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THIS WEEK

Hello, Charlottesville! Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. Summer is here! The bugs are buzzing, birds are chirping, and the sun is bearing down on us. (Though, as is typical for Virginia, the weather has dipped back into the 60s a couple times over the past week.) And not to be too much of a killjoy, but I’m not a fan. My black car’s leather interior cooks me in the summer, and I’m not crazy about all the mosquitoes and sweat. But I do enjoy signature summer activities—hitting up swimming pools, roller coasters, ice cream shops, anything to beat the heat— so this week we’re celebrating what we love about summer in the city.

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Our Summer Guide (p. 26), contains a list of 16 things you can do in and around town to seize the season. When you think about summer in Charlottesville, your mind might immediately drift to swimming holes and hiking trails, but have you considered taking a ride in a hot air balloon or stargazing at the Leander McCormick Observatory? How about heading to the Corner while the students are away, or taking in a Tom Sox game? And don’t forget to visit the local farmers’ markets and Fridays After Five, while they’re in full swing. There’s a ton to do around here this summer, so we hope you’ll take advantage of our recommendations.

Now I wonder if I’m being too hard on summer. After all, it wasn’t too long ago that everyone was cooped up indoors amid a pre-vaccine pandemic; I should be grateful that we can go out and gather again in big sweaty masses.—Richard DiCicco

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Good votes no

Rep. Bob Good voted against the negotiated agreement to raise the national debt ceiling last week. While Good opposed the bill due to his frustration with concessions made to gain Democratic support, several Virginia representatives on both sides of the aisle voted no on the measure for a range of reasons. The other Virginia lawmakers who voted against the bill were Republicans Ben Cline and Morgan Griffith and Democrats Bobby Scott and Gerry Connolly.

Super Regional excitement

The Virginia baseball team advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals after defeating East Carolina 8-3 on June 4. The Cavaliers will take on the Duke Blue Devils on June 9 in the first game of the best of three series at noon at Disharoon Park. Tickets for the game sold out quickly, but some student tickets are still available as of June 6. A limited number of tickets may also be available on game day if the visiting-team allotment goes unclaimed.

Area plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board is leading an investigation into an Augusta County airplane crash. Virginia State Police originally learned of a potential crash at 3:50pm on June 4, and located the crash site later that same evening. No survivors were found at the scene, with the NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration advising that there were four individuals aboard the privately owned aircraft, including the pilot. At press time, the investigation is still ongoing, and the names of the individuals on the plane have not been released.

Up for debate

Truth be told

Candidate Kellen Squire has responded to allegations by his primary opponent Amy Laufer that he is anti-choice. The two are facing off on June 20 for the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 55th House of Delegates seat.

Over Memorial Day weekend, Laufer released mailers that said, “Squire’s own words show you can’t trust him to protect reproductive rights.”

Responding to the allegation, Squire said his words were taken out of context from a 2017 campaign in a much more conservative district. His campaign asserts that Squire is an emergency room nurse with progressive positions, and is absolutely proabortion access.

Introducing Kindlewood

Residents of Friendship Court have voted to rename their community Kindlewood.

The renaming is part of a larger zero-displacement redevelopment effort that aims to expand the neighborhood from its current 150 units to housing for 400 families at three tiers of affordability. While the Piedmont Housing Alliance and the National Housing Trust advised on

the project, the idea for a new name came from the resident-led Advisory Committee, and was directed by the community’s Rebranding Committee.

Eighty-five percent of the current community participated in the renaming project. Among the participants was Ezhar Zahid, a youth member of the Rebranding Committee and an 11th-grade student at Charlottesville High School. According to Zahid,

Squire took particular issue with Laufer’s claim that “abortions give [him] nightmares.”

In a tweet addressing the mailers, the nurse shared his traumatic experience with a patient who nearly died due to a ruptured ectopic pregnancy after she could not access abortion care promptly. Squire wrote, “So, yeah. There’s a way someone’s face turns pale as blood pools on the floor that tends to stick with you for quite awhile.”

While the mailers were intended to sway voters away from Squire, many are frustrated with Laufer’s allegedly false portrayal of her opponent. Despite this, Laufer’s campaign is standing behind its claims, stating, “Amy is the only candidate in the race who has always been pro-choice.”

“Many residents proposed something about ‘kinship,’ ‘kindness,’ and ‘togetherness.’”

In a press release announcing the renaming, the PHA said, “Kindlewood reflects the core values of respect, connection, and peace. The name also evokes kindling wood, symbolizing new beginnings, warmth, and a cozy gathering around a home’s hearth.”

“The University of Virginia has a reputation for offering students a world-class education while keeping tuition costs low.”

Friendship Court, seen here in the early stages of construction that will expand it to include housing for 400 families, has been renamed Kindlewood.

55th House District candidate Kellen Squire (left) says his opponent, Amy Laufer (right), took his words out of context in a recent campaign mailer that said the ER nurse is anti-choice.

Candidates convene

State House and Senate hopefuls discuss housing and criminal justice ahead of the primary

By Catie Ratliff reporter@c-ville.com

Candidates for the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates convened for a forum on May 31, three weeks ahead of the primary elections.

Hosted by the Charlottesville Public Housing Association of Residents, the People’s Coalition, and the Legal Aid Justice Center, the event gave candidates for state Senate District 11 and House District 54 an opportunity to discuss housing and criminal justice issues in Virginia.

In the Senate race, Democratic incumbent Creigh Deeds is facing a primary challenge from Delegate Sally Hudson. While Deeds has been involved in local politics for more than three decades, Hudson also has a strong electoral record in Charlottesville, winning her initial primary handily in 2019, and being reelected in 2021 with 78.5 percent of the vote.

The other candidate in the Senate race is Republican Philip Hamilton, who ran against Hudson in 2021. Since Hamilton is running unopposed for the Republican nomination, he will face off against either Deeds or Hudson for the seat in November.

At the forum, Deeds and Hudson spoke about their legislative records and progressive stances, while Hamilton called for major changes to the legislature and the implementation of conservative policies.

On the topic of affordable housing and the role of taxes as a source of funding, Hudson focused on Gov. Glenn Youngkin as a barrier to major tax reforms that would protect lower-income households without giving unneeded tax cuts to higher-income households. Discussing the proposal of major tax cuts, Deeds expressed his deep frustration with the idea, arguing that the current surplus is a product of underfunding in key pro-

grams like school construction: “There is red in my ears, this is a fiscally irresponsible proposal.”

Responding to the same question, Hamilton blamed current issues with housing on the federal government and widespread inflation, but did mention that housing could be funded with money from the privatization of ABC stores and the legalization of marijuana.

On the House side, Democrats Bellamy Brown, Katrina Callsen, and Dave Norris are vying for Hudson’s soon-to-be vacated seat. All three are major players in Charlot-

tesville politics, and drew upon their experience in their pitches to candidates.

Norris has been involved with local politics the longest, previously serving as Charlottesville’s mayor and a city councilor, and is active with several local nonprofits. As the founding executive director of PACEM, Nor-

ris is passionate about affordable housing. At the forum, he argued that over incarceration must be addressed as part of the housing crisis, with funding shifted toward housing.

Charlottesville native Brown previously served as chair of the Police Civilian Oversight Board and as the city’s minority business commissioner. When asked about his time with the PCOB, Brown emphasized that his work with the board, and the creation of a new ordinance under his leadership, protects Charlottesville residents. He also spoke about how the legacy of slavery and discrimination continues to impact people of color through incarceration.

Coming to the area to attend UVA, Callsen quickly became involved in local politics, and currently serves as Charlottesville’s deputy city attorney and as the chair of the Albemarle County School Board. Arriving at the forum late in a graduation robe, Callsen quickly engaged the audience by sharing how attacks on education and women’s rights drew her to run for office, and spoke about the “need for strong, compassionate people in Richmond.” When asked what her top priorities would be, Callsen spoke about the urgent problem of mass incarceration in the state.

While many of the candidates’ priorities and responses overlapped, the forum highlighted the potential solutions and need for action on housing and criminal justice. The city has been grappling with the rising cost of housing and the ensuing housing crisis for years, but it remains an ongoing problem. Similarly, police reform has been a longtime priority in Charlottesville, but there is more work to be done.

For those still undecided about who to cast their ballot for in the June 20 primary, a recording of the forum in its entirety can be found on the Legal Aid Justice Center Facebook page (facebook.com/ LegalAidJusticeCenter).

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Why Gov. Glenn Youngkin is sending mixed messages about 2024

By Catie Ratliff

Since his successful gubernatorial campaign, political commentators have speculated about Gov. Glenn Youngkin running for president. While Youngkin has repeatedly said he will not campaign for the 2024 Republican nomination, a recent ad by the Spirit of Virginia PAC and reported meetings with potential donors has raised questions about whether the governor is truly out of the race.

Posted by Youngkin on Twitter on May 18, the ad opens with him saying “it’s pretty overwhelming to contemplate the future of America,” and calling on the legacy of Ronald Reagan. The video has many of the classic markers of a presidential campaign, including a call to action against the current administration. Youngkin does not mention Virginia in the ad specifically, instead he speaks to Americans more broadly. However, the governor has insisted for months that he is focused on Virginia and this year’s state legislature elections.

“I’m not expecting him to jump in,” says J. Miles Coleman from the UVA Center for Politics. “You don’t just get into a presidential race willy-nilly if you’re a serious candidate.” Coleman points out that Youngkin would be at a serious disadvantage if he entered the race late, but would have difficulty entering sooner due to the upcoming Virginia legislative elections.

Unless there is a major shakeup with current frontrunners—former president Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis—Coleman thinks Youngkin will probably stay out of the 2024 race. But there are definite benefits to Youngkin’s mixed messaging.

“By not totally shutting down whether [he is] in or not, [Youngkin is] giving himself some mechanism to stay in the headlines,” says Coleman. Staying in the news gives him the opportunity to increase his national name recognition and better position himself for future races. “2028 seems like it is a long time away, but in politics … there is always another election.”

Additionally, Youngkin’s current messaging prepares him for a last-minute entrance into the race if it later becomes viable. “He’s Republicans’ roundly palatable guy, there is something for every faction

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to like,” says Coleman about reports that supporters are encouraging Youngkin to enter the Republican presidential primary. While Youngkin is not a primary candidate, his impact on the field and Republican messaging has been massive. The Virginia governor’s campaign on parental rights and critical race theory has been mirrored by many of the current candidates. Most notably, DeSantis hired several key figures from Youngkin’s campaign for his own presidential run.

Here in Charlottesville, Youngkin’s platform can be most directly witnessed through his appointments to the UVA Board of Visitors. By appointing figures like Bert Ellis, the governor is undermining the viability of progressive policies, including diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Prior to joining the BOV, Ellis was a staunch critic of it and its support of DEI initiatives at UVA, saying that the school is “already diverse.”

“If I were Youngkin … I would focus like hell on my legislative elections,” Coleman says. “If he goes the 2028 route, he better hope that … whoever the Republican nominee is loses to Biden. If he has to wait eight years, he’s really irrelevant.”

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Buying out?

Neighbors of a 245-unit Rivanna River apartment complex hope city will purchase the land

By Sean Tubbs

At the recent Rivanna River Fest held on privately owned open space that meanders with the waterway, several organizations staffed booths to promote their activities to passersby. However, two affiliated groups seeking to prevent the development of a 245-unit apartment complex on that property had their own table set up just outside the boundary line.

“We’re standing down the footpath that we as a neighborhood really like to use off of Caroline Avenue that leads down to the Rivanna River path,” said Rebecca Reilly, president of the recently formed Circus Grounds Preservation Corporation and the less formal No Floodplain Buildings.

The project known as 0 East High Street will require placement of 15 feet of fill dirt to elevate the building foundations project out of the floodplain. Until recently, much of the property had been designated as “floodway,” which would have prevented any development, but the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently agreed to a revision of the map.

Reilly and others are hoping City Council will find a way to purchase the land.

“This is happening on a piece of land that people really enjoy using,” Reilly says. “The Rivanna River Company is on this same piece of property, and the community really loves the events that they put on and the access to the river, and if this proposal goes through, it is likely that would all be heavily impacted.”

Reilly says her group is concerned that changing the contours of the floodplain will cause flooding downstream. She points out that the new draft zoning map would dramatically reduce the number of units that could be built on the land.

“It appears there is an attempt at shoving in as much development in this piece of land as possible before the zoning is enacted,” Reilly says.

City staff have issued a preliminary denial three times, but under state law must approve a site plan if it meets all of the technical details. Reilly is pushing for the plan to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. In particular, she wants them to review whether public roads in this location are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

“Our Comprehensive Plan is very clear that we’re trying to protect our riverfront,” Reilly says.

The property is owned by an entity associated with developer Wendell Wood, but under contract for Seven Development to purchase it. The main 20-acre parcel has an assessed value of $732,100. In February, City Council agreed to get an appraisal of the land to find out what the market rate would be.

“We are hopeful that the city would be interested in purchasing it as well or that our group could help fundraise to make it a public space,” Reilly says.

The appraisal is complete and the city is so far being quiet.

“The appraisal is [Freedom of Information Act] exempt as a working document of the city manager,” says Deputy City Manager Sam Sanders. “Details will be released as City Council eventually considers any action that might include a possible purchase.”

Sanders says the city is studying the issue carefully before proceeding.

Bo Carrington of Seven Development says he would be willing to have a conversation about the city or another entity purchasing the land, but believes the development his company is proposing would be the best for the community.

“Our most recent submission for the 23acre property proposes a by-right development with 7.5 acres of residential development, four acres of dedicated park land, a trailhead parking lot, and a public access easement for the public to enjoy the trail and river,” Carrington says.

City staff are now reviewing that fourth submission and will provide comments by July 14.

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1904 manor home on 753 acres. Grand center hall floor plan. Great land, streams, and ponds. 48-stall horse barn, indoor riding, paddocks, and trails. 25 miles from UVA. MLS#638899 $6,295,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 or Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

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317-acre estate that has it all: location, views, water, stunning main residence, event center and more! 15+ acre lake is centered among lush rolling fields of rich grass and a spectacular 5-BR home with heart pine floors, 4 FP, study, and unparalleled views. 25 minutes west of Charlottesville in Greenwood, this exceptional property is a one-of-a-kind, not to be replicated, gem. Also includes a large metal barn, log cabin, stunning party barn and a 2-BR cottage. Additional acreage available. MLS#631962 $8,875,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 or Court Nexsen, 646.660.07000

MILL HOUSE

Former house of noted local architect Floyd E. Johnson, on the banks of Totier Creek. Thoughtfully renovated and expanded, 5-BR, 3 full and 2 half BA. Guest house, 2-bay garage, pool, equipment shed plus 130 acres of open and wooded land. MLS#639196

$2,745,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

RED HILL

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22-acre equestrian property, 12 miles from Charlottesville, features a completely renovated 8,575± fin. sf residence nestled on a knoll overlooking the pool and the Mechums River and captures a magnificent view of the Blue Ridge Mtns. MLS#640137

$3,195,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

HATTON RIDGE FARM

175 acre grazing farm with 2/3 mile frontage on the James River. 4-5-BR, brick Georgian home, c. 2000. Fertile James River bottomland for gardens, plus many recreational uses. MLS#632477 $2,495,000 Also available with 278 acres. MLS#634311

$3,495,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

WOODLANDS ROAD

Stunning 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with 4,115 fin.sq.ft. of immaculate living space situated on over 2 pristine & landscaped acres only 5 miles west of the City of Charlottesville. MLS#641366

$1,350,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

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 with 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

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Historic and stately home with kitchen/family room, living room, dining, 3-bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and primary suite. Colonnades with bedrooms, offices. Detached cottage. Log cabin. MLS#640918

$1,985,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 or Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

GREEN ACRES

Pastoral views from this 3-bedroom brick home set on over 159 acres in Southern Albemarle. Ideal for farming with fenced pastures and ample water sources. Property is not under easement and has 4 division rights. MLS#630428 $1,685,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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GREENFIELDS FARM

Wonderful 3.5 acre waterfront parcel behind renowned Keswick Hall in the gated and picturesque Keswick Estate. Bring your own architect and builder. Located 5 miles from Martha Jefferson Hospital and 10 miles from UVA. MLS#641712

$540,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

NORTH GARDEN

Lovely, partially open 2-acre lot with 3-bedroom ranch style home. Attached 2-car carport, spacious family room, DR, large kitchen and baths. A large creek runs across the back, plus a storage building. ML#641330 $337,500 Steve McLean 434.981.1863 or Court Nexsen 646.660.0700

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Beautiful building lot - 3.3 acres, fronting on a quiet paved county road. Land is mostly in pasture, some woods, creek and elevated homesite with panoramic views of mtns., pond, and surrounding pastoral area. Less than a mile to Harris Teeter at Crozet. MLS#636349 $450,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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 wellpriced parcel. MLS#621178 $189,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

FRAYS MILL

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

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

MURPHY’S CREEK FARM

Wonderful gently rolling parcel of land with just under 26 acres, 18 miles south of Charlottesville. The land is wooded (mostly hardwoods) with an elevated building site, stream/creek, total privacy, and long road frontage. MLS#619394 $229,500 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

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

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GREENTREES

Great building lot in Ivy! Over 2.5 acres less than 6 miles to Charlottesville and UVA. Your future dream home could sit on this beautiful, wooded land, the perfect combination of country and city access. Murray Elementary School District. MLS#634897

$165,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

5-acre lot with mature hardwoods. Great opportunity to build with no HOA. Private building site amongst beautiful woods. Located between Free Union and Earlysville but so convenient to Charlottesville & UVA. MLS#621177 $119,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

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

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Quintessential Brick Georgian sited on over 88 Acres near the Heart of Charlottesville, in Albemarle County.

Upon entry you are met with the stunning visual of rolling hills, Impressive Brick Manor Home & All expectations of the views of the Blue Ridge. Property features Miles of Trails touring the estate; 6/10ths of a mile along the South Fork of the Rivanna. Enjoy your private outdoors. Natural Beaches, a Campsite Area, Hunting, Fishing and Entertaining in your Saline Infinity Pool, Pickleball Court, Impressive garden, Stocked Pond & endless possibilities. Sprawling Main Level Living at its finest. 7 Bedrooms, 9.5 Bathrooms, Sauna,Dual Master Baths & Cedar Closet,

122 JEFFERSON HWY

Timber Oaks Subdivision is a shovel ready Mixed-Use Development with a Variety of Housing types as well as 2 Commercial Blocks on Route 33.Conceptual Plans include 2 Entrances; 2 Phases & 3 Blocks. From Route 33 the Commercial block is located at the entrance followed by a Higher Density Residential Block and then Lower Density Single Family Block at Pine Ridge Dr Entrance. This also includes almost 4 acres for Green Space (IE: Park; Playground; Tree Preservation Area). Opportunity Awaits!

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A DREAM HOME IS GREAT, BUT THE RIGHT ONE IS BETTER. Let

NEAR ALBEMARLE HS $324,900

Bev Nash 434-981-5560

• End of row townhouse

• 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 half baths

• 1,386 sf of living space plus a 493 sf basement

• Family room with a fireplace and glass doors

• Rear screen porch looking across a creek to woodlands

• We are freshly painted with new basement flooring

• Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Natural Gas Heat

• Bedroom, Bath, & Second Kitchen in Basement

Bev Nash 434-981-5560

• 5.5 acres. 145 feet of road frontage

• Just reduced and motivated

• On Rt 20 south of Monticello HS

• Mostly cleared land ready to bush hog

• Survey on file, no HOA or restrictions

1105 CARLTON AVE

Rachel Burns 434 760-4778

• Brick Manor Home with views of the Blue Ridge while only 4 miles from Downtown

• Natural Beaches, a Campsite Area, Hunting, Fishing and Entertaining in your Saline Infinity Pool, Pickleball Court, Impressive garden, Stocked Pond & endless possibilities.

• 7 Bedrooms, 9.5 Bathrooms, Sauna,Dual Master Baths & Cedar Closet, Game Room, Sun Drenched Gym with Sunning Patio.

DR $799,900

Lori Click 434-326-7593

• Commercial property in the heart of Belmont. Property consists of three city lots, .31 acres with a 3420 sq ft commercial building on lots 1 and 2. Zoned B-3 currently, slated as CX-3 in the draft of the new city zoning ordinance. There is three phase electricity to the building. The main level is currently a workshop and storage space. The second floor has been finished with a kitchenette, conference space and office.

FLUVANNA

Dan Corbin 434-531-6155

• Wonderful Home in Earlysville

• 4100+ sq ft, 4/5 Bedroom, 4 Bath

• Huge Master Suite / Bath, 2 Walk ins

• New Roof 2021, Granite, Hardwoods, Deck

• 12 mi to UVA, 2 mi Broadus Wood, 8 mi to Airport

• Privacy in Hickory Ridge on 2+ ac, MUST SEE

• MLS 637801

• Lakefront living at it’s finest in a spacious, well maintained custom home

• 5 Bedrooms/3 Baths located at Lake Monticello

• Living

Candice van der Linde 434-981-8730

• Renovated & Move in Ready Ranch on 4 Acres.

• HUGE 24 X 31 Garage with LIFT; steel exterior, concrete foundation 8” deep under lift & 5” deep elsewhere. Separate 120 AMP to garage

• Creek runs through the property from a natural spring.

• The owners to show good faith are offering a HomeWarranty up to $500 with acceptable offer. Come see this private property today!

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600 S ATLANTIC AVE $4,990,000 VIRGINIA BEACH

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2425 BELVUE RD $529,000 WAYNESBORO TONY GIRARD (434) 249-1674

4561 N LEE HWY $950,000 FAIRFIELD SUSAN PERKINS (540) 460-4397

241 RETRIEVER RIDGE DR $535,000 GORDONSVILLE GERRI RUSSELL (434) 531-9581

3515 RICHMOND RD $485,000 KESWICK JAY REEVES (434)

5631 WAYLAND DR $374,900 CROZET STEVE WHITE (434) 242-8355

1605 OLD BALLARD RD $1,225,000 CHARLOTTESVILLE KATELYN MANCINI (703) 203-3388

VALLEY RD $425,000 AFTON

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16 things to do before Labor Day H O T

BY RICHARD DICICCO

Summer’s about to kick into high gear, and to help you avoid the risk of FOMO, we’ve put together a list of must-dos before the leaves start to turn.

Pack a picnic

Charlottesville’s many vineyards and cideries (cider houses?) are the perfect venues for laying out a blanket and enjoying the view with some bevies and cheeses, meats, and other treats. Bring your own charcuterie board to Potter’s Craft Cider, Blenheim Vineyards, or Hazy Mountain (to name a few!), or partake in what’s on offer on-site (hello, food trucks). There’s nothing like sipping cider or wine straight from the source.

Go soak yourself

Take the plunge at one of the area’s many watery attractions, like Mint Springs or Chris Greene Lake. Or head to Sugar Hollow and hike to Snake Hole or Blue Hole, and cool off with a refreshing dip once you get there. If you’ve got kids in tow, take them to one of Parks & Rec’s outdoor spray grounds: Tonsler Park, Forest Hills, Belmont, or Greenleaf.

TAKE A HIKE

Bring a partner—or a book from a public library—and hit the many trails open to nature-lovers around the city and nearby counties. Get lost (but not too lost) at Ragged Mountain Natural Area and Walnut Creek Park, or climb Humpback Rocks or another of the challenging ascents on the Appalachian Trail. Take in the scenery with friends, or post up with that book you brought. Just make sure to pack water and dress appropriately: You’ll be walking for a while.

Round the Corner

The Corner is a completely different scene after the students leave for the summer. Behold: Parking! Seating! Silence! Well, not complete silence—it’s still a lively and fun place to shop, eat, and walk, even when it’s not slammed with students. Take this opportunity to enjoy Bodo’s, Roots, and Boylan Heights before you have to endure the endless lines again.

GET HIGH

It’s not just hot air—a balloon ride through our clear blue skies is the stuff that memories are made of. Monticello Country Ballooning, Blue Ridge Balloon, and more can send you soaring over the mountains and Shenandoah Valley. Monticello Country offers sunrise and sunset flights, but keep in mind that

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Hit up the farmers’ markets

All summer long, local vendors bring their seasonal produce, yummy baked goods, mouthwatering meals, and eye-catching arts and crafts to our many area farmers’ markets. You might already be familiar with the Charlottesville City Market and the IX Art Park market, both held on Saturday morning, but did you know about the Saturday Albemarle Farmers’ Market at Hollymead Town Center? Or the Meade Park Farmers in the Park on Wednesday afternoon? There’re plenty of places in and around town to satisfy your craving for fresh produce and style.

REACH FOR THE STARS

On the first and third Fridays of every month, the Leander McCormick Observatory is open to the public for spectacular stargazing. Take in the cosmic sights through clear summer skies via the 26-inch McCormick refractor telescope. You can also hear astronomer presentations and take a tour of the facility. Just make sure to register first (tickets are free).

Enjoy some cold comfort

Pick your own strawberries at Chiles Family Orchards, or buy pre-picked peaches and cherries—and don’t neglect the orchard’s peach ice cream and peach cider donuts. Or, combine the two wit a “dondae,” a sundae topped with a donut. Berries, peaches, and cherries are avail able throughout the summer, so there’s no reason not to savor the flavors.

LISTEN UP

A Charlottesville mainstay for decades, Fridays After Five rocks the Ting Pavilion every week. For a perfect start to your weekend, head to the Downtown Mall after work any Friday through September 8 to enjoy the best musicians the area has to offer (for free!). Plus, meet the volunteers at concession stands who work the event on behalf of local nonprofits.

Flex your green thumb

This is the year you’ll keep all your plants alive—right? Sunny summer days are the perfect time to adopt a green friend. Fifth Season is a great place to pick up plants, seeds, and supplies, or learn from its knowledgeable staff, while the new Plant Based Studio on the Downtown Mall will teach you how to make your own terrariums.

Honorable mentions

☞ Walk the Blue Ridge Tunnel.

☞ Tour the gardens and grounds at Monticello and James Monroe’s Highland.

☞ See a drag show at The Southern or Botanical Fare.

☞ Paddle down the Rivanna.

☞ Enjoy a blockbuster (or an indie gem) in an air-conditioned theater.

☞ Root for the Tom Sox.

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WINE DOWN

WHAT’S DELISH AT LOCAL WINERIES?

CHISWELL FARM WINERY

2020 Rosé

The 2020 Rosé is bright and easy drinking- perfect for these spring days! With a nose of pink carnations and fresh strawberry, it is balanced with bright acidity and light flavors of pink lady apples, starfruit, and strawberry jam. Enjoy on the porch during a nice sunny day, or pair this wine with freshly shucked oysters, grilled asparagus, or roasted chicken.

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.

June 11th – Corks & Collage Series (reservations required)

June 18th – Create your own Terrarium (reservations required)

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 Rosé Trio

This is our fourth vintage of our 100% Chambourcin Gentle Press and Barrel Aged Roses.  The exciting 2022 Gentle Press Rose has aromas of strawberries, cherries and watermelon. With just a hint of natural sweetness combined with a pleasant acidity, this wine is a perfect wine with friends on a lazy afternoon.  The food friendly 2022 Barrel Aged Rose (6 months in neutral oak) pairs well with salmon, crab, chicken, ham and shrimp salad sandwiches.  For those looking for a more traditional style Rose we offer our second vintage of our popular Quintessential Rose. Provence styled made of 100% estate grown cabernet franc with aromas of strawberries and cherries.  Great on its own or with light cheeses.  All three pair well with friends!

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.

June 3rd- Louisa County

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

June 10th - National Rosé Day Join us as we offer for purchase a flight of all 3 of our Rosé wines plus include a keepsake wine glass! Live music and food by Cousins Maine Lobster from 11 –4 pm.

KESWICK VINEYARDS

June 16th- Friday Night Vibes with a Purpose 5-8pm! Live music by the Freightliners, food by the Fantabulous Chef, and June’s purpose will be the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office Foundation

June 17th - Wine Club

Appreciation Day! Not a member? Ask our staff next time you visit! Live music by Vintage Silk + food from Two Brother’s Southwestern Grill

June 24th - Sip’ In Summer by Heart of Virginia Artisans from 11 – 5 pm with live music by Bomar & Ritter

June 30th - Louisa County Parks Friday after Five concert, with live music by Premier Band, and food by Carrie’s Soul Food

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 brunchour 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 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.

June 17th- Salsa Night! (advanced ticket purchase required)

Open Daily from 11- 7pm

6011 E Timber Ridge Rd, Mt Crawford, VA 22841 (540) 234-0505 https://crosskeysvineyards.com/

DUCARD VINEYARDS

2019 Triskele

A welcoming bouquet and wellstructured palate highlight this Bordeaux blend with notes of sweet spices, herbal scents, dark fruit, and black currant with lingering tannins on the finish. This wine is 100% estate grown.

Live music every weekend!

Including a special concert June 17 - we are featuring Scuffletown for their 25th Anniversary Event. On June 11 we will be hosting a book signing with Erin Gifford, the author of Virginia Summits. For Father’s Day we are featuring a bottle of our 2019 Triskele with a Panacea cigar.\

Weekends - Live music all weekend long! Check out our lineup on our website!

June 11th - Virginia Summits

Author Erin Gifford Book Signing

June 18th- Father’s Day music in the mountains with featured cigar pairings

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

2022 Ené

Just in time for summer, we’re proud to announce the release of our first non-alcoholic wine. Perhaps a first for the Monticello Wine Trail? Made from 100% estate grown Vidal Blanc, the 2022 Ené features the same zesty citrus and floral notes as our popular Virginia Verde. Enjoy it on its own, or as a freshly-made lime spritzer available upon request in our tasting room.

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 MarchNovember; check our website and social media for details. Our grapes love it here. We think you will, too.

Upcoming events

June 10th: Salsa Street Grill + Sincerely, Iris Music

June 17th: Popitos Pizza + Sharif Music

June 18th: Father’s Day w/ Salty Bottom Blue Oysters and live music

June 24th: Arepas on Wheels + The Near Passerines Music

Saturday July 1-2nd: Annual Virginia Verde Festival! Celebrating the release of our 2022 Virginia Verde. Salty Bottom Blue oysters will be on-site all day. The Currys take the stage from 4-7pm. Case specials on the Verde, 2021 and 2022 comparison tastings, and more. This is always a fun day at Hark

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.

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

KESWICK VINEYARDS

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!

June 6th- Karaoke at Keswick 4-7 pm

June 17th- Elite Stix Cigar Tent 11-4 pm

June 18th- Father’s day at Keswick with discounts on wine and beer just for Dad!

1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, Virginia 22947 Tasting Room: (434) 244-3341 ext 105 tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com www.keswickvineyards.com

REVALATION VINEYARDS

2022 Radiant

Our 2022 Radiant is available now! Made from Merlot, it is reminiscent of a Provençal Rosé. A wellbalanced wine that can especially be enjoyed during summer and fall and on festive occasions. Notes of wild strawberry and peaches with a distinctive candied fruit aroma and hints of papaya and honeysuckle. Experience it as a part of our tasting flights or by the bottle. 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

June 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.

June 10th & 11th - Arts & Vines @ Revalation. We will be continuing our monthly weekend artist popups at the vineyard. Stop by the vineyard and enjoy a bottle of wine while perusing handcrafted goods from local vendors.

Saturday, June 10thComparative Tasting at the vineyard featuring Cabernet Franc from Muse Vineyards, Fabbioli Cellars, Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, Rosemont Vineyards & Winery, Chisholm Vineyards and Revalation Vineyards with food pairings by Chef Randy Cooper of Provisions Market. Tickets are still available through our website until 6/8.

Friday, June 16th - Jack Leg will be serving their delicious pizza starting at 3pm.

Saturday, June 17th - Yoga at the Vineyard will take place from 10-11 am with Instructor Briana (registration required) and Hog & Hooch will be serving their delicious BBQ starting at 3pm.

Friday, June 23rd - Book Club @ The Vineyard! The discussion will focus on Patrick Modiano’s Missing Person.

Saturday, June 24thComparative Tasting at the vineyard featuring Petit Manseng from Brix + Columns Vineyard, Reynard Florence Vineyard, Fabbioli Cellars, Hark Vineyards, Horton Vineyards, and Revalation Vineyards with food pairings by Chef Paul Diegl of Real Foods. Tickets are still available through our website until 6/22.

Thursday, June 29th - Join us for our first Sip & Learn Lecture at the Vineyard. A Public Remembrance of Civil Rights History with Dr. Judith Reifsteck. 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, VA 22727 540-407-1236

www.revalationvineyards.com

MONDAY 6/12 NAME DROP

From viral success on YouTube to the smash single “See You Again,” Charlie Puth (above) built a name for himself in pop music—and he’s pushing it forward on his current tour The Charlie Live Experience. His third album, CHARLIE, has passed a billion streams and includes songs like “Left and Right,” featuring Jungkook of BTS. “Light Switch” is a headbobbing tune that Puth created using a process he documents on TikTok, in which he combines random noises and sounds created by different objects. Puth is known for his frequent collaborations, and has worked with a range of artists including Wiz Khalifa, Selena Gomez, and James Taylor. $50, 7pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

SATURDAY 6/10

THURSDAY 6/8

*INSERT DAD JOKE*

In his most recent comedy special, David Cross (left) ribs everything from life during the pandemic and the true power of wishes, to euthanizing a pet and the Gettysburg Address. The Emmy Award-winning comedian is currently on the road telling stories and jokes about fatherhood, and a whole lot more, for his Worst Daddy in the World tour. The multi-talented Cross has appeared in “Arrested Development,” Men in Black, Pitch Perfect 2, and Genius: Aretha $38–148, 8pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

EXTRATERRESTRIAL TUNES

Travel to a galaxy far, far away during Pops at the Paramount, a symphonic sci-fi spectacular. The Charlottesville Symphony, led by conductor and music director Benjamin Rous, performs highlights from iconic science fiction film and television soundtracks, including Back to the Future, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, “The Expanse,” Star Trek, “The X-Files,” and more. Out of this world costumes are encouraged. $15–60, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Wednesday 6/7 music

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

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

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

Wavelength trio. Vintage rock and jazzy, bluesy vibrations. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com

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Pictures & Pages. Gordon Avenue children’s librarian Glynis Welte delivers dynamic arts-related story times. Free, 11am. The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, 155 Rugby Rd. uvafralinartmuseum.virginia.edu

Rare Book School Lecture: Reader = Inessential Worker. Leah Price, professor and director of the Rutgers Books Initiative, discusses how COVID-19 has changed the way Americans read. Free, 5:30pm. Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at UVA, 160 McCormick Rd. rarebookschool.org

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The Art of Cocktails. An afternoon of mixology, education, and, most importantly, tasting. $25, 4pm. Quirk Hotel, 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com

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Block Night. An informal session for those interested in the art and craft of book and printmaking. Free, 5:30pm. Virginia Center for the Book, Jefferson School City Center, 233 Fourth St. NW. vabookcenter.org

Pink Flamingos Director John Waters’ breakthrough film stars the legendary Divine as a woman determined to be the queen of trash. $10, 8pm. 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

Wednesday Night Showdown: Trivia. A battle of wits. Free, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesville market.com

Wegman’s Wednesday. Pay what you wish and explore the museum. Free, 9:30am. Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vadm.org

Wind Down Wednesdays. Unwind with acoustic music and a stunning view of the sunset. Free, 6pm. Carter Mountain Orchard, 1435 Carters Mountain Trl. chiles familyorchards.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

Thursday 6/8 music

Baby Jo’s. Live Boogie-boogie. Free, 8pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Berto and Vincent. Wild gypsy rumba and Latin guitar. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. the bebedero.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. thecentercville.org

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

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

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David Cross. Performing the Worst Daddy in The World Tour. $37-147, 8pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Tailgate Thursdays. Enjoy live music by Susie & The Pistols and freshly shucked oysters by Oyster Catcher Sea Farms. Free, 6pm. Stinson Vineyards, 4744 Sugar Hollow Rd., Crozet. stinsonvineyards.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

Friday 6/9 music

Dogwood Tales. With Deau Eyes and Mike Fraizer. $12-40, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. the southerncville.com

Eli Cook Band. Blues, rock, and country. Free, 9:30pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Fridays After Five: The ChickenHeads. With Campbell Road Band. Free, 5:30pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

G.G.R.H. Gilliam, Green, Riggs, and Hall. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Junkyard Jones at Offbeat Roadhouse. The muli-instrumentalist formerly known as Jason Ring. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

Rare Bird Alert. Bluegrass heat. Free, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

Street Beans. The ultimate brass band party. Free, 9:30pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Wavelength. Wine, tunes, and a gorgeous sunset. Free, 5:30pm. Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard, 594 Merrie Mill Farm, Keswick. merriemillfarm.com

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Square Dance Party. Welcome back the Boot Scoot Square Dance Party with Big Silo. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

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Kathleen Grissom: Crow Mary Celebrate the release of Grissom’s new novel. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

Memorial To Enslaved Laborers: Recognizing UVA’s History. A lecture by Kirt von Daacke, assistant dean and professor of history. Free, 1:30pm. The Rotunda Dome Room, UVA Grounds. engagement.virginia.edu

Top Foreign Policy Challenges Facing the U.S. in 2023. Stephen D. Mull discusses current top foreign policy challenges. Free, 3pm. The Rotunda Dome Room, UVA Grounds. engagement.virginia.edu

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Paint & Sip. Instructor Frank teaches you how to create your own work of art. $40, 6:30pm. Mudhouse, 116 10th St. NW. catelyn kelseydesigns.com

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Dazed and Confused. This is it: the ultimate teen film. $8, 8pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Kids Camp: The Bad Guys After a heist gone wrong, Mister Wolf’s crew of notorious misfits is turning a new leaf. $5, 11:30 am. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Saturday 6/10

music

Cheap Whiskey. A blend of country, rock, and blues. Free, 9:30pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436

Downbeat Project and Boxed Lunch. Performing as part of the Rivanna Roots concert series. $14-154, 5pm. Rivanna River Company, 1518 E. High St. frontporchcville.org

In Concert: Ben Arthur and Jon Tyler Wiley. Songs and stories from two musicians. $10, 7pm. Park Street Coffee House, 1200 Park St. derringerdiscoveries.com

Josh Mayo and The House Sauce. Late night tunes. Free, 10:30pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. the bebedero.com

Local Vocals. An eclectic acoustic trio featuring the vocal stylings of Cindy Perfater. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Mushroom for everyone

Frank Hyman on foraging for fungi and meaning

By Sarah Lawson arts@c-ville.com

“You can’t eat ’em if you don’t find ’em. And you can’t find ’em if you’re not outside. I know that’s where I’ll be,” writes Frank Hyman in his latest book, How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Identifying 29 Wild, Edible Mushrooms

An avid outdoors enthusiast, Hyman has foraged for mushrooms since 2004, exploring regions around the world, and is certified to sell wild mushrooms in three U.S. states. Combining that appreciation and expertise with his enduring curiosity and wit, How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying is an easy-to-use, visually compelling, fun-toread book for beginners.

Hyman’s interest in the outdoors can be traced to growing up in the 1960s. He lived in Charlottesville with his family, attending second through fourth grades here, and recalls being one of a group of “boys on bikes who played kickball in the street … dammed up creeks … built forts in the woods, explored the local railroad tracks, and only had to come home when the streetlights came on.” He adds, “Like most people, I woke up each day hungry for breakfast and vitamin D!”

Hyman, a self-taught mushroom forager, now lives in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina, and has worked as a stonemason, woodworker, sculptor, and shrimper. He earned a degree in horticulture and has been an organic farmer, taught foraging classes, and written books on chickens as well as mushrooms. All told, Hyman counts nine avocations that have shaped his life’s work, intentionally foregoing what many would consider a traditional career. A self-proclaimed polymath, Hyman says, “all Homo sapiens are natural polymaths, but in the modern world too many people succumb to the notion that they only have the bandwidth to learn one or two professions in their life.”

“My success in all those activities stems from a commitment I made to myself as a teenager,” he says. “I found most kids kind of uninteresting and promised myself that I would give myself the freedom to go anywhere and do anything that inspired my curiosity. [I] kept that up as an adult and gave myself permission to buy any book, take any class, join any group that revolved around the things I felt enthusiastic about. When you make the choice to follow your curiosity and enthusiasm, you will find it is supremely easy to learn new things.”

In How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying, Hyman emphasizes how foraging

can be done safely by anyone who spends time orienting themselves to the basics. “You don’t have to know the names of every part of a mushroom or every phase of its growth to be a successful mushroom hunter,” he says. Small enough to fit in a fanny pack, the hike-ready guide is arranged around information that a novice will probably be able to visually identify with relative ease.

The mushroom identification section of the book is sorted according to easy-to-discern aspects of mushroom species, including whether they grow on trees or in the ground, and whether they have gills or not. The 29 profiles of specific mushrooms share information about each specimen’s common names, comparable species and look-alikes, and tips for eating, preserving, and farming. Notes about where and when each type of mushroom is most likely to be found are also included, alongside Hyman’s thoughts about strengths and eccentricities of the

species. His humorous anecdotes and unorthodox descriptions—he says a Lion’s Mane mushroom “Looks like Santa. Tastes like crab meat.”—punctuate the guide.

Hyman also shares the popular wisdom that, “There are old mushroom hunters. There are bold mushroom hunters. But there are no old and bold mushroom hunters.” While urging caution and providing tips and tricks to aid in safe foraging, Hyman writes that, “in contrast to the many North Americans who are afraid of mushrooms, millions of foragers all over the world eat wild mushrooms throughout their lives without a problem.” He shares a closer look at the cultural norms that have led to this divide, also offering achievable precautions that any forager should take, for their own safety, that of friends and family who might share in the foraged bounty, and the mushrooms themselves. Indeed, while recommending moderation in foraging, Hyman also stresses that the main threat to mushroom species is not foragers, but rather climate disruption and the development of wild lands.

Filled with colorful images, the book is imbued with Hyman’s appreciation of mushrooms’ power to bring people together and create memorable experiences and meals. Travel stories from Hyman’s own life support this, reflecting the meaning and community that mushroom foraging can cultivate in life.

“One of the great things about foraging anywhere is that the interest in being outdoors and in eating great, fresh food is that those two inclinations seem to screen out 99 percent of the assholes in the world,” he says. “Serious foragers tend to be kind and generous people.”

Frank Hyman will discuss How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Identifying 29 Wild, Edible Mushrooms at New Dominion Bookshop on June 10.

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Join His Holiness, the 34th Menri Trizin, spiritual head of the Bön Buddhist tradition of Tibet, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and other monks to support the orphans and students of the Bön Children Welfare Center in India!

A special evening hosted by Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in support of Tibetan orphans and students at Menri Monastery, India.

Lord Nelson. With Low Water Bridge. $1215, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

Musical Suspects. Matt Horn’s funk and soul band. Free, 10pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com

Pops at the Paramount—Symphonic Scifi Spectacular. Travel to new worlds, distant galaxies, and back to the future with music from your favorite sci-fi films and television shows. $15-59, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. the paramount.net

Wavelength. With special guest Justin Storer on drums and vocals. Free, 10:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com

Will Evans and Angelica X. A night of indie jazz. $15, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

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Celebration of Tales. A day of storytelling. $10-25, all day. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. celebrationoftales.org

Frank Hyman: How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying. Learn about mushrooms with Hyman. Free, 4pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

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

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Creating Non-Traditional Jewelry with Found Objects. Bring your found objects to use in this fun workshop. $155, 10am. McGuffey Art Center, 201 Second St. NW. charlenecross.com

Paint & Sip: Sunflowery Day. Paint, sip, and repeat. $35, 1pm. Carter Mountain Orchard, 1435 Carters Mountain Trl. catelynkelsey designs.com

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Family Program: The Spiders of Ivy Creek. Bring the kids and learn about the spiders of Ivy Creek. Free, 9am. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

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231 Fest. Tastings from the Route 231 Craft Beverage Trail, live music, and more for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. $7-114, noon. Castle Hill Cider, 6065 Turkey Sag Rd., Keswick. 231fest.com

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

Cville Pie Fest. Sample pies and enjoy live music. Free–$5, noon. WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

Descendants Day. Enjoy refreshments, music, resources, and stories. Free, 11am. James Monroe’s Highland, 2050 James Monroe Pkwy. highland.org

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Brunch. Put on some makeup, turn up the 8-track, and pull that wig down from the shelf for John Cameron Mitchell’s one-of-a-kind rock musical. $10, 11:15am. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Starry Nights. Music under the stars from Applebutter Soul. $15-78, 6pm. Veritas Vineyards and Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. veritaswines.com

Struggling to blossom

Paul Schrader’s Master Gardener is a challenging, literate drama

By Justin Humphreys arts@c-ville.com

Throughout his career, writer-director Paul Schrader has excelled at creating challenging, dark movies with jagged moral edges and explosive antiheroes. His newest film, Master Gardener, continues in this vein, and offers the kind of demanding, character-driven, literate film that rarely gets made.

The titular gardener is Narvel Roth (Joel Edgerton), chief groundskeeper of the palatial Gracewood Gardens, and lover (on the side) of the gardens’ owner, aging society matron Norma Haverhill (Sigourney Weaver). Roth carries a kind of mark of Cain: His upper torso is heavily tattooed with racist iconography—horrible mementoes of his earlier life as a murderous white supremacist. After testifying against his own racist crew for the FBI, losing his family, and changing his name, he has reinvented himself through gardening. But when Haverhill asks him to take on her troubled grand-niece, Maya (Quintessa Swindell), as an apprentice, his closely guarded existence starts cracking.

Like Roth, Schrader’s antiheroes are usually richly drawn, troubled, and intense. Master Gardener is among what Schrader calls his “man in a room” films: stories of human time bombs imposing something

like order on their lives via diaries, like his Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver. There are countless echoes of Schrader’s earlier works here, including Rolling Thunder and Hardcore Master Gardener harkens back to a richer era in American cinema, when movies’ moral demarcations weren’t drawn as broadly and bluntly as public service announcements. Redemption is heavily overused to describe movie plots, but here, it satisfactorily applies. Never one to make things easy for his audience, Schrader presents a loathsome human being gradually redeeming himself.

But Roth is penitent, and Schrader makes a fascinating, challenging case for even the worst people’s ability to achieve humanity. Some of the most compelling moments are terse flashbacks to Roth’s violent life among neo-Nazis—haunting shots intensified by their juxtaposition with his serenity tending the plants. The garden is eloquently used throughout as a metaphor for human regenerative qualities.

Schrader’s knack for dialogue remains strong, especially the gorgeously written horticultural discussions, which won’t confuse laypeople. The script’s high point is arguably Haverhill’s monologue about a pathetically shining moment in her life that reveals her profoundly dull, spoiled shallowness.

Schrader shoots tight, clean, and unpretentiously in ways that younger studio hacks could learn from. His direction is usually more marked by his skill with actors and dialogue and less by his visual sense, but there are exceptions, including a dream sequence in Master Gardener that delivers some of his most dazzling work since Cat People. The film’s reported budget—around $5 million—makes its many virtues even more impressive.

Weaver shines as the shallow, spoiled socialite, the kind of multidimensional role that

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more actresses over 70 deserve. As Roth’s FBI connection, Esai Morales is impeccably natural. Jared Bankens as a vile drug dealer may be 2023’s scuzziest movie villain.

Master Gardener is not a masterpiece. Certain plot points seemed forced, even during beautifully written scenes, but, overall, it’s an impressive piece of work by a venerable American cinematic talent. Most importantly, it’s a film with a thought-provoking, individualistic vision by a filmmaker who has something to say that’s worth listening to.

Roth is penitent, and Schrader makes a fascinating, challenging case for even the worst people’s ability to achieve humanity.

Master Gardener stars Joel Edgerton and Sigourney Weaver in a story about redeeming past atrocities through gardening.

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Gary Randal. Acoustic sounds. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com

Charlie Puth. Performing The Charlie Live Experience. $50, 7pm. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. tingpavilion.com

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

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Second Sunday Bluegrass Jam. All levels, ages, and instruments welcome. Free, 1pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

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

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Cville Bachata Social Brunch. Learn to bachata, sip on cider, and enjoy food from Arepas on Wheels. Free, noon. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potters craftcider.com

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Rare Book School Lecture: Books in the Comfort Zone. Barbara E. Mundy discusses bicultural Indigenous books and charts the history of the Indigenous book tradition in Mexico. Free, 5:30pm. The Rotunda Dome Room, UVA Grounds. engagement. virginia.edu

Storytime. Storytelling, songs, movement, and bubbles. Free, 10:30am. Ting Pavilion, 700 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vadm.org

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Little Naturalist Program. Bring your 3-5-year-old to start learning and experiencing nature. Free (registration required), 10am. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

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Katharine Schellman with Deanna Raybourn. Join Katharine Schellman in conversation with NYT bestselling author Deanna Raybourn to celebrate Schellman’s new mystery, The Last Drop of Hemlock. Free (RSVP required), 4:30pm. Bluebird & Co., 5792 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. bluebirdcrozet.com

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Paint & Sip: Lakeside Twilight. Paint, sip, and repeat. $35, 1pm. Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery, 8736 Dick Woods Rd., Afton. catelynkelseydesigns.com

Paint & Sip: Peach Tree. Paint some peach trees among the peach trees. $35, 1pm. Chiles Peach Orchard, 1351 Greenwood Rd., Crozet. catelynkelseydesigns.com

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Dirty Dancing Movie Party. Nobody’s gonna put you in a corner when Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey hit the floor. $10, 6pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Exhibition on Screen—Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition (Encore). A private view of the exhibition, accompanied by the director of the Rijksmuseum and the curator of the show. $11-15, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Monday 6/12

music

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

Asteroid City An early screening of director Wes Anderson’s new comedy, followed by a livestream interview with cast members. $12, 7pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Bloodsport Jean-Claude Van Damme, a.k.a. the Muscles from Brussels: Need we say more? $10, 7:30pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Tuesday 6/13 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. dairymarket cville.com

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Jo Piazza & Christine Pride. Acclaimed authors Jo Piazza and Christine Pride on tour for their new release, You Were Always Mine. Free (RSVP required), 7pm. Bluebird & Co., 5792 Three Notched Rd., Crozet. bluebirdcrozet.com

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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

The Secret World of Arietty Presented in English-dubbed version. $7, 7:30pm. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Tour The Paramount Theater. Dig into the historic theater’s history on a backstage tour. Free, 11am and 5:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

June exhibitions

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library 2450 Old Ivy Rd. “Women Making Books” explores women’s contributions to English and North American bookmaking from the mid-18th to the 21st centuries, and other permanent exhibitions.

Botanical Fare 421 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Familiar Scenes: Recent Landscapes in Oil” by Randy Baskerville. Opens June 26. Through September 4.

The Bridge PAI 306 E. Main St. Open studios with member artists of The Underground, and a mural created by high school students of Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Center. Through June.

The Center at Belvedere 540 Belvedere Blvd. “All About Flowers,” a group exhibition of floral photography by the Charlottesville Camera Club. Through June.

Chroma Projects Inside Vault Virginia, Third St. SE. “Symbiotic Tango,” collaborative works by Beatrix Ost and Michelle Gagliano. Through June. First Fridays opening.

The Connaughton Gallery Rouss & Robertson Halls, UVA Grounds. “Healing Nature,” acrylic on canvas and oil on canvas Henry Wingate and Rick Morrow. Through June 15.

Create Gallery InBio, 700 Harris St., Ste. 102. “BozArts for Literacy” features work from Betty Brubach, Julia Kindred, Brita Lineberger, Katharine Eisaman Maus, Ellen Moore Osborne, Shirley Paul, and Juliette Swenson to benefit Literacy Volunteers. Through June.

Crozet Artisan Depot 5791 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. “Quiet Places,” paintings by Debra Sheffer, and “Lucid Trees,” wooden objects by Jason Goldman. Through June. Meet the artists June 17 at 1pm.

C’ville Arts Cooperative Gallery 118 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. “Exploring Virginia and Beyond,” designs from illustrator Barbara Shenefield. Through June. First Fridays opening.

The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA 155 Rugby Rd., UVA Grounds. Exhibitions include “Look Three Ways: Maya Painted Pottery,” “Processing Abstraction,” and “N’dakinna Landscapes Acknowledged.”

Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA 400 Worrell Dr. “Performing Country,” an exhibition highlighting never-before-seen works, and other permanent exhibitions.

Les Yeux du Monde 841 Wolf Trap Rd. “Axis Mundi,” new work by New York-based artists Dorothy Robinson, Kurt Steger, and Meg Hitchcock. Through June 15.

Live Arts 123 E. Water St. Watercolor paintings by Karen Knierim. Opens June 10.

McGuffey Art Center 201 Second St. NW. In the Smith Gallery, “Flotsam, Discarded Materials Transformed,” an immersive installation of oceanic artwork by L. Michelle Geiger. In the first floor hallway galleries, “Cracked,” an exhibition representing the cumulative works created by the 2022-23 Incubator Studio Artists. In the second floor hallway gallery, “Portraits: Ourselves, Themselves,” a McGuffey members group exhibition featuring portraits. In the Associate Gallery, “Travel,” works by associate artists. Through July 2. First Fridays opening.

New City Arts 114 Third St. NE. “loss.nothing.memorial.” is an immersive sound and video installation by Ashon Crawley, honoring the lives of musicians, singers, and choir directors from the Black Church tradition who died of AIDS complications between 1980-2005. Through June 29. First Fridays opening.

Phaeton Gallery 114 Old Preston Ave. “New Works” by Jackie Moore Watson. Through June 29.

PVCC Gallery V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. In the North and South galleries, the 2023 Student Exhibition. Through September 4.

Quirk Gallery 499 W. Main St. “Trial & Error,” mixed-media works by Frank Phillips. “Ephemeral Spring,” a group show curated by Jessica Breed, featuring area artists. “House on Fire,” glass works by Kiara Pelissier and her team. Dates vary.

The Ruffin Gallery 179 Culbreth Rd., UVA Grounds. “Playing with Syn-tax,” works by this year’s UVA studio art graduates and Aunspaugh fellows. In the third floor stairwell gallery, “In Memoriam: Art by and for D’Sean Perry.” Through June 23.

The Scrappy Elephant 1745 Allied St., Ste. C. Mixed-media works by Alissa Ujie Diamond. Through July 5. First Fridays opening.

Second Street Gallery 115 Second St. SE. In the main gallery, “Ditto” showcases collaborative works by Tobiah Mundt and Sarah Boyts Yoder. In the Dové gallery, “Echoes in the Deep Blue,” a solo exhibition of new work by Sahara Clemons. Through July 21. First Fridays opening.

Studio Ix 969 Second St. SE. “Beyond Boundaries” showcases works created by artists with developmental disabilities who belong to The Arc Studio collective. Through June 25. First Fridays opening.

Top Knot Studio 103 Fifth St. SE. “Take A Closer Look: intimates of nature” by Claire Smithers Mellinger. First Fridays opening.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville 717 Rugby Rd. Showcasing the works of Circe Strauss using polarization diffraction in “Through a Glass Darkly,” and Ellen Osborne using mixed-media collage in “Transparency.” Through June.

Visible Records 1740 Broadway St. “Blue Veins,” murals and small square drawings from artist in residence Nadd Harvin. Through June 3.

Tobiah Mundt and Sarah Boyts Yoder at Second Street Gallery

Dottie Swangin at Studio Ix

Maude Brown at Studio Ix

L. Michelle Geiger at McGuffey Art Center IMAGES COURTESY OF THE GALLERIES

BY DAVID LEVINSON WILK

ACROSS

1. Bush who debated Trump in 2016

4. Persian for “king”

8. Cit y across the Rio Grande from Ciudad Ju·rez

14. ____ Dhabi

15. “Teenage Dream” singer Perry

16. Actress Tracy who married Michael J. Fox after playing Alex P. Keaton’s girlfriend on “Family Ties”

17. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are each named for one

19. “Summer ’s joys are ____ by use”: Keats

20. Super Bowl III winner, for short

21. Mastermind game piece

23. Sch. with the fight song “The Mighty Bruins”

24. Angel dust, briefly

26. Slow musical movements

29. Bird of prey listed a “priority species” by Audubon Minnesota

34. Language of Pakistan’s Daily Khabrain

35. Guy of “Memento”

36. Je t’aime : French :: ____ : Spanish

38. Teddy’s neighbor on Mount Rushmore

39. Battling

44. Hopped around on a stick

47. Hum from a fan

48. Food and clothing, for two

53. Boomer on “The NFL Today”

54. Goal

55. Flows back

56. Classic distress call

59. Pack tightly

63. Exercise at a Y, maybe

66. “Afraid that ain’t happening” (or a hint to solving 17-, 29- or 48-Across)

68. St arr of old comics

69. J.B. Smoove’s character on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”

70. Sports rep

71. Being

72. Eyelid affliction

73. December 31, for short

DOWN

1. Rolling Stone magazine co-founder Wenner

2. Goth-like aesthetic of some TikTok guys

3. Dubai’s ____ Khalifa

4. Courtroom art

5. Crone

6. On

7. Murderous alter ego of fiction

8. Mini albums, for short

9. Hack (off)

10. “The ____ and the Stars” (1937 Barbara Stanwyck film)

11. Keys on a keyboard?

12. Sickly-looking

13. Getting the job done

18. Place for a nasal piercing

22. DVD blooper collection

25. ____ rally

27. OB or ENT

28. Out of port

29. Wackadoodle

30. Resource in Catan and Minecraft

31. Amt. on a vit amin bottle

32. 1980s First Family

33. Bigwig

37. Magnum ____ (masterpiece)

40. Like some saws and bobsleds

41. “Do I know that person?”

42. Financial assist ance

43. $20 0 Monopoly buys: Abbr.

45. Riches of El Dorado

46. Org . with sniffer dogs

48. Necessary

49. Green Goblin alter ego Norman ____

50. Corn kernel, e.g.

51. Poland Spring competitor

52. 1997 film that won Demi Moore a Razzie

57. Massage therapist’s substances

58. “Ignore this,” in proofreading

60. Sound of pain or pleasure

61. Pop of punk rock

62. Jot down

64. West Coast summer hours, in brief

65. Utter

67. ____ latte

ANSWERS 5/31/23

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

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Name: Gabe Silver.

Age: 39.

Pronouns: He/him.

Hometown: C’ville.

Jobs: Co-owner of Rivanna River Company with my wife Sonya Silver.

Worst thing about living here: Price of housing and what it does to diversity of all kinds.

Best thing about living here: The Rivanna River and our wonderful friends.

Favorite restaurant: Southern Crescent.

Bodo’s order: Everything with cream cheese, lox, tomato, red onion.

Where do you start and end a night out: Start on a mountain bike exploring the RTF with a few friends … end at Holly’s Diner.

Who is your hero: My dad.

Best advice you ever got: “Hurry up and make some mistakes so you can fix them and get on with your life!”

Proudest accomplishment: Creating the Rivanna River Company with Sonya.

Describe a perfect day: Family river trip, going real slow, lots of good snacks, a fishing rod, a snorkel mask, and nowhere else to be.

Most memorable adventure you’ve guided: Twenty-eight-day full descent of the James River in canoes with a dozen high-school students. Every possible high and low was experienced on our way from the mountains to the bay.

Favorite outdoor spot in C’ville: Other than the Rivanna River Company?... I’ll go with Ragged Mountain Reservoir.

What’s something about yourself that people would be surprised to learn: I’m pretty sure I was a pirate in a past life.

If you could be reincarnated as a person or thing, what would you be: A river otter.

If you had three wishes, what you would wish for: No more school shootings. The knees of my 18-yearold self, forever. For my daughters to never have to enter the world of social media and smartphone use.

Do you have any pets: Two cats, six chickens, 45 goldfish in the backyard pond.

Most embarrassing moment: So many to choose from. … I’ll go with the time I had a full-blown yet undiagnosed case of giardia on the night of my high school prom … enough said there.

Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski

Favorite book: The Crossing by Cormac McCarthy.

What are you listening to right now: A Star Is Born soundtrack.

What’s a song you pretend you don’t like because it’s embarrassing that you love it: All of the Taylor Swift that my 9-year-old daughter loves.

Who’d play you in a movie: I’m going to say Bradley Cooper and Matthew McConaughey should both audition, though I’m not sure either quite have the looks for the role :)

time

Celebrity crush: It’s always gonna be the first girl in Braveheart, who gets executed. Still kind of in love with her. Such a tragedy.

Most used app on your phone: Wunderground (river outfitters watch the forecast more than anybody I know).

Last text you sent: Inviting my big sister to dinner.

Most used emoji: The strong arm one.

Subject that causes you to rant: Lack of decent public infrastructure here locally for residents to access waterways.

Best journey you ever went on: Four months in a little camper trailer across the country and back with our 4- and 6-year-olds at the time, plus dog, during the first COVID winter. Lots of family bonding time in the desert.

Next journey: A winter trip somewhere north, like Maine or Finland for real winter, x-country skiing, and saunas.

Favorite word: Y’all.

Hottest take: When it’s been really dry and everyone says ”The weather

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• Community walking and riding trails

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• On almost 3 ac. in gated community

• 6500 + fin. sq. ft • 4 fireplaces

• Oak flooring, gourmet kitchen

• Geo-Thermal HVAC system

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