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Friday, December 6th, 2024
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Good morning, Charlottesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is hosting a fundraising event where families can take holiday photos with their pets and Santa for $20, benefiting animals in their care. CBS 19 News
- ➤ Charlottesville's Dairy Market will repurpose the former South & Central steakhouse space into a six-lane duckpin bowling alley, Sunpins Bowling, following city architectural approval. The Daily Progress
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce is temporarily pausing operations in December to relocate from its downtown office, without disclosing the new location yet. The Daily Progress
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Conexus provided 22 Johnson Elementary School students with their first pairs of glasses, enhancing their vision and learning experience. CBS 19 News
- ➤ Chris Long and Joe Reed partner with Johnson Elementary School to donate over 1,200 books, aiming to support education equity through the Chris Long Foundation's EdZone initiative. 3WV
- ➤ Local elementary schools are set to be renamed, following new proposals. The Daily Progress
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Glen Sturtevant proposes legislation to restrict investment firms worth over $50 million from buying homes in Virginia to support first-time homebuyers and improve housing affordability. CBS 19 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Elaine Chervinsky and Melodie Collard, seniors at UVA, secured the program's first NCAA Doubles title in tennis after winning five three-set matches. 29 News
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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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Concert by Grammy and Tony Award Winner Leslie Odom Jr.
Leslie Odom Jr., an acclaimed vocalist and actor known for his role in 'Hamilton', will perform at The Paramount Theater showcasing his extensive talents in music and acting.
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Cars & Coffee Gathering in Charlottesville
An eclectic gathering of car enthusiasts featuring a diverse range of vehicles at Barracks Road Shopping Center, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.
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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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