Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Charlottesville.
🏘️ Community
Volunteers have been learning sustainable farming at Morven Kitchen Garden in the Morven Sustainability Lab as the garden hosts events on Saturdays during summer and on Fridays and Saturdays during the school year (teaching no-till techniques).
It supports organic food production for UVA and local subscribers.
On July 4, sisters Kina and Thea set up a lemonade stand to raise $146 for the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, selling refreshments from their home.
Neighbors supported the tradition, which helped animals receive needed care.
🎭 Culture
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center has chosen MASS Design Group and sculptor Dana King to repurpose bronze from the removed Lee statue into (Rooted), a public art piece inspired by the baobab tree.
Nearly 1,000 residents ranked the proposal, and the project will proceed with further public engagement.
🎓 Education
Michael Stamm, a history professor from Michigan State, explained on Wednesday at Rare Book School (Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library) how 20th-century newspapers were industrial products shaped by labor and environmental challenges.
His talk is part of a free summer lecture series open to the public.
🏥 Health
At CHO Airport, two electric aircraft completed a flight demonstration on Friday from Blacksburg to Baltimore County as part of the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
The test showcased a public-private partnership (with United Therapeutics) aiming to improve organ delivery logistics.
🎉 Charlottesville Events
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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.
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