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Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville finished its Faith Build event on Saturday, March 22, with 18 interfaith groups completing final touches on Southwood Community homes—50 families already have new homes and volunteers will keep building for another 10 to 15 years. 29 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local baker Christina Martin of Bakernobakery uses eggs from her own backyard flock to avoid high prices as bird flu spreads. She keeps her hens safely in an enclosure and repurposes their manure as fertilizer. 29 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, community members and local leaders gathered to unveil a state historical marker near the former site of Carver Inn, a safe haven for Black Americans. The marker details its history and honors figures like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Thurgood Marshall — an effort aimed at educating Charlottesville residents about this legacy. 29 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Many women in the gym still feel gym-timidation as they worry about using heavy weights and being judged, a challenge rooted in long-held gym culture. More women now work out with friends or in group classes—where they feel supported—to build strength and confidence. The Cavalier Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 2 Virginia women’s tennis team lost 4-1 to No. 26 California Friday at the Virginia Tennis Facility at Boar’s Head Resort—marking its first home conference loss. The team will play No. 28 Stanford today at noon to try to rebound. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Hundreds of runners raced through UVA’s Grounds, down Preston Avenue, and through the Downtown Mall on Saturday morning during the fiftieth Charlottesville 10-mile race — drawing strong local cheers. Local runner Graham Crawford finished first in 50:23 — nearly two minutes faster than last year’s winner. 29 News
- ➤ Virginia hired Ryan Odom as its new men’s basketball coach, Athletic Director Carla Williams announced Saturday morning. His introductory press conference will be held Monday at 3 p.m. on the court at John Paul Jones Arena (he is 50) and makes him the program’s first non-interim head coach since Tony Bennett retired. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Virginia men's lacrosse defeated Utah 14-9 at Klöckner Stadium Saturday as senior midfielder Griffin Schutz scored two early goals and assisted on another—helping the Cavaliers maintain control against a struggling Utes team. The win kept them undefeated against Utah in three matchups and set a positive tone before their conference game against Syracuse next Saturday at 1 p.m. The Cavalier Daily
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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Syracuse Orange
6-7:40 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup between two competitive teams.
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Park Street Coffee House featuring Billboard Top 40 Hitmaker Dean Friedman
International singer-songwriter Dean Friedman who hit the Billboard Top 40 Pop Charts with memorable songs including Ariel, Lucky Stars, and Lydia is including Charlottesville's Park Street Coffee House on his 2025 US/UK tour. Get your tickets now before this show sells out!
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Sam Burchfield Live Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket price TBD — Experience the soulful sounds of Sam Burchfield, influenced by Appalachian music traditions.
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Dirty Grass Players Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Tickets start at $20 — Experience the captivating blend of traditional and progressive bluegrass sounds with The Dirty Grass Players.
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Vincent Zorn Live Performance
12-6 p.m. — Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards — No cover charge — Enjoy award-winning wine and captivating Latin guitar melodies on the beautiful veranda.
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Swan Tavern Archaeological Investigations Presentation
6-7 p.m. — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Central Branch — Free entry — Explore the findings from the archaeological investigations of Charlottesville's first tavern.
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Spring Dance Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Culbreth Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the vibrant performances from UVA Dance in their annual spring showcase.
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Rebecca Porter Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Dürty Nelly's Pub - Deli — Free show — Experience the vocal talents of Guam-born Rebecca Porter with local favorites, the Rhinestone Roses.
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S.G. Goodman Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of live music from S.G. Goodman in Charlottesville.
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Liberty Flames vs. Virginia Cavaliers Baseball
6 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Free entry — Witness an exciting collegiate baseball matchup between the Liberty Flames and Virginia Cavaliers.
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