 AM

(434) 326-5032

3550 Blenheim Rd, Charlottesville, VA

RESTAURANT WEEK

Pretzel Bites

Handmade from an authentic German recipe, served with whole grain mustard and cider cheese

Fried Dill Pickle Chips

Served with Sriracha aioli

Chicken Wings

Four jumbo wings served with celery and house-made ranch or blue cheese. Choose your style: Straight up - seasoned & fried to crispy perfection, Tossed in house-made BBQ sauce, or Tossed in house-made honey mustard

Grilled Caesar Wedge

Romaine wedge, house-made Caesar, parmesan

LIGHT BITES MAINS

Chicken Sandwich Smashburger

Crispy boneless chicken thigh on a handmade bun with dill pickles and Alabama white sauce. Served with Cider House Fries and side of coleslaw

1/4 lb of fresh ground beef, lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickle, white cheddar and Cider House burger sauce on a handmade bun. Served with Cider House Fries and side of coleslaw

Fish and Chips

Battered Icelandic cod served with cider house fries, coleslaw and housemade remoulade

Cider House Salad with Crispy Chicken

Artisan lettuce, fresh tomato, red onion, carrot, white cheddar and pretzel croutons with Donny Appleseed Vinaigrette and crispy, boneless chicken

Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs

Smoked with Applewood, served with Cider House Fries, coleslaw and house-made BBQ sauce

DESSERT

Apple Pie

Served with cinnamon brown sugar ice cream

Banana Pudding

Topped with candied pecans

$35

FIRST COURSE

Hush Puppies & Garlic Cheese Biscuits

Sorghum Butter, Apple Butter

BBQ Nachos

Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork, Cheese Sauce, House BBQ Sauce, Jalapeños, Scallions

Alston’s BBQ Mac & Cheese

Hickory Smoked Pork, House BBQ Sauce, breadcrumbs

SECOND COURSE

2 Meat BBQ Platter & Choice of One Side

Smoked Sausage Link, Smoked Pulled Pork, House BBQ Sauce

Shrimp & Grits

Creole Cream Reduction, Bell Peppers,Onions, Leeks

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Two Portobello Caps, Leeks, Bell Peppers, Chevre, Garlic, Panko, La Saba, Sautéed Onions, Arugula

THIRD COURSE

Bread Pudding with Maple Vanilla Sauce

Pecan Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Bourbon Apple Pie Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

BEERS OR SHOTS FOR THE KITCHEN - $20

Show your appreciation for our hardworking kitchen staff with a round of after-work beers or shots

thewhiskeyjarcville.com Mon-Wed: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Fri-Sat: 11a-2am Closed Sunday

July 17 - 21, 2024

Vorspeisen & Suppen

Oma’s Gurkensalat w/ creamy cucumber dill dressing

Spargel Suppe

chilled creamy asparagus soup w/ black pepper croutons

Frikadellen Sliders

two German burgers on pretzel buns w/ Bier cheese & curry ketchup

Jumbo Lump Crabcake over fresh greens w/ house remoulade

Hauptspeisen

“Holzfeller” Roasted Ribeye w/ wild mushroom jus

Cordon Bleu “Bavarian”

chicken breast stuffed w/ Black Forest ham, Muenster cheese & sweet Bavarian mustard

BBQ Schnitzel mit Wurst

pork Schnitzel topped w/ housemade Amish-style BBQ & Debreziner sausage, served w/ Bavarian slaw

Firecracker Mahi

honey & sriracha marinated Mahi over pineapple wild rice

Nachspeisen

Milka Chocolate Torte w/ chocolate buttercream icing

Sour Cherry and Kirsch Cheesecake w/ almond shortbread crust

Reis Trauttmansdorff

Traditional Bavarian rice pudding w/ peaches & golden raisins

Apfelküchle

German apple fritters w/ salted caramel ice cream

Family-style side dish selections:

Red cabbage, Spätzle, glazed carrots, creamed corn, string beans, whipped potatoes, German potato salad, potato dumplings or zucchini

Add a flight of beer or wine for $12 or a glass of summer sangria for $9

CHARLOTTESVILLE RESTAURANT WEEK

July 15th - July 20th

$ Three Course Dinner $45 per person

FIRST COURSE

Choice of

HOUSE MADE RICOTTA

pickled chili, honey, black pepper, focaccia

TENDER GREENS

shallot dressing, pistachio, cotija

CRAB CAKE

chicory, lemon, pecorino

GRILLED PRAWNS

scampi, chili oil, prawns

SECOND COURSE

Choice of

HANGER STEAK

shoestring fries, l’entrecote sauce

ROASTED GROUPER

smashed yukon gold, shellfish tomato butter, herb salad

PASTA STRINGOZZI

zucchini, lemon, chili, breadcrumbs

GRILLED SALMON

celeriac puree, ham and peas Hours: Mon-Thurs | 5PM - 9PM Fri-Sat | 5PM - 10PM Sun | Closed

DESSERT

Choice of

POT DE CREME

mint, sable

PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

*consuming

RESTAURANT WEEK 2024

BULPAN

RESTAURANT WEEK BULPAN RESTAURANT WEEK

Restaurant Week Menu | Summer 2024

$45/Person

Tax and gratuity not included

Choose 1 from each course

First

DAKKOCHI 닭꼬치

Sweet Soy Marinated Chicken, Onions, Peppers and Pineapple Skewers

ì ROSE TTEOBBOKI 로제

떡볶이

Stirred fried rice cakes in creamy gochujang sauce, green onions, cabbage, and fish cake

Second

Soy Bean Paste Stew and a Bowl of Rice

CHADOLBAKI* Fatty Beef Brisket

GALBI JUMULUK*

Prime Rib Marinated In Sweet Soy Sauce

ìè MONAKA

Wafer shell filled with sweet red bean paste. Vanilla Ice cream. Sliced almond. Soy bean powder.

Third

TTEOK GALBI 떡갈비

Fatty prime ribeye beef patty reduced in sweet soy sauce. Pineapple aioli.

NEUKGANSAL* Rib Fingers

YANGNYUM GALBI* Marinated Beef Short Ribs

ì HWACHAE

Korean Nature Cereal. Watermelon. Peach. Pineapple, Blueberry. Korean Cider, Condensed Milk.

Photos by John Robinson and Elora Overbey

RESTAURANT WEEK MENU SUMMER 2024

$45 / person

FIRST COURSE

CANTALOUPE AND PROSCUITTO SALAD

Radish, Cucumber, Mint, Jalapeño, Goat Cheese, Lemon Verbena

P.E.I. MUSSELS AND SAFFRON SOUP

Yogurt, Yuzu, Parsley, Yukon Potato, Yellow Corn Butter, Toast

BBQ PORK BELLY AND FERMENTED CARROT

Apricot Katsu, Carrot Marmelade, Almond Crumble, Compressed Apricot

SECOND COURSE

RATATOUILLE CLAFLOUTI

Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, Tomato, Basil, Frisee

PAN ROASTED HALIBUT

Lemon, Heirloom Tomatoes, Corn, Pickled Onion, Tarragon

SLOW ROASTED PORK SHOULDER

Roasted Peach, Spring Onion, Escarole, Peach Vinager Gastrique

KUNZ SHORT RIB

Celery Root Puree, Spinach, Pickled Ginger, HorseradishMustard Sauce

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Blueberry Compote, Whipped Cream

RHUM BABA

Pistachio Crumble, Pastry Cream, Caramel, Rum Syrup

PEACH GALETTE

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

RESTAURANT WEEK

JUL 15 – 21, 2024

EXCLUDING SUNDAY & MONDAY PRIX FIXE, $45/PERSON

FIRST

Caprese

heirloom tomato, burrata, pesto, balsamic | V / GF

Marinated Watermelon Salad golden beet, feta, pickled onion, arugula, mint, sea salt | V / GF

Chilled Harissa Shrimp heirloom tomato, herb salad, breadcrumb | DF

MAIN

Chicken Schnitzel arugula and heirloom tomato panzanella, lemon vinaigrette

Harissa Cauliflower Bowl quinoa, pickled onion, charred carrot, arugula, roasted chickpea hummus, chimichurri | VGN / GF

Miso Glazed Salmon

crispy sushi rice ball, edamame, spicy pickled vegetable slaw, avocado | DF

DESSERT

Strawberry Sorbet VGN / GF

Compressed Cantaloupe honey, basil, almonds, goat cheese, sea salt | V / GF

Chocolate Cheesecake graham cracker crumble, caramel | V

206 WEST MARKET STREET, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

To make a reservation: (434) 566-0192 or conciergecville@commonhouse.com

Bruschetta

Toasted crostini with roasted tomato fondue, fresh basil, roasted garlic, EVOO, provolone, balsamic reduction, basil pesto, and shaved parmesan

First Course

Calamari

Tossed with pepperoncini, roma tomatoes, Greek olives, roasted red peppers, basil, spicy San Marzano sauce, toasted crostini

Second Course

Pan Seared Salmon Gogonzola

Linguine, grilled salmon, mushrooms, red pepper, yellow squash, basil, gorgonzola, cream sauce

Butter Chicken

Chicken breast cooked in butter and tomato sauce garnished with almonds and cilantro. With basmati rice and naan bread

Lamb Curry

Lamb prepared with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, coriander, served over basmati rice

Samosa

Deep-fried filo samosas, potatoes, onions, peas jalapenos, chives, chutney

Filet Mignon

Topped with an onion crisp, served with baby creamer potatoes

Paneer Jalfrezi

Fresh red & yellow peppers, zucchini & yellow squash cooked in tomato and dutch cheese seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic, masala, chili, and coriander. Served over basmati rice with naan bread

Gnocci

Potato dumplings, red onions, mushrooms, red peppers, asparagus, yellow squash, sun dried tomatoes, vodka sauce

Third Course

Tiramisu

Limoncello Marscapone Gulab Jamun

C-ville Restaurant Week 2024

July 17-21

APPETIZERS

Fried Green Tomatoes

whipped pimento cheese, baby arugula, pickled red onion, balsamic redux, basil oil | GF

Goat Cheese Salad

mixed greens, fresh goat cheese, watermelon, cucumber, pickled onion, candied pecans, basil-champagne viniagrette | GF, V*

ENTREES

Grilled Flank Steak

garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, classic chimichurri & fried shallots | GF*, DF

Chicken & Waffles

buttermilk fried boneless chicken thighs, pearl sugar waffles, strawberry-jalapeño syrup, southern coleslaw

Cajun Shrimp & Crab Cake

sweet shrimp, lump crab, sautéed peppers, cajun spices, classic remoulade & baby arugula salad | DF

Smoked House Made Vegan Kielbasa

vegan kielbasa, brown sugar baked beans, cole slaw, gluten free corn muffins, molasses bbq sauce (contains dried mushrooms) | GF, V

Blackened Wild Caught Catfish

creole rice pilaf, garlic green beans, creole mustard cream sauce, | GF

DESSERTS

Classic Banana Pudding

house made vanilla pudding, vanilla Wafers, fresh bananas, whipped cream, salted caramel

Blackberry-Almond Crisp

coconut milk-vanilla bean ice cream | GF, V

SUMMER GAZPACHO

nira oil, summer flowers

PICKLED CAROLINA SHRIMP

s ourdough toast, meyer lemon, fresh herbs

SALMON TARTARE avocado, sesame, wonton crisps

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD shallot vinaigrette, feta, grilled peaches

LEMON AND PARMESEAN RISOTTO arugula, infused olive 0il

BRAISED CHICKEN BREAST summer ratatouille, harissa

SCOTTISH SALMON hickory smoke, grilled asparagus, hollandaise

TAVERN BURGER brioche bun, garlic aïoli, butter lettuce, tomato

TONIC Restaurant

First Course

Chef’s Choice Snack Board

pickled shrimp, peach compote, seasonal butter, grilled MarieBette sourdough (Vegan option available)

Cucumber + Mint Soup

lime, Greek yogurt, pickled cucumber relish (V, GF)

Local Peaches + Ricotta

pickled peaches, whipped ricotta, grilled MarieBette sourdough

Second Course

Peach + Summer Berry Salad

pickled local peaches, seasonal berries, arugula, crispy shallots, honey, blackberry vinaigrette (V)

Lamb Meatballs ras al hangout seasoned lamb, mint-cilantro yogurt, beet and lentil salad (GF)

Shakshuka

sofrito, simmered tomato, sunny-side up egg, grilled pita (V)

Third Course

Brussels, Mushrooms + Grits

Wade’s Mill Bloody Butcher heirloom grits, shaved Brussels sprouts, caramelized fennel, chimichurri (V, GF)

Tonic Gumbo

shrimp, andouille sausage, okra, Cajun “trinity”, Carolina Gold rice

Crispy Pork Belly, Beans and Rice

Braised + Seared pork belly, Sea Island red peas, Carolina Gold rice, roasted corn salad (Gluten Free) / Sub for sauteed mushrooms to make it vegan

$ 45 PER PERSON

WINE DOWN

WHAT’S DELISH AT LOCAL WINERIES?

CHISWELL FARM WINERY

2023 Sauvignon Blanc

The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and easy drinking as we head into Summer! You’ll find notes of starfruit and kiwi on the nose, with zippy pink grapefruit and lemon zest on the palate. Enjoy our Sauvignon Blanc with grilled shrimp, baked brie, or on a porch swing!

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!

Fridays – Summer Sundown, 6–8 PM

Sundays – Sippin’ Sunday, 2–5 PM

Seasonal hours:

Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM

Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM

Friday | 11 AM–8:30 PM

Saturday | 11 AM–7 PM

Sunday | 11 AM–6 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 hope you are enjoying the summer season! Its been very hot and too dry, a little rain would be appreciated. Just ask the vines.

Our Fifty-Third Winery and Vineyard wine of the month is our 2021 Romulus. Scored 91 Points by JamesSuckling.com. Crafted with 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, all grown at our vineyard in the Monticello AVA. The wine is characterized by notes of blackberries, blueberries, pomegranate and a hint of minerality. Medium bodied with moderate acidity and bold tannins, this wine will age for up to 10 years. Come out for a visit and give it a try.

The winery is an easy direct drive from the Charlottesville area. Live music is scheduled for most Saturdays while Sundays are reserved to “Un-Plug”. That’s code for coming out with family and friends and enjoying each other’s company, the views, and of course our wine!

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! Your business and support are appreciated.

On the calendar: Saturday, July 13th we are celebrating our 25th anniversary. Originally founded as Cooper Vineyards, the goal was to make unique well-crafted wines and we are intent on carrying on that tradition.

Saturday, July 20 and Sunday July 21 is our Wine Club pickup weekend. Not a Wine Club member, no problem. For $17/ person you can participate in the activities which include a special wine tasting, discount on food trucks and making new friends.

Saturday, August 3rd is our Wine, Cigar, and BBQ Extravaganza! Scan the code for tickets:

July 13th – 25th Anniversary Celebration! With live music by Stratus and food from Zippy’s Smoke Shack BBQ

July 20th & 21st - Wine Club Weekend! Food trucks, live music, and tons of fun!

July 27th - Live Music by Mike Proffitt

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.

LobsterPalooza & Music in the Mountains by Gina Sobel & Scuffletown (July 13th )

Come on out and join us for this excellent Second Saturday event! We’ll have rollicking great live music by Gina Sobel (25pm) and Scuffletown (6-9pm) and delicious lobster eats from Cousins Maine Lobster food truck. Choose your favorite DuCard wine and sit back while you listen to the smooth-asthe-Cab-Franc voices of John and Marc and Johnny’s multiinstrumental offerings. There’s something for everyone, so come join the fun! Receive a DuCard logo glass as part of the ticket price. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. WC member tickets are complimentary, so email Beth for yours. Reservations are required.

Fridays - Friday Night Out! Every Friday night through the summer we feature half price wine flights, live music, food for sale, and grills available for use until 8:00pm.

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

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

EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY

We love Summer at Eastwood Farm and Winery. Summer is in full swing here at Eastwood and while the temperatures outside are soaring, the breezes on our veranda or the air-conditioned comfort of our barn tasting room are perfect for these steamy July days. Add a refreshing sip of our award-winning wines, beers, and ciders, and our signature programming—and you’ve got all the components for a great summertime getaway on the Monticello Wine Trail.

This Month at the Winery: Don’t Miss Out!

Our gold medal-winning Merlot is almost gone. Only a few cases left. Come in and try it (and take home a bottle) before it is gone. Plus, enjoy our gold medal 2023 Petit Manseng all summer!

Chef Tasting

Join us on Wednesday, July 17th for a special guided tasting of four new wine releases each paired with a decadent, farm-inspired food pairing from Chef Andrew Partridge. Athena Eastwood and Chef Andrew will lead guests through each wine and food pairing. These evenings are delicious, educational, and a whole lot of fun! Reserve your tickets on our website today. Seating is limited to 30 guests. $60/ per person.

Summer Blueberry Festival and Maker’s Market

Summer is Blueberry Season at Eastwood! Join us Sunday, July 21st for blueberry specials for everyone and a local maker’s market to find creative treasures. Blueberry Festival and Maker’s Market, 12-5 PM, with live music 1-4 PM.

Winemaker Pop-Up & Release Party

Join us on Friday, July 26th for a special release party for Santé, a new sparkling wine made by

renowned independent winemakers Joy Ting of Charlottesville’s own Joy Ting Wine and Lee Hartman of Bluestone Vineyard in Bridgewater. Santé is made from Vidal grapes in the méthode ancestrale. It is a delicious, fun, easy drinking wine that is a wonderful addition to your summer table and a perfect accompaniment to good times and great friends. Join us as we celebrate the release of this new wine with Joy and Lee. Enjoy complimentary tastings of Santé on Friday, July 26th!

Wine Wednesdays

10% off all bottle purchases on Wednesdays.

MUSIC AT EASTWOOD!

Join us for the popular Eastwood After Dark featuring upbeat, danceable music on Saturday nights from 5-8pm (in addition to our more mellow Saturday afternoon music program). Eastwood also hosts a range of live performances by talented local and regional musicians every Thursday and Friday night. See the Winery Calendar on our website for details.

Every Thursday: Live Music 5-8 PM

Thursday “Thank You” Community Day at Eastwood—Select $5 Glasses of Wine, Beer, Cider and Wine Slushies All Day

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

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

Every Sunday: Music Bingo or Paint & Sip or Maker’s Market or Live Music (See the Winery Calendar on our website for details.) 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)

We look forward to welcoming you to our tasting room, seven days a week. Join us for award-winning wines, beer, and cider, as well as delicious lunch and dinner menus. Enjoy lounging on the veranda with a glass of our gold medal 2022 Rosé. Or, stay inside and enjoy live music with a seasonal flatbread or baked brie. We also have juice flights and cheese boards for the kids. See the Winery Calendar for details. Escape to Virginia Wine Country, only five miles from Downtown Charlottesville. Open year-round, seven days a week.

Pet friendly and large groups are

welcome. Ample indoor and outdoor seating.

63 Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm

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

www.eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

KESWICK VINEYARDS

2023 V2

Indulge in a symphony of delicate flavors with our exquisite white wine blend crafted from 50% Viognier and 50% Verdejo grapes. The marriage of Viognier’s floral aromas and Verdejo’s crisp acidity creates a harmonious bouquet of tropical fruits, white flowers, and citrus notes. This elegant wine delights the palate with its refreshing acidity, balanced by hints of apricot, peach, and subtle herbal undertones. Enjoy chilled on a warm summer evening or paired with light seafood dishes for a truly enchanting experience.

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)

July 20th - Salty Bottom Blue Oysters- Lobsta and Oysters with live music!

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!)

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

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

refreshing and authentic taste of terroir and tradition, making it a delightful addition to any wine lover’s repertoire. Our sparkling petnat SOUVENIR is now available! Join us at the vineyard! Friday, Saturday, Sunday Monday Noon5pm. Visit montifalcovineyard.com for details.

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

PRINCE MICHEL VINEYARDS

Sweet Red Reserve

During the month of July celebrate with Prince Michel’s Rapidan River Sweet Red Reserve! A delightfully sweet red blend crafted from Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot and a touch of white wine. A beautiful pairing with all of your favorite summer BBQ Meals and Mild Cheeses.

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

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!

Live Music every Friday – Sunday! (Music lineup on our website)

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

154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA 22725

(540) 547-3707 • www.princemichel.com

A Woman-Owned Business

REVALATION VINEYARDS

2022 Petit Manseng

Made from 100% Petit Manseng grapes, this dry, full-bodied, and versatile wine is perfect for sipping on its own or to accompany a rich creamy dish. It also makes a perfect pairing with ginger. Try it with sushi or a Thai green curry. Rich honey aromas with notes of apricot, mango, caramel and violet.

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

Until August 31st - Exhibition of artwork by Kimberly Engle.

July 13th - Arts & Vines from 12:00pm until 6:00pm. Jewelry by Phineas Rose Studios.

July 13th - Pop-up from 12:00pm until 6:00pm: Just a Bite food truck.

July 18th - Sip & Learn at 6pm: Pathways to Publishing by Andi Cumbo-Floyd. Come and mingle at 5:30.

July 26th - Book Club @ The Vineyard starting at 6:00pm: Cantoras by Carolina de Robertis.

August 2nd - Book World Meets Wine World at 5:30pm: Tim Wendel will read from his book Rebel Falls.

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

VERITAS

2023 Sauvignon Blanc

The wine has bracing, mouth watering acidity that bounces off the palate onto a bed of apples, pears and citrus delight. Elegantly youthful, this wine pairs with oysters, shellfish and catch of the day, and if fish is not your dish Sauvignon Blanc is the wine for fresh buttered asparagus straight from the garden.

Owners Andrew and Patricia Hodson bought Saddleback Farm, what is now Veritas Vineyards and Winery, in March 1999. Throughout the years, they have planted, cultivated, and harvested over 5,000 tons of grapes. With more than 60 acres of vines and eleven different types of grape

varieties, Veritas has become a household name simply because of the outstanding quality of its wines. With each year, winemaker Emily Hodson pays homage to the stunning landscapes where our grapes flourish under the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Emily combines traditional methods with cutting-edge technology to preserve each varietal’s authentic essence and unique character. In every sip of Veritas wine, experience the artistry of winemaking tailored for your enjoyment.

To help celebrate their Silver Jubilee, Veritas is releasing a small batch of Magnum bottles (equivalent to 2 regular bottles) of their 2022 Veritas Reserve and 2019 Scintilla, along with a locally made commemorative 25th Anniversary box. These wines will be released on June 25th and can be purchased online or by visiting the Tasting Room.

In need of a vacation as soon as possible? Check out The Farmhouse at Veritas and take advantage of one of our two special prices on weekday and weekend stays this July! Visit www. veritasfarmhouse.com to learn more!

Celebrate with the Hodson’s at one of this summer’s events on the farm:

July 19th - Adam Bean Supper Series

August 10th- Starry Nights AllDay Music Festival

August 16th - Jean-Paul Bourgeois Supper Series

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

BY MATT JONES

1. Fencing sword

6. Like used briquettes 10. Add-ons in the self-checkout lane? 14. Slangy summons 15. Fencing sword 16. Alike, in Avignon 17. Single file

19. Long ride?

20. Front-of-book list, for short

21. Fails to be

22. Ab-building exercise

23. Bombarded, Biblical-style

27. Poem with a dedicatee

28. Top of the mouth

29. Forearm bone

32. “I ___ reason why ...”

34. Portrayed

37. Action seen in “The Hunt for Red October”

41. “Abbott Elementary” principal

42. Crates

43. Pretentious, as some paintings

44. Org . that works with the JPL

45. Blu-ray player predecessor

47. Lyric from Hall & Oates

53. Picked

54. Astronaut’s beverage

55. Classic Japanese drama form

57. Jabba the ___

58. Interlocks, like what each theme answer does?

61. Title figure in a Scott Turow book

62. Pound, for one

63. “You’re All ___ to Get By”

64. Small spot on a globe

65. Like doilies

66. Ancient Scandinavians

DOWN

1. Tam wearer

2. Response to “Are too!”

3. Firewood wood

4. Not able period

5. Laced again

6. Insurance company named after a mountain

7. ___ bars (raps)

8. Dress line

9. “___-haw!”

10. Conviction

11. Antsy feeling

12. Full range

13. Pig feed

18. “... even ___ speak”

22. Hoit y-toity type

24. Wander

25. Peaches and pears, e.g.

26. “Game of Thrones” actress Chaplin

29. Letters on Forever stamps

30. Sweetie, to Brits

31. Org . that has guards

32. Wakeup hour, for some

33. Ethyl or methyl follower

34. 1812 event

35. Do something

36. Field in a jigsaw puzzle, often

38. Cheapen

39. “The Horse Fair” painter Bonheur

40. Acidic

44. Quik maker

45. Big name in set diagrams

46. Coop up

47. Cold-shoulders

48. Monopoly buy

49. Storage spot

50. Awful, like some colds

51. Key near the double-quotes

52. Dramatis personae

53. Former “Top Chef Masters” host Kelly

56. Robert Louis Stevenson villain

58. Ending for spoon or scorn

59. TV chef Garten

60. “That’s ___ brainer”

SUDOKU

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

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Cancer

(June 21–July 22): In 1986, Cancerian singer-songwriter George Michael released his song “A Different Corner.” It was a big hit. Never before in British pop music had an artist done what Michael accomplished: wrote, sang, arranged, and produced the tune, and played all the instruments. I foresee the possibility of a similar proficiency in your near future, Cancerian—if you want it. Maybe you would prefer to collaborate with others in your big projects, but if you choose, you could perform minor miracles all by yourself.

By Rob Brezsny Leo

(July 23–Aug. 22): In the Biblical allegory of Noah and the Ark, God warns Noah about an impending flood and commands him to build a giant lifeboat to save living things from extinction. Noah obeys. When the heavy rains come, he, his family, and many creatures board the boat to weather the storm. After 40 days and nights of inundation, they are all safe but stranded in a newly created sea. Hoping for a sign of where they might seek sanctuary, Noah sends out a dove to reconnoiter for dry land. But it returns with no clues. A week later, Noah dispatches a second dove. It returns with an olive leaf, showing that the earth is drying out and land is nearby. Dear Leo, your adventure isn’t as dire and dramatic as Noah’s, but I’m happy to tell you it’s time for you to do the equivalent of sending two doves out to explore.

Virgo

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22): According to an ancient Chinese proverb, “An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.” I will add a corollary: An ant may be able to accomplish feats an ox can’t. For instance, I have observed an ant carrying a potato chip back to its nest, and I doubt that an ox could tote a potato chip without mangling it. Anyway, Virgo, this is my way of telling you that if you must choose between your inspiration being an ant or an ox in the coming days, choose the ant. Be meticulous, persistent, and industrious rather than big, strong, and rugged.

Libra

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22): “If it sounds too good to be true, it always is,” said stage magician Ricky Jay. I only partially agree with him. While I think it’s usually wise to use his formula as a fundamental principle, I suspect it won’t entirely apply to you in the coming weeks. At least one thing and possibly as many as three may sound too good to be true—but will in fact be true. So if you’re tempted to be hyper-skeptical, tamp down that attitude a bit. Open yourself to the possibilities of amazing grace and minor miracles.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What is the largest thing ever sold in human history? It was a 530-million-acre chunk of land in North America. In 1803, the French government sold it to the American government for $15 million. It stretched from what’s now Louisiana to Montana. Here’s the twist to the story: The land peddled by France and acquired by the US actually belonged to the

Indigenous people who had lived there for many generations. The two nations pretended they had the right to make the transaction. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to make a big, important purchase or sale—as long as you have the authentic rights to do so. Make sure there are no hidden agendas or strings attached. Be thorough in your vetting.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An antiques dealer named Laura Young bought a marble bust of a distinguished man at a thrift store in Austin, Texas. Later she discovered that it was over 2,000 years old and worth far more than the $35 she had paid for it. It depicted a Roman military leader named Drusus the Elder. I foresee similar themes unfolding in your life, Sagittarius. Possible variations: 1. You come into possession of something that’s more valuable than it initially appears. 2. You connect with an influence that’s weightier than it initially appears. 3. A lucky accident unfolds, bringing unexpected goodies. 4. A seemingly ordinary thing turns out to be an interesting thing in disguise.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): My childhood friend Jeanine used to say, “The best proof of friendship is when someone gives you half their candy bar. The best proof of fantastic friendship is when they give you even more than half.” And then she would hand me more than half of her Snickers bar, Milky Way, or Butterfinger. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to give away at least half your candy to those you care for in the coming days. It’s a phase of your astrological cycle when you will benefit from offering extra special affection and rewards to the allies who provide you with so much love and support.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 19): If you’re a teacher, it’s a favorable time to enjoy a stint as a student— and vice versa. If you’re a healthcare worker trained in Western medicine, it’s an excellent phase to explore alternative healing practices. If you’re a scientist, I suggest you read some holy and outrageous poetry, and if you’re a sensitive, introverted mystic, get better informed about messy political issues. In other words, dear Aquarius, open a channel to parts of reality you normally ignore or neglect. Fill in the gaps in your education. Seek out surprise and awakening.

Pisces

(Feb. 20-March 20): Jane Brunette, a writer I admire, uses the made-up work “plurk”

to refer to her favorite activity: a blend of play and work. I have always aspired to make that my core approach, too. I play at my work and work at my play. As much as possible, I have fun while I’m doing the labor-intensive tasks that earn me a living and fulfill my creative urges. And I invoke a disciplined, diligent attitude as I pursue the tasks and projects that bring me pleasure and amusement. I highly recommend you expand and refine your own ability as a plurker in the coming weeks, Pisces. (Jane Brunette is here: flamingseed.com)

Aries

(March 21-April 19): Have you ever been given a Starbucks gift card but then neglected to use it? Many people fail to cash in such freebies. Believe it or not, there are also folks who buy lottery tickets that turn out to have the winning number—but they never actually claim their rewards. Don’t be like them in the coming weeks, Aries. Be aggressive about cashing in on the offers you receive, even subtle and shy offers. Don’t let invitations and opportunities go to waste. Be alert for good luck, and seize it.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20): The coming weeks will be a favorable time to enhance your relationship with food. In every way you can imagine, be smart and discerning as you plan and eat your meals. Here are ideas to ponder: 1. Do you know exactly which foods are best for your unique body? 2. Are you sufficiently relaxed and emotionally present when you eat? 3. Could you upgrade your willpower to ensure you joyfully gravitate toward what’s healthiest? 4. Do you have any bad habits you could outgrow? 5. Is your approach to eating affected by problematic emotions that you could heal? 6. Are you willing to try improving things incrementally without insisting on being perfect?

Gemini

(May 21-June 20): Hybridization could be a fun theme for you in the coming weeks. You’re likely to align yourself with cosmic rhythms if you explore the joys and challenges of creating amalgamations, medleys, and mash-ups. Your spirit creatures will be the liger, which is a cross between a lion and a tiger, and a mule, a cross between a horse and a donkey. But please note that your spirit creatures will not be impossible hybrids like a giroose (a cross between a giraffe and a moose) or a coyadger (a cross between a coyote and a badger). It’s good to be experimental and audacious in your mixing and matching but not lunatic delusional.

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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.

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Around we go

Beginning July 8, traffic at the intersection of Hydraulic Road and Hillsdale Drive was rerouted to allow the Virginia Department of Transportation to construct a roundabout at the site. The project “will improve safety and traffic flow and enhance mobility for pedestrians,” according to VDOT, and is expected to be completed by August 13. Businesses near the intersection—such as Kroger and Whole Foods Market—are still accessible while construction is underway.

Clean, safe, and reliable water…

The ACSA’s annual drinking water quality reports are available on our website for customers and the general public. Working with the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, we continue to produce and deliver water of the highest quality. See the new look of the reports and read about our enviable position regarding the absence of any lead distribution pipes or lead service lines of customers, plus our ability to meet the new ultra-low PFAS guidelines.