Good morning, Charlottesville.

Local businessman Hasmukh Shah acquired the historic Michie Tavern near Charlottesville and will preserve its tradition by keeping staff and daily operations as is while placing the property in a preservation trust to protect its heritage.

Charlottesville residents can now apply for the city’s e-bike voucher program to get help buying an e-bike with helmet and bike lock support (12 vouchers per tier are available).

Winners will be chosen on Wednesday, Aug. 5 and can redeem their vouchers at local bike shops.

Charlottesville residents can now apply for e-bike vouchers redeemable at local bike shops for the third quarter; the city announced the program to support active transportation.

Charlottesville Tomorrow announced a Community Growth & Visibility sponsorship program to help local small businesses and nonprofits promote their services on its platforms, supported by the City of Charlottesville’s Vibrant Community Fund.

Eligible organizations must apply by Monday, Aug. 17.

A house fire on Wednesday morning displaced five people and local officials are assessing the situation.

Charlottesville City Council will meet July 20 to vote on a resolution to add a 1% sales tax raise that could fund eight public school improvement projects.

If approved, the referendum will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot to help finance renovations and new school construction.

Albemarle County Public Schools voted last month on a proposal to change its grading system, focusing on lower minimum grades and restricted retakes to boost consistency and teacher support.

If approved, the new system will begin with fall classes at these local schools.

City leaders & state lawmakers clarified which organizations will receive a $7 million investment from the Commonwealth to expand homelessness services in Charlottesville.

The move resolves previous questions and sets a course to bolster aid for community members in need.

Certified music practitioner Kate Tamarkin plays soothing harp music for hospice patients at Hospice of the Piedmont, offering personalized therapy to ease their care journey.

The program currently welcomes volunteers to help support its initiatives.

Stellula Therapeutics, a startup from UVA research, is developing a gene therapy for a rare, severe form of pediatric epilepsy.

The company plans to start human clinical trials within a year (pending safety tests) and seeks to improve quality of life for affected children.

The TomSox are concluding their summer baseball camps for kids at CHO Airport Field at Charlottesville High School this week after a postponement caused by record heat.

Players from colleges across the country serve as counselors during the camps (four-day sessions) that build baseball skills and community spirit.

Sounds of Summer Concert

6-8 p.m. — Tonsler Recreation Center — Free entry — Kick off summer with live music from the 100 Proof Go Go Band and tasty treats from Carnelos Burritos.

Life Hacks for Distracted Brains

5:30-8 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville — Ticketed event — Explore research-based strategies to manage distractions in our busy lives.

Shawn Mullins Concert

8 p.m. — The Southern Café & Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of melodic storytelling with Shawn Mullins in a cozy venue.

The Barber of Seville

2-5 p.m. — The Paramount Theater — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the charming and comedic operatic classic by Rossini sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Lyle Lovett Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Paramount Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the storytelling and musical fusion of Lyle Lovett in a captivating live performance.

Coey Redd Live Performance

8 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sounds of Coey Redd in an iconic Charlottesville venue.

35th Chihamba Cultural Arts Festival

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Booker T. Washington Park — Free entry — Celebrate diverse cultural heritage with vibrant performances and artistic expressions.

Vincent Zorn Live Music

12-4 p.m. — Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards — Cost TBD — Enjoy award-winning wine and Latin guitar with stunning views.

The Masons Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Southern Café and Music Hall — Ticket information required — Experience live music in a vibrant setting.