Good morning, Charlottesville.

Meals on Wheels launched its Week of Champions (an annual event) this week to raise hunger awareness by having community leaders, including Mayor Juandiego Wade and Delegate Katrina Callsen, help with food deliveries in Charlottesville.

The nonprofit also aims to show residents in need how to access its services.

Backstage has compiled a list of movie and TV show casting calls in Charlottesville — a resource for local talent seeking roles.

The list details various upcoming productions — a helpful guide for actors looking to audition.

The University launched the new advising program Stellic for all undergraduates as of March 17—this tool offers auto-generated class suggestions and multi-year planning to show how courses meet major requirements.

It has been phased in since last summer and while most students give positive feedback, some noted a glitch that resets their planning if the page reloads.

Charlottesville High School earned its 14th Blue Ribbon Award when its band, orchestra, and choir all received superior ratings during spring assessments—marking the first time a student, senior Elle Polifka, directed the choir.

Charlottesville officials noted that VDOT will study traffic at West Main and Ridge and the city is meeting with county and education leaders while working toward finalizing the FY26 budget by April 14.

They also announced an information session (set for April 10) for foster parents and are planning events to mark the Downtown Mall’s 50th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Dr. Wang, a postdoctoral researcher at UVA, received a $200k grant and will study ER-associated degradation—ERAD—to explore potential breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research.

UVA Health is one of five health systems chosen nationwide to join a mobile care collaborative — it received a $10,000 grant from the Lowenstein Foundation and will work with the Essential Hospitals Institute to share lessons on trust, care capacity, and staffing to improve its mobile care unit that visits Fifeville and Southwood through October.

The Charlottesville Tom Sox worked with UVA’s MSAT students to create three emergency action plans for safety at CHO Airport Field; a March 22 demonstration with local EMS showed responses for lightning strikes, collisions, and head injuries—plans that will take effect when the season begins on May 31.

Kate Galica, a sophomore midfielder for Virginia women's lacrosse, helped her team win 20-9 in Berkeley by getting 15 draws and two goals in the third quarter—tying the single-game record—and she is on track to break more team records as the season continues.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.