CVILLE Weekly | August 27 - September 2, 2025

Glenmore home explosion leaves one dead, one injured P.9

PHAR takes issue with 11-story building near Westhaven P.14

Kitty Ashi adds to her restaurant lineup with Camellias P.31

ON ICE

Detention, delays, and courthouse arrests leave local immigrants stuck in a system designed to stall justice

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When, in this week’s cover story (p.20), Legal Aid Justice Center attorney Kristin Clarens said, “They could be gone by the time we hear from their families,” it captured the reality of what’s happening in Charlottesville right now. Expedited removal—a process that once applied only at the border—can now be used to rapidly deport people with minimal notice and few legal protections. In our community, that means someone can be detained, moved, and even leave the country before anyone they love knows what’s happened.

This isn’t an abstract policy issue. It’s happening here, to neighbors, co-workers, and classmates. Minor charges, old records, even participation in immigration proceedings can put someone at risk. As the Trump administration pushes ICE to meet its high daily arrest quotas, these removals are not theoretical—they are immediate, disruptive, and frighteningly efficient.

Writer Catie Ratliff’s story examines how these policies play out locally, from arrests in courtrooms to life in detention centers and voluntary self-deportation. Reporting on this has made clear what’s at stake when federal directives collide with everyday lives in our area.

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Ahouse explosion at 2331 Ferndown Ln. shook Keswick’s Glenmore neighborhood on August 19. One person was killed and another is recovering at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Evans-Haynes Burn Center.

The blast, caused by a suspected gas leak, leveled a large two-story home with a basement, and scattered debris—including insulation, bricks, and wood—across adjacent properties. Area residents more than half a mile away from the house reported feeling the explosion, which occurred around 6pm, and said it could be heard almost 10 miles away. The Red Cross is assisting displaced residents of 12 homes that sustained property damage.

The deceased, identified by the medical examiner’s office as Justine M. Joscelyne, 76, was checking on the home at the time of the explosion. Prior to the blast, she reportedly asked the other victim for help identifying the source of a gas smell.

The second victim, identified as an adult male, was initially taken to the University of Virginia Medical Center, and later transferred to VCU’s burn center, where he is in stable condition.

According to Albemarle County Fire Rescue, the homeowners were not at the property at the time of the explosion.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with the Albemarle County Fire Marshal’s Office and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives both looking into the cause. Parts of the neighborhood were blocked off immediately following the incident while emergency responders evaluated the scene. ACFR concluded its preliminary investigation on August 22 after evaluating 202 homes.

“We know this is a difficult time for the Glenmore community, and we will stand with them every step of the way,” said ACFR Chief Dan Eggleston in an August 20 state-

ment. “Our priority moving forward is twofold: to ensure the safety and stability of the affected homes and to help this neighborhood recover.”

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“Our priority moving forward is twofold: to ensure the safety and stability of the affected homes and to help this neighborhood recover.”

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tween trauma care and burn-specific treatment. UVA Medical Center was re-certified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons on August 19, the fourth time since 2015 the medical center has received the highest possible trauma care designation from the ACS. It operates the DeCamp Burn & Wound Healing Center, which has six beds, treats moderate to severe burns and complex wounds. However, VCU’s 16-bed Evans-Haynes Burn Center is the oldest civilian burn hospital in the country and the only Level 1 Comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Burn Center in the state certified by the American Burn Association.

To qualify for a Level 1 trauma recognition, medical centers “must be capable of providing system leadership and comprehensive trauma care for all injuries,” as defined by the ACS in the book Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient. Most Level 1 trauma centers, including UVA, are “university-based teaching hospitals due to the resources required for patient care, education, and research. In addition to providing acute trauma care, these centers have an important role in local trauma system development, regional disaster planning, increasing capacity, and advancing trauma care through research.”

Guidelines for burns associated with natural gas explosions usually recommend immediate referral to a burn center. Due to the mechanism of injury, natural gas and other blast burns are typically found alongside other conditions resulting from the blast wave, projectiles, and being thrown from the explosion.

While the American College of Surgeons has strict standards for trauma center certification, including burn care, the American Burn Association’s requirements are more rigorous and come with an initial application and annual reverification fee of $6,000. As of 2024, Less than 50 hospitals in the United States, including VCU, are ABA verified for both adult and pediatric burn care.

Thousands of first-years arrive for move-in day on Grounds August 21. Juan Manuel Torres-Reyes convicted of multiple sex crimes in Nelson County. ACAC buys former Lumber Liquidators headquarters in Henrico County for $13.8 million. Charlottesville City Council approves proposal to remove 33 Avon Street parking spots. Luxury vacation rental service Wander ranks Charlottesville as a top five most underrated vacation spot in America. Darnell’s Garden Patch receives $49,000 state grant to promote food access. Charlottesville Police Department investigating apparent suicide in Martha Jefferson neighborhood. Ndinzemenshe Metusera faces multiple drug and firearm charges following August 22 police chase ending in the injury of a CPD officer. Missing Albemarle County resident found deceased after week-long search. Charlottesville Inclusive Media hosts discussion on return of school resource officers to Charlottesville Public Schools. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors amends solar ordinance. American Association of University Professors at the University of Virginia issues statement of no confidence in the UVA Board of Visitors. Louisa resident Kyle Robinson arrested for decade-old California rape.

The University of Virginia Medical Center was recertified as a Level 1 trauma center on August 19.

Worrell reversal

Judge reverses ruling that voided city’s zoning BY

SEAN TUBBS

Charlottesville is once again legally in the clear to implement a zoning code that was adopted in December 2023, and was intended to allow developers to build more places to live across the city. But legal clouds remain on the horizon.

In a written opinion published August 22, Circuit Court Judge Claude Worrell reversed a previous ruling of default judgment in a lawsuit where the plaintiffs claim the city did not sufficiently coordinate the new zoning with the Virginia Department of Transportation. That issue will now proceed.

“Defendant need not prove that they are likely to succeed at trial, merely where there is a possibility that there will be success at trial,” Worrell wrote, convinced the city had shown good cause for him to reconsider a June 30 ruling that voided the zoning code. A trial had previously been set for June 2026 but must now be rescheduled.

This opinion unfreezes the new rules for now, but an eventual trial will determine the fate of a code upon which several projects are dependent. At least one development firm will exercise caution before launching a new project.

“I’m glad that the case is back on track toward resolution, but we’ll be waiting for cer-

On the record

The Albemarle County Electoral Board, which usually meets once a month, has three sessions scheduled between August 26 and September 2. While it’s normal for the board to meet more in the lead-up to Election Day, the three-member body is navigating this election season without a registrar following the resignation of Lauren Eddy earlier this month.

According to minutes from the ACEB’s August 11 meeting, Eddy was “the subject of an investigation and is on administrative leave.” She worked in the registrar’s office for 17 years prior to her resignation.

As the general registrar, Eddy was responsible for voter registration, record-keeping, and election administration. It is unclear how her departure will affect election administration in the county, with early voting for Virginia’s 2025 elections beginning on September 19.

At press time, the board had not yet held its August 26 meeting. Catie Ratliff

tainty before starting new projects in the city,” says Charlie Armstrong, vice president at Southern Development. “I hope a decision comes soon—people desperately need housing.”

Frank Stoner of Milestone Partners says his firm has no projects in the city and will not pursue any.

“Aside from the legal challenges, there are still obstacles to development that the city

Poof, Alakazam

After 20 years on the Downtown Mall, Alakazam Toys will close its doors. An official closing date had not been announced at press time.

Ellen Joy, who took over Alakazam in March 2019, shared the news in an August 23 social media post.

“In a world that can often feel challenging, I’ve always believed in the power of small moments that spark wonder, laughter, and connection,” she wrote. “That kind of joy is healing, it’s the medicine we all need in dark times. I can honestly say that my time owning the store has been one of the hardest—and very best—things I’ve ever done.”

A closing sale is currently underway, with inventory 30 percent off. Alakazam did not immediately respond to C-VILLE’s request for comment. CR

needs to address,” Stoner says. “Most notably the storm water requirements render much of the additional density unusable.

Mitchell Matthews Architects & Planners is overseeing planning for a student apartment building on Seventh Street SE in the Fifeville neighborhood. John Matthews says he is confident the new zoning ordinance will survive but there are other questions to consider.

“At what point will current projects be vested/protected should the outcome of the challenge to the NZO be successful next year?” says Matthews. “If new projects are to proceed, without fear of pending changes to the zoning ordinance in the short term, the city will need to provide an answer to this very quickly.”

Matthews says he believes the city did comply with Virginia code and regulations and called the transportation question a red herring.

“It may seem counterintuitive, but higher density within a city does not automatically equate to more traffic,” Matthews says. “In fact, the opposite might be true, where residents can walk or use alternate means of transport, or employ the growing number of other options to perform some of their daily tasks.”

A major reason for the zoning code’s development was to increase the number of affordable units. The Piedmont Housing Alliance is involved with multifamily projects, such as Kindlewood and 501 Cherry Ave., that would have been approved under the old zoning. However, the success of its community land trust initiative depends on the ability to build more units in what had been single-family districts. The default judgment cast a shadow on those plans.

“Our smaller homeownership developments that rely on the new zoning code were stymied though,” says PHA executive Director Sunshine Mathon. “It’s a relief to have that reinstated for the time being.”

Preliminary plans depict a seven-story building constructed behind two historic houses on Seventh Street SW.

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When Charlottesville City Council adopted a new zoning code in December 2023, a key idea was to reduce the role elected and appointed officials play in determining what can be built where. The idea was to improve certainty for developers.

Under those rules, the LV Collective has the right to build an 11-story building at 843 W. Main St. because the underlying zoning allows for that size if the project meets a series of technical guidelines, including affordability requirements. The developer has submitted a plan for 307 apartments and a total of 708 bedrooms, but has yet to submit a housing certification.

Another requirement is a certificate of appropriateness from the Board of Architectural Review, a decision that can be appealed to City Council. However, Charlottesville’s historic preservation planner says the city cannot block development.

“The zoning allows a structure here, certain scale, certain size, certain use,” says Jeff Werner. “You’re evaluating whether the aesthetics of that are compatible with the [architectural design control] district guidelines.”

The project went before the BAR for a preliminary application conference on August 19. The Public Housing Association of Residents asked the BAR to do what it could to reduce the impact on the Westhaven community.

“The proposal before you is not just about design,” said Latricia Giles, PHAR’s executive director. “It is about whether the city repeats the mistakes of the past choices or chooses a different path.”

Westhaven is on its way to redevelopment and City Council has agreed to contribute $15 million to the effort. Residents endorsed a master plan in March 2025 that includes

parking structures on its northern boundary.

“Residents themselves have been working for years to design a future for Westhaven that honors history, strengthens safety, and keeps community at the center,” Giles said. “This project does none of that. It overshadows, it walls off, it predetermines the future of our neighborhood without our consent.”

Giles presented a petition with more than 300 signatures asking for reduced height and greater setbacks.

A representative from LV Collective says the developer began outreach to the Westhaven community in March and has incorporated feedback into the design. The representative says the project’s size and massing is appropriate given the Corridor Mixed Use 8 zoning next to Westhaven’s Residential Mixed Use 5.

“The comprehensive plan talks in great depth about the need for housing and specifically privately developed housing along West Main Street, alleviating the need for housing in the city,” says Andreé Sahakian, a senior development manager with LV Collective.

Developments on Cherry and Preston avenues do face additional scrutiny, but a neighborhood protection overlay was not applied to West Main Street.

Members of the BAR indicate they want to see a new application with reduced setbacks and a reduced presence.

The city denied the first site plan submission in an August 13 letter to LV Collective, but such denials are a routine part of the planning process. City staff also noted the project will need to create a traffic demand management plan because it exceeds 50,000 square feet of gross floor area. Such a plan has been submitted, but a community meeting for that must be held.

Developer LV Collective has submitted a plan for an 11-story building with 307 apartments at 843 W. Main St.

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late April, three plainclothes federal agents swept into Albemarle County General District Court, and carried out some of the Trump administration’s earliest-known local courthouse detentions.

There, in front of stunned witnesses, agents detained Teodoro Dominguez-Rodriguez and Pablo Aparicio-Marcelino, who had each appeared in court while facing separate criminal charges. The sudden arrests—and the failed attempts of two bystanders to intervene—ignited outrage, fueling debate over the administration’s aggressive tactics and the use of courthouses, once considered off-limits, as hunting grounds for immigration enforcement.

Dominguez-Rodriguez’s detainment by the three men (one wearing a balaclava) was documented in a video obtained by The Daily Progress. After being handcuffed, Dominguez-Rodriguez was marched out of the courthouse by the agents, and driven away in a blue Ford.

Both Dominguez-Rodriguez and Aparicio-Marcelino were held at the Farmville Detention Center, where Kilmar Abrego Garcia currently remains. According to state records, they later appeared in local court, but neither is currently in ICE custody per the organization’s website.

A QUESTION

In an interview with C-VILLE, a Legal Aid Justice Center attorney who’s involved in the case revealed Dominguez-Rodriguez voluntarily left the country after his public detainment.

Dominguez-Rodriguez’s story is an example of the Trump administration’s immigration policy in practice: Increase mandatory detentions to pressure voluntary exits, regardless of the merit of cases, and deliberately create confusion via rapid changes to policy and court proceedings.

Anyone with an address

Since inauguration day, groups already vulnerable to detention and deportation—namely anyone facing criminal charges—continue to be targeted by ICE. However, to meet the skyhigh 3,000 daily arrest quota, the Department of Homeland Security and ICE have stretched the definition of what warrants detention from potential public safety threats to seemingly anyone with a known location.

“Targeting people at workplaces … people [who] have criminal records … that’s been a constant. That’s not new, but the definition of criminal record has definitely expanded under this administration,” says Kristin Cla-

How aggressive immigration policy undermines

due process rights in Charlottesville, and the entire country BY CATIE RATLIFF

rens, an immigration lawyer with the LAJC.

Local immigration experts like Clarens have received reports of minor charges, including speeding tickets for 15 miles per hour over the speed limit, leading to detainment.

For those without a criminal record, participating in immigration proceedings now also comes with the risk of detention.

“People who have already made themselves known in some way, or … entered the country legally and are in proceedings, or have sought some sort of immigration relief, ICE and USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services], they know what their address is. They know where they are. They know all their information,” says Sophia Gregg, senior immigrants’ rights attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia. “They are the low-hanging fruit for ICE to ultimately fulfill their quotas.”

Fast-track deportation

One change contributing to the spike in immigration detentions, and the denial of immigration parole, is the expanded criteria for expedited removal.

As the term implies, expedited removal allows the U.S. government to rapidly deport someone with minimal court proceedings and limited rights.

legally—and are caught very close to the border,” says Gregg. In other words, what once applied only to people caught sneaking across the border can now be used for someone pulled over for speeding.

From 2004 to 2020, expedited removal proceedings were only applicable to migrants at a port of entry, those who entered by sea, or anyone located within 100 miles of a U.S. border within two weeks of their arrival.

“The government interprets expedited removal to indicate that these people are not entitled to a hearing on their underlying reasons for staying in this country,” says Clarens. “It’s harder for them to assert an interest or a fear of return to their home country within the time frame of the process that’s being … applied against them.”

“There are fewer protections in place [with expedited removal]; it’s just a process that can move much faster. … They could be gone by the time we hear from their families,” she says.

The U.S. government is now pursuing expedited removal of anyone undocumented, or with a vulnerability in immigration status, who cannot prove United States residency for at

OF RIGHTS

“Expedited removal historically has only been applied to people who enter the country … without inspection—so people who enter not through a port of entry, but enter by other means into the country, not

least two years. Anyone facing expedited removal is ineligible for parole and must remain in detention.

In detention

It’s technically not prison, but conditions in immigration detention are strikingly similar to incarceration. Between the Farmville and Caroline County detention centers, Virginia has a 1,000-bed capacity for immigration detention.

“There’s barbed-wire fences, there’s locks on the doors, their [detainees’] movements are restricted,” says Gregg. “While Virginia has two major detention centers, those detention centers are at or exceeding capacity limits. There’s real concerns of conditions within those facilities, given that increase in the populations there, whether or not they’re getting access to adequate services and care while they’re in these detention centers.”

The exact reason he was deemed ineligible for parole is unknown, but DominguezRodriguez is part of a growing population that has opted to voluntarily leave the United States rather than continue their immigration case from detention.

“He was going to need to fight his underlying immigration case … he would have been detained the entire time,” says Clarens. “It’s not unusual for proceedings to take many years and it’s unclear how much more quickly things are moving for people who are detained.”

“Lots of people in that similar situation … who are starting from the beginning of their immigration case have just decided it’s not worth it [to] stay in a detention center,” she says.

“It’s not a great vibe.”

In addition to conditions in detention centers, potential third country removals have prompted some migrants to leave the United States, forgoing their due process rights. The already complex process of obtaining legal representation, or representing oneself, is further complicated in custody. Unlike the criminal system, defendants are only entitled to an attorney if they can obtain one.

Pro-bono immigration lawyers are in short supply in Virginia. The cost of obtaining a private attorney can range from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars depending on the complexity and location of the case.

“In many instances, people are unable to get immigration attorneys,” says Gregg. “Statistically speaking, people are much less likely to be able to win an immigration case without an attorney.”

Once someone in detention has obtained representation, through a pro-bono lawyer or paid attorney, getting out on immigration bond is a top priority—and expense.

Detainees must post the entirety of their bond—usually $5,000—to leave custody.

“The goal when I get a new detained client is always to try and see if there’s a way of getting them out of the detained track,” says Charlottesville-based immigration attorney Tanishka Cruz. “You have access to your job, you’re able to pay for the representation,

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In her work with the Legal Aid Justice Center, Kristin Clarens handles pro-bono immigration cases, including asylum claims and humanitarian parole.

“Statistically speaking, people are much less likely to be able to win an immigration case without an attorney,” says Sophia Gregg, senior immigrants’ rights attorney for the ACLU of Virginia.

CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 7-20, 2025

That Connects

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Friday, Sept. 12 at 12:30pm

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Documentos: Puede revisar y entender cualquier documento antes de firmar.

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Fear of return: You can tell ICE if you fear persecution or torture, even with a prior removal order.

Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2:00pm

Case info: Use your A-number to check case status:

P EOIR Hotline: (800) 898-7180

Temor de regreso: Puede decirle a ICE que teme persecución o tortura, incluso con una orden previa de deportación.

Información de su caso: Use su número A para verificar:

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P EOIR case lookup: acis.eoir.justice.gov

P USCIS: (800) 375-5283

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Records: Request your file from USCIS (FOIA) or the immigration court.

Removal orders:

P Government can deport you if detained.

P You may file a Motion to Reopen in some cases.

P Don’t sign a “stipulated removal” unless you choose—ICE cannot punish you for refusing.

Expedited removal: If here less than two years, you may face fast-track deportation. Tell officers clearly if you fear harm and want asylum.

Voluntary departure: You may ask to leave at your own expense instead of getting a removal order. This avoids a deportation record but has strict rules and deadlines.

P Línea EOIR: (800) 898-7180

P Consultas EOIR: acis.eoir.justice.gov

P USCIS: (800) 375-5283

Registros: Puede pedir su expediente a USCIS (FOIA) o al tribunal de inmigración.

Órdenes de deportación:

P El gobierno puede deportarlo si está detenido.

P Puede pedir reabrir su caso en algunos casos.

P No tiene que firmar una “orden estipulada”; ICE no puede castigarlo por negarse.

Deportación acelerada: Si lleva menos de dos años en EE. UU., podría estar en proceso rápido. Diga claramente si teme daño y quiere asilo.

Salida voluntaria: Puede solicitar salir por su cuenta en vez de recibir orden de deportación. Evita ese registro, pero tiene requisitos y plazos estrictos.

you’re able to collect evidence. You’re just able to do more, and you’re way more limited in a detained environment.”

Feeling the impact

From civil rights watchdogs to activist organizations and local attorneys, everyone in immigration law has felt the impacts of Trump administration policies and ICE activity.

Despite a foreign-born population of 13.3 percent (a full percentage point below the national average), Virginia has experienced the largest increase in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, reports the ACLU. A July article from The New York Times corroborates this, with data showing ICE arrests in the commonwealth up more than 350 percent from last year.

“[The LAJC is] seeing a steady stream of referrals to our intake system for detained people looking for legal assistance,” says Clarens. “We’ve seen an increase in Charlottesville, but … we’ve seen a really high increase in northern Virginia.”

In her practice with LAJC, Clarens works on a range of immigration cases, including asylum, humanitarian parole, U-visas, and T-visas. Immigrants in proceedings to affirm their legal status have also encountered challenges from nationwide policy and enforcement changes, which have led to devastating consequences for some.

“Somebody comes in and [asks] me for help with something, and then a week and a half later they get a speeding ticket of 15 over which … [could] derail their ability to file for a green card, which would allow them to evacuate their family from Afghanistan more readily. That time frame of that speed-

ing ticket then bumps up against the implementation of the travel ban, and then the person will never be able to see their family,” Clarens says. “I really wish that that was emphasized more. I think most people think that they’re going after … these violent gang leaders. In fact, anybody who has any sort of mild infraction, [and] is trying to change their immigration status, is vulnerable.”

No matter the kind of immigration case, local attorneys and activists alike say the most disruptive shift has been the everchanging and seemingly unexplainable alterations to court proceedings.

“I’ve always been busy. That’s never been the issue. The problem is the chaos,” says

Cruz. “We’re just further exasperating a system that needs to be reformed, that needs overhaul, that needs correcting. There’s no solutions being put forward. We’re just breaking things further, from my perspective, and … there’s a lot of people being hurt and caught in the crossfire.”

Court chaos

Failing to appear for immigration court hearings can have severe consequences, up to and including detention and deportation. Now, court proceedings and ICE check-in times and locations are being moved around and scheduled at atypical hours—with limited notice or reason.

“Immigration court hearings are being scheduled and changed faster or in sort of a weird cadence, and that’s really scary, because if you miss an immigration court hearing, you get a deportation order because you didn’t show up,” says Clarens. “It’s just like a completely different approach to scheduling, and … what feels to me like a sort of gotcha.”

These tactics are reaching even the most vulnerable cases—those involving asylumseekers, unaccompanied minors, and victims of violent crime or trafficking.

Attorneys say hearings are being abruptly moved up, sometimes by weeks, leaving little time to prepare. “They’re looking for ways to thwart these processes on technicali-

ties … the consequences shouldn’t be borne by these children,” says Clarens.

Government lawyers are also pushing to dismiss active cases, only for ICE to detain people as they leave the courtroom. Cruz recalls one asylum-seeking group whose hearing went forward—then agents tackled and arrested them outside the courtroom.

“The thing that has been most detrimental, has been the courthouse arrests,” Cruz says. “I can’t ever guarantee to someone that I’m going to go appear with that they won’t be detained. It’s always on the table. So that’s unnerving, … to factor in the fear that you could be detained for simply doing exactly what you’ve been asked to do: … attend all of your immigration court hearings.”

Back to court

Whether it’s in immigration court or the local courthouse, ICE arrests are undermining the entire justice system. Every source C-VILLE spoke with for this story reported increased difficulty getting clients and witnesses to attend hearings, report crimes, and otherwise engage with the legal system.

“It’s an access to justice issue,” says Gregg. “If non-citizens are unable to access the court system, unable to access the local courts, to either defend against criminal charges or vindicate their rights as a witness or a victim, that kind of issue impacts all of Virginia, all the communities, when any one group is unable to seek justice through the court system.”

According to Clarens, “People can’t access justice in a community where ICE is just lurking in our local courthouses. I think all local practitioners spend a lot of time getting calls from people who don’t want to go to court.”

Charlottesville-based immigration attorney Tanishka Cruz often deals with scheduling chaos in immigration court—from cases unexpectedly moved up a month to those that have disappeared from the docket.

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Ancient Teachings for Modern Times

Join the Ligmincha Charlottesville Monthly Practice on August 27 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Downtown Library with Sue Davis-Dill

EVENTS AT SERENITY RIDGE

SEPTEMBER 13

Open House with Lama Kalsang Nyima

SEPTEMBER 20

Soul Retrieval Ritual with Lama Kalsang Nyima

SEPTEMBER 21

Yeshe Walmo Torma Making with Lama Kalsang Nyima

SEPTEMBER 30–OCTOBER 5

Dzogchen Silent Practice Retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

OCTOBER 7–12

Being Present to the Moment of Death with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Special Guests

DECEMBER 13–14

Tummo with Drupdra Khenpo Tenzin Tsultrim Rinpoche

DECEMBER 28

Du Dok, End-of-Year Purification Ritual with Drupdra Khenpo Tenzin Tsultrim Rinpoche

JANUARY 2–10, 2026*

Dzogchen Practice Retreat with Drupdra Khenpo Tenzin Tsultrim Rinpoche *weekend option available

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FRIDAY 8/29

MONSTER MASHUP

In a crossover combining fantasy and sci-fi tailored for kids, tweens, and the young at heart, Disney’s Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour brings elements of two popular film franchises together for a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience. Pulling from Descendants (wherein the children of Disney’s most infamous villains grapple with the choice between good and evil) and Z-O-M-B-I-E-S (wherein the government has created a device that stops zombies from craving brains, setting up high school integration between peppy living pupils and undead coeds), the tour features chart-topping tunes and a spectacular stage show. $58–500, 7pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpauljonesarena.com

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Wednesday 8/27

music

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

Open Mic Night. Mic check to all musicians, poets, and everyone in between. All ages welcome. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St.

Runaway Gin. With more than 500 shows performed since its inception in 2014, Runaway Gin is the world’s most notable Phish tribute project. $23, 8:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Yon O’Connor Trio. Unique Americana folk tunes. Free, 5:30pm. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswickvineyards.com

dance

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

classes

Paint + Sip: Summer Shade. Paint the design in a step-by-step format. No experience necessary, all materials and first beverage included with ticket purchase. $40, 6pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. blueridgebrushes.com

etc.

Dürty Karaoke. Dive bar karaoke for your hump days. Free, 8:30pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com

Paramount On Screen: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg covers the life of the rising young star with an otherworldly voice, illuminating one of modern music’s most influential and enigmatic figures. Free, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Rapture Karaoke. The longest-running karaoke event in town. Hosted by Jenn DeVille. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapture restaurant.com

Thursday 8/28

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

Dallas Ugly. Nashville-based indie rock band made of truly trusted friends—a trio who have been singing each other’s songs for over a decade. With Hazel Elle. $20, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Lina Saroza. A talented saxophonist covers a wide range of music—from timeless classics to modern hits. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Mountain Grass Unit. A young quartet from Birmingham, Alabama, redefines bluegrass with a fresh narrative. $18, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

stage

Romeo & Juliet Shakespeare’s most iconic story of young love—reckless, tender, and all-consuming. $35–70, 7:30pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com

etc.

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

Kids Clothing Swap + Mom’s Night Out. Drop off a maximum of 15 clean, gently used items in sizes 0 to 6T. For each clean item you donate, you will receive one ticket redeemable for one new-toyou item. Registration required. Free, 6pm. Ivy House Play Space, 5674 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. openplayandevents.as.me

Shine Cville: 2025–26 School Year Kickoff Event. Social event for LGBTQ+ high school-aged youth in the Charlottesville area. Free, 4pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

Friday 8/29

music

Final Fridays: Robert Jospé Quartet. Jazz, blues, funk, Latin, and African rhythms worked into a unique and distinctive style of contemporary drumming. Free, 5:30pm. Pollak Vineyards, 330 Newtown Rd., Greenwood. pollakvineyards.com

Fridays After Five: Indecision. Original and classic improvisational jams. With Loose Leaf. Free, 5:30pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

John Kelly. Long-time local musician, writer, and producer brings rock-solid guitar playing and singing rooted in traditional and country styles. Free, 5pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

La Tramontane. Latin and southern European songs and Latinized soul tunes. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraft cider.com

Little Walter and the Convictions. A sunset soirée featuring the passion and power of vintage ’60s rock and soul—played with conviction. Free, 6pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com

Matthew O’Donnell. A traditional folk musician and singer sharing songs and tunes for all people and all places. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmand winery.com

Midnight Buzz. A dynamic band that delivers an eclectic blend of acoustic and electric classic rock. Free, 7pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com

Musical Suspects. Hard-grooving and soulful, Matt Horn and his Musical Suspects keep the crowd on its feet and moving. Free, 10pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Perennial Collection. Dynamic vocal harmonies and jazz-infused arrangements to please the ear and move your feet. Featuring female-led vocal covers of R&B, soul, hip-hop, and jazz. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Valerie McQueen at Offbeat Roadhouse. A little bit folk, sometimes country, McQueen chronicles a life shaped by seasons through melody and rhythm, sharing experiences that we can all relate to. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

stage

Disney’s Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour. A one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience celebrating the chart-topping music from Disney’s popular movie franchises. $58–500, 7pm. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpaul jonesarena.com

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THURSDAY 8/28

’GRASS ROOTS

Birmingham, Alabama’s Mountain Grass Unit is growing a following with fresh cuts blending traditional bluegrass with country, jazz, funk, rock, and metal influences. Featuring Drury Anderson (mandolin, vocals), Luke Black (guitar, vocals), Josiah Nelson (fiddle, vocals), and Sam Wilson (bass, vocals), the quartet chugs through foot-stomping sets that bring old-time Americana sounds to new heights with high-energy instrumentation paired with expressive vocalizations and harmonies. Originally scheduled for The Southern Café and Music Hall, the show was moved due to popular demand. $18, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Romeo & Juliet. See listing for Thursday, August 28. $35–70, 7:30pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St. Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com

words

Author Event: Sharon Perkins Ackerman and William Prindle. Two poets share selections of new work. Ackerman reads from her collection, A Legacy of Birds, while Prindle reads from his collection, Medicine Cache Under Lichen. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com classes

Paint + Sip: Fiery Blue Ridge Sunset. Learn how to paint the design in a step-by-step format. No experience necessary, all materials provided. $36, 6pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. blueridgebrushes.com etc.

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, August 28. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Music Bingo. Hear some favorite tunes, sing along, and play for chance to win prizes in each round. Must be 21+ to win top prizes. Free, 6:30pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. hardwarehills.com

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

Saturday 8/30 music

Chamber Concert: The British Isles and the Double Bass. Chamber and vocal music featuring works by Beethoven, Handel, Rossini, Elgar, and more, performed by Felicity Chamber Music. Free, 4pm. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2416 Jefferson Park Ave. ilc.avenue.org

Henley & Lou. Feel-good vibes with a blend of heart and soul music. Free, noon. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswick vineyards.com

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Saturday 8/30

Jackson, Pendergrass, & Townsend. A trio featuring Denise Jackson on vocals, Marcus Pendergrass on keys, and Kenneth Townsend on guitar performs original music in the jazz/blues tradition. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Jim Richardson. Local singer-songwriter performs folk, country, and rock. Free, 12:30pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwood farmandwinery.com

Local Dead People. Playing the classic music of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Dave Grisman, and more—with a modern twist. $10–15, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesville market.com

LUA Project. A cultural pollinator, bridging musical styles from different continents and different centuries. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarle ciderworks.com

The Jen Tal Duo. Local vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist performs for field day. Free, 3pm. Blenheim Vineyards, 31 Blenheim Farm. blenheimvineyards.com

Tropical Attitudes. Honoring the legend Jimmy Buffett on the anniversary weekend of his death in 2023 with tropical rock and country music. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

dance

Gasolina: Reggaeton Dance Party. A collective serving as both a legendary perreo and a platform

to showcase up-and-coming talent in the reggaetón and Latinx scenes. Ages 18+. $20–25, 9pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

stage

Romeo & Juliet See listing for Thursday, August 28. $35–70, 2pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St. Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com

words

Emma Andrews: Activate Your Intuition. An enlightening talk where a renowned intuitive and medium speaks about the fundamentals of intuition—how it works, how to recognize it, and how to use it effortlessly to enhance your daily life. $15, 2pm. Tasting Room and Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr., Scottsville. mount idareserve.com

classes

Make a Mini Zine. Local artist and zine-maker Jess Walters leads an interactive workshop exploring examples, techniques, and a single-sheet format for making zines. Ages 16+. Pay what you can, 10:30am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com etc.

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, August 28. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Storytime. Featuring readings from recent storybooks and the classics kids know and love. Rain or shine. All ages welcome. Free, 11am. New Do-

FRIDAY 8/29

MCQUEEN FOR A DAY

Singer-songwriter Valerie McQueen treks in from the Shenandoah Valley for an evening of Americana at Offbeat Roadhouse. Drawing influence from genre standouts like Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss, McQueen’s strong voice drives a sound that brings folk to the front, with touches of country and rock inflections. Her songs tease out narratives drawn from everyday life, using the powerful medium of music to connect with audiences over stories of family, love, confidence, and vulnerability. The concert will also be broadcast on WTJU’s website, YouTube channel, and over the airwaves on 91.1 FM. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

minion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. newdominionbookshop.com

Trivia Night with Mike & Miranda. Five rounds of brain-teasing trivia. Play alone, or bring a team of up to six players and let the good times roll. Free, 5pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Sunday 8/31 music

Andy Tichenor Almost Acoustic. A side project of Tichenor’s that focuses on the acoustic stylings of his cover material—ranging from Bob Dylan to the Grateful Dead, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, and many others. Free, noon. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswickvineyards.com

Høly River. Rooted in themes of nature, spirituality, and human connection, the music weaves together elements of indie folk, world, and ambient genres. Free, 2pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Mike Henry. Growing up on Melody Lane helped form Henry’s unique blend of Americana as pop, rock, show tunes, blues, and bluegrass with a healthy dose of humor thrown in. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducard vineyards.com

Olivarez Trio. A vibrant acoustic blend of French jazz styles mixed with eastern European folklore, waltzes, and improvisations, with a sampling of everything from classical and Baroque themes to Beatles melodies. Free, 1pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com

Theocles. Talented singer-songwriter takes the stage solo. Free, 1pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com stage

Romeo & Juliet See listing for Thursday, August 28. $35–70, 2pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com classes

Miniature Hoop Embroidery. Jennifer Perkinson leads a class creating an embroidery design inside a two-inch hoop. Beginner and intermediate friendly. Ages 13+. $25, 2pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Paint + Sip: Blissful Beach Day. Learn how to paint the design in a step-by-step format. No experience necessary, all materials provided. $36, noon. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. blueridgebrushes.com

Paint + Sip: Sunset Lake. Paint the design in a step-by-step format. No experience necessary, all materials included. $36, 2pm. Patch Brewing Co, 10721 Gordon Ave., Gordonsville. blueridgebrushes.com etc.

Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, August 28. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com

Music Bingo. Listen to your favorite music, then match the songs to the titles on your music bingo cards. Fun for the whole family, with gift card prizes for the winners. Free, 2pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarm andwinery.com

Monday 9/1 music

Kat and the Travelers. An awesome blend of originals, swing, vintage jazz, blues, and boogie for Labor Day. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

words

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

etc.

Labor Day Festival. Back-to-school celebration with a petting zoo and face painting. Plus, Stillwater Humm hits the stage with bluegrass jams. Free, noon. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswickvineyards.com

Tuesday 9/2

music

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

etc.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia. Good trivia, good times. Teams of two to six people 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.

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WEDNESDAY 8/27

Red, White and Brie Charcuterie Design Workshop. Get ready to learn the art of creating the perfect charcuterie board at Hardware Hills Vineyard. All the ingredients and guidance you need to craft a delicious masterpiece will be provided, just in time for your Labor Day gathering. $55, 6:30pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. hardwarehills.com

SATURDAY 8/30

Lobsterpalooza. Oysters and lobsters by Salty Bottom Blue and a glass of sparkling blanc de blancs are the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Free entry, 1–4pm. Virginia Wine Collective, 1585 Avon St. Ext. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

SATURDAY 9/13

Ford Haitian Foundation Cook Off. Local chefs compete for the first-place prize in a Caribbean cook out. Come and enjoy great food with friends, family, and neighbors. The event includes a silent auction, live music from Jon Spear and Brian Franke, and a curated cider flight to pair with the Caribbean dishes. Tastings and voting begin at 1pm. $60, noon–3:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Virginia Chili Blues & Brews Festival. Now in its 15th year, the festival brings together chili lovers, craft beer fans, and blues music enthusiasts for one spectacular weekend in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy a wide selection of craft beers from local and regional breweries, plus food trucks, artisan vendors, hot blues tunes, and interactive fun for all ages. All proceeds benefit the Wayne Theatre and its Studio Wayne Arts Education programs. $20, noon–9pm. 1 Lumos Plaza, Waynesboro. waynetheatre.org

SUNDAY 9/14

Cville Veg Fest. A vegan community event featuring plant-based foods, live music, entertainment, speakers, children’s activities, yoga, and more. Think farmer’s market but fully vegan with tons of live performances and activities. Visit the website for a complete list of vendors and main events on the stage. Free, 11am–4pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. cvillevegfest.com

SATURDAY 9/20

A Long Expected Party. An immersive farm-to-table experience inspired by the warmth and camaraderie of Middle-earth. Attendees can expect an enchanting evening of Shire-inspired celebration with a hearty hobbit feast, flowing ale and wine, and lively entertainment. Benefiting Field of View, a nonprofit that supports the region’s small farms. $150–215, 5–10pm. Ten Wrens Flower Farm, North Garden. herdventures.org

SUNDAY 9/21

Mushroom Foraging Trip. Mise En Place offers a culinary excursion with the Blue Ridge Mycological Society. Tickets include a guided foraging walk, a “foraging” cider flight, a muslin foraging bag, and some delicious mushroom snacks to go with the cider. Rain or shine. $100, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. miseenplacerva.com

Summer’s bounty

Camellias reblooms and greens competition heats up

BY SARAH GOLIBART GORMAN

After debuting Camellias Bar & Roastery last fall on Preston Avenue, restaurateur Kitty Ashi (of Monsoon Siam and other Thai kitchens around town) has opened Camellias Coffee & Tea in the Tenth Street Warehouses. The new café—taking over the former Mudhouse space—pours everything from ceremonial-grade matcha and smoky, nutty hojicha, to fruit teas, milk teas, and coffee drinks. Popular picks include the iced strawberry milk tea and hojicha smoothie, best paired with a croissant, muffin, or sandwich. facebook.com/CamelliasCoffeeandTea

Sammie statement

Feast’s year-long, cross-country tribute tour is nearly complete—52 sandwiches that spotlight state and territory favorites from Maine to Hawaii. August features a hearty lineup: D.C.’s half-smoke piled with Feast chili, Ohio’s messy-good Polish Boy, and West Virginia’s classic pepperoni roll baked inhouse with garlic butter and ranch for dipping. Only one sandwich remains—Puerto Rico, coming soon. feastvirginia.com

Belmont steaks

An Instagram post announcing a 2025 opening for The Jervey says its team is transforming a 1931 service station at 500 Monticello Rd. into a sleek new steakhouse. The white stucco landmark—across from Mas—now features a fresh roof, bright windows, and an enclosed dining space where the gas pumps once stood. Named for Jean Jervey Frasier, a relative of one of the owners, the restaurant promises modern style with neighborhood coziness, centered on “delicious food, warm conviviality, and great people.” instagram.com/thejervey

Mountain High and statewide

The THC seltzer we mentioned back in March—Mountain High Seltzer, crafted in Crozet and produced with Blue Mountain Brewery—has officially gone statewide. Distributed by Anheuser-Busch’s Virginia Eagle and Hoffman Beverage, the hemp-derived THC/CBD fizzy is the first of its kind to hit shelves across Virginia. mountainhighseltzer.com

Spirits of success

Devils Backbone Distilling Company is raising a glass after standout wins at the SIP Awards,

a consumer-judged spirits competition. Osprey Silver Rum snagged a double gold for its smooth balance of molasses and fruit, while Danzig Bottled-in-Bond Straight Malt Whiskey took home gold with a mash bill inspired by the brewery’s own Baltic Porter. Fox Field Gin, praised for its notes of botanicals, cardamom, and lemongrass, earned a silver medal and the consumer’s choice award. Raptor Dark Rum, aged in American and French oak, also scored silver and the innovation award with rich flavors of toffee, cherry, and vanilla. Sip these and more at the Charlottesville taproom. dbbrewing company.com/spirits

Greens, grits, and good times

Mark your calendar: The annual Greens CookOff at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center returns on September 13. Local cooks will face off with their best of three soul-food staples—greens, mac ‘n’ cheese, and dessert—and attendees get to taste and vote for the winners. The event celebrates the rich heritage and food traditions of the Black community, one plate at a time. jeffschoolheritagecenter.org/events/greens-cook-off

Expanding market share

As summer fades, you can still get your greens (and more) at the brand-new Starr Hill Farmers Market, launching August 17 at Jefferson School City Center. Running every second and fourth Sunday through November, the market will feature fresh

produce, local goods, and SNAP/EBT with matching dollars. Vendor applications are still open. marketspread.com/market/21532/ farmers-market-at-ix

Farm to shelf

Overwhelmed with farmers market goodness? The Charlottesville City Market just released a brand-new cookbook—a year-anda-half in the making—that turns local ingredients into fresh, seasonal meals. Packed with recipes straight from the growers and makers, plus vendor spotlights and market photos, this spiral-bound collection is a love letter to Saturday mornings downtown. Pick up a copy for $25 at the market (Saturdays through Thanksgiving) or at any Charlottesville recreation center. charlottesville.gov/619/ Charlottesville-Farmers-Markets

The Forum’s bourbon affair

On September 4, Kimpton The Forum Hotel will host a one-night-only small-batch bourbon dinner pairing led by Executive Chef Ryan Collins, who trained under culinary legend José Andrés. The evening begins with a welcome cocktail before a three-course dinner guided by a bourbon expert. Highlights include New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp and dumplings with Knob Creek, prime roast beef with maple praline-roasted cabbage paired with Booker’s, and a decadent banana-pecan bread pudding finished with Baker’s Single Barrel. eventbrite.com/e/smallbatch-bourbon-dinner-cocktail-three-coursepairing-75-tickets-1568260923639

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Strawberry milk tea and pastries from Camellias Coffee & Tea in the Tenth Street Warehouses is a delish way to start your day.

FOR FUN PUZZLES

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PUZZLES FOR FUN

22. Bed-___-bag

23. “It’s... just OK

24. Dozing

26. Deals with problems

29. Last of a tetralogy

31. Carr y-alls that divide your picnic into equal portions?

35. Browser indicators

36. Pond fish

37. McClurg of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”

38. Extra spray after doing a cannonball?

43. Apprehensive

44. Group of at least 95 for Jupiter

45. Salad with romaine lettuce

47. Company discontinuing their most notable (in the 1990s) service as of September 30

48. Finished off

49. Devices to catch immobilized broken bones?

56. Quickly greet someone

58. Fashion aesthetic mashup of fast punk and local music

59. Ideology

60. Hairstyle with a pick

61. Neighborhood

62. Supermarket pathway

63. Faucet brand

64. Pulse stat

DOWN

1. Isn’t idle

2. Sailing vessel

3. ... and par t of its hull

4. Dissent

5. “Wednesday” butler

6. Rideshare app

7. Flat-top landform

8. Wooded areas

9. “I’d like to buy ___” (“Wheel of Fortune” line)

10. Trusted

11. “Blazing Saddles” theme singer Frankie

12. Yosemite landmark climbed in “Free Solo,” familiarly

14. General on menus

18. Space streaker

21. “Sharknado” actress Reid

25. Thusly

26. Machine that helps with apnea

27. Sinatra sobriquet

28. Italians from a tower city

29. Authorized stand-in

30. Somewhat

31. GPS lines

By Rob Brezsny

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the ancient Greek myth of Psyche, one of her trials is to gather golden wool from violent rams. She succeeds by waiting until the torrid heat of midday passes, and the rams are resting in the cool shade. She safely collects the wool from bushes and branches without confronting the rams directly. Let this be a lesson, Libra. To succeed at your challenges, rely on strategy rather than confrontation. It’s true that what you want may feel blocked by difficult energies, like chaotic schedules, reactive people, or tangled decisions. But don’t act impulsively. Wait. Listen. Watch. Openings will happen when the noise settles and others tire themselves out. You don’t need to overpower. You just need to time your grace. Golden wool is waiting, but it can’t be taken by force.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov.21): In 1911, two teams tried to become the first humans to reach the South Pole. Roald Amundsen’s group succeeded, but Robert Falcon Scott’s did not. Why? Amundsen had studied with Indigenous people who were familiar with frigid environments. He adopted their clothing choices (fur and layering), their travel techniques (dogsledding), and their measured, deliberate pacing, including lots of rest. Scott exhausted himself and his people with inconsistent bursts of intense effort and stubbornly inept British strategies. Take your cues from Amundsen, dear Scorpio. Get advice from real experts. Pace yourself; don’t sprint. Be consistent rather than melodramatic. Opt for discipline instead of heroics.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec.21): A lighthouse isn’t concerned with whether ships are watching it from a distance. It simply shines forth its strong beams, no questions asked. It rotates, pulses, and moves through its cycles because that’s its natural task. Its purpose is steady illumination, not recognition. In the coming weeks, Sagittarius, I ask you and encourage you to be like a lighthouse. Be loyal to your own gleam. Do what you do best because it pleases you. The ones who need your signal will find you. You don’t have to chase them across the waves.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1885, Sarah E. Goode became the fourth African American woman to be granted a U.S. patent. Her invention was ingenious: a folding cabinet bed that could be transformed into a roll-top desk. It appealed to people who lived in small apartments and needed to save space. I believe you’re primed and ready for a similar advance in practical resourcefulness, Capricorn. You may be able to combine two seemingly unrelated needs into one brilliant solution— turning space, time, or resources into something more graceful and useful. Let your mind play with hybrid inventions and unlikely pairings.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY FOR FUN

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In Andean cosmology, the condor and the hummingbird are both sacred messengers. One soars majestically at high altitudes, a symbolic bridge between the earth and heaven. The other moves with supple efficiency and detailed precision, an icon of resilience and high energy. Let’s make these birds your spirit creatures for the coming months. Your challenging but feasible assignment is to both see the big picture and attend skillfully to the intimate details.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I expect you will be knowledgeable and smart during the coming weeks, Aquarius. But I hope you will also be wise and savvy. I hope you will wrestle vigorously with the truth so you can express it in practical and timely ways. You must be ingenious as you figure out the precise ways to translate your intelligence into specifically right actions. So for example: You may feel compelled to be authentic in a situation where you have been reticent, or to share a vision that has been growing quietly. Don’t stay silent, but also: Don’t blurt. Articulate your reality checks with elegance and discernment. The right message delivered at the wrong moment could make a mess, whereas that same message will be a blessing if offered at the exact turning point.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): Liubai is a Chinese term that means “to leave blank.” In traditional ink painting, it referred to the portions of the canvas the artist chose not to fill in. Those unpainted areas were not considered empty. They carried emotional weight, inviting the eye to rest and the mind to wander. I believe your near future could benefit from this idea, Pisces. Don’t feel you have to spell everything out or tie up each thread. It may be important not to explain and reveal some things. What’s left unsaid, incomplete, or open-ended may bring you more gifts than constant effort. Let a little stillness accompany whatever you’re creating.

Aries

(March 21-April 19): In some Buddhist mandalas, the outer circle depicts a wall of fire.

It marks the boundary between the chaotic external world and the sacred space within. For seekers and devotees, it’s a symbol of the transformation they must undergo to commune with deeper truths. I think you’re ready to create or bolster your own flame wall, Aries. What is non-negotiable for your peace, your creativity, your worth? Who or what belongs in your inner circle? And what must stay outside? Be clear about the boundaries you need to be your authentic self.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20): Centuries ago, builders in Venice, Italy, drove countless wooden pilings deep into the waterlogged mud of the lagoon to create a stable base for future structures. These timber foundations were essential because the soil was too weak to support stone buildings directly. Eventually, the wood absorbed minerals from the surrounding muddy water and became exceptionally hard and durable: capable of supporting heavy buildings. Taurus, you may soon glimpse how something you’ve built your life upon—a value, a relationship, or a daily ritual—is more enduring than you imagined. Its power is in its rootedness, its long conversation with the invisible. My advice: Trust what once seemed soft but has become solid. Thank life for blessing you with its secret alchemy.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20): In Inuit myth, Sedna is the goddess who lives at the bottom of the sea and oversees all marine life. If humans harm nature or neglect spiritual truths, Sedna may stop allowing them to catch sea creatures for food, leading to starvation. Then shamans from the world above must swim down

to sing her songs and comb her long black hair. If they win her favor, she restores balance. I propose that you take direction from this myth, Gemini. Some neglected beauty and wisdom in your emotional depths is asking for your attention. What part of you needs reverence, tenderness, and ceremonial care?

Cancer

(June 21-July 22): In ancient Rome, the lararium was a home altar. It wasn’t used for momentous appeals to the heavyweight deities like Jupiter, Venus, Apollo, Juno, and Mars. Instead, it was there that people performed daily rituals, seeking prosperity, protection, and health from their ancestors and minor household gods. I think now is a fine time to create your own version of a lararium, Cancerian. How could you fortify your home base to make it more nurturing and uplifting? What rituals and playful ceremonies might you do to generate everyday blessings?

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22): In Persian miniature painting, entire epics are compressed into exquisite images the size of a hand. Each creation contains worlds within worlds, myths tucked into detail. I suggest you draw inspiration from this approach, Leo. Rather than imagining your life as a grand performance, play with the theme of sacred compression. Be alert for seemingly transitory moments that carry enormous weight. Proceed on the assumption that a brief phrase or lucky accident may spark sweet changes. What might it look like to condense your full glory into small gifts that people can readily use?

Expanded weekly audio horoscopes and daily text message horoscopes: RealAstrology.com, (877) 873-4888

VIRGO

CLASSIFIEDS

ESTATE OF JACQUELINE GOOLSBY PUGH NOTICE OF TAKING OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS

Upon request of the Administrator, I will be conducting a hearing for receiving proof of debts and demands against the decedent or the decedent’s estate on September 11, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at the law office of Scott Kroner, PLC, 418 E. Water Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Rebecca C. Hryvniak Commissioner of Accounts

Notice is given that Elizabeth Anne Pratt has filed a Petition for Change of Name on May 21, 2025 from Elizabeth Anne Pratt to Elizabeth Pratt Zimmers.

A hearing will be held on September 4, 2025 at 11:00am at the Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Sq, Carlisle, PA 17013.

ESTATE OF EMILY KAYE KNIGHT

NOTICE OF TAKING OF DEBTS AND DEMANDS

At the request of the Administrator, I appoint Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., as the time and my office at 420 Park Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, as the place for receiving proof of debts and demands against the decedent or her estate.

Edward H. Bain, Jr. Commissioner of Accounts Circuit Court for the City of Charlottesville, Virginia

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This year’s Best Activist/Humanitarian Jason Elliott arrived at the Best of C-VILLE party with a few of his longtime breakfast companions, the Bodo’s Babes—a group of Charlottesville women with whom he meets weekly at this year’s Best Sandwich Shop/Deli. With bagels playing a starring role in 2025’s Best of C-VILLE magazine, the Babes were invited as honored guests. The crew joined winners and readers alike on August 23 at IX Art Park to celebrate the finest our city has to offer.

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ART & COMMUNITY

First Friday Silent Auction and Exhibition

Friday, September 5 | 5-8:00 pm

Join us for a memorable evening featuring an art auction, live music, catered fare, and community connection.

The auction exhibition will spotlight contributions from our members. This event aims to support our many community initiatives. Preview the auction at mcguffeyartcenter.com/auction

Artist Talks + Retrospective Panel

Saturday, September 27 | 2-4:00 pm

Moderated by curator Sarah Sargent, this dynamic panel will reflect on McGuffey’s legacy, creative milestones, and the artists who helped shape its path. Join us for heartfelt stories, behind-the-scenes history, and inspiring conversations that celebrate our past and look ahead to an exciting future.