Good morning, Charlottesville.

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO Kari Deiner held her first online forum with food bank stakeholders to address rising demand and a drop in USDA donations by 20 to 25 percent eight months into her tenure.

The network now serves about 177,000 guests each month, with many being children and seniors.

Local unions gathered at IX Art Park on Sunday as the Charlottesville-Albemarle Labor Council hosted its second Labor in the Park event.

Campus workers questioned Delegate Amy Laufer over the removal of campus workers from the collective bargaining bill (a key issue in local union solidarity).

The annual Foxfield Races in Charlottesville will channel its long-standing celebration into support for a local nonprofit.

Wingstop opened Monday at 10 a.m. at 1970 Rio Hill Center, taking over the former Skrimp Shack site for made-to-order chicken wings.

Customers could donate $3 to Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia for a free 6-piece combo meal while the restaurant now operates daily from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Rocky Horror at U.Va. presents a live shadowcast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show this semester at Newcomb Hall Theatre (with performances at the Paramount) that invites audiences to join callbacks and pre-show dances.

The event celebrates community creativity with DIY costumes and playful routines.

A Charlottesville student has transformed the Downtown Mall into an open-air gallery, showcasing local creativity and engaging residents in the arts.

The display highlights a new way to celebrate community art in our public spaces.

Monday, Apr. 27, the Emily Couric Leadership Forum awarded $250,000 in scholarships to 11 local high school seniors, including a $50,000 grant to Nori Carter, to support their higher education pursuits (honoring state Sen. Emily Couric's legacy).

On Senior Day, the Cavaliers swept NC State 7+4 with senior hits and solid pitching in an energetic home game.

They will finish the regular season today at 5 p.m. against Liberty before hosting the ACC tournament at Palmer Park.

UVA softball snapped a six-game losing streak on Friday with a 3-1 win over NC State as Taylor Smith pitched a five-inning no-hitter to complete a weekend sweep, while the women’s lacrosse team ended a 29-year NCAA streak after an 11-9 loss to Syracuse in the ACC quarterfinals.

Local pickleball players Thea Bertola and Cindy Smith won a gold medal at the U.S. Open in Naples, Fla on April 13 by winning four matches and dropping one game.

They trained at Cville Smash to fulfill a bucket list dream.

Real Estate Investor Event

Connect with local real estate investors and professionals for practical insights, candid discussion, and high value networking over refreshments. Hear from experienced investors, engage in live Q&A, and walk away with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.

Real Estate Investor Event

Connect with local real estate investors and professionals for practical insights, candid discussion, and high value networking over refreshments. Hear from experienced investors, engage in live Q&A, and walk away with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.

Soulja Boy Live in Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Jefferson Theater — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the iconic Soulja Boy performing his hit tracks that shaped digital music.

NAGT Eastern Section Annual Meeting 2026

5-8:30 p.m. — Piedmont Virginia Community College — Registration fees apply — Engage in workshops and field trips exploring geology in the beautiful Blue Ridge region.

Storytime at the Garden

10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Botanical Garden of the Piedmont — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful storytelling session in a beautiful garden setting.

Final Frontier Tour

7:30-9:00 p.m. — John Paul Jones Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of JOURNEY live in concert.