CVILLE Weekly | April 16 - 22, 2025 by C-VILLE Weekly

Charlottesville adopts $265.2 million budget for fiscal year 2026 P.11

Piedmont Community Land Trust expands its property portfolio P.19

An exploration of hunting with locavore author Christie Green P.35

APRIL 16 – 22, 2025

DYING FREE

As Virginia debates aid-in-dying laws, local advocates call for choice, dignity, and freedom

signature burgers april 21-27, 2025

FIND YOUR FAVE CRAVES: PAGES 36-44

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4.16.25

I’ve watched two of my favorite people slowly exit this world. First, my grandmother, who was given a year after her cancer diagnosis but—miraculously— survived a few more. Toward the end, she stopped walking, then talking, then eating, until one day, as our family sat around her bed, she closed her eyes for the last time.

Just two years ago (almost to the day this issues publishes), my mom passed away following a month in the brilliant care of Hospice of the Piedmont. Her decline was much faster, much more unexpected, but still—there seemed to be something like a decision at the end. She wasn’t speaking by that point, but I believe she waited until the day my husband and daughter arrived from out of town so I wouldn’t be alone in my grieving. And maybe that was her choice—not how to go, but when to go.

As I read this week’s cover story (p.26), a look at a local group advocating for legislation that allows medical aid in dying, I thought about both of these women and the conditions under which they were afforded death. Neither of them could control the outcome of their illness. Neither of them made an overt choice to die. But they met the end with something that resembled intention. And that, I think, is what this conversation is about.

Choice—whether in how we live or how we die—is fundamental. Talking about end-of-life care isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. And it’s happening in our community right now.

Pat on the back

Humble brag: C-VILLE won big in the 2024 Virginia Press Association awards, taking home 13 trophies across writing, design, and advertising categories at the April 12 ceremony. Below, this year’s winners. CH

Writing

First place

P Shea Gibbs (Feature Profile Writing, “The last Black space?”)

P Andrew Hollins (Feature Writing Portfolio)

P Sarah Sargent (Critical Writing, “The Works” column)

P Sean Tubbs (Public Notice Story, “Real Estate Weekly” column)

Second place

P Shea Gibbs (Feature Profile Writing, “One man’s reach”)

Design

First place

P Eze Amos (Breaking News Photo, “UVA encampment”)

P Max March, Tristan Williams, Matthew Stoss (Combination Picture and Story, “An ode to the hotel bar”)

P Max March (Page Design, “Listen to this”)

Second place

P Max March (Page Design, “The most wonderful time of the fear”)

P Max March (Front Page design)

Third place

P Max March (Page Design, “Let there be dark”)

P Tristan Williams (Sports News Photo, “Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers”)

Advertising

First place

P Tracy Federico (Education Advertising, “STEAM Discovery Academy”)

This week’s contributors

writes about whatever and whomever sounds interesting, from Swannanoa and bobcats to death doulas and Colby’s Crew. Career highlights include seeing her byline in The Wall Street Journal, asking Beverly Sills a question she had never heard before, and writing a profile on reproductive health advocate Amy Hagstrom Miller as her very first C-VILLE assignment. Read her work on page 26

Sarah Lawson is a writer and visual artist living in Nelson County. The child of two librarians, Lawson has always loved books of all kinds, but is especially excited to spend time with speculative fiction, poetry, environmental nonfiction, multi-genre and experimental lit, and pretty much anything written by queer or trans authors. Lawson writes about local authors and books that have a connection to the Charlottes ville community. When they’re not writing, Lawson can be found making collages and zines, exploring local art spaces, advocating for public health and access to mental health resources, or hanging out with their two dogs. Read their work on page 35.

Carol Diggs “retired” to Charlottesville in 2016 after a career in public relations while freelancing off and on. Now also working part-time as a tour guide at Montpelier, Carol

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IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURE

NEWS 11

The City of Charlottesville adopts a new budget.

Albemarle Supes approve tax hike to benefit affordable housing.

Real Estate Weekly: Piedmont Community Land Trust makes another grab.

CULTURE 31

Stages: La Luz with Color Green at The Southern.

TORIAL

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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ART DIRECTOR

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CULTURE EDITOR

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NEWS REPORTER

Catie Ratliff reporter@c-ville.com

NEWS CONTRIBUTOR

Sean Tubbs

ASSOCIATE CULTURE EDITOR

CM Turner arts@c-ville.com

COPY EDITORS

Susan Sorensen, James Sanford

NEWS INTERN

Merrill Hart

CONTRIBUTORS

Rob Brezsny, Dave Cantor, Matt Dhillon, Carol Diggs, Shea Gibbs, Claudia Gohn, Mary Jane Gore, Maeve Hayden, Andrew Hollins, Erika Howsare, Matt Jones, Sarah Lawson, Kristin O’Donoghue, Lisa Provence, Sarah Sargent, Kristie Smeltzer, Jen Sorensen, Julia Stumbaugh, Paul Ting

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UVA MUSIC EVENTS

Date/Time/Place Event

Thursday, 4/17, noon Robertson Media Center

Friday, 4/18, 6pm Amphitheater

Saturday 4/19, 8pm Old Cabell & streamed

Monday, 4/21, 7:30pm Hunter Smith Band Bldg

Tuesday, 4/22, 8pm Old Cabell Hall

Thursday, 4/24, 1pm Old Cabell & streamed

Thursday, 4/24, 6:30pm 1515 University Avenue

Friday, 4/25, 1pm Old Cabell Hall & streamed

Saturday, 4/26, 3:30pm Old Cabell Hall & streamed

Saturday, 4/25, 7:30pm Old Cabell Hall

Sunday, 427, noon Rotunda Dome Room

Nathaniel Star *

uvamusic *

Making Noise in the Library

Concert Band *

A Jefferson Portrait

Undergraduate Composers Concert *

World premieres performed by faculty

Wind Ensemble Spring Concert * performing works by living composers

Digitalis - experimental work for sound * and visual media

Tea Time Recitals *

Talented students present musical delights

Clarinet Ensemble *

Directed by Jiyeon Choi

Tea Time Recitals *

Talented students present musical delights

String & Piano Chamber Music *

Talented student chamber groups

Charlottesville Symphony

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 3

UVA Cello Ensemble *

Directed by Adam Carter

To find out about these and all our events, subscribe to our weekly “Music at UVA”

Sing Alleluia with Us!

Our Easter worship begins on Saturday night with The Great Vigil of Easter. Then, on Easter morning, we will continue our celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord and the Christian hope it brings to the world with two services and one Easter egg hunt! We hope you’ll join us!

Saturday, April 19

8:00 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter (incense will be used)

Easter Sunday, April 20

7:30 a.m. Traditional Easter Service

9:00 a.m. Family Service with Children’s Homily

10:00 a.m. Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

11:00 a.m. Traditional Easter Service with Choir, Trumpet

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Tales of Koehler Hollow

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Discover the powerful story of Tales of Koehler Hollow as author Naomi Hodge-Muse shares her family’s journey and the history of the African American experience in Appalachia over the past 150+ years. Interviewed by Hashim Davis, Director of the Luther P. Jackson Black Cultural Center, this event promises rich storytelling and thoughtprovoking conversation.

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of history and heritage!

This event is in partnership with the UVA Office of African American Affairs, the Luther P. Jackson Black Cultural Center, and the UVA NAACP

Big money

Charlottesville City Council approves $265+ million budget for FY26

In a special, single-item meeting on April 14, Charlottesville City Council unanimously adopted a $265,248,446 budget for FY26. While councilors voted on the budget less than 30 minutes into the session, the final budget is the culmination of months of work and conversations betw een city leadership and local organizers.

The sky-high total comes in at almost $1 million above the original budget recommendation from City Manager Sam Sanders and is a 5.28 percent increase over the city’s FY25 budget. The higher total was prompted by increased revenue estimates, with the final budget amendment including a $774,264 hike to expected revenues.

Both the personal property and vehicle daily rental taxes are predicted to bring in higher than expected revenues, but the bulk of the adjustment comes from the anticipated additional $700,000 in business and professional licenses. A plastic bag tax projection was decreased by $15,000.

BY CATIE RATLIFF

Despite the adjustments surrounding tax revenues, no rate hikes were included in the FY26 budget, with increases instead coming from higher assessment values. Confusion surrounding the tax rates partially resulted from errors in public notice advertising by the city, which Sanders addressed at the meeting.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

“Buck stops here,” said Sanders, noting that the city was working to rectify the errors (the public notice for the tax rate meeting was first listed in the incorrect section of The Daily Progress, then was not posted in City Hall within the legally required time frame) when the city attorney appeared in court. “Mistakes happen, we apologize for the mistakes. We made sure [there are] checks and balances going forward, and we’ll do better.”

The public tax rate hearing has been rescheduled for April 21.

Sanders also addressed the decision to hold off on spending surplus funds, reiterating the importance of flexibility under the Trump administration.

“I continue to track what’s happening,” said Sanders, who shared that meetings are ongoing both within city government and with external parties. “There’s a number of nonprofit organizations who have presented losses that they have incurred, as things have not materialized, and/or grants that they had with the federal government were being terminated immediately.”

“The city organization itself has not incurred a loss, but we still continue to monitor,” he said. “It’s not a matter of if, it’s actually a matter of when.”

Sanders plans to bring the first proposals for the roughly $24 million in surplus funds before council in the next two regular meetings. Specific areas of concern noted by city leadership include potential cuts to SNAP and Medicaid.

The other significant amendment to the budget was the reallocation of $4,200 from the Vibrant Community fund to the Tonsler League, which was previously slated for The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia. The basketball organization

Though it took councilors less than 30 minutes to adopt the FY26 budget on April 14, the final number has been a topic of conversation in council meetings, including this one on January 2, for months.

ran into a sudden funding shortfall following a line item veto by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, which cut $30,000 in state funding to the group.

Major drivers of the budget remained unchanged at the adoption meeting, with significant funding allocated for education, affordable housing, transportation, and organizational excellence. While the city largely met funding requests for Charlottesville City Schools, affordable housing initiatives, and internal expenditures from collective bargaining, transportation activists came away from the budget cycle with

“I want people to know that this is not the end, we heard you last week. We’re working on it, and what you’re hearing now is the sort of public outworking of the conversations that need to happen.”

BRIAN PINKSTON, CHARLOTTESVILLE VICE MAYOR

IN BRIEF

All the news you missed last week (in one sentence or less)

magazine, which began as a quarterly insert in C-VILLE Weekly, celebrates 30 years. YMCA’s Cavalier Aquatics swim team wins 2025 YMCA National Championship. Louisa County resident sentenced to four years after pleading guilty to embezzling $670k from House of God church. Drivers stranded for hours inside Water Street parking garage April 12. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

less money for bus driver positions than they hoped.

Mayor Juandiego Wade and Vice Mayor Brian Pinkston spoke directly to Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together members present for the budget vote. At the Nehemiah Action on April 8, Wade and Pinkston both expressed their support for funding additional bus driver positions requested by IMPACT.

“I want people to know that this is not the end, we heard you last week. We’re working on it, and what you’re hearing now is the sort of public outworking of the conversations that need to happen,” said Pinkston. “We realize that commitments were made.” City council has committed to a meeting with IMPACT this July to discuss improvements to Charlottesville Area Transit and driver hiring and retention.

“We heard council members give strong endorsements to our goals, indicating that the people power of the 27 congregations in IMPACT is making a difference,” said Reverend Alex Joyner, IMPACT co-president and pastor at Charlottesville First United Methodist Church, in a statement to CVILLE after the vote. “We look forward to continuing our work.”

On the topic of transportation, Councilor Natalie Oschrin celebrated the inclusion of pedestrian and bike priorities in the FY26 budget.

“I just want to thank you for incorporating the sidewalk money,” she told Sanders. “We acknowledge that transit and transportation is not just cars and buses, it’s people, and all of that. Maintaining our multimodal improvements is something that will significantly help people across the city.”

For information on the Albemarle County budget, see page 17.

UVA Health announces home delivery and pharmacy services expansion. Charlottesville Judge Claude Worrell delays hearing on proposed property tax increase. Forbes names UVA ‘New Ivy’ second year running. Albemarle Police launch search for suspects in Wegmans larcenies. City’s Office of Sustainability seeks public input on charging needs for electric vehicles. Charlottesville Police investigating April 7 shots fired incident near Kindlewood. CPD responds to April 8 stabbing incident on Carlton Avenue. UVA Foundation selects chief administrative officer Deborah van Eersel as new CEO. Nelson County Sheriff’s office apprehends suspect in string of Faber burglaries. Virginia Department of Social Services launches app for residents relying on SNAP to securely access program benefits. Charlottesville High School senior Olga Salama receives Emily Couric Leadership Luncheon’s top scholarship of $50,000. Blue Ridge Outdoors

AT A GLANCE NEWS

In

good faith

More than 1,100 organizers with Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together turned out to its annual Nehemiah Action on April 8. This year’s gathering focused on housing and transportation in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

Affordable housing is a longtime priority for IMPACT, with efforts dating back to 2016, according to the organization’s website. The greater Charlottesville area is the second-most expensive real estate market in Virginia, only lower than the D.C. metro area (though, typical home values in Keswick are roughly $5,000 above Arlington, according to insidenova.com and Zillow).

The 27-congregation coalition is calling on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to allocate $10 million annually to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, create an “independent governing structure for the expenditure of the funds and a requirement for public annual reports,” and to prioritize the funding of housing for families earning less than 60 percent of area median income.

While the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors allocated $5.2 million toward affordable housing this budget cycle (see page 17), the amount falls short of the $10 million requested by activists. IMPACT plans to lobby for additional affordable housing funds at the county’s next budget hearing on April 23.

IMPACT’s transportation efforts are focused on Charlottesville Area Transit, calling for the city to staff 82 drivers to better achieve 30-minute wait times. Organizers successfully lobbied city council to hire eight additional drivers last year, but hiring for the positions has been difficult, according to city leadership. Funding for additional drivers is not included in Charlottesville’s FY26 budget.

CAT has still not returned to pre-pandemic operation or ridership levels.

Local representatives from both the city and county were in attendance at the Nehemiah Action.

“Though we didn’t get the commitments we hoped for on affordable housing and transit, the city councillors and supervisors in attendance did hear us and pledged to move toward the goals we set in the year to come,” says Reverend Alex Joyner, co-president of IMPACT and pastor at Charlottesville First United Methodist Church.

Catie Ratliff

An April 3 memo from United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins designates 112,646,000 acres of national forest lands as an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act “emergency situation.” The directive, which comprises 59 percent of all National Forest Service lands and includes most of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, allows for expanded logging in the designated areas.

Rollins claims the expanded logging “will support the durability, resilience, and resistance to fire, insects, and disease within forests and grasslands across the National Forest System.”

A followup memo from U.S. Forest Service Acting Associate Chief Christopher French calls for a 25 percent increase in timber volume available within four to five years.

This is the latest in a series of environmental moves by the Trump administration, following late January efforts to utilize the Clean Water Act to accelerate timelines for natural gas pipelines, like the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline and its recently resurrected Southgate extension, and layoffs at Shenandoah National Park in February.

Opinion on the directives is split between the logging industry and environmentalists.

“If this administration were serious about the wildfire crisis, it wouldn’t chaotically fire wildfire prevention staff at the behest of Elon Musk. It wouldn’t slash departmental budgets and preparedness funds. It wouldn’t condition disaster aid to

Forest through the trees Community health

UVA Health held an open house and workshop on April 12 to discuss the future of Oak Lawn, the property at Cherry Avenue and Ninth Street SW it acquired in October 2023. The meeting was held as part of the Fifeville Community Project, a collaboration between the university and the Fifeville Neighborhood Association.

Since acquiring the Oak Lawn property, UVA Health has indicated

communities destroyed by wildfire. And it wouldn’t name an industry lobbyist to oversee hundreds of millions of acres of national forests,” said Anna Medema, Sierra Club associate director of legislative and administrative advocacy for forests and public lands, in an April 4 statement. “What Donald Trump and his cabinet are actually interested in is using any power at their disposal to hand over control of the public lands and national forests that belong to all of us to billionaires and logging companies.” CR

it plans to utilize the space to “support community needs,” with potential services including childcare and community health and wellness services.

Oak Lawn is a “historically significant property,” having received recognition on the Virginia Landmarks Register and two nominations for the National Register of Historic Places. A historic home, two historic cemeteries,

and one additional building are located on the 5.2-acre site, which is also a City of Charlottesville Individually Protected Property. UVA Health is expected to host a virtual presentation of its final recommendations, incorporating feedback from the April 12 event and other events, for the Oak Lawn site this June. At press time, the date and time of the presentation have not been announced. CR

DEVELOPMENT NEWS Numbers up

Albemarle Supervisors agree to put $5.2 million toward affordable housing next year

BY SEAN TUBBS

Earlier this year, dozens of organiza tions sent a letter to the Albemar le County Board of Supervisors, demanding it increase the real estate tax and put at least $10 million a year toward affordable housing projects.

“We ask that you support strategies to increase deeply affordable housing and ad dress unmet needs in Albemarle County,” reads the letter from January 25. “These initiatives will advance equity, secure a strong workforce, and strengthen the economy.”

An annual $10 million commitment would match what Charlottesville City Council pledged to do in an affordable housing plan adopted in March 2021.

When County Executive Jeffrey Richardson released his recommended budget for the next fiscal year, he included a four-cent increase on the real estate rate and devoted four-tenths of a cent toward the county’s affordable housing fund.

The tax will generate at least $1.2 million a year under current property assessments. Three cents of that tax increase will go to pay for firefighters and EMS personnel recently hired to reduce response times. Another $1.2 million will go toward schools.

Richardson’s budget includes another $3 million that will be dedicated to the fund in the next fiscal year, using one-time money left over from the previous year, bringing the total to $4.2 million for FY26.

Albemarle will hold a second public hearing on the budget on April 23, as well as one on the tax rate on April 30. On April 7, supervisors took a series of votes to shape the final version they will consider on May 7.

At the end of Monday’s meeting, Supervisor Ned Gallaway offered a suggestion to

Albemarle’s budget also includes a $20,175,533 payment to the City of Charlottesville to satisfy a revenue-sharing agreement that’s been in place since 1982.

There is one budget town hall left on April 14 at 5:30pm at Journey Middle School.

The extra affordable housing funding is positive, but not enough, says Matthew Gillikin, co-chair of Livable Cville, an organization advocating for the increased real estate tax.

“While we are pleased the Board of Supervisors increased affordable housing funding, they are still falling far short of the financial support needed to seriously address Albemarle County’s most pressing issue: the affordable housing crisis,” Gillikin said.

There are three seats open on the Albemarle Board of Supervisors this year, and there will be at least one contested election in November. Two incumbents have announced they are not seeking reelection.

Democrat Fred Missel is currently slated to face Republican Scott Smith in the Samuel Miller District. The Democratic primary election on June 17 has a race in the Jack Jouett District between Sally Duncan and David Shreve. So far, Democrat Ned Gallaway has no opposition in seeking a third term in the Rio District.

Albemarle County will hold a second public hearing on the budget on April 23, as well as one on the tax rate on April 30.

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REAL ESTATE NEWS

Roofcrafters Inc. Earns

Growing trust

Piedmont Community Land Trust continues to add to portfolio BY

SEAN TUBBS

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

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2016 winners have met strict

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

There are many ways to make it more affordable for an individual or family to own a home. One of them is to separate the cost of land from the cost of the structure itself.

That’s the business model of the Piedmont Community Land Trust, an entity created in 2008 by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, which is now operated by the Piedmont Housing Alliance.

In February 2022, the Piedmont Housing Alliance purchased a single-family attached house at 741 Prospect Ave. for $162,000. In that year, the land value was assessed at $40,000 and the structure was assessed at $130,900.

On February 4 of this year, an individual purchased the structure for $160,000. According to the deed, the PCLT will lease the land to the new homeowner for a nominal fee. The 2025 assessment for the improvement is $195,300.

This is the latest example of the land trust’s approach to purchasing existing homes to keep them affordable. PHA has also purchased several other single-family attached homes in the 700 block of Prospect Ave. For instance, the organization purchased 733 Prospect in December 2021 for $144,000, and the structure was sold in January 2024 for $155,000.

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

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

The land trust also works with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville on some projects and pursues new construction on others.

The land trust purchased four lots in the Belmont-Carlton neighborhood for $120,000 in September 2017 to undertake new construction. One of them, 820 Nassau St., is back under the ownership of the land trust after being sold in February 2020 for $215,000 and sold again to a second owner in May 2022 for $243,000. The land trust exercised its right of first refusal to buy back the property on April 1 for $265,000.

Earlier this month, Charlottesville City Council agreed to spend $300,000 from the city’s affordable housing fund on two land trust projects. That includes one property owned by PCLT at 356 11th St. NW. The land trust bought the 0.08-acre property from board member Joshua Batman for $73,150 in September 2024. Batman had paid $230,000 six years before. Council allocated $100,000 to construction of two houses on the property.

Council also agreed to contribute $200,000 to the land trust for a project at 905 Rives St. The Piedmont Housing Alliance purchased the 0.43-acre property in June 2024 for $300,000 from former Deputy Director Charlene Greene. There are currently no plans filed with the city for construction.

Earlier this month, Charlottesville City Council agreed to spend $300,000 from the city’s affordable housing fund on two land trust projects.

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CROWDFUNDED PITCH NIGHT

WED. APRIL 16 | FREE

Crowdfunded Pitch Night showcases 10 aspiring entrepreneurs to the Charlottesville community, who will vote with their dollars. Flash pitches will share the contestant’s vision and inspire the crowd to action! The evening will conclude with a round of crowd voting and the pool of money goes to the winner.

INNOVATION MIXER

THUR. APRIL 17 | TICKETED

Raise a glass to celebrate Charlottesville’s most innovative companies and organizations. Tom Tom’s annual Innovation Mixer is a multi-sector extravaganza that highlights the most innovative ideas and people in the region at the CODE Building. Sectors include: biotech, energy, data, defense, social impact, wellness, technology, and more.

DOWNTOWN MALL BLOCK PARTY

FRI. APRIL 18 + SAT. APRIL 19 | FREE

A cultural experience to remember, the Downtown Mall turns into a New Orleans-style festival for TWO nights! Grab a drink from your favorite local bar, take a walk, check out galleries and shops, listen to live performances, and hang out with friends, old and new.

2 NIGHTS OF DANCE PARTIES

FRI. 4/18 + SAT. 4/19 | TICKETED

PORCHELLA

SUN 4/20 | FREE

Let’s take the Block Party onto the dance floor for a night of Latin soul at Carnivale, and close out the Tom Tom Festival with a throwback Prom, where the beats are big and the vibes electric. Let’s dance, evolve, and celebrate together!

Head out with friends to the Belmont neighborhood where a series of free acoustic front porch concerts close out the festival with a celebration of community and local talent.

COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM

ALL WEEK | FREE + TICKETED

Charlottesville is brimming with incredible organizations that are the heart and soul of this community! The Tom Tom Festival is a moment in time when we can come together and get introduced to all the work happening here. Our Community Partners will take you into public parks, local jails, galleries, theaters, nature preserves and more to tell the story of Charlottesville as only they can.

APRIL 16—19, 2025

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Local group looks to start a conversation about our end-of-life choices

BY CAROL DIGGS

Facing your last

last days

How do we come to terms with dying? Three women in our community, friends for decades, have come through their own personal journeys to consider this question, and have decided to help others start their own conversations. Next week, their newly fledged Blue Ridge Action Team, a local chapter of Compassion & Choices, the country’s oldest and largest education and advocacy group around end-of-life care, will hold its first public education session about making personal choices about your life and death.

Leslie Middleton was the first of the three friends to hear about Compassion & Choices. Over her varied career she had been a commercial fisherman and merchant mariner, an ocean engineer working for the U.S. Navy, a massage therapist, and an environmental advocate and journalist. In the last few years, she began volunteering at local hospices and joined Charlottesville Threshold Singers, a group that performs for those in hospice and care settings. “I was looking for something that fit me,” she recalls.

Then, a long-time friend facing a diagnosis of terminal cancer moved to Oregon, one of the first states in the country to pass legislation allowing medical aid in dying. “Her family kept the decision very private,” Middleton recalls, “but that got me thinking.”

Two years ago, another of her friends here in Charlottesville was diagnosed with advancing Alzheimer’s disease. Her friend didn’t want to live through that long and debilitating process, and knew he had to act while he was still competent; he also didn’t want to move to another state, leaving his family, his friends, and his long-time home. He chose the only legal option available in Virginia: voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED).

“I was on his care team, in a supportive role,” says Middleton. “He was a deeply spiritual man, with a community that provided lots of support. VSED is an arduous process.” Her friend’s dying took two weeks, and left Middleton convinced that there must be better options.

Last fall, the Threshold Singers appeared at Deathfest, a program designed to provide information and spark end-of-life conversations, that has been put on for several years in Charlottesville, as well as other communities around the country. The local session was organized by Kate Adamson, an interfaith minister and hospital chaplain, who is also a trained death doula and grief counselor. One of the speakers was Judy Welt from the Norfolk chapter of Compassion & Choices, and that’s when “the hand of … whatever word you want to use” stepped in, says Middleton; her friends Cali Gaston and Amy Chenoweth came up to her at the end of the session and said, “We want to do this with you.”

Gaston had faced the reality of death 40 years before, when she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at age 21. “It really was life-changing, to confront my mortality” at that age, she recalls. “I was pretty sure I wasn’t going to live. It meant I was seeing what a huge gift it is to be alive.”

When her successful cancer treatment left her infertile, Gaston tried acupuncture and was inspired by her practitioner to get into the field. “Which was pretty funny,” she recalls. “I hated needles, had no science background, and the best acupuncture school was (150 miles away) in Columbia, Maryland.” She ended up getting a nursing degree to get the necessary science and patient care experience to earn her master’s degree in acupuncture; she’s been practicing for more than 25 years. She also survived another bout with cancer.

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Last fall, a friend of Gaston was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passed away within five weeks. During those weeks, “(my friend) had very little lifeforce left,” Gaston recalls, “and was very clear about how she wanted to use it. For me, that showed (the importance of) being in the present—how to actually be with the people I am with.”

The day after Christmas, Gaston went from her friend’s funeral to a meeting for the support group of another friend who had stage 4 cancer, complicated by several chronic health conditions. Adamant he didn’t want to spend his last months in constant pain and crisis, her friend chose VSED, where he would have family and a support group around him. His dying took 15 days.

Her own and her friends’ experiences led Gaston to attend Deathfest with Middleton. During the Compassion & Choices presentation about its educational efforts and its public policy advocacy, she says, “I thought, ‘This is what we need to be doing.’”

Chenoweth had come to Deathfest on a different personal path. She worked in nursing for more than three decades at UVA, in hospice work and home health, and in child development—“all of it work around oncology and surgical oncology,” she describes. “Working with cancer patients had raised my awareness and interest in how we approach the issues around dying; these are difficult topics.”

Chenoweth also was thinking about what would be next as she neared retirement. “As I looked around, at my friends and at my parents, I saw the need for openly facing (these issues). My mother is 93 years old; we’ve been having discussions about how she wants to face the end of her life, and it’s been enriching. What do we anticipate? What is a ‘good death’?”

That’s what led Chenoweth to attend Deathfest, which she describes as “a wonderful, upbeat day with people talking about death and grief.” After the discussion session with local death doulas, she went to hear the Compassion & Choices presentation, and was impressed with the breadth of its mission to bring everyone—patients, families, medical professionals, the palliative care community, social workers, etc.—into the discussion.

“That’s my special interest, involving the medical community,” says Chenoweth. From her experience in the oncology community, she’s seen the medical profession’s drive to “treat and keep on treating. When do you allow living to be about quality of life, rather than number of days?”

Launching the Blue Ridge Action Team—actually, revitalizing a group that had been working locally—takes advantage of the special skills of these three women. Middleton has nonprofit experience, and serves as the chapter’s delegate to the state organization; Gaston has both a nursing background and experience in the alternative healing community; Chenoweth has the medical background and the credentials to reach out to that sector. All three have experience and contacts in the palliative care community. And all three have gone through training run by Compassion & Choices to make sure they are knowledgeable on all aspects of the organization’s work and the medical and legal issues involved.

The next big step is the group’s first sponsored event at Charlottesville’s Gordon Avenue Library on April 21. Compassion & Choices’ Welt will speak about the issues and options surrounding death and dying, the organization’s education and planning resources, its support for patient-cen-

tered care, and its work to make medical aid in dying legal in Virginia.

Middleton says the group’s immediate goal is to set up a presentation, discussion, or education session every month. The next event planned will be on June 5 at The Center at Belvedere, featuring a documentary film called Last Flight Home, followed by a discussion led by Adamson on issues around death and grief.

“The three of us have so much we can bring to this work,” says Chenoweth, “and to work with people you know and respect—it’s exciting.”

Right now, 10 states and the District of Columbia have legal provisions for medical aid in dying (MAID); this means 20 percent of Americans live in a state where they can legally choose this option. Eighteen more states are currently considering MAID legislation.

In Virginia, SB280 (often called the Death with Dignity bill) was first proposed in 2019 by Del. Kaye Kory from Fairfax, based on her own experience of witnessing her father’s death from cancer. It’s been filed every year since and, in 2024, passed the state Senate, but was tabled by the General Assembly. With Gov. Glenn Youngkin stating he would veto any such legislation, advocates are holding off to re-propose the bill in 2026. Sen. Creigh Deeds says he voted for SB280 “in spite of concern that such legislation might be abused. The drafting of any similar bill in the future is critical.”

Deeds’ perspective is a common one. Melissa Stacy, Compassion & Choices’ regional advocacy

director for the Northeast, says, “This is more complicated than a partisan issue—it’s a personal issue. People have a visceral reaction.” The organization’s website cites a 2021 Gallup poll that found 67 percent of Americans support some form of medical aid in dying—although they are often more aware of the issue than they are of the process, which Stacy says “has some pretty comprehensive guidelines.”

To ensure consistency and counter fears of abuse, Compassion & Choices advocates for MAID laws that set out a specific, stringent process with stages built in for reconsideration. The individual must be an adult who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness leading to death within six months. They must go through an application process that requires a confirmed terminal diagnosis, counseling about their end-of-life options, and repeated review and approval by two qualified medical professionals. They must be assessed to be fully competent to make the decision and take the medication on their own.

Even the phrase ‘medical aid in dying’ raises confusion and concern. Advocates are quick to explain that MAID is not euthanasia, it’s not assisted suicide, it’s not allowing sick people (or their health proxies) access to dangerous medications. It’s also different from the pain management that is a core component of palliative care; MAID provides a person who is already dying access to medication that allows them to choose the time and circumstances of their death.

Friends Amy Chenoweth, Leslie Middleton, and Cali Gaston have formed Blue Ridge Action Team, a local chapter of the country’s oldest and largest education and advocacy group around end-of-life care, Compassion & Choices.

Stacy says her organization’s research shows that of those individuals who have sought and been approved for MAID, about 30 percent choose not to take the medications. Professionals in the palliative care and medical professions say that simply having the option available often enables individuals to face the dying process with less fear and anxiety. Middleton cites a friend in California (where MAID is legal), whose husband faced a terminal cancer diagnosis and chose that option. “As soon as he had the medication, and the choice, he was comforted,” she says. He died two days later of a heart attack.

But concerns remain. For historical reasons, certain populations—including people of color, the LBGTQ+ community, and the disabled— have issues of trust with the medical establishment. A core component of Compassion & Choices’ work is to address inequities in the nation’s healthcare system to promote equitable access to patient-centered care, and to ensure patients are aware of the full range of treatment options and choices.

Also critical is addressing the conundrum of personal choice in end-of-life care for those with dementia, in which competency is often compromised before a diagnosis is terminal. Research from the National Institute on Aging indicates about 10 percent of Americans age 70 and older suffer from some form of dementia. Compassion & Choices offers a Dementia Healthcare Directive, a document individuals can use to make their wishes clear while they are still able.

In our society, discussing the end of life is never easy, at any age or in any health situation.

“People’s fear around the whole subject of death means they won’t consider (their end of life),” says Gaston, “but when you see the very different ways people age and the very different ways people die—it will be unique for each of us.”

“None of us can be sure what we want until we’re in that moment,” says Middleton. “I might want to die naturally, but I’m fervent that the choice should be available.”

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FRIDAY 4/18 & SATURDAY 4/19

MALL-HOPPING

The return of the Tom Tom Festival means the return of the ever-popular Downtown Mall Block Party. With diverse performances and activities taking place across four stages and additional sites along the mall, there’s plenty to be excited about. Take in the sounds of established and emerging local bands, learn new moves with salsa, Chinese, and African dance demonstrations, and groove to your own beat at a silent disco. Drag and fashion shows, fire performances, and fun activities for the kiddos round out a weekend of cultural celebration in the city’s center. Free, times and locations vary. tomtomfoundation.org

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La Luz with Color Green

With the release of News of the Universe in 2024, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Shana Cleveland led her band, La Luz, to deeper levels of previously staked-out musical terrain. What began in 2012 as a surfy, twangedout Seattle quartet with ‘60s girl-group leanings has evolved into a deeper exploration of that decade’s sounds, complete with new members and an L.A. home base.

Although it may be a bit of a stretch to say La Luz’s recent full-length and their selftitled 2021 predecessor differ musically, News of the Universe manages to incorporate some novel elements, noticeably in bits like the electronic arpeggiation undergirding “Strange World.” Truth be told, the ’60s influences seeping from the layers of tones and arrangements that peacock throughout the record are too numerous to catalog in anything less than the pages afforded to someone writing a grad school paper.

As such, La Luz dares the listener to try and decode the fast-paced, genre-blending roots that emerge as a byproduct of being well-schooled in rock’s past.

Happily, the results are often unexpected and pleasant. For instance, the title track explodes with fuzzy, acid-rock wailing, and thunderous drums, only to give way to reserved harmonies and—I’ll say it—a trippy, yet tentative wandering that meanders to places I wouldn’t have predicted. The band’s vocals have come to the foreground and, at least for the time being, overtake the guitar-playing in terms of maybe what best defines La Luz now.

dance

Weekly Swing Dance. Beginner-friendly swing dance lessons, teaching the Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, and blues. No partner or experience needed. Stay for social dancing after the class. $10, 7pm. The Front Porch , 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.com words

Poetry Reading: To Inspire & Challenge. Come listen and celebrate National Poetry Month with readings from Sara Robinson, Patsy Asuncion, and Amelia L. Williams. Free, 6pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com etc.

Scrappy Crafty Hour. Bring your project, grab a cup of tea, and hang out in the library with other knitters, hookers, stitchers, and crafters. Free, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Thursday 4/17 music

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

Bumpin Uglies. Reggae-punk-ska brilliance, coupled with a hint of folksy bluegrass from Annapolis, Maryland. $20–25, 7:30pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater. com

John D’earth & Friends. Live jazz with a rotating cast of local and national musicians. Free, 10pm. Miller’s Downtown, 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. millersdowntown.com

Králik-Bell-Armstrong Trio. Cville Chamber Music Festival presents Abigél Králik from Brussels, joining Andrew Armstrong and Raphael Bell in Mendelssohn’s great Trio #1 and more. Free, 7:30pm. The Dickinson Fine and Performing Arts Center at Piedmont Virginia Community College, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu

crack codes, unravel riddles, and sample Charlottesville’s best brews. Players get $1-off pints at each brewery. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Firefly Karaoke. Come out and sing your favorite songs. Free, 8pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

Jay and Silent Bob: The Aural Sects Tour. Kev and Jay finally get to be themselves, using their mouths on you for money, telling tales about making movies, marrying above their stations, and being dads. $34–54, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

FRIDAY 4/18

SUBGENRE SHOWCASE

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall Friday 4/18

Opener Color Green is equally indebted to psychedelia, but it also pulls the thread, following it further into the decades beyond its heyday. As opposed to the headliner, these fellow Angelenos present songs that are more of a group effort (as opposed to the work of a singular visionary), with a collection of voices working in tandem throughout Fool’s Parade (2024). I won’t say the band’s breaking new ground as much as it’s just doing its thing—which happens to be a thing that’s been done many times, for better or worse. But you can’t blame it for making more rock music when that’s clearly not the road to fame or fortune in 2025.—CM Gorey

Liz Barnes Trio. Jazz and blues played beautifully. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Making Noise in the Library: Nathaniel Star & Vintage. Nathaniel Star has been an important facet of the Charlottesville music community for many years as a performer and supporter of the arts. Free, noon. Robertson Media Center (RMC), 164 McCormick Rd. library.virginia.edu

Songwriter’s Open Mic. A space for all levels, styles, and ages. Amps and mics provided. Please limit your performance to one original song per artist. Free, 7pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

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Wednesday 4/16

music

Beleza Duo. 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, 7pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Cowboy Junkies. A career-spanning show from Canadian alternative country and folk-rock mainstays. $75, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Electronic Underground. EDM night featuring local and regional DJs Jaki Rose, Eclectik, and Jesters Lane, plus art installations, and plenty of bass. Ages 21+. Free, 9pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

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

South Canal Street. Songs mostly from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, including Motown, funk, soul, rock, and pop tunes. Free, 5:30pm. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswick vineyards.com

Raising Happy Connected Kids in the Digital Age. A panel discussion for parents and educators presented by CharlottesvilleFamily as part of the Tom Tom Festival 2025. Free, 7pm. Grisham Hall, St. Anne’sBelfield School, 2132 Ivy Rd. charlottesvillefamily.com classes

Easter Floral Centerpiece Workshop. Learn how to create a stunning Easter floral centerpiece from locally grown flowers, with the help of farmer-florist Jenn Heller of Dogwood House Floral. $40, 6pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

etc.

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. An escape room meets a pub crawl. Visit the Preston Avenue breweries,

A triple-bill embodying the spirit of independent music showcases Philly-based Bruise Bath, alongside two local acts. Bruise Bath’s Zak Krone (a former WTJU DJ) returns to town with the ground-down, slowcore project, trafficking in melodic riffs and droning harmonies. Space-Saver presents spaced-out sessions of experimental music, drawing from free jazz, doom metal, acid techno, and ambient, and utilizing saxophone, drums, and self-designed electronics. Post-post-punk, neo-kraut, pastoral noise rock band Radon Abatement rounds out the roster. Free, 7pm. Infinite Repeats, 1740 Broadway St. infiniterepeats.com

Kyle Gordon. A one-of-a-kind musical comedy experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen before in your entire life, ever. $25–30, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. Like an escape room but at a winery. Crack codes and unravel riddles while sampling Charlottesville’s best wine, beer, and cider. Play when you want and go at your own pace. $15, available noon–8pm. Please confirm Eastwood Winery and Potter’s Cider hours beforehand. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Friday 4/18

music

Dogs In A Pile. An eclectic quintet merging funk, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll with psychedelia. $20–25, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Fridays After Five: Isaac Hadden/Elby Brass. Improvisational funk rock from Isaac Hadden and street-brass band excellence from Elby Brass. With Jay Pun and Morwena Lasko. Free, 5:30pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

Ken Farmer & the Authenticators. Roots rock, rockabilly, blues, folk, and old country. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

La Luz. An unashamedly vulnerable, unabashedly feminine, and undeniably triumphant rock outfit from Seattle. $25, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

UVA Concert Band Spring Concert. Music from the large wind ensemble open to all students at UVA, conducted by Dr. Elliott Tackitt, Dr. Andrew Koch, and Professor Michael Idzior. Free, 6pm. UVA Amphitheater, 235 McCormick Rd. music.virginia.edu

dance

Boot Scoot Square Dance Party. A beginnerfriendly square dance. Big Silo plays driving old-time favorites and teaches you how to move to the music. No experience necessary. Beginners and all ages welcome. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

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CreativeMornings Charlottesville. A monthly breakfast lecture series for the creative community. This month: Kate deNeveu and David Murray present “Professional Mutants: Adapting to Survive & Thrive.” Free, 8:30am. Light House Studio: Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. lighthousestudio.org

Mapping Freedom: Self-Inquiry, Place-Based Poetics, and the Creative Process. Join us to hear from MaKshya Tolbert, our inaugural Art in Library Spaces artist-in-residence. Free, 5:30pm. UVA Edgar Shannon Library: Room 330, 160 McCormick Rd. library.virginia.edu

Storytime. Join us for a magical storytime adventure where the pages come alive and imagination knows no bounds. Free with admission to the museum, 10:30am. Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vadm.org

etc.

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, April 17. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Scrappy Crafty Hour. See listing for Wednesday, April 16. Free, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

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TRIED IT IN C’VILLE CULTURE

All hail the queens

It’s not every day that one gets to meet stage royalty. In that respect, drag shows offer a unique opportunity to connect with multiple monarchs at once. I’ve always been intrigued by drag, but had never attended a live show. I voted for drag diva Shangela on the reg when she performed on “Dancing with the Stars,” and I’ve watched “Queer Eye,” Season 2, Episode 5 with Skylar Jay, who performs as a drag king, at least 20 times. But I’ve never seen “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” so I was not prepared for the awesome spectacle—the rainbow jubilee— that was the Spring Fling Drag Show.—Kristie Smeltzer

What

Attending a drag show at Superfly Brewing Co.

Why

To experience the fabulousness and athleticism of the drag performers.

How it went

Images from the Technicolor dream of it all still fill my mind. Walking up to Superfly’s entrance with a friend, the vibe felt electric. As we entered and got situated in our booth, we thought some folks at the bar might be performers because they slayed hard in vibrant outfits and shoes you can’t wear if you’re afraid of heights. The retro aesthetic at Superfly delighted the senses, from the pale-blue Ford tailgate mounted on the wall, to the bowling alleyesque decals on the booth tables.

The DJ played loud music that energized the room, while people danced vigorously in open spaces. Folks hit the bar hard, sampling Superfly’s signature brews and, as anticipation built, joy and a sense of play permeated the venue. Ages ranged from 20- to 70-something, our desire for fun uniting us.

Host and performer Katja Attenshun opened the event, looking super-glam in a silky, knee-length, emerald-green dress. In a touching moment, she praised events like the Spring Fling for being positive experiences that bring people together and show support for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I don’t know if Ms. Attenshun was just glittering us up, but she also praised the Charlottesville crowd for always being very welcoming to her and her castmates.

Then, she taught us the two rules of drag. The short version (which will be far less funny than hers) is to applaud often and enthusiastically. It’s free, and it really fuels the performers. The second is to tip. When she reached that second rule, a bunch of us newbies (myself unfortunately included) had that “Oh, crud” moment of not having cash on hand—but we figured it out with the help of kind folks at the venue. Pro tip: If you’re going to a drag show, remember to bring cash in small denominations. Those queens work hard for the money, so you know how you better treat them…

Y’all, let me just tell you, I was gobsmacked through the entire performance. Each of the cast of five queens performed twice, complete with a costume change in between. I haven’t enough words to describe the spectacle adequately, but I’ll give you the gist.

Superfly Brewing Co. was super fun at the recent Spring Fling drag show featuring Katja Attenshun.

Each performer’s garb and styling varied, just like their performances. Every act was a feast for the eyes—some favored classic Hollywood glamour, while others went for pop or punk stars’ edgier looks. Some leaned harder into the lip-synching, while dance reigned supreme for others. The boots and pumps—oh, my. I’ve never seen so many thighhigh boots at once, and I’m better for experiencing it. The boots provided both style and support because those queens performed amazing moves. The death drops! The splits! The amount of acrobatics the performers did, on concrete no less, gave my inner Italian nonna such a worry—and blew my mind. Leaving the event, my face hurt from smiling so hard for so long.

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Friday 4/18

Trivia with Olivia. Get the weekend started with beers and trivia. Free, 6pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing.com

Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, April 17. $15, available noon–8pm. Please confirm Eastwood Winery and Potter’s Cider hours beforehand. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com

Saturday 4/19

music

Alexander. WTJU Rock’s Third Rail welcomes Alexander, the solo project of guitarist and multiinstrumentalist David Shapiro, playing fingerstyle acoustic guitar and banjo music. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

Cake Fight. Modern pop and classic rock, from Dua Lipa to Devo to the Doors. Free, 6pm. Patch Brewing Co, 10721 Gordon Ave., Gordonsville. patchbrewingco.com

Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel. The son of the great Dickey Betts, this guitarist and singer-songwriter was a co-founding member of The Allman Betts Band, and leads the American act Palmetto Motel. Free, 7pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Fruition. Three songwriters. Five bandmates. More than 15 years together, building a grassroots audience with a combination of stacked vocal harmonies and collaborative, song-driven Americana. $20–22, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Jim O’Ferrell. Acoustic alternative rock and more. Free, 12:30pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Melissa Hansen. A blend of blues, pop, country, and soul that comes from the performer’s own life experiences. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Mt. Joy. A five-piece indie rock band based in Los Angeles with roots in Philadelphia. Free, 8pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpaul jonesarena.com

Perennial Collection. A female-fronted group playing a blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and soul. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Red and the Romantics. Blending Americana roots with bluesy undertones, this Charlottesville-based band brings a rich and dynamic sound that’s sure to get your toes tapping. Free, 5:30pm. Potters Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Susan Gaeta & Mike Sobel. An eclectic mix of jazz standards, Americana, and other popular music from a wide variety of well-known artists and composers. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

The Michael Elswick Gathering. Entertaining all with jazz, blues, ballads, and Latin tunes. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Undergraduate Composers Concert. Showcasing original works by undergraduate composers from UVA’s Composition and Computer Technology program, spanning a variety of musical styles. Free, 8pm. Old Cabell Hall. music.virginia.edu classes

Crocheted Granny Squares. Learn how to mix colors and make crocheted granny squares. Basic crochet experience needed. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a granny square. Ages 12+. $25, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.com

Crochet for Beginners. Learn the basics of crochet. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth. Ages 12+. $25, 10am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.com

Intermediate Calligraphy. Step into a world of elegance and precision with an intermediate calligraphy class. Designed for those who have a fundamental understanding of calligraphy basics. Ages 16+. $40, 2pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Needle Felted Sheep. Learn how to make a cute and fuzzy little sheep using a specialized notched needle to sculpt dyed wool. Geared toward returning students and folks who have done some felting before. Ages 14+. $45, 9:30am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Needle Felted Veggies. Learn how to make soft and colorful veggie decorations using a specialized barbed needle to sculpt dyed wool. Beginners and intermediate students welcome. Ages 14+. $40, 1:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

etc.

Adult Egg Hunt. Find eggs, win prizes, and have a blast while enjoying amazing live music from Chaz Knapp. Reservations required in advance. $35, 1:30pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. hardwarehills.com

Alex Berr & Friends: A Comedy Show. Alex Berr brings her friends for a fun comedy show. Ages 18+. $10–15, 8pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

Annual Cider Blossom Festival 2025. Featuring an extensive line up of activities for the entire family to enjoy, including a dog-adoption event and pet fashion parade, as well as workshops and live music. Free, 1pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, April 16. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Easter Egg Fest. Featuring an Easter egg hunt, cupcake walk, face painting, bounce house, and more. For ages infant–5th grade. Free, 10am. Charlottesville First Church of the Nazarene, 3056 Louisa Rd., Keswick. cvillenaz.com

Easter Egg Hunt at Mount Ida. For children up to 10 years old. We will be hunting for treat-stuffed eggs on the Tasting Room & Taphouse lawn. Free, 11am. Tasting Room and Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr., Scottsville. mount idareserve.com

Easter Eggstravaganza. Spring has sprung, so gather for some family fun. Free, 10am. Carter Mountain Orchard, 1435 Carters Mountain Trl. cartermountainorchard.com

Hop Into Spring. It’s time to celebrate a certain bunny’s favorite holiday with festive entertainment, tasty treats, and more. Free, 10am. Chiles Peach Orchard, 1351 Greenwood Rd., Crozet. chilesfamily orchards.com

Magic: The Gathering Artist Panel and Signing. Meet and greet with local Magic: The Gathering artists Eli Minaya, Jeremy Wilson, and Eric Wilkerson. Event includes Q&A and signing sessions. Free, 11am. The End Games, 390 Hillsdale Dr. theendgames.co

Storytime. Featuring readings from recent storybooks and the classics kids know and love. Rain or shine. All ages welcome. Free, 11am. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. newdominionbookshop.com

SUNDAY 4/20

LIVING THE DREAM-POP

With lush and dreamy tracks that tap into the essence of pop escapism, Sarah Kinsley is among the most exciting new voices in the sonic landscape. Based in New York City, the producer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist displays a wide range of influences throughout her catalogue. Originally trained as a classical pianist and orchestral violinist, Kinsley has adopted the grandiose elements of symphonic production to give her alt-pop offerings a larger-than-life vibe that pulls listeners into alternative states of mind. $20–35, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Vintage Pop-Up at Ethos. Sip and shop. Vintage pieces lovingly hand-curated and brought to you by Fat Life Vintage. Free, noon. Ethos Wine & Tea, 817 W. Main St. ethoswineandtea.com

Sunday 4/20

music

An Lár Traditional Irish Band. Playing fast-paced jigs and reels, lyrical waltzes and melancholy airs, and Irish folk ballads of love and adventure. Free, 2pm. Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

Beleza Duo. Funkalicious samba soul music from Madeline and Berto Sales. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glass housewinery.com

Beyond The Book Karaoke. Hosts Lex and Jessie can cue up anything found on YouTube, so get weird with it. Free, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

John Kelly. A local singer-songwriter with more than two decades of solo acoustic performing experience. Free, 1pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Music Open Mic. Open to musicians of all ages. Two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first. P.A. and microphone provided. Hosted by Theocles. Free, 5:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Pat Anderson + Easter Egg Hunt. Roots-rock singer-songwriter provides music to help you hunt eggs, visit with the big bunny, and enjoy all things Easter. Free, 1pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

Sarah Kinsley. Dreamy alt-pop from a classically trained multi-instrumentalist. With Charlotte Rose Benjamin. $25–35, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jefferson theater.com

Sunday Jazz Jam. Live jazz featuring local, regional, and national musicians improvising with friends and strangers. Free, 6pm. Miller’s Downtown, 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. millers downtown.com

The One Love Project featuring Jen Tal. A Bob Marley tribute packed with local talent and positive vibes. Free, 2pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com classes

Beginner Salsa Class. Beginner-intermediate salsa classes. No partner needed. Proficiency with the basic, turning, and partner connection required. $10, 4pm. DMR Studio D, The Dance Connection, 109 Second St. SE.

Beginner Bachata Class. Beginner-intermediate bachata classes. No partner required. Proficiency with the basic, turning and partner connection required. $10, 5:15pm. DMR Studio D, The Dance Connection, 109 Second St. SE.

etc.

Brave Hearts, Calm Minds: Community Healing Event for Veterans. A special community event designed to honor our veterans by providing a welcoming space that fosters camaraderie and mutual support. Free, 1pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwood farmandwinery.com

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, April 17. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Easter Egg Stroll & Crafts. Craft activities, coloring sheets, face painting, and a preschool–kindergarten age-friendly Easter egg stroll with five caches to find in the lawn next to our veranda. Free,

noon. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Monday 4/21

music

Wind Ensemble Spring Concert. Conducted by the Director of Bands, Dr. Elliott Tackitt, this 50-member ensemble features the most outstanding brass, woodwind, and percussion players at the University. Free, 7:30pm. Hunter Smith Band Building at UVA, 180 Culbreth Rd. music. virginia.edu

etc.

Scrappy Crafty Hour. See listing for Wednesday, April 16. Free, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

The 29th Annual National Physics Day Show. A physics demonstration show, especially suited to K–12 students and families. Free, 6:30pm. UVA Physics Building, Room 338, 382 McCormick Rd. phys.virginia.edu

Trivia on Tap. Five rounds of themed trivia for teams of up to six competitors. Hosted by Olivia. Reservations recommended. Free, 7pm. Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery - Charlottesville, 520 Second St. SE. threenotchdbrewing.com

Tuesday 4/22

music

An Evening With Jim Lauderdale. An Americana legend who’s won two Grammys, released 34 fulllength albums, and taken home the Americana Music Association’s coveted Wagonmaster Award. $25–30, 7:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Digitalis 2025, Electronic Music Festival. The annual concert of experimental work for sound and visual media, featuring premieres by undergraduate and graduate students in Composition and Computer Technologies. Free, 8pm. Old Cabell Hall. music.virginia.edu

Vincent Zorn. Lively flamenco rumba with a unique percussive technique that incorporates a diverse range of strumming styles, rhythms, and taps. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

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Profs & Pints Charlottesville. “The Physics of Baseball,” with Scott Paulson, professor of physics at James Madison University, giving fans an exploration of the science underlying their beloved sport. $13–17, 5:30pm. Graduate Charlottesville, 1309 W. Main St. profsandpints.com

etc.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia. Good trivia, good times. Teams of two to six people can compete to win prizes like gift certificates and pint glasses, plus bragging rights. Free, 7pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

The Run Club. Do a 5K run, then drink beer. $1-off pints for runners. Free, 6pm. Decipher Brewing, 1740 Broadway St.

UVA’s Earth Day Eco-Fair. Join UVA Sustainability and community partners to celebrate Earth Day with an exciting afternoon of activities and fun. Free, 11am. Peabody Hall at UVA, 190 McCormick Rd. sustainability.virginia.edu

PAGES CULTURE

Hunting for the sublime

New memoir cultivates reverence for our fellow animals

BY SARAH LAWSON

In her book, Moonlight Elk: One Woman’s Hunt for Food and Freedom, Christie Green writes: “When the days are distilled into life and death moments and attuned to tiny toenail prints in the soil and subtle wind shifts, my old identities pale.” A sensuous exploration of the animal world and our place within it, Green’s debut weaves together memoir, moon phases, and meditations on the sublime, as she examines what was involved in her decision to become a hunter and how the hunt continues to change her.

At a time when the decision to opt out of global food supply chains is a political choice as much as a financial necessity for many, Green’s book offers an insightful and reverent examination of what it means to add hunting as a locavore food source. Making the decision to take up elk hunting as a single mother working to provide food for her daughter, she writes, “Rationale named food, sustenance, and self-reliance as justification to learn to hunt… I validated my urge to hunt as an extension of practical agency.”

After beginning to hunt in 2010, Green found the act itself transformed her. And as it did so, she witnessed her motivations and self-knowledge evolve in kind. She writes, “Elk. Deer. Oryx. Turkey. Grouse and quail. By penetrating their bodies with bullet and knife as enigmatic communion through blood, guts, hide, and hoof, I began to see myself. Like them: uncontrollable, unknowable, and valuable… as is. What I sought from these animals was food. What I have found is freedom.”

During a recent interview with Green from her home in New Mexico, she reflects, “I have so many mixed emotions, and there were certain hunts that were so cathartic. … More and more, I feel less and less sure, and committed to killing. It’s very hard for me to kill, [though] I love the hunt and I love the process of being with the bodies and the animals.” At this point in our call, she turns her laptop around to show the partial skeleton of an elk she hunted last fall, hanging like a wind chime on her porch. Except that’s not right, not exactly. A wind chime isn’t revered like this. This is more like the whale or dinosaur bones one might see at a museum, lovingly reconstructed and glorified through the act of witnessing and living within their awe. Green has also photographed the animals she hunts, chronicling their inner workings as a form of appreciation.

She writes tenderly of these moments she shares, this communion with her dead: “I trace my hands along [the elk’s] muscled flanks, sinewy forelegs, plush white belly, and bend my nose to her hide, inhaling every inch of the body that will soon become the material of muscle that feeds us.”

These are acts of devotion as much as anything. In our virtual meeting, Green says, “I love the body part, the food part, connecting with the animals, but I don’t know. I just learn

more and more every time and I’m wondering about going and being with the animals without killing them.”

Green was raised in Alaska, and her professional background as a landscape architect and artist informs her writing. But her dreams exert a significant influence as well. As we talk, she shares that interaction.

“I work every morning with my dreams,” Green says. “Even when I’m hunting, I get up two hours early, and sit in that liminal darkness, and write, and draw, no matter what. A lot of times, those dreams will inform the hunt. I absolutely abide by them, no matter what. I feel like the psyche—in the form of dreams and images and language—can get at something so powerful.”

Indeed, when writing the essays that would become Moonlight Elk, Green recalls, “I had this dream that said, in a nutshell, ‘You must write in the same way that the elk run up the hill to save their lives.’ In other words, it was like I had to write to save my life. … Every essay came from an experience of hunting and reflecting.” After writing 20 or so essays, Green shared that work with an editor in 2017, who supported her in transforming the collection into Moonlight Elk. Green has also committed to writing two additional books for her publisher in the next couple of years, which promise to continue her thoughtful exploration of our relationships with the cohabitants in this world.

“My whole intent is to inspire reverence for and stewardship of the Earth,” Green says. “How can we open ourselves up enough to feel that there is no other, no separation? We are all direct extensions from the Earth. The hardest part was trying to put into language my feelings, and this urgency to care, and connect, and be stewards. … It’s really hard for me to be around humans who believe that we’re the ones who should and do rule and that everything is for our sake, or that we’re entitled to any of it. I just don’t believe that. I believe we can be a lot quieter.”

Christie Green will read from and discuss Moonlight Elk: One Woman’s Hunt for Food and Freedom, with Erika Howsare at Bluebird Bookstop on April 17.

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THE WINE DOWN

WHAT’S DELISH AT LOCAL WINERIES?

53RD WINERY AND VINEYARD

A note from Winegrower and Owner, Dave Drillock

We are a Winery that just wants to be a Winery! That was my answer to a customer about my thoughts about owning a winery for almost ten years now.

We invite you to visit our serene, meadow-like location in rural Louisa County. We pride ourselves on being genuine and approachable, eager to share our passion for wine without any scripted lines or memorized facts—just a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Over the coming months, we’ll host several special tasting events. For more details, please check our website at www.53rdwinery.com or call us at 540-894-1536. We look forward to welcoming you to the winery, and we truly appreciate your business and support.

Upcoming events:

Saturday, April 19th: Wine Club Pick Up Day 1

For $17/person, enjoy a wine tasting in the pavilion with our Wine Club members, and spend your day at 53rd!

Food Truck: Farmacy Mexican Fusion Live Music: Marc Carraway 12:304:30

Sunday, April 20th: Happy Easter, we are closed.

Thursday, April 24th: Real Estate Agents: You’re Invited! Be part of our Exclusive Realtor Happy Hour from 4:30-5:30pm! Reserve your spot!

Saturday, April 26th: Wine Club Pick Up Day 2

If you could not make it on the 19th, for $17/person you can enjoy a wine tasting in the pavilion with our Wine Club Members, and spend your day at 53rd!

Food Truck: Farmacy Mexican Fusion

Live Music: Nate Oyler 1:0 0-4:00

Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm 13372 Shannon Hill Rd Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com

DUCARD VINEYARDS

2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve

With an intense garnet color and earthy aromas of currant, plums, and fennel, the 2023 Cabernet Franc Vintner Reserve is robust and smooth. Expressions of clove, black cherry, and pink peppercorn with classic chalky tannins offer a welcoming first impression. This wine is a gold medal winner and included in the 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup Case. It is available in our tasting room and online.

We are open 7 days a week throughout the month of January,

with live music every weekend! Make sure to keep an eye on our website and social media pages for the most up to date listings of our upcoming artists.

Save the Date: Seafood Saturday, April 26

Seafood Saturday at DuCard Vineyards is back April 26, 2025, from 12 to 6 pm. Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch will be providing fresh, delicious oysters from the Northern Neck, as well as steamed shrimp and non-seafood items. Music by South Canal Street (2-5 pm) plus beautiful mountains and vineyard views to round out the day. Admission tickets are $12 in advance and $20 at the gate. Ticket includes a souvenir logo wine glass to take home! Go to our website to purchase tickets at www. ducardvineyards.com.

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!

April 18-20th - Pick your own Tulips at DuCard

April 20th - Easter Sunday Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny!

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

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

EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY

SPARKLING BLANC DE BLANCS & VIRGINIA OYSTERS Celebrate the spring season with a glass of our sparkling brut Blanc de Blancs and oysters on Friday nights! We’re thrilled to announce that oysters are back beginning Friday, April 4. Salty Bottom Blue will be here every Friday night this spring serving their delicious raw and grilled oysters, which pair beautifully with a glass of our gold medal Sparkling Blanc de Blancs. Made from Virginia Chardonnay, it is dry and crisp with notes of almond and lemon zest. Delicious to enjoy on its own, with Salty Bottom Blue oysters, a toasty flatbread from Chef Andrew, or with one of your other favorite menu items. Let us pop the cork on a bottle for you!

Upcoming at

Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration | Every Friday In April

Beginning Friday, April 4, our Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration will be back every Friday night! The oysters are prepared by Salty Bottom Blue. Enjoy them in a relaxed, fun atmosphere with live music from 5-8pm on the stage in our tasting room.

An Urban Winery Experience: Tour and Taste Five Wineries

Under One Roof at the Virginia Wine Collective | Wednesday, April 16

Join us at the Virginia Wine Collective for an intimate wine tasting and tour. You will move in small groups around the production facility to visit each winemaker, while sharing a glass of wine and discussion before moving to the next party of the facility. This event is part of the 13th Annual Tom Tom Festival and all details may be found on our website. Ticketed EventReserve Your Spot On Our Website

Easter Weekend | Thursday, April 17- Sunday, April 20

Fun for the whole family this Easter weekend at the winery. Celebrate the joy of Easter with a fabulous market on Sunday, April 20 featuring delicious food, refreshing drinks, and unique creations from local artisans. We’ll also have special activities for kids like our Easter Egg Stroll and live music by John Kelly from 1-4PM.

Thursday, April 17: Wine & Zen 1-3PM, Easter Floral Centerpiece Workshop 6PM (Reserve your spot on our website), Live Music by CSharp 5-8PM

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: Sunday-Wednesday (12-5 PM); Thursday-Saturday (12-8 PM)

We look forward to welcoming you to our cozy tasting room, seven days a week. Join us for award-winning wines, beer, and cider, as well as a delicious seasonal menu by Chef Andrew Partridge that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Delight in lounging on our enclosed & heated veranda with a glass of our gold medal 2022 Meritage Reserve. Or, stay inside and enjoy live music with a seasonal toasty flatbread or our scrumptious Cast Iron Baked Brie. 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.

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

breaking color. It is a precious time in the vineyards throughout Virginia as the threat of evening frosts can be a concern against these tender growing shoots. We are pleased to share that our newly expanded tasting room is open and ready for visitors! Please stop by and check out this new space. And if you have a special event in your future, please talk with us about how we can help make it spectacular!

Hours:

Thursday 4 – 7 p.m. (new starting in May 10: 12 – 8 p.m.)

Friday 3 – 8 p.m. (new starting in May: 12 – 8)

Saturday 12 – 5 (new starting in May: 12 – 8)

Sunday 12 – 5

April 18th – Live Music with Shawn Smith at 5:30 p.m.

April 19th - Adult Egg Hunt at 1:30. Leave the kids home and come explore the vineyard for the elusive prize eggs!

April 24th - 80’s Trivia Night! Bring your team (up to 6) and come win with your radical knowledge of the 80’s! Trivia at 6 p.m.

April 25th – Live Music with Brent Hull at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 18: Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration 5-8PM, Live Music by Jim Richardson 5-8PM

Saturday, April 19: Live Music

All Day! Jim O’Ferrell from 12:303:30PM and Perennial Collection from 5-8PM

Sunday, April 20: Easter Celebration & Maker’s Market 125PM & Live Music by John Kelly 1-4PM (Barn Tasting Room), Brave Hearts, Calm Minds: Community Healing Event for Veterans (Tent & Terraces) 1-4PM

MUSIC AT EASTWOOD THIS MONTH!

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 5-8PM or Music Bingo 6-8PM

Thursday “Thank You” Community Day at Eastwood—$5 Taps (Beer & Cider)

Every Friday: Live Music 5-8PM

Low-Country Shrimp Boil 5-8PM

Every Saturday: Live Music 12:303:30PM + Eastwood After Dark with Live Music 5-8PM

Every Sunday: Music Bingo, Paint & Sip, Maker’s Market or Live Music (See the Winery Calendar on our

HARDWARE HILLS VINEYARD

Traminette

This very special grape is a FrenchAmerican hybrid that is a challenge to grow and is a low yielding vine... but oh the results! If you are interested in a beautifully acidic, floral wine with a POW of flavor... stop in and give Traminette a try. While many producers will create a sweeter version of this wine, we make it dry and delightful. A hybrid of the reisling/Gewürztraminer family, this single varietal wine will have you rethinking hybrids and taking an extra bottle home! It pairs beautifully with shellfish and quiche!

Spring has sprung in the vineyard and when you stop by to look at the previously sleeping vines, you’ll now see bright green pops of bud-

April 27th – Wedding Expo and Bridal Fashion Show 12 – 4 p.m. Come spend an afternoon meeting with wedding pros for all of your local bridal needs!

SPECIAL DINNER EVENT MAY 5TH! Virginia Women and Wine and Hardware Hills Vineyard hosts the ultimate taste-n-learn: Hybrids, hybrids, hybrids! Why all the talk about hybrid grapes lately? Kick your wine IQ (and your palate) up a notch at this first-ever Hybrid Fête at Hardware Hills Vineyard. Fête is of course French for PARTY, and that’s what this night’s all about –festivities and French Hybrids! If you don’t know much about these very special grapes, you will by night’s end after tasting wines from around Virginia crafted from French hybrids and paired with a delicious multi-course dinner (check out the delicious menu!),

hearing from a lively panel of winemakers, and having the chance to purchase the wines to take with you. Tickets can be found https:// virginiawomeninwine.com/event

5199 W River Rd, Scottsville, VA 434.286.4710

www.hardwarehills.com

KESWICK VINEYARDS

Come Sip, Play, and Unwind at Keswick Vineyards!

Join us at Keswick Vineyards for an unforgettable experience! Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, we’ve got something for everyone.

Wine by the Glass, Bottle & Flight –Explore our award-winning wines with the option to enjoy a glass, bottle, or a tasting flight. Perfect for discovering your new favorite!

Guided Tastings – Available 7 days a week, our knowledgeable staff will walk you through a tasting experience like no other.

Mini Golf & Dog Park – Bring the whole family (including furry friends!) and enjoy our scenic mini golf course and dog park.

Wine Slushies, Local Beer & Cider – Cool down with refreshing wine slushies or sip on local beer and cider.

Live Music – Every Saturday from 12-4 PM, enjoy live tunes while sipping your favorite Keswick wine. It’s the perfect way to spend your weekend!

Wine Club Exclusive: Consensus

Easter brunch or simply enjoying a sunny afternoon, this wine shines alongside dishes like glazed ham, roast chicken with herbs, carrot cake, or fresh fruit salad.

April Special:

$22.99 / 750 ml

20% OFF for Wine Club Members

15% OFF for Non-Members

Discount valid April 1–30

Experience More at Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery!

Nestled in the heart of Virginia Wine Country, Prince Michel is one of the oldest and largest wineries in the Commonwealth. Open daily from 11 a.m., we offer wine tastings, shopping, tours, scenic picnic areas, and so much more.

Be sure to explore our wide range of wines—from bold reds and crisp whites to our fan-favorite Decadence Chocolate wine and refreshing wine slushies. Plus, enjoy craft brews and elevated pub fare at Tap 29 Brew Pub, open seven days a week.

Weekly Events:

Live Music every Friday–Sunday (music lineup at princemichel.com)

Monday Night Trivia | 6–7:30 p.m.

bubbles for any occasion. This near-equal blend of Albariño and Vidal Blanc has aromas of green apple, pear, lime and nectarine. The mouthfeel is fresh with notes of citrus. Its acidity will match salty cheeses, salads, fried chicken, and fish dishes as well as lean meats without heavy sauces.

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

Until April 30 - Exhibition of artwork by Stephanie Mendlow.

April 18th - Sip & Learn: Barbara Hawley’s presentation, How to Look at Art, will start at 6:00pm. Come and mingle at 5:30pm!

April 25th - Book Club @ The Vineyard starting at 6pm: Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

April 26th - Arts & Vines from 12:00pm until 6:00pm. Artisan market with Cathy Vaughn/Studio 157 (metal), Rachana Ink Art (watercolors), Elizabeth Bennett (barn quilts), Phineas Rose Studios (jewelry), Yuval Zack (native plants), and food by Cast Iron Craft House.

Wine Blending Party – Wine Club members, join us for a fun and exclusive Consensus Wine Blending Party this March! Reserve your spot for one of three dates at keswickvineyards.com. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to create your own blend! Not a member join online or in the tasting room in person!

We can’t wait to share the beauty of Keswick Vineyards with you! Cheers to great wine, good company, and a whole lot of fun!

Wednesdays - Wine Down Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pm

Weekends - 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

PRINCE MICHEL VINEYARDS

Rapidan River Sweet White Reserve

Celebrate spring and Easter with the refreshing taste of our Rapidan River Sweet White Reserve, April’s featured Wine of the Month. This delightful white wine offers vibrant notes of ripe peach, apricot, and honeysuckle, all perfectly balanced by a crisp, clean finish—making it the ideal companion for springtime gatherings.

Whether you’re setting the table for

Tuesday Beer & Wings Specials | 3–5 p.m.

Thursday Happy Hour | 3–5 p.m.

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

A Woman-Owned Business

REVALATION VINEYARDS

2024 Hera Crisp, refreshing, crowd-pleasing

May 2nd - Book World Meets Wine World at 6 pm: Author Lynn Wyvill will present her book Morning Light, Quiet Nights. A benefit for the Literacy Council of Madison County.

May 4th - En Plein Air: Artist Day at Revalation. Artists are invited to create art in the vineyard from dawn to dusk and exhibit their work from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Artist tickets available on our website.

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

FOR FUN PUZZLES

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ACROSS

54. Gershwin the lyricist

55. Deli counter call

56. Ensure there’s only one presenter on any TV show?

58. “Moral ___” (Adult Swim show)

59. Intro to sphere

60. Major Orlando attraction

61. Like a picture with too much going on

62. “Over here!”

63. Night lights

Japanese beef city 20. Mendes of “Ghost Rider ”

Bedding item 22. “Freaky Friday” actress Lindsay 23. Incessantly

Actress Kelly of “The West Wing”

“Over here!” 28. ABBA musical

31. Rock vanquisher

34. Be par t of the crowd

35. Hall of Fame defenseman Bobby

36. 2001 Apple debut

37. Naval group

38. Actor Driver

39. “The Matrix” hero

40. Advanced exams

41. Untethers

42. Volcanic cloud

44. Mineral source

45. Scout’s reward

46. Anticipating

50. Fern seed

52. Britpop band scheduled to reunite in July 2025

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1. “Little ___” (Louisa May Alcott novel)

2. From the beginning, in Latin

3. Depeche Mode lead singer Dave

4. Chanted syllables

5. Music download source, in the early Internet days

6. Arm muscle, familiarly

7. “Coyote vs. ___” (upcoming film that will be released after all)

8. Neighbors on a plane

9. 9-digit ID

10. Deep-fried South Asian snack

11. Setting that’s very Hawaiian?

12. Largest island in the Caribbean

13. It’s a sign

18. “Greetings, sailor!”

22. Describe in detail

24. Place to put pruners

26. Leave out

28. Kitchenware brand that means “honey”

29. “Dies ___” (Latin hymn)

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Taurus

(April 20-May 20): From 1501 to 1504, the artist Michelangelo worked to create a 17-feet-tall marble sculpture of the Biblical king known as David. Today it stands in Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia and is one of the most famous statues in the world. But the block of marble from which it was carved had a troubled beginning. Two other artists worked on it but ultimately abandoned their efforts, regarding the raw material as flawed. Michelangelo saw potential where they didn’t. He coaxed a masterpiece from what they rejected. Be like him in the coming weeks, dear Taurus! Look for treasure in situations that others deem unremarkable. Find the beauty hidden from the rest of the world.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20): The Judean date palm was considered extinct for over 800 years. Then scientists germinated a 2,000-year-old seed discovered in the ancient fortress of Masada. That was 20 years ago. Today, the tree, named Methuselah, is still thriving. Let’s regard this as your metaphor of power, Gemini. You, too, are now capable of reviving a long-dormant possibility. An old dream or relationship might show unexpected signs of life. Like that old seed, something you thought was lost could flourish if you give it your love and attention.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22): In more than a few ancient cultures, dolphins were regarded as playful allies that would guide lost ships and assist sailors in stress. In ancient Greek myth, dolphins were sacred companions and agents of the sea god. In Maori culture, dolphins were thought to deliver important messages that were unavailable any other way. Many modern Westerners downplay stories like these. But according to my philosophy, spirit allies like dolphins are still very much available for those who are open to them. Are you, Cancerian? I’m pleased to tell you that magical helpers and divine intermediaries will offer you mysterious and useful counsel in the coming weeks—if you are receptive to the possibility.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22): Do you know about the Leo liberator Simón Bolívar (1783–1830)? This Venezuelan statesman and military officer accomplished a cornucopia of good works. Through his leadership, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Panama, Bolivia, and Ecuador gained independence from the Spanish Empire. He was one of history’s greatest crusaders for liberal democracy. I propose we make him one of your inspiring symbols for the next 12 months. May he inspire you, too, to be a courageous emancipator who helps create a better world.

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo conductor Leonard Bernstein was a global superstar because of

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(March 21-April 19): I am always surprised when there appears yet another authoritative article or book that implies there is one specific right approach to meditation. The truth is, however, that there are many ways. Here’s teacher Christopher Bamford: “Meditation is naturally individual, uniquely our own. There are no rules. Just as every potter will elaborate their own way of making pots, so everyone who meditates will shape their own meditation.” This is excellent counsel for you right now, Aries. The planetary alignments tell me you have extra power to define and develop your unique style of meditation. Key point: Have fun as you go deeper and deeper!

ARIES

his stellar musicianship, activism, philanthropy, and teaching. He transformed classical music by dissolving barriers between “high” and “low” culture, bringing elegant symphonies to popular audiences while promoting respect for jazz and pop. He wanted all kinds of music to be accessible to all kinds of listeners. I think you are currently capable of Bernstein-like synergies, Virgo. You can bridge different worlds not only for your own benefit, but also others’. You have extra power to accomplish unlikely combinations and enriching mergers. Be a unifier!

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A rainbow is gorgeous, with its spectacular multi-hued arc sweeping across the sky. Here’s another element of its poetic appeal: It happens when sunlight and rain collaborate. In a sense, it’s a symbol of the sublimity that may emerge from a synergy of brightness and darkness. Let’s make the rainbow your symbol of power in the coming weeks, Libra. May it inspire you to find harmony by dealing with contrasts and paradoxes. May it encourage you to balance logic and emotion, work and rest, light and shadow, independence and partnership. I hope you will trust your ability to mediate and inspire cooperation.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov.21): You now have more power than usual to transform ordinary things into extraordinary things. Your imagination will work at peak levels as you meditate on how to repurpose existing resources in creative ways. What other people might regard as irrelevant or inconsequential could be useful tools in your hands. I invite you to give

special attention to overlooked assets. They may have hidden potentials waiting for you to unlock them.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec.21): If you google the term “the religion of work,” many critical references come up. They condemn the ways humans place an inordinate importance on the jobs they do, thereby sacrificing their health and soulfulness. The derogatory English term “workaholic” is a descriptor for those whose are manically devoted to “the religion of work.” But now let’s shift gears. The artist Maruja Mallo (1902–1995) conjured a different version of “the religion of work.” Her paintings celebrated, even expressed reverence for, the agricultural laborers of rural Spain. She felt their positive attitudes toward their tasks enhanced their health and soulfulness. In the coming weeks, Sagittarius, I invite you to explore Mallo’s version of the religion of work.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Astrologer Aliza Kelly likes Capricorns for their “fearless ambition, limitless resilience, and ability to keep pushing forward, even in the face of challenging adversity.” But she also praises their “secret wild side.” She writes, “Inside every earnest Capricorn is a mischievous troublemaker” that “loves to party.” I agree with her assessments and am happy to announce that the rowdier sides of your nature are due for full expression in the coming weeks. I don’t know if that will involve you “dancing on tables,” an activity Kelly ascribes to you. But I bet it will at least include interludes we can describe as “untamed.”

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1922, Aquarian author James Joyce published Ulysses, a novel recognized as one of the masterworks of 20thcentury world literature. Seventeen years later, he produced Finnegans Wake, an uproarious experimental novel that was universally reviled when it first emerged because of its wild wordplay, unusual plot, and frantic energy. In the ensuing years, though, it has also come to be regarded as a monument of brilliant creativity. It’s one of my favorite books, and I’m glad Joyce never wavered in his commitment to producing such an epic work of genius. Anyway, Aquarius, I’m guessing you have been toiling away at your own equivalent of Finnegans Wake. I beg you to maintain your faith! Keep going!

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): Years ago, in the early days of my infatuation with a new lover, she put a blindfold on me and ushered me around the city of Columbia, South Carolina. The goal was to enhance my non-visual senses. The experiment worked. I heard, smelled, and felt things I would never have noticed unless my dominating eyesight had been muffled. Ever since, my non-visual senses have operated with more alacrity. This fun project also improved the way I use my eyes. The coming days would be an excellent time for you to try a similar adventure, Pisces. If my idea isn’t exactly engaging to you, come up with your own. You will benefit profoundly from enhancing your perceptual apparatus.

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of Virginia, in

The object of this suit is to terminate the residual parental rights of unknown father of a girl child (A.P.) born to Amber Pollard on January 22, 2020.

It is ORDERED that unknown father, appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before May 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. 4/2/2025

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FORECLOSURE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION

A 7 Bedroom, 9½ Bath Home 55 High Meadows Lane, Scottsville, VA 22950 Albemarle County Tax Map No. 130A1-00-00-00400

SALE: MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025, AT 10:30 A.M. AT THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 501 E. JEFFERSON STREET, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902

In execution of a Deed of Trust, being dated April 15, 2020, and recorded on April 16, 2020, in the Clerk’s Office of Albemarle County Circuit Court, Virginia (the “Clerk’s Office”), as Instrument No. 202000004232 (the “Deed of Trust”). The undersigned as Trustee under said Deed of Trust will offer for sale at public auction the parcel listed below:

ALL that certain tract or parcel of land, with improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto, situated in Albemarle County, Virginia, on the east side of State Route 20 in the Town of Scottsville, containing 13.09 acres, more or less, shown as TM 130A(l)-4, on a plat by Lum’s Land Surveys, Inc., dated April 24, 2007, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia in Deed Book 3415, page 168; TOGETHER WITH a 25’ nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress to and from State Route 20 as shown on plat recorded in Deed Book 826, page 359.

Property Address: 55 High Meadows Lane, Scottsville, VA 24590 Tax Map No. 130A1-00-00-00400 (the “Property”).

TERMS OF SALE: A bidder’s deposit of the greater of $30,000 or 10% of the winning bid, shall be paid at the sale by cashier’s check made payable to Bidder (to be assigned to Trustee if Bidder is successful), with the balance of the winning bid plus a 10% buyer’s premium to be paid upon delivery of a trustee’s deed within 30 days of sale. If the initial deposit is less than 10% of the winning bid, then the successful bidder’s deposit MUST be increased to 10% of the winning bid by cashier’s check or wired funds within three (3) business days. Settlement shall be held within 30 days after the date of sale unless otherwise postponed at the sole discretion of the Trustee. Sale is subject to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, rights of way, and easements, if any, contained in the deeds and other documents forming the chain of title to the property. Property is sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” “WITH ALL FAULTS” and “WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTIES.”

TIME SHALL BE OF THE ESSENCE WITH RESPECT TO SETTLEMENT. The deposit shall be applied to the credit of successful bidder at settlement; or, in the event of failure to complete settlement within the time set forth after the date of sale, in accordance with the terms of sale, the deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs of sale, including Trustee’s fee, and the Property shall be resold at the cost and expense of the defaulting Purchaser. Risk of loss or damage to the Property shall be borne by successful bidder from the time of auctioneer’s strike down at the sale. Purchaser shall pay all settlement fees, title examination charges, title insurance premiums, and recording costs. Current real estate property taxes will be prorated at closing as of date of sale. Rollback taxes, if any, will be the responsibility of the Purchaser.

THE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT: (i) to waive the deposit requirements; (ii) to extend the period of time within which the Purchaser is to make full settlement; (iii) to withdraw the Property from sale at any time prior to the termination of the bidding; (iv) to keep the bidding open for any length of time; (v) to reject all bids; and (vi) to postpone or continue this sale from time to time, such notices of postponement or setting over shall be in a manner deemed reasonable by the Trustee. Announcements made on day of sale take precedence over all other advertised terms and conditions.

FOR INFORMATION SEE: www.fplegal.com/foreclosures

Flora Pettit PC, Trustee

Nancy R. Schlichting

530 E. Main Street

P. O. Box 2057

Charlottesville, VA 22902

(434) 220-6113

lmg@fplegal.com

CROZET CREPE COMPANY, LLC

TRADING AS CROZET CREPE COMPANY

325 Four Leaf Lane, Suite 7&8, Charlottesville, VA 22903

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Retail Restaurant or Caterer Application - Restaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverages, Consumed On and Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Matthew & Julia Franz, Owners

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

TLC KNEADED LLC

TRADING AS GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY 1701 Allied Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22903

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Restaurant, Wine, Beer. Consumed On and Off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Tracy Crowley, Owner

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Charlottesville Case No. 25-209 315 East High Street, #317 Charlottesville, VA 22902

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Joi McGhee v. Eric Washington

The object of this suit is name change for minor. It is ORDERED that Eric Washington, appear at the above named Court to protect his interests, if desired on or before April 21, 2025.

3/24/25

Claude V. Worrell, II DATE JUDGE

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Charlottesville Design Week—a week-long festival for designers of all kinds, from web developers to print-makers—kicked off this year’s April 8 to 11 event at Vault Virginia with its Design Marathon. The day-long contest gathers design professionals to form “agencies for a day” that will compete to provide a local nonprofit with revamped branding, from print to digital. This year’s recipient was On Our Own, an organization that provides mental health support for area residents. The winners were announced at the April 11 wrap party at Guajiros Miami Eatery.