Public Service Announcements
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | March 28, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Theological Horizons |
Theological Horizons, in partnership with Central Virginia Community Justice and UVA Arts, is mobilizing local churches, justice organizations, student groups, and community activists to welcome Equal Justice Institute Founder and New York Times bestselling author Bryan Stevenson for the 2nd annual Scoper Lecture in Christian Thought at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 28th, in the John Paul Jones Arena. The event is open to the public. Tickets to attend in person or virtually may be purchased at Theological Horizons dot Org slash Stevenson.
| Category: | Outdoors |
| Expires: | March 30, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Piedmont Master Gardeners |
Gardening for a Healthy Planet will be the theme of the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ 2023 Spring Lecture Series. Presented online from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on four Thursdays in March, beginning on the 2nd, the series will feature lectures on organic food crops with roots in Africa, water features that attract birds and other wildlife, climate-resilient gardens that support pollinators, and landscapes that protect our waterways. To see the complete schedule and register for the webinars, visit Piedmont Master Gardeners dot Org.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | April 01, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library |
The Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Spring Book Sale opens April 1st at Albemarle Square Shopping Center in Charlottesville. The sale runs Saturday, April 1st through Sunday, April 9th from 10am until 7pm each day. On offer will be 100,000 books, as well as DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, and puzzles. Proceeds benefit our regional public library system, JMRL. For more information, visit J M R L Friends dot Org.
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | April 02, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | McGuffey Art Center |
McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville has announced its exhibitions for the month of March. In the Smith Gallery, ink and watercolors by Andrea Ruedy Trimble entitled Critical Lines. First and Second Floor Galleries are devoted to works by the Charlottesville Black Arts Collective under the heading of Blackity Black Black. And the Associate Gallery features the works of McGuffey’s 100 associate artist members under the theme of Floral. March exhibits are on display until April 2nd. For more information, go online to McGuffey Art Center dot Com.
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | April 06, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | McGuffey Art Center |
McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville announces a Call to Artists for the Incubator Studio Residency Program, which will run for one year starting July 1st. The Incubator program provides up to six artists a place to grow in their studio practice. Applications are accepted until April 6th. For more information and the application, go online to McGuffey Art Center dot Com slash Incubator dash Artists.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | April 08, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | UVA Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
The UVA Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion announces Ellington's Evening of Music and Poetry on Saturday, April 8th at 7:00pm at the Paramount Theater in Charlottesville. The event will celebrate the arts through spoken word poetry, R&B, and soul music, and feature Grammy-nominated vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Stokley. Tickets to this free event can be reserved at The Paramount dot Net or by calling 434-979-1333.
| Category: | Get Help |
| Expires: | April 09, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Stuttering Foundation |
Anything that makes it harder for you to speak limits your life. So if stuttering affects you, your child, or someone you know, you can call the Stuttering Foundation for help. The number is 800-992-9392. That's 800-992-9392, or you can visit their website Stuttering Help dot Org. They can refer you to expert help in Virginia.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | April 11, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | League of Women Voters Charlottesville Area, Sierra Club Piedmont Group, and Piedmont Environmental Council |
The League of Women Voters Charlottesville Area, Sierra Club Piedmont Group, and Piedmont Environmental Council are co-sponsoring an online interactive discussion on Tuesday, April 11th, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to solicit feedback on the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan. The plan is a guiding document for growth, development, and investment in the county. There will be a short video followed by breakout room sessions. Attendance is limited, so sign up to attend soon at Act dot Sierra Club dot Org slash Events slash details.
| Category: | Plays & Dance |
| Expires: | April 15, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Court Square Theater |
Court Square Theater in Harrisonburg is now accepting registration for its summer musical theater camp program in July. The camp is designed to provide area students in grades one through 12 opportunities to explore and hone their acting skills and increase their understanding of the theater world. Early bird registration ends Saturday, April 15th and the final deadline is Monday, June 12th. For more information and to register, visit Court Square Theater dot Org.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | April 16, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Albemarle High School Jazz Ensemble |
The Albemarle High School Jazz Ensemble, with special guest performers, present “Swing Into Spring,” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 16th at the Jefferson Theater. The concert will benefit Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, which provides food assistance to families and individuals in need in Charlottesville and surrounding communities. Special guests will include John D 'earth, Charles Owens, Greg Thomas, and others. For tickets and more information, visit Jefferson Theater dot Com.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | April 21, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | UVA President’s Speaker Series for the Arts |
The University of Virginia President’s Speaker Series for the Arts will present award-winning writer, actor, producer, and noted UVA alumna Tina Fey on Sunday, April 23rd at 3 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena. Fey will participate in an onstage conversation moderated by UVA President Jim Ryan. General admission tickets are free and are available through Friday, April 21st. Ticket locations include the UVA Arts Box Office, Newcomb Information Desk, First Floor, and the JPJ Box Office. For more information, visit Arts dot Virginia dot E D U slash Tina Fey.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | April 30, 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: a company called "Refill Renew" at 171-B Allied Lane off of McIntire Road; "Dogwood Refillery" at 190 Zan Road off of Hillsdale Drive, and The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St Suite C, all in Charlottesville. E-mail your questions to aadann@gmail.com.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | April 30, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | IBMA |
Applications are open for the IBMA 2023 World of Bluegrass Kids on Bluegrass program. Youth ages 4 to 17 are invited to participate in a four-day program that matches youth of similar abilities to create and arrange music, and to perform two sets at the IBMA Bluegrass Live! festival in Raleigh, North Carolina, in September.Applications are due on Sunday, April 30th. For more information and to apply, visit I B M A dot Org slash Youth dash Programs slash Kids dash On dash Bluegrass.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | May 15, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | Bluegrass Music Edeavors Foundation |
The Bluegrass Music Endeavors Foundation, a charitable organization managed by the bluegrass group, Crandall Creek, is now accepting applications for the Steve Gulley Memorial Scholarship. Named in honor of the late singer, songwriter, and bandleader, the $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a college student who best represents the future of bluegrass music. Applications will be accepted through May 15th, and the winner announced on August 8th when Crandall Creek performs at Nashville’s Station Inn. For more information and to apply, go to Crandall Creek dot Com slash About dash 4.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | June 01, 2023 |
| Sponsor: | The IBMA Foundation |
The IBMA Foundation now offers five different college scholarships. The J. D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship, the Katy Daley Broadcast Media/ Sound Engineering Scholarship, the Sally Ann Forrester Scholarship, and the IBMA Bluegrass College Scholarship will each award \$1,000. The Rick Lang Music Songwriter Scholarship awards $2,500. Application deadline is Thursday, June 1st. For more information and to apply, visit Bluegrass Foundation 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: | 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.
