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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville’s first indoor pickleball facility, CVille Smash, will open in September in the old Marshall's building in Seminole Square—Co-founders Lauren Carbo and Colleen Shearer say the 33 thousand square foot club will have nine courts along with a restaurant, club, and lounge to support both competitive play and social events. 29 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After Jim Ryan stepped down last Friday and COO JJ Davis became acting president, UVA leadership said it would use a nomination webpage and listening sessions to gather input for an interim president search—faculty senate later passed a resolution of no confidence in the Board of Visitors over its handling of outside pressure on diversity initiatives. 3WV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UVA professor Jonathan Colmer worked with a team to create a tool that analyzes severe weather data to help first responders plan for disasters — it gathers details on who may be most at risk. He plans to use feedback from emergency teams to make the tool better so it can save lives. 29 News
- ➤ The Residential Retrofit Mini-Grant program will provide Charlottesville residents up to $2,000 for energy improvements such as insulation, efficient heating or new appliances. Up to 50 households must receive a home energy assessment from the Local Energy Alliance Program or a certified contractor — a step that helps the city move toward clean energy and lower energy bills. 29 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Melina Kibbe, dean of the School of Medicine and chief health affairs officer at U.Va. Health, will leave to become president of UTHealth Houston after being named the sole finalist, ending an ongoing dispute between employees and senior leadership. University Medical Center CEO Wendy Horton will depart in September for a new role at UCSF Health, leaving the system to appoint interim leaders for key positions — a change that will take effect before the start of the academic year. The Cavalier Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chris Rodesch, a University of Virginia alum who once battled Guillain-Barré syndrome, qualified for Wimbledon main draw—becoming the tenth Virginian to do so—after winning the qualifying tournament by defeating a former Grand Slam quarterfinalist; he lost in the first round to Cristian Garin and now holds a career-high ranking as he builds on his milestone. The Cavalier Daily
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David Wax Museum: Golden Hour
8 PM – 12 AM — Fry's Spring Beach Club — Cost info not provided — Experience the globally recognized sound of David Wax Museum live in Charlottesville.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gipsy rumba music every Tuesday evening.
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Virginia Wine & Oyster Celebration
5-8 p.m. — Eastwood Farm and Winery — Cost varies — Enjoy fresh oysters and live music by Matthew O'Donnell in a beautiful winery setting.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free admission — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba tunes every Tuesday evening.
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Berto & Vincent - Wild Gypsy Rumba Night
7 p.m.-1 a.m. — The Bebedero — Cover charge applies — Experience wild Gypsy Rumba fused with Latin and Cuban rhythms as Berto & Vincent take the stage.
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Cars & Coffee Charlottesville
8-10 a.m. — Barracks Road Shopping Center — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant display of diverse cars in a friendly atmosphere every first and third Saturday of the month.
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Psi Games 2025
10 AM – 6 PM — Omni Charlottesville Hotel — Experience a day of mind-bending challenges and competitions.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba music every Tuesday evening.
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Tuesday Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
7-9 p.m. — The Bebedero — Free entry — Enjoy lively gypsy rumba every Tuesday evening.
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