Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of July.
Good morning, Charlottesville.
🎓 Education
Students from 6th to 12th grade are exploring hands-on engineering at Rice Hall as part of the Pre-College Initiative Summer Academy run by UVA and Albemarle County Public Schools.
Instructors want to show them that engineering is accessible and will guide a final project presentation to the ACPS School board.
📰 Lifestyle
The Alley Light in Charlottesville offers diners a unique experience with inventive cocktails and seasonal specials served in a hidden space off Second Street.
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., the venue combines vintage decor with modern flair (a local favorite for intimate dinners).
📰 Real Estate
VERVE, a 12-story student housing project for university students, will open in summer 2027 at Stadium Road and Jefferson Park Avenue, replacing nine older buildings and offering 1,332 beds with 25,000 sqft of amenities (including a cafe and wellness center).
Leasing details will be posted online in fall.
🎉 Charlottesville Events
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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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