Keswick Life June 2016

KESWICK Lifestyles in Keswick and its’ environs - June 2016

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Living in Virginia’s Horse Country W NE RING FE F O

6007 GOV. BARBOUR ST ~ Beautiful country home with mountain views, pasture and stream, within walking distance to Barboursville Vineyards. Open layout and spacious rooms make this home perfect for those who love to entertain. Approved conditional use permit to rent out loft apartment as vacation rental with website and marketing already set up; owner has proof of passive income from rental, which is regularly booked spring through fall. $710,000 MLS# 547089

BLACK WALNUT FARM ~ Charming Victorian on 22 ac. w/ stream and Blue Ridge views located in historic Rochelle. This versatile property would make an excellent primary residence, horse property, small farm or weekend retreat. Large kitchen, custom cabinets, soapstone counters, high-end appliances. Historic home with all the modern amenities and beautiful grounds. Within minutes of historic Montpelier and many vineyards. An easy drive to the Shenandoah Park and trails. 25 min from Charlottesville. $695,000 MLS# 548231

AERIE c. 1850 ~ 170 acre estate located in the Somerset area of Orange Co. The 1850 manor home (6400+/- SF) has had numerous recent additions including a new 20x34 paneled living room. The 4-bedroom home has all the modern conveniences while keeping the old world charm. Dependencies include a 4 bed 3 bath guesthouse, 3 bed tenant house, 3-stall stable, pool and gardens. $2,320,000 MLS# 541456

ANNANDALE ~ Circa 1805 Federal brick estatelocated in beautiful Orange County, just minutes from Gordonsville and 25 minutes to Charlottesville. The 3800 square foot manor house has twelve foot ceilings on the main floor and 10 foot on the second. The recent renovations spared no expense and include a new master suite, country kitchen, and all new mechanicals. The mostly open 63 acres includes two guest cottages, an original Sears barn (converted into a stable and entertainment center), swimming pool, extensive plantings and a newly constructed four acre lake. All of which make this property an ideal turnkey country estate. $2,499,900 MLS# 541908

RED BANK FARM ~ A hidden historic gem with absolute privacy encompassed by frontage on the Rivanna River (Virginia’s first designated scenic river). The Circa 1850 Greek Revival house has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and is two stories over an English basement. The main floor has plenty of room to spread out, 9 foot ceilings, large center hall, living room, study, dining room, country kitchen and a half bath. Additional land is available. $765,000 MLS# 544311

HIGH GROUND COTTAGE ~ A rare offering in Keswick; charming 3 bedroom cottage situated well off the road on 15 mostly open acres. The very private cottage offers a ground floor master, 2 1/2 baths, cozy den with fireplace, sitting area/sunroom, kitchen, laundry/mud room and 2-car garage. This great property is ideal for horses and has a great second building site. A rare chance to purchase a 15 acre property surrounded by large estates in Keswick. $760,000 MLS# 543522

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THE COLUMNISTS Mary Morony author of the novel Apron Strings is a Charlottesville native and long time resident of Keswick. Raising four children to adulthood and her unique perspective on life has given her lots of food for thought.

She now lives on a farm in Orange County with her husband Ralph Morony, three dogs, two guineas and no cat. Check out Mary’s blog at www. marymorony.com.

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Tony Vanderwarker, raised in New England, spent a couple years at Yale and then served two years in the Peace Corps where he got bitten both by tsetse flies and the writing bug. He went to film school at NYU and made documentaries and a full length film which didn’t sell so he decided to try shorter films and went into advertising. Fifteen years later, he had his own ad agency in Chicago where he did “Be Like Mike” for Gatorade. When his partners bought him out, Tony finally had a chance to write full time. It only took him fifteen more years to finally get a book published. “Who cares?” Tony says, “some writers hit paydirt fast, others take longer.

I’m just glad my time has come.” visit www.tonyvanderwarker.com Suzanne Nash, raised in Lynchburg Virginia, graduated from Wake Forest University and immediately moved to Charlottesville, Virginia to pursue all sorts of things, including working in insurance, marketing and television. The mother of two teenagers is currently the manufacturer of a lingerie and swimsuit design company, the director of education at Grace Episcopal Church and enjoys freelance writing and theatre in her free time.

Joe Shields has led integrated digital marketing and public relations programs for consumer, biopharmaceutical, and government organizations.

He holds an MBA from the University of Maryland and a BA in English literature and communication studies from Roanoke College, where he received a senior scholar award for fiction in 1995. He lives with his family in Keswick.

CLASSIC DESIGN, IMMACULATE CONDITION – KESWICK ESTATE

Windie Knowe • $3,200,000

1037 Club Drive • $1,595,000

This remarkable home has been exquisitely restored to facilitate modern convenience with a perfect blend of history and charm for comfortable country living. On over 30 acres with rolling tree-shaded lawns and well-watered pastures minutes to Downtown. Formal living and dining, 4 bedrooms, 5 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, family room, and library. Improvements include oval pool, detached screened porch or outdoor dining pavilion with stone fireplace, 3 bedroom guest cottage, and stables. Hunter Palmer (434) 981-0533. MLS# 543214

This 4-5 bedroom, Randy Rinehart-built brick home boasts an excellent floor plan including 1st and 2nd floor masters, kitchen open to family room with fireplace, finished basement with natural light, 3 car garage, bluestone terraces and an expansive, level rear lawn. Endless fine detailing including extensive trimwork & built-ins, striking marble and tile selections, high ceilings and excellent light. Reduced $400K, this distinguished residence in Keswick Estate is now an excellent value. 12 mins to Downtown Charlottesville amenities. MLS# 542410 401 Park Street Charlottesville, VA 22902

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The minds behind Keswick Life: EDITORIAL EDITOR/FOUNDER Winkie Motley CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Colin Dougherty THE COLUMNISTS Tony Vanderwarker, Mary Morony, Suzanne Nash CONTRIBUTORS Caroline Newman, cover photos courtesy of The University Of Virginia Office Of Communications PROOF READER Staff Assistant

Two Blind Brothers, One Bold Vision

Keswick 'sons' and UVA grads Bradford and Bryan

Manning have launched a company with a charitable aim: curing the disease that is robbing them of their sight. We’re very excited about the potential for growth and impact of Two Blind Brothers,” added cofounder bryan manning. “We’ve received an outpouring of support from social media and are striving to create a community around the fight for a cure. We have 50,000 hits and counting on a video we recently released on facebook and have already sold out of certain styles. We’re happy to be producing in New York, creating ethical luxury products that look and feel great.”

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10 KESWICK SCENE 12 WHAT'S COOKING Farm Tour 2016 – the stage was set and guests started Arnold and Ernest, on the Keswick scene, after sitting to arrive... feather banners naming the sponsors billowed in the breeze as cars pulled into the circle at Airslie for valet parking. The night was electric…no, really a huge storm was being predicted and our hope was just to get all those arriving safe inside. Get all the details of the kick off party, the big day and the many thank yous to voluteers and sponsors alike!

12 ONLY IN KESWICK 15 LIFE HAPPENS Tony Vanderwarker says he's "suspected that like eye Mary Morony, our beloved and regular columist at and skin color, baldness and IQ, punctuality must be an inherited trait". Get a move on and read Tony's latest, it is sure to make you laugh out loud!

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down with these two gentlemen it is obvious to see their passion for not only the drinks they create but the people they create them for. They can do it a number of ways, as the saying goes – straight up, neat on the rocks... or if you're flexible with a twist! Here some of their 30 year plus story from behind the bar in this month's 'What's Cooking".

Keswick Life, with a new book out and touring - still takes the times to write for us! She reflects back on how life once was here in the area and asks a few questions along with a trip to how simple and carefree it all once was and perhaps could still be!

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OVERHEARD Here and there... in Keswick Copied In 2014, Blake constructed a brick-for-brick replica of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Charlottesville plantation, in Somers, Connecticut, according to a representative from Concierge Auctions, the New York-based firm which auctioned the home on Tuesday night. ABC News reports that Blake – who threw his 100th birthday party inside the home, but never lived in it – spent $7.7 million on the 10,000-square-foot house, which boasts seven fireplaces, five bedrooms, and five full and four half baths. In order to mirror Monticello, Blake imported the decorative railings on the roof and handmade bricks from Virginia.

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Kenny Wheeler Sr. celebrated his 88th birthday by watching Hunt Tosh pilot the Wheeler Family’s Patriot to the championship in the Green Conformation Hunter division at the Devon Horse Show.The Wheelers, proud owners of Patriot, handed their own Just For Fun – Two For One Challenge Trophy to Tosh and Patriot after the duo earned enough points for the championship.“To win the trophy Kenny was handing out on his birthday in a division that is so important to their family is really fun,” Tosh said. “This show has the best horses, the best riders; it’s so hard to win here, so when you can win at a place like this with competition like this, it’s awesome.”

One feature Jefferson definitely didn't think of? The three-car garage, which is a bit ahead of Monticello's time. The home is also accessible by helicopter in three locations. Casual. So, what exactly does it cost to live like a President?

While ABC News reports the home was sold at auction for more than $2.1 million, Concierge Auctions will not disclose the final price until the sale of the house closes. Oddly enough, this isn't the only replica of a presidential home for sale at the moment. There's also a $15 million mansion for sale in Dallas that's basically the spitting image of the White House. And if city life is more your speed, there's a $4.5 million home built by the same architects who designed the White House for sale in Kalorama – the same neighborhood where the Obamas are poised to move next year. Talk about awesome neighbors.

In the Pink At 66 years old, Keswickian Sissy Spacek has become the face of Marc Jacobs fall/winter ’16 collection — sporting pink locks, no less. "The life she brings to all the characters she has portrayed as an artist is ever expanding, evolving and inspiring."

In the David Sims-lensed and Katie Grand-styled campaign release on the brand’s social media accounts on Tuesday, the Oscar award-winning actress appears in profile, her richly-hued hair blending in with the colorful fur collar of her coat.

Hound Show Keswick had a great trip to the Virginia Hound Show held at Morven Park in near Leesburg several weeks ago. Keswick Bacchus got 6th in the American Stallion hound class, and Keswick Whitney got 4th in her American bitch class. They also had 12 juniors who showed hounds at the Virginia Hound Show. They practiced on several Friday afternoons walking their hounds and standing them up. They developed good relationships with their hounds and represented Keswick well in showing them.

The KHC juniors also looked sharp in their new show coats kindly donated by David

Bourke and appreciate greatly his generosity. The "cubs" will get to use the coats a lot starting with the puppy show on September 17. Some KHC juniors also deserve recognition for showing the Farmington Beagles at FHC's puppy show. Compton Skelly's beagle, Ironwood, was champion! Our juniors already have great skills with animals. We look forward to watching those skills grow.

Photo: James Gammell, June Williams, Wallace Williams, Sarah Kate Kangas, Nancy Wiley, MFH,, Compton Skelly, Daisy Kangas back row: Tristan Kangas, Stokes Skelly, Eleanor Sackson; Also present but not in the photo: Violet Wiley, Georgina Wiley

Thank You Thank you to everyone involved in the 7th Annual Grace Church Historic Farm Four and Country Fair. Thank You ALL for helping us celebrate a spectacular day “Beyond the Gates”. We hope you enjoyed Grace Church’s 7th Annual Historic Farm Tour and Country Fair and a small piece of Albemarle County’s history and beauty.. A very special thank you to our generous Sponsors. Finks Jewelers, Union Bank , Home Instead, Van Yahres Tree Company, Monticello Media , Nash Icon, Reynolds GM Subaru , WHTJ . Thank you to the Farm Owners and Managers for sharing their property with us! Thank you to our many, many advertiser and, thank you to our wonderful Patrons and Vendors! 100% of Farm Tour proceeds will be returned to help those in need in Central Virginia. Save the date: June 10, 2017!

Spacek joins an impressive coterie of strong female icons, whom Jacobs has summoned to be the faces of his brand in the past year — including pop doyenne Cher, actress Debi Mazar and singer Bette Midler. Jacobs’ decision to cast relatively older women in his campaigns is a bold move in an industry that has long been critiqued for its ageist tendencies.

Jacobs noted in an Instagram caption that he was “all-consumed and mesmerized by her ability to bring a character to life in such a way that, for me, was very profound.”

“The life she brings to all the characters she has portrayed as an artist is ever expanding, evolving and inspiring,” Jacobs wrote.

On and Off The Market Selling soon in the 22947 zip is 756 Club Drive in Keswick Estate that has 5 beds, 6.5 baths, 5632 sf and 2.1 acres listed at $1.395m and went under contract in 56 days. 675 Black Cat Road with 4 beds, 3.5 baths, 3389 sf and 2.5 acres listed at $749.9k and went under contract in 16 days.

Then in Glenmore, 22 Waterside Way with 4 beds, 3 baths, 3822 sf and new construction went under contract in 1 day. 3365 Camden Court with 3 beds 2 baths and 2948 sf and listed at $619k went under contract in 32 days. 1480 Piper Way with 4 beds, 2.5 baths and 2806 sf listed at $565k went under contract in 28 days. 3417 Cesford Grange with 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 2690 sf listed at $469k went under contract in 27 days. 1964 Piper Way with 4 beds, 4.5 baths and 3699 sf listed at $769k went under contract in 271 days and 3660 Perthshire Court with 6 beds, 6.5 baths and 7810 sf listed at $865k went under contract in 100 days.

Just available is 4543 Louisa Road, on 42 acres with 3 beds and 2.5 baths and listed for 1.985m. 4995 Moriah Way with 4 bds, 4.5 baths and 33 acres is listed at $1.075m. 481 Clarks Tract with 4 beds, 3 baths and 11 acres is listed at $499k. 38 Tall Oaks Court with 3 beds, 3 baths and 2.5 acres is listed at $439.9k and 3201 Shannon Drive with 3 beds, 2 baths and an in ground pool on 2 acres is listed at $299k.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY Fourth of July

THE ARTS Open Late Concert and Print Signing

Where: Keswick Hall and Golf Club When: July 4th

Where: National Sporting Library, Middleburg When: July 28th and July 29th

Keswick Hall and Golf Club offers some of the most exciting

4th of July celebrations in central Virginia. With stunning fireworks, exceptional cuisine, and many sporting and leisurely activities, this will certainly be a weekend to remember!

Join us for an entire weekend of fun-filled activities! On Saturday, July 2nd, hotel guests can relax and enjoy the complimentary Family Fun Night at the Pavilion with a delightful evening of socializing, competitions and games. Then, on Sunday jump in and test your skills with relay races, limbo, hula hooping and hot-potato at our Pavilion Pool Games.

For the tennis enthusiast, the 4th of July Independence Day Round Robin is sure to be a hit. Hotel guests may register for this complimentary event by contacting Carlos Benatzky at cbenatzky@keswick.com On Monday, July 4th, hotel guests may participate in our Red, White and Blue Celebration. Enjoy a fantastic event with face painting, lawn games, patriotic arts and crafts, fantastic food, and more… culminating in the spectacular fireworks finale at 9:15 pm. Reservations are required for this event and may be made by contacting Susan Allan at sallan@keswick.com. $48 for adults/$26 for children.

CELEBRATE Reds, Whites and Bluegrass!

Where: Keswick Vineyards When: July 4th - 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Celebrate

the 4th of July at Keswick Vineyards with some great Red & White Virginia wines and Bluegrass music performed by local band East of Afton! Come hungry because we will have some great food choices available for you to purchase. Spice Sea Gourmet will be here serving up their delicious seafood selections, and The Pie Guy will be bringing a taste of Australia to our celebration with their savory and sweet pies! No entry fee, just grab your picnic blankets, chairs, and friends and come have a great time! All ages welcome. Pet-friendly. Email:tastingroom@keswickvineyards. com tel: 434-244-3341 x105

COUNTY FAIR TIME Orange County Fair Where: 14500 Old Gordonsville Road, Orange When: Wednesday, July 20 - Saturday, July 23, 2016

During the Orange County Fair f in July, we cele-

brate our role in American history, our agricultural heritage, and the traditional values that created and help us sustain our way of life. The Orange County Fair is an old fashioned county fair in the truest sense; no midway carnival, no high pressure selling activities. Each year, we put together a collection of activities, contests, and entertainment aimed at creating a fun atmosphere for all members of our community and our guests. We invite you to enjoy a clean, wholesome, family-oriented weekend that focuses on the joy of rural living. The Orange County Fair is a safe place for children to experience our agricultural heritage.

Cost: Cost Varies by Day, 4 Day Passes Available, View Website for Details For Additional Information: (540) 661-5393 Website: http://www.orangecountyfairva.com

Albemarle County Fair Where: James Monroe’s Highlands When: August 4 through August 6

Albemarle

County Fair Board is gearing up for the upcoming Albemarle County Fair on August 4 through August 6. Hours of operation will be Thursday, August 4 from 4pm until 9pm; Friday, August 5 from 10am until 9pm; Saturday, August 6 from 10am until 9pm. Admission is $5, children under 6 free. The Albemarle County Fair will be held using indoor and outdoor exhibit space including the pavilion and grounds of James Monroe’s Highland located in Charlottesville. This event promises traditional family fun in a historic setting. In addition to this year’s longer hours, 2016 features more funfilled attractions. A fun and festive “Old-Time Country Fair,” the 2016 Albemarle County Fair will be a three-day agricultural celebration, complete with farm animals, exhibits, baked goods, crafts, family entertainment, livestock, and grand old-time country fun! In conjunction with the Albemarle County Fair, James Monroe’s Highland will offer a selection of demonstrations and exhibits about historic crafts.

For more information please contact the Albemarle County Fair President Don Toms at don.toms@sscoop.com.

An NSLM Members' Preview, presentation by the

artist, and a print signing of the NSLM 2016 Polo Classic poster will be held on Thursday July 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. To become a member and take part, please call 540.687.6542 ext. 26. Posters are $50, plus tax, and will be available for purchase at the Museum and online at NationalSporting.org beginning June 15, 2016.

Montgomery will also be joining NSLM the next evening, Friday, July 29th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, for a 6th Annual Polo Classic Poster Signing when the exhibition opens to the public. That evening, the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra will be the featured Open Late Concert series performers. For more information visit NationalSporting.org.

THE GAMES Wahoowa Where: UVA Football When: September - November Saturday Sep. 3 Richmond, Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA 3:30pm ET Saturday Sep. 10 at Oregon, Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR 10:30pm ET Saturday Sep. 17 at UConn, Rentschler Field, East Hartford, CT 1:30pm ET Saturday, Sep. 24 Central Michigan, Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA TBA Saturday Oct. 1 at Duke , Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, NC TBA Saturday Oct. 15 Pittsburgh Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA TBA Saturday Oct. 22 North Carolina Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA TBA Saturday Oct. 29 Louisville Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA TBA Saturday, Nov. 5 at Wake Forest, BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, NC. TBA Saturday, Nov. 12 Miami (FL), Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA. TBA Saturday, Nov. 19 at Georgia Tech, Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA. TBA Saturday, Nov. 26 at Virginia Tech, Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA. TBA

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Pristine, 101-acre horse farm near Somerset, Madison County, and only 30 minutes to Charlottesville. The main residence has been enlarged to 5,500 finished square feet and is spacious, comfortable and inviting, with mostly onelevel living. The gourmet kitchen, covered porch, and open terrace are natural gathering places. This unique property also includes a guest cottage, 10-stall stable, in-ground pool, riding ring, fenced paddocks, and run-in sheds. The land is comprised of mostly gently rolling pastures and hay fields, with a pond and several creeks. Enjoy lovely vistas and mountain views surrounded by large, neighboring farms.

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◆ REDCLIFFE ◆ Circa 1902, one of Virginia’s most beautiful estates. Gracious entertaining rooms, chef ’s kitchen with 15’ ceilings, art gallery, saltwater pool, guest cottage, on 45 rolling acres minutes from Downtown and UVA. MLS#541726 $6,950,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

◆ ARCOURT ◆ Arcourt is a 5,800+ finished square foot custom residence on 22 private acres in Keswick Hunt Country and is fenced for horses with a 3-stall stable and guest quarters with a shop/ garage below. Mountain views! MLS#543296 $2,595,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

◆ COLLINA ◆ Gorgeous, 113 acre parcel in NE Albemarle with a blend of open pasture and magnificent forest and an elevated plateau with panoramic Blue Ridge views! Also with a 3 bedroom, 3 bath cottage in great condition. MLS#530335 $1,490,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

◆ ECHO BROOK FARM ◆ Comfortable residence on 80+/- acres boasts: living and dining rooms, kitchen with breakfast room, family room, 4 bedrooms, 1stfloor master. Also with a cottage, two barns, and Mechunk Creek frontage. MLS#546552 $775,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

◆ 2347 PADDOCK WOOD ◆ 127-acre horse farm in Keswick. A lovely, 1.5 story stone home with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths accompanies the property. This is a beautiful mix of rolling land and mature forest with a lake, stable, barns and total privacy.

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Two Blind Brothers, One Bold Vision WRITTEN BY CAROLINE NEWMAN, COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

UVA grads Bradford and Bryan

of the company, you inevitably run into things that are not really your strong suit,” Bradford said. “We had to get a lot of advice and talk to a lot of experts.”

Manning have launched a company with a charitable aim: curing the disease that is robbing them of their sight.

Each shirt in University of Virginia graduates Bradford and Bryan Manning’s new clothing line features a small metal tag imprinted with a series of raised dots – braille for “brother.”

The research aspect of the company was more familiar to the brothers. Both had long been involved with the Foundation Fighting Blindness, for which Bradford serves on the board of directors. Initially, the Mannings plan to distribute proceeds from Two Blind Brothers through the foundation’s network of researchers.

That small detail neatly captures the mission behind the Mannings’ newly launched clothing company, Two Blind Brothers.

All proceeds from the company go directly to blindness research, funding testing for new gene and stem cell therapies that could slow or even reverse vision loss.

The cause is very personal for Bradford and Bryan, who were each diagnosed with Stargardt disease in early elementary school. The degenerative eye disease, which affects about one in 10,000 people in the U.S., gradually erodes patients’ central vision, leaving them with an ever-expanding blind spot. By the time the brothers, who grew up in Charlottesville, attended UVA, they were operating with precious little central eyesight.

“We’ve developed our own systems to address problems,” Bradford said. “You ask a lot of strangers a lot of questions. I take a lot of pictures of things on my phone and then zoom in. At UVA, I almost always carried a little magnifying glass in my pocket.”

“It is really hard to recognize faces, especially of fairly recent acquaintances,” Bryan said. “You develop a habit of talking to someone and keeping it kind of ambiguous at first, until you can figure out who they are.”

After UVA, the brothers ended up working in New York City. Bradford, who graduated in 2007 from the McIntire School of Commerce, is now a managing partner in a private investing firm. Bryan, who graduated with a degree in statistics in 2013, works as a sales representative for SNL Financial. Both brothers decided not to take a salary from their new company so that all proceeds from Two Blind Brothers can go directly to research.

The Apparel

The apparel is sophisticated, noticeable yet understated, expertly tailored, and intricately crafted: all design decisions are informed with a New York influence. The brothers are involved in every step of the creative process, from choosing fabrics to developing the design aesthetic. Their focus is on ensuring the high quality and careful craftsmanship of each article of clothing.

“Right now, we have a list of about 10 research opportunities that we are interested in,” Bradford said. “Broadly, we are looking at a lot of gene therapy and stem cell treatments.”

“We are both fortunate to have incomes from other jobs and ventures, so we wanted to pledge 100 percent of all proceeds to the cause,” Bradford said.“For us, this is a new and fun vehicle to give back to a cause that means the world to us,” Bryan added.

Bradford, graduated from the McIntire School of Commerce in 2007. His younger brother Bryan, graduated in 2013 with a degree in statistics. Both brothers now live in New York City. After deciding to start the company last summer, the Mannings spent a year selecting fabrics, designing shirts and overseeing the manufacturing process. Reflecting the tactile way that they and others coping with blindness navigate the world, the brothers focused closely on the quality of the fabric and feel of the shirts. Currently, they offer casual shirts in both short and long-sleeve styles. Each shirt carries the signature braille tag, which the Mannings plan to customize based on the theme they want to convey or the location where shirts are being sold.

All of the company’s production facilities are in New York, including a fabric mill in the Bronx and a design studio in Manhattan. Building those partnerships was a key step for the Mannings, who had little previous experience in the clothing business.

Those therapies aim to alleviate blindness either by replacing diseased cells with healthy stem cells or by transplanting normal genes in place of missing or defective genes. Many companies are testing these methods with hopes to bring them to market soon.

“What is fascinating is that there is kind of a medical revolution going on with gene and stem cell therapies.

Companies are already trying to commercialize these methods and treat patients,” Bradford said. “It is less a question of if it can be done and more a question of bringing the research through expensive clinical trials.”

The Mannings hope that Two Blind Brothers can raise money for those crucial clinical trials, both directly by selling their shirts and indirectly by raising public awareness. Already, they have been amazed by the attention their new venture has garnered.

“We launched a few weeks ago with a post on Facebook that has already been shared to 100,000 people. One of the best things about founding Two Blind Brothers has been the outpouring of support from friends, family and strangers,” Bryan said. “That has been the biggest positive for me.”

“As an entrepreneur, when you have to run 100 percent

The Research

Before starting Two Blind Brothers, the brothers and other affiliates have supported and developed a number of successful biotech companies. We leverage this network to study the relevant science, the regulatory pathway, and commercialization for any given research project. Bradford is also a director at the Foundation Fighting Blindness, which has a strong track record in identifying and funding successful projects.

The Mission

Unlike other lines, the collection is not outsourced.

The production is located in the heart of the fashion district in New York City. Despite the first-rate nature of the designs, fabrics, and assembly, the value to the customer is extraordinary compared to other luxury designers because the brothers fund the operation without being paid a salary. All proceeds are instead donated to life-changing research to cure blindness.

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KESWICK SCENE Farm Tour 2016

BY KESWICK LIFE

Photos: top row l-r Sandra Burke, Mike Stone, Jean Fording; Ginny Craven and son, Jamie; Seth and Lisa Ray, Merle Young and Tom Brubaker; Second row: Gene and Lena Corrigan; Bill Johnson and friends; Don Cady: KHC Hounds and Tony Gammell; Third row: Elizabeth and Bert Page, Kathleen Long and Diana Ferguson; Bill Anda and Terry Allard; Jane Remington

The

stage was set and guests started to arrive. Feather Banners naming our Sponsors billowed in the breeze as cars pulled into the circle at Airslie for valet parking. The night was electric…no, really a huge storm was being predicted and our hope was just to get all those arriving safe inside. We did.

Airslie was stunning. Tom Gilbert had the grounds immaculate and Margaret Anderson performed her magic by planting the massive urns on either side of the front door. As they entered each guest was greeted with a glass of proseccco.

The tables were adorned with lovely orchids compliments of Peggy Augustus. Marieka Williams and Judy Johnson

were hoppin in the kitchen turning out delicious hors d’oeuvres. Music, by pianist Evan Mook filled the foyer from up above.

not acquainted, Ms. Baumann designs handbags for the likes of Beyonce, Kate Blanchett and Helen Mirren. The perfect accessory for that evening in Keswick.

The silent auction had so many lovely items to offer. An overnight and tennis lesson at Keswick Hall, an All Saints Chapel watercolor from an old image when a tree was just outside the door, a beautiful stars and stripes quilt wall hanging from our newly formed Grace Quilt Group, jewelry, gift certificates galore, framed photographs and those cuddly, loveable Spritelings; there was something for everyone. Jeanne McCusker was thrilled to walk away with high bid on a Kathrine Baumann evening bag. If you’re

Now take a step into the Live Auction portion of the evening. Tommy Bishop, our professional auctioneer, had numbers rolling off this tongue. Everyone got into the excitement of the live bids. A framed print of Peter Almonte’s “Blessing of the Hounds” sold for $975. A lucky couple went away with a trip to the 2017 Master’s Golf Tournament practice round and accommodations in Augusta.

Ellie and Ruby Houchens and Ellie DuPuis modeled the jewels and made sure all in the gallery got a good look at the

items up for bids. We had diamonds compliments of Fink’s Jewelers right on down to Rodeo season passes compliments of David and Sally Lamb. The 10 items in the Live portion alone brought in a whopping $11,000.00.

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The evening was a smashing success. We are eternally grateful to Douglas Wheeler for the use of his beautiful property.

Numbers are still being tabulated but suffice it to say the storm came and went, everybody had fun and there will be so many lives changed for the better by what happened at Airslie for Farm Fest 2016.

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KESWICK SCENE

Dolly Madison Ladies Lunch PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEN FARIELLO

Dolly Madison Ladies Lunch

All photos, Jen Fariello credit: Top row: Kim Nash, Kiwi Hilliard, and Ann Myers, then Karen Higgins, Deb Fulk, Judy Jessup, DMLL guest speaker Cokie Roberts, and DMLL Chair Peyton Lewis.

Second Row: Montpelier Foundation BOD Emeritus Chairman Bill Lewis, Cynthia Whitman, Montpelier Foundation CEO Kat Imhoff, and Montpelier Foundation BOD Emeritus member Bitsy Waters, then Flossie Fowlkes, Montpelier Foundation CEO Kat Imhoff, and Will Billow and next, Sherry Buttrick, and Jean Perin.

Third Row: Deb Fulk, Karen Higgins and Judy Jessup; next is Kim Nash, Mary Lou Seilheimer, and Elizabeth von Hassell and last for this row is Dana Faulconer and Anne Bowen.

Last row, far right: Annie Gould, Maddy Deal, Kelley MacDougall, Molly Hardie, Sarah Everett, and Lisa Mann

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WHAT’S COOKING Behind the Bar in Keswick

BY KESWICK LIFE

Afte After sitting down with these two

Keswick families beyond their favorite drinks. He knows theirs kids, theirs likes and dislikes and enjoys spending time with them at Keswick events. Ernest has enjoyed the fun people he has been able to meet and the joy he brings to the crowd at every party!

gentlemen it is obvious to see their passion for not only the drinks they create but the people they create them for. Both of these gentlemen has over 30 years of service in bartending at Keswick and continue to bring smiles and joy to the evening life around them.

These two artisans continue to strive to preserve the old-time charm of Keswick and blend it in with the new style and air that is floating around this Charlottesville haven. As a team Arnold and Ernest have many stories to tell about Keswick night life but as any good bartender their lips are sealed when it comes to the wilder events - they let their drinks do the talking!

bartending experience has been at Keswick.

all of the guests happy really stood out in their memory.

In interviewing these two drink artists there were three questions we just had to ask them about Keswick life. To start off we just had to know what their favorite

Arnold and Ernest’s favorite night was Safari Night hosted by Mr. Larry Tharpe.

They loved the decorations and the atmosphere there that evening and seeing

Secondly, we needed to know what makes bartending at Keswick different from anywhere else in the state of Virginia. Arnold enjoys getting to know

Enjoy a summer cocktail at Villa Crawford….

One Night in Jalisco

Jefferson’s Old Fashioned

VILLA CRAWFORD COCKTAILS

Ocho Plata Tequila, Poire Eau De Vie, St. Germaine, Fresh Lime Juice, Topped with Champagne. Sprig of Rosemary Garnish.

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Pear-&-Ginger Infused Vodka, Domaine Sage Advice de Canton, House Marinated Pear Puree, Fresh Lemon Juice, Homemade Cranberry Vanilla Syrup – Garnished with Star Anise.

Caol Ila 12yr Scotch, Blackberries, Chamomile Syrup. Sage Leaf Garnish.

Lewis & Clark

Apple/Celery Vodka, House Thyme Sours, Cinnamon Tincture. Fresh Thyme Garnish.

Bulleit Bourbon, Local Apple Cider, Fresh Lemon Juice & Gosling’s Ginger Beer. Candied Ginger Garnish.

A Villa Pendennis

Bluecoat Gin, Apricot Brandy, Cointreau, Cinnamon/Orange Tincture, Fresh Lime Juice, Apricot Syrup. Served over a Peychaud’s Bitters Ice Cube.

The Green Thumb

Honey Pot

Cane Rum, Barenjager, Fresh OJ & Lime Juice, Honey/Ginger Syrup, Egg White.

Keswick Manhattan

Templeton Rye, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Angostura Bitters, Brandied Cherries.

Jefferson’s Reserve Bourbon, Sugar, Fee Brothers Bitters, Orange Slice

Hennessy Hot or Cold

Toddy – Hennessy Cognac VSOP, Honey/Ginger Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Hot Water. Lemon Peel Garnish.

Sidecar – Hennessy Cognac VSOP, Grand Marnier, Fresh Lemon Juice. Served in a Sugar Rimmed Martini Glass.

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And finally, after thirty of bartending at Keswick, we asked this dynamic duo how would they sum up Keswick bar life! Arnold and Ernest both describe their 30 years of bartending at Keswick like a big family reunion – stressful, exciting, fun, and at the end of every event you are glad you were able to make it and can’t wait for the next. And who knows, maybe another 30 years of mixing for the newer faces around!

Full Cry Bloody Mary

Kettle One Vodka & Home-made Bloody Mary Mix. Served with a Celery Salt Rim & Hearty Garnish

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Keswick Fizz Tangy Meyer Lemon, Rosemary, House Pomegranate Cordial, Soda

Pineapple Limeade

Fresh Pineapple, Lime, Soda, Pink Pepperco

Lairds Apple Brandy, Crème de Cocoa, Cream, Virginia Maple Syrup & Cider.

Shaved Nutmeg Garnish.

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Solerno Blood Orange Liquor, Amerula, Tia Maria, Licor 43 & Espresso Served Up.

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ONLY IN KESWICK

I’m Late, I’m Late, for a Very Important Date No time to say, “Hello”, goodbye—I’m late, I’m late, I’m late.

I’ve suspected that like eye and skin color, baldness and IQ, punctuality must be an inherited trait. My mother wasn’t just punctual, she was terrified of being late, always working herself up into a wild frenzy, “We’ve got to get a move on, get your coats and get out the door right now, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon,” she’d be shrieking as she hustled my brother and I down the hall.

She’d get worked up about the most trivial appointments, taking the car in to get fixed, taking the dog to the vet and God forbid she had a dental appointment or a 9:30 with her doc, Patty and her two boys would be on a dead run, “C’mon, c’mon, we can’t be late!”

When we were little we had go to every appointment with her so imprinted on our psyches was the absolute necessity of being “on the dot.” In our house, punctuality was next to godliness, if you were late, you’d pay big-time. The punishment for being late had to be so horrible it was beyond description, unimaginable, something akin to the horrors of hell, but much worse.

So we spent our childhoods rushing everywhere, herded around by our mother at breakneck speed.

BY TONY VANDERWARKER

And what do I do? Me, the one who’s inherited the got-to-be-on-time gene?

I marry a dawdler of the worst sort., Annie couldn’t give a fig about being on time. “What’s the big deal if we’re a few minutes late?”--is her standard line. Of course a few minutes morphs into a half hour and me? I’m a basket case, fretting myself into a noxious stew of anxiety, completely convinced that the God of Tardy is going to strike me dead.

But that’s not the half of it. What takes it over the top is my wife’s tendency to gear down, gradually winding down her preparation speed until she’s moving in slow motion. Honest to God, she moves like cold glue.

Say we’re going to a party. Start time is 6:30. Me, I’m ready at 5:45. Annie, she’s still sitting in the living room tapping away at her tablet, playing some inane game, oblivious to the clock ticking down to departure time.

At 6:05, she still hasn’t taken a shower and I’m beside myself. If I say anything, even the tamest suggestion such as, “It’s getting on, dear, maybe you should start getting ready?” I risk a further slowdown. Instead of a half-hour, she’ll stretch it out to an hour. And it’s not in retaliation, it’s an innate response. The closer she gets to departure, the slower she moves—like molten lava inching

down a hill, only slower.

And when we get to the party, it’s still cocktail time and I get: “See? What did I tell you? You’ve got to stop being so crazy about being on time.”

And the slower she goes, the crazier I get.

So I have to stifle my rapidly accelerating angst by rapidly pacing up and down the front hall like some demented person, occasionally peeking into her dressing room to check on the lack of progress.

Which just gets me more bonkers.

That doesn’t stop my full-blown phobia.

Let’s say I have a chiropractor appointment. It’s up on Rio and you know what the traffic’s like up there. So I leave fortyfive minutes early, constantly checking the clock, fretting that if I’m late, the God of Tardy will put a black mark on my record. Enough marks, and its not pretty what happens.

Now normally, I’d pour myself a glass of wine to calm my nerves, but in this situation, booze is off limits. Because with the Dawdler in full slowdown mode, one glass would turn into four and I’d be half in the bag before I even got to the party.

Occasionally, I’ll abandon good sense, stick my head in the door and suggest, “It’s already ten minutes to seven, you want to get a move on?”

Now I’m aware that that this level of anxiety is not healthy, so I try to throw some water on it, saying to myself, “Take it easy, Tony, it doesn’t make any difference if you’re five minutes late.”

She’ll turn to me, give me a sneer and say, “They never serve dinner until eight, what’s the rush?” Which, translated into Annie-speak, means, “Push me any more and I’ll just go slower.”

But then the God of Tardy has me honking the horn at some slowpoke and I’m barely able to resist flipping the bird at him when I zoom past.

It goes like this, back and forth between the sane Tony and the loony one until I pull up in front of the chiropractor.

Now this has been going on for forty-one years, so you’d think Tony would have learned to turn on Netflix and watch Ben Hur, take the dogs for a long walk, sit down with a weighty novel, but no, I’m still wearing out the carpet in the hall.

And I’m always twelve minutes early.

Some people never learn.

When I’m almost at the breaking point, she breezes out of the bedroom and gives me a cheery, “Okay, I’m ready, let’s go.”

Like Tony and the White Rabbit.

Will You Hold the Chicken?

So I have a book coming out in September from a publisher in Mississippi whose covers I don’t particularly like. So in my contract, I stipulated that I had the right to design my own.

chicken?”

Long story short, Mary, who’s my graphic designer and an old friend, had a great idea for a cover. Since the title of the book is, I’m Not From the South But I Got Down Here As Fast As I Can—How a Connecticut Yankee learned to love grits and fried green tomatoes and lived to tell about it, she imagined kind of a Green Acres cover, Tony in a suit holding a pitchfork with a stalk of hay dangling out of his mouth, would be perfect, she told me.

“I don’t know, I have kind of a thing about birds.”

“As well as the pitchfork?”

“We’ll shoot it both ways,” she said.

“How’s that?”

“You really want to know?”

“Tell me.”

I agreed, she hired a photographer and we set a date. As the day approached, Mary called with some ideas. She’d been talking to the photog and learned she had a couple chickens.

“Okay, when I was little, I lived on this big farm and someone decided that Tony should go down with TeeDee, the Albanian gardener, and feed the chickens every morning. Problem was, these were Rhode Island Reds. If you’ve ever seen one, you know they are big suckers. If chickens played basketball, they would be centers.

“So what do you think of the idea of you standing there in your suit holding a

Now I’m two, a short two, so these chickens towered above me. I was the small

forward on a court packed with centers and when they dashed to and fro after the feed TeeDee kept throwing around the yard, they swept me along with them, a sea or Rhode Island Reds carrying me back and forth across the chicken pen.

Now I was terrified but TeeDee thought it was terrifically funny and kept cackling through the few teeth he had left like he was watching the clown show at the circus. I was making his day and me, all I was making was a load in my pants.

“Every time you take him down to feed the chickens,” my grandmother asked one day, “Tony poops his pants. Maybe he doesn’t like it?”

“Every damn morning, I think it was the highlight of his day. I wish I could remember what he kept saying in Albanian. It was sort of, “Ooobeshousta megova oobeshousta megova” or something like that. Must have meant, “Holy shit, is this funny or what?”

“Oh no, Ma’am, kid like so much, why kid makes poop.”

“But that’s more into the bird thing.”

By this time, Mary was howling. “I can’t believe this!”

“So I have this thing about chickens.”

“I can see why. So did he keep taking you down to the chicken coop?”

“I’m surprised you’re not permanently scarred.”

“There are a few. Every time I crack an egg, I’m afraid a dead chick will drop out.”

“Ughh.”

“The bird thing?”

“Yup, dead birds, I can’t stand them, as a matter of fact, can’t stand them dead or alive. Hitchcock didn’t help either—The Birds? I still get nightmares. Every time one gets stuck in the garage, I have to get >>>continued on page 15

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LIFE HAPPENS

Charlottesville Then And Now There is a lot of talk these days

about the good ol’ days, implying that these days right now ain’t so great. Perhaps that is so. I

suspect most of the talk is rooted in nostalgia—sentimental thoughts of a happy time gone bye. Overcome by a little nostalgia myself about growing up in Charlottesville, I remembered my children’s oft-voiced complaint that I gave directions by telling them what used to be there.

Our little town has changed a lot since my childhood. I thought I would share some of those changes from my point of view. Like nostalgia, these words do not pretend to be a history; they have little if any basis in fact only memories. My memories of locations, bet on it, will be just a little fuzzy. Besides, it was over a half-century ago, and what do you want from a fiction writer? Yikes, that was a long time ago!

BY MARY MORONY efficient and social, you just might bump into someone who wanted to play. Maybe that was why so many fences cropped up later on. Who wants the liability of children in their yards much less tracking up the lawn?

The University had yet to spill out much beyond the bounds of the Grounds. Copley Hill, as far

afield as it went. The trailers and houses that constituted married student housing hardly resembled anything might have sprung from the mind of Mr. Jefferson. Enrollment back then reflected a mere subset of the state’s total population. Neither gender nor race may have barred your entrance to the University; those two factors did not exclude your tax dollars from paying for it.

Charlottesville, like the University had yet to succumb to sprawl and sat tidily within the limits, delineated by signs along From where I viewed C’ville, the major thoroughfares. I’m unas far as space was concerned, clear where the limit was to the south that was territory little known to me then, there was a whole lot more as at the time. I hope someone knows and of it. Woods, as ubiquitous as fences will write to share their knowledge. The

morning delivery sometime around the time that stamps went up to four cents in 1958. That was in my tony neighborhood. I don’t suppose too many groceries or jugs of milk were delivered to Vinegar Hill and forget about the sheets though I imagine the mail got through.

Eliwood Keith’s stables were decidedly in the city. Generations of Charlottesville horse folk learned to ride at that stable. I imagine one particular garden on Bollingwood Road rivals few in the city. I don’t know where Joe, her stableman lived or how he got home.

If he rode the bus, he sat in the back.

Barrack Road Shopping center was a pine forest in my youth.

Foods of All Nations (used to be in the Meadowbrook Shopping Center) and a gas station or two were the furthest outpost of civilization before crossing 29. Beyond the pines was Duke’s pond known for great ice-skating when the weather cooperated. The streets with a real, 12 -18", snow were always the first chose for sledding. One year we missed so much school because of snow, real accumulation a foot and over, besides making up the lost class time at the end of the year we had to go to school on Saturdays.

Cue my son saying, “Yeah, and she had to walk to school uphill both ways!”

today, separated large yards. While not necessarily dark and deep, they were dense enough for children to play with abandon, devoid of fear of disturbing a crabby neighbor, actually devoid of any fear. It was safe back then in the woods and most worthy of fueling imaginations with ideas of exotic foreign parts. That is especially useful since back then no one could afford to go to such places much less take their children if taking the kids even occurred to a parent. Vanity license plates are a relatively new phenomenon; rest assured that children first would not have been a big seller in the day.

north city limit was a stone’s throw beyond the 29 North and Barracks Road intersection. The east boundary was in the middle of the old Free Bridge and the west was at the west end of St Anne’s campus. Belfield, at that time was an old Army surplus Quonset hut up 29 beyond even the drive-in, near where Berkmar Drive is now. Let’s not get started on the separate but equal public schools that also sat neatly within the bounds of the city and followed the rules of the day!

from point A to point B. So much more

The mail had been curtailed to just

>>> continued from page 14 Annie to get it out. They scare the crap out of me. Except for hummingbirds, I can do them. They’re like big bugs so I’m okay with them. And Annie can’t stand bugs, spiders, wasps. So Tony does the bugs and Annie does the birds.”

“Part of it, that and mayonnaise.”

“So let’s get back to the chicken.”

“Why mayonnaise?”

“Do we have to?”

“Neither of us can stand the stuff. So we try to avoid summer picnics. They put mayo on everything. When we do go, we always come away hungry, or bloated from eating too much watermelon.”

“What if the chicken just stands on the suitcase next to you?’

“That I can do, as long as I don’t have to touch it.”

Deliveries were a way of life when I was a child. Groceries, Sidewalks, where there were laundry and milk arrived at our house just like The Washington some, were for old people — anyone over twenty. In a neigh- Post in the morning and The borhood, you cut through yards to get Daily Progress in the afternoon.

“Maybe that’s why you’ve been married so long?”

The City Laundry bisected Preston and Grady avenues in my good old days. It was a monster

of brick and glass that belched steam and smoke all year and I bet was a living hell to work in. Our sheets were laundered there. Bundled up like a huge hobo’s sack, they left our house under the care of laundry man. He would toss the dirty sheets in the back of a blue van and bring them back on Friday clean, crisp, pressed and wrapped in brown paper. I can remember thinking there was something magical about the transformation.

Now, that I know almost no one sleeps on pressed sheets including me, I understand the magic!

The design of the downtown mall may have been a glimmer in Lawrence Halprin’s eye back then. It was still a thoroughfare when

I was going to school down the hill at Lane High School (County Office Building now). My classmates and I skirted past the slums as we walked up to Gleason’s bakery to catch the Charlottesville Transit bus home after investing in a bag of a half-dozen donut holes for the ride.

If exactly the right number of people congregated—I have no idea how many was the right number—we would forgo the early busy home. Instead en masse we would hightail it up the street to Timberlake’s Drug Store. There a chocolate coke at their soda fountain was a must before crossing the street to the five story Miller & Rhoades to play hide and seek.

You know the store loved that! Today, I suspect such horseplay today would have us run out of the store on a rail if not jailed.

When the circus came to town, you had better hoped, there had been no rain in the past few weeks. The big top, tents, cages and concession booths would set up behind the AT&T switching station on High Street. In the Rivanna flood plane like it was, you could be mired in mud with the multitude of feet and cars and the mosquito, oh my!

While I miss the Shadwell Store, and every traffic light after River Road is a personal insult, I wouldn’t give up the Charlottesville we have now for Charlottesville then. By the way, I noticed my children have begun to describe places with the designator; you know where so-and-so used to be.

cept out with the publisher, he went for the idea but nixed the chicken.

I guess that’s what you call a dead bird.

Anyway, when I checked the photo con-

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Four new members named to UVA Board of Visitors

H. Eugene Lockhart, of Keswick, was reappointed to

the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Lockhart is a senior adviser with General Atlantic LLC. Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Monday named four new members to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors and reappointed another. The new members include two major donors to a McAuliffe PAC, the wife of the former chairman of the Virginia Democratic Party and an ophthalmologist.

These are the new members: » Elizabeth M. Cranwell, of Roanoke, a public relations professional. Cranwell is married to former state Democratic Party Chairman Richard “Dickie” Cranwell.

Cranwell graduated from UVa’s College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences in 1986. » James B. Murray Jr., of Keene, managing partner at Court Square Ventures. Murray is the founder of the Presidential Precinct, a partnership between UVa, the College of William & Mary, Montpelier and Monticello.

The organization hosts several international seminars each year. » Thomas DePasquale, of Alexandria, technology entrepreneur and private investor. DePasquale graduated from UVa’s McIntire School of Commerce in 1982 with a bachelor’s in accounting. » Dr. Babur B. Lateef, of Manassas. Lateef is an ophthalmologist who owns a practice in Woodbridge. Lateef ran as a Democrat for Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors in 2011, losing to Republican Corey A. Stewart.

Mark T. Bowles, of Goochland, was reappointed. McAuliffe appointed Bowles to replace Dr. Edward Miller last July, when Miller resigned over differences with other members of the board.

The new appointees will replace four Board of Visitors members: Frank B. Atkinson, of Ashland; Victoria D. Harker, of McLean; Bobbie G. Kilberg, of Herndon; and Helen E. Dragas, of Virginia Beach.

DePasquale and Murray each donated thousands of dollars to Common Good VA, a PAC McAuliffe set up in 2014 to raise political donations during his term, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.Lateef, along with Bowles, was a member of McAuliffe’s transition committee in 2013.

UVa President Teresa A. Sullivan issued a statement saying each of the new members will contribute “unique insight and expertise” to the board.“With the approach of the university’s bicentennial and the important work that goes with it, I look forward to collaborating with these new members and with the entire board as the University of Virginia moves forward into its third century,” Sullivan wrote.

Sullivan also thanked the outgoing board members for their commitment to the university and said she hopes for their continued involvement at UVa.The new board members begin their four-year terms July 1.

McAuliffe named Charlottesville-area residents to three other university boards of visitors.

Deb McMahon, CEO of Charlottesville-based online education company Scitent, was appointed to the board at Radford University.

James W. Hazel, of Charlottesville, was appointed to the board at George Mason University. Hazel is an alum of GMU’s law school — now known as the Antonin Scalia Law School — and is still active in the university, serving on the George Mason University Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

Ted Dintersmith, of Earlysville, was appointed to the board of the College of William & Mary. He is the founder of Edu21c, a nonprofit focusing on education reform.

H. Eugene Lockhart, of Keswick, was reappointed to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Lockhart is a senior adviser with General Atlantic LLC.

Dave Matthews Band Provides $569,422 Bama Works Grants Established in 1998, the Bama Works Fund has been committed to making grants in Charlottesville and the seven surrounding counties for close to two decades, and has had a significant impact on creating vibrant communities that support youth and vulnerable populations, protect the natural environment, build community facilities, and strengthen arts and cultural assets.

This year, Dave Matthews Band celebrates its 25th anniversary as a band and performed a hometown show in May that raised $1.5 million to benefit the Charlottesville area. Since 1998, the band’s Bama Works Fund has made more than $16 million in grants. Dave Matthews Band’s philanthropy through the Bama Works Fund has been essential in making foundational gifts to transformative community projects over the years and has also touched a broad range of nonprofits of all sizes. The 67 grant recipients include grants to Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) and The Front Porch. “Bama Works helps us keep hundreds of neighbors safe in their homes each year, and we cheer their generous support of so many fellow nonprofits.

We are so grateful for their profound commitment to our community,” stated Jennifer Jacobs, executive director of AHIP. "The Front Porch C’ville is very excited, after just one year of operation, to receive a grant from Bama Works. The Dave Matthews Band has gone beyond generosity, to altruism, doing concert after concert for amazing causes, providing support nationally and internationally, but much of their support has gone to Charlottesville.

We thank the Dave Matthews Band, not just for our grant, but for all they have given to local schools, nonprofits, aid organizations, and individuals. Through Bama Works, the band has made a major impact on this town and on the world. We feel incredibly honored to be part of their outreach and find their good deeds inspiring.” Angel Sands Gunn, Board Chair , The Front

Porch C’ville Anne Scott, President of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, stated that “Dave Matthews Band’s continued generosity to the people of this community is outstanding. The Community Foundation is deeply grateful for their support and for the good work of the nonprofits that will benefit from the grants being announced today.”

A complete list of the Spring 2016 grant recipients can be found on the Community Foundation website www. cacfonline.org/apply. Twice each year, the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band of CACF awards gifts through a competitive grant cycle. Applicants seeking a grant for the next decision must apply by August 1, 2016. Additional information can be found on the Community Foundation website www.cacfonline.org/apply

On Screen - Souvenir: A Fantasia On The Life Of Florence Foster Jenkins

Have you ever met someone who truly believed she could do anything? This summer, the Heritage Theatre Festival will introduce you to just such a person in the upcoming production of Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins, coming to the Ruth Caplin Theatre beginning July 7.

This delightful, funny, and heart-filled musical tells the real life story of an accidental opera star who refused to let her tone deafness get in the way of her opera star dreams. Florence’s surprising road to fame is paved with bad notes and good intentions, as we learn through the memories of her trusted accompanist who sees beyond her musical limitations on the way to forging a uniquely touching friendship. And it’s a story that is being told in two current films, including the recently-released Stephen Frears-directed Florence Foster Jenkins, starring Meryl Streep in the title role.

Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins, by Stephen Temperley, will be presented at the Ruth Caplin Theatre from July 7-9 and July 12-15 at 8pm, and July 16 at 2pm. Adult tickets for the show are $25.00 if purchased prior to June 30, and $30.00 if purchased after that date. Student tickets are $15.00. Single and season tickets for the 2016 Heritage Theatre Festival season are available at the UVA Arts Box Office (located in the lobby of the Drama Building), online at heritagetheatrefestival.org, or by phone at 434-924-3376.

The show will mark a return to the Heritage Theatre Festival for multi-award-winning Director-Choreographer Cate Caplin. Ms. Caplin’s work has been seen at the White House, the Kennedy Center, the Metropolitan Opera House, and other international venues ranging from the Paris Opera House to the Broadway stage.

This show will find her directing for the first time in a theatre named for her late mother, Ruth Caplin, and celebrating a memorable family milestone at the same time. “This show has been on the top of my personal “Director’s Wish List” for years,” Caplin said, “and I am over the moon with excitement that I am finally getting to do it! The icing on the cake is that my father, Mor>>>>> continued on page 17, lower....

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WINNING MIX: NSLM Combines Art Exhibition with Release of Greg Montgomery Polo Poster and the 6th Annual Polo Classic

540.687.6542 ext. 26. Posters are $50, plus tax, and will be available for purchase at the Museum and online at NationalSporting.org beginning June 15, 2016.

MIDDLEBURG, Virginia­­– The National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM) is curating To the Finish: The Art and Process of Greg Montgomery, an exhibition on view from July 29 through November 27, 2016. The exhibition, sponsored by Greenhill Winery & Vineyards and NSLM Vice Chairman of the Board Mrs. Jacqueline B. Mars, will be presented in conjunction with a poster, 6th Annual Polo Classic.

Montgomery will also be joining NSLM the next evening, Friday, July 29th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, for a 6th Annual Polo Classic Poster Signing when the exhibition opens to the public. That evening, the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra will be the featured Open Late Concert series performers. For more information visit NationalSporting.org.

The NSLM’s 6th Annual Polo Classic being held on September 11th is the non-profit organization’s only annual benefit to fund the extensive schedule of educational programming, events, and exhibitions. To take part in the Polo Classic or make a donation, please visit NationalSporting.org. To see a preview video about this signature event, visit http://www.nationalsporting.org/ nslm/event_details/422.

The poster was designed for the NSLM’s 6th Annual Polo Classic benefit to be held on September 11, 2016 at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. Polo Event Chair Juliana E. May notes, “Greg has captured the essence of the event with a sweeping view from pavilionside over the field of play to the tailgaters beyond.”

The exhibition of approximately 35 fine art prints and preparatory materials delves into the artist’s creative process. The show will feature his early serigraphs (silkscreen prints), drawings, and cut-paper studies as well as giclées printed with the innovative ink-jet printing technology which was embraced by fine art print makers by the mid-1990s for the resulting realistic colors, detail, and faithfulness to the original medium.

Montgomery states of his process, “When beginning a drawing or illustration, it is the composition of a scene that catches my eye. I see the shapes, the darks and lights, the colors and balance or tensions within the scene. I seek to simplify what I see into flat solid shapes of color with hard edges and high contrast, creating strong focal points and aligning elements within the artwork to focus your view.”

Montgomery applies his bold and colorful graphic style to the wide range of scenery one might encounter at an equestrian event, whether a polo match or a horse race.

A native of Washington, DC, he studied painting and lithography at the University of New Mexico and serigraphy at the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. Fortytwo of his works have appeared on the front covers of Dick Francis crime novel series set in English horse racing circles which were re-published by Berkley Press, a subsidiary of Penguin Publishing, beginning in 2004.

Montgomery is also known for the long-running annual poster series he began creating for the Travers Stakes in Saratoga beginning in 1986.

There have been drastic changes in print making pro-

<<<< continued from page 16.... timer Caplin, is celebrating his 100th birthday, and he will be in town for a birthday toast, then will sit front and center with the rest of my family for the show. It will be an emotionally loaded night and I couldn’t be more delighted! “ Caplin has always been drawn to Florence Foster Jenkins’ story and the life lessons she embodied that extended far beyond the musical realm. “Florence Foster Jenkins was speaking straight from the heart when she said, ‘It is from our greatest challenges that we learn most. Without risk of failure, there can be no

cesses over the years, but Montgomery’s countless drawings and sketches remain the most important aspect of his body of work. Here, the kernel of the artist’s intent is a constant. “Drawing is a language that I speak; graphic design is what I do with it,” he says.

Exhibition sponsor Greenhill Winery & Vineyards owner David Greenhill notes, “We are passionate about supporting the arts. This is also a wonderful opportunity to partner with an organization that champions equestrian life.” Mrs. Mars concludes, “The combination of the polo fundraiser, the poster to commemorate it, and an exhibition by a graphic artist who is recognized in the equestrian world for his sporting art, is an assured, winning mix.”

The National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM) is located in Middleburg, Virginia, the heart of beautiful hunt country. Founded in 1954, the renowned research Library and art Museum highlight the rich heritage and tradition of country pursuits. Angling, horsemanship, shooting, steeplechasing, foxhunting, flat racing, polo, coaching, and wildlife are among the subjects one can explore in the organization’s general stacks, rare book holdings, archives, and art collection. The NSLM offers a wide variety of educational programs, exhibitions, and family activities throughout the year, and is open to researchers and the general public. The NSLM is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. While there is no admission fee to the Library, the Museum charges $10 for adults, $8 for youths (age 13-18), and $8 for seniors.

NSLM members and children age 12 and under are free.

Library & Museum hours are Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Driving Home, giclée on Stonehenge paper, 30 x 22 inches, © Greg Montgomery, 2001.

Related Events: An NSLM Members' Preview, presentation by the artist, and a print signing of the NSLM 2016 Polo Classic poster will be held on Thursday July 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. To become a member and take part, please call

success.’”Caplin also said Jenkins’ unique passion for the art she so treasured has also always resonated with her. “She liked to say that art cannot be ruled by caution. And so she fearlessly made her greatest dreams come true with passion and abandon.”

The 2016 Heritage Theatre Festival fun will continue with the beloved family musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, opening July 23 in the Ruth Caplin Theatre; Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple, opening on July 28 in the Culbreth Theatre; and The Wonder Bread Years, a wistful and funny one-man show from Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell that celebrates life

in 1970’s America, opening on August 2 in the Ruth Caplin Theatre.

The Heritage Theatre Festival is hosted by the University of Virginia Department of Drama, and the Heritage 2016 Season is presented by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the UVA Department of Drama, the University of Virginia College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Office of the Provost and Vice Provost for the Arts.

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book describes what the average prisoner experienced in Auschwitz and explains how finding purpose and meaning in life encouraged longevity among the prisoners. Imagining the outcome of hopes and dreams that support your purpose can affect how you live and survive. This book will inspire you to look at your life and determine what you hold onto as your purpose and what provides meaning that can sustain you through tough times.

wick, enjoying the breeze after a successful Farm Tour and it is the perfect time for me to reflect on great pool reads for the summer. When I am exhausted and don’t want to do anything else, reading is my relief and my renewal and I have great new list sure to tempt you into a lazy afternoon read.

is necessary. Once the overthrow takes place, however, no one is prepared for the blood bath that ensues. This is a heart rending account of the dangers of rebellion, no matter how justified. Too often the power grab after the destabilization of a government is as bad as or worse than the evils prior.

Mary Morony is back again with her latest installment in the Apron String’s trilogy. Done Grown up once again follows the ups and downs of the Mackey family.

The characters you fell in love with in Apron Strings are back struggling to survive the turmoil of a family torn apart.

Sallee watched her parent’s painful divorce and is coping with the aftermath, while her sister has headed to college in New York and her brother has become filled with anger and resentment. Ethel still remains the constant comforting presence in the lives of the Mackeys. She tries to hold the family together even as Sallee’s parents are discovering that being single isn’t as easy as it looks. This is a perfect Southern book to enjoy poolside with a cool lemonade.

If you are interested in International fiction touching on political history try Beneath the Lion’s Gaze by Maaza Mengiste. This tale takes place in Addis Ababa Ethiopia in 1974 when political upheaval threatens Hailu’s family. Hailu is a doctor whose wife is dying and whose sons Yonas and Dawit are struggling to find their way in a hotbed of rebellion.

While his mother lays dying in the hospital Dawit feel compelled to join the rest of the students protesting the Emperor’s control over the country. Thousands are starving while the Emperor enjoys a lavish lifestyle so the students feel that replacing him with another leader

Nina George’s masterpiece, The Little Paris Bookshop: A Novel will completely delight you if you dream of owning a bookshop. I can absolutely imagine living on Monsieur Jeanne Perdu’s barge called Lulu, moored on the Seine in the heart of Paris. Perdue dispenses wisdom and books to relieve the soul ache of his customers but he is unable to diagnose or cure his own broken heart. This is a beautiful gem of a book filled with vivid imagery and wonderful literary references that will charm book lovers everywhere. So take an armchair journey to Paris and float through the canals to Province without ever having to leave home!

I hope you enjoy the beginning of summer and take time to get a stack of books to take with you as you lounge in the sun or start out on your summer holidays.

For me, nothing says summer more than a pile of books in my beach bag!

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SP OT S WO OD Extraordinary brick Georgian home, completely renovated and updated with modern convenience in a private country setting of 72 acres only 8 miles from Charlottesville. The residence, in superb condition, combines a modern feel throughout with a thoughtfully designed floor plan, featuring a fabulous gourmet kitchen and spacious first floor master suite with 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor. A restored log and frame guest cabin, 3 stall center aisle barn board fenced paddocks, and mountain views complete this offering.

MARIAH Situated along a country lane, this property is simply spectacular.

Panoramic mountain views, sweeping countryside, and a residence that embodies the best features and materials available. 7 bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, tap room, elevator, and beautiful in-ground pool. Covered morning and evening flagstone porches provide sunrise and sunset views. Guest House, equestrian barn, paddocks and trails.

M OR L A N D Early 20th century waterfront brick home of 7,000 sq. ft, completely updated and renovated with the finest of materials and with frontage on the Potomac River. Sand beach, pool, pool house, Boy’s Cottage, River House, Caretaker’s Cottage, wonderful gardens and fountains, brick terraces, and the oldest known Hemlock Hedge in the Commonwealth.

Extremely private on 159.82 acres only 1 hour 20 min to DC or Richmond by boat or car.

FA I RWAY DR I V E Perfectly located private waterfront lot of 2.4 acres in gated community with views of the surrounding Pete Dye designed golf course, Broadmoor Lake, and Blue Ridge Mountains. Low maintenance country home with over 11,000 sq. ft with tumbled marble flooring, chef ’s kitchen, 5 bedrooms, state of the art security system and Lutron lighting system.

The home is relaxing as well as perfect for entertaining with a beautiful billiard room, home theatre, wine cellar, and outdoor kitchen.

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