Public Service Announcements
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | October 05, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Charlottesville Jazz Society |
WTJU and the Charlottesville Jazz Society present the return of the Charlie Ballantine Trio to the Music Resource Center in downtown Charlottesville on Thursday, October 5th. Ballantine combines elements of jazz, blues, rock and country with a unique style on the electric guitar. His new trio includes Gabe Rupe on bass and New York City drummer Dan Weiss. Tickets to see the Charlie Ballantine Trio are available at C J S dot Ticketbud dot Com or at the door.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | October 07, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Charlottesville High School |
Do you love music? Then you don't want to miss Cavalcade, the annual high school marching band competition at Charlottesville High School. It's set for Saturday, October 7th, starting at 4 p.m. Come show your hometown spirit and cheer on the CHS Marching Black Knights as they host dozens of area bands in the area's only showcase of its kind. Get tickets at the gate or online at Cville Bands dot Com.
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | October 11, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | The Miller Center |
The Miller Center at the University of Virginia is hosting a talk by David Milliband, President of the International Rescue Committee on Wednesday, October 11th, at 6:15 p.m., at The Haven in Charlottesville. There is a growing sense that global risks are reaching an unprecedented scale: fifty-four civil wars or conflicts going on around the world, over 100 million people displaced, 258 million facing acute food insecurity or worse, and a growing climate crisis. Milliband will discuss humanitarian action today and how to find hope in our current moment of crisis. To register to attend, go online to Miller Center dot Org slash News dash Events
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | October 13, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | The Bridge PAI |
The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative is hosting Cinema Circus on Friday, October 13th. Cinema Circus is a local filmmakers' showcase. Come to watch the films, or bring a USB drive with your movie, eight minutes or less, and they'll show it! Showtime is 7pm at 306 E. Main Street in Charlottesville. Visit The Bridge P A I dot Org for directions.
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | October 14, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Arts of Fluvanna |
Arts of Fluvanna will have its second annual self-guided artist studio tour on Saturday, October 14th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 30 professional artists will showcase their inspired designs and processes in their studio spaces. Travel the tour, become a collector, and enjoy the fall season in rural Virginia near Charlottesville. For more information and a full list of participating artists and locations, visit Arts Fluvanna County dot Com.
| Category: | Plays & Dance |
| Expires: | October 23, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Jefferson School African American Heritage Center |
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s Charlottesville Players Guild will hold panel discussions and master classes, including a performance of August Wilson’s theatrical memoir, How I Learned What I Learned, from Monday, October 23rd through Saturday, October 28th. During the week, Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Justin Emeka, Teresa Dowell-Vest, and Raymond O. Caldwell will present a discussion of Wilson and his legacy to the African American experience and the Black theatrical canon. They will be joined by local practitioners Ti Ames, Richelle Claiborne, Derick Williams, David Vaughn Straughn, and others to discuss the intricacies of Wilson’s play and character construction. For tickets and more information, visit Jeff School Heritage Center dot Org slash Events
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | October 28, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Ivy Creek Foundation |
The Ivy Creek Foundation will host Farm Day on Saturday, October 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farm Day is a free event to celebrate and experience the agricultural roots of the area and learn about farming today. The day will feature family-friendly activities, exhibitors, demonstrations, and community partners focused on farming, food justice, and the history of farming. This event will take place at Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, located at 1780 Earlysville Rd. For more information, visit Ivy Creek Foundation dot Org
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | October 31, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Ix Art Park |
The Farmers Market at Ix Art Park is hosting a seasonal evening Farmers Market on Thursdays in addition to the year round Saturday market. The farmers markets highlight local farms, food and artisans. The Thursday market is held 5-8pm, and the Saturday market is open from 8am-noon at the Ix Art Park 522 Second Street Southeast in Charlottesville. Free art making and music are always a part of the market, too. SNAP is accepted for purchases and can be matched up to $50 with Virginia Fresh Match for fresh fruits and vegetables every market day. More information is available at Market Central dot Org.
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | November 08, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | LocalCandidates.org |
If you live in the Charlottesville area, there's a new non-partisan resource for information available to you at Local Candidates dot Org. There you'll find details about upcoming elections and the candidates running in them. That's Local Candidates dot Org.
| Category: | Get Help |
| Expires: | December 31, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Blue Ridge Abortion Fund |
Need help paying for an abortion? The Blue Ridge Abortion Fund may be able to help. Call their confidential voicemail at 434-963-0669. Leave a message and a trained staff member will get back to you within 48 hours. That's 434-963-0669. More information is online at Blue Ridge Abortion Fund dot org.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | December 31, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Sierra Club Piedmont Group |
A local five-cent plastic bag tax went into effect January 1st. The Sierra Club Piedmont Group is setting up locations where you can drop off clean, gently used re-usable bags. They will redistribute these bags to individuals who need them. The drop-off locations are: "Refill Renew" at 171-B Allied Lane off of McIntire Road, and The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St Suite C, all in Charlottesville. E-mail your questions to aadann@gmail.com.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | December 31, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Blue Ridge Abortion Fund |
Abortion is still legal in Virginia, and Blue Ridge Abortion Fund continues to fund abortions for Virginians and people traveling to Virginia for abortion care. You can volunteer your time and skills to help keep the organization running. Or raise funds by hosting a house party or benefit event. Learn more online at Blue Ridge Abortion Fund dot org.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | January 01, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | empowerHER |
empowerHER is an organization dedicated to creating menstrual equality in Albemarle County schools. One in seven girls miss school due to lack of menstrual products. As people who deal with menstruation, empowerHER finds it important to make sure that no one loses out on their education as a result of period poverty. They host product donation pickups in neighborhoods to address this prevalent problem. For more information and how you can support their work, go online to Empower Her Cville dot Weebly dot Com.
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | May 31, 2024 |
| Sponsor: | Charlottesville Tomorrow |
Charlottesville Tomorrow is your local nonprofit news organization. Get the annual voter guide, news about education, housing and safety, and reporting that helps you know your neighbors. Check it out at Cville Tomorrow dot Org.
