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THIS WEEK

Hello, Charlottesville! Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. The welfare of the natural environment has been of particular concern to Americans over several generations. From the creation of the National Park Service to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency, the health of the Earth—and the ways human industry and movement affect it—was for many years a bipartisan issue. Though today the country may be divided along political lines over environmentalism and conservation, Charlottesville residents seem to relish our city’s nestling in the natural beauty of central Virginia, Shenandoah, and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

5.24.23

This week, we take a look at how researchers and volunteers are conducting key environmental research in Albemarle County (p. 24). Carol Diggs writes about an update to the county’s Comprehensive Plan, a document set to guide Albemarle for 20 years, which scopes out the future of development, transportation, and housing—and how the previous plan’s biodiversity initiative conflicts with those goals. Now, two projects are in motion that will help elucidate the way human activity in Albemarle affects the lives of bobcats and the unfortunate critters that get flattened into roadkill.

Living here has encouraged me to explore the many natural gifts of the surrounding area, from Carter Mountain to Humpback Rocks. But even just driving around town, I recognize the many ways our city is built around and within the natural hills and greenery of the region. It’s beautiful, and I hope residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the environment of Charlottesville and surrounding counties for years to come.—Richard

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NEWS

IN BRIEF

Tennis triumph

The University of Virginia men’s tennis team won its second consecutive NCAA championship on May 21. Despite an early lead by Ohio State, the Cavaliers came back for a 4-0 victory over the Buckeyes. Several Virginia players were named to the 2023 NCAA All-Tournament Team, with two doubles pairs and four singles players selected from the UVA roster. Third-year Chris Rodesch was also honored as the tournament’s most valuable player.

Audra awes

Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald made a local business owner’s day when she visited MarieBette Café & Bakery on May 18. During her show at the Paramount Theater the night before, McDonald asked the audience for bakery recommendations, prompting her to stop by the shop. MarieBette co-owner Jason Becton is a longtime fan of McDonald’s, and presented her with a cake with an image of her face on it during her visit.

Honors of honor

Throughout last weekend’s Final Exercises, the University of Virginia honored the victims of November’s fatal shooting. In his opening remarks, President Jim Ryan spoke about how the loss of Devin Chandler, D’Sean Perry, and Lavel Davis Jr. has impacted the university community. However, one of the most powerful tributes was paid by Happy Perry, who walked the Lawn to honor her son D’Sean during the May 20 Arts and Sciences ceremony.

Posting on Instagram about the experience, Perry shared, “You never know how ‘STRONG’ you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” She concluded, “There is definitely Power in Numbers and Together We Are UVA Strong.”

In her address to the College of Arts and Sciences, Athletics Director Carla Williams said it was Perry who inspired her to accept the invitation to speak at graduation.

“When I was invited to speak, I had decided to politely decline,” Williams said. “But as fate would have it, I received a text from D’Sean Perry’s mom—Miss Happy Perry— asking me if I thought the university would consider allowing her to stand in D’Sean’s place today. … When I called her back to tell her, I said, ‘It’s permissible, but are you sure you can do it?’ She paused and said, ‘Yes, he would be very proud of me, and I will power through to do it for him.’ It was in that moment that I knew I would be speaking today.”

Since her son’s death, Perry has continuously memorialized D’Sean online, and has called for gun reform and mental health legislation.

Montpelier messes

Rep. Bob Good has joined Republican colleague Eli Crane in publicly accusing the National Trust for Historic Preservation of using federal funds for “propaganda” at James Madison’s Montpelier. Good and Crane take issue with the coverage of slavery and founding documents at the historical site, with Good tweeting that the exhibits are an example of the “‘wokeification’ of American history.” The representatives claim that the coverage of these topics at Montpelier amounts to “historical dishonesty.” Madison’s complicated historical legacy on the issue of slavery has long been a topic of debate, as the former president was both a slave owner and an opponent of the slave trade.

Drawing a line

HAPPY PERRY

Gunter goes

The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA has named Sue Friedman its interim executive director. Friedman has leadership experience on multiple nonprofit boards, including as the executive director of the Jefferson School Foundation and as the president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Virginia.

“I look forward to working with the team of talented staff, Board members, volunteers, and community partners to enhance our ability to not only meet, but exceed, our commitments to animal welfare and our communities,” said Friedman.

In the same statement, the SPCA announced the departure of controversial former executive director Angie Gunter. Based on the language of the press release, it is unclear if Gunter was fired or resigned. Gunter was placed on administrative leave earlier this year following an independent investigation conducted by law firm McGuireWoods.

Friedman starts work on Wednesday, May 24, and will remain as interim executive director until the board finds a new permanent director.

“You never know how ‘STRONG’ you are until being strong is the only choice you have. There is definitely Power in Numbers and Together We Are UVA Strong.”

“The role of leadership today is to counter fear and cynicism with calls to moral reason, to the vision of a shared future, to love.”

Jacqueline Novogratz, University of Virginia alum and Acumen founder, addressing the audience at the May 19 Valedictory Exercises

Happy Perry’s graduation attire included a hand-painted cap and custom stole with D’Sean’s likeness.

Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will teach breath and visualization techniques for cultivating inner warmth and bliss.

His Holiness Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche, the 34th Menri Trizin will teach on how to recognize and rest in the luminous nature of one’s own mind.

PCOB Plans

New Executive Director Inez Gonzalez discusses the oversight board’s future

By Catie Ratliff reporter@c-ville.com

As the Executive Director of the Police Civilian Oversight Board, Inez M. Gonzalez is working to improve policing and police-civilian relations in Charlottesville.

Since its conception following the deadly 2017 Unite the Right Rally, the PCOB—formerly known as the Police Civilian Review Board—has been a source of contention. While many believe in the board’s goal of “[providing] objective and independent civilian-led oversight of the Charlottesville Police Department,” the PCOB has been criticized for its failure to enact real change.

Stepping into her new role, Gonzalez has a multitude of ideas for improving the efficacy of the PCOB. Despite her title, she is not a part of the board itself, but rather is employed by the city to serve as a leader and supporter for the group. The job is unique because she cannot direct the actions of the board beyond recommendations, but is beholden to its orders.

One of Gonzalez’s first recommendations came earlier this month, when she suggested the PCOB change elements of its meeting to increase engagement. “I’d like for us to make an effort individually to try to get people to come, to get them to participate,” she says. “I don’t know how it was in the beginning, but right now it seems like participation is dwindling. And that’s what I don’t want.”

Although she is new to Charlottesville, Gonzalez has an extensive background in police internal affairs and a passion for reform that has prepared her for the executive director role. She has 28 years of law enforcement experience, during which she held several jobs, including commander in Newark, New Jersey’s internal affairs office and regulatory enforcement inspector for the Pennsylvania state department. “Police reform is something that’s near and dear to my heart,” Gonzalez says. “I love policing,

so I want to do something to make sure that we can make it better, and so that there can be a bridge built between the police and the community.”

“I’d like … to see [the PCOB] make improvements that make sense, that are beneficial to the community,” she says. “But I’d also like to see more of a training and educational component, so that the community understands why the police do what they do, what the policies are, and how everything works. So when something does go wrong, they know exactly how to address it.”

Gonzalez’s active approach to reform and relationship building is a welcome change of pace for the PCOB, which was without an executive director for more than seven months following Hansel Aguilar’s resignation. Agui-

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lar stepped down after only a year, and was criticized for the slow movement of the board and the handling of its first case last fall.

Learning from her predecessor, Gonzalez is making an effort to engage the Charlottesville community in the PCOB. “I’m not strictly going to focus on doing investigations, I actually want to do community outreach to bring the people in to get them to understand the process,” she says.

In addition to community outreach and education, Gonzalez is conducting a thorough review of Charlottesville police policies. “I’d like to make sure that we review all of the policies and procedures that Chief Kochis will eventually update to make sure that they’re in compliance, not only with state law, but that they make sense in terms of what our mission is to the community,” she says.

According to Gonzalez, Kochis has been extremely amenable to her requests, and that has helped with the review process. The evidence of the department’s cooperation is apparent on the conference room table in Gonzalez’s office, which is strewn with CPD internal affairs documents in locked cases and policy printouts. While she has not yet met University of Virginia police chief Tim Longo or Albemarle County police chief Sean Reeves, Gonzalez hopes to continue building strong relationships with local law enforcement leaders.

Reflecting on her first few weeks on the job, Gonzalez is optimistic about the future of policing in Charlottesville. However, she also emphasizes the need for continued community feedback.

“One of the biggest messages I want to send is for people not to be afraid that if they do have a negative interaction with the police, to please let us know and make a complaint,” she says. “But in the same vein … if you had a good interaction with a police officer, by all means also let us know in the portal and give a compliment … it’s not just about when police officers do a bad job, it’s when they do a good job as well.”

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“Police reform is something that’s near and dear to my heart. I love policing, so I want to do something to make sure that we can make it better, and so that there can be a bridge built between the police and the community.”

INEZ GONZALEZ, PCOB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Inez Gonzalez emphasizes the importance of community feedback in police reform.

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Pipeline politics

Biden administration awards Mountain Valley Pipeline two key authorizations

By Catie Ratliff reporter@c-ville.com

The United States Forest Service has approved passage of the Mountain Valley Pipeline through Jefferson National Forest.

First proposed in 2014, the 304-mile pipeline spans from West Virginia into Virginia, with a possible 75-mile Southgate Extension into North Carolina. While proponents of the MVP argue that the natural gas pipeline is a “critical infrastructure project,” many environmental groups and communities along its pathway oppose the project. Since the MVP’s proposal alongside other projects, including the canceled Atlantic Coast Pipeline, there has been lengthy debate over the construction, pathway, and necessity of the pipeline.

Although the MVP would not cut through Charlottesville, its impacts are potentially far-reaching. Several local climate protection groups have been fighting the pipeline’s completion, including environmental advocacy organization Appalachian Voices.

“When the project was originally analyzed, in terms of market need, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission—which is the federal agency that certifies gas pipelines—said it was justified because there was shipping contracts for the pipeline’s capacity,” says Appalachian Voices Virginia Field Coordinator Jessica Sims. “But the issue with that is that four of the five companies that MVP had contracted were shippers or corporate affiliates of the pipeline-sponsoring companies. So, they were essentially selling it to themselves, [which is] problematic.”

Beyond the shady approval process, Sims highlighted the MVP’s impact on communities and landscapes along its pathway.

“Depending on the circumstances of the location, its steepness, or its proximity to water resources, you’re running the risk of sedimentation from the construction efforts exiting the construction site and impacting what’s around it,” says Sims. “And so that’s what we’ve seen … with Mountain Valley Pipeline running through such steep slopes and through the mountains of Virginia into West Virginia, that the sedimentation issues have been horrific and have impacted water resources in both states.”

With the Biden administration’s approval of the Amendment to Forest Plan for Jefferson National Forest and rightof-way under the Mineral Leasing Act, the MVP is much closer to obtaining the authorizations it needs to be fully operational by the end of this summer. As of May 23, the MVP and proposed Southgate Extension still have to obtain permits from the Army Corps of Engineers, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

While those in favor of the pipeline’s construction view it as a vital energy resource, Sims argues there are cleaner alternatives that can be pursued. “We have the tools, we have the vision, we have the future already happening here in Virginia in terms of clean energy development,” she says. “It’s an opportunity for Virginia to truly invest in that transition, and to make sure that it is a just transition that has that type of energy available for everyone, and does not leave behind workers that have previously been in the fossil fuel industry, especially in the coal regions of Virginia.”

Despite the MVP’s recent wave of success in obtaining authorizations, Sims remains optimistic about blocking the pipeline’s completion. “I maintain that it will be stopped. We see at this moment, they’re missing both a federal and a state permit,” she says. “Those fighting Mountain Valley Pipeline are not going to stop fighting.”

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Questioning the zoning

Council candidates address fear and concern about Greenbrier density increases

By Sean Tubbs

Voting in this year’s Democratic primary has already begun, but the five candidates seeking three nominations for Charlottesville City Council will continue to answer questions at forums between now and primary day, June 20.

That was the case at a May 17 forum put on by the Greenbrier Neighborhood Association, which featured many questions about the proposed zoning code that’s intended to increase residential density across the city.

“What do you think about large apartment buildings near Charlottesville High School and Greenbrier Elementary School?” asked moderator Ned Michie.

For instance, Grove Road is north of CHS and is currently slated to be zoned Residential-B, which would allow 12 units on each lot, provided they were guaranteed as affordable units. The intersection of Greenbrier and Melbourne Road would be R-C, allowing up to 16 units if all are affordable.

Among the five candidates, former City Councilor Bob Fenwick seems to be the biggest critic of the new zoning plan.

“For the last 10 years I’ve been in public life, the development community has gotten just about everything they wanted,” Fenwick said.

He added that Greenbrier works well as is, and residents should be able to decide for themselves what’s on their land without having new rules imposed by the city.

Newcomer Natalie Oschrin said the R-B zones would mean additional density, but that fears are overblown.

“That doesn’t mean that skyscraper apartments are going to be immediately popped up,” Oschrin said. “That type of apartment complex is not actually allowed. These are sixplexes.”

Oschrin said she felt developers of subsidized housing would opt to build in other neighborhoods with fewer topographical challenges.

Incumbent Michael Payne was under the impression that the additional density in the zoning code for affordability was no longer being considered. As such, he said the R-B and R-C lots would only produce between six and eight units per lot.

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“I primarily just see houses that will be of the scale and height size of existing homes, but would have more affordable duplexes and triplexes in them,” Payne said. “I don’t think that’s a negative thing, and I think it does avoid these issues of a towering apartment complex next to a smaller single-family home.”

Incumbent Lloyd Snook said even if the “double density” bonus moves forward, there will be very few such projects across the city because they will be built by nonprofit groups that are able to get tax credits and other subsidies.

“There are a lot of scary thoughts going on out there that simply aren’t going to come to pass,” Snook said.

Newcomer Dashad Cooper said he supports the zoning rewrite because he has been unable to find an affordable place to live, but he does want the city to take a cautious approach.

“I have some concerns that I want to make sure we’re taking our time when they start building,” Cooper said. “It is always going to be a risk that we go into, so we just have to make sure that we are keeping the community involved and listening to them.”

The future zoning is not set in stone and a full draft is expected to be ready for review by the end of July, followed by public hearings in late summer and early fall, barring any delay.

The June 20 Democratic primary will certainly not be delayed.

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“There are a lot of scary thoughts going on out there that simply aren’t going to come to pass.”

LLOYD SNOOK

The future zoning as currently drafted would upzone Grove Road north of Charlottesville High School, which is marked in dark green.

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HARDENDALE

10 minutes west of Charlottesville and situated on a 3.5 acre knoll overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains is this historic and stately manor home. Constructed in the early 1800’s, Hardendale is graced with an attractive kitchen/family room with fireplace, living room, dining room, 3-bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a spacious master suite above the kitchen. A colonnade on either side of the house provides access to additional bedrooms and an office. MLS#640918 $1,985,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 or Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

WOODLANDS ROAD

4-BR, 4.5-BA home situated on over 2 pristine and landscaped acres only 5 miles west of the City of Charlottesville. This property has been improved with top quality upgrades and finishes throughout. MLS#641366 $1,350,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

RAGGED MOUNTAIN FARM

Two wonderful estate parcels comprised of 185.01± acres in coveted Ragged Mountain Farm. Excellent elevated building site, complete privacy, and beautiful views. Murray/Henley/Western school district. MLS#621083 $1,895,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

ARWOOD ROAD

Well constructed home just four miles north of the City. Set on 1.45 acres - great outdoor space for gardens. Home is in need of some renovation, but given quality construction & excellent location, it’s worthy of the investment. MLS#638788 $545,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

K’DEE

212 acres with stately 1904 residence, extensive equestrian facilities, 25 miles from Charlottesville and UVA. Purchase with 753 acres at $6,295,000. Tranquil setting with creeks, pond. MLS#640175 $2,850,000 Steve McLean,434.981.1863 or Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

Embodying the essence of country life! 214+/- acre farm with spacious main residence, 3-car garage with apartment, dependencies & farm buildings. Many agricultural & recreational uses. Easily accessible to Charlottesville and DC. MLS#636896 $1,675,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

NORTH GARDEN

Located in a beautiful & tranquil pastoral setting of Southern Albemarle County-Property includes 12+ mostly wooded acres, a very well-built 2-story, 4-BR brick colonial with full basement and attached 1-BR cottage. Main house features: large living room; separate formal dining room; eat-in kitchen with granite counters; adjoining is a family room wiyh raised hearth fireplace; sunroom and lovely views of the impressive rear deck and terraces. MLS#640697 $1,250,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

10 miles from town, near Free Union, 100+ acres, division rights, NO CONSERVATION EASEMENT! Spectacular Blue Ridge views from many homesites, several barns, stable, 2 ponds, creeks, FANTASTIC offering! MLS#638858 $4,975,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

STONY POINTE

4-6-bedroom, 5.5 bath Manor home on 57 acres of tranquility, and panoramic views of the Southwest Mountains and to the west are winter views of the Blue Ridge Mountains just 6 miles from Charlottesville. MLS#638292 $2,575,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

FARM

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GREENFIELDS FARM

HATTON RIDGE FARM

Mostly wooded preservation tract of 81.395 acres next to Frays Mill Subdivision in highly desirable Northern Albemarle. This beautiful gently rolling land has a great, private homesite with Blue Ridge Mt. views, and creek on property. MLS#608509

$995,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

MEADOW FARM

436+ acres in Southern Albemarle! 4 division rights; complete privacy; lush, gently rolling terrain; long road frontage; stream; 3-acre lake; 125-135 acres of open land; mature hardwood forests. Under conservation easement. Owner/agent. MLS#634139

$2,985,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

GIBSON’S HOLLOW

Ivy area! A 249 + acre hidden, private Arcadia controlling its own little valley up to the mountain ridge top building sites. Multiple parcels and subdivision rights make it a conservation easement candidate. MLS#634183 $3,250,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124 or Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

GREENTREES

94+ acres 20 minutes from Charlottesville. Originally part of a 188-acre tract, two parcels may be purchased separately or together, with 2 developmental rights each. Mostly maturing pine and very long public road frontage. MLS#635861 $700,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

10 miles south of Charlottesville, a beautiful 283 acres, rolling to hilly, mostly wooded tract, borders Walnut Creek Park, with lake and miles of trails. This land has pastures, trails, creeks and a river! Many homesites, NO EASEMENTS. MLS#634310

$1,995,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

SOUTHWIND ESTATES

3 separate parcels with commanding Blue Ridge Mtn. views,level building sites 15 minutes from Charlottesville. Sites have been perked, have wells, and ready for your dream home. MLS#632482 $375,000 (7.8 acres), MLS#632490 $275,000 (2.4 acres), MLS#632487 $175,000 (2.0 acres), Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

CROZET AREA

Beautiful building lot of 3.3 acres, less than a mile to Crozet shopping. Mostly in pasture, creek, and elevated homesite with panoramic views of mountains, pond, and surrounding pastoral area. MLS#636349 $450,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

EDNAM FOREST

Wonderfully large 1.5+ acre building lot in Ednam Forest. Build your dream home on this elevated, wooded lot located in a single family community, minutes from UVA and within walking distance to Boar’s Head Resort. MLS#598537 $289,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MISSION HOME ROAD

146.88 ac. in Albemarle & Greene County. Privacy & protection adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park! Full division rights & multiple home sites. Extraordinary timberland. Views of the mountains, along with easy access to trails & Skyline Drive. MLS#620276

$1,100,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

SIMMONS GAP/ ESTES RIDGE

10 acres of mature woods. Property has long road frontage and consists of two parcels being combined and sold as one. No homeowners association!

Design and build your dream residence on this very well-priced parcel. MLS#621178 $189,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

GARTH ROAD

11.73-acre, buildable lot in Western Albemarle! One of a kind location and a rare opportunity to purchase a large lot in an estate neighborhood 10 minutes to town. 2 division rights and is gently rolling with a small stream bisecting the property. MLS#628219

$795,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

Just outside Charlottesville near Earlysville. This 21 acre lot is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac that provides privacy and a quite setting among towering hardwoods, and is convenient the CHO airport and ample shopping of various kinds. MLS#640231

$269,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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1593 SAWGRASS CT $660,000 CHARLOTTESVILLE TODD MORGAN (434) 962-8054

2341 PT CHESAPEAKE QUAY 5025 $1,949,000 PT CHESAPEAKE ON THE BAY KATE MARKS (757)

1100 DRYDEN LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903

Enjoy easy first floor living in this beautiful, betterthan-new villa. Through the front door, you’ll be greeted by a lovely foyer. As you turn the corner,you’ll experience an open concept with 10’ ceilings & LVP floors flowing throughout. The upgraded kitchen has a large island with plenty of counter space & a bar to socialize while the at-home chef is whipping up a delicious meal. The dining area has plenty of room for a large table. The spacious living room is filled with natural light from the extra windows only available in an end unit. Step out onto the patio to enjoy grilling out with your friends. Your master suite gives plenty of room for all your furniture while delivering a spalike bathroom with tiled shower & double vanities. It’s capped off with a huge master closet. Also on the first floor is the laundry room. $525,000

one of which makes a terrific office or study. The laundry acts as a mudroom on the way to your two-car garage. Family room with enough space for lounging, a pool table, & play area. An additional bedroom with attached bath makes a wonderful guest suite. The backyard has beautiful landscaping & wonderful privacy! $740,000

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The Antioch Glen neighborhood is one of the best kept secrets with large lots and a neighborhood feel! As you approach the home, you will see a lovely covered front porch perfect for relaxing as you greet your guests. The two story foyer creates an impactful entrance. You can follow the beautiful hardwood floors into the living room and wrap around to the dining room. As you go into the kitchen you will see great cabinet storage and countertop space. The kitchen overlooks a breakfast area and the family room with a gas fireplace and built in cabinetry. Off the family room is a back deck. A fenced portion of the backyard keeps children and pets safe and close while still giving the option of utilizing the rest of the yard. $440,000

Amazing Ivy home is ready for you! Too many upgrades to list here. The main floor has a brand new kitchen perfect for a home chef and open to the dining area to allow socializing. Off the kitchen is a huge screened in porch with an additional open deck perfect for grilling as you overlook the open backyard with plenty of room for play. As you head down the hall you will find two bedrooms with a full bath plus a great multi-purpose room with its own attached bathroom. A few steps up is a true master suite. The giant bedroom has plenty of room for an additional sitting area. The beautifully renovated master bath has a gorgeous tiled shower,soaker tub, and double vanities with cabinetry for storage. There is also a big walk-in closet. $625,000

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Sycamore Springs---A fully renovated farmhouse in an idyllic setting in northwestern Rockbridge County. Charming older home w/standing seam roof, screened porch, gorgeous heart pine floors & wood burning fireplace. Open and airy kitchen with walnut counter tops and huge center island. Plenty of natural light.

Beautiful, landscaped lawn, huge shade trees, all overlooking bold Hays Creek, complete with swimming holes and picnic areas. Surrounded by bucolic farmland, this perfect retreat is on a quiet gravel road just minutes from the historic village of Brownsburg.

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Investment opportunity awaits! 30 acre farm w/9 division rights. This coveted farm has been owned by the same family for over 100 years. The original farmhouse and another are currently used as a rental home. Equipment buildings.

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Langdon Woods Dr - Lot 11 | Earlysville

Private 3.42 acres nestled in a peaceful community devoted to rural preservation. You’ll enjoy walking trails, a community lake and other amenities. Convenient to Hollymead Town Center and the Blue Ridge Mountains!

$125,000 | anitadunbarrealtor.com/591221

Anita Dunbar | 434.981.1421

$229,500 | newleafcville.com/641491

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0 Cresent Farm Ln | Shipman 192 acre timber/recreation tract in central Nelson County, very close to Shipman and 10 mins to Lovingston/ Rt 29.Very private but not remote, property consists of 4 tax parcels & spans southeastern slopes of Naked Mountain.

$480,000 | CarterMontague.com/639070

Carter Montague | 434.962.3419

2272 White Mountain Rd | Afton

63-acres in a very private and appealing western Albemarle location, surrounded by large acreage parcels. A 2004 3 Bed, 2 Bath home sits in the middle of the property. Property has a creek and some very nice building sites.

$375,000 | CarterMontague.com/639319

Carter Montague | 434.962.3419

355 Gobblers Glen Ln | Nelson Co

Gorgeous 72 acre parcel near Lovingston. Multiple elevated building sites overlook a beautiful stocked lake,with mountain views. Carefully managed property is worthy of construction of an architecturally significant main dwelling.

$550,000 | CarterMontague.com/637981

Carter Montague | 434.962.3419

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Why did the bobcat cross the road?

By Carol Diggs

lbemarle County is in the midst of a two-year process to update its Comprehensive Plan, a guidance document to set goals and priorities for the county for the next 20 years. The plan covers programs for growth and development, education, transportation planning, housing and land use, and protection of natural resources.

However, the last Comprehensive Plan called for development of a Biodiversity Action Plan, which was finalized in 2018. Efforts to protect the biodiversity of the county, which covers a remarkably diverse array of ecosystems, was spurred by recognition that the area’s natural resources were not only valuable in their own right, but also were a vital part of the county’s economy, from agriculture to tourism, and its appeal as a place to live.

But a lack of information about what lives here has made planning to protect the county’s wildlife a difficult task. To fill in those knowledge gaps, two projects are underway: one tracks Albemarle’s elusive bobcats and the other analyzes the area’s many instances of roadkill.

Leah Jung, a Virginia master naturalist with a master’s degree in environmental management, was a member of the subgroup that developed the Biodiversity Action Plan. Among the questions the group examined, she says, were: “How will climate change affect the wildlife in the county? As Albemarle County continues to develop, will that push wildlife to move into Shenandoah National Park? How do we reduce habitat fragmentation and protect areas of biodiversity?” In trying to answer those questions, the subgroup faced a problem: There’s very little actual data about what species live where, what kinds of habitat(s) they need, and how they move within and between those areas seeking food, shelter, and mates.

Jung, a member of the county’s Natural Heritage Committee (a volunteer advisory body), got to thinking. The county has no funding for wildlife research, but central Virginia is an area with lots of academic institutions and people working on environmental issues. And one way to get interest (and support) is by studying a charismatic species—one that humans find compelling, like bobcats.

Jung put her networking skills into high gear. Her work on the Natural Heritage Committee had put her in touch with environmental professionals all over the state, including the Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridors Collaborative; Dr. Jared Stabach, leading the program studying wildlife mobility globally at the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal; and Dr. Brett Jesmer, newly hired at Virginia Tech, with research interests in studying wildlife mobility as an aid in conservation management.

The result is the Bobcat Habitat Connectivity Project, a study to examine where bobcats live and move within northwest Albemarle County. Jesmer recruited Nicole Gorman, who had done graduate research tracking bobcats and coyotes in Illinois, to lead this project as her Ph.D. thesis at Virginia Tech. The Conservation Biology Institute donated some collars and satellite time for tracking, while Jung and Gorman did more networking, with help from the Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes program, to find landowners in the target area who would allow Gorman to trap bobcats on their property.

Why bobcats? Gorman says bobcats make a good study subject because “what we find has implications for large areas of the U.S. Bobcats live in almost all of the lower 48 states; they’re a very mobile species that can make use of a variety of habitats; they’re a mid-size mammal” (i.e., large enough to spot easily on wildlife cams but small enough to trap, sedate and tag easily). And then, the winning factor: “They’re cool. People are interested in them.”

The challenge is, bobcats—nocturnal hunters—are also notoriously secretive and elusive animals. Most Albemarle County residents have never seen one here (the species is not endangered, but it is under pressure from habitat loss). Gorman and her two assistants have been working in the field since January, looking for good spots to set up trail cameras, setting traps where bobcats have been seen, monitoring the traps daily, and tagging and collaring the animals. Baiting the traps is a skill: “We use venison, ham, beef, squirrels, even roadkill, but bobcats have high standards, it has to be fresh,” says Gorman.

In four months, the team has managed to trap and collar six animals. Unfortunately, one of them, Bobcat #3, was killed by a car after only a few weeks. Trapping efforts will continue, but spotting bobcats is more of a challenge now that winter is over and food is easier to find.

Gorman will have a year to track the GPS data from each animal collared—after 12 months, the collars drop off and can be recovered. She hopes to conduct two years of field work; Jung says the project continues to seek funding. Then Gorman would

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Researchers and volunteers work together to balance Albemarle County’s development and biodiversity plans

Virginia master naturalist Leah Jung says the Natural Heritage Committee is “trying to find ways to help [the county’s natural resources staff] make the point that protection of environmental resources is important to the economics and the quality of life here.”

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like to expand her research, to monitor other mammals and see if there is a correlation between bobcats’ movement patterns and those of other species, with the goal of minimizing both barriers and human interaction.

As the data accumulate and can be analyzed, Jung hopes that information will help inform the Comprehensive Plan’s updates on land-use planning for both development and recreational space. “The Natural Heritage Committee is trying to find ways to help [the county’s natural resources] staff make the point that protection of environmental resources is important to the economics and the quality of life here,” she says.

All the project’s sponsors, says Jung, have been encouraged by the community support, including offers of housing for the researchers, access to private and community land, landowner’s support for monitoring on their land, and even dinner invita-

tions for the researchers. “We look forward to sharing results from the study with the community,” she says, both through the planning process and on social media.

In the meantime, Gorman says, “I get to go hiking every morning. It’s the best job in the world.”

Unfortunately, the fate of Bobcat #3 is all too common for Albemarle County wildlife. Virginia has one of the highest rates of deervehicle accidents in the country (60,000 deer killed every year), and these incidents cost the state and its citizens about $533 million annually. That’s one reason why Virginia is one of the first eastern states to have developed a Wildlife Corridor Action Plan. It’s also why Albemarle County’s Biodiversity Action Plan includes a recommendation to “investigate a Route 29 underpass in southern Albemarle County to better connect eastern and western portions of the Southern Albemarle Mountains Important Site, a conservation priority area.”

Connectivity means providing safe corridors for wildlife to move from one area of

their habitat to another. Options can vary. In our area, for instance, there are small tunnels installed under Route 29 at Rio Mills Road and Polo Grounds Road to accommodate the seasonal migration of spotted salamanders living in large numbers nearby, as well as eight-foot-tall fences placed along I-64 to funnel wildlife toward two existing culverts under the roadway (which has reduced deer-vehicle collisions by 92 percent). But any solution requires knowing what animals are accustomed to moving where and at what time of year. Here again, the county budget has no funding earmarked for wildlife survey work.

Enter the master naturalists, a national program of environment-minded volunteers with 30 chapters around the Old Dominion, including the Rivanna chapter based in Charlottesville. Michelle Prysby, director of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program, is also active with the Virginia Safe Wildlife Corridors Collaborative, and when she heard that Albemarle County was interested in doing survey work on wildlife corridors, it sounded like a perfect citizen science project for the Rivanna Master Naturalists.

Prysby’s email solicitation went out in August 2021, seeking volunteers to drive Route 29 between I-64 and the Nelson County line and document animal sightings (both live and roadkill) using an online app. The goal was to collect data twice a week for at least a year, documenting what animals were attempting to cross the highway at what locations, and how that varied by season.

The response was strong, Prysby says. Over 16 months, through January 2022, 74 surveys were completed by 23 local volunteers clocking a total of 157 hours.

Ralph Henry and his wife Kathryn Levy, both master naturalists, were one of the most active pairs (two volunteers were required, one to drive and the other to use the app to record sightings). Henry has a science background, so he enjoys citizen science projects, and this one intrigued him “because it’s always sad when you see roadkill by the side of the road. I thought it was cool that the county was interested in protecting wildlife corridors.”

Henry and Levy made the drive on Monday mornings before going to work. He was surprised at what they were seeing. “I didn’t think we’d see so many dead animals,” he admits, “and I thought it would be mostly deer. I also thought it would be fairly regular. I was surprised by the seasonal variation.” In the fall, when deer are actively seeking mates, deer kills were frequent. Later, in the winter and early spring, came fewer deer and more skunks and raccoons. Opossums and squirrels were getting hit all year long. And, unfortunately, much of the roadkill was unidentifiable, except perhaps as mammal, bird, or reptile. His saddest sighting, Henry says, was a young adult black bear, hit and thrown into the roadside ditch.

Sightings also showed an effect from the weather. A large snowstorm in early 2022, for example, meant almost no sightings for a couple weeks, because animals were hunkered down and the snowplows effectively cleared the highway verges. Certain areas seemed to be more likely for animals trying to cross, like “just north of the Plank Road/ Dr. Ho’s intersection,” Henry says.

People’s first reactions to hearing about the project were interesting. “They would either say, ‘Gross!’ or ‘Why?’” And the experience has Henry noticing roadkill much more as he travels other country roads.

(Full disclosure: This writer was also a RMN Roadkill Survey volunteer. When I told people I was spending several mornings a month counting roadkill—ranging from nothing to more than 20 carcasses a trip— their reactions ran the gamut from “What for?” to “Ewww. Do you have to pick it up too?” And my saddest sighting was an immature blue heron, which had apparently flown into a vehicle windshield and been tossed into the scrub alongside the road.)

Scott Clark, the county’s natural resources manager, says the Roadkill Survey is now on hold so that the first year of data can be analyzed (you can see the data dashboard at arcgis.com). “Our motivation was to improve our Biodiversity Action Plan by looking at connectivity in an area that’s not prioritized for development,” says Clark. “[Now] we have a lot of good data.”

Once the county knows more about wildlife movement across Route 29 South, it can form plans to reduce wildlife-vehicular interaction. There are existing culverts that weren’t designed as wildlife corridors, but could be used for that purpose if they are in the right places. Or it might be as simple a solution as signs that warn motorists where deer, bears, or other animals are likely to cross.

Fortunately, the survey found no signs of a massive salamander colony south of Charlottesville. Stay tuned.

When I told people I was spending several mornings a month counting roadkill— ranging from nothing to more than 20 carcasses a trip—their reactions ran the gamut from “What for?” to “Ewww. Do you have to pick it up too?”

Ph.D. candidate Nicole Gorman leads the Bobcat Habitat Connectivity Project, which studies where bobcats live and move in northwest Albemarle County.

Michelle Prysby, director of the Virginia Master Naturalist program, says that over 16 months, 23 local volunteers clocked 157 hours documenting animal sightings (both live and roadkill).

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WINE DOWN

WHAT’S DELISH AT LOCAL WINERIES?

CHISWELL FARM WINERY 2020 Chardonnay

The 2020 Chardonnay is crisp and easy drinking as we head into warmer weather! You’ll find notes of honeysuckle and yellow apples on the nose, with zippy pink grapefruit and lemongrass on the palate. Enjoy our Chardonnay with home made chicken salad, grilled shrimp, or strawberries and cream!

With a glass of one of our award winning wines, enjoy the beautiful scenery from our lawn, or a cozy chair inside, where you’ll discover a variety of inviting spaces. There are many options for outdoor seating, including rocking chairs on the covered porch and dining tables on the lawn for small groups. You’re also welcome to bring your own folding chairs and blankets to sit further out on the hill. All seating is first-come, first-served. Ages 21+, no dogs or other pets permitted on the property. For a family-friendly experience, visit our wine shops at Chiles Peach Orchard or Carter Mountain Orchard. Make sure to check out our exciting events calendar online to stay up-to-date on all things happening at Chiswell!

Wine is currently available by the glass, flight, or bottle. We have a full menu of seasonal boards, paninis, small bites and snacks to pair well with any of our wines (outside food is not permitted). Wine sales stop 30 minutes prior to closing.

Fridays- Summer Sundowns with live music, special food & wine menus, and sunsets!

Sundays- Brunch featuring mimosas with juices from our farmgrown fruit.

May 29th – Sippin’ Monday for Memorial Day (We’re open!)

Hours: Wed-Sun 11 am – 5:30 pm

430 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood, VA 22943 434.252.2947 • www.chilesfamilyorchards.com/chiswell

53RD WINERY AND VINEYARD

2022 Albariño

Just in time for the spring: our 2021 Albariño! Pale gold in color with a nose of tropical fruit, this light and lively wine is easy drinking. With flavors of candied citrus peel, ripe pear, and thyme, this estate grown Albariño is one to look out for. Enjoy with firm cheeses, shrimp scampi, or a nice picnic on a warm fall afternoon.

A few notes from winegrower and owner, Dave Drillock:

If you are planning a visit, come for the wine and enjoy the chill. We are down to earth and love to share our enthusiasm for wine. We just revel in what we do, growing, making and selling wine! Open 7 days a week, 11am to 5pm, we offer our 100% Virginia wine by the bottle, glass, flight or tasting. Enjoy your visit at our meadow-like setting in rural Louisa County. We offer wellspaced indoor and outdoor seating and customers are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets, chairs and blankets. Children and pets are welcome, but pets must always remain outside of buildings and on a leash. Our friendly staff focuses on serving quality wine at a great escape! For more information, visit our website, www.53rdwinery.com.

May 27th- Crush Pad

Experience with our owner Dave Drillock (advanced ticket necessary); With live music at the tasting room!

May 28th- Live music by Matty Metcalfe

June 3rd- Louisa County

Humane Society 5K, with live music, food by Not Your Mama’s Food Truck, and our next Winegrowing education series!

Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm

13372 Shannon Hill Rd Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com

CASTLE HILL FARM CIDERY

Cider Mosa’s with our Featured Burrata

Enjoy our perfect option for brunch- our Cider Mosa on these warm weekends and afternoons!

Pair with our featured burrata with fresh fig, peach, grilled bread, blackberry, mint, and a balsamic glaze

Visiting Castle Hill Cider

Our expansive cider barn features a variety of ample seating including Adirondack chairs overlooking the rolling countryside and lake; farm tables for larger parties; as well as bistro seating and cozy couches for smaller

KESWICK VINEYARDS

groups. Inside the Tasting Room, you’ll find bistro seating and a roaring fireplace. Outdoors, there are a variety of options including patio and firepit seating available year-round (weather permitting), and plenty of green space to walk the grounds or throw a football. Come check out our new food and cider cocktail menu!

Castle Hill Cider welcomes all guests! We offer non-alcoholic beverage options and a delicious food menu. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are also welcome both indoors and outside. Dogs must remain leashed and with their owners at all times.

Thursdays - Live Music from 5-8 with Travis Elliott and Friends!

Sundays - Royal Tea from 2-4 pm June 10th - 231 Festival benefiting the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank! Visit 231fest.com for details and tickets

Hours:

Thursday 1-8pm Friday 1-7pm Saturday 11am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm

6065 Turkey Sag Rd. Keswick, VA 22947 Tasting Room Text/Call: 434.365.9429 www.castlehillcider.com

CROSSKEYS WINERY

Letizia

Letizia is made from 100% Chambourcin which was picked, processed and fermented specifically for sparkling wine. Chambourcin’s great acidity and fruit flavors are well suited to sparkling rosé; and unique to Letizia is the ripeness at which the grapes are picked. The riper fruit yields bright raspberry aromas along with notes pineapple and guava. Refreshing acidity is balanced by natural residual sugar, which further contributes to tropical fruit flavors on the palate. Vividly pink, vigorously bubbly, and vibrantly fruity.

CrossKeys Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in the heart of beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Our approach is to grow, by hand, the highest quality fruit using careful canopy management and yield balance to achieve 100% estate-grown wines that are truly expressive of the varietal and soils here at CrossKeys. Our first vines were planted in 2001 and we have only grown since then. Our 125-acre estate currently houses more than 30 acres of vines with plans for more planting in the future. We currently grow 12 varietals of grapes all used to produce our one of a kind award-winning wines. We

offer wine tastings throughout the day. Our knowledgeable tasting room associates will guide you through tasting our wines whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran. We love large groups and want to make sure your experience at CrossKeys Vineyards is extraordinary. We request that large groups call the vineyard 48 hours in advance to set up a reserved group tasting. The group will have a reserved table, staffing, and a cheese plate included with price.

Mon-Thurs - Winery Tours (by reservation only) at 12:30 pm

Sundays - Royal Tea from 2-4 pm

Fridays- Finally Friday! With light fare and plenty of wine from our bistro.

Open Daily from 11- 7pm

6011 E Timber Ridge Rd, Mt Crawford, VA 22841 (540) 234-0505

https://crosskeysvineyards.com/

DUCARD VINEYARDS

2022 Rosé

A classic Bordeaux-style rose with notes of red fruit, strawberry, cranberry and melon to finish. A blend of 61% Cabernet Franc and 39% Merlot exhibiting a lovely salmon color and a bright and lively finish.

Our uncrowded rural Madison County area has mountains, streams and plenty of beautiful views along scenic back roads. The tasting room is near hiking and biking trails along the Shenandoah National Forest and is a perfect respite after your day out! Enjoy some peace and quiet relaxation

in this challenging environment. Sit on our lawns and sip or pick up a bottle or three of our award-winning wines to take home. Reservations available and recommended (especially for Saturdays). No reservation fee or minimum purchase. Walkups accommodated on a spaceavailable basis. To order wine for local delivery or UPS shipping, visit our website!

May 29th - Memorial Day Music in the Mountains with Tropical Attitudes

Open daily – Mon-Thurs. 12-5 pm

Fri. 12-9 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm

Weekends (Fri-Sun) - Live music

Friday-Sunday all month long. Check out our website for details and the musical artist lineup!

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

HARK VINEYARDS

2021 Virginia Verde

Flavors of lime, melon, and a slight effervescence giving it that zing! Crafted by our winemaker in a nod to the tasty and fresh vinho verdes of Portugal, this wine bursts with the optimism of warmer weather and brighter days. Enjoy with oysters, grilled shrimp, or on a warm and sunny porch swing!

Visiting Hark:

Hark Vineyards is a family-owned winery focused on the belief that beautiful views and delicious wine can bring people together. Children and well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome. We welcome — and encourage — you to bring a picnic and enjoy the experience our estate offers.  Some picnic foods such as cheese, charcuterie, jams, crackers, and chocolate are available for purchase. Food trucks and live music most Saturdays from March-November; check our website and social media for details. Our grapes love it here. We think you will, too.

Upcoming events

May 27th: Music w/Ron Gentry

June 3rd:  Music with Sue Harlow + Crustworthy Pizza

June 4th: Sip&Snip Floral Workshop (advanced ticket purchase required)

Hours

Friday – Sunday / 12 noon – 6pm 434-964-9463 (WINE) 1465 Davis Shop Rd, Earlysville, VA 22936 www.harkvineyards.com

HORTON VINEYARDS

2021 Viognier

Viognier was introduced into the state of Virginia by Dennis Horton in 1991. He was met with a lot of opposition, being told it would not grow or produce enough fruit. Horton released Virginia’s first Viognier in 1992 and produce the world’s first sparkling Viognier just 6 years later in 1998. Dennis has received worldwide attention for his Viognier. Dennis Horton started “Viognier is the red drinkers white.” It is full bodied, bold white has honey aromas and smooth peach and apricot flavors.

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2021 Chardonnay

The nose is quite pronounced with an abundance of wet rock, slate, chalk, and stone fruit character. With aeration the wine shows a touch more tropical tones, but this is a focused and mineral driven wine. The palate is dry with bracing initial acidity before stone and mineral characters come to the fore. Vibrant flavors of green apple, meyer lemon with crystalline acidity and just a touch of baking spices and doughy bread on the palate.

Tasting Room Hours

We look forward to continuing to serve all of our wonderful guests this winter during our daily hours of 10am-5pm (last pour at 4:45). We offer first come, first served seating under our tent or open seating in our outdoor courtyard. Wine is available by the flight, glass and bottle at our inside or outside service bars, with bar service inside on the weekends! A selection of pre-packaged meats, cheeses, crackers, and spreads are available for purchase as well as our new food truck which is currently open Wednesday- Sunday from 12p-4p

Bring the family or friends and enjoy live music every Saturday from 124p or play a fun 9 hole of miniature golf on our new course!

Every other Wednesday- Wine Down Wednesday with live music from 5-8:30, check out our website for updates on who’s playing!

May 29th - Memorial Day Live Music from 1-4 pm

REVALATION VINEYARDS

2021

Sauvignon Blanc

A great Spring wine made from 95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Pinot Gris grapes. Its aromas feature orange, papaya, toasted bread, boxwood, cocoa powder and fennel. The mouth has a beautiful volume with a rich and delicate attack. Classic boxwood flavor combined with a rounded, sweet body. Beautiful equilibrium, leading to a fresh saline finish. Virginia is for Wine Lovers!

Starting this May, Revalation Vineyards will host a Virginia Varietal Comparative Tasting Series to highlight how different terroirs, cultivation practices and winemaking techniques contribute to the flavor, aromas and mouthfeel of wines that are all made from the same grape variety. Guests will be able to taste each wine and enjoy it alongside expertly paired small plates. Our first event features Tannat on Saturday, May 20th. The second event features Cabernet Franc on Saturday, June 10th. Our final event in this series features Petit Manseng on Saturday, June 24th. Tickets are available on our website, www. revalationvineyards.com

New: Team Building Events! Horton will work with your organization to create a unique Wine Experience for your next team building event! Build your work team’s bonds by creating your own wine, bottling and labeling it together. There are different tiers of the experience to completely customize your day. Inquire by calling 540-832-7440 or email info@ hortonwine.com.

WE ARE HIRING!

Want to work in a fun and unique industry? Come visit us at Horton! We’re looking for tasting room staff to help make memorable experiences for our guests, build our local wine club, and so much more. Give us a call or email for more information: info@ hortonwine.com

June 24th - Comparative Varietal Tasting Petit Manseng at Revalation Vineyards!

Open Daily from 10 am – 5 pm

6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, Virginia (540) 832-7440 • www.hortonwine.com

1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, Virginia 22947

Tasting Room: (434) 244-3341 ext 105 tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com www.keswickvineyards.com

May Hours: Friday 12pm to Sunset; Saturday 12pm to 6pm; Monday + Sunday 12pm to 5pm  All Month – Vibrant paintings by the BozART Collective are being exhibited until the end of June.  Saturday, May 27th - Hog & Hooch will be serving their delicious BBQ starting at 3pm.

2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, VA 22727 540-407-1236

www.revalationvineyards.com

CULTURE

THURSDAY 5/25

MUSICAL LANGUAGE

Rising Appalachia pairs global influences with a soulful, folk-roots sound on its album, Leylines. The quartet is joined by West African musician Arouna Diarra on the ngoni and talking drum, and Irish musician Duncan Wickel on fiddle and cello. The band, fronted by sisters Leah and Chloe Smith, tackles tough topics in its songs. “We’re folk singers and we consider this a folk album, so there’s a lot in there,” says Chloe. “There’s word of politics, of being women in the music industry, as well as a lot about our lives on the road.” $22–25, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

SATURDAY 5/27 & SUNDAY 5/28

THE FUN IN FUNGI

Ix’s summer of festivals kicks off with the return of the Charlottesville Arts Festival, now in its third year. The weekend celebrates creativity, diversity, and community with live music, demonstrations, workshops, and over 50 fine artists from all genres. Bad Hat Fire Troupe brings the heat on Saturday, and things get fungi at a watercolor mushroom class with Art by Blossoms. Sunday, Annabeth Sings hits the stage for an afternoon set, Legaci Eats serves up food, plus a whole lot more. Free–$22, times vary. Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org

70 REASONS TO LEAVE THE HOUSE

THURSDAY 5/25

LET IT FLOW

Kick off your shoes, fill up your reusable cup, and rock out on the banks of the river at the Rivanna Roots concert series. Hunter + The Gatherers get the party started with heady grooves, virtuosic tenor, and spacey guitar work, then The Oversteppers (left) keep the party going into the night with reggae beats and powerful vocals from Davina Jackson. Upcoming headliners include Bluegrass Destroyers, Mariana Bell, Chamomile & Whiskey, and Erin & The Wildfire. $14–16, 6pm. Rivanna River Company, 1520 E. High St. frontporchcville.org

Annabeth Sings performs at Charlottesville Arts Festival on Sunday.

Music by Dukas, Fauré, Bizet, Saint-Saëns, and Poulenc with James Tobin, clarinet

Special Performance by June Andrews, piano Wish of a Lifetime from AARP recipient

by Philip Clark

La Musique

Satur day June 3 at 7:30 p.m. Grisham Hall St. Anne’s – Belfield Char lottesville VA

Free Admission Donations Welcomed

Directed

Wednesday 5/24

music

Berto and Matt. Latin guitar night. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Jim Waive. Classic country tunes from the man with a velvet voice and impressive beard. Free, 7pm. Blue Moon Diner, 606 W. Main St. bluemoondiner.net

Open Mic Night. Charlottesville’s longestrunning open mic night. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

The Lone Bellow Trio. Performing the Love Songs For Losers Tour. $25-110, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Wavelength trio. Jazzy bluesy vibrations and vintage rock. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskey jarcville.com

Karaoke. Have a drink, it will sound better. Free, 9:30pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Wine Down Wednesdays. Wind down the work day with live music, wines, eats, and sunsets over the vineyard. Free, 5pm. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. keswickvineyards.com

dance

Sunset Salsa & Bachata. A night of dancing, drinks, food, and beautiful sunset views. $10, 6pm. Quirk Hotel Charlottesville, 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com

classes

Community Intensive: Hip Hop & Mindfulness. This intensive with teaching artist Chris “i.D.” Jeter focuses on understanding the meaning of resilience through the use of mindfulness and hip-hop. $30, 6pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

Community Intensive: Self-Tape Audition Workshop. Learn how to utilize audition industry tips and techniques to craft quality video auditions. $30, 7pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

Paint & Sip: Streamside Serenity. Paint, sip, and repeat. $40, 6pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. catelynkelsey designs.com

Wine Down Wednesday. Grab a glass and work on a floral-themed art project. $65, 6pm. Bluebird & Co., 5792 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. rosesinspirationstation.com etc.

Block Night. An informal session for those interested in the art and craft of book and printmaking. Free, 5:30pm. Virginia Center

CULTURE THIS WEEK

The Lone Bellow Trio

The Historic Wayne Theatre Presents: ROCK THE BLOCK GALA

The evening features a night of fine food, drinks, and dancing on Main Street- all for a great cause! The Significant Others from Richmond, VA will serve up the music.

JUNE 9 at 6:00 PM

for the Book, Jefferson School City Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. vabookcenter.org

Exhibition on Screen—Tokyo Stories A thrilling encounter with one of the world’s great art capitals. $11-15, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

The Wizard Remember when no one had ever played Super Mario Bros. 3? Fred Savage stars in this 1989 comedy-drama. $10, 7:15pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Trivia. Show off your trivia knowledge and win prizes, including gift cards, merch, and free drinks. Free, 7pm. Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. dairymarketcville.com

Thursday 5/25 music

Berto and Vincent. Wild gypsy rumba and Latin guitar. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Jazz 1-2-3. Straight-ahead, swinging jazz, including ballads, bossas, and standards, with piano, bass, and saxophone. Free, noon. The Center, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecenter cville.org

Michigander. With special guest Abby Holliday. $17-20, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Rising Appalachia. The band merged multiple global music influences with its Southern roots to create its new folk album, Leylines. $22-25, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jefferson theater.com

The Oversteppers featuring Davina Jackson and Hunter & The Gatherers. A night of homegrown reggae and soul at Rivanna Roots. $14-154, 5pm. Rivanna River Company, 1518 E. High St. frontporchcville.org

THE LIGHTNING THIEF, The Percy Jackson Musical

Featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has fans of all ages

JUNE 16 - JUNE 18

Fri & Sat: 7 pm | Sun: 2 pm

Travis Elliot & Friends. Live music and cider specials. Free, 5pm. Castle Hill Cider, 6065 Turkey Sag Rd., Keswick. castlehillcider.com

classes

Natural Movement. Learn basic natural movements that the human species developed over thousands of years with a certified MovNat instructor. $60, 5pm. Living Earth School, 101 Rocky Bottom Ln., Afton. living earthva.org

Paint & Sip. Follow step-by-step and create a one-of-a-kind acrylic painting. $35, 7pm. Pikasso Swig Craft Bar, 333 Second St. SE. pikassoswig.com

etc.

Roger Waters: This is Not a Drill The former Pink Floyd member in concert, performing old favorites and new material. $16, 8:45pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Tailgate Thursdays. Live music by Brandon Walsh Quintet and food from Oyster Catcher Sea Farms. Free, 6pm. Stinson Vineyards, 4744 Sugar Hollow Rd., Crozet. stinson vineyards.com

Thursday Evening Sunset Series. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy live music, food trucks, drinks, and a stunning view of the sunset. $10, 6pm. Carter Mountain Orchard, 1435 Carters Mountain Trl. chilesfamilyorchards.com

Trivia & Thai. Preorder Chimm for dinner and put your thinking caps on. Free, 6:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Friday 5/26 dance

Black Champagne: A Sophista-Racthet Burlesque Affair. A celebration of the hood

rich, diamonds, furs, gold chains, and finger waves by Nu Rodeo Caldonia. $20-25, 8pm. Music Resource Center, 105 Ridge St. nu-rodeo-caldonia.ticketleap.com

Square Dance Party. The Boot Scoot Square Dance Party is a beginner-friendly event. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

stage

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. A refreshing musical take on a classic fairy tale. $10-20, 8pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org

words

Bart Elmore: Country Capitalism Elmore discusses his new book, Country Capitalism: How Corporations from the American South Remade Our Economy and the Planet. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

outside

Playdates at the Playscape. BYO snacks and buddies and enjoy outdoor play. $20, 9:30am. Wildrock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wildrock.org

etc.

Slow Tour of Emily Kame Kngwarreye’s “My Country.” Explore Kngwarreye’s 16-foot painting with volunteer guide Susan Bender and Lauren Maupin, manager of education and programs at this participatory tour. Free, 11am. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA, 400 Worrell Dr. kluge-ruhe.org

Virginia Oyster and Wine Celebration. Live music, wine, and Salty Bottom Blue Oysters. Free, 4pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Saturday 5/27

music

Cleophus James. Pop, funk, and garage rock, with a touch of psychedelia. Free, 10pm. Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar, 20 Elliewood Ave. crozetpizzacville.com

Conley Ray & The Joneses. Scoot your boot over for honkey-tonk night. $10, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

The Wavelength Trio with Lisa Carter. Soulful vocals and jazzy bluesy vibrations. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Travis Elliott. Alternative pop with hints of Americana. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

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THE BRIT PACK

The most authentic British Invasion experience this side of the Atlantic, the Brit Pack take their audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all.

JULY 8 at 7:30 PM

(540) 943-9999

521 W. Main Street Waynesboro, VA 22980

Details and Tickets: waynetheatre.org

Wednesday 5/24 | The Jefferson Theater

Morgan Stanley is proud to congratulate Eric

Parker, CFP®

Named one of Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for 2019-2023

Being named to Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for five consecutive years is a testament to your experience, focus, and dedication to your clients’ financial future. Thank you for the work you do each day and for carrying forward the standard of excellence at our firm. Eric Parker CFP®

Managing Director-Wealth Management Wealth Advisor

401 East Market Street, Suite 100 Charlottesville VA, 22902 434-220-3809 eric.parker@morganstanley.com advisor.morganstanley.com/eric.parker NMLS# 1261954

CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the U.S. Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2019-2023). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award. For more information on award methodology and criteria, scan QR code.

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Saturday 5/27

dance

Ballroom Dance. Come for the class and stay for the dance. $5-10, 7pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecenter cville.org

Silent Disco. An epic dance party featuring your favorite songs. $10, 9pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. goodtimesonlyva.com

stage

Locally Sourced One Act Plays. Readings and performances of new theatrical works. $10, 2pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella See listing for Friday, May 26. $10-20, 8pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org

words

Storytime. Readings of recent favorites and classics. Free, 11am. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

Storytime with Crozet Firefighters. Each month a different firefighter from Station 5 reads stories, answers questions, and shows off their gear. Free, 10:30am. Bluebird & Co., 5792 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. bluebirdcrozet.com

classes

Community Intensive: Monologue Training. Explore script analysis and theater exercises with teaching artist Ronda Hewitt. $60, 10am. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org

Natural Movement. See listing for Thursday, May 25. $60, 9am. Living Earth School, 101 Rocky Bottom Ln., Afton. livingearthva.org

Paint & Sip: Vibrant Sunset. Paint, sip, and repeat. $35, 1pm. Chiles Peach Orchard, 1351 Greenwood Rd., Crozet. catelynkelsey designs.com

outside

Playdates at the Playscape. See listing for Friday, May 26. $20, 9:30am. Wildrock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wildrock.org etc.

Charlottesville Arts Festival. Immerse yourself in art at Charlottesville’s third annual celebration of creativity, diversity and community. $7-22, all day. Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org

Charlottesville City Market. Shop seasonal local produce, homemade baked goods, authentic cultural foods, wares from artisans of various disciplines, and more. Free, 9am. Charlottesville City Market, 100 Water St. E. charlottesville.gov

Open House and Plant Sale. Visit Monticello’s plant nursery, the Center for Historic Plants, for an open house and plant sale. Free, 9am. Jefferson’s Tufton Farm, 1293 Tufton Farm. monticello.org

Sunday 5/28

music

The Rimels. Shake off the winter blues with some all-original Americana. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Zuzu’s Hot 5. New Orleans jazz and blues. Free, 1pm. Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard, 594 Merrie Mill Farm, Keswick. merrie millfarm.com

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CULTURE SMALL BITES

Put on your pint glasses

Spring has brought us a burst of foodie news, and we can hardly keep track of what’s new, what’s gone, and what we can’t wait to try.

Taco the town

Brazos Tacos has officially opened a second location at Barracks Road Shopping Center. The Texas-style taqueria is open from 11am–8pm daily, with a menu Brazos enthusiasts know and love, sans boozy beverages—for now. While the taqueria waits on its ABC license, enjoy your lunch break in style with a juicy NA watermelon marg and munch on an I Willie Love You or This is My Yam in the newly renovated interior, or on the sunny outdoor patio.

New orders

The arrival of The Forum Hotel at UVA brought two new restaurants to the scene. Birch & Bloom is a modern, farm-to-table steakhouse. For a more casual night out, visit The Good Sport, a welcoming craft beer bar with tavern fare.

Black Cow Chophouse, a new eatery from the team at Public Fish & Oyster, has been serving up quality cuts from its wood-fired hearth in the former Little Star space.

Up route 29, the much anticipated Seoul Korean BBQ & Hotpot is now open for business. And in Belmont, Tavola expanded by four seats, with the Piccola—a cozy private dining room featuring upscale, chef-curated pre-fixes.

Sip on this

Devils Backbone Backyard, the brewery’s first urban location, opened May 23 at 1000 W. Main St. The space has housed multiple breweries in the past, including Hardywood Pilot Brewery & Taproom most recently.

Monticello got back into the wine business when Jefferson Vineyards was acquired by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation in February. It’s a full circle acquisition that traces back to 1773, when Jefferson convinced Italian vintner Philip Mazzei to plant a vineyard on a plot of land down the road from Monticello. Their enterprise wasn’t as successful as they’d hoped, but 250 years later Jefferson Vineyards is dedicated to crafting outstanding wine, including the 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup award-winning Petit Manseng 2021.

Moving and shaking

There’s a lot cooking out in Crozet. A flood in Piedmont Place forced early goodbyes to Morsel Compass and Blue Ridge Bottle Shop, but Crozet Creamery is still serving up scoops. Smoked Kitchen made it to higher ground, moving into the former Taste Shack space at

2291 Seminole Ln. Slated to top things off this summer is Bar Botanical, a rooftop concept with mountain views, craft cocktails, and small plates from vegan eatery Botanical Fare

The Yellow Mug is serving coffee and pastries in the old Green House Coffee space, and up the road Praha Bohemian Bakery & Cafe is open for business. Snag a freshly baked bagel sandwich or kolach from 7am–5pm daily. Greenwood Gourmet Grocery brought back its weekly supper club—talk about elevated takeout. The $35 meal feeds two people, with optional dessert, wine pairing add-ons, and a new menu dropping every two weeks.

Dairy tales

At Dairy Market, Angelic’s Kitchen has closed up shop, but it’s not goodbye forever. Owner Angelic Jenkins still serves up her soul food for catering, and says she hopes to land at another brick-and-mortar spot soon. Bee Conscious Baking Co. has also moved out of the food hall. The husband-and-wife duo now offer their delightful baked goods at Ix Farmers Market, and launched their first CSA this year. Flaky pastries will be back soon, once Paradox Pastry moves into the empty stall. Meat-free eaters can find GRN Burger in a new location next to Citizen Burger Stand with new menu additions like the Chik’n Mocknuggets.

Passing the apron

Market Street Wine founder Siân Richards was ready for a new adventure, and turned the keys over to wine aficionado Erin Scala.

Ace Biscuit & BBQ closed its doors, before opening again thanks to fan-turned-owner Stefan Friedman. Jennifer Mowad is the new owner of Firefly Restaurant & Game Room Mowad, who owns Cocoa & Spice in York Place, says “the Firefly you know and love is here to stay … maybe with a little extra sweetness added over time!” She takes over from longtime owner Melissa Meece.

Let’s get dranks

Drink your way through downtown at the Spring Stroll, currently underway through the month of May. The bar crawl features cocktails, mocktails, and specialty drinks at various bars spots including Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar, The Alley Light, and Quirk Hotel. For more info, go to friendsofcville.org

The sips continue with a Pride Bar Crawl on June 3–4. The self-paced bar hop starts with a party at Dairy Market, before moving to Starr Hill, Random Row, Umma’s, and more. Get more deets at @cvillebarcrawl

Finally, enjoy a nightcap during daylight at the Virginia Spirits Expo on June 3. Visit with, learn about, and sample from over 20 award-winning Virginia distilleries. Learn more at virginiaspiritsexpo.com

Pie praise

Help yourself to a piece of pie at Cville Pie Fest (cvillepiefest.com) on June 10. The fundraiser for WTJU includes a tasting, judging, and live music. Got your eyes on the pies? Register your own pie by May 31 to compete for first.—Maeve Hayden

Jennifer Mowad has some sweet things to say about taking ownership of Firefly Restaurant & Game Room.

CHRIS MARTIN

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Sunday 5/28

dance

BRIMS Ceol and Ceili. Irish music and dance. Free, 3pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

stage

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella See listing for Friday, May 26. $10-20, 2:30pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org

classes

Paint & Sip: Blue Ridge Sunrise. Paint, sip, and repeat. $35, 2pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwood farmandwinery.com

etc.

Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day. Bring your four-legged friends out for a day of doggone good fun. Free, 9:30am. James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe Pkwy. highland.org

Monday 5/29

music

Berto & Vincent. Fiesta. Free, 7pm. South and Central Latin Grill, Dairy Market. south andcentralgrill.com

Gin & Jazz. The Brian Caputo Trio performs in the Château Lobby Bar. Free, 5:30pm. Oakhurst Inn, 100 Oakhurst Cir. oakhurstinn.com etc.

Casino Royale Daniel Craig breaks the bank as 007 as he gambles on stopping a sophisticated terrorist. $10, 7:15pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Tuesday 5/30

music

Thunder Music Karaoke. Show off your singing skills or just enjoy the show. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Vincent Zorn. Olé. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Vinyl Night. BYO record to play and get $1 off pints. Free, 4pm. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. dairymarketcville.com

Wavelength. Blues night. Free, 7pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellys charlottesville.com

outside

Playdates at the Playscape. See listing for Friday, May 26. $20, 9:30am. Wildrock, 6600 Blackwells Hollow Rd., Crozet. wild rock.org

Three Notch’d Run Club. Log some miles and enjoy a $5 post-run beer. Free, 6pm. Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 520 Second St. SE. threenotchdbrewing.com etc.

Family Game Night. Games for all ages, including corn hole, Jenga, and board games. Free, 5pm. Dairy Market, 946 Grady Ave. dairymarketcville.com

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night. Teams of two to six people play for prizes and bragging rights. Free, 8pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

Paprika A Japanese scientist unlocks the door to the dream world. $7, 7:15pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

CULTURE THE WORKS

Heirloom variety Bringing historic plants to life

By Carol Diggs

For the last five years, Charlottesville artist Tim O’Kane has been designing new seed packets for the flowers, herbs, and vegetables that have been preserved and propagated by the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants at Monticello. Recently, he spoke with us about the project and his work.

C-VILLE: How did this project get started?

Tim O’Kane: Back in 2017 the Center called me, and we had a great meeting. [Local artist] Gail McIntosh had done a black-andwhite engraving that they were using on all the seed packets. The Center wanted to actually show the [individual] plants in color. The whole project is sponsored by Kenneth and Teresa Wood, a couple in Philadelphia.

... We started the first year with 20 plants, then we did another 20—I’m starting a new set of 20 now. So far, I’ve done something in the range of 130 paintings. And these are all historic plants documented by Jefferson—

when you buy seeds from Monticello, you’re getting what Jefferson grew.

How does this project fit with your own artistic style?

I had never done botanical drawings before, but I am a realist painter ... and I’ve been a gardener most of my life. But this is a real education! Peggy Cornett [Curator of Plants at Monticello] and the Center staff are amazing. I can create the drawing, then I show it to them and they correct it. I have the skill in observation—I’ve been painting for 50plus years now—but I couldn’t do it without them. For example, in one painting in a series on pollinators, I put in bumblebees that don’t exist here. It’s a real team effort.

How did you approach creating a unified look for the packets?

Once I got this job, I started to look at old seed packets—I always liked the way they were done, before photography. I decided to go for a whole new style, a kind of pop art. Each painting has a box around the edge, to give it a three-dimensional aspect. And they all have a pretty bold

composition. I really wanted to make them into good paintings, not simply illustrations.

How do you create the paintings of the individual plants?

Mostly I work at Tufton Farm [a Monticello property where the Center’s nursery is housed]. The staff may call me and say suchand-such is in bloom now. I start by photographing the plant I’m working on, so I can get the details. Then I do black-and-white studies to work out the composition and the accuracy. Then I paint in oils.

What are some of the challenges?

For some of the plants, I had to find out how to make them more dynamic. Herbs, for example—there’s no big flower. I’ve done vegetables, flowers, even fruit—tomatoes are a fruit, and the Center has so many varieties! And I’ve learned about so many new plants— blanket flowers, for example, I didn’t know about them, they’re beautiful and bloom all summer long. And Canterbury bells...

Beyond the seed packets, many of Tim O’Kane’s plant paintings are also featured on pillows, scarves, and other objects sold at the Monticello Shop.

PHOTO BY EZE AMOS, ILLUSTRATIONS COURTESY SUBJECT

Complete the grid so that every row, column, and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

#3 solution

#2 #5 #4 solution

BY DAVID LEVINSON WILK

ACROSS

1. 1999 documentary “____ Vista Social Club”

6. Clumsy sort

9. Keep the beat, in a way 15. Queen ____ lace 16. Bustle 17. Guarantee 18. Early February, roughly 20. Federer and Nadal, e.g. 21. Dinghy or dory 22. Delicacy with kabayaki sauce 23. Ward of “The Fugitive”

Acct. earnings 25. White-t ailed shore bird

26. Sprint’s merging partner in 2020

30. Debate side

31. Yard trio

32. Social reformer Dorothea

33. “Bodak Yellow” rapper ____ B

36. Auto-Tune pioneer with the hit “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’)”

38. Done, in Dijon

39. Cause a social media storm ... or a direction to black squares in four areas of this puzzle?

42. Skedaddles

43. Zigs or zags

44. Taurus, Virgo, Libra, etc.

45. Site for trivia night

46. Shabu-shabu noodle, often

47. ____-free water bottle

48. Liqueur in an Alabama Slammer

50. Bird with a forked tail

52. ... need I go on?” abbr.

55. Cause of great annoyance

56. Whiz

57. Bad way to go

58. Summer ____

61. “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” co-director

63. Eva Perón’s maiden name

64. 68-Across, to fans

65. Put one’s John Hancock on

66. Possible candidate for a Razzie Award

67. W-2 collector

68. A 2022 World Cup photo of him set a record for most likes ever on Instagram

DOWN

1. Deer friend of Thumper

2. Labor organizer’s group

3. Wrap up by

4. Type of salamander

5. “____ live and breathe!”

6. Like some breakfast cereals

7. “Easy on Me” singer, 2021

8. Supporting

9. Place where people lived in “How the Other Half Lives”

10. Purchase at a real estate auction, perhaps

11. Cornerstone abbr

12. Rum ____ Tugger (cat from “Cats”)

13. Odds ____ ... “

14. “The tongue of the soul,” per Cervantes

19. Adopted son of Claudius

23. Oktoberfest containers

25. “Black Panther” villain Killmonger

27. Choosing from a lineup

28. Tablecloth fabric

29. Ramps up or down?

30. BlackBerrys and PalmPilots, for short

31. St ate ____

33. Legendary NYC club that helped launch punk rock

34. Typeface akin to Helvetica

35. Fashionably nostalgic

36. Mr. or Ms. Right

37. Hammer ’s striking end

38. Cold, to Conchita

40. Meal for an inept cook

41. Channel for Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

46. Lorre’s “Casablanca” character

47. “La ____” (NBC drama series)

49. Critic who finished his final blog post with “I’ll see you at the movies”

50. ____ Tots

51. Reverberations

52. Furry C-3PO worshipers

53. Their bark is silent

54. “Kinky Boots” lyricist Lauper

57. Juvenile outburst?

58. Suffix with fluor-

59. ____ Lock (PC key)

60. Confucian “way”

61. Inventor Whitney

62. Logic game with matchsticks

ANSWERS 5/17/23

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By Rob Brezsny

Cancer

(June 21-July 22): Testing time is ahead, but don’t get your nerves in an uproar with fantasy-spawned stress. For the most part, your challenges and trials will be interesting, not unsettling. There will be few if any trick questions. There will be straightforward prods to stretch your capacities and expand your understanding. Bonus: I bet you’ll get the brilliant impulse to shed the ball and chain you’ve been absent-mindedly carrying around with you.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22): Biologist Edward O. Wilson said the most social animals are ants, termites, and honeybees. He used the following criteria to define that description: “altruism, instincts devoted to social life, and the tightness of the bonds that turn colonies into virtual superorganisms.” I’m going to advocate that you regard ants, termites, and honeybees as teachers and role models for you. The coming weeks will be a great time to boost your skill at socializing and networking. You will be wise to ruminate about how you could improve your life by enhancing your ability to cooperate with others. And remember to boost your altruism!

Virgo

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Jack Sarfatti is an authentic but maverick physicist born under the sign of Virgo. He suggests that if we make ourselves receptive and alert, we may get help from our future selves. They are trying to communicate good ideas to us back through time. Alas, most of us don’t believe such a thing is feasible, so we aren’t attuned to the potential help. I will encourage you to transcend any natural skepticism you might have about Sarfatti’s theory. As a fun experiment, imagine that the Future You has an important transmission for you— maybe several transmissions. For best results, formulate three specific questions to pose to the Future You.

Libra

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I have five points for your consideration. 1. You are alive in your mysterious, endlessly interesting life, and you are imbued with the fantastically potent power of awareness. How could you not feel thrilled? 2. You’re on a planet that’s always surprising, and you’re in an era when so

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Gemini

(May 21-June 20): Your meandering trek through the Unpromised Land wasn’t as demoralizing as you feared. The skirmish with the metaphorical dragon was a bit disruptive, but hey, you are still breathing and walking around— and even seem to have been energized by the weird thrill of the adventure. The only other possible downside was the new dent in your sweet dream. But I suspect that in the long run, that imperfection will inspire you to work even harder on behalf of your sweet dream—and this will be a blessing. Here’s another perk: The ordeal you endured effectively cleaned out stale old karma, freeing up space for a slew of fresh help and resources.

many things are changing that you can’t help being fascinated. How could you not feel thrilled? 3. You have some intriguing project to look forward to, or some challenging but engaging work you’re doing, or some mind-bending riddle you’re trying to solve. How could you not feel thrilled? 4. You’re playing the most enigmatic game in the universe, also known as your destiny on Earth, and you love ruminating on questions about what it all means. How could you not feel thrilled? 5. You never know what’s going to happen next. You’re like a hero in an epic movie that is endlessly entertaining. How could you not feel thrilled?

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Trust those that you have helped to help you in their turn,” advises Scorpio author Neil Gaiman. Let’s make that one of your mantras for the coming weeks. In my astrological understanding, you are due to cash in on favors you have bestowed on others. The generosity you have expressed should be streaming back your way in abundance. Be bold about welcoming the bounty. In fact, I hope you will nudge and prompt people, if necessary, to reward you for your past support and blessings.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): So many of us are starved to be listened to with full attention. So many of us yearn to be seen and heard and felt by people who are skilled at receptive empathy. How many of us? I’d say the figure is about 99.9 percent. That’s the bad news, Sagittarius. The good news is that in the coming weeks, you will have an exceptional ability to win the attention of good listeners. To boost the potential healing effects of this opportunity, here’s what I recommend: Refine and deepen your own listening skills. Express them with panache.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Because you’re a Capricorn, earthiness is probably one of your strengths. It’s your birthright to be practical and sensible and well-grounded. Now and then, however, your earthiness devolves into muddiness. You get too sober and earnest. You’re bogged down in excess pragmatism. I suspect you may be susceptible to such a state these days. What to do? It may help if you add elements of air and fire to your constitution, just to balance things out. Give yourself a secret nickname with a fiery feel, like Blaze, or a crispy briskness, like Breezy. What else could you do to rouse fresh, glowing vigor, Breezy Blaze— even a touch of wildness?

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I love to use metaphors in my writing, but I hate to mix unrelated metaphors. I thrive on referring to poetry, sometimes even surrealistic poetry, but I try to avoid sounding like a lunatic. However, at this juncture in your hero’s journey, Aquarius, I frankly feel that the most effective way to communicate with you is to offer you mixed metaphors and surrealist poetry that border on sounding lunatic. Why? Because you seem primed to wander around on the edges of reality. I’m guessing you’ll respond best to a message that’s aligned with your unruly mood. So here goes: Get ready to surf the spiritual undertow all the way to the teeming wilderness on the other side of the cracked mirror. Ignore the provocative wasteland on your left and the intriguing chaos on your right. Stay focused on the stars in your eyes and devote yourself to wild joy.

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): “The gift of patience opens when our body, heart, and mind slow

enough to move in unison.” So says Piscean poet Mark Nepo. I feel confident you are about to glide into such a grand harmony, dear Pisces. Through a blend of grace and your relaxed efforts to be true to your deepest desires, your body, heart, and mind will synchronize and synergize. Patience will be just one of the gifts you will receive. Others include: a clear vision of your most beautiful future; a lucid understanding of what will be most meaningful to you in the next three years; and a profound sense of feeling at home in the world wherever you go.

Aries

(March 21-April 19): My reading of the astrological omens inspires me to make a series of paradoxical predictions for you. Here are five scenarios I foresee as being quite possible in the coming weeks. 1. An epic journey to a sanctuary close to home. 2. A boundary that doesn’t keep people apart but brings them closer. 3. A rambunctious intervention that calms you down and helps you feel more at peace. 4. A complex process that leads to simple clarity. 5. A visit to the past that empowers you to redesign the future.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20): Do you want a seed to fulfill its destiny? You must bury it in the ground. There, if it’s able to draw on water and the proper nutrients, it will break open and sprout. Its life as a seed will be over. The plant it eventually grows into will look nothing like its source. We take this process for granted, but it’s always a miracle. Now let’s invoke this story as a metaphor for what you are hopefully on the verge of, Taurus. I invite you to do all that’s helpful and necessary to ensure your seed germinates!

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