Thursday, April 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members are invited to Party in the Park at Penn Park on Sunday, April 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Bennett’s Village’s first phase featuring a fully accessible treehouse and an ADA compliant trail (Josie’s Way) that may be partly open. Cville Right Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Plainclothes men with no identification in Albemarle General District Court took a 41-year-old house painter charged with assault & a 32-year-old man paying a DUI fine in handcuffs, and a public defender said he did not know where they were taken. Cville Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville and Charlottesville City Schools submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Education to acquire the former Federal Executive Institute campus. CBS 19 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Mark Russell from UVA Health told Morning News that even on cooler spring days ultraviolet radiation is still a risk and people should check any changing moles for signs of skin cancer. UVA Health will host free skin cancer screenings on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Primary Care Center next to the UVA hospital — appointments are required. Cville Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cavaliers' bullpen struggled on April 6 in an ACC game at NC State when Coach Brian O’Connor replaced Tomas Valincius after he allowed baserunners, and the relievers could not hold a six-run lead resulting in a 9-8 loss. The bullpen — which includes pitchers Matt Lanzendorfer, Ryan Osinski, Matthew Buchanan, Kevin Jaxel and Drew Koenen — has shown mixed results this season and faces pressure to improve as postseason hopes depend on their consistency. The Cavalier Daily
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
12:30 PM – 6:30 PM — John Paul Jones Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in an action-packed live show.
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Maya de Vitry Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket information not provided — Enjoy an evening of powerful folk music from a talented artist originally from Pennsylvania.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Experience lively gipsy rumba every Tuesday with local guitarist Vincent Zorn.
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Pony Bradshaw Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Buy tickets — Experience a night of folk music with Pony Bradshaw and Will Overman.
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Band on the Run
8:00 – 10:05 a.m. — Charlottesville High School — Volunteer opportunities available — Embrace the spirit of community while participating in a thrilling road race.
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Mother's Day Market
12-5 p.m. — Eastwood Farm and Winery — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Jim Richardson while exploring a vibrant maker's market.
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Virginia Cavaliers vs. George Mason Patriots Baseball
6-10 p.m. — Disharoon Park — Admission prices vary — Enjoy an exciting college baseball rivalry in a beautiful venue.
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Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Jefferson Theater — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a high-energy evening with premier Jimmy Buffett hits and deep cuts.
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Cars & Coffee Charlottesville
8-10 a.m. — Barracks Road Shopping Center — Free entry — A gathering of car enthusiasts showcasing a diverse range of vehicles from Ford to Ferrari.
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Spring Candle-Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. — South Street Brewery — $44 plus fees — Create two personalized candles while enjoying a vibrant brewery atmosphere.
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