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Albemarle supes greenlight $4 million for affordable housing P.17
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Saturday afternoon, I brought my daughter (and her scooter—our apologies to the very patient folks she nearly clipped while weaving through the crowd) downtown to be where the people were. The Mall was packed with patrons sitting on restaurant patios, shoppers spilling out of stores, and queues for Chaps ice cream and Sally Mann’s Virginia Festival of the Book talk at the Paramount. Not to mention film buffs ready to take in the Indie Short Film Festival. It was a busy weekend and it felt, in the best way, like the city belonged to everyone.
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That feeling—of a shared space, open and alive and accessible—is easy to take for granted.
This week’s cover story (p.23) asks a quieter but essential question: Who, exactly, gets to experience that sense of access? Carol Diggs’ story on local efforts to make outdoor spaces more inclusive is a reminder that “open to the public” doesn’t always mean accessible to all. From trail surfaces and seating to signage and transportation, the details matter—and for many in our community, they can be the difference between participation and exclusion.
The work happening through programs like Birdability and the Virginia Master Naturalists is rooted in a simple idea: Everyone deserves the chance to experience the restorative power of the outdoors. But the same principle applies to our civic spaces, too—whether it’s a wooded trail or a bustling pedestrian mall.
A crowded Downtown Mall on a sunny Saturday is a kind of proof of concept: When a space is welcoming, people show up. The challenge, as this week’s story makes clear, is making sure that welcome extends as far as it possibly can.
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FIRST: Trump demanded that Texas Republicans pass a new map to add up to five new GOP seats. They obliged, without consulting voters.
THEN: Missouri, Ohio, and North Carolina quickly followed, without voter consent.
NOW: Virginia lawmakers have put a constitutional amendment on the ballot, asking everyday Virginians to vote to temporarily redraw districts, in effect until the 2030 census.
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11 Trump-Epstein statue goes up on Downtown Mall.
14 More info on Virginia’s April 21 special election, plus where to cast your ballot.
15 UVA women’s hoops is Sweet 16 bound; rezoning okayed for Riverbend project.
17 Real Estate: Supes approve $4 million for housing projects.
30 Tried it in C’ville: Volunteering at the Emergency Food Network.
31 All You Can Eat: Taste-testing Tribute Provisions’ cereal.
34 Stages: A sliver of War and Peace at UVA.
37 Review: ASC’s frisky Hound of the Baskervilles
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WED April 22 | The Paramount Theater Justice advocate and author John Grisham and Deirdre Enright of the UVA Innocence Project explore the realities for people imprisoned for crimes they did not commit.
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Sculpture of the president and Jeffrey Epstein appears briefly on the Downtown Mall BY
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Jeffrey Epstein arrived first.
On a bright morning, with temperatures just above freezing, the notorious late pedophile lay face down on the bricks paving Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, one knee bent to kick a foot jauntily into the air.
A few minutes later, the custom wooden podium that would support Epstein and his companion rolled into place next to the Free Speech Wall. Finally, the president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, joined his longtime friend and alleged partner in equally alleged sex crimes.
For a fleeting hour on March 18, until a city employee insisted they take a hike, statues of Trump and Epstein held hands and capered together in front of City Hall. A sign between them, arrows pointing to each, echoed Trump’s 2017 remarks after the Unite the Right riots: “Good people on both sides.”
The statue—a recreation of Best Friends Forever, which art collective Secret Handshake displayed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., last fall—drew bemusement, bewilderment, and snapshots from onlookers. At least one city employee, beaming with apparent delight, walked quickly out of City Hall to photograph the statue during its brief public appearance.
Some passersby recognized Trump, but not Epstein. One asked in apparent earnest why Trump was holding hands with Epstein, since the latter was a bad guy. Another, fearing the satire would fly over most viewers’ heads, announced his intent to alert the city manager. Others puzzled over the bright orange letter “P” hung around each of the statues’ necks.
Reports indicate that Trump and Epstein were close friends for many years. In 2003, four years before Epstein’s initial sex crimes conviction, Trump contributed a signed birthday letter to a book for Epstein, saying the two had “certain things in common” and alluding to a “wonderful secret” within a crude drawing of a naked woman’s torso. Epstein died in jail in 2019, awaiting trial on federal charges of child sex trafficking. Files recently released by
the Department of Justice include FBI interviews from 2019 with a witness deemed credible by the agency who alleged that Trump attempted to force her to commit a sex act on him when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
Members of the group that created and displayed the Trump-Epstein statue on the Downtown Mall agreed to interviews on condition of anonymity. After Secret Handshake released a public 3D scan of Best Friends Forever last September, two area residents began enlisting a team to make their own version.
The original file was too large and detailed for any 3D printer to reproduce. But one team member figured out how to slice the
scan into 50 smaller chunks, each sized for a printer’s average output.
“It was a major production,” another team member said. Printing was crowdsourced, but each section required between 10 and 12 hours to print. The printing took place over three and a half months.
Once the pieces were stuck together with epoxy, another team member coated both statues with a thin layer of fiberglass. They then painted layers of brown and green with gold highlights to convincingly mimic bronze.
“Do you know the expression, ‘trompe l’oeil?’” the artist said, referencing the French term for art so realistic that it tricks the eye. “A friend of mine last night texted me, said, ‘Yeah, Trump l’oeil!’”
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The team set up the statues without a city permit. “That wall says it’s the Free Speech Wall,” one member said, “and having to get a permit for free speech means it’s not free speech.” They intended to display it for perhaps two hours, but after less than one, Afton Schneider, Charlottesville’s director of communications, emerged from City Hall to announce that the statue needed to go.
“You can’t just drop things on the Mall whenever you want to,” Schneider said at the time. “You have to follow the proper procedures, or else anybody could drop anything out here that they want anytime.” But the process for public art permits seems so obscure—the city’s website appears to have no mention of it—that even Schneider initially, inadvertently got its details wrong. Anyone seeking to exhibit public art needs to send a detailed request to the city manager, Schneider says. City Council makes the final determination on public art permits on a case-by-case basis.
Evicted, the statue’s creators took their show on the road, wheeling Trump, Epstein, and their roughly 150-pound base halfway down the Mall and back. Rapture owner Mike Rodi confirmed via email that he offered to temporarily display the statue on the restaurant’s patio, but the team declined, taking the statue back the way it came before dismantling it. The creators plan to display it again at the March 28 No Kings 3 protest. The team behind the statue hope that its presence will inspire other communities to make and display their own. They’re working on uploading the smaller-chunk files they made to thesecrethandshake.com, the same site that hosts the original file, and they’d love to see the orange P’s they added to the original design—yes, for “pedophile”—become protest symbols themselves.
“Satire is—a friend of mine said it’s the weapon of the weak,” says one team member. “What this hopefully does is this gives a voice to the voiceless.”
“I’m not an artist, I’m a scientist,” another says. “I prefer facts to lies. I don’t think of this as a work of art. This is a way of standing up and shouting.”
Crime waive Albemarle County Police annual report reveals serious crimes down 13 percent. Red shift? Initial early voting data for April 21 redistricting referendum shows higher turnout in Republican-leaning districts. Trigger law Though data shows gun-free zones have fewer shootings, Congressman John McGuire proposes a bill to let gun owners sue if they’re injured in a place where guns aren’t allowed. Rank up Former C’ville delegate Sally Hudson, an advocate for ranked-choice voting, appointed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger to the State Board of Elections. Final chapter Former FBI director Robert Mueller, whose investigation found that President Donald Trump welcomed 2016 Russian election interference and obstructed efforts to probe it, dies in Charlottesville at 81. Money bags Albemarle County’s tax on single-use plastic grocery bags expected to raise $140,000 this year. Last dance UVA men’s basketball team falls in NCAA Tournament round of 32 to Tennessee, finishing the first season under Coach Ryan Odom with a record of 30-6. Cornfused Dayton James Webber, a quadruple amputee and champion cornhole player accused of murdering a Maryland man, is arrested in Charlottesville.
BY CATIE RATLIFF
Ads for Virginia’s April 21 special election are everywhere, many rife with partisan language and intentional misrepresentations. Here’s what the proposed redistricting amendment actually says, the meaning of a vote in either direction, and how to cast your ballot.
On the ballot, the amendment reads:
“Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census?”
It is the only item on the ballot. While other localities in Virginia have an additional contest under way, Charlottesville and its surrounding counties do not.
The amendment allows Virginia’s General Assembly to adopt new congressional district maps mid-cycle, with the state returning to its existing redistricting process in 2030.
The amendment further specifies that the General Assembly may only redraw maps if another state adopts new congressional districts without a court order prior to 2030.
With Texas, North Carolina, California, and several other states moving forward with new maps, the amendment would automatically allow Virginia’s General Assembly to proceed with its own redistricting efforts.
A “yes” vote would allow Virginia’s General Assembly to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The responsibility of drawing the Commonwealth’s congressional districts would return to the Virginia Redistricting Commission in 2031.
A vote “no” would keep Virginia’s congressional districts as currently drawn. The VRC would retain the responsibility of drawing the state’s maps, and next update congressional districts, as regularly scheduled, in 2031.
With early voting underway, proponents and opponents alike are spending major money to turn out voters for the special election. Political action committees on both sides of the issue are representing themselves as advocates “for fairness,” with extremely similar and leading names like Virginians For Fair Elections, Virginia Fair Elections, No Gerrymandering Virginia, and Virginians for Fair Maps.
Under the proposed maps, Virginia Democrats are likely to pick up several additional seats in the House—moving from a map split 6-5 toward Democrats, with up to two seats considered toss-ups, to a 10-1 map in Democrats’ favor.
Proponents argue this is a necessary counterbalance to Republican-led efforts to grab more seats through mid-cycle redistricting.
“I supported the formation of Virginia’s bipartisan redistricting commission in 2020, and that support has not changed. What has changed is what we’re seeing in states across the country—and a President who says he is ‘entitled’ to more Republican seats before this year’s midterm elections,” said Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger in a March 5 statement, sharing her support for the amendment. “Virginians have the opportunity to take action in response to this extraordinary moment in history.”
In an August 5, 2025, comment to CNBC about Texas’ redistricting, President Don-
“We have an opportunity in Texas to pick up five seats. … I got the highest vote in the history of Texas, as you probably know, and we are entitled to five more seats.”
ald Trump said, “We have an opportunity in Texas to pick up five seats. We have a really good governor, and we have good people in Texas. … I got the highest vote in the history of Texas, as you probably know, and we are entitled to five more seats.”
Trump and congressional Republicans have categorized the nationwide redistricting push as an effort to retain control of the House of Representatives, which their party currently narrowly holds.
A video uploaded to C-SPAN’s website on July 15, 2025 shows Trump telling a group of reporters that in addition to Texas, “we have a couple of other states where we’ll pick up seats also.”
Opponents to Virginia’s redistricting push have categorized it as partisan gerrymandering by Democrats in Richmond that’s designed to dilute voters’ power, particularly in rural communities.
“Voters overwhelmingly chose fairness and transparency because we were tired of politicians gaming the system,” reads an excerpt from the Virginians for Fair Maps website, a PAC opposed to the amendment led by former Republican congressman Eric Cantor and former Virginia attorney general Jason Miyares. “Repealing the bipartisan commission would take us back to the days of rigged maps, closed-door deals, and districts drawn for political gain.”
The VFM website does not address or mention redistricting efforts in other states.
To cast a ballot in person for the special election, voters can vote early at their local registrar’s office, or day-of on April 21 at their designated polling place. More information on topics like absentee voting, polling sites, and local registrar’s office hours can be found at elections.virginia.gov. Early voting at the Charlottesville Office of Voter Registration and Elections is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm through April 17. Saturday voting will be held on April 11 and April 18, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Albemarle’s early in-person voting is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm at the Fifth Street County Office Building through April 17. Saturday voting will be held on April 11 and 18, from 8:30am to 5pm.
As of March 23, the Charlottesville Registrar’s office reported roughly 1,500 ballots cast early, in-person, for the special election.
More information on the amendment can be found on the VDOE website. Additional coverage on redistricting can be found at c-ville.com.
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The University of Virginia women’s basketball team pulled off a stunning upset March 23, defeating No. 2-seed University of Iowa 83-75 in double overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Before facing the Hawkeyes on their home court, the 10th-seeded Hoos, who haven’t made a Sweet 16 appearance since 2000, battled their way into the bracket by defeating Arizona State, 57-55, and then besting Georgia 82-73 in overtime in the tournament’s first round.
The UVA-Iowa game was an all-out battle, with the two teams trading the lead several times. Charlottesville native Kymora Johnson, who pl ayed all 50 minutes, scored 28 points for the second game in a row, while Paris Clark contributed 20 points, plus seven rebounds and four assists.
The Cavs made NCAA history as the first-ever team to advance from the First Four to the Sweet 16. (Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton is headed to the Sweet 16 for the second time as a head coach.) Tip-off for the March 28 match against Texas Christian University is at 7:30pm.
—Catie Ratliff
The effects of the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action in college admission are emerging at universities across the country, including the University of Virginia. A March 21 data set published by The Cavalier Daily found the ruling disproportionately affected UVA’s offer rates for Black and Hispanic students.
The Cav Daily data set, which compares offer rates from 2016-2022 with the 2023-2025 period, found UVA’s overall offer rate decreased by 4.08 percent after the ruling—but this decrease was not split equally across different groups. Black applicants saw a 14.58 percent decrease in offer rates after the 2023 ruling, and Hispanic applicants a 8.03 decrease.—CR
After more than two decades of preparation, Riverbend Development has secured several dozen acres of land in Albemarle’s southern growth area for a mixed-use community.
“Land assemblage by our company began over 20 years ago and we’ve been in the active rezoning process for four years,” said Riverbend Vice President Ashley Davies.
“Directing housing into designated development areas is one of the county’s primary strategies for preserving rural land and avoiding sprawl.”
The Albemarle Board of Supervisors voted 5-1 on March 18 to rezone 62 acres southwest of the interchange of U.S. 29 and Interstate 64 to allow between 275 and 600 residential units at a density of 9.6 units per acre. The commercial range is between a minimum of 100,000 square feet and a maximum of 440,000 square feet.
Without the rezoning, Riverbend Development could have had between 43 and 68 units. Davies said the proposal is consistent with Albemarle’s long-term vision.
The property is next to the Virginia Eagle Distributing Company and near the county’s future Hedgerow Park. Across U.S. 29 is the Sherwood Farm neighborhood, which is in the designated rural area.
The project will bring a full traffic signal to an area that has a four-lane highway and one the Virginia Department of Transportation considers a “corridor of statewide significance.” This will include a signalized crosswalk to allow people to get between the new community and an enhanced parkand-ride lot on the southern side of U.S. 29.
No one but Davies spoke at the public hearing.
BY SEAN TUBBS
Albemarle supervisors voted 5-1 on March 18 to rezone 62 acres in the county for hundreds of new residential units.
The Albemarle Planning Commission voted 5 to 2 in December to recommend approval. One of the votes against came from Commissioner Fred Missel just weeks before being sworn in as a county supervisor. He opposed it again as an elected official out of concern the infrastructure is not in place.
“I still can’t envision and support 600 units of residential development on this property,” Missel said. “It’s a parcel that is largely landlocked. It’s just not a place for residential yet.”
Missel said he would support a commercial-only proposal to serve as an area for employment.
Supervisor Bea LaPisto Kirtley said she would prefer the property was all commercial.
“That’s not realistic because I think we do need residential and it does avail itself of residential,” LaPisto Kirtley said.
Supervisor Ned Gallaway supported the project in part because it had been cut back to a maximum of 600 units.
“I think having scaled it back some works, and I think it’ll make the commercial more viable to have that block of residential there with it in addition to the interstate and the north-south traffic on 29,” Gallaway said.
A previous version of the plan asked for a range of between 100 and 1,200 units. Davies said this was reduced because the Planning Commission was concerned about too much activity at the intersection.
Wonderful floor plan. Great, nearly flat yard. Many updates and improvements include: 2025 new roof, refrigerator, dishwasher, range, microwave (all stainless steel) 2020 shed remodeled, new front door and shutters. Primary suite remodeled with walk in shower. $480,000
Top Quality, custom home in Ivy, set on 5 acres w/ mountain views. Extended living space w/ swimming pool and full size tennis/sport court. Covered terrace pavilions overlook the expansive lawn. Bright, expansive interior spaces.Vaulted great room opens to the gourmet kitchen and breakfast room. 2 primary suites on the 1st floor.The upper floors feature 3 additional suites and a billiard room.Terrace level features a family room w/bar, movie room, craft/ hobby room, home office and a full bath. Mechanical room houses a Geothermal system w/ room for storage. Home also includes a central vacuum system, irrigation system and an invisible fence.
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Fabulous renovation of a 1880 gem in Albemarle County. Hatton on The James is an historic estate, set on 13.9 acres fronting on the James River. Lovingly & authentically restored. The 500 sq. ft. wrap- around porch extends the living area. Light pours in through the banks of windows. The open, double staircase leads from the center hall to the second floor landing. Extensive gardens and walkways. Numerous perennials and hardscapes made of flagstone, brick, soapstone terraced parterre & mature gardens. Property includes a charming one bedroom guest house, gardener’s shed and a writer’s studio. Easy access to Water activities. $1,895,000
By April 22, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors will decide whether to increase the personal property tax rate by 15 cents to devote more money toward the county’s fledgling affordable housing investment fund.
Earlier this month, supervisors approved the use of just over $4 million from the fund on five projects to support a variety of initiatives intended to lower costs for residents of specific locations.
Though the fund was created in 2019, criteria had not been adopted until 2025. The window for nonprofits to apply opened in January.
“We received seven applications totaling $7,343,652 of requests,” said Kaki Dimock, Albemarle’s chief human services officer.
“Applications were scored in four sections: readiness to proceed, capacity and experience of the applicant, project budget, and consistency with county priorities.”
One of those priorities is to build homes reserved for households making less than 80 percent of area median income.
Supervisors were expected to vote on the recommended projects on March 4 but had questions about the scoring process. Staff went back and altered their criteria after confirming there was a math error that had been pointed out by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville. That group had sought $1.45 million for a homeownership project at Southwood Village, but did not initially score high enough to be eligible.
Once the new calculations were made, the Habitat homeownership project cleared a scoring threshold of 75 percent and was eligible for funding, but four other projects scored higher.
SupportWorks Housing received $377,970 for its Vista 29 project, which will have 80 units for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Habitat received $1,211,464 in grants for $450,000 in loans for a “deeply” affordable rental housing project.
The Local Energy Alliance Project received $679,124 to increase energy efficiency in 70 homes; and Piedmont Housing Alliance received nearly $1.25 million to keep 194 units of existing housing in Albemarle affordable. Both amounts are slightly lower after the new calculations.
“LEAP is proposing housing preservation that’s based on energy audits and making houses more energy efficient so that people
SupportWorks Housing will receive $377,970 for its Vista 29 project, which will have 80 units for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
can stay in their houses longer,” Dimock said. “Whereas Piedmont Housing Alliance is proposing a more significant renovation of all of their currently affordable units that are in significant states of disrepair.”
Staff also recommended $110,000 to support seven units at the Salvation Army’s family shelter.
Additional disbursements from the housing fund will be recommended in the next five to six months. Dimock said supervisors can expect a program to help cover the cost of security deposits as well as a pilot program to help families preserve their homes.
Another project not funded was one from the group Woda Cooper, which filed a rezoning for 92 affordable units on U.S. 29 close to Vista 29. It had asked for $900,000 to help with financing.
Supervisor Michael Pruitt said the only reason the Woda Cooper and Habitat homeownership programs were not being funded was a lack of funds. Later in the meeting, he tried to convince his colleagues to support a 1-cent increase on the real estate tax rate to add more funding for housing, but failed to get a majority.
Supervisor Sally Duncan supported both tax rate increases.
“I’m happy to see that more money was put towards this, but we clearly need a lot more housing and a lot more money for it,” said Duncan.
If supervisors approve the personal property rate increase, the fund will get an additional $1.7 million each year on top of $1.2 million from a real property tax increase approved in 2025. The draft budget also proposed a one-time infusion of $3.7 million.
The public hearing for Albemarle’s budget is on April 15.
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One of the reasons so many of us love this area is that in times of reflection or stress, through every season, the beauty, the wonder, and the solace of nature is freely available to everyone.
Or is it?
Examining that question has spurred efforts to make natural and recreational sites more accessible to those with mobility issues and other challenges. It has also motivated volunteers in this area to ensure our beautiful natural environment is truly available to all.
One national effort began a decade ago with the work of a Texas birder named Virginia Rose. A wheelchair user since youth, due to a riding accident, Rose developed an enthusiasm for birding in middle age. But she found it challenging to find sites that were wheelchair accessible—and noticed how few disabled birders were out there.
Rose began collecting information on the accessibility of birding sites, not just for those in wheelchairs but for people with other mobility issues. At a National Audubon Society conference, she gave a presentation on her efforts to create an online resource of accessibility information about Texas birding sites. Her idea struck a chord with Audubon, and among other birders, and, in 2021, a national nonprofit called Birdability was launched.
Birdability aims to improve the physical accessibility of birding sites, empower an inclusive birding community, and introduce people with access challenges to birding. Its main project is the Birdability Map, a crowdsourced compilation of accessibility information about birding sites across the country (the online map was built and is maintained by the Audubon GIS team).
Cat Fribley, Birdability’s executive director, knows the accessibility challenge firsthand. She began birding in college as a way of healing after a PTSD diagnosis; later, a series of injuries and illnesses limited her mobility. She notes that Birdability did a survey in its formative years, asking people what made a natural space accessible. The findings weren’t just about walkways or steps, but also factors like bathrooms, water fountains, seating—“things not necessarily mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act,” Fribley notes. “If you include [factors] for people over age 65 and under age 5, that’s a large portion of our society.”
In the meantime, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources had been looking at ways to make the state’s natural areas more accessible. For years, DWR worked with Virginia Master Naturalists (as one of its sponsoring agencies) on an effort called Adopt-aTrail, with volunteers documenting wildlife and reporting any issues at parks and trails across the state. With DWR’s desire to expand access to these sites, the Birdability concept—making accessibility information available on a central website—fit right in.
In October 2024, DWR staff and Michelle Prysby, Virginia Master Naturalists program director, held a training session for master naturalist volunteers. The
objective was to begin collecting accessibility information at the sites on the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail, a collection of state, county, and municipal parks; nonprofit natural areas; and private lands that DWR’s Watchable Wildlife Program had been developing and promoting for both conservation and tourism. “Virginia was one of the first states in the U.S. to have a statewide wildlife viewing, not just birding, trail and it served as the model for many others,” says Lisa Mease, a Watchable Wildlife technician. The VBWT now comprises more than 600 sites statewide; 194 are in the Piedmont region, which includes the Charlottesville/Albemarle area.
The master naturalists volunteers use Birdability’s site questionnaire, based on the broadest definition of “access”: What might represent a barrier to potential visitors? This includes those who have mobility challenges, impaired vision, hearing issues, chronic illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental illness, or are neurodivergent. Other considerations—like lack of transportation, financial barriers, discrimination, and safety concerns—also interfere with people’s ability to spend time outside. Mease notes that the volunteers do not make a judgment about the sites’ suitability for any particular visitor. Instead, all the information collected is uploaded to both the Birdability map and the VBWT website, so users can make an informed decision based on their own needs.
Just a sampling of the information collected on the Birdability Site Assessment checklist:
Is the site on a public transit route? Is there free parking (and are there handicapped parking spaces)? Is there an entrance fee for the site?
Are there restrooms? Are they handicapped accessible? Are there water fountains? Are they accessible (e.g., how high are they)?
Are the paths paved, gravel, or dirt? Are they level or sloped? Are there steps? How are the trails marked (colored badges, notches, tactile signs)? Are there bridges, and if so, do they have railings for safety?
Are there areas of shade? Are there benches? Are there pull-outs or set-aside areas in spots where visitors can stop and observe birds or wildlife easily? Are there informational signs? How high? Is there signage in Braille? Are there audio guides?
Are the trails open to other users (e.g., cyclists, horses, ATVs)? Are dogs allowed, and are they required to be leashed?
How busy is the site, and at what times of day/ year? If it’s a park, is it also used for sports events/ large groups?
For each master naturalist chapter, one member serves as the VBWT-Birdability coordinator to make sure there isn’t duplication on who will assess which site. Prysby, based in Charlottesville, belongs to the Rivanna chapter and has done assessments for several local sites, including Greenbrier Park. “I go to that park all the time, so I’m familiar with it,” she says. “Doing the assessment took me much longer than I expected, and made me so much more aware [of potential barriers.] Greenbrier is a small park, but it has three trails and there’s a different surface on each trail.”
RMN member Stacy Agar feels this program is important because “nature should be available to everybody. You might think it’s about wheelchairs and crutches, but what if you have [digestive issues] and need to be near a bathroom?” She did her first assessment at Scottsville’s Dorrier Park, a small community space with a playground, ball fields, a picnic area, and a farmers’ market. Her conclusion:
Charlene Uhl, vice president of Old Rag Master Naturalists (which covers the six counties north of Albemarle), grew up on a fruit farm and now lives in rural Madison County. Years ago, in a job working with people with disabilities, she recalls one of her clients saying to her, “Why do people think we’re bad?” That comment and the attitudes it revealed stuck with her, so when she heard about the VBWT-Birdability program, “I thought it was a fantastic idea.”
Working with both Birdability and the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia, ORMN volunteers were trained on the most respectful ways to offer assistance to visually impaired individuals. The chapter chose Lenn Park in Culpeper as a good birding site that was also accessible, and made sure to have a one-to-one ratio of volunteers to guests.
“All our volunteers were experienced birders,” Uhl says, “but we had to learn another way to communicate.” How do you describe a male cardinal to a person who has never seen red? Or explain the difference between a blue jay and a house finch to someone who can only judge size with their hands?
“It was a really special thing,” she remembers. “The people we took out had never been birding. We taught them to use Merlin [the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology app that identifies birds by their calls].” The president of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia was astonished, she says; “He told me, ‘I’ve been around birds all my life, and I didn’t know what was there.’”
Last May, Uhl and her colleagues organized the Old Rag chapter’s participation in Birdability’s first national Blind Birder Bird-a-thon, designed to “encourage blind and partially sighted birders of any age, experience, or location to head outdoors, tune in, and celebrate the sounds and songs that make birding such a powerful practice of connection,” according to the Birdability website. Participants can identify species visually or aurally, alone or as part of a group, anywhere. “We got so much out of [the experience],” says Uhl, that her chapter is hoping to participate again this May in the second annual Blind Birder Bird-a-thon.
The Virginia Master Naturalists awarded ORMN its 2025 Nature For All Award.—CD
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“Would I go birding there? No, but this [program] is 100 percent about providing information. There are people in our community who would love to get outside and need to know [if they can].”
Andrew Sell, another new RMN member, was part of the master naturalists when he lived in Minnesota. “I’ve always loved birds and birding,” he says. “I like this program because of its impact on mobility and accessibility. You can check out the maps and make an informed decision, and also go see some cool new places.” He’s conducted an assessment at Lake Albemarle (“It’s near me but I’d never been there!”) and the main Saunders-Monticello Trail. Next, he plans to assess the Nature Conservancy’s Fortune’s Cove preserve in Lovingston and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, one of the newest additions to the VBWT.
Virginia Masterson developed an interest in accessibility issues through her work with the chapter’s diversity outreach efforts, now part of a state-
wide master naturalists initiative called Nature for All. She began organizing a group of volunteers for a birding walk for those with mobility challenges “or [people] who just don’t feel comfortable outdoors.” Their first walk, with 12 participants and 12 volunteers, was held at Riverview Park in October 2024. In November, she led another event for participants from JABA’s elder care group. “I did it as a birding, but basically we’d share our experiences with nature,” Masterson says. Last year, her group did two more events, one at Riverview Park and one at Old Trail in Crozet.
For her birding walks, Masterson also tries to recruit volunteers from the Piedmont Virginia Bird and Young Birders clubs to provide added expertise. But she emphasizes that participants shouldn’t feel reluctant to come along if they don’t know a thing about birds, or nature; something she’s discovered from being with the master naturalists, she says, is that “we are all learners.”
The idea behind the VBWT-Birdability effort is a simple one: Know before you go. “For people with disabilities or other accessibility challenges, lack of accurate information is a major barrier to wildlife viewing away from home,” says Mease. “But the information in a site review, like trail surface types or the presence of bathrooms, is useful for everyone, not just people with disabilities.”
And with hundreds of VBWT sites still to be assessed, she adds, “We honestly couldn’t do it without these volunteers! They are an integral part of DWR’s mission to connect, protect, and conserve Virginia’s wildlife and outdoor spaces.”
For more information about Birdability, go to birdability.org.
For more information about the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail, visit dwr.virginia.gov/vbwt.
To find out whether local master naturalists will be hosting birding events for those with disabilities, go to: vmn-rivanna.org or oldragmasternaturalists.org.
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Friday, 3/27, 8:00pm Old Cabell Hall
Saturday, 3/28, 2:00pm Old Cabell Hall
Saturday, 3/28, 3:30pm UVA Chapel
Saturday, 3/28, 5:30pm Wilson Hall, 1 floor st
Saturday, 3/28, 8:00pm Brooks Hall
Sunday, 3/29, 7:00pm Old Cabell Hall
Friday, 4/3, 3:30pm 107 Old Cabell Hall
Saturday, 4/4, 3:30pm Old Cabell Hall
Friday, 4/10, 5:00pm 107 Old Cabell Hall
Friday, 4/10, 8:00pm Old Cabell Hall
Saturday, 4/11, 8:00pm Old Cabell Hall
Sunday, 4/12, 1:00pm Rotunda Dome Room
Sunday, 4/12, 3:30pm Old Cabell Hall
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Michael Angelucci Piano Recital * works by Beethoven, Chopin, Granados & Grieg
Michael Angelucci Piano Masterclass * co-sponsored by the Charlottesville Music Teachers Association
V iolinist Chloe Ross, 4th year recital *
Concert of African music with Nani Agbeli *
V iola Ensemble * with special guest composer, Eric Guinivan Jazz Chamber Ensembles * talented student groups directed by Jazz faculty Colloquium with Josh Brew *
Baroque Orchestra directed by David Sariti Katie Franke * Trombone Masterclass
University Singers, directed by Michael Slon America250 Anniversary Concert
A Night of Percussion with special guest Eric Willie Flute Ensemble * Featuring a world premiere by Judith Shatin
UVA Chamber Music Series #6 Mixed Ensembles
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Seattle-based singer Ryan Caraveo brings indie-pop-infused hip-hop to town on his Forever Foggy Tour. The bleached-blond 30-something traffics confessional vulnerability through clever lyrics delivered over catchy dreamscape beats. Caraveo’s attention to detail bleeds through in his wordplay and production, as he teases out how self doubt, longing, and personal growth contribute to his artistry and, ultimately, to his survival. Macklemore protégé Travis Thompson performs in support. $32.95, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com
Sometimes the world feels too big, too fraught. News bombards us with suffering far and wide, and it’s easy to feel paralyzed in the face of it. When overwhelm settles in, small yet meaningful acts of service can help us feel more connected to each other. —Kristie Smeltzer
Driving food to the distribution center for the Emergency Food Network.
Everyone should have access to nourishing food.
Like with most volunteer opportunities, I got more out of it than I gave.
The Emergency Food Network is an organization that I have volunteered with in the past and recently rejoined. The nonprofit’s mission is to provide people in our community who are experiencing food insecurity with a nutritious three-day supply of food. I’m Italian: Feeding people is my cultural mandate, so volunteering with EFN felt like a no-brainer.
The organization has a variety of ways volunteers can contribute their time. For extroverts, becoming an office or distribution volunteer might be the best fit. Office volunteers take food orders from community members. Distribution team members finish readying orders and—you guessed it—distribute them to clients. Introverts might prefer volunteer roles shelving groceries at the pantry, packing bags for distribution, or driving orders from the pantry to the distribution center. EFN asks volunteers for an ongoing commitment, with the different roles requiring as few as one hour to as many as six hours a month.
For my monthly driving shift, I arrived at the pantry at noon. The office volunteers faxed (yes, faxed) the day’s order list to the pantry. After calling the office to confirm receipt, I began pulling aside and labeling the needed bags. EFN is a well-oiled feeding machine, with its many volunteer hands making lighter work. As a driver, I grabbed pre-packed bags (thank you, baggers!) from tables where they’re organized by the number of people they feed. The different size bags can feed two, four, six, or eight people for three days, and smaller bags can be combined to provide for larger households. Vegetarian bags are also available.
Working from the faxed order sheet, I labeled the bags with the recipients’ last names—maybe my favorite part of the process because I like thinking about the recipients and adding my mental well wishes to their orders. I also get to use a Sharpie, which has been a source of joy ever since
childhood. Jokes aside, I went through a hard spell 10 years ago (aka the ramen years), and I learned firsthand that hunger is sometimes just a few bad breaks away.
After labeling the bags, I loaded them on large carts to move them to my SUV to take to distribution. Maneuvering the carts can also be fun—if you mind your feet. (You only need to catch a heavy cart to the Achilles tendon once to learn that lesson.)
I double-checked that the labeled bags matched the order form. Then came the weight-bearing exercise portion of the show—take that, osteoporosis! Some drivers have solo shifts but most often we work in pairs. My last shift was solo, but I won the SUV-Tetris and managed to get all the bags in my ride. An incidental benefit of being an
Cville Chamber Music Festival: The Pictures Project. This community concert features pianist Andrew Armstrong in a complete performance of Modest Mussorgsky’s epic Pictures at an Exhibition, and other works. Free, 7pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd. cvillechambermusic.org
Holly’s Open Mic Night. Mic check to all musicians, poets, and everyone in between. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St.
Mood Ring: Queer and Trans Open Mic Night. Share your original music. Mic, speakers, and keyboard provided, please bring your other instruments. Free, 7pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com
The Wavelength. Vintage rock, blues, and original music for your mid-week music boost. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com
Weekly Swing Dance. Beginner-friendly swing dance lessons teach the Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, and blues. No partner needed. Stay for social dancing after the class. $10, 7pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.com
Adult Book Club: Dragons, Werewolves and Droids, Oh My! A speculative-fiction book club for fans of science fiction, horror, and fantasy. Free, 6:30pm. Northside Library, 705 W. Rio Rd. jmrl.org
Paint + Sip: Cherry Blossom Pint Glasses. Paint the supplied design on one or two pint glasses in a step-by-step format. No experience necessary, all materials included. $40–44, 6pm. Patch Brewing Co., 10271 Gordon Ave., Gordonsville. blueridgebrushes.com
Zines Now! Panel + Workshop: Zine Your Research. UVA researchers share their approaches to translating aspects of their research into zine-form. Registration required. Free, 4pm. UVA Edgar Shannon Library, 160 McCormick Rd. library. virginia.edu
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Rapture Karaoke. Hosted by Thunder Music. Free, 9pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com
EFN driver is that I have a monthly reason to ensure I’ve cleaned out my vehicle. I made the short drive to the EFN distribution center on Harris Street, where the cardio continued with lugging the bags into the building. The intrepid distribution volunteer helped, as always. We confirmed all
Adam Larrabee Quartet. Performing a setlist that includes heartfelt originals and covers, with JC Kuhl on saxophone, Brian Jones on drums, and Randall Pharr on bass. $10, 7:30pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com
Berto and Vincent. A night of wild flamenco rumba and Latin guitar. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebdero.com
orders present, and my volunteer commitment for the day ended by 1pm. With just over an hour out of my day, I had a small hand in helping more than 20 households eat well for the next three days.
Clay Mottley: NY State Of Mind. A special night running through the songs of Billy Joel and other rock-piano favorites. Free, 6pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. prnbrewery.com Gangstagrass. A dynamic and diverse collective of musicians, shatters preconceived notions surrounding the worlds of bluegrass and hip-hop music. Free, 5pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net
Making Noise in the Library: Ramona & The Holy Smokes. Kick back for some exciting cowpunk energy created by Charlottesville’s sensational honky-tonk band. Free, 5pm. Clemons Library, Newcomb Rd. N. cal.lib.virginia.edu
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Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 An electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, by Dave Malloy. Directed by Guest Artist Diego Alejandro González. $12–18, 8pm. Ruth Caplin Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu
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Quilling 101. An arts and craft class for adults and teens ages 11+ teaches basic quilling techniques. Free, 6:30pm. Northside Library, 705 W. Rio Rd. jmrl.org
Tots & Dots. A visual literacy program for early learners ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration required. Free, 10am. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of UVA, 400 Worrell Dr. kluge-ruhe.org
Film Screening: To The Ends. Sharing the story of missionary Chandra Tobing, pursuing the forgotten and lost in Bali, Indonesia. $18–58, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Brewery Puzzle Hunt. An escape room meets a pub crawl. Visit the Preston Avenue breweries, crack codes, unravel riddles, and sample Charlottesville’s best brews. Players get $1 off pints at each brewery. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com
Trivia Night with Mike & Miranda. Play alone, or bring a team of up to six for five rounds of brainteasing trivia, and let the good times roll. Free, 6:15pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com
Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. Like an escape room but at a winery. Crack codes and unravel riddles while sampling Charlottesville’s best wine, beer, and cider. Play when you want and go at your own pace. $15, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com
FRIDAY 3/27
Centering on the theme of American Dreams, The Moth brings five seasoned storytellers to town. Avid public radio listeners can attest to the power of The Moth, which, since its 1997 launch, has presented thousands of stories. Through deeply personal true tales shared by those who lived them, the show presents engaging, entertaining, and sometimes uncomfortable accounts that are often touchingly relatable. Be prepared to shed tears of laughter and compassion as narratives unfold and explorations of what the American Dream means in this moment unfurl. $41.25–52.50, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
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Holt Walker made the leap from software to cereal, prompted by an issue that turned out to be an opportunity.
“It was really just kind of out of a personal need,” says Walker, who spent the first years of his career as an investment bank analyst at Credit Suisse and a senior manager at the software company Mark43. “Understanding nutrition and spending a ton of time learning about cereal, specifically, was really interesting to me.”
The 32-year-old UVA grad was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2014, but he says he had experienced gut problems for quite a while before that. “A lot of times, you do see kind of the negatives fueling the positives,” he says. “Without Crohn’s, there’s almost no way I think I would have been doing what I’m doing now.”
His diagnosis led him to a greater appreciation of bodily wellness—as well as an increased focus on reading ingredient labels. “Cereal, specifically, was really interesting to me,” he says. “You go into just about any grocery store, and there’s almost an entire, if not an entire, aisle dedicated to cereal.”
But while so many products have moved toward healthier ingredients over the years, what Jane Fonda said in her Workout Book 45 years ago still stands: Most American cereals are so low in nutritional value that you’d probably get a healthier breakfast if you tore up the box and ate it in a bowl of milk.
No one will make that claim about Walker’s Tribute cereal, which is made from organic, grass-fed whey, with no seed oils, and
delivers 12 grams of protein with only 3 grams of sugar per serving. The first batch of Tribute sold out, and the next run went on sale March 23. Check the Tribute Provisions website for updates.
A taste test revealed a genuine honey flavor with a hint of vanilla, as well as a pleasing crunchiness. Walker says he’s had customers mix it into yogurt or combine it with fruit in breakfast bowls.
“I really saw a gap in the cereal market for, ultimately, a cereal that I would feel good consuming daily—and feeding my family—as a daily staple,” Walker says. “There’s just really not anyone doing that, to really solve that problem and meet that core question for me. So, that’s when I got the idea. I’m still super excited about filling that gap in the market.”
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It’s got a mouthful of a title: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812. But we can be thankful that Dave Malloy, the musical’s original composer, lyricist, playwright, and orchestrator confined himself to adapting only a sliver of War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy’s monumental tome.
Self-aware of its complexities, the production reveals what audiences are up against straight away in the prologue: “This is all in your program / you are at the opera / you’re gonna have to study up a little bit if you wanna keep with the plot / ’Cause it’s a complicated Russian novel / Everyone’s got nine different names / So look it up in your program / we’d appreciate it, thanks a lot.”
And there is plenty to keep up with. But if you remember its titular characters are busy sorting out their romantic issues (Natasha) and hunting existential meaning (Pierre), you’ve got the gist.
Also for those unfamiliar with Tolstoy’s bigass book, you should be aware that the 19thcentury fictionalized novel chronicles aristocratic life in Russia during the Napoleonic era. So while that may sound daunting for a roughly two-and-a-half-hour show, the 12-time Tony nominated play serves up a mishmash of musical styles to keep the energy flowing and interest high.
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Despite a story that dips back in history, this work forwards the plot on piano-buoyed Broadway show-tune belters, sketchy Russian folk-meets-klezmer-infused ragers, and EDM synth-driven beats.
Though Malloy himself described the practically all-sung work as an “electropop opera,” I would take issue with that description. There’s far too much within the scope of the soundtrack to honestly call it that. There are moments that flaunt electronic pop touchstones, such as the thumping clang and atonal whirring of “Natasha & Anatole,” or the sine wave riffs undergirding “The Duel,” but when you step back it’s not much of an audio throughline.
Rusty Spiedel & Tom Goodrich. Groovy tunes and relaxing vibes. Free, 12:30pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarm andwinery.com
Terri Allard, Jason Pollock, & Thomas Gunn: A Songwriters’ Round. Three local singer-songwriters join forces. $20–25, 8pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.com
The Hackens Boys. A high-energy four-piece group based out of the Shenandoah Valley plays alternative country and more. With Winegrass, a modern Americana and alt-country band from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Free, 7pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. prnbrewery.com
The One Love Project featuring Jen Tal. Turn up the energy with this tribute to Bob Marley. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com
Heated Rivalry Rave. Dance to HR edits all night alongside soundtrack, queer, and pop throwback anthems. Ages 18+. $27, 9pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jefferson theater.com
Bent Theatre Improv. Voted Best Performance Troupe in town by area residents. Free, 7pm. Fallen Tree Vineyard and Farm, 4593 Clark Rd., Crozet. fallentreevineyard.com
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
See listing for Thursday, March 26. $12–18, 8pm. Ruth Caplin Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama.virginia.edu
The Moth. Five storytellers take the stage, exploring the night’s theme of “the American Dream” through unique and authentic tales of experience. $41–52, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street An unjustly exiled barber returns to nineteenth-century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. $12–20, 8pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org
Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, March 26. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com
Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, March 26. $15, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com
Albemarle Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert. An afternoon of musical discovery, with a spellbinding program led by Maestro Philip Clark. Free, 3:30pm. Grisham Hall, St. Anne’s Belfield School, 2132 Ivy Rd. albemarlesymphony.org
Bill Evans’ Banjo in America. Banjo music from the 18th century to the present day, with special guest Babi Evans. $25–30, 8pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.com
Brian Franke. Independent award-winning singer-songwriter and cover artist. Free, 12:30pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
Burn: The Cure Experience x Fast Fashion: The Depeche Mode Experience. A night of music and nostalgia rocking out with two top-notch tributes. $12–15, 7pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. prnbrewery.com
Carl De Trioa. Signature sounds performed on multiple instruments, featuring selections of classic and modern soft rock. Free, 2:30pm. Fallen Tree Vineyard and Farm, 4593 Clark Rd., Crozet. fallentreevineyard.com
Chloe Ross: Fourth Year Recital. Featuring Telemann’s Fantasy No. 10 performed on a Baroque violin, Beethoven’s Romance in G Major, Grieg’s Sonata No. 1 in F Major, and more. Free, 3:30pm. UVA Chapel, 145 McCormick Rd. music. virginia.edu
Gypsy Jones. Electric swamp blues, with special guest Josh Mayo. Free, 9:30pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com
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Bob Bennetta Trio. Live jazz. Free, 6:30pm. Afghan Kabob House, 200 Market St. afghankabobhouse.com
Fairwell to Auld Decency. Irish folk music night. Free, 6pm. Bottle House, 608 W. Main St. bottle house.net
Kiz Carter. Surprising rock cover tunes, blues, and original tunes. Free, 5pm. Brewing Tree
I’ll say this much, imagining that UVA guest artist director Diego Alejandro González won’t stray too far from precedent: There’s certainly a learned affectation that defines (some might say poisons—but I’ll be nice) just about all vocalists who, like kids gunning for a laugh on a Disney Channel sitcom, find themselves performing in a musical and knowing that they had better stick with the well-established conventions the masses demand. Whether this one’s your cup of tea or not, the samovar really only makes so many kinds of tea when it comes down to it.—CM Gorey
Beer Company, 9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton. brewingtreebeer.com
Michael Angelucci Piano Recital. Performing a program of Beethoven, Chopin, Granados, and Grieg. Free, 8pm. Old Cabell Hall. music. virginia.edu
Mojo Pie. A full-band performance featuring super fun original and eclectic sounds. Free, 6pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com
Prabir Trio. Raga-influenced rock from RVA. Free, 8pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com
Twelfth Night, or What You Will Shipwrecked and alone, Viola disguises herself as a man and stumbles into Shakespeare’s most tangled love triangle. $35–75, 7:30pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespeare center.com
Indigenous Democratic Traditions: Before America’s 250th & Beyond. Explore the foundations and futures of tribal governance and how they contribute to the broader democratic landscape of the United States. Free, 1:30pm. The Contemplative Commons at UVA, 403 Emmet St. S. csc.virginia.edu
Blue Ridge Brushes Painting Class. Paint a supplied design in a step-by-step format. No experience necessary, all materials included. $40, 6pm. Blue Ridge Brushes Studio, 1110 E. Market St. #13h. blueridgebrushes.com
Indigenous Democratic Traditions: Arts Workshop. Learn the traditional craft ways of gourd painting through this hands-on workshop with Deborah Wilkinson. Free, 10am. UVA Edgar Shannon Library, 160 McCormick Rd. library.virginia.edu etc.
ArtsFest 2026. A family-friendly evening with student art and performances from all six western feeder schools. Free, 6pm. Western Albemarle High School Auditorium, 5941 Rockfish Gap Tpk., Crozet. artsinwesterneducation.org
Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir. Virginiamade rock ‘n’ roll. Free, 8pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com
Midnight Buzz. An eclectic blend of acoustic and electric classic rock cover tunes. Free, 5pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com
Nightfall of Diamonds: Grateful Dead Jams. Members of Alligator, The Cows, BC, and 77z come together for a night of magic. Free, 5:30pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraft cider.com
Scuffletown. Smooth singing with multi-instrumental accompaniment. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducardvine yards.com
The Gladstones. Covers and originals from a band led by man who was hit by a bus in Rome. $10, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com
The Wilson Springs Hotel. A five-star quintet brought together within a union of genres—a highenergy folk act committed to rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, and classic country. With Olivia Ellen Lloyd. $19, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com
Virginia Women’s Chorus Spring Concert. A full repertoire of female composers, featuring an all treble choir, a variety of instrumentalists, and much more. $10–20, 7pm. Old Cabell Hal. music. virginia.edu
Zuzu’s Hot 5. Hot jazz suitable for dancing. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience. A genre-blending journey through the best of electronic music, past and present. Festival attire encouraged. $21–27, 9pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com
USA Dance Charlottesville March Ballroom Dance. This month’s class: West Coast Swing, taught by Kristin Wenger. Beginners welcome. No partner required. Come for the class and stay for the dance. $5–15, 7pm. The Center, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org
BBD @ BAC. Big Blue Door returns for the final improv show of its winter run. $10, 7pm. Belmont Arts Collaborative, 221 Carlton Rd. Ste. 3. bigblue door.org
Cirque de C-Ville! Renaissance School presents an original, student-devised spectacle blending circus artistry with bold theatrical storytelling. $5–15, 10am and 2pm. Live Arts, 123 E. Water St. livearts.org
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 See listing for Thursday, March 26. $12–18, 8pm. Ruth Caplin Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd. drama. virginia.edu
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. See listing for Friday, March 27. $12–20, 8pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org
The Hound of the Baskervilles When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on the moors with a look of terror on his face and paw prints by his body, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to unravel the curse of the hound. $35–75, 2pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespearecenter.com
Twelfth Night, or What You Will See listing for Friday, March 27. $35–75, 7:30pm. Blackfriars
Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. american shakespearecenter.com
New Dominion Storytime. Readings from both recent storybooks and the classics kids know and love. Rain or shine. All ages welcome. Free, 11am. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. newdominionbookshop.com
Expressive Watercolor and Ink Florals: Spring Daffodils. Share techniques for capturing the essence of a floral subject in watercolor by emphasizing movement and spontaneity over realism. Ages 15+. $40, 1pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com
Piano Masterclass. The University of Virginia Department of Music presents a masterclass by Michael Angelucci. Performers for the masterclass are pre-selected. Free, 2pm. Old Cabell Hall. music.virginia.edu
Slow Stitch: A Gentle, Meditative Approach to Hand Sewing. A laid back, beginner-friendly introduction to slow stitching. Ages 18+. $15, 10am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.com
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Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, March 26. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com
Hardware Hills Karaoke. DJ Next2None spins the tunes, you bring the vocals. $10, 6pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. hardwarehills.com
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks with a fiery twist. $16–32, 12:30PM and 7:30PM. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpauljonesarena.com
Met Live in HD: Tristan und Isolde Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. $27–32, noon. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Paramount On Screen: Pep Banned VAFF year-round programming presents a documentary where band alumni, administrators, athletes, journalists, and fans come together to tell the story of this iconic UVA organization. $18, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, March 26. $15, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com
AHS Jazz Ensemble Presents: Swing Into Spring Benefit Concert. Featuring the national award-winning high school jazz band and an all-star lineup of the area’s top professional musicians sitting in with the ensemble. $20–32, 3:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Beleza Duo. An afternoon of funkalicious samba soul blending the riches of North and South America, with Madeline Holly-Sales on vocals and keys and Berto Sales on guitar, voice, and loops. Free, 1pm. Southwest Mountains Vineyards, 5185 Stony Point Pass, Keswick. smvwines.com
Jazz Chamber Ensembles Spring 2026. Hear the student musicians in the UVA jazz program perform. Free, 7pm. Old Cabell Hall. music. virginia.edu
John Kelly and Gary Green. Singer-songwriter Kelly brings guitar and vocals alongside harmonica wizard Green. Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshouse winery.com
The Albemarle High School Jazz Ensemble returns for its annual Swing Into Spring benefit concert, an evening of standards, pop, and R&B favorites hosted by Z95’s Sherry Taylor. Dropping Julia, Jay Pun, Morwenna Lasko, Ivan Orr, Charles Owens, and John D’earth are among the musicians who will join the award-winning, 34-piece band led by Andrew LaPrade. The show benefits Stepping Stone, which provides essentials to ensure healthy development and safety for babies and toddlers from underresourced families. $20.50–32.75, 3:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
Ken Matthews. Jazz from the 1930s and ’40s with a nod to New Orleans performed on saxophone and clarinet. Free, 2pm. DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. ducard vineyards.com
Ramona Martinez Duo. Feel-good honky-tonk tunes. Free, 2pm. Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com
RECKONING. A faithful acoustic performance of the Grateful Dead’s Reckoning album. $25–30, 4pm and 7:30pm. The Front Porch, 221 E. Water St. frontporchcville.com
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street See listing for Friday, March 27. $12–20, 2:30pm. Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. fourcp.org
The Hound of the Baskervilles See listing for Friday, March 27. $35–75, 2pm. Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S. Market St., Staunton. americanshakespeare center.com
Learn to Knit. Learn the basics of knitting. Leave with a pair of knitting needles, the beginning of a scarf, and enough yarn to finish it. Ages 12+. $25, 11am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.com
Product Photography: Getting Ready for Craft Shows. In this intro class, Scrappy’s resident photographer takes you through the basics of capturing good photos of your work, whether it’s 2D or 3D. $20, 11:30am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com
Pysanky Eggs. Create a beautiful keepsake using a real egg that is blown out, beeswax, fire, a copper kitska (writing tool), and Ukrainian egg dyes. Ages 15+. $25, 2pm. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com
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Brewery Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, March 26. $15, noon. Starr Hill Brewery, Dairy Market. puzzledbee.com
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire. See listing for Saturday, March 28. $16–32, 2:30PM. John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Rd. johnpaul jonesarena.com
Spring in Bloom Market. Celebrate Women’s History Month with portraits, local women-owned vendors, live music, and community. Free, 12pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com
Vineyard Puzzle Hunt. See listing for Thursday, March 26. $15, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. puzzledbee.com
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Discovery Museum Storytime. A magical storytime adventure where the pages come alive and imagination knows no bounds. Free with museum admission, 10:30am. Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vadm.org
The New Earth Arts. Exploring the environmental stakes of large-scale land art in watery terrains. Free, 5pm. Campbell Hall, 110 Bayly Dr. virginia.edu
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BRIMS. Blue Ridge Irish Music School open jam of traditional Irish music. Free, 6:30pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com
Marinus Concerts: PASSION. Celebrating music’s power to bring hope and renewal budding out of wintry cold through Schubert’s Cello Quintet and Bach’s Erbarme Dich. $8–32, 6pm. King Family Vineyard, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet. kingfamilyvineyards.com
Rose’s Pawn Shop. Modern-day American roots music. $19, 7:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com
Ryan Caraveo: Forever Foggy Tour. A genreblurring artist whose music turns vulnerability into atmosphere. $32–129, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com
Tuesday Open Jam with Jeff Massanari & Friends. Bring your instrument to play with Jeff Massanari and a core of incredible musicians. Free, 6:30pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com
The Simon & Garfunkel Story. The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. $41–206, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net
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Art and Dying. See death through art. Join Hospice of the Piedmont for a guided, small-group conversation exploring dying through powerful works and shared reflection. Free, 5:15pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org etc.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia. Good trivia, good times. Teams of two to six people compete to win prizes like gift certificates and pint glasses, plus bragging rights. Free, 7pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com
I’ve seen a few one-man or one-woman plays over the years and they’ve all had one thing in common: monotony. Being exposed to that kind of sameness adds up when you’re facing a lone actor strutting and fretting their ass off for 90 minutes or more— tasked with embodying the same persona for the entirety of the work. Exhausting.
With those experiences coming menacingly to mind, I found myself holding my rolling eyeballs from popping out of my head when I discovered that The Hound of the Baskervilles at the American Shakespeare Center would feature only three actors and one foley-focused musician perched above during the play.
The program revealed that Christopher Joel Onken would play Sherlock Holmes and five other roles; Justin McCombs, Watson and a local; and Topher Embrey would take on both Baskervilles and three other characters as well.
While I was aware that I was in for a comedy, I was preemptively restless about whether this two-hour piece (with a 15-minute intermission) would engage me enough to stay alert through the fog-filled drive back from Staunton. I’m happy to report that my worries were all for naught.
This Sir Arthur Conan Doyle book adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson in 2018 is not only hysterical, it’s performed with the kind of skillful, swift zing that only a vaudeville veteran from a century ago or a fully functioning Shakespearean actor could ever hope to pull off.
In this case, there were three such actors. Onken, McCombs, and Embrey singularly and collaboratively dropped sharply etched punchlines with precision and caused an outsized amount of hubbub with physical gags—the likes of which I haven’t witnessed since the last time I watched the Marx Brothers’ A Night at the Opera
Discussing the show’s highest points and unique twists without giving away any spoilers is difficult, but I’m going to try since nothing takes the gas out of good bits like being privy to them before they arrive.
The plot of Doyle’s mystery about a monstrous supernatural dog is, of course, not a comedy at all. Yet given the preposterous nature of both the plot and Holmes’ ludicrous analytical prowess, the play is ripe for this kind of pomposity.
ASC is no stranger to anachronistic turns in the canon of plays regularly presented, recostumed, regendered, and relocated. It was surprising to see how director Brian Isaac Phillips went about keeping The Hound entrenched in the spooky moors of its original English West Country setting while
infusing the whole event with goofy contemporary references and a wholly enjoyable meta quality.
As we follow Dr. Watson investigating the legend of the deadly dog that has been torturing generations of Baskervilles, Holmes opts to take a back seat for the bulk of this case. Instead he spies on his sidekick to see if Watson can solve the enigma without his help.
McCombs makes sure to tell us at the onset that Watson is the real hero of the play,if for no other reason than for the sheer number of his lines, which he points out. The script fits McCombs’ abilities and his easy manner at being flummoxed; his natural gift with humor beams to the rafters.
Having recognized McCombs’ strengths, it’s only fair, even crucial, to point out the equally impressive skills of his fellow actors, Onken and Embrey. Onken’s pointed manner could be the origin of the term whipsmart, given the timbre and velocity of his retorts combined with a truly uproarious physicality in his delivery. He dashes from one character to the next in seconds—becoming a seductress, a lunatic, a ridiculously disguised Holmes—all breathlessly.
Ember, on the other hand, offers the kind of singular presence and wall-shaking voice that captivates, and only relents at the sound of audience laughter. The man is an unshake-
ably dignified straight man one minute, desperate and spellbound the next, and dropping zingers in the following moment. Regarding the foley sound-effect contributions of Christopher Seiler, his effusive megaphone howling and odd early radio landscapes imbue the play with a three-dimensional depth that it would otherwise be sorely lacking. I wish I could say the same about his mostly late boomer/Gen X song selection that fills in scene changes; stock acoustic guitar versions of “Gonna Buy Me a Dog” and “Li’l Red Riding Hood” felt a bit trite, corny, and kind of unnecessary.
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But all is forgiven. Especially after one brilliant turn in the story during the introduction of an amusing, short-lived subplot at the start of the second act. Without revealing too much, an incredulous Onken falls out of character and goes bonkers over discovering what sounds suspiciously like the kind of bad review I might have submitted—had I despised his schtick. Luckily for me—and by extension everyone considering spending an evening on the imaginary moors—that is most certainly not the case.
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When families need food, when neighbors face crisis, when children need safe places to learn and grow, and when communities work to solve complex challenges, they turn to nonprofits. Across Virginia, people rely on nonprofits to do the real work that supports individuals, families, and entire communities. From housing and healthcare to education, workforce development, environmental protection, and community vitality, nonprofits transform compassion into action and commitment into lasting impact.
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One powerful example is HB 353, carried by Delegate Katrina Callsen and rooted in CNE’s advocacy to expand access to group healthcare for nonprofit organizations. This important advancement helps nonprofits retain and support their workforce—ensuring that those who care for our communities are cared for as well, at no cost to the Commonwealth.
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2026/27 SEASON
Old Cabell Hall - UVA 7:30PM
October 6, 2026
PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
STRING QUARTET
Works by Barber, Shostakovich & Zemlinsky
October 20, 2026
RAY CHEN, violin
CHELSEA WANG, piano
Works by Bach, Grieg, Mozart & Sarasate
November 10, 2026
DOVER QUARTET
MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN, piano
Works by Brahms & Hamelin
December 8, 2026
DANIIL TRIFONOV, piano
Works by Handel, Stravinsky, Schubert & Villa-Lobos
January 26, 2027
YOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS (YCA)
RADU RATOI, accordion
Works by Ravel, Piazolla, Schoenfield & Stravinsky
April 6, 2027
TAKÁCS QUARTET
JEREMY DENK, piano
Works by Franck, Mendelssohn & Mozart
April 27, 2027
ROSAMUNDE STRING QUARTET
Works by Debussy, Schubert & Walker
THURSDAY,
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Join us in the Garden throughout the entire month of April for fresh air, seasonal beauty, and engaging events for all ages!
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 ECO FAIR - SPRING FESTIVAL
A vibrant community celebration of nature, sustainability, and springtime.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
POETRY READINGS
BGP is hosting poetry readings in the Garden in conjunction with the Tom Tom Festival 2026!
SUPER SATURDAYS! LAST SATURDAYS, MAY–OCTOBER
BY MATT JONES
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40. Certain Wall St. trader 41. Progressive mascot 42. Letters on a “4” button
43. Grouch eating like Cookie Monster?
48. Stuck in ___
49. They get in a row
50. Basketball
51. “I Want Your ___” (George Michael hit)
52. Tight-fitting
53. Tiny marchers
54. Bottom-of-the-page section about a devilish number?
59. Festoon
60. At any point
61. Comedian Rudner
62. Toyota subcompact discontinued in the U.S.
63. Nautical beginner?
64. Phishing offer DOWN
1. Some physical media
2. Alley-___ (sports maneuver)
3. Actress/model Nielsen of “Rocky IV”
4. Vote out at the Round Table, on “The Traitors”
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6. Part of a PC-resetting combo
7. Restaurant with samovars
8. Ship abroad
9. Yale School of Management degs.
10. European peak
11. Pumpkin spice component
12. Folder fodder
13. Railroad terminal
18. Low voice
19. Radio Flyer, for instance
23. The one over there
24. Had on
25. Therefore
26. Sink teeth into
28. Where hip-hop originated
29. Activity suffix
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(April 20-May 20): Taurus writer Charlotte Brontë said, “I would always rather be happy than dignified.” Given your current astrological potentials, I think you should tattoo her motto across your forehead so everyone knows you’re committed to pleasure over propriety. Burn your dressy clothes! Quit doing boring duties! Dance naked in the woods! APRIL FOOL! I don’t really think you should tattoo your forehead or dance naked in public. But Brontë’s sentiment is sound: In the coming weeks, if forced to choose between joy and respectability, pick joy every time. Just do it with a modicum of common sense.
(May 21-June 20): Gemini actress Marilyn Monroe said, “A wise girl knows her limits. A smart girl know that she has none.” I propose we expand that counsel to include all genders. And I especially recommend this approach to you right now. It’s time to shed, ignore, and surpass ALL your socalled limits. Be as wild and free and uninhibited as you dare. APRIL FOOL! I worry that it’s irresponsible to give you such utter carte blanche. Would you consider honoring one or two limits that prevent you from indulging in crazy and extreme behavior? Otherwise, be wild and free and uninhibited.
(June 21-July 22): Psychologist Carl Jung wrote extensively about the importance of embracing our shadows: the dark, problematic aspects of ourselves we would rather not acknowledge. In the coming weeks, I recommend that you stop hiding that weird stuff! Throw a coming-out-of-the-closet party for all the questionable parts of you. Let your inner monsters run wild! APRIL FOOL! Please don’t do that. What Jung actually advocated was recognizing and integrating your shadow, not being ruled by it. So yes, explore your moody, unruly impulses, but with consciousness, kindness, and containment, not reckless expression.
Leo
(July 23-Aug. 22): Leo author James Baldwin observed, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” With that in mind, I advise you to spend the next two weeks obsessively staring at every dilemma in your life. Don’t look away! Don’t take breaks! Just face every dilemma constantly until you’re overwhelmed! APRIL FOOL! Baldwin’s insight is brilliant, but it doesn’t require masochistic endurance. Here’s the truth: Yes, you should courageously acknowledge what needs attention, but do so with care and discernment. And then actually work on changing it! Awareness is the beginning, not the entire process.
(March 21-April 19): Aries poet Maya Angelou proclaimed, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” In that spirit, Aries, I urge you to tell everyone everything—all your secret thoughts, hidden feelings, and private opinions. Post your diary online!
Confess your fantasies to strangers! Share your unfiltered inner monologue with authority figures! APRIL FOOL! I lied. Angelou urged us to bravely communicate our authentic truths, but not to overshare or be careless about observing good boundaries. Here’s the deep wisdom: Express thoughts and feelings that make you feel real and whole, but be discerning about when, where, and to whom.
(Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Virgo author Agatha Christie wrote 66 detective novels in which she meticulously planned every plot twist. I think you should apply her approach to your daily life: Script every conversation! Anticipate every contingency! Control every variable! Leave nothing to chance! APRIL FOOL! Christie’s obsessive planning worked for fiction, but life requires improvisation. For you, the coming weeks favor spontaneity and flexibility. So make rough plans, sure, but stay loose enough to experiment with whatever emerges. Over-control would diminish the magic.
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): My favorite Libran writer didn’t capitalize her name: bell hooks. I recommend you stage a similar rebellion against all rules and structures. Ignore social conventions! Flout traffic laws! Pay your taxes with paintings and poems you’ve created! APRIL FOOL! I was exaggerating. I do love hooks’ charming revolt, but it would be counterproductive for you to randomly break all the rules of daily life. Instead, be judicious and selective as you question conventions thoughtfully and only violate those that genuinely deserve to be spurned. Be a strategic rebel, not a chaotic one.
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio poet Sylvia Plath wrote this passage in her journal: “I desire the things which will destroy me in the end.” I think you should consider embracing her approach—for the sheer, exotic thrill of it! Pursue interesting chaos! If it might unravel you, welcome it passionately! The more unruly, the better! APRIL FOOL! I lied. Plath was
describing her struggle with depression, not offering us advice. Here’s what I think you should actually do: Examine which of your yearnings serve your evolution and which ones undermine it. Fully embrace the fact that intensity is one of your greatest gifts, but channel that intensity into experiences that build you up, not tear you down. Choose ardent aliveness over fervent destruction.
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian philosopher Baruch Spinoza spent years alone in his room developing his radical ideas about God and nature. I recommend total isolation for you, too. In accordance with astrological omens, avoid human contact! Put your relationships on hold while you contemplate the infinite! APRIL FOOL! I totally lied. Spinoza’s solitude served his unique genius, but a similar approach won’t work for you—especially now. Here’s what I really think you require in the coming weeks: periods of meditative alone time balanced by intervals of rich connection with interesting humans. You need to commune with both your deep inner sources and nurturing alliances.
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn astrologer Linda Goodman wrote that your sign’s “ambition is boundless” and that most Capricorns dream of ruling the world. In accordance with astrological omens, I urge you to indulge this attribute. Launch a campaign for global domination! Start with your neighborhood and work your way up to more and more conquests! APRIL FOOL! The truth is, world domination is exhausting and impractical. What Goodman was referring to is your gift for structure and leadership. Use your
organizational genius to improve your corner of the world, not tyrannize it. Think stewardship, not empire.
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian inventor Thomas Edison said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” In the spirit, I recommend that you falter spectacularly in the coming weeks. The more blunders and bungles, the better! Engage in a holy quest to seek as many fizzles and misfires as possible! Make Edison look like an amateur! APRIL FOOL! I lied. Edison wasn’t deliberately courting snafus, of course. His approach was similar to that of many creative artists: driven by exploratory persistence that capitalizes on mistakes and hassles. Here’s your real guidance, Aquarius: Experiment boldly, yes, and don’t fear stumbles and bumbles. But learn from each one and adjust your approach. The goal is eventual success that’s informed by humility and resiliency.
(Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean physicist Albert Einstein said, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” In the spirit of his genius, I recommend that you abandon logic completely! Never think rationally again! Make all decisions based on fantasy and feelings! APRIL FOOL! Einstein was advocating for the creative power of imagination, not the abandonment of reason. What you truly need is a marriage of visionary thinking and practical logic. Ask your imagination to show you possibilities, then call on lucid logic to help you manifest them.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No. CJJ-4, 882-07-00
VA. CODE § 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104
Charlottesville Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Charlottesville Dept. of Social Services v. Unknown Father, Gabriel Cerritos and Cecily Bolden
The object of this suit is to terminate the residual parental rights of Unknown Father, Gabriel Cerritos and Cecily Bolden of the minor child S.B. born to Cecily Bolden on 4/5/2025.
It is ORDERED that Unknown Father, Gabriel Cerritos and Cecily Bolden, appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before April 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
2/20/26
Areshini Pather
DATE JUDGE
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No. JJ41782-04-00 JJ41782-05-01
Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316
Charlottesville Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Charlottesville Dept. of Social Services v. Unknown Father & Sam Diaz
The object of this suit is to terminate the residual parental rights of unknown father and Sam Diaz of a girl child I.S. born to Emily Sherman on 2/12/2025.
It is ORDERED that Unknown Father & Sam Diaz, appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before April 15, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
2/11/26
Areshini Pather
DATE JUDGE
ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No. CJJ41703, -04, -05 VA. CODE § 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104
Charlottesville Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Charlottesville Dept. of Social Services v. Unknown Father & Katelyn Breedan
The object of this suit is to terminate the residual parental rights of unknown father of the minor child B.B. born to Katelyn Breedan on 11/27/2023.
It is ORDERED that Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before May 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
2/25/26
Areshini Pather
DATE JUDGE
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