Public Service Announcements
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | February 14, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Three Notch'd Road |
Three Notch'd Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble celebrates Valentine's Day with a program called "If Music Be the Food of Love" Friday, February 14th, through Sunday the 16th, with concerts in Staunton, Crozet, and Charlottesville. The program will feature soprano Sheila Dietrich and baroque clarinetist Dominic Giardino and will blend Italian pastoral drama with songs from the British Isles in music on the theme of love in all its guises. For more information, visit TNR Baroque dot Org or email info@tnrbaroque.org.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | February 14, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | UVA Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
The UVA Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will present a Black History Month Gospel Concert at The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville on Friday, February 14th at 6:30 p.m. The concert will feature Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Todd Dulaney and Amber Bullock, former contestant and winner of BET’s “Sunday Best.” A pre-show featuring UVA’s own Black Voices Gospel Choir will begin at 6 p.m. For registration and more information, visit The Paramount dot Net
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | February 14, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Ix Art Park |
Ix Art Park in Charlottesville is hosting a Valentine Dance Party at 8 o'clock on Friday, February 14th with proceeds going to benefit Cville Pride. Music by Neon Grace, Fatbug, Meep, and Zilog 80. For ticket information and other details, go to Ix Art Park dot Org and click on Events.
| Category: | Plays & Dance |
| Expires: | February 15, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Nettle Shirts Puppet Works |
Nettle Shirts Puppet Works will present “The Nettle Shirts”, an all-ages hour-long shadow puppet show on Saturday, February 15th at 960 Monacan Trail Road in Charlottesville. A second performance will take place on Saturday, February 22nd at Silver Line Theatre Exchange in Staunton. Part fairy tale, part fiber arts tutorial, and part Deaf lesbian romance, the production features live ASL performance, live music, analog captioning, and puppets made from real nettles. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show is at 7:30. For more information call (434) 535-1910.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | February 18, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Virginia Film Festiva |
The next Virginia Film Festival year-round screening, Diane Warren: Relentless, will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18th at the Violet Crown in Charlottesville. Warren is one of the most prolific songwriters of all time, with a four-decade track record of writing mega-hits. In this film, her distinctive songwriting approach and trademark irreverence is reflected on by collaborators such as Cher, Common, Clive Davis, Gloria Estefan, Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson, and many more. For tickets and more information, visit Virginia Film Festival dot Org
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | February 20, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy |
Public trust in government institutions and faith in democracy itself have eroded over six decades. Why has this happened, and what can we do about it? Legal expert and author Timothy J. Heaphy draws on his unique role as the lead investigator for two pivotal events: the 2017 riot in Charlottesville and the insurrection on January 6, 2021 in a discussion with Elaina Plott Calabro, acclaimed journalist and staff writer at The Atlantic, to explore the challenges and lessons learned from these pivotal events. The talk takes place on Thursday, February 20th at 4pm at Garrett Hall at the University of Virginia. The talk is free but registration is required by visiting V A Book dot ORG slash Events.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | February 23, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Charlottesville Family Magazine |
Charlottesville Family Magazine presents its KidFest & Camp Expo, an in-person event to help parents find summer programs for the kids plus family-friendly events and treats. The fair takes place at the Piedmont Family YMCA in Charlottesville on Sunday, February 23rd from 10am-2pm. For more information, visit Charlottesville Family dot Com slash Camp dash Expo.
| Category: | Music |
| Expires: | February 23, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Westminster Organ Concert Series |
The Westminster Organ Concert Series continues its 44th season on Sunday, February 23rd at 4pm, with an organ recital by Dr. Kola Owolabi, Professor of Organ at the University of Notre Dame. His program, titled "The Voice of the Organ: Manifestations of Power and Love," includes music by Purcell, Bach, Buxtehude, Handel, and Kerll. The concert is free and open to the public. Westminster Presbyterian Church is located at 400 Rugby Road in Charlottesville. For details, visit Westminster Organ Concert Series dot ORG.
| Category: | Events |
| Expires: | March 04, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection |
There will be a screening of stop-motion animation by the Milpa Project of Western Australia and short films by UVA students on Tuesday, March 4th from 5:30-6:30pm. The screening will be followed by a short Q & A. This event takes place in Campbell Hall, Room 158, at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The screening is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided. For details, visit Kluge dash Ruhe dot ORG slash Exhibitions.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | March 11, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Wild Virginia |
Wild Virginia works to protect and connect Virginia’s wild places. Along with partners, alliances, and citizens, Wild Virginia carries on the fight against fracked gas pipelines in the region like the Mountain Valley Pipeline. It also works to improve habitat connectivity for wildlife throughout Virginia and to ensure that all of the Commonwealth's waterways are fully protected in accordance with the law. To learn more about how you can help, visit Wild Virginia dot Org
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | April 25, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Sin Barreras |
Sin Barreras is a local nonprofit that's building a community without barriers. It works to empower immigrants and their families in Central Virginia. If you have time, motivation, and commitment, Sin Barreras welcomes new volunteers. You can become a volunteer if you speak English, Spanish, or both. Find out more at Sin Barreras Cville dot Org.
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | April 25, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Sin Barreras |
Sin Barreras is a local nonprofit that's building a community without barriers. It works to empower immigrants and their families in Central Virginia. Supporting Sin Barreras makes a difference for immigrants in our community. Find out how you can support, or sign up for the newsletter at Sin Barreras Cville dot Org.
| Category: | Get Help |
| Expires: | May 05, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Virginia Humanities |
The Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities works to document, sustain, share, and support cultural traditions across the Commonwealth. They are now accepting applications for their Folklife Apprenticeship Program, which offers $5,000 to support training in cultural traditions — from music to craft to foodways to specialty trades and more. Applications due Monday, May 5th. More info at Virginia Folklife dot Org.
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | July 20, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Fralin Art Museum |
The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia has announced its spring 2025 slate of exhibitions as it celebrates in 90th year. The first is entitled Joan Mitchell: Uncovering 100 Years. The impact of American artist Joan Mitchell on the art world continues to resonate over 30 years after her death. Today, Mitchell is recognized as a leading painter of the Abstract Expressionist movement. The exhibit is open until July 20th. For more information, go to UVA Fralin Art Museum dot Virginia dot EDU.
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | July 20, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Fralin Art Museum |
The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia has announced its spring 2025 slate of exhibitions as it celebrates in 90th year. Included is a selection of more than 80 Torah pointers -- called "yads." A yad is used in Jewish synagogue services when reading aloud from the Torah. It takes the place of the reader’s hand as it glides along the text. The exhibition includes pointers made of gold, silver, pearls, and jewels as well as badger hair bristles, a whale’s tooth, porcupine quills, whitefish vertebrae, recycled cans, and even a skateboard. The exhibit is open until July 20th. For more information, go to UVA Fralin Art Museum dot virginia dot EDU.
| Category: | Arts & Books |
| Expires: | December 31, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Rivanna Review |
Rivanna Review is a community-oriented print magazine of stories, essays, art, and book reviews, published four times a year in Charlottesville. Each issue features Virginia authors, plus contributors from around the world. Rivanna Review is also a monthly program on Charlottesville Public Access TV and online at Vimeo. More information at Rivanna Review dot Com
| Category: | Get Help |
| Expires: | December 31, 2025 |
| 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, 2025 |
| 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: | December 31, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Community Attention Foster Families |
Community Attention Foster Families is a public foster care agency and division of the Human Services Department for the City of Charlottesville. They recruit, train, and provide ongoing support to foster parents for children in our community. Their greatest needs are for families who will foster sibling groups, teens, and LGBTQ individuals. They hold information sessions virtually each month and invite caring individuals and families to register to attend. They are also open to having individual conversations about the decision to pursue fostering. Learn more by visiting Charlottesville dot Gov slash Foster or by calling 434-970-3735.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | December 31, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Sierra Club Piedmont Group |
A five-cent plastic bag tax is in effect in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club encourages you bring reusable bags with you when you shop rather than use plastic or paper bags for groceries and merchandise. If you have too many reusable bags gracing your home, you can donate clean, gently used ones to The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St Suite C, in Charlottesville. The Sierra Club will redistribute the bags to individuals who need them. E-mail your questions to aadann@gmail.com.
| Category: | Give Help |
| Expires: | December 31, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary |
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary, based in Nelson County, is dedicated to creating a vibrant and compassionate future for wildlife in Virginia and beyond. The devoted team of wildlife rehabilitators and volunteers rescue and care for more than 900 animals annually from across Virginia. The team also leads educational programming so folks from all walks of life can learn about the importance of our wild neighbors and native species. For more information, including ways to volunteer and a schedule of events with the center's animal ambassadors, visit Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary dot Org
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | December 31, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club |
The Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club has some simple suggested actions that everyone can take in 2025 to support the environment, conserve energy, and help address climate change. First: Reduce, reuse, and recycle, especially plastic bags and other plastics. Second: Drive less; walk, cycle, and carpool more. Third: Conserve water usage, especially hot water. And fourth: Consider solar panels for your house or business. For more information on how you can make an impact, visit The Climate Collaborative dot Org
| Category: | Public Affairs |
| Expires: | December 31, 2025 |
| Sponsor: | Mandate Democracy Foundation |
Mandate Democracy Foundation is a national charity that seeks to promote participatory direct democracy. The Mandate Democracy initiative transforms the connection between voters and control of their government. Find more about their goals and how to participate at Mandate Democracy dot ORG.
