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How—and why—Indivisible Charlottesville is demonstrating for democracy BY
CATIE RATLIFF
From information sessions to the almost 7,000-person No Kings Day protest on June 14, Indivisible Charlottesville is bringing together people from across the region in its pro-democracy, anti-Trump activism.
Since inauguration day, nationwide protests have been a frequent occurrence during the Trump administration. Many of these planned area demonstrations, including Hands Off and No Kings Day, were organized by Indivisible Charlottesville.
Founded in 2017, the organization is part of the national Indivisible activism movement, publishers of A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink. The local branch of Indivisible is independent of the national group, but takes cues from events organized and promoted by the larger movement.
And while it has progressive priorities, Indivisible Charlottesville is not associated with the Democratic Party, says Dan Doernberg, a facilitator for the organization.
“We want to hold our elected representatives accountable. And that involves Democratic office-holders and Republican officeholders,” he says. “Right now, a lot of our attention is focused on the Trump administration, because they’re doing some stuff that we really think is terrible. But when Sen. Warner was here [for a June 14 town hall], our people did a lot of research and asked him some tough questions.”
“It takes a lot of hours to have a well-organized event of any kind, whether it’s a protest or a wedding, or anything else,” Doernberg adds.
The volunteer nature of Indivisible Charlottesville makes it unfeasible to plan a local event for every national day of protest or activism campaign. As a result, the group has been deliberate in what it organizes for.
Amid security concerns surrounding the rise in politically motivated violence (like the recent incident in which a Culpeper man intentionally drove into protesters following a No Kings Day event), Indivisible Charlottesville declined to share how it plans the logistics for its events. Turnout has varied, with national demonstrations getting the
“Democracy is something that people have to actively participate in. And it’s great if your participation is voting every year in Virginia, but there’s a lot more to it than that.” PATRICK JACKSON, INDIVISIBLE CHARLOTTESVILLE.
largest crowds, but the group has largely seen an increase in engagement since it reorganized in November 2024.
Beyond the large-scale protests, Indivisible Charlottesville has also activated volunteers for info sessions and phone drives.
“We really feel, as an organization, that democracy is something that people have to actively participate in. And it’s great if your participation is voting every year in Virginia, but there’s a lot more to it than that,” says Patrick Jackson, a founding member of Indivisible Charlottesville. “That is making sure that elected officials hear your voice,
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that is holding elected officials accountable, that’s making sure that your friends and neighbors are getting organized.”
The impact of demonstrations can be difficult to directly tie to tangible changes in policy or representatives’ votes. Still, engaging more people actively in democracy has real benefits, says Jackson.
“Some of the biggest impacts we’ve had are activating people in the community to get more proactively involved. And I know that’s involved some folks … running for office, that’s involved people kind of starting their own organizations, or getting more deeply involved in local organizations. And I think all of those things are wins,” says Jackson. “There are people who come to events for the first time. … I think doing that building community as well is a really valuable thing that we contribute.”
Community-building efforts have included collaborating with other groups, including the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund and Sin Barreras. Rather than act as an authority itself, the group hopes to uplift other specialized groups with aligned priorities.
“We kind of think of ourselves as kind of an umbrella,” says Jackson. “We don’t have the deep expertise, for example, in some issue areas that groups do have. And so when other groups kind of ask us to participate, or are having their own events that align with our values, we try to do our best to be a good player in this community and help them amplify things that they want to amplify.”
Indivisible Charlottesville’s next rally combines its previous work of organizing local offshoots of national events and boosting other Charlottesville organizations: A gathering to support immigrant community members will be held at 5:30pm on June 26 at the Free Speech Wall on the Downtown Mall. It’s part of Public Citizen’s nationwide Disappeared in America campaign, and will be followed by a fundraiser for Sin Barreras.
For more information on Indivisible Charlottesville, visit indivisiblecharlottesville.org.
Charlottesville Police execute search warrant involving armed robbery suspect in 700 block of South First Street. CPD investigates shots fired in Ridge Street neighborhood late June 17. Greenbrier neighborhood’s Hammond House added to Virginia Landmarks Register. More than 44,000 central Virginia Dominion Energy customers lose power June 19 following severe thunderstorms. CPD hosts its first gun buyback event June 20, collecting more than 100 firearms. Albemarle County Supervisors approve Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail renovation project. One of three men charged in the raid of a Greene County puppy mill in June 2024 pleads guilty. UVA Cancer Center expands Stay in the Game program to raise awareness for prostate cancer. A Texas man pleads guilty to kidnapping multiple victims who had entered the country illegally and holding them for ransom before instigating a deadly shootout in Belmont in 2023. United Food & Commercial Workers International Union announces August 22 closure of 1904 Emmet St. N Kroger store.
Primary results are in, setting the ballot for November’s general election. In Charlottesville’s Democratic City Council primary, Vice Mayor Brian Pinkston was unseated by political newcomer Jen Fleisher.
The election was the city’s first rankedchoice-voting election, where voters were able to rank candidates in order of preference. To win a spot in the two-seat race, candidates needed to earn more than a third of the vote.
Fleisher and Mayor Juandiego Wade were elected in the first round, which only considers voters’ first-choice candidates. Fleisher received approximately 50.6 percent of first-choice votes, and Wade 35.9 percent. The two will advance to the November general election for City Council, in which they are currently the only candidates on the ballot.
In Albemarle County’s Jack Jouett District, Sally Duncan won the Democratic nomination for the Board of Supervisors seat over Dave Shreve, with about 61.9 percent of the vote.
Other primary-day highlights include Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones winning the Democratic nominations for lieutenant governor and attorney general, respectively. Catie Ratliff
Several cooling centers have opened, including the Herman Key Jr. Recreation Center (Monday to Friday from noon-9pm, and on weekends from 1-6pm), Jefferson Madison Regional Library Central Branch (Monday to Thursday from 9am-9pm, and Friday and Saturday from 9am-5pm), and Tonsler Recreation Center (Monday to Friday from noon-8pm, and Saturday from noon-6pm). In addition, the University of Virginia’s libraries are open to the public. CR
Since the University of Virginia purchased the Fifeville estate known as Oak Lawn in October 2023, officials have pledged to include the neighborhood in the discussion of how the 5.2-acre property will be used. A concept plan for the future of Oak Lawn was shared with members of the Fifeville neighborhood during a June 18 webinar.
“It was really important that we did this in partnership with the community,” said Dr. Tracy Downs, chief community engagement officer for UVA Health.
UVA has hired several consultants to go through the process of figuring out what happens next with the property, which until recently has been a private home. One of the firms is Mitchell Matthews, and Project Manager Erin Hannegan noted the site’s proximity to Buford Middle School and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia.
“During this process, we have spent a significant amount of time determining what the aligned vision is across multiple sources,” Hannegan said.
That includes UVA’s strategic plan, the Cherry Avenue Small Area Plan, and the work of University of Virginia President Jim Ryan’s Council on UVA-Community Partnerships. The latter has advocated for more child care in the community.
The property is zoned Residential-C, which means the university will have to pursue a rezoning to build anything non-commercial. That’s due to a 1986 agreement with both the city and Albemarle County, albeit one that is not binding under law.
Hannegan said the request will be to rezone the property to the campus district under the new zoning code, allowing for a daycare with more than 12 occupants, a farmer’s market, community garden spac-
es, or office space. Actual uses will be determined when the rezoning process begins.
The concept plan includes constructing a long building to serve as a childcare facility along Ninth Street SW, including a parallel driveway to allow children to be dropped off. Downs said there could be spaces for up to 234 children but an exact number won’t be known until the design process is complete.
Community members have asked that the site’s association with slavery be honored as redevelopment occurs. LaToya Thomas with urban planning firm Brick & Story said this request has come up frequently during the public engagement process.
“That includes the Fife family, that includes the enslaved laborers who are part of the site,” Thomas said. “And think about how we’re memorializing that story for future generations to understand the site, the history, and the people who lived there and worked there.”
Sarah Malpass, vice president of the Fifeville Neighborhood Association, said her group is cautiously supportive of child care, but believes community members should get placement before UVA employees.
“We are looking for written commitments either around the percentage or around the number of slots that would be reserved for our residents,” Malpass said. “We’re also looking to make sure that we have shared understanding with UVA on who the real beneficiaries should be.”
Malpass said the Fifeville Neighborhood Association believes the university should have opted to build housing on the site to replace neighborhoods displaced by construction of the UVA hospital.
“We are very open to the idea that if UVA cannot be a partner by developing housing—affordable housing—at the Oak Lawn site, there are other opportunities to contribute to affordable housing around the neighborhood,” Malpass said.
Through its real estate foundation, the university has donated land for a 180-unit apartment building a third of a mile away to the north. All of the units will be reserved for households below designated income thresholds. A block to the north, UVA also owns 2.73 acres on Roosevelt Brown Boulevard and Grove Street, which it purchased for $8.73 million. Community engagements were halted earlier this year to focus on Oak Lawn.
“Planning for any major development on our Grove Street parcels has been paused while we continue to work alongside the Fifeville community to listen and collaborate,” wrote UVA Health CEO Wendy Horton in a letter this past February.
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Planning Commission will look at plans for five-story Seminole Trail apartment building BY
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Charlottesville’s new development code is intended to encourage the construction of new places to live across the city. However, there are still a few remaining large-scale residential projects being reviewed under the old rules.
For instance, plans are moving forward to build 267 units on U.S. 29 at the site of the Hibachi Grill under the old Highway Commercial designation.
Brownwood Properties filed materials earlier this month for the Charlottesville Planning Commission to review in its capacity as the Entrance Corridor Review Board. These depict an E-shaped five-story building with a 116-space parking garage and two courtyards. The entire site is just over four acres.
The property is now zoned Node Mixed Use 10, which would allow buildings up to 13 stories high if additional affordable units are provided.
The project, at 1185 Seminole Trl., is being looked at under the old zoning code because certain documents were filed within the time to retain vested rights. A preliminary plan was approved in early 2024 and a final site plan is currently under review.
The landscaping and lighting plans for 1185 Seminole Trl. do not show any integration with a proposed mixed-use development north of the Albemarle County border. A rezoning to build 165 units on that property is on indefinite hold despite a recommendation for approval from the Albemarle Planning Commission last July. Some commissioners expressed disappointment
at the time that the project did not include more apartments or condominiums.
The new plans do show an exit on the eastern side of the property leading to Hillsdale Drive, allowing for interconnectivity to an area where redevelopment is likely. There is no set date for when this will go before the Planning Commission.
Another nearby project is also going through review under the old code. Great Eastern Management Company wants to convert a portion of the Seminole Square Shopping Center to residential use. In all, it seeks to build 300 residential units as well as 18,000 additional square feet of commercial space. That project is a third of a mile to the south on Hillsdale Drive Extended.
The proposed building at 1185 Seminole Square is also within close proximity to the Vista29 project that will eventually feature 140 units for low-income individuals. The new Elysian at Stonefield apartment building offers 52 units of high-end living. All will benefit from a new pedestrian bridge across U.S. 29 to connect Albemarle and Charlottesville.
But not every project that was vested under the old zoning code is proceeding as planned. Riverbend Development submitted new plans for the Belmont Condominiums project in May. The city’s online portal does not state how many units, but notes from a December 2024 pre-application meeting indicate Riverbend will be proposing more than the 130 that had been in the previous plan.
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CASPCA Summer Solstice at Early Mountain Vineyards (June 27)
Celebrate the longest days of summer with your favorite four-legged friends. The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA hosts this family-friendly fundraiser, featuring pet adoptions, local vendors, live music, and plenty of treats (for you and your pup). Proceeds benefit the shelter’s mission to care for animals in need. 6-10pm, $250. 6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd., Madison. caspca.org
Fae Festival at IX Art Park (June 28 and 29)
Slip into a world of whimsy at the Fae Festival, a two-day celebration of fantasy, folklore, and—wait for it—fairies. With immersive art, performances, and enchanted vendors, IX Art Park transforms into a magical realm fit for wings, wands, and woodland vibes. Costumes encouraged: Don your best ethereal look and prepare for a weekend of wonder. $15-30, kids under 12 are free. 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org
C’ville Spectacular at Carter Mountain Orchard (July 4)
It’s a tradition! The C’ville Spectacular is bringing fireworks back to Carter Mountain, with an 18-minute display that viewers can enjoy from anywhere in the region—including online. If you’d rather watch in your PJs, tune in to cbs19news.com for the livestream. For go-getters, grab a ticket for a spot at the orchard at chilesfamilyorchards.com, or find other hot spots at visitcharlottesville.org.
Pride Prom Night at Phoenix VA (July 12)
Get ready to dance, sparkle, and celebrate love in all its forms at this inclusive bash.
Hosted by And Still I Rise, Pride Prom Night brings everyone to the dance floor for a night of self-expression, retro vibes, and rainbow realness. Dress code? Whatever makes you feel fabulous. 7-11pm, $20. 705 Dale Ave. Suite F. instagram.com/_phoenix_va
Second Saturdays at Bellair Farm (July 12)
This monthly event invites families and farm-lovers to explore Bellair’s fields, meet the animals, and shop the market. Expect live music, fresh produce, and kid-friendly fun. In July, watch Mount Ida Executive Chef Jabari Wadlington demo a recipe featuring potatoes, a wine-tasting with Dogwood & Thistle, and knife-sharpening by Jacob Nesmith of Honey Honed. It’s wholesome, local, and perfectly summery. 9am-2pm, free. 5290 Bellair Farm. bellairfarm.com
Four Day Retreat at The Farmhouse at Veritas (July 20-23)
Treat yourself to an all-inclusive escape in the heart of wine country. The Four Day Retreat at Veritas includes luxurious accommodations, chef-driven meals and workshops, wine pairings, yoga, and cellar tours against a backdrop of the Blue Ridge. It’s rest, renewal, and relaxation, all in one serene package. $2,250. 72 Saddleback Farm, Afton. veritasfarmhouse.com
C-VILLE Restaurant Week (July 21-27)
Get a taste of Charlottesville’s culinary scene without breaking the bank. During C-VILLE Restaurant Week, top local restaurants offer special prix fixe menus at $25, $35, or $45, letting diners explore new spots or return to favorites. Make reservations early—tables go fast! Various locations. cvillerestaurantweek.com
Music on the Lawn at Stonefield (July 26)
Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy live music on the green at The Shops at Stonefield. This family-friendly series showcases local musicians in a relaxed outdoor setting. Bonus: There’s plenty of ice cream and takeout nearby if you forget the picnic part. 6-8:3pm, free. shopsatstonefield.com
Farm to Batteau
Celebrate Virginia’s rich agricultural history with a scenic two-and-a-half-hour float down the James. Farm to Batteau pairs heritage with harvest, featuring local food from Two Fire Table chef Sarah Rennie, plus wine, and live acoustic tunes aboard a traditional batteau steered by James River Tours. It’s a uniquely Virginia experience—part river cruise, part farm feast. 6:30pm, $200-1,200. jamesriverbatteau.com
Albemarle County Fair (July 31, August 1, and August 2)
A classic summer fair with a local twist, the Albemarle County Fair brings livestock shows, crafts, carnival rides, and cotton candy to the historic grounds of James Mon-
roe’s Highland. It’s family fun with a nod to tradition—perfect for kids, dates, or anyone craving nostalgia. Various hours, $5. 2050 James Monroe Pkwy. albemarlecountyfair.com
Homemade Peach Ice Cream Days (August 2 and August 3)
Chiles Peach Orchard’s Homemade Peach Ice Cream Days are a rite of summer. Come for the scoop (made by the Crozet Lions Club with orchard-grown peaches), stay for the pick-your-own fun, farm store shopping, mountain views, and live music. It’s peak peach season—literally. 9am-6pm, free (except for the cost of a scoop). 1351 Greenwood Rd., Crozet. chilesfamilyorchards.com
Cocktail Masterclass at The Aspen Bar (August 8 and 9)
Level up your happy hour at this hands-on cocktail workshop, hosted Friday and Saturday by the mixology pros at Birch & Bloom’s Aspen Bar in the Kimpton Forum Hotel. You’ll learn to craft seasonal sips like an expert while nibbling on small bites in a chic setting. Ideal for date night, girls’ night, or just a break from beer-and-shot culture. 4-5pm, $45. 540 Massie Rd.
Oyster Fest at Batesville Market (August 17)
Slurp your way through the final days of summer at this shellfish-centric feast. Batesville Market’s annual Oyster Fest serves up fresh Salty Bottom Blue Oysters bivalves (raw and grilled), local beer and wine, and live tunes in a cozy village setting. It’s salty, satisfying, and delightfully laid-back. 11am-8pm, $5 cover. 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com
Some things just say “summer” in Charlottesville. These perennial events pop up like clockwork, bringing familiar fun to the season.
Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration at Eastwood Farm and Winery
Eastwood Farm and Winery brings together the briny and the bubbly every weekend. Enjoy oysters on the half shell alongside estate wines, plus sweeping views and live music. It’s an easy way to elevate any afternoon. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
Fridays on the Canal
Head south to Scottsville for small-town charm and free riverside fun at Fridays on the Canal. With food trucks, music, and a laid-back vibe, it’s a perfect start to the weekend. Bring a lawn chair and let the James River breeze do the rest. fridaysonthecanal.com
Virginia Theatre Festival
This professional summer repertory draws national talent and dazzles local audiences with classic and contemporary productions. Hosted at UVA, the Virginia Theatre Festival is a must-see for anyone who loves a good story brought to life. virginiatheatrefestival.org
Polo at Roseland Farm
Grab a bottle of bubbly and head to the country for polo with a picnic twist. Roseland Farm’s Sunday matches are equal parts sport and social event—think tailgating meets Downton Abbey. Starting this year, the matches move to the evening (5pm and 6:30pm) to beat the heat July 6 to August 3. Casual attire with a hint of flair encouraged. kingfamilyvineyards.com
Veritas Starry Nights
Veritas’ beloved Starry Nights series blends music, wine, and stargazing into one dreamy evening. Bring a blanket and dance under the stars—or sip and sway from your picnic perch. It’s Blue Ridge magic at its finest. veritaswines.com
Fridays After Five
Downtown Charlottesville’s Fridays After Five is a staple of the summer. Free live music at the Ting Pavilion, drinks in hand, and the Downtown Mall buzzing—it’s the pulse of the city every Friday night. tingpavilion.com
Field Days at Blenheim Vineyards
Blenheim’s Field Days bring together live music (Erik “Red” Knierim of Red & The Romantics, Jay Pun & Friends, and Robert Jospé Trio are among the summer lineup), food trucks, and of course, wine on the first Friday of every month. The relaxed vineyard setting makes it a goto for chill summer hangs—especially when Dave Matthews drops in (you never know). blenheimvineyards.com
Silent Book Club at Albemarle CiderWorks
Need a break from nonstop socializing? On the last Sunday of the month, pull up a chair and crack open a book at this introvert’s dream gathering. Silent Book Club meets in the Orchard Room at Albemarle CiderWorks, where you can sip a flight and read in companionable quiet. Bring whatever you’re reading—no assigned titles, no pressure. albemarleciderworks.com
Friday Night Writes at New Dominion Bookshop
Writers of all stripes gather at New Dominion for a quiet evening of focused creativity. Bring a notebook, grab a seat, and join fellow scribes for dedicated writing time. The shop’s literary charm and peaceful energy make it the ideal setting to finally finish that poem—or start something new. ndbookshop.com
A note from Winegrower and Owner, Dave Drillock
Our newest wine release is our Vidal Blanc, named Venust! It is 100% Vidal Blanc with a hint of residual sugar and lively acidity. Great on its own and a very food friendly wine with light fare, poultry and pork dishes. A perfect refreshing summer wine you will want to enjoy. A Staff favorite too!
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.
We are a Winery that just wants to be a Winery!
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:
June 28th: There is a very special cabernet franc wine and food pairing event to be held on the crush pad. Inside the tank room if inclement weather. Some great food pairings will be prepared by Sauce Catering and we’ll be tasting 2019 through 2023 Cab Francs. Our Winemaker Chelsey Blevins and yours truly will be discussing the wines and why we enjoy Cabernet Franc so much. This is a ticketed event. Tickets and details can be purchased by going to our website www.53rdwinery.com. Hope to see you there. Live music noon to 4.
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
2022 Norton
Aged in stainless steel, Virginia’s native grape exhibits notes of dried fruit and spice. Serve with a light chill and your favorite barbecue or dark chocolate. 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.
Fridays- Friday Night Out!
Every Friday night through the summer we feature half price wine flights, live music, food for sale, and grills available for use until 8:00pm.
Weekends- Live music all weekend long! Check out our lineup on our website!
Open daily Mon-Thurs. 12-5 pm Fri. 12-9 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm
40 Gibson Hollow Ln Etlan, VA 22719 (540) 923-4206 www.ducardvineyards.com
Summer at the Winery
In addition to our normal menus, enjoy our 2024 Petit Manseng, 2024 Viognier or the delicious 2024 Petit Rosé paired with blueberry specials in the air-conditioned tasting room all summer including our popular Blueberry Flatbread, Baked Brie, & our re-imagined Eastwood Salad featuring blueberries, toasted pecans, blue cheese tossed with fresh baby spring mix and our scratch-made pear vinaigrette! We will also be featuring our seasonal Blueberry Wheat Ale, Blueberry Cider, and Blueberry Lemonade Wine Slushies and we have teamed up with SugarBear Ice Cream to bring back the fan favorite, Blueberry Sunshine, lemon ice cream swirled with blueberry coulis! It’s a sweet treat you won’t want to miss!
Upcoming at the Winery:
Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration | Every Friday June-July-August
Our Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration is 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.
July 4th Weekend | Thursday, June 3 - Sunday, July 6
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with great food, wine, beer & cider, good friends and live music all weekend long! On Saturday we have a special treat in store with Lobsterpalooza featuring Salty Bottom Blue from 12-4 and Live Music All Day and Night!
Thursday, July 3: Live Music by Jim Richardson 5-8PM & $5 Taps (Beer & Cider)
Friday, July 4: Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration 5-8PM, Live Music by Matthew O’Donnell 5-8PM
Saturday, July 5: Lobsterpalooza with Salty Bottom Blue 12-4 and Live Music All Day! Meisha Herron from 12:30-3:30PM and Kat & The Travelers from 5-8PM
Sunday, July 6: Live Music by Brian Franke 1-4PM
Paint & Sip | Wednesday, July 9 and Sunday, July 27
Grab a glass of wine (or your favorite drink!) and let your creativity flow in our relaxed and fun Paint & Sip classes. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a first-time painter, the talented instructors of Blue Ridge Brushes will walk you through the painting process as you create your own masterpiece. Ticketed Events - Reserve Your Spot On Our Website
Music Bingo | Sunday, July 13 and July 27
Everyone loves singing along with their favorite songs and who doesn’t love a competitive game of Bingo? Music Bingo brings together the best of both worlds for a high energy game that is fun for everyone. Simply listen to the music, match the songs to the titles on your music bingo cards, and win great prizes! Free to play
Meritage Blending Workshop, July 16
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 12:30-3:30PM + 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 website for details.)
What about the kids?
Kids can share in the experience with their own juice tasting flights and cheese boards!
Winery Hours: Sunday-Wednesday (12-5 PM); Thursday-Saturday (128 PM)
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
Harvest Rose’
Beautifully crafted from Chambourcin grapes. Radiates the rich color of pink hibiscus and vineyard sunsets. Bursting with airy fresh flavors of strawberry, nectarine and citrus. Balanced, brisk and acidic with a tender hint of cranberry on the finish. This wine pairs beautifully with a summer salad, cheese board, or just sipping porchside with friends and family!
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you get to be the winemaker! You’ll sit down to a table with beakers and flasks, and our winemaking team will walk you through the steps of making a great blend. Plus, there is some friendly competition involved and one of the team’s blends will be deemed the winner! Ticketed Event - Reserve Your Spot On Our Website
Summer Maker’s Market & Blueberry Food and Beverage Celebration, July 20
Summer is Blueberry Season at Eastwood! Join us Sunday, July 2o for free tastings, including of our blueberry wheat beer and blueberry cider as well as a local maker’s market. In addition to the popular blueberry lemonade wine slushies for adults, we will also be featuring a special nonalcoholic blueberry slushee for the kids (for one day only)! Eastwood’s full menu will also be available, including many delectable blueberry-inspired specials. Open 12-5 PM, with live music 1-4 PM.
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
We look forward to welcoming you to our cozy tasting room, seven days a week. Join us for awardwinning 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
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www.hardwarehills.com
NEW HOURS!
Thursday - Saturday 12 - 8 Sunday 12 - 5
June 27th- Music Bingo with Sara, win prizes and sing along! 6:30-8:30 pm
Fridays- Live music! Check our website for our rotating artists 5199 W River Rd, Scottsville, VA 434.286.4710 • www.hardwarehills.com
Celebrate Summer at Keswick Vineyards!
This Father’s Day, treat Dad to something special at Keswick Vineyards! Join us in our Cigar Garden on Sunday, June 15th, for a relaxing afternoon filled with fine cigars, great wine, and unforgettable views. It’s the perfect way to celebrate all the amazing dads out there—laidback, luxurious, and full of fun!
Wine lovers, don’t miss your chance to taste our 2023 Viognier Governor’s Cup Edition! This award-winning vintage is crisp, aromatic, and truly a must-sip experience for the season. Come discover why it’s turning heads across rural Virginia.
Looking for midweek magic? Join us for Wine Down Wednesday every week from 5:30–8:30 PM. Enjoy live music, a beautiful sunset, and Happy Hour from 5–6 PM on select wines— because who says the weekend has to start on Friday?
Enjoy your Saturdays with live music every week from 12–4 PM, creating the perfect
backdrop for a relaxing afternoon. Challenge your friends and family to a round on our fun and scenic 9-hole mini golf course, great for all ages. Don’t forget your furry companions — we’re proudly canine friendly, so your four-legged friends are always welcome to join the fun!
Keswick Vineyards – Where every pour tells a story.
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
Très Bien | Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup Gold Medal Winner
This June, we’re proud to spotlight a true standout from
our cellar—Très Bien, a wine that lives up to its name in every way. A recent Gold Medal winner at the 2025 Virginia Governor’s Cup, Très Bien is an elegant expression of craftsmanship and terroir, showcasing Prince Michel’s continued excellence in winemaking.
Tasting Notes:
Très Bien opens with a vibrant bouquet of ripe berries, subtle floral notes, and just a whisper of spice. On the palate, it delivers a balanced structure with smooth tannins and a lingering finish, making it both approachable and complex. Its versatility shines whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening or hosting a celebratory gathering.
Perfect Pairings:
• Grilled Meats: Enhances the savory depth of steak, lamb, or barbecue.
• Pasta Dishes: Ideal alongside tomato-based sauces or creamy, cheese-rich recipes.
• Cheese Platters: Pairs beautifully with aged cheeses and charcuterie.
Special June Pricing:
• $35.99 per 750ml bottle
• 20% off for Club Members
• 15% off for Non-Members Discounts valid June 1–30
Whether you’re exploring new flavors or revisiting a favorite, Très Bien is a wine that promises to impress. Visit our tasting room or shop online to experience the best of Virginia wine this summer.
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 fanfavorite 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. 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
2021 Zeus
Our traditional méthode champenoise sparkling wine was produced with 100% estategrown Vidal Blanc grapes. Its small delicate bubbles and its fresh acidic finish make this wine fun and easy to drink. Aromas of citrus, peach, hazelnut, and fennel. Absolutely delicious as a kir with hibiscus syrup.
June Hours: Friday 12pm to Sunset; Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday 12pm to 6pm.
Until June 30 - Exhibition of artwork by Gayle Isabelle Ford.
June 27 - Book Club @ The Vineyard starting at 6pm: The Years by Annie Ernaux.
June 29 - Sip & Learn at 4pm: Medicare Made Simple by Tiffany Zambrana.July 4 - Bocce Ball – an afternoon of lawn games, luxurious wine and summer fun.
July 11 - Book World Meets Wine World at 5:30pm: Jeffrey Dale will read from his book Red Clay Suzie.
July 12 - Arts & Vines from 12:00pm until 6:00pm. Artisan market with Rachana Ink Art (watercolors), Jason Goldman (wood), and Yuval Zack (native plants).
2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, VA 22727 • 540-407-1236 www.revalationvineyards.com
FRIDAY 6/27 THROUGH SUNDAY 7/6
The 51st Virginia Theatre Festival opens with Into the Woods, directed and choreographed by UVA alum and VTF veteran Matthew Steffens. The Tony Award-winning fan-favorite musical follows fairy tale characters including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and others in a show exploring the costs of happily ever after. With a cast that combines Broadway talents with the best of the Charlottesville theater scene, the production features six local actors, including UVA students Soren Corbett and Cameron Gardner as well as 2025 Best of C-VILLE Local Actor nominees Edward Warwick White and Xavier Taylor. $5–45, times vary. Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. virginiatheatrefestival.org
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
Jim Waive. Whether he’s breathing new life into the classics or pouring his guts out into originals, Waive can make your heart sing and your boots scoot. $5, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.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.
The Wavelength. Vintage rock, blues, and original tunes for your mid-week music boost. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com
Yon O’Connor Trio. Unique Americana folk tunes. Free, 5:30pm. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswickvineyards.com
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
Paint and Sip: Twinkling Lights. Learn how to paint this design in a step-by-step format, no experience necessary. Your ticket covers all supplies, including an 11×14-inch canvas and acrylic paint, and your first beverage. $40, 6pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tnpk, Crozet. prnbrewery.com
Pendulum Basics: Intuitive Tools and Guidance. A hands-on, beginner-friendly class that teaches the fundamentals of pendulum dowsing. Learn how to connect with your intuition, program your pendulum, and ask clear questions. $35, 7:30pm. The Green Cauldron, 107 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. greencauldron.shop
Wickedly Fun Wednesdays. Create DIY self-care kits in this class for teens ages 11–18. All materials and snacks provided. Registration required. Free, 4:30pm. Central Library, 201 E. Market St. jmrl.org etc.
Bent Theatre Improv. An evening of improv com edy where you make the show by suggesting scenes for the players to act out. Free, 7pm. Three Notch’d
FRIDAY 6/27
Kathleen Madigan comes to town on The Day Drinking Tour, the veteran stand-up’s latest cross-country cackle-inducing comedy show. With a career spanning three decades of evolving talent and acclaimed credits, Madigan has had specials premiere on Amazon Prime Video, Comedy Central, Max, and Netflix. Originally hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, she has won both the American Comedy Award and the Phyllis Diller award for Best Female Comedian, and hosts the popular weekly podcast, “Madigan’s Pubcast.” With hilarious stories stemming from real-life situations and observations, Madigan’s set offers plenty to laugh about. $34.75–79.75, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 520 Second St. SE. benttheatrecomedy.com
Rapture Karaoke. The longest-running karaoke event in town. Hosted by Jenn DeVille. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com
Thursday 6/26
Sam Lewis. A Nashville-based musician with a unique sound that blends Americana, blues, and soul. His music is soulful and heartfelt, with lyrics that speak to the human experience. Free, 5pm. Bottle House, 608 W. Main St. bottlehouse.net Will Overman. A special up-close-and-personal evening with a Virginia singer-songwriter. Be captivated by his soulful tunes, his humble and charming humor, and his engaging songwriting. $15, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd. batesvillemarket.com
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Master Class: Baritone. Master teachers and artists work with the Ader Emerging Artists to improve technique, coach diction, and master style. This concert features Peter Kendall Clark coaching the baritone artists. Free, 10am. First Presbyterian Church, 500 Park St. charlottesvilleopera.org Sense & Sensibility. Experience the elegance and wit of Jane Austen’s classic. $33–68, 7:30pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com classes
Art & Mingle: Lucky Plant Swap. Meet new people and unleash your inner artist. Decorate two mini succulent planters—one to keep and one for the swap. Leave with two unique plant creations, happy memories, and maybe a new friend or two. $25, 6:30pm. Pikasso Swig Craft Bar, 333 Second St. SE. pikassoswig.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
Downtown Boys. A Providence, Rhode Island-based rock group here to topple the white-cis-het hegemony and draft a new history. $20, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com
Heaviside. A new post-hardcore/alternative rock group. With alternative singer-songwriter Caleb Michael Settje, and alt/emo outfit Penrith playing an acoustic set of originals. Free, 7pm. SuperFly
Stonewall Uprising This 2010 documentary covers the Stonewall riots, a key catalyst to the international gay rights movement. Free, 5:30pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org
Trivia Night with Mike & Miranda. Play alone, or bring a team of up to six for five rounds of brainteasing trivia. Free, 6:15pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.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
Celebrate the venue’s 10th anniversary with signature DJs spinning groovy ’70s tunes. Dress the era and wear your dancing shoes. Free, 6pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Ear-
An ensemble of musicians with a style that exists somewhere in the space between avant-garde jazz and indie rock. $10, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville.
A mix of old-time bluegrass and roots music combining expert picking and rich vocal harmonies. Free, 5:30pm. Pollak Vineyards, 330 Newtown Rd, Greenwood.
New Orleans boogiewoogie, upbeat, rhythm and blues. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free
A multi-instrumental blend of acoustic bluegrass, old-time and swing renditions of classics, and original tunes by local singersongwriters Kathy Davis and Bradley Bishop. Free, 5pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln.,
Fridays After Five: The Southern Belles. Thinking, feeling, dancing music. With Dan and the Fam. Free, 5:30pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com
Fridays on the Canal: The Morning Buzzards. Enjoy live music, local food trucks, craft beverages, and vendors from around the region in this family-friendly series. Free, 5pm. Canal Basin Square , 249 Main St., Scottsville. cbs.avenue.org
Local rock ‘n’ roll, blues, rockabilly, and country. Free, 9pm. Holly’s
An evening of popular covers and original tunes played outside near the Rivanna River. Free, 6pm. Högwaller Brewing, 1518
A four-piece blues-rock band covering primarily ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s classic rock, plus some country and R&B for variety. Free, 8pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscville.com
Mama’s Black Sheep. Singer-songwriters Ashland Miller and Laura Cerulli stir your soul with a blend of hit-worthy originals and covers with a unique spin. $20, 6pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org
Musical Suspects. Hard-grooving and soulful, this band keeps the crowd on its feet and moving. Free, 10pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com
The Legwarmers. The Ultimate ’80s tribute band. $18–26, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com
The Wildwoods. Presenting a journey through the heart of American roots music. $20–25, 8pm.
The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com
Travis Elliott. Legendary acoustic music. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com
WTFEST. Two stages, 11 bands. C’villes biggest post-COVID metal festival features Real Pain, 30 Minute Nap, Thalidomide, Sniper, Krode, Fupa Goddess, Cold Cocked, 2toaRoom, Silico, Decay, and Xasthur. $15, 4pm. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue, 600 Concord Ave. acebbq.com stage
Into the Woods The Virginia Theatre Festival kicks off with a journey into the woods as beloved
fairy tale characters Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and many more spill from the pages of the storybook on to the stage. $5–40, 7:30pm. Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. virginiatheatrefestival.org
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Storytime. 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
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Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, June 26. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com
Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour and Feast of Reason. Learn how Jefferson and Adams became allies in 1776, bitter rivals in an age of partisanship, and friends again in retirement. All tickets include a $25 food and drink voucher. $45–75, 4:30pm. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. home.monticello.org
Kathleen Madigan: The Day Drinking Tour. As a premier stand-up comedian, Madigan sells out marquee theaters across the country, and is one of the few female comedians to tour over 250 days a year. $34–79, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net Music Bingo. TagTeam Entertainment gets you ready to sip, sing, and shout “bingo.” Cool prizes, catchy tunes, and plenty of pours. Free, 5:30pm. Fallen Tree Vineyard and Farm, 4593 Clark Rd., Crozet. fallentreevineyard.com
Refuge & Renewal: Stories of Hope. An evening dedicated to amplifying refugee voices through powerful storytelling, featuring panel discussions from those with lived experience, and more. $40–100, 6:30pm. Light House Studio: Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. lighthousestudio.org
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, June 26. $15, available noon–8pm. Please confirm Eastwood Winery and Potter’s Cider hours beforehand. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com
Bomar & Ritter. Sit by the stream and breathe in the mountain air while enjoying original folk and pop music by this talented duo. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com
Buzzard Hollow Boys. A musical landscape somewhere between the Dust Bowl and the Mississippi Delta. $10, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com
Eyes of the Nile. An Iron Maiden tribute. With Priest Unleashed and Kill The Master. $16–18, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com
John Kelly. A Charlottesville-based singer-songwriter with more than two decades of solo acoustic performing experience. Free, 12:30pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
Kai Crowe-Getty. A record-release party for this Nelson County musician’s latest album. $16, 7:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com
My Festival According to Rock Band. Celebrating local author Cade Wiberg’s memoir My Life
According to Rock Band. Four bands play their favorites from the original Rock Band game soundtrack. A Rock Band game afterparty follows. $20, 6pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing.com
Nightfall of Diamonds: Grateful Dead Jams. Members of Alligator, The Cows, BC, and 77z come together for a night of magic. Let there be songs to fill the air. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com
Scuffletown. The duo of Marc and John play calypso, bluegrass, reggae, and blues. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com
Small Town Rodeo. Wrangling a perfect mix of bluegrass, outlaw country, classic rock, Americana, and newer roots music to please cowboys and city slickers alike. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarle ciderworks.com
Tara Mills Band. Original and traditional bluegrass, folk, Americana, and roots music. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
dance
June Ballroom Dance. A fun evening of dancing. The class for this month is cha cha, taught by Karen Thomas. Beginners welcome, no partner required. Come for the class and stay for the dance. $5–10, 7pm. The Center, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org
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Into the Woods See listing for Friday, June 27. $5–40, 2pm and 7:30pm. Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. virginiatheatrefestival.org
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Author Event: Michael O. Snyder. Join us for a book talk with photographer Michael O. Snyder, who will speak about his new book, Alleghania: A Central Appalachian Folklore Anthology. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. newdominionbookshop.com
classes
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
Oral History Workshop. Join historians from Monticello’s Getting Word Project for an educational workshop that explores the practice of oral history. Recommended for ages 16+. Free, 11:30am. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. home.monticello.org
Upcycled Journal Making and Beginning Book Binding. Learn how to put together a journal using up-cycled items such as fabric, paper, cardboard, and string. Ages 12+. $45, 3pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com etc.
Alex Berr & Friends: An Evening of Comedy. A comedy showcase sure to make you laugh. Free, 8pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com Charlottesville City Market. Discover produce and products from 80+ local vendors. Visit the Market Management tent to match your SNAP dollars up to $50 each visit. Free, 8am. Charlottesville City Market, 100 Water St. E. charlottesville.gov Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, June 26. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com
Visible Records’ ‘Return of the Triumphal Mother’ illustrates the overlap of art and life BY CM TURNER
“Return of the Triumphal Mother” at Visible Records shares a series of new works by Dani and Sheilah ReStack, including a site-specific projection installation. The exhibition by the ReStacks, who are life partners as well as frequent artistic collaborators, “continues their imagining of queer family, desire, relationship and fantasy.”
In service of this, the artists engaged in a call-and-response form of production—creating works that are simultaneously distinct and connected—offering audiences a singlechannel video projected over an installation, along with a collection of six photograms, a two-dimensional drawing, and a mixed media work combining two-dimensional and sculptural elements.
A tall black curtain bisects the gallery. In the darkened space beyond, an installation of wood, plexiglass, cardboard, rocks, and various other materials sourced from in and around Visible Records acts as a screen for the looping video projected across its surfaces. The projection cuts out at multiple instances, revealing the artifice behind, where physical objects are unveiled as both ground and accentuating elements when the video resumes. In the intervals where the video drops out, the space brightens, and the installation becomes its own three-dimensional drawing.
The video presents a scene with two women sitting at a table. On the left, a teenager with blond hair pulled into a braid stares with alternating expressions of discomfort and disinterest. She intermittently pokes at a plate of undistinguishable food in front of her. She takes a small bite. She drinks from a glass, and presents a look of slight disgust.
The other woman’s face is never revealed. She lies prone with her head on the table, turned to the right away from the camera, her dark hair loosely cascading off the tabletop. She barely stirs; the fingers on her left hand, hanging limply off the side of the table twitch slightly before balling into a fist. A small black dog trots in and out of the frame.
In the background, various visual elements present themselves: a red wheelbarrow, a pair of children’s pink rain boots, a bucket holding feathers. The figures occupy a space outdoors, sitting in front of vinyl siding and white window frames. A tangle of copper wire suspended from the gallery
ceiling occupies aerial space in the frontcenter of the installation.
The exhibition text says the work invites viewers to sit in on a shared meal with members of the ReStack family. It then asks questions that may be at the forefront of viewers’ minds: “What is wrong with this woman who is responsible for the family? Why is she dripping and folded while her children carry on with their meal; oblivious?”
The roughly nine-minute long audio loop that accompanies the video offers few answers to these questions, if any. Instead, audiences must once again turn to the exhibition text for the context necessary to frame a reading of the work.
The voiceover track does, however, connect to the photogram works that grace the gallery walls outside the partitioned projection space. Using plants sourced from roadsides and alleyways, the photograms (images made without a camera by placing an object directly on to the surface of a light-sensitive material and then exposing it to light) spell out the words “no shape to call this song.” The audio emanating from beyond the curtain offers information on how these plants have historically been used as spices or livestock feed. These histories are interwoven with personal anecdotes about life, love, and family.
The words spelled out in the photograms create the title for Dani ReStack’s drawing, which acts as “another articulation of desire and attempt at connection.” Titled “No Shape to call this Song,” it presents a work on paper rendered in childlike marks depicting a tangle of segmented bodies.
Another piece, “Star Cabin at Subamuh, Ohio,” is built around a black-and-white photograph printed on soft felt. A thick piece of rectangular plexiglass laid over an image of a child’s bent arm creates a window to focus through. A piece of red terracotta clay, shaped by hand and incised with crisscrossing marks sits on a small metal shelf within the composition. The work imparts notions of both labor and leisure—the responsibilities of adulthood communicated through a grown figure juxtaposed with the carefree nakedness of youth.
The works in “Return of the Triumphal Mother” are layered—both literally and metaphorically. The fractured compositions of the installation and wall-mounted pieces present difficult reads that are recognizable as interconnected, yet remain discreet. In considering the exhibition as a reflection of family life, we come to recognize the performative nature the individual works take on in creating the overall understanding of the show: Domesticity can be difficult.
The ReStacks present a collection of works that are deeply personal, created in collaboration and in response to one another. Here, the artists illustrate the blurring of art and life, gesturing toward family as a phenomenon that is mutually constructed, at times a little messy, but ultimately something worth building and holding on to as we parse through the meaning of things.
FRIDAY
SUMMER
Join us this summer each Wednesday as we present a Pay What You Will Family Film Series!
Wednesdays in JUNE & JULY at 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
THE WAYNE GALA
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Historic Wayne Theatre’s most anticipated event of the year.
JUNE 6 at 6:00 PM
WTFEST melds the barbecue pit and the mosh pit in a show so good, it’ll make you wanna slap everyone. The new metal music festival features 11 bands alternating between two stages. The smoking show kicks off upstairs with sets by Real Pain, 30 Minute Nap, Thalidomide, Sniper, and Krode, while the downstairs stage features Fupa Goddess, Cold Cocked, 2toaRoom, Silico, Decay, and Xasthur. Whether you’re there for the music or the munchies, it’s a good spot to crack some ribs. $15, 4pm. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue, 600 Concord Ave. acebbq.com
Saturday 6/28
HER Sports Awards: Celebrating Five Years. An unforgettable evening filled with recognition, empowerment, and community—because every girl deserves to be celebrated. $17–77, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
IX Fae Festival 2025. Don your best attire and frolic through the medieval market, revel to live music, feast amongst food vendors, try your luck at games, and so much more. $15–30, 3–8pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE ixartpark.com
Rapture Karaoke. Jenn DeVille and Thunder Music bring Wednesday karaoke to the weekend. What’s your guilty karaoke pleasure? Free, 9:30pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com
and towels to donate. Free, 5pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com
Gina Sobel Duo. Accomplished on multiple instruments, this natural improviser brings together elements of funk, jazz and American folk music into a fresh and compelling sound. Free, 2pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com
Jim Richardson. Local singer-songwriter plays folk, country, and rock. Free, 1pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmand winery.com
John Kelly. A Charlottesville-based singer-songwriter with more than two decades of solo acoustic performing experience. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducard vineyards.com
Join us under the Wayne Theatre marquis! Admission is Pay What You Will. JUNE 25 at 6:00 PM
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. newdominion bookshop.com
Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, June 26. $15, available noon–8pm. Please confirm Eastwood Winery and Potter’s Cider hours beforehand. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com
Benefit Concert for the Haven. Teen rock bands Citizen Monkey and Dupe perform classic rock and alt-rock, respectively. Bring clean clothes
Richelle Claiborne & Friends. A Charlottesville native sings everything from jazz, to metal, to her own blend of original tunes and spoken word poetry. Free, 1pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com
Willie DE. A solo acoustic set of bluesy rock sounds. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com stage
Into the Woods See listing for Friday, June 27. $5–40, 2pm. Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. virginiatheatrefestival.org
Sense & Sensibility See listing for Thursday, June 26. $33–68, 7:30pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespeare center.com
Paint and Sip: Gently Down the Stream. Learn how to paint this design in a step-by-step format, no experience necessary. Your ticket includes an 11×14-inch canvas and acrylic paint. $38, noon. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. blueridgebrushes.com etc.
Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, June 26. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com
Free Union Independence Day Parade. The village of Free Union presents its annual Independence Day parade. All are welcome to walk, ride, or drive in the parade. Assemble at the Church of the Brethren at 3:30pm for instructions. The Parade Director will assign you a position. Free, 4pm. Village of Free Union, Free Union.
IX Fae Festival 2025. See listing for Saturday, June 28. $15–30, 10am–6pm. IX Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.com
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Celebrate 50 years of the hilarious film. This cult classic comedy from the Monty Python team loosely follows the legend of King Arthur. $7–9, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Silent Book Club. Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. Free, 12:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com
Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, June 26. $15, available noon–8pm. Please confirm Eastwood Winery and Potter’s Cider hours beforehand. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com
etc.
Comedy Open Mic. An opportunity to showcase your talent, try out new material, and take in the best local comedy that Charlottesville has to offer. Hosted by Chris Allen. Sign-ups start at 7pm. Free, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com
Drop-In Mondays for Teens. Learn how to do calligraphy in this drop-in class. All materials and snacks provided. For ages 11–18. Free, 1–2:30pm. Central Library, 201 E. Market St. jmrl.org
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
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Into the Woods See listing for Friday, June 27. $5–40, 7:30pm. Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. virginiatheatrefestival.org
New Works Concert. A night of new opera, including solos, duets, ensembles, and the world premiere of several new pieces. $20–35, 7:30pm. Grisham Hall, St. Anne’s Belfield School, 2132 Ivy Rd. charlottesvilleopera.org 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.
BY JAMES SANFORD
On a sunny, breezy Sunday morning in late April, Mary Ames is paying for her membership in the Loving Cup Wine Club, but not by credit card or cash. Instead, she is dusting the roots of about-to-be-planted vines with an organic fungicide. “Without this, the roots would not thrive,” Ames says, as she sprinkles a small scoop of endomycorrhizal inoculant powder over the roots. “This is probably the most important job, as I see it.”
The comment draws chuckles from nearby co-workers, Suzi Blaze and Zach Kennedy, who are breaking up the ground with shovels to create holes for the new plantings. “Well,” Ames adds, quickly. “Digging is important, too.”
Ames and Blaze have been helping at Loving Cup in North Garden since 2017; Kennedy joined seven weeks ago. If they work eight hours in the vineyard, they’ll receive a 25 percent discount on Loving Cup wines for a year.
It’s an unconventional idea but then Loving Cup prides itself on being different. It stands out as the only certified-organic winery in the state, and one of only three on the East Coast. Kennedy, who plans to open his own winery, likes the model that Loving Cup owner Karl Hambsch established.
“I wanted to learn more about it,” Kennedy says. “And his wine’s really good.”
The Virginia Vineyards Association agrees: In 2019, it honored Hambsch as Grower of the Year. The winery’s list is a mix of dry, off-dry, semi-dry, and sweet wines, intriguingly described. “Abundant strawberries and cherries with soft acid” are noted in the 2022 Governors Cup silver winner Dudley Nose Rosé, while “aromas of strawberry bubble gum contrast with flavors of tart cranberry” in the 2024 sparkling rosé. The 2023 Dog Hollow White is “aged in fresh bourbon barrels from an organic distillery” and combines “butterscotch, pears, and a buttery finish.”
Straw Wine is an “experimental dessert wine made by first sun-drying the grapes into raisins.” Lucky Break, which is hailed as a favorite by several of the fans working this morning, is a dry red blend “with flavors of blackberries and grape jelly.”
Loving Cup takes its name from a Rolling Stones song and, while Hambsch may not exactly embody “the plowman in the valley with a face full of mud” that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards describe in their lyrics, on this particular morning, he is definitely getting his hands dirty, positioning roots in the holes and covering them with earth. He has 17 years of experience, and planted his first vines in 2008.
Hambsch previously worked for Prince Michel and Veritas wineries, and he and his father, Werner, had tried making their own wine with blueberries, blackberries, persimmons, cherries, and pears.
“Winemaking is fun, you know?” Hambsch says. “It doesn’t require that much work. You sort of smush up some fruit and you open a package of yeast, and you put it in, and it usually makes wine that’s palatable.”
The hobby would develop into a business, as Hambsch brought veteran viticulturalist and consultant Chris Hill on board. Hiring Hill was “the best decision we ever made,” Hambsch says, “because if we didn’t have someone who had decades of experience looking over our shoulder the entire time, we never would have taken the next step, which was planting the field. With his advice and with his support and his counsel, we were able to take a very small planting and learn so much from it.”
Around the same time, Hambsch began experimenting with disease-resistant hybrid grapes and organic sprays to avoid using traditional fungicides. The vineyard was certified organic by Quality Certification Services before its first harvest in 2012.
Running a vineyard requires “a certain tolerance for risk,” Hambsch says. “We’ve had a slew of challenges, whether it be seasons with double the amount of annual rainfall, to several different invasive insects that each threatened to ruin the vineyard. But we’ve somehow been able to recover from the hardships.”
The latest threat is the notorious spotted lanternfly. “They’re like little vampires— sucking the sap, stealing energy from the vines,” Hambsch says. He plans to deal with the menace by reducing his crop a bit and hoping that natural pathogens and beneficial insects keep the pests in check.
“I try not to be, you know, Chicken Little about it, but every invasive that comes through is, potentially, a disruption to the natural equilibrium of the system. But usually, nature will absorb it.”
Other insects get a warmer welcome at Loving Cup. One Saturday evening in late April, artist and lepidopterist Deborah Davis, whose paintings have been displayed in the gallery adjoining the tasting room, set up black lights to attract local moths. On June 28, the winery raises a glass to the marvels of bioluminescence at A Field of Fireflies, where guests are invited to relax on the veranda and watch the vineyard sparkle.
Malaika Karriem, Founder Marketing
NOMINATE A LOCAL HERO BY JULY 18
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22. Like a ghost town
23. Perfect match
25. Half of hex-
26. Ocean that’s not real?
32. Spicy
33. ___ Picchu (Peruvian landmark)
34. Carpentr y joint component
36. “Got it, man”
38. A, in German
39. Boots’s travel companion
40. In stacks
42. Little pieces of paper
45. Beam of sun
46. Ocean that’s a bit of a letdown?
49. Suffix after “station”
50. Songwriter Bareilles
51. Issue with a drafty home
56. Third-to-last country alphabetically
59. Ocean full of pink flowers? (yeah, there aren’t many options)
61. Author of “A Court of Thorns and Roses”
63. French city with Interpol’s headquarters
64. V makeup
65. Pharaoh’s serpents
66. Streaming delays
67. Baby that stays up at night?
68. Rest (on)
DOWN
1. Sculpture and such
2. Snowman’s eyes, traditionally
3. Colorful Hindu celebration
4. Redundant abbreviation for “and the rest”
5. He’s a real Wiz
6. Word after “Neither a borrower”
7. How some audiobooks are presented
8. ___ d’Ivoire (Ghana neighbor)
9. Skater Yamaguchi
10. Like shady paths full of trees
11. Actress Lenska
12. Poison’s singer Michaels
13. One-named Nigerian Grammy winner
19. “Dance of the Nymphs” painter
21. Take to the pool
24. Least nasty
26. Lecture hall platforms (if you want to be fancy)
27. On an incline
28. Wendy’s side
29. Ancient Greek garments
By Rob Brezsny Leo
(July 23-Aug. 22): In certain medieval maps, unexplored territories were marked with the Latin phrase hic sunt dracones—“here be dragons.” It was a warning and a dare, a declaration that no one knew what lay beyond. In the coming weeks, Leo, you may find yourself traveling into one of those unlabeled regions. Rather than flinching or dodging, I invite you to press forward with respectful curiosity. Some of the so-called dragons will be figments. Others are protectors of treasure and might be receptive to sharing with a bright light like you. Either way, productive adventures are awaiting you in that unmapped territory. Go carefully—but go.
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In traditional Japanese carpentry, joints are made so skillfully that they need no nails, screws, or adhesives. Carpenters use intricate joinery techniques to connect pieces of wood so tightly that the structures are strong and durable. They often require a mallet for assembly and disassembly. In metaphorical terms, you are capable of that kind of craftsmanship these days, Virgo. I hope you will take advantage of this by building lasting beauty and truth that will serve you well into the future. Don’t rush the joinery. If it’s not working, don’t force it. Re-cut, re-measure, breathe deeply, and try again.
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here’s one of my unruly rules about human competence: In every professional field, from physicians to lawyers to psychics to teachers, about 15 percent of all the practitioners are downright mediocre, even deficient. Seventy-five percent are at least satisfactory and sometimes good. And 10 percent of the total are surpassingly excellent, providing an extraordinary service. With this in mind, I’m happy to say that you now have a knack for gravitating toward that exceptional 10 percent in every domain you are drawn to. I predict that your intuition will consistently guide you toward premium sources.
(Oct. 23-Nov.21): The Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku means “forest bathing.” It invites people to immerse themselves in the natural world, drawing on its restorative power. In accordance with astrological portents, I urge you Scorpios to maximize your forest bathing. To amplify the enrichment further, gravitate toward other environments that nourish your soul’s need for solace and uplift. The naked fact is that you need places and influences that offer you comfort, safety, and tender inspiration. Don’t apologize for making your life a bit less heroic as you tend to your inner world with gentle reverence.
(June 21-July 22): Welcome to a special edition of “What’s My Strongest Yearning?” I’m your host, Rob Brezsny, and I’m delighted you have decided to identify the single desire that motivates you more than any other. Yes, you have many wishes and hopes and dreams, but one is more crucial than all the rest! Right? To begin the exercise, take three deep breaths and allow every knot of tension to dissolve and exit your beautiful body. Then drop down into the primal depths of your miraculous soul and wander around until you detect the shimmering presence of the beloved reason you came here to this planet. Immerse yourself in this glory for as long as you need to. Exult in its mysterious power to give meaning to everything you do. Ask it to nurture you, console you, and inspire you.
(Nov. 22-Dec.21): The camera obscura was a precursor to modern cameras. It projected the outside world upside down onto interior walls. Artists loved it because it helped them see reality from new angles. I hereby proclaim that you, Sagittarius, will be like both the artist and the camera obscura lens in the coming weeks. Your perceptions may feel inverted, strange, even disorienting, but that’s a gift! So let unfamiliarity be your muse. Flip your assumptions. Sketch from shadow instead of light. Have faith that the truth isn’t vanishing or hiding; it’s simply appearing in unfamiliar guises. Don’t rush to turn rightside-up things. Relish and learn from the tilt.
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’m sure you enjoy gazing into some mirrors more than others. It’s amazing how different you might look in your bathroom mirror and the mirror in the restroom at work. Some store windows may reflect an elegant, attractive version of you, while others distort your image. A similar principle is at work in the people with whom you associate. Some seem to accentuate your finest attributes, while others bring out less flattering aspects. I bring this to your attention, dear Capricorn, because I believe it will be extra important in the coming weeks for you to surround yourself with your favorite mirrors.
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Leonardo da Vinci filled thousands of pages with sketches, notes, and experiments. He never finished many of them. He called this compilation his “codex of won-
der.” It wasn’t a record of failures. It was an appreciation of his complex process and a way to honor his creative wellspring. Taking a cue from da Vinci’s love of marvelous enigmas, I invite you to be in love with the unfinished in the coming weeks. Make inquisitiveness your default position. Reconsider abandoned ideas. Be a steward of fertile fragments. Some of your best work may arise from revisiting composted dreams or incomplete sketches. Here’s your motto: Magic brews in the margins.
(Feb. 19-March 20): In the remote Atacama Desert of Chile, certain flowers lie dormant for years, awaiting just the right conditions to burst into blossom in a sudden, riotous explosion of color and vitality. Scientists call it a superbloom. Metaphorically speaking, Pisces, you are on the verge of such a threshold. I’m sure you can already feel the inner ripening as it gathers momentum. Any day now, your full flowering will erupt—softly but dramatically. You won’t need to push. You will simply open. To prepare yourself emotionally, start rehearsing lively shouts of “Hallelujah! Hooray! Whoopee!”
(March 21-April 19): The Hawaiian word pō refers to a primal darkness from which all life flows. It’s not a fearsome void, but a fertile mystery, rich with future possibilities and the ancestors’ hopes. In the coming weeks, I invite you to treat your inner life as pō. Be as calm and patient and watchful as an Aries can be as you monitor the inklings that rise up out of the deep shadows. Have faith that the cloudy uncertainty will
ultimately evolve into clarity, revealing the precise directions you need.
(April 20-May 20): In the 17th century, the Taurus polymath Athanasius Kircher constructed a fantastical machine called the Aeolian harp. It wasn’t designed to be played by human fingers, but by the wind. It conjured music with currents invisible to the eye. I nominate this sublime contraption as your power object for the coming weeks, Taurus. The most beautiful and healing melodies may come from positioning yourself so that inspiration can blow through. How might you attune yourself to the arrival of unexpected help and gifts? Set aside any tendency you might have to try too hard. Instead, allow life to sing through you.
(May 21-June 20): The painter Vincent van Gogh wrote, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” That’s good advice for you right now. Your ambitions may feel daunting if you imagine them as monumental and monolithic. But if you simply focus on what needs to be done next— the daily efforts, the incremental improvements—you will be as relaxed as you need to be to accomplish wonders. Remember that masterpieces are rarely completed in a jiffy. The cumulative power of steady work is potentially your superpower. Here’s another crucial tip: Use your imagination to have fun as you attend to the details.
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Dairy Road Bridge Replacement
State Project: U000-104-365, UPC 113835
Federal Project: STP-5104(326)
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Open House: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Walker Upper Elementary School –1564 Dairy Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903
The City of Charlottesville will hold a Public Hearing for the Dairy Road Bridge Replacement Project. Come see plans for the replacement of the Dairy Road Bridge Project. This project will replace the aging and load restricted Dairy Road bridge over the US Route 250 bypass. The City of Charlottesville has secured funding through VDOT’s State of Good Repair program to complete the bridge replacement. Dairy Road over Route 250 bypass will be closed during construction beginning in late 2026 for approximately one year to complete the construction.
Review the proposed project plans depicting the major design features and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation at the Informal Plan Review. The environmental document will be available for review and comment for 30 days beginning July 1, 2025.
Project materials may be viewed at City of Charlottesville Public Works, Capital Development Division, 305 4th Street NW , Charlottesville, VA 22903 beginning July 1, 2025 and will be available at the public hearing.
Give your written or oral comments at the hearing or submit written comments postmarked by July 25, 2025 to Najeeb Behhnam, City of Charlottesville Public Works, Capital Development Division, 305 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903 or behhnamn@ charlottesville.gov.
The City of Charlottesville ensures non-discrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. No person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
If you feel you have been denied participation in, or denied benefits of, or been subjected to discrimination, in regard to this project or otherwise discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability, you may contact the City of Charlottesville, Clerk of Council at (434) 970-3113.
Questions regarding this project should be directed to Najeeb Behhnam at 434-4599763 or behhnamn@charlottesville.gov. Any persons with questions on the accessibility of the facility or need for reasonable accommodations should contact Najeeb Behhnam.
In execution of that certain deed of trust dated June 19, 2018, securing payment in the original principal amount of $117,000.00 recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Albermarle County, VA as Instrument Number 201800007415 in Deed Book 05068 at page 0346-00351 (the “Deed of Trust”), default having occurred in payment of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee, at the direction of the secured party, will offer for sale at public auction at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court of the County of Albermarle, VA at Court Square, 501 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA on July 18, 2025 at 12:00 Noon. the property described in the referenced Deed of Trust located at the above address and more Particularly described as follows: ALL that certain lot or parcel of land, in Albemarle County, Virginia, fronting on State Route 741 (Riding Club Road), containing 2.17 acres, more particularly described on a plat by Old Albemarle Surveying, L.L.C., dated January 11, 2006 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, in Deed Book 3205, page 261
TERMS OF SALE: CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $10,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, in the form of cash or certified funds (payable to the Substitute Trustee) must be presented at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price is due within fifteen (15) days of the date of sale, otherwise Purchaser’s deposit may be forfeited to the Substitute Trustee(s) to be disbursed in accordance with VA law. The Property and appurtenances thereto, if any, will be sold “as is” without warranty of any kind and subject to any and all judgments, liens, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements or other matters of record or not of record which may take priority over the referenced Deed of Trust. Time is of the essence. The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation by the secured party or the Substitute Trustee of the terms and acceptability of the sale, at the sole discretion of the secured party or Substitute Trustee. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser’s sole remedy will be the return of the deposit paid without interest and the Purchaser will have no further recourse against the Substitute Trustee, the Mortgagee or the Trustee’s attorney. Additional Terms of Sale will be announced at the time of sale and will be set forth in the Trustee’s Memorandum of Foreclosure Sale to be executed by the successful bidder at the time of the sale. This is a communication from a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Sale is subject to seller confirmation. Substitute Trustee: RVA Recovery, LLC. Contact Stephen B. Wood at The Wood Law Firm, 5101 Monument Ave., Suite 106, Counsel for Trustee: TEL: (804) 873-0088 or (804) 335-0888. File #2025FC-008. Ad Dates: June 24, July 1, July 8, 2025
This is a communication from a debt collector and any information obtained will be used for that purpose
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
SNEEDS MILL, LLC, Case No. CL25000299-00
Plaintiff
v. BESSIE THOMPSON MOON
aka Bessie Lena Moon
NORMAN MOON
JAMES G. THOMPSON
ROSE ANN PORTER
aka Rose Thompson Porter and the successors in interest, surviving spouses, heirs at law, devisees and / or assigns, lien creditors, and all other persons having an interest in the estate of Bessie Thompson Moon, aka Bessie Lena Moon, Norman Moon, James G. Thompson, and Rose Ann Porter, aka Rose Thompson Porter, proceeded against herein as PARTIES UNKNOWN, Defendants
The object of this suit is to effect partition among the owners of a certain tract tracts or parcels of land situated in Albemarle County, Virginia, containing in the aggregate 51.32 acres, more or less, being the property originally conveyed unto Bessie Thompson Moon, James G. Johnson, Harry A. Thompson and Rose Thompson Porter by deed dated December 11, 1948 from Grant Thompson and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia in Deed Book 281 at Page 455, as corrected by deed dated June 6, 1955 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 317 at Page 40. The property is described as follows:
All those certain tracts or parcels of land, situated in Albemarle County, Virginia, containing in the aggregate 51.32 acres, more or less, consisting of Parcel A, containing 11.15 acres, more or less, Parcel B, containing 34.34 acres, more or less, and Parcel C, containing 5.83 acres, more or less, as shown on plat made by 0. R. Randolph, Engineer, dated June 2, 1955, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia as an exhibit to the deed recorded in Deed Book 317 at Page 40, and being the same property which was conveyed unto Sneeds Mill, LLC by deed of Kimco, LLC dated July 19, 2023 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office as Instrument Number 202300006264. The property has a Tax Map Parcel identification number of 09200-00-00-05900.
It appearing from the Complaint and by the affidavit filed according to law that Plaintiff has used due diligence to ascertain all of the owners of the subject property but has been unable to do so and that there are or may be persons unknown who claim or may claim an interest in the property, namely the successors in interest, surviving spouses, heirs at law, devisees and/or assigns, lien creditors and all other persons having an interest in the estates of Bessie Thompson Moon, aka Bessie Lena Moon, Norman Moon, James G. Thompson, and Rose Ann Porter, aka Rose Thompson Porter,
It is therefore ORDERED that the successors in interest, surviving spouses, heirs at law, devisees and/or assigns, lien creditors and all other persons having an interest in the estates of Bessie Thompson Moon, aka Bessie Lena Moon, Norman Moon, James G. Thompson, and Rose Ann Porter, aka Rose Thompson Porter, and any other named Defendant, as they appear, proceeded against herein as “Parties Unknown”, appear before this Court on or before July 7, 2025 at 9:00 a. m., and take such action as they deem appropriate to protect any interest they may have in the above-described property.
It is further ORDERED that this Order be published once a week for four ( 4) consecutive weeks in the C-Ville Weekly, that a copy hereof be posted on the door of the Courthouse, and that a copy be mailed to the last known address, if any. of the Defendants.
The Clerk is hereby directed to send this Order to the C-Ville Weekly by email to brian(a),cvi lle.com and to make the aforementioned postings and mailings.
Endorsement of parties and counsel of record are dispensed with for good cause shown including the nature of these proceedings. the relief granted, and the time and expense associated with acquiring said endorsement. And this cause is continued.
ENTER: Cheryl V. Higgins DATE: 6/04/2025
Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316
Charlottesville Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: E.U.S. (dob 11/17/2019)
The object of this suit is to terminate the parental rights in E.U.S. (dob 11/17/2019) and remove a foster care plan with adoption goal
It is ORDERED that the unknown father, appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before August 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
5/28/2025
I ASK FOR THIS:
Ralph E. Main, Jr.
VSB # 13320
Dygert, Wright, Hobbs & Hernandez, PLC
415 Fourth Street, N.E.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Telephone: 434-979-5515
Facsimile: 434-295-7785
Electronic mail: rmain@charlottesvillelegal.com Counsel for Plaintiff
Areshini Pather
DATE JUDGE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charlottesville City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., local time, with respect to Lease to Dogwood Vietnam Memorial Foundation at McIntire Park. The hearing will take place in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 605 East Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia. Persons desiring to be heard may attend and share their views on the proposed lease agreement, within such reasonable time limits as established by City Council. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the public hearing may call (434) 9871267 or submit a request via email to ada@charlottesville.gov. The City requests that you provide 48 hours’ notice so that proper arrangements may be made. The full text of such resolution will be on file five days in advance of the meeting in the office of the Clerk of Council, City Hall, 605 East Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902.
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