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EXQUISITE, ONE-OWNER HOME in one of the area’s popular Active Adult communities. The home is meticulous in every way with 1st floor Master Suite and room for overnight guests. The exterior is low maintenance and the outdoor living space is extensively landscaped with a private seating area. And best of all - it is AVAILABLE NOW, no need to wait to build. $389,900. Karen S. Dowell, 531-6948. (552720)

BEAUTIFUL CORNER LOT HOME with 2-story entry is walking distance to all amenities offered in this gated community. Home enjoys crown molding, tray ceiling, chair rail, wainscoting, kitchen with stainless appliances. Large finished guest suite on 3rd floor. Golf initiation included in purchase. Conveniently located between Cville & Richmond. $409,000. Stephanie Shellenberger, 434-989-0351. (552954)

SKIERS, WALK TO THE SLOPES from this renovated 2BR/2BA condo. Beautiful flooring in the foyer, kitchen and both bathrooms. Vaulted ceilings in the great room give a spacious feel. Large kitchen pantry and utility room provide lots of extra storage space. All appliances and furnishings convey! Large back deck can accommodate many family and friends. $114,900. Gavin Sherwood, 962-0226. (553935)

BEST VALUE in desirable Windward Pointe priced at $120/sf. Freshly painted bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Beautiful valley views in this gorgeous, well-maintained home. Lovely property boasts 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Large, open rear yard already staged for endless hours of outdoor entertainment. Inviting deck, garden spot and fire pit area. $279,900. Kathryn Bentley, 989-6769. (550802)

SET ON A PRIVATE 12 ACRE LOT near Earlysville, this delightful four bedroom home has a first floor master bedroom, large family room that flows into the beautiful eat-in kitchen, a huge custom screened porch overlooking a great yard! Just 10 minutes to Charlottesville Airport! $599,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (552568)

CHARMING WATERFRONT HOME on private 2.84 acres in sought-after Mountain Brook Estates features move-in ready living with 4BR/2.5BA, hardwood floor, crown molding & 3rd floor bonus room expansion possibility, formal dining room w/tray ceiling & spacious kitchen with center island & magnificent all-season water views. $299,900. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 531-0817/531-0795. (552185)

SPECTACULAR OFFERING in Ivy Ridge. Country living close in Ivy Ridge. Stunning courtyard and gardens, workshop, (2) outdoor fireplaces, 500 bottle wine cellar, custom stain glass interior doors and windows, antique hardware throughout. Extensive plantings frame the house and grounds. 2+ acres with spacious rooms for entertaining. $749,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (547195)

ESTATE AREA OF CARTERS BRIDGE, nearly new and in excellent condition, privately situated and beautifully positioned on an elevated plateau surrounded by mature woods. Bright open floor plan. Maple cabinets, granite counters, 2 car garage. An additional 2.99 acre adjoining lot available, see mls# 534503. $439,900. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@ jimbonner.com (534739)

WELCOME HOME to this spacious well maintained Colonial! Home offers several up-grades; crown molding, chair rail, hardwood floors, recess lighting the list goes on. Open floor plan flows through out the home. Kitchen is detailed with ample cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, pantry, breakfast nook and a dining room. Unfinished walk out basement. $328,500. Kim Johnson, 465-5138. (552823)

VERY MOTIVATED SELLERS! Exquisite French country home, all brick 5/6 BR w/ 1st Fl. Master. 12’ Ceilings, 3 FPs. Gourmet kitchen w/ Cherry cabs & granite countertops. Home theater. Workout Room. Private fenced rear yard backing to scenic river trail. $1,049,000. Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (543879)

FABULOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN! 4/5BR/4.5BA w/1st Fl Master suite & fully fenced, private rear yard. Rich hardwoods. 2 FPs. Recessed lighting. Ceramic tile baths. Central vac. 3 car garage. Screened porch. W-O terrace lvl w/ full BA, workout room or 5th BR w/ walk-in closet. Loads of storage. Community pool, clb hse, wkout rm, fish’g lake, tennis & more! $649,900. Byrd@ ByrdAbbott.com 242-9600. (546408)

BACK ON THE MARKET WITH NEW, LOWER PRICE! Rural setting yet convenient location in the popular town of White Hall. Whether it’s your weekend retreat, a nest for your livestock or your new home site, you’ll love the privacy and seclusion offered by this charming parcel. Included you’ll find a shed, chicken coop, outhouse and a small, oneroom cabin. $64,900. Kathryn Bentley, 989-6769. (552958)

GREENE ACRES LOT waiting for a home to be built. Bring your builder and help design the home of your dreams. This is a wooded lot with over one acre in a community that offers a lake and beach for your pleasure. $19,900. www. KathyMarkwood.com 985-6454. (550718)

FRAYS GRANT. Twelve separate parcels, 2-21 acres priced from $169,900, located in established neighborhood. Lots feature varied topography; wooded, pastoral, views and may be purchased separately or in different groupings. Institutional seller, all offers considered. $2,938,800 in its entirety of 202+ acres. Warren Maupin, 962-8939. (540724)

GOLF FRONT LOT situated on the Shamokin 9th tee in Stoney Creek. Within convenient, walking distance to the clubhouse and amenities. Build your dream home with gorgeous mountain views from your front porch and sweeping views of the 9th hole from your future back patio. .91 acre lot lends itself to a variety of home building possibilities. $96,000. Ashley McMahon, 249-4063. (539815)

UPDATED AND RENOVATED CRAFTSMAN is a must see gem. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout main level and rooms sizes that are large and inviting. Updated kitchen with solid surface counters and ss appliances. Fantastic views of rolling Virginia fields from the front and back covered porches. Large back yard patio. $325,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (552474)

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BEAUTIFUL GENTLY ROLLING WATERFRONT LOT in Mountain Brook! Such a lovely house site overlooking 2 ponds with recent soil work completed so you are ready to build. Soil work and potential house site located so you have the best view of both ponds. We can also include a turn-key builder package or you can bring your own builder $76,500. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (555096)

WESTERN ALBEMARLE. Two wooded building lots located in a peaceful and private setting adjoining orchards and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Soil work and surveys complete. 5.15 acres for $165,000 and 2.14 acres for $130,000. Call your Realtor today! Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (532640, 642)

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY. This parcel was once part of the Graves family orchard and still has apple trees. There is also a 1900 log home that has been maintained and overlooks the Strothers Run and Rose River. Enjoy remarkable mountain views and many options for building sites for your new home. $2,090,000. www. GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (552760)

COME TO MADISON COUNTY and build your dream home. Wake up every morning to the peace and beauty that abounds on this spectacular country offering. This property enjoys gently rolling pasture land, woodlands and mountain views. There’s even an old cabin that could possibly be restored. Plenty of building spots for you to choose from. $1,625,625. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (552759)

WATERFRONT 10 ACRE PARCEL on Rt. 6 with approximately 65’ of frontage on the Rivanna River. Property sits on both sides of Route 6 with approximately 2.5 to 3 acres on the north side elevated with a building site and on the south side is the Rivanna River frontage. Convenient drive to Charlottesville or Richmond area. $60,000. June Seay, 9819038. (549245)

BEAUTIFUL WOODED CORNER LOT in a relatively low traffic area at Wintergreen Resort. Close to hiking and many resort amenities including Devils Knob Golf Course, Devils Knob Grill, and the Wintergarden Spa. The Mountain Village is a short drive. This is a great home site for a private place to enjoy the mountain! $25,500. Gavin Sherwood, 962-0226. (553916)

SITUATED IN SOUTHERN ALBEMARLE County and within 2 miles of the James River at Hatton Ferry you find this 21+ acre parcel that backs up to the Totier Creek Reservoir. Parcel offers an elevated private building site with open pasture, mature hardwoods, and is within 5 miles of the historic town of Scottsville. $219,000. info@stevewhiterealtor. com Steve White, 242-8355. (547443)

JUST MINUTES OFF I-64 and located on Rt. 250 between Charlottesville and Richmond. Currently zoned C2, this property lends itself to many commercial purposes and is ideal for distribution centers, warehousing and flex space. Prior use was a 6000 sq ft auto body repair shop with three 12’ overhead doors, 14 foot ceilings, office space, two 1/2 baths, storage and fenced yard. $749,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (554545)

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Stoney Creek 631 Stone Chimneys Road Incredible value for a 3 BR, 2.5 BA renovated home on a large parcel with seasonal views. Enjoy nature from many outdoor living spaces. Recent improvements include wood floors on main level, kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, renovated upstairs bath, new laundry area on main level, stone fireplaces in living room and basement , framed for a family room. First or second floor master, open flow, large picture windows, full basement with mostly finished workshop/home office, landscaped, DSL, and more!

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is full of charm with a stone fireplace, sunroom and a very comfortable floor plan. From the sunroom, walk onto the deck that overlooks the very private swimming pool. Bring the kids and grandkids! You will love the beautiful landscaping with mature Japanese maples and extensive plantings that enhance your privacy. $379,900

400 Foothills Drive Well-maintained, custom-built

home with 3 BR, 2.5 BA on nearly 2 acres. Open floor plan offers a spacious great room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace, quality kitchen with cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances, first-floor master suite with tiled shower, office and living areas in the lower level, and a bonus/storage room above the 2-car garage. Lot is partially fenced for pets. Centrally located to all amenities in Stoney Creek.

$380,000

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AMMONETT FARM

Traditional farm house on 34 acres near Walnut Creek Park. Fenced pasture, plenty of water. $665,000 MLS#548115

MERRIE MILL FARM

TANBARK

Wonderful country retreat on 16 acres on James River Rd. in Albemarle. 3 charming dwellings, barns & fenced pastures. $499,000 MLS#530063

CARTERS BRIDGE

Estate area executive home on 3.5 acres. Nearly new 5 bedroom home in private setting. $439,000 MLS#534739

ROCKY GLEN

Artfully crafted luxury home on 63 acres. Original log cabin, pond, horse barn in Western Albemarle. $995,000 MLS#530112

WILLOW GLEN TOWNHOME

Immaculate Willow Glen town home in Hollymead Town Center. Quality finishes throughout. Walk to Target, restaurants & more! $243,000. MLS#553266

SO LD

Circa 1860, 400+ acre estate in the heart of Keswick. Charming dependencies, historic manor home. $3,950,000 MLS#509871

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LOCKWOOD FARM

Prime, gently rolling farmland near Scottsville. 3 ponds, serviceable barns and equipment shed. $650,000 MLS #550478

EARLYSVILLE ROUND HOUSE

Custom stone, board & batten house in an idyllic private country setting in the Earlysville area, mountain views from every window. $1,100,000 MLS#553087

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Stately Albemarle estate of 21 acres. 9 bedrooms, pool, pond, 6 car garage, 4 kitchens. $2,200,000 MLS#513246

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Extraordinary home and grounds. Indoor/Outdoor fireplaces, walled gardens, workshop and chicken house. $749,000 MLS#547195

QUANDARY FARM

Circa 1860, 100 AC homestead near Trump & Blenheim Vineyards. Private compound w/ pro sound studio, pond, guest house & cabin. $1,250,000 MLS#550247

OLD ORCHARD

Circa 1850, Excellent value of 231 acres in Scottsville. Vintage dependencies, new horse barn with indoor pool. $1,250,000 MLS#550309

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What’s Happening In Local Real Estate? Habitat Partner Family Is Home For The Holidays

For the first time, this year Angel Turner and her six-year-old son Zach are truly home for the holidays. “This will be Zach’s first time celebrating Christmas with a tree in our house, because we’ve never had the space before,” Angel said. “He has so much energy, and all month he’s been bouncing off the walls getting ready for Christmas. Decorating and coming up with holiday traditions in our new home has been really special to us.” The Turners are one of 12 families who are spending their first holiday season in their new homes this year at Burnet Commons III: The Park. The families began moving into their homes in July, and have now settled in to start new holiday traditions. “Now that we know we won’t have to move again, we’ve started making our decorations for Christmas. That’s what I did with my parents when I was young, and I’m so happy to be able to do the same with my son,” Angel said. Angel and Zach love their new neighborhood and are thrilled to be able to spend the holidays here with their new friends and neighbors in a place where the kids play outside together and families gather around the shared fire pit for s’mores on cold evenings. With Habitat homes like Angel and Zach’s complete at The Park, we have moved forward with construction on Martin Street, Cleveland Avenue, and six homes in Crozet’s Wickham Pond neighborhood. These homes will be complete in 2017 as part of Project 20, our commitment to build at least 20 homes annually in partnership with hard-working local families. This is all made possible by the support and generosity of thousands of volunteers and donors coming together to help us eliminate housing poverty in our community.

About Habitat: In 2016, Habitat is thrilled to celebrate 25 years of service to the community. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville was founded in 1991 by a group of dedicated volunteers who were committed to helping Partner Families achieve their dreams of home ownership. Twenty-five years later, we have built 189 new Partner Family homes and safely housed 2,000 neighbors thanks to the commitment and dedication of our thousands of volunteers and supporters. Our “New Paradigm” has enabled us to scale up significantly, moving from building one home at a time to building vibrant, sustainable mixed-income communities.

What’s Happening In and Around Town? Historians Joanne Freeman and Nathan Connolly Join BackStory BackStory with the American History Guys, produced by Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, is pleased to announce that Joanne Freeman of Yale University and Nathan Connolly of Johns Hopkins University will join BackStory in 2017. Freeman and Connolly will co-host alongside Ed Ayers and Brian Balogh beginning February 3. Freeman is a professor of History and American Studies at Yale, author of the award-winning Affairs of Honor: National Politics in the New Republic, and editor of Alexander Hamilton: Writings. A specialist in revolutionary and early national American history, her work focuses on political violence and the culture of politics. Her extensive knowledge of dueling and research into the life of Alexander Hamilton influenced Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and star of Broadway’s Hamilton the musical. In a New York Times story, Miranda credited Freeman’s book Affairs of Honor and her edited volume of Alexander Ham-

ilton: Writings as “indispensable.” Connolly is the Herbert Baxter Adams Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and the author of A World More Concrete: Real Estate and the Remaking of Jim Crow South Florida. Connolly’s research and writing focuses on the “interplay between racism, capitalism, politics, and the built environment in the twentieth century.” A self-described desegregationist, Connolly is the first African American author to win either the Kenneth T. Jackson Book Award from the Urban History Association or the Bennett H. Wall Award from the Southern Historical Association. Connolly is also the co-author of Trump Syllabus 2.0 and the first black U.S. historian to earn tenure at Johns Hopkins. Longtime host Peter Onuf will continue to contribute to the program. “Peter Onuf ’s rambunctious sense of humor, iconoclastic insight, broad vision, and passion have given BackStory much of its energy, irreverence, and relevance,” said Ayers. “We’re delighted that Peter will remain a part of BackStory, with guest appearances on the show, and we know our listeners will always be happy to hear his resonant voice.” BackStory’s audience is already familiar with the voices of both Freeman and Connolly as guests and as cohosts. This year, Connolly guest-hosted “Well-Regulated Militias” and Freeman guest-hosted “Judaism in America.” “I can’t wait to start working with Joanne and Nathan on a weekly basis. It’s about time that they earned an honest living,” Balogh said. “All kidding aside,” he continued, “I am honored to work with two such fine scholars, who have advanced their fields but not lost sight of the big picture.” BackStory recently made the decision to shift the focus from its weekly, hourlong broadcast format to creating and publishing the podcast. Episodes will be available via most podcast apps and stations will have shorter, radio-friendly segments available for broadcast. The move allows BackStory to become more flexible and nimble while continuing to provide the high-quality content the show is known for distributing. With the addition of two more hosts, the show will also benefit from the new perspectives Freeman and Connolly will bring. “BackStory strikes a chord with listeners who want the long view of pop-

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ular culture and the year’s headlines,” said Connolly. “Now, as I join the BackStory crew, I look forward to the distinct advantages and challenges of introducing listeners to a past they think they already know. You have no idea what you’re in for!” Freeman is also looking forward to joining the show. “I’m excited—and honored—to be joining the BackStory team, and to get the chance to explore the American past and present with Brian, Ed, and Nathan,” she said. “Given my deep dives into early American culture and my expertise in dirty nasty politics, I’ve got lots of juicy insights to offer.” BackStory relaunches with new episodes in 2017. About BackStory with the American History Guys: BackStory with the American History Guys brings historical perspective to the America of today. Each week, U.S. historians Ed Ayers, Brian Balogh, Joanne Freeman and Nathan Connolly look at current issues and trace them back to their roots in American history. From the days of the Early Republic to the 21st century, BackStory reveals the connections (and disconnections) between the past and the present. BackStory makes history accessible for listeners—not only in the United States, but around the globe. BackStory with the American History Guys is freely available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher or other favorite podcast apps. About Virginia Foundation for the Humanities: The mission of Virginia Foundation for the Humanities(VFH) is to connect people and ideas to explore the human experience and inspire cultural engagement. VFH reaches an estimated annual audience of 23 million through community programs, digital initiatives, grants and fellowships, radio programs, and the Virginia Center for the Book. To learn more, visit VirginiaHumanities.org.

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Keswick Estates TO BE BUILT-Gorgeous 3.25 acre GOLF FRONT lot. Great views and close to all amenities! Other plans available and custom home design/build services. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=546253 • $1,245,525 Co-listed by Sasha Farmer Team: 434.260.1435

A magical setting on 18 acres, one of the oldest surviving homes in Albemarle County. c.1800 addition, MBR added in '80s. Slate roof, English basement with stone walls, ancient pine floors, 6 FPs, period details. $1,095,000 • cmontague.montaguemiller.com/mls=552069 Carter Montague: 434.962.3419

W. Albemarle-Spring Hill

Cville-Mosby Mountain

Ednam Forest

Ivy, well-built all brick on 4.5 private acres open, contemporary, 5000+ sqft of fin. living space. One-level living possible. Cul-de-sac location. New hardwood floors.

NEW sunroom & outdoor kitchen.Landscaped, private back yard. Hardwood floors, grand foyer, formal LR, elegant DR. Granite Kit counters, cherry cabinets. Family room w/gas FP.

Recently renovated with top of the line finishes & new roof. Skylights, vaulted ceiling. Picture windows with breathtaking views of the reservoir. New kit cabinets, Bosch SS appliances.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=545227 $997,500 • Rives Bailey Team: 434.227.4446

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=549159 $699,900 • Carol Costanzo: 434.962.1419

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=552985 $800,000 • Sasha Farmer Team: 434.260.1435

Esmont - Irish Road

Troy - Mtn View Estates

Staunton

Private 120 acres-long frontage on Rt 6 west of Scottsville. 5 division rights, many good building sites. 13 acres open with Rock Castle Creek forming one boundary.

One level 3 BR, 2 BA home w/2 car heated, fin. insulated garage on cul-de-sac. Great room, cathedral ceiling. Step saver kitchen w/brkfst area, laundry rm, double deck.

Impressive 2 story brick home, 4 BRs, hardwood floors, remodeled Kit, granite, SS appliances. Formal DR, detail moldings & wainscoting. Open LR & family rm, gas FP.

cmontague.montaguemiller.com/MLS=512855 $599,000 • Carter Montague: 434.962.3419

adunbar.montaguemiller.com/mls=551586 $289,900 • Anita Dunbar: 434.981.1421

kolson.montaguemiller.com/mls=553480 $314,900 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

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Custom Rick Beyer home overlooks 3rd tee of golf course. Family rm on walk-out terrace level. Kit brkfst bar, granite counters, gas stove. Cul de sac lot.

4 BR, 3.5 BA in Charlottesville. Open floor plan, formal DR. Move in ready, fresh paint, new carpet, refrigerator & stove. New 1st floor heat pump. Fin. lower level, 3rd full BA. Deck.

Cameron Lodge delivers breathtaking Blue Ridge Mtn panoramas. Magnificent home site along with 4 original dependencies converted to comfortable homes.

adunbar.montaguemiller.com/mls=551626 $362,500 • Anita Dunbar: 434.981.1421

swhited.montaguemiller.com/mls=553931 $375,000 • Shann Whited: 434.962.4741

cmontague.montaguemiller.com/mls=549343 $1,795,000 • Carter Montague: 434.962.3419

Keene - Esmont Rd

Expansive 4 BR w/wood floors on first floor & windows galore. Kit opens to brkfast rm & family room. Terrace level family room & home theatre room. Side entry garage.

Well-built, 2500+ fin. sqft home on 2.49 acres. 4 BRs, 2 BAs upstairs. Hardwood floors, over-sized kitchen, formal DR, deck off LR. Unfinished basement. 2 car garage.

bconner.montaguemiller.com/mls=552647 $429,240 • Brad Conner: 434.953.8124

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=547345 $359,000 • Rives Bailey Team: 434.227.4446

Earlysville - Walnut Hill Well-designed open floorplan by Gaffney Homes. 1st floor MBR suite, custom Kit cabinets, Kitchenaide appl, vaulted great room. Terrace level rec room, guest room & BA. mikegaffney.montaguemiller.com/mls=552837 $725,000 • Mike Gaffney: 434.760.2160

DYKE-3 BR/2BA, jetted tub. Kitchen brkfst nook. Family room w/views, on 5 acres. Garden space. dburke.montaguemiller.com/mls=545477 $174,900 • Doug Burke: 434.996.6791

CVILLE-3BR, 2.5BA in convenient City location. Gas-log FP, back porch, eat-in kit. Washer/dryer. kolson.montaguemiller.com/mls=554865 $183,600 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

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he last shall be first and the first shall be last once again this December 31, as Central Virginians wave goodbye to the old year and anticipate the new one at our 35th annual First Night Virginia. An afternoon and evening’s worth of music and magic, theater and dance, comedy and good cheer and a whole lot more on and around Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, First Night Is the low-cost, family-friendly, alcohol-free way to celebrate. And it’s a Central Virginia tradition. First Night originated in Boston in 1975, and was taken up here in 1982, thanks to former Boston resident, Nancy Rudolph, who thought it a natural fit for our arts-loving community. “I called the originator and asked ‘Is it alright if we start First Night in Virginia?’, Rudolph remembers. She said ‘of course.’” Kate Spencer worked closely with Rudolph that first year, beginning the planning in early spring, securing a small grant from First Virginia Bank, and calling churches to procure their

sanctuaries as performance spaces. Other performances took place at Vinegar Hill Theater, in the vestibules of Mall banks, and at the Carver Rec Center, where a steel drum band from Charlotte led the celebrations at midnight. One of the Statler Brothers sang that night, as did a pre-Dave Matthews Band member, Boyd Tinsley. Rob Coles, the fifth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson, and his spitting image, gave his popular TJ impression, and there were fireworks, courtesy of Darden Towe. “We had about 25 different acts,”

Spencer says. “The idea was that people could come and go; you did not have to stay for a full set. The performers were aware of that and accepted it. That was one of the patterns we set up initially that made it so successful—that people did not feel they were tied down.” Piedmont Council of the Arts helped find the performers, and Blue Ridge Graphics printed the admission buttons, which, as best Spencer can remember, cost a dollar. “Lots of local people gave their time and talent. It was a real community effort. People like Nancy and Bonnie Brewer and Sandra Levine also fed anyone who came from out of town—brought them to their homes earlier in the day.” Current FNV president Drake Van de Castle took part in some of the early celebrations, and after moving away and then moving back, wanted to introduce his nine-year-old son to the tradition. Down on the Mall that night in 2007, he ran into the executive director and offered his help, joined the board in 2008, and became president in 2009. “A lot of other First Nights haven’t sur-

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vived over the years,” he notes. “At one time this was a much bigger event, but now it’s a park-once-and-everything-isin-walking-distance. That’s some of the appeal.” For this 35th celebration, Van de Castle says, “First Night is excited to offer a diverse slate of entertainment options for all ages,”—from a puppet show that has performed at the Kennedy Center to an aerial circus act, Scottish bag pipes, face painting, improv comedy, magic, music, dance, spirit walks and more. Two surprise gems are the Bubble Wrap Stomp and the new laser shows.”

Magician Eric Jones Over at the Paramount Theater, First Nighters can catch two performers with rich reputations. Magician Eric Jones hails from Buckingham Coun-

strumming of Jack Johnson, Austin Ellis combines a powerful voice with a warm acoustic style. Having already written and produced two studio albums, he auditioned for the sixth season of the NBC TV series The Voice, and was chosen by Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. Along with Josh Kaufman, Ellis created one of the season’s most memorable moments, singing the hit “Happy” by Pharell Williams. He has toured the US, Europe, and Australia and performs more than 200 shows per year. He’ll play the Paramount at 5:30, 7:45 and 10:15 p.m. “I’m really looking forward to spending New Year’s Eve in a great place like Charlottesville with friends, family, and music,” Ellis says. “I’ll be singing a mix of original songs and what I consider essential covers that have influenced and inspired me.”

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Charlottesville’s Blue Ridge Irish Music School teaches Irish music, dance and song for all ages at all skill levels. Its performances at The Haven at 4:15 and 6:30 p.m. will feature 15 to 20 performers—kids, teens and adults—some singing, some dancing, some playing fiddle, flute, tin whistle, guitar or bodhran (Irish frame drum), and some doing all three.

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ty, honed his craft in Charlottesville during his 20s, and has performed on the CW Network, Syfy and Comedy Central. Jones was invited to open for Penn and Teller after showing them a trick in which he made coins appear and vanish from a person’s hands without his even coming near them. “To be honest with you,” he says, “this is a homecoming of sorts. I left Charlottesville just before they reopened The Paramount Theater, so I never got to see what the renovation looks like. I’m looking forward to that.” Jones will perform his brand of “close-up magic” at 4:15, 6:30 and 9:00 p.m., with the help of a camera man, a projector, and a movie theatre-sized screen. “People can focus on the magic as they would if they were sitting right beside me on stage,” he says. “There is nowhere for the magician to hide anything, but miracles still happen.”

Singer-Songwriter Austin Ellis Raised on equal doses of rock and soul, and influenced by the soulful delivery of John Legend and the laid-back

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MIRA Vocal Ensemble English and Flemish-style polyphony as heard in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, augmented by gems from the Medieval era, folk songs, and works by more recent, but historically informed composers such as Benjamin Britten—that’s the rich and rare repertoire of MIRA Vocal Ensemble, the Charlottesville-based group founded by Raven Hunter in 2005. Among the songs MIRA will perform at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, are the early Renaissance carols “Sir Christmas” and “Man, be Joyful,” Palestrina’s “Puer Qui Natus Est” a wassail or two, and William Byrd’s six-voice motet, “This Day Christ was Born.” Also, they will perform “To Drive the Cold Winter Away,” an English carol requested by the late Eric Betthauser, MIRA member and beloved music teacher at Henley Middle School. “MIRA has dedicated their concert to Eric, Sarah Armstrong (a beloved soprano who we lost in August) and Bill Anderson, a friend, MIRA fan and wonderful singer in the

Bring your dancin’ shoes for the joyful noise of Zuzu’s Hot 5 in Christ Episcopal Church’s Meade Hall at 9:00 and 11:30 p.m. With trumpet, trombone and upright bass, plus banjo, mandolin, guitar, ukulele and the vocal stylings of Susanna Rosen, aka “Zuzu,” the Charlottesville-based group plays New Orleans-style, Prohibition-Era jazz to warm a cold Virginia night; everything from stomps and Dixieland to 1900-1930 blues and pop. Expect num-

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bers by Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith. “We formed in 2012, inspired by early jazz combos of Fats Waller and the Hot 5 and Hot 7 bands of Louis Armstrong,” Rosen says. “Later ‘trad’ jazz bands, like The Firehouse 5, and contemporary ones like Tuba Skinny, and Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns influenced us too.” “My very first New Year’s Eve gig was on tenor sax, December 31, 1967,” says vocalist and guitar player Pete Vigour. “Sam Green, Brandon Rose, Doug Bethel and I met playing swing music. Everyone in the group plays several different types of music, but none of us had tried the New Orleans Dixieland band thing. So, when I wanted to give that a try, I asked all of these overqualified gents. They’ve been giving me goose bumps ever since. It’s absolutely incredible performing with them.” “I’ve played at several First Night Virginias, including the first one in 1982. I just love Meade Hall, with its wooden floor and stone walls. When it’s packed with people on New Year’s Eve, it’s magical. We hope to conjure a party in that space that The Great Gatsby himself would enjoy.”

Countdown The Zuzu and P.A.W.N. Laser Light Shows are just two of the five acts helping to countdown the New Year beginning at 11:30 p.m. Singer-songwriters Emily Kresky and Ryan Garst began harmonizing in the summer of 2014 and called themselves Together Soul. Garst’s roots in the Virginia mountains and Kresky’s in urban New Jersey give the duo a North meets South take on Americana, folk, blues and pop. They’ll play City Space from 11:00 p.m. till midnight. Like in the hit television series Whose Line Is It Anyway?, the actors in the Washington D.C. troupe Last Ham Standing create wacky scenes and improv comedy out of audience suggestions, live and on the spot. They’ll do it for First Nighters at The Haven Sanctuary at 9:00 and 11:30 p.m. Charlottesville’s Beatles tribute band, Abbey Road, started life as # 9 Dream, and made its public debut at First Night Virginia in 1997. Featuring founding members Paul Olko (George) and Keith Winkler (John) and new lads Barry Willard (Paul) and Billy Ballard (Ringo), this new Fab Four channels the old one, playing high-energy, feel-good shows that make some people dance and others just scream. They’ll rock the Omni Ballroom at 9:00 and 11:30 p.m.

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Ragged Mountain String Band and The Virginia Ramblers alternate playing bluegrass and old-time mountain music at First United Methodist, preceded by Celtic harpist and storyteller Eve Watters. Brooklyn singer-songwriters Springob & Troyer, fresh off a Minneapolis to Memphis canoe trip, play three sets of rock and Americana tunes in Christ Church’s Meade Hall. With 33 acts playing multiple shows, plus activities like the Processional at 6:30 p.m. and the Bubble Wrap Stomp for kids at 6:45 p.m., this year’s First Night offers something for everyone. And it’s truly a community affair, made possible with the help of numerous volunteers and donors. “First Night Virginia would not happen without the wonderful support from our Presenting Sponsor, Carpet Plus, as well as the support of Sloan Manis Real Estate Partners, Charlottesville Newsplex, the Omni Hotel, and the City of Charlottesville,” Van de Castle says. Through December 29, admission for adults is $16, and children ages 6-15, $6. Kids 5 and under are free, and a family pack of 2 adults and 2 children is discounted to $38. Prices go up on December 30. Parking at the Market Street and Water Street Parking Garages is free with a FNV wristband. n

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New and spectacular this year is the choreographed laser extravaganza— eight of them, actually—beginning at 3:00 p.m. and running till midnight at the Sprint Pavilion, when the traditional ball drop will cap off the evening. The folks at P.A.W.N have staged shows for everyone from TV’s World Wrestling Entertainment to St. Louis’s Budweiser School of Business, and they’re bringing seven different laser systems to the Sprint Pavilion, including a 50-watt monster, the largest in the country, capable of burning a hole in a can of soda, or shooting up several miles into the sky. Operating that one requires official permission from both the FDA and FAA. Not to worry, however—the permits are on file, and it’s a family show with an incredible soundtrack. “You’re going to hear a lot of great songs that you never heard before,” says Matt Falcone, owner-partner of P.A.W.N. “We have a lot of friends that are famous producers, so we’re going to bring in some of their favorite tracks. The theme changes a bit, as does the music, according to the crowd that’s present, so the show will be appropriate and fun for kids to seniors. First Night asked me to make sure I include Thomas Jefferson laser images, so you’re sure to see a few of those also.” P.A.W.N’s shows will begin at

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Historic, circa 1767 property on 663± acres in Deep Run Hunt Country fronts the Willis River. Brick manor house with 5 bedrooms, circa 1740 guest cottage, 4 barns, and more. MLS#549952 $2,595,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

ELK MOUNTAIN LODGE

Top of Blue Ridge. 1,000+ ac. with c. 1928, stone home and guest home. Panoramic views of Rockfish and Shenandoah valleys. Fronts Blue Ridge Pkwy, just 3 miles off I-64. www.elkmountainlodgeva.com $4,750,000 MLS#546756 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

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Designed by Eugene Bradbury, this meticulously updated, 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath, circa 1913 residence sits on 1.65 acres on a prominent street within walking distance to UVA & Barracks Road. MLS#553514 $1,995,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

Best value! Wonderful east views from this 2-BR, 2-BA condo with open floor plan, formal dining and living rooms, galley kitchen, breakfast room, patio and expansive windows. Minutes west of UVa, hospitals and shopping in one of Charlottesville’s premier developments for independent living. 1st class amenities include formal dining, indoor pool, exercise facilities and guest suites. $314,500 MLS#554631 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410

BLENHEIM FARM

This stately Georgian boasts 5,400 finished sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 4 full & 1 half baths, 18 min. from Charlottesville on 25+ private acres of open and wooded land. 1st floor master suite, finished walkout terrace level. MLS#495948 $795,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

HIGH HOPES

Quiet, country feeling with city-like convenience! 83+ acres with streams, creeks, and mountain views. Classic Colonial with slate roof, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, pine-paneled family room, 2 fireplaces. MLS#546641 $1,895,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

BELLEVUE

Classic Greek Revival, c. 1769, with 8,200 fin. sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, 10 fireplaces. Highlights: formal gardens, mountain views, 147 acres, equestrian facilities & 2 cottages. National Historic Registry. MLS#537630 $5,800,000 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410

FARMINGTON

French-inspired, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, with lovely public and private areas. Dramatic great room with fireplace. On 5.4 private and beautifully landscaped acres. MLS#554241 $1,125,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

TOTIER HILLS FARM

Exquisite brick mansion, meticulously maintained and built with superb quality and materials, details and features. Over 9,000 finished square feet, 13,000 total, 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths. 98.23 gently rolling and private acres, mostly pastures, also with a large stream and pond. Only 5 miles to shopping and 15 miles to UVA. Call, text or email for brochure, more details: MLS#553364 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

CARAPAN

2.5 private acres in Keswick Estates. Private with lovely views of the golf course and distant mountains. Architecturally designed, 7,000+ square foot residence with 5 bedrooms. MLS#451592 $1,825,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

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Mountain views and walk to Jefferson’s Rotunda. Exceptional quality in this circa 2012, 5-bedroom home, including spacious gourmet kitchen/family room, first level master suite, fabulous sunroom. Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

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A quintessential, 123-acre, Virginia equestrian estate. 4-bedroom contemporary home, Blue Ridge Mtn. views, Buffalo River frontage and much more! Only 5 mi. to the town of Amherst! MLS#552814 $1,750,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

113 pristine acres, 14 miles northeast of Charlottesville, with pastures and forest and an elevated plateau for a spectacular homesite with panoramic Blue Ridge views! MLS#530335 $1,490,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

GILBERT STATION ROAD

Wonderfully private, 67-acre tract of land approximately 11 miles north of Charlottesville in Barboursville. Mostly wooded with a creek and road frontage. Tremendous views. MLS#552156 $565,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

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98 acres of open and wooded land with homesite that has spectacular Blue Ridge views. Large shade trees, creek, and pond add to this pristine setting. $985,000 MLS#544583 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

The perfect mountain/country retreat! Stunning Blue Ridge views bordering the Shenandoah National Forest. 4-BR, 3-BA main residence, situated on 12.14 acres. Top quality materials and craftsmanship. MLS#551853 $699,000 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

BARBOURSVILLE

PRICED OVER $73,000 BELOW COUNTY TAX ASSESSED VALUE!!! 62.23 wooded acres—a sportsman’s paradise! Mature hardwoods and pine with established trails, strong creek & more. MLS#544836 $239,900 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455

ROSEMONT

Stunning, panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from this custom, brick residence minutes west of UVA and Charlottesville. Spacious rooms with quality details throughout. $1,545,000 MLS#546661 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

HISTORIC RUGBY ROAD

Priced below assessment! Walk to UVA Rotunda from this new construction with spectacular details, and quality materials throughout! 4 finished levels and detached 2-car garage with additional space. Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076

THE PINES

Brick residence on 7 acres offers comfortable living in a super, convenient location. Immaculate, 5-bedroom house has many upgrades. Minutes to Pantops, Downtown and UVA. MLS#530376 $775,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

IVY CONTEMPORARY

World-class Blue Ridge views 10 minutes to town from this extraordinary Jim Tuley designed contemporary. On 11.5+ private acres, this beautiful home is truly one-of-a-kind! MLS#533291 $989,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863

BEAR BRANCH FARM

Magnificent mountain views from this high end residence on 208 acres. This 4-bedroom home is bright, airy, and perfect for full-time living or the ultimate family retreat. MLS#532232 $1,650,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250

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economical investment in freshening any house and the best strategy is to stay neutral so the buyer can feel right at home. There are hundreds of shades of white and, these days, pale greys and greens are also deemed neutral. Most potential buyers don’t hesitate to inspect closets, so be sure to eliminate musty odors and demonstrate adequate storage by minimizing items so there is empty space on shelves and clothes aren’t jammed together. (One buyer told the sellers at closing that the faint scent of fresh paint in the closets convinced them the house was in great shape.) The good news is that many of these must-do actions don’t take a lot of money. Even if you’re not going to put your place on the market for several months, start now and enjoy a fresher, tidier house. (One family, after a month of determined spiffing up, decided not to sell after all.)

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“It’s critically important to have a house show well when it’s time to sell,” declares REALTOR® Byrd Abbott with Roy Wheeler Realty Co. Keep in mind that most buyers these days are looking for “turnkey” properties. This means

Marilyn Pribus and her husband live in Albemarle County. When they sold their California house, they started preparing almost a year in advance. They donated about 1,000 books to the local library, cleaned out the closets, and got to enjoy the fresh paint and new carpeting themselves before moving.

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f you are thinking about putting your home on the market in 2017, it’s not too soon to start preparing. Since you are probably aiming to get the best possible price with the least possible time on the market, here’s a primer of what you absolutely must do and what you should do if at all possible. “Start early,” recommends Judy Drayer, a REALTOR® with Long & Foster. “The best thing to do is talk to a REALTOR® a couple months ahead of when you plan to list your place. There may be things to do you didn’t even think of. It serves everybody well.”

they want a place that is fresh and clean and—above all— move-in ready. Even with a “cash allowance” buyers don’t want to repaint, replace the carpet, or remodel the kitchen. Instead, they are willing to spend more to have things in good order. Remember, too, you will be competing with all the other properties for sale in your price range, so a key is to know the optimum price for your place. The way to arrive at this—and evaluate potential REALTORS® at the same time—is to arrange for two or three agents to visit your property and make recommendations. (REALTORS® understand that most sellers talk with several agents.) Most agents will prepare a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) of homes in your area that have sold in the past few months. While you can ferret out this information on the internet, a REALTOR® is likely to have actually been inside the homes and know which ones had updated kitchens and baths and which had dated rugs and wall coverings.

Some of these real estate specialists may also have suggestions for tweaking your property to look its best. Research shows some house hunters won’t even get out of the car if a place isn’t attractive from the outside. This is where “curb appeal” comes into play. “The best way to achieve curb appeal is to highlight the features your home already possesses,” advises REALTOR® Janet Matthews, with I & J Realty, Inc. “If you have tired shutters, get out the paint brush. Keep clutter off the front lawn, driveway, porches, and entry. This includes children’s toys, bikes, garden tools, and especially trashcans. Neat and tidy is always appealing!” Once a potential buyer steps through the front door, the house absolutely must be sparkling and clutter-free. In fact, clutter is often one of the biggest problems when preparing a house for sale because it makes any place feel crowded. Store extra things elsewhere. Gift things. Sell things. Donate things. “Staging” means presenting a property as clean, fresh, spacious, and ready for a new family to make its own. Staging may not increase the selling price, but it makes a place stand out among the competition and may well reduce its time on the market. It also means removing big displays of family portraits and mementoes. Painting is an

“From the seller’s point of view, I suggest a pre-list inspection,” counsels Drayer. “This helps because the buyer won’t be blindsided and the seller has time to get things fixed which saves a lot of worry and possible renegotiations later.” Depending on the size of the house, inspections in our area average $350 - $450. “It is often money well spent,” she says. For example, prior to listing their house, one couple’s professional inspection revealed dry rot on two sections of the eaves, a problem in the electrical service box, and a leak under the dishwasher. They paid an electrician $200 to fix the service box problem and the husband was able to replace the dry-rotted eaves and the leaking dishwasher hose. A re-inspection gave the place a perfect “bill of health” which they left on the kitchen counter for potential buyers to see. It made “all the difference” to the eventual buyer. Have exact figures about mortgage balance and monthly payments, second mortgages or liens, property taxes, insurance costs, and homeowner association dues. Even if the house is owned outright, it’s still helpful to have figures for taxes and other monthly payments. Some prospective buyers will also be interested in utility bills. n