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Hello, Charlottesville. Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. College campuses around the country—even the world—have seen students and community members gather for protests in support of the Palestinian people as the Israel offensive in Gaza continues. In some cases, these protestors have been forcefully removed from their encampments by police officers, who have brought riot gear and used pepper spray to disperse the crowds. In Virginia alone, we’ve seen the same story play out at Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University, and now the University of Virginia.

This week’s cover story (p. 21) offers a detailed look at the events that unfolded over the past week. Reporter Catie Ratliff initially wrote her news story about an evidently peaceful protest on Wednesday, but by the weekend, as police were called to deal with the protesters on UVA Grounds, we realized that a short article would not suffice.

In journalism, it’s challenging to strike a balance in reporting a story like this, especially when C-VILLE features tend to have a strong authorial voice. I won’t divulge my opinions on the purpose of the protests nor the stances of the demonstrators, but I will say that the use of force to break up these assemblies is alarming to see. No place of learning should be a site of violent suppression, or violence of any kind. However, whatever threat these protesters may have posed is nothing compared to a Virginia State Police officer’s riot shield or gun.—Richard DiCicco

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“This is absolutely obscene. This is insanity. Everyone came here with peaceful intentions. I’m ashamed that this is what our police force is being used for.”

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NEWS

IN BRIEF

Deadly crash

A privately owned twin-engine plane crashed in a wooded area near Miles Jackson Road the morning of Sunday, May 5, killing both pilot and passenger. The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia Conservation Police, and Virginia State Police initially responded to a 911 call from Miles Jackson residents who claimed they heard an airplane overhead followed by the sound of an explosion. The remains of 63-year-old pilot John W. Latham of Haymarket and 73-year-old passenger Niiben C.A. Ayivorh of Burke were recovered from the wreckage and transported to Richmond for medical examination.

Playhouse raffle

Volunteers are on site at Piedmont CASA— Court Appointed Special Advocates—to build a playhouse which will be raffled off as a fundraiser for the organization. The raffle for last year’s playhouse, designed by Bushman Dreyfus Architects and constructed by Peter Johnson Builders, brought in more than $30,000 for the nonprofit, which works with local foster children. This year’s volunteer team from Robertson Renovations is working on a design by Hinge, with color to be added by Sun Painting. Raffle ticket sales close May 17, with the winner announced May 18. Visit pcasa.org/playhouse24 for more information.

Brush with fire

On May 2, Albemarle County Fire Rescue found between 25 and 30 individual brush fires covering miles of the county’s planned Biscuit Run Park. ACFR extinguished the fires in about three hours. The first phase of construction on the park began in March, which includes the installation of a parking lot and restrooms, and so the site is closed to the public. The Fire Marshal encourages anyone with information on the incident to contact the office at 296-5833.

Careful construction

The Charlottesville Department of Parks and Recreation will begin remedial efforts at Oakwood Cemetery on May 13 following the conclusion of a forensic investigation and information sessions.

The investigation into conditions at the historic, 14-acre cemetery started in December 2023 when the city hired Line and Grade Civil Engineering to conduct a “comprehensive forensic in-

Mailing it in

While statewide mail issues have recently been in the spotlight, mail delivery in Charlottesville is operating as normal according to the United States Postal Service.

“All Charlottesville customers should be receiving normal mail delivery. Customers with delivery questions

vestigation” into sinking, wet ground in a section of the site near Elliott Avenue and South First Street. Both hydrologic and hydraulic factors have contributed to the area’s dampness.

Affected areas of Oakwood Cemetery closely align with sections historically designated for the graves of non-white people, according to the city. “If left unmitigated, the land will swallow these gravesites, further obscuring the legacy of those who have

should contact their local Post Office,” said USPS media contact Philip Bogenberger in a comment via email. “In recent years, the Postal Service has made significant investments in our network, brought new products to market and continues to streamline operations with

been laid to rest,” shared the Department of Parks and Rec in an April 11 press release. Further findings from the investigation indicate that the water-logged portion of the cemetery likely includes undocumented burial sites as well.

Prior to starting work in Oakwood Cemetery, the city held two information sessions aimed at sharing plans with residents and hearing feedback from those with loved ones buried at the site.

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Despite assurances from USPS, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have both spoken about persistent mail issues in Richmond and previous problems in Charlottesville.

According to Bogenberger, USPS is continuing its local

hiring efforts, following previous problems with staffing in the Charlottesville area. The Postal Service is hosting weekly hiring fairs this May for full- and part-time positions at Virginia Career Works, with the next event set for Thursday, May 9 from 2-4pm.

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Quirk Hotel to undergo rebrand following $24M sale

By Catie Ratliff reporter@c-ville.com

Four years after opening its doors, the Quirk Hotel in Charlottesville was sold for $24 million to Blue Suede Hospitality Group on Monday, April 29. The hotel will undergo a complete rebrand—including a renaming—later this fall.

Originally opened in March 2020, the Charlottesville Quirk Hotel is the sister location of the popular Richmond-based Quirk Hotel. The Ukrop family—best known for its Richmond-area grocery store chain and baked goods—purchased the Charlottesville site for $3.75 million in 2017.

Both Quirk Hotels were operated by Retro Hospitality and owned by the Ukrops family prior to the sale. The Ukrops also sold a minority share of ownership in the original Quirk in January 2024.

Since its launch in New York two years ago, new owner Blue Suede Hospitality Group has acquired four boutique apartment hotels, with locations in Miami, Memphis, Tennessee, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The acquisition of the 80-room Quirk in Charlottesville marks the group’s first Virginia location and is of a similar size to its Miami holdings.

“We are very excited to continue the great legacy of this remarkable hotel, and further enhance its connection to downtown Charlottesville,” said Blue Suede CEO Kenny Lipschutz in a comment via email. “We look forward to doing our small part to contribute to the dynamic and growing momentum downtown, and are inspired by the opportunity to further support the unique and vibrant Charlottesville community.”

Retro Hospitality will hand over management of the property at the end of June,

“We

but BSHG says it will honor the hotel’s existing reservations and events. Since its opening in 2020, the Quirk has become a popular venue choice for couples planning weddings, with a large rooftop bar, change-

able indoor and outdoor spaces, and customizable menu options from its fullservice restaurant.

The biggest changes will come this fall, when the hospitality group anticipates re-

branding the Quirk and announcing a new food and beverage partner.

Despite the rebrand, the Quirk Art Gallery will remain the same, according to Ted Ukrop.

“Katie and I want to thank our guests, artists, and investors for supporting Quirk Charlottesville over the past four years,” said Ukrop in a press release issued by real estate group CBRE, who brokered the deal.“Not all ventures or pursuits go as planned and opening two weeks before Covid certainly presented many challenges. Katie does plan to keep Quirk Gallery open in its current hotel location.”

Quirk Gallery is a major draw for both the Richmond and Charlottesville locations, which prompted the launch of the original hotel. The Ukrops opened the Richmond gallery in 2005 before opening the flagship hotel in 2015. Currently, the Charlottesville Quirk is highlighting artist Kiki Slaughter’s exhibit “Twenty Years,” a retrospective of her two decades as a painter, which will run until June 2.

The sale of the Quirk is the latest shake-up in Charlottesville’s hotel scene, which has seen marked changes over the last several years with the renovation of the Omni Hotel, completed in late 2023, and the opening of the University of Virginia’s Forum Hotel in April of this year.

Another hotel is also currently being discussed by the Board of Architectural review following a proposal from Heirloom Development. The group, which counts luxury apartment building Six Hundred West Main among its local projects, previously obtained approval for a special use permit to build an apartment building at 218 W. Market St., but now hopes to pivot the space to hospitality.

look forward to doing our small part to contribute to the dynamic and growing momentum downtown, and are inspired by the opportunity to further support the unique and vibrant Charlottesville community.”

KENNY LIPSCHUTZ, BSHG CEO

The Quirk Hotel, soon to be renamed and rebranded, conveniently stands on West Main Street.

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Crozet group wants permission to launch July 4 fireworks at King Family Vineyards

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Unlike Scottsville, Crozet is not a town, and decisions about land use are up to the six-member Board of Supervisors. The unincorporated community is in Albemarle’s White Hall District, and last year, incumbent Supervisor Ann Mallek narrowly defeated challenger Brad Rykal.

Rykal’s campaign argued Albemarle has focused too much development into Crozet without providing the necessary infrastructure. Even after losing by just 500 votes, Rykal and his campaign formed the group Crozet United and have continued to oppose new homes, such as the 122-unit Montclair development on Route 240.

This week, the Crozet Community Advisory Committee will take up a special use permit that is only indirectly related to residential growth. King Family Vineyards wants permission to hold the annual Independence Day celebration this year and into the future.

“The fireworks celebration has previously been held at Claudius Crozet Park,” reads the application for the permit. “However, after recent housing development encroaching on the park, fireworks can no longer be launched without endangering inhabited dwellings nearby.”

The 22.81 acre Claudius Crozet Park is privately owned by a nonprofit organization right in the middle of one of Albemarle’s designated growth areas. However, Albemarle’s fire marshal will no longer permit displays of fireworks due to the presence of new homes.

As of April 1, Albemarle’s Community Development Department lists 1,482 approved residential units in Crozet that have not yet been built, though that figure largely refers to 1,078 units still allowed at Old Trail Village, which is some distance away from the park.

The U.S. Census Bureau designates Crozet as a place, and lists the population as having grown from 5,565 in 2010 to 9,224 in 2020. The application for the special use permit suggests that a permanent home for Crozet’s Independence Day celebration will help create the future.

“It is a wonderful event that brings people together, both young and old alike,” reads the narrative. “It is an opportunity for people that have lived in Crozet for their entire lives and those who may have just moved to the area to share a common space and make memories together.”

The Crozet Community Advisory Committee meets at 7pm Wednesday in the Crozet Library.

Jim Duncan is a member of the CAC and realtor who has written about Crozet issues for years. He said that while he is glad King Family Vineyards wants to be the new venue for Independence Day celebrations, he laments the change of venue from Claudius Crozet Park.

“That was such an important part of life in Crozet for decades,” Duncan said. “So many were able to walk to the fireworks and see them from their homes and be part of the community in that way.”

Officials with Crozet United declined to provide comment for this story.

For years, Crozet celebrated July 4 with fireworks at Claudius Crozet Park, but new homes built in the debris field means a new location is necessary.

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STORY BY CATIE RATLIFF | PHOTOS BY EZE AMOS

ensions between organizers and university leadership reached a boiling point underneath the gray skies on Saturday, May 4, when police forcefully broke up a pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Virginia.

By all accounts, the UVA Encampment for Gaza organized peacefully on Grounds, with demonstrators intermittently chanting, decorating signs, and working on their finals throughout the week. But by noon on Saturday, UVA officials were instructing students to avoid the area around the University Chapel and Rotunda due to “police activity.” The gathering, which quickly garnered attention and attracted hundreds more to the scene, was declared an unlawful assembly. Streets were blocked off and traffic lights switched to flashing yellow as Virginia State Police officers in full riot gear surrounded the encampment.

For the organizers on the scene, it was clear that they were about to be forcefully dispersed.

Footage and images from bystanders and protesters at the conflict’s inflection point depict heavily armed officers breaking up the encampment with the use of chemical irritants and riot shields. Videos posted to the @uvaencampmentforgaza Instagram page show police encircling a line of protesters linking arms and holding umbrellas before forcefully separating them using shields and tear gas. As of press time, 25 people have been arrested and released on bail in connection with the encampment according to UVA.

RISING ACTION

The escalation at the UVA encampment comes on the heels of weeks of unrest at college campuses across the country. Students and community members in Charlottesville in particular have been organizing peacefully for months, with events like teachins, poetry readings, and demonstrations held by various groups concerned about the Israeli offensive and conditions in Gaza.

Pro-Palestine protesters have broadly condemned the Israeli offensive in Gaza, which has killed more than 34,000 people according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. Israel’s offensive was prompted by the October 7 attacks of Gaza-based terrorist organization Hamas, which killed roughly 1,200 people and saw hundreds taken hostage.

Organizers at UVA first started congregating near UVA Chapel in the evening of Tuesday, April 30, setting up an encampment and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Palestinian liberation, and action from the University of Virginia. According to a statement from University Communications, organizers were told they could not set up tents due to school policy at this time, and protestors complied with the policy.

The next day, UVA Dissenters and the UVA Apartheid Divest Coalition held a demonstration on the Lawn from 11am to 5pm. At the end of the event, the group quickly picked up and left the Lawn, with some gathering at the encampment in the green space nearby.

Numbers at the protest ebbed and flowed throughout Wednesday, but by early evening roughly 100 protesters remained, spread out on blankets and towels, crowding under trees to escape the intense heat.

Meanwhile, other students continued their day-to-day activities—taking graduation photos by the Rotunda,

setting up slack lines near the Homer statue, and lounging in the grass.

A small counter-protest group gathered nearby for a short period but dispersed quickly.

Protesters declined to speak with the media at the encampment but led chants condemning Israel and UVA: “One, two, three, four, occupation no more. Five, six, seven, eight, UVA, you can’t wait” and “Israel, you can’t hide, you’re committing genocide.”

During a dialogue between concerned faculty members, University Police Chief Tim Longo, and other UVA of-

ficials overheard on Wednesday, all expressed a desire to keep the situation from escalating. University police started to remove one organizer for using a megaphone without a permit, but the situation quickly resolved.

“[The attendees are] committed to a kind of constantly mobilized, constantly negotiated, incredibly beautiful and peaceful protest,” one faculty member told C-VILLE. “They’ve been gentle, they’ve been open, they’ve come from every community in the U.S. to actually argue for something and speak and stand for something, which is to stop genocide.”

Tim Longo, University Police Chief, addresses the use of megaphones at the on-Grounds encampment on Wednesday.

Students displayed signs with anti-war sentiments throughout the protests.

CALL AND RESPONSE

Throughout the week, the encampment gradually shrank in size. Organizers posted their demands both on Instagram and on the Homer statue on Thursday: continuously disclose investments made by the UVA Investment Management Company, divest from “institutions materially supporting or profiting from Israel’s genocide, apartheid, and occupation of Palestine,” permanently cut ties with Israeli academic institutions, and allow faculty and students to support Palestine without risk of disciplinary action.

UVA responded to the demands the next day, outlining the processes for UVIMCO decisions and emphasizing its support for free speech on Grounds, while indicating it would not cut ties with Israeli academic institutions.

“Your request for permanent withdrawal from academic relations with Israeli institutions is not one we can support,” wrote Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer Kenyon Bonner and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Brie Gertler in a letter released Friday, May 3. “To terminate study abroad programs, fellowships, research collaborations, and other collaborations with Israeli academic institutions would com-

promise our commitment to academic freedom and our obligation to enabling the free exchange of ideas on our Grounds, both of which are bedrock values of the University.

“We recognize that this is an incredibly difficult moment for our world. We are seeing disturbing images of arrests and bitter division on campuses across the country. The staggering loss of innocent lives as a result of the conflict in the Middle East is heartbreaking,” reads the final paragraph of the university’s response. “Throughout these times, members of our community have shown a willingness to engage, to debate, and to respect and care for one another and the University we call home, and we hope that you will be willing to participate in further discussion on the issues you’ve highlighted so that we can better understand one another.” Those at the encampment dissented, posting images of the letter with the words “BULLSHIT” and “FREE PALESTINE” written in marker over the response. Attendees started setting up tents later Friday evening.

Friday night, UPD officers arrived at the encampment in response to megaphone usage and tents before leaving. “Given continued peaceful behavior and the presence of young children at the demonstration site, and due to heavy rain Friday night, officials allowed the tents to remain overnight,” said UVA in an official statement on Saturday, May 4.

Recreational camping tents were exempt from university tent regulations according to a UVA website which was changed the morning of May 4, shortly before VSP raided the protest. Accounts of the escalation vary significantly.

“We hoped and tried to handle this locally. But when UPD’s attempts to resolve the situation were met with physical confrontation and attempted assault, it became necessary to rely on assistance from the Virginia State Police,” said UVA President Jim Ryan in the May 4 statement. “I recognize and respect that some will disagree with our decisions. This entire episode was upsetting, frightening, and sad.”

A statement from the University Communications elaborated on this claim by Ryan, reporting that “around 11:45 a.m. [on Saturday], the University Police Department announced again that the group was in violation of University policies and gave them 10 minutes to vacate the premises. Authorities were again met with agitation, chanting and violent gestures such as swinging of objects.”

Allegations of violence by protesters have been refuted by the encampment. “Welcome to the University of Virginia, where we encourage free speech unless you’re protesting genocide,” posted @uvaencampmentforgaza on Instagram on Monday, May 6. “Where we brutalize our students and mace our community members, where we will arrest your friends and call in militarized troopers when anyone threatens our profit.”

NOT OVER YET

The forced removal of the encampment and arrest of protesters has rallied support among the university and broader Charlottesville community. Hundreds gathered on the Lawn on Sunday, May 5, with several student groups issuing open letters of support for organizers and condemning UVA’s deployment of law enforcement.

“We categorically REJECT President Jim Ryan’s comments and subsequent explanations regarding the events of May 4th,” shared Muslims United, the Black Student Alliance, Pakistani Students’ Association, Afghan Student Association, Black Muslims at UVA, the Environmental Justice Collective, the Asian Student Union, the Bengali Student Organization, and the Sikh Students Association in a joint statement on Instagram. “His portrayal was based on misrepresentations and biased views. Those who were present at the encampment have attested to its peaceful nature.”

Several other student groups and professors at UVA have since spoken out against the university’s handling of the encampment and students’ arrests.

Sunday evening, approximately 100 organizers went directly to Ryan’s residence at Carr’s Hill, chanting for the president to “drop the charges” against arrested demonstrators. Ryan and Provost Ian Baucom were notably absent during the VSP raid, only issuing statements hours after the scene was declared stable by UVA Emergency Management. As of press time, UVA has not issued any additional public statements regarding the encampment or police action on Grounds.

A heavy police presence was deployed to break up the demonstration at the University of Virginia on Saturday.

Protesters used water to aid those hit with chemical irritants employed by police dispersing the encampment.

CULTURE

FRIDAY 5/10

PHIN THIS POST

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the third annual VeryAsian VA Celebration returns to Charlottesville this May to shine a spotlight on Asian American culture, community, and creativity. As part of the festivities, C’ville supergroup Afro Asia performs Thai tunes blended with funk, jazz, and blues for Fridays After Five. Born out of a recording project that transitioned into a live band, the group’s sound centers around Jay Pun’s picking on the phin (pronounced “pin”), a traditional instrument from northeast Thailand. These high-energy jams with southeast Asian influences will inspire you to move, as old friends come together to create incredible new music. Free, 5:30pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

TUESDAY 5/14

STEAL THIS SHOW

Hailing from D.C. with trip-hop and acid jazz roots, producer-duo Thievery Corporation (Rob Garza and Eric Hilton) have increasingly incorporated pan-global sounds into their electronic-based sets over the past 25 years. With live instrumentation and vocals, their stage performances have garnered massive praise for shows imbued with eccentric yet complementary stylings. Whether a particular song is saturated with bossa nova, reggae, hip-hop, or Afrobeat influences, the vibes are always soulful—and made for the people of Earth en masse. With themes of politics and protest woven throughout their oeuvre, Thievery Corporation have amassed an enormous following, and this second show added by popular demand proves it. $40–65, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

FRIDAY 5/10 & SUNDAY 5/12

ROLL OVER (TO)

BEETHOVEN

Whether you know him as Schroeder’s idol in the “Peanuts” strips, a time-traveling buddy of Bill and Ted’s, or as a lovable St. Bernard causing canine chaos, you’ve probably heard of Beethoven by now. And with good reason; his arrangements are ubiquitous. This week, The Oratorio Society of Virginia presents a concert celebrating the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.You’ve heard selections from this symphony across pop culture, from A Clockwork Orange to Die Hard to Sister Act 2. Now, hear soaring soloists, along with an incredible chorus and accomplished orchestra, perform this classic live and in concert. $10–40, 7:30pm Friday. Grisham Hall at St. Anne’s-Belfield, 2132 Ivy Rd. $10–40, 3:30pm Sunday. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. oratoriosociety.org

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Wednesday 5/8 music

Berto and Matt. Latin guitar night. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Jim and Juice. Murder ballads, country classics, and good times with Jim Waive and Jen Fleisher. Free, 7pm. Blue Moon Diner, 606 W. Main St. bluemoondiner.net

Open Mic Night. Open to all the musicians, poets, and everyone in between. Hosted by Nicole Giordano. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St.

classes

Paint + Sip. Learn a variety of techniques and skills to render a floral bouquet. Paint, sip, repeat. $38, 6pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarm andwinery.com etc.

Bingo. Free to play, fun prizes. Free, 6pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

Steel Magnolias 35th Anniversary. A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon where a group of women share a close bond and welcome her into the fold. Free, 7pm. Regal Cinema Stonefield, 1954 Swanson Dr. regmovies.com

SuperFly Run Club. Run around the city, then enjoy $5 pints. Free, 6pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superfly brewing.com

Three Colors: White A Polish man takes revenge on his duplicitous ex-wife in this 1994 dark comedy. $10, 6pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Thursday 5/9 music

Berto and Vincent. Blending wild flamenco rumba guitars with Latin and Cuban influences. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

Dar Williams. Pop folk singer-songwriter weaves stories of trials and triumph. $37-40, 8pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Hawthorne Heights. Iconic emo act brings their “Behind the Tears Tour” to Charlottesville. $30-39, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com/

Jesse’s House. Jesse Fiske and friends play rock and rockabilly originals. Free, 6pm. Blue Moon Diner, 606 W. Main St. blue moondiner.net

Music Bingo. Listen to your favorite music, match the songs to the titles on your music bingo cards, and win great prizes. Free, 6pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

stage

National Theatre Live in HD: Vanya Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. $1216, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

classes

Teens Intro to Sewing. Calling all teens who want to learn how to sew their own clothes. Ages 13+. $120, Thursday, 4:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.com etc.

Bent Theatre Improv. A hilarious evening of improv comedy where you make the show by shouting out suggestions. Free, 7pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Dart Night. Double elimination games with $1-off pints. Free, 6pm. Decipher Brewing, 1740 Broadway St. decipherbrewingco.wixsite.com

Native Shrub and Vine Hike. Explore the native shrubs and vines of this area. Learn about their benefits to the ecosystem and ways to incorporate them into your landscape. Free, 5:30pm. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

Friday 5/10

music

Beethoven’s 9th at 200. Featuring guest soloists, orchestra, and chorus celebrating the 200th anniversary of the premiere of Beethoven’s iconic 9th symphony. $10-40, 7:30pm. Grisham Hall, St. Anne’s Belfield School, 2132 Ivy Rd. oratoriosociety.org

Fridays After Five: Afro Asia. Afro Asia brings Charlottesville luminaries together to dive into a high-energy funk music style that was popular in Thailand in the 1970s. Free, 5:30pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

John Kelly. Local singer-songwriter with more than two decades of solo acoustic performing experience. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Mayday. Four-part pop rock band with soul-infused sounds. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Pecos & The Rooftops. A signature heavy blend of lowdown country and classic rock. $25-30, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jefferson theater.com

Zuzu’s. New Orleans trad jazz, vineyard views, gleaming marble tasting room with two porches at the magical, art-filled world of Merrie Mill. Free, 5:30pm. Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard, 594 Merrie Mill Farm, Keswick. merriemillfarm.com

dance

Sunset Soirée. Signature DJs ‘60s Dance Party with Two Brothers Southwestern Grill. Free, 6pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com

stage

Motherhood Out Loud You don’t have to be a mother to relate to and enjoy this play—you just have to know a mother … or have seen one in the wild. $15, 8pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St. Barboursville. fourcp.org

words

Author Event: Sofia Samatar. The author reads from her new science fiction novel, The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain A conversation with writer Alix E. Harrow will follow. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com etc.

Music Bingo. Play bingo with your friends while listening to music you love. $5, 7pm. Cunningham Creek Winery, 3304 Ruritan Lake Rd., Palmyra. cunninghamcreek.wine River View Farm Tour. Learn about the lives and work of the Carr/Greer family and their contribution to the local community. Free, 2pm. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

The Comedy Showcase. A night of hilarity with headliner TJ Ferguson. Featuring Khalid Johnson, host Mitchell Paige, plus Tyler Rich, Amberjack Hendrix, and Jen Xu. $12-40, 8pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Saturday 5/11 music

408. A wild blend of turn-of-the-millennium pop-punk and modern pop, hip-hop, and EDM. $18-23, 7:30pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesouthern cville.com

804 Band. Upbeat and fun. Gather your friends and family for live music that you’ll want to dance to. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwood farmandwinery.com

Ben Mason. Local singer-songwriter with an expansive repertoire of originals and covers alike. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

Berto Sales. Sounds of Brazil, Spain, and Latin America. Unique fingerpicking style and contagious energy will have you tapping your feet. Free, 11am. Tavern & Grocery, 333 W. Main St. tavernandgrocery.com

Blue Ridge Chamber Orchestra. A classical string ensemble of roughly two dozen regional musicians. Free, 3pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 W. High St. christchurch cville.org

Chamomile and Whiskey. American roots music with an electrified twist. With special guest Devon Sproule. $14-17, 5pm. Rivanna River Company, 1518 E. High St. rivanna rivercompany.com

C’ville Jazz Congregation. A collective of local musicians putting a new spin on jazz standards. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Jimmy O. Toe-tappin’ musical stylings of your favorite Motown, funk, and blues tunes. Free, 6pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvineyards.com

Joey Abarta. Live music performed on the Irish bagpipes. Featuring Brightwood (harp, flute, fiddle) and BRIMS dancers. $20, 7pm. Charlottesville Waldorf School, 120 Waldorf School Rd. brimstunes.org

Porch Dogs. Rock, pop, oldies, and country. You name it, they play it. Free, 1pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

Queeraoke. A place where anyone and everyone can belt out their favorites. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St.

The Nashville Nights Band. An entertaining and energetic ‘90s country show, covering all of your favorite down-home hits of the decade. 18+. $20-25, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

The Pollocks. Batesville’s house band not only brings it—they burn it down. Come thirsty and wear your dancing shoes. $15, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

The Wavelength. Vintage rock music and mayhem. Free, 10:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskey jarcville.com

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Saturday 5/11

We Are Star Children. Nine-piece “adventure pop” band with blazing horns and synth over a surging rhythm section. With special guests Films on Song. Free, 7pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. prnbrewery.com

Mint Springs Trail 5K. Experience the beautiful trails as this challenging course winds up and down the mountain. Free, 8am. Mint Springs Park, 6659 Mint Springs Park, Crozet. cvilleareatrailrunners.org

Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary Meet and Greet. Meet the animal ambassadors from this wildlife rehabilitation organization. Free, 1pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarle ciderworks.com

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For more information, please contact: Jane Hammel at Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty 717-575-9019 • jhammel@frankhardy.com

stage

Met Live in HD: Madama Butterfly Soprano Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut) tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. $20-26, 1pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Met Op: Madama Butterfly Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Free, 12:30pm. Regal Cinema Stonefield, 1954 Swanson Dr. regmovies.com

Motherhood Out Loud See listing for Friday, May 10. $15, 8pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org

words

Author Event: Julia Ridley Smith. An evening with the author, who will read from her debut story collection Sex Romp Gone Wrong, followed by a conversation with writer Jody Hobbs Hesler. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

classes

Basics of Modern Calligraphy. Learn the proper brush strokes and techniques of calligraphy with the help of practice sheets, and show off your skills with a postcard craft. Ages 12+. $25, 4:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Crochet for Beginners. Learn the basics. Leave with a bamboo crochet hook and a small crocheted washcloth. Ages 12+. $25, 10:30am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Felt Floral Workshop. Learn to make a focal flower and secondary florals and foliage, tied together in small jars. $35, 2:30pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Find Some Zen Sound Bath. Join musician Karianne Michelle for an experience that will leave you feeling calmer and at ease. $30, 11am. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Make-your-own Cookie Bouquet. Decorate gorgeous flower cookies and arrange them into a delicious, edible bouquet. $55, 1pm. Hazy Mountain Vineyard & Brewery, 240 Hazy Mountain Ln., Afton. hazy-mountain.com

Wax Resist Watercolor Mosaic. A beginning watercolor class exploring and experimenting with a combination of wax resist and paint. Ages 10+. $30, 2pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.com

etc.

Hospice of the Piedmont 5K Run/Walk. Join runners and walkers of all abilities for a fun and healthy way to support this community nonprofit. $25-40, 8am. Keswick Hall & Golf Club, 701 Club Dr., Keswick. keswick.com

Join or Die A free film screening and discussion about America’s decline in community life and what we can do about it. Free, 7pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

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

Sunday 5/12

music

Highway to Rock. A one-of-a-kind performance program designed to help young musicians learn how to play in a band. $10, 12:30pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesouthern cville.com

Jazz Connection. Jazz quartet playing jazz standards with occasional originals and occasional guest performers. Free, 6pm. Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave. kardinal hall.com

Jospé Quartet. Celebrate Mother’s Day with live jazz and Popitos Pizza. Free, 1pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com

Matthew 25. Second annual Central Virginia Blues Society Gospel and Blues Jam. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glass housewinery.com

Pat Anderson. Oklahoma-born, Virginia-raised singer-songwriter who’s a real roots rocker. Celebrate mom with wine and music. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvine yards.com

Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends. Celebrated flute makers play fine renditions of classic Irish tunes. Free, 2:30pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

stage

Motherhood Out Loud See listing for Friday, May 10. $15, 2:30pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org

classes

Cyanotype 101. Learn the cyanotype process, an early form of photography that uses light-sensitive paper and shadows to create stunning, bright blue images. Ages 8+. $30, noon. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

Mother’s Day Bouquet Bar. Create a beautiful custom bouquet for the special moms in your life with Leap Frog Flower Farm. $35, 1pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholmvineyards.com

etc.

Developmental Darts. Open to dart throwers of all skill levels...or anyone who just wants to learn the basics. Free, 1pm. Decipher Brewing, 1740 Broadway St. decipherbrewingco.wixsite.com

Mother’s Day Hope Grows Celebration. An annual celebration to benefit Camp Holiday Trail’s year-round program to provide camp experiences to children and teens with medical needs. Free-$150, 3pm. King Family Vineyard, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet. kingfamilyvineyards.com

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Monday 5/13 music

Berto and Vincent. An evening of Spanish rumba and Latin guitar with Berto Sales and Vincent Zorn. Free, 6:30pm. South and Central Latin Grill, 946 Grady Ave., Ste. 104. southandcentralgrill.com

Dirty Honey. Los Angeles-based country punk quartet brings their “Can’t Find The Brakes Tour” to C’ville. $27-32, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com etc.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia. Compete with teams of up to six people for chances to win gift cards. Hosted by Audrey. Free, 6:30pm. Decipher Brewing, 1740 Broadway St. decipherbrewingco.wixsite.com

Little Naturalists. Bring your 3–5-year-old out to Ivy Creek to introduce them to nature and get them exploring the trails. Free, 10am. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivy creekfoundation.org

Trivia Night. Prepare for fierce competition and big laughs. Hosted by Brandon “The Trivia Guy” Hamilton. Free, 6pm. Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery, 154 Winery Ln., Leon. princemichel.com

Tuesday 5/14 music

The Arrhythmics. Enjoy the vocal-only tunes of the University of Virginia Medical School’s a capella group. Free, 4pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

Chamber Music Concert. The Youth Orchestras of Central Virginia share dynamic chamber music performances by students and faculty, covering everything from Haydn to Mario Brothers. Free, 6:30pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

Josh Mayo and The House Sauce. Charlottesville staples take the stage to play live originals and classic covers. Free, 10pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Karaoke. Sign up and sing your favorite songs. Hosted by Thunder Music. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St.

Thievery Corporation. Genre-defying electronic music from veteran performers incorporating tastes of international cultural styles without ever falling into the trap of cultural appropriation. $40-65, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com

Vincent Zorn. Vincent Zorn performs solo, wild flamenco rumba. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com etc.

Bingo. Five rounds of the brew-tiful game of bingo. $20, 6pm. Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery - Charlottesville, 520 Second St. SE. threenotchdbrewing.com

Geeks Who Drink Trivia. Good trivia, good times. Free, 7pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com

Marnie Mystery woman Tippi Hedren sees red when her boss (Sean Connery) blackmails her into marriage in Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological shocker. $7, 6pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Music Bingo. Prizes to be won. Hosted by King Trivia. Free, 7pm. SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing.com

Get fresh

SoCal band Dirty Honey cranks out reframed classic rock

By Thomas Crone arts@c-ville.com

Dirty Honey doesn’t rehash tired old rock.

Rather, live shows and last year’s second album, Can’t Find The Breaks, finds the Southern California rock ‘n’ roll band injecting propulsion, youthful energy, and a new spin on sound that is rooted in the ’60s.

“To have people say that they feel like what we’re doing is fresh, I think that’s a high honor, to be fresh in a world where we’ve already had psychedelic blues,” says guitarist John Notto. “We’ve had ’70s commercial rock. We had ’80s glam metal. We’ve had ’90s stoner rock. We’ve had rap rock in the late ’90s. We’ve had basically commercialized rock since 2000. It’s almost like what else is there? What has freed us up is we feel like we can be sort of the melting pot of all our influences. And that’s kind of our thing.”

Dirty Honey started its thing in 2017. That’s when Notta, who grew up in Maine, moved to Los Angeles. There he met Marc LaBelle and joined the singer’s band Ground Zero. Adding a couple of new members, the band changed its name to Dirty Honey and largely dropped the covers from their set.

The determinedly independent quartet broke through nationally in 2019, when, with its debut single “When I’m Gone,” it became the first unsigned band to top Bill-

board magazine’s Mainstream Rock Songs in the four decades of the chart’s existence.

That song, and the group’s 2021 self-titled debut album, propelled Dirty Honey into co-headlining clubs with Mammoth WVH, touring Europe, and opening for The Who, Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and Rival Sons, as the band brought its Aerosmith-meets-AC/DC classic rock assault and high energy stage show to multi-generational audiences.

That wide appeal comes in part from the band’s knowledge and absorption of rock history. Notto credits his mother’s record collection and the discoveries he made at 8 or 9 years old, long before he picked up a guitar.

“There were all the Jimi Hendrix originals and only one Led Zeppelin record,” says Notto. “It was Led Zeppelin II, an amazing record to stumble upon. Those guys, the Jimmies were massive. The Allman Brothers were there. But the biggest of the big three is probably Jimmy Page. ... I really am a melting pot of influences. I have so much information because, you know, of the generation I’m part of.

“I love everyone,” says Notto. “Jimmy Page. Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen, Slash. Brian May, and the oddball is Trey Anastasio from Phish.” These influences come up in the riffs that drive Dirty Honey’s songs, a process that Notto calls tricky. “It’s sort of like trying to catch a bird, I think. You do it once. You do it twice. You think you know how to do it and as soon as you get cocky, you miss it.

“You get part of it showing up, putting the work in, and part of it is for me, trying out

fresh approaches,” Notto says. “I think variety is the spice of life for me, and maybe it’s the ADHD, I don’t know.”

Getting those fresh approaches was a process for Lotto.

“Five years ago, I was really analytical about what makes a riff great, what makes a riff engaging, from a musical standpoint,” he says. “I really dissected it down to every beat.

“Then after a while, you know, the technical approach got stale, and so then ‘Won’t Take Me Alive’ came out,” he says. “It was ‘What if I really just want to go into the studio and make music that makes me happy tonight?”

Dirty Honey

The Jefferson Theater May 13

“Won’t Take Me Alive” climbed to No. 7 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart when it was released last fall, and its follow-up single, “Can’t Find The Breaks,” helped to cement Dirty Honey‘s broad audience. Outside of some festival dates, the band is headlining in clubs and theaters rather than taking on opening slots.

“I like playing packed headlining shows,” Notto says. “We can play music longer and we play for fans who came for us. We’re sort of accepted as soon as we get up there. The result is I feel a little freer and put on a great show. ... I mean, we can already hear them screaming for us before we get on stage and it is spilling over,” he says. “You can’t beat that.”

Dirty Honey gained attention in 2019 as an unsigned band for the chart-topper “When I’m Gone,” followed by a nomination for Best New Rock/ Alternative Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2020.

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PUZZLES

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

#1 solution

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BY MATT JONES

ACROSS

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6. Razor guy

11. Really quiet, on sheet music

14. Photoshop creator

15. Damages

16. Before, poetically

17. “Friends” character with a namesake hairstyle

19. Actor Pace

20. Pompousness

21. Co-founder of the Pittsburgh Penguins (with state senator Jack McGregor)

23. “___ Kleine Nachtmusik”

25. Burpee unit?

26. ___ Field (Mets ballpark)

27. 1976 best-seller that opens in The Gambia

29. “Straight, No Chaser” jazz pianist Thelonious

31. English actor who played Tywin Lannister on “Game of Thrones”

38. High points

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42. Mess of a room

43. Nephrologist played by Hugh Laurie

46. Honeycomb locale

47. Mystik Dan, for one

51. Grocer y store area

53. Discover rival

57. Critical hosp. department

58. “Saturday Night Live” alum (2000-2001) who was also on “Mr.Show” and “Arrested Development”

60. Course estimate

61. Prefix with raptor

62. Description of the five theme answers?

65. Flying fox, actually

66. Nebraska’s largest city

67. Actor Rami

68. Shady

69. Clearance events

70. Detroit soul singer Payne

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1. Professional path

2. Barber’s “___ for Strings”

3. ___ Mount ains (Appalachian range)

4. “Frankly,” in texts

5. Look at

6. “Golly!”

7. A la ___

8. “Rocky” character Apollo

9. NAFTA part, briefly

10. Ari Melber ’s network

11. Some exercise bikes

12. Area in a crime drama

13. Cheat at cards, in a way

18. St acks of wax

22. L as in “NATO”?

24. ... and so forth”

28. “Get outta here!”

30. It may have a fob

32. Crossworder’s dir.

33. Wrestler ___ Mysterio

34. “Well ___-di-frickin’dah!”

35. “Music for Airports” musician Brian

36. Char ___ (Cantonesestyle barbecued pork)

37. Morse code symbol

38. “It’s so annoying!”

39. Like the earliest life forms

40. What storm levels may indicate

44. Machinery part

45. Many, many millennia

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50. Cr y of epiphany

52. Misbakes like this one

53. Like some videos

54. Nip it ___ bud

55. Tofu beans

56. Surrealist sculptor Jean

58. Apple co-founder Steve

59. One of the Berenstain Bears

63. “Unbelievable” group of 1991

64. Rower’s paddle

By Rob Brezsny

Gemini

(May 21–June 20): Do you believe there are divine beings, animal spirits, and departed ancestors who are willing and able to help us? If not, you may want to skip this horoscope. I won’t be upset if you feel that way. But if you do harbor such views, as I do, I’m pleased to tell you that they will be extra available for you in the coming weeks. Remember one of the key rules about their behavior: They love to be asked for assistance; they adore it when you express your desires for them to bring you specific blessings and insights. Reach out, Gemini! Call on them.

Cancer

(June 21–July 22): I’m taking a gamble here as I advise you to experiment with the counsel of visionary poet and painter William Blake (1757–1827). It’s a gamble because I’m asking you to exert a measure of caution as you explore his daring, unruly advice. Be simultaneously prudent and ebullient, Cancerian. Be discerning and wild. Be watchful and experimental. Here are Blake’s directions: 1. The road to excess leads to the palace of wisdom, for we never know what is enough until we know what is more than enough. 2. If the fool would persist in his folly, he would become wise. 3. The pride of the peacock is the glory of God. The lust of the goat is the bounty of God. 4. No bird soars too high if it soars with its own wings. 5. Exuberance is beauty.

Leo

(July 23–Aug. 22): Cosmic energies are staging a big party in your astrological House of Ambition. It’s a great time to expand and intensify your concepts of what you want to accomplish with your one wild and precious life. You will attract unexpected help as you shed your inhibitions about asking for what you really want. Life will benevolently conspire on your behalf as you dare to get bolder in defining your highest goals. Be audacious, Leo! Be brazen and brave and brilliant! I predict you will be gifted with lucid intuitions about how best to channel your drive for success. You will get feelers from influential people who can help you in your quest for victory. (PS: The phrase “your one wild and precious life” comes from poet Mary Oliver.)

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Taurus

(April 20-May 20): “Keizoku wa chikara nari” is a Japanese proverb that means “To continue is power.” I propose you make that your motto for the next four weeks. Everything you need to happen and all the resources you need to attract will come your way as long as your overarching intention is perseverance. This is always a key principle for you Tauruses, but especially now. If you can keep going, if you can overcome your urges to quit your devotions, you will gain a permanent invigoration of your willpower.

Virgo

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22): Is it possible to be too smart for your own good? Maybe, although that won’t be a problem for you anytime soon. However, you may temporarily be too smart for some people who are fixated on conventional and simplistic solutions. You could be too super-brilliant for those who wallow in fear or regard cynicism as a sign of intelligence. But I will not advise you to dumb yourself down, dear Virgo. Instead, I will suggest you be crafty and circumspect. Act agreeable and humble, even as you plot behind the scenes to turn everything upside-down and inside-out—by which I mean, make it work with more grace and benefit for everyone concerned.

Libra

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22): In my fairy tale about your life in the coming weeks and months, you will transform from a crafty sleuth to an eager explorer. You will finish your wrestling matches with tricky angels and wander off to consort with big thinkers and deep feelers. You will finish your yeoman attempts to keep everyone happy in the human zoo and instead indulge your sacred longings for liberation and experimentation. In this fairy tale of your life, Libra, I will play the role of your secret benefactor. I will unleash a steady stream of prayers to bless you with blithe zeal as you relish every heart-opening, brain-cleansing moment of your new chapter.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming months, I will encourage you to keep deepening and refining the art of intimacy. I will rejoice as you learn more and more about how to feel close to people you care for and how to creatively deal with challenges you encounter in your quest to become closer. Dear Scorpio, I will also cheer you on whenever you dream

up innovations to propitiate togetherness. Bonus blessings! If you do all I’m describing, your identity will come into brighter focus. You will know who you are with greater accuracy. Get ready! The coming weeks will offer you novel opportunities to make progress on the themes I’ve mentioned.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could offer a workshop on the perks of wobbliness. Your anxious ruminations and worried fantasies are so colorful that I almost hesitate to tell you to stop. I’m wondering if this is one of those rare phases when you could take advantage of your so-called negative feelings. Is it possible that lurking just below the uneasiness are sensational revelations about a path to liberation? I’m guessing there are. To pluck these revelations, you must get to the core of the uneasiness.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During the last 11 months, life has offered you unprecedented opportunities to deepen and ripen your emotional intelligence. You have been vividly invited to grow your wisdom about how to manage and understand your feelings. I trust you have been capitalizing on these glorious teachings. I hope you have honed your skills at tapping into the power and insights provided by your heart and gut. There’s still more time to work on this project, Capricorn. In the coming weeks, seek out breakthroughs that will climax this phase of your destiny.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Naturalist and author Henry David Thoreau declared, “We need the tonic of wildness.” Amen! In my view, you Aquarians especially need this sweet, rugged healing power in the coming weeks. Borrowing more words from Thoreau, I urge you to exult in all that is mysterious, unsurveyed,

and unfathomable. Like Thoreau, I hope you will deepen your connection with the natural world because “it is cheerfully, musically earnest.” Share in his belief that “we must go out and re-ally ourselves to Nature every day. We must take root, send out some little fiber.”

Pisces

(Feb. 19-March 20): I have four questions and homework assignments for you, Pisces. 1. Is there a person in your inner circle who is close to ripening a latent talent that would ultimately benefit you? I suspect there is. What can you do to assist them? 2. Is there a pending gift or legacy that you have not yet claimed or activated? I think so. What would be a good first step to get it fully into your life? 3. What half-dormant potency could you call on and use if you were more confident about your ability to wield it? I believe you now have the wherewithal to summon the confidence you need. 4. What wasteful habit could you replace with a positive new habit?

Aries

(March 21-April 19): When my friend Jessalyn first visited Disneyland as a child, she was smitten by its glimmering, unblemished mystery. “It was far more real than real,” she said. “A dream come true.” But after a few hours, her infatuation unraveled. She began to see through the luster. Waiting in long lines to go on the rides exhausted her. The mechanical elephant was broken. The food was unappetizing. The actor impersonating Mickey Mouse shucked his big mouse head and swilled a beer. The days ahead may have resemblances to Jessalyn’s awakening for you. This slow-motion jolt might vex you initially, although I believe it’s a healthy sign. It will lead to a cleansed perspective that’s free of illusion and teeming with clarity.

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