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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kindred Cville, a new business, offers classes and services to help parents with postpartum wellness, yoga, and feeding workshops — Flow Lactation has also moved into the studio to offer lactation services. The center aims to give parents a place to build skills and support as they adjust after childbirth. 29 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville unveiled a state historical marker today honoring Carver Inn — the city's only Negro hotel that served guests during segregation. The Daily Progress
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mamadou Dia, an assistant media studies and French professor, brings his film experience from Senegal and as co-founder of JoyeDidi to teach students writing, directing, and editing. His films—such as Demba, an official selection at the Virginia Film Festival, and Nafi’s Father, Senegal’s Oscars entry—give students a real look at filmmaking. The Cavalier Daily
- ➤ Students at Western Albemarle High School organized WAHS With a Cause on Monday morning—an annual day of service to help improve local spaces. They worked on tasks such as pulling weeds, cooking crepes, washing cars and painting fences—actions that show their commitment to giving back to the community that raised them. 29 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Youngkin called on Bert Ellis of the UVA Board of Visitors to resign because his combative style may hurt plans to change the school—Ellis has refused to quit and his term runs to June. 3WV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UVA’s gynecologic oncology program ranked fourth nationally for clinical trial enrollment and now gives more women access to new drugs—treatments that may work better than older ones, according to Dr. Linda Duska. The program has helped women with ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers live longer and feel better. Cville Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Baseball team, with a 12-10 record, plays the Flames—who are 17-8—today and a loss could mark only the second five-game losing streak in coach Brian O’Connor’s 21 years. The team will work to pitch better and hit harder as it prepares for its series against #20 Stanford this weekend. Cville Right Now
- ➤ Athletics Director Carla Williams announced that Ryan Odom was selected as the new head coach for UVA men’s basketball because his wins at every level and his love for the school made the decision easy—his successes at Utah State and VCU shaped the choice. She noted that the hire comes as the program reassesses its needs and shifts its focus on competing with new funding challenges. 3WV
- ➤ Virginia senior Gretchen Walsh was named Division I Women’s Swimmer of the Year and Coach Todd DeSorbo was named Women’s Division I Swim Coach of the Year by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America. It is the fourth straight year a UVA swimmer and the fifth season a coach have earned the award—Walsh won three NCAA races and helped set records while contributing to the Cavaliers’ fifth consecutive national title. 3WV
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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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