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Charlottesville
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charlottesville adopts ranked-choice voting in its unique Christmas tree naming contest, electing 'Spruce Lee' as this year's winner. The Daily Progress
- ➤ The University of Virginia announces road closure for the annual Lighting of the Lawn event, featuring a drone show for the first time. CBS 19 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Charlottesville court reduced Ricky Glenn Gatewood's sentence for a knife attack from two years to 12 months, allowing him to maintain his hotel job while under home electronic incarceration. The Daily Progress
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce reports a near 4% increase in local retail sales for the first half of 2024 compared to 2023, with Louisa and Albemarle counties leading the growth. 3WV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia lawmakers are reviewing the need for regulations on law enforcement's use of automated license plate readers, balancing privacy concerns with public safety benefits. The Daily Progress
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UVA Health is opening a new clinic on December 20th focused on providing comprehensive neurodevelopmental and behavioral health services to children and adolescents in Charlottesville, VA. Cville Right Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Unlocked History Escape Rooms launches Da Vinci's Discovery, a new escape room challenge inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci, offering participants a historical adventure with unique puzzles. CBS 19 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UVA volleyball player Zoey Dood earns a spot on the 2024 All-ACC All-Freshman Team after an impressive season. Cville Right Now
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Get The Led Out: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute
Experience the epic music of Led Zeppelin live with Get The Led Out, a talented tribute band that captures the essence of the legendary rock group.
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Experience LA LOM - An Evening of Instrumental Music
Experience the captivating blend of Cumbia Sonidera, 60’s soul ballads, and classic romantic boleros by the LA LOM trio at The Southern Café and Music Hall.
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First Street Fair and Holiday Market
Experience live music and shop from over 20 local artisan and food vendors at the First Street Fair and Holiday Market.
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Annual Holiday Celebration Concert by The Charlottesville Band
The Charlottesville Band will host a family-oriented concert featuring traditional holiday favorites, guest artists, and a visit from Santa, while also collecting food donations for the Emergency Food Network.
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Lively Gipsy Rumba Night with Vincent Zorn
Experience an evening of lively gipsy rumba music with guitarist Vincent Zorn, showcasing influences from Spain, Mexico, and Southern French gypsies.
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Christmas Celebration with Elvis Presley Tribute
Enjoy an evening of holiday classics and Elvis hits performed by tribute artist Matt Lewis and the Big Ray and the Kool Kats at The Paramount Theater.
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The Wilson Springs Hotel with Holler Choir
The Wilson Springs Hotel will perform alongside Holler Choir at The Southern Café and Music Hall in Charlottesville.
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Andrew Marlin Stringband Performance
The Andrew Marlin Stringband will perform live at The Southern Café and Music Hall in Charlottesville.
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Songwriter Showcase Featuring Theocles Herrin
This event features talented performers from weekly open mic nights in a showcase hosted by Theocles Herrin.
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Tuesday Rumba Night Featuring Vincent Zorn at The Bebedero
Experience a night of Rumba music with Vincent Zorn at The Bebedero in Charlottesville.
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Park Street Coffee House featuring Billboard Top 40 Hitmaker Dean Friedman
International singer-songwriter Dean Friedman who hit the Billboard Top 40 Pop Charts with memorable songs including Ariel, Lucky Stars, and Lydia is including Charlottesville's Park Street Coffee House on his 2025 US/UK tour. Get your tickets now before this show sells out!
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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