Events for October 2017

Martha's Market 2017 offers a unique shopping experience to support women's healthcare in Central Virginia. Please join us and shop at over 60 unique local and nationwide boutiques offering something special for everyone. Fifteen percent of each sale will benefit breast breast health screening programs and women's healthcare at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

“…virtuosic playing … irresistible exuberance” –The New York Times

Praised as “the soul of the Spanish guitar,” Pablo Sa´inz Villegas has become a worldwide sensation known as this generation’s great guitarist. With his “virtuosic playing characterized by irresistible exuberance” as described by The New York Times, his interpretations conjure the passion, playfulness, and drama of Rioja, his homeland’s rich musical heritage. He is known for his passionate, emotive and open-hearted playing, whether he is performing at intimate recital halls, or playing with beloved tenor, Pla´cido Domingo, to an audience of over 85,000 at Santiago Bernabe´u Stadium in Madrid, where maestro Domingo hailed him as “the master of the guitar”.

Sa´inz Villegas wrapped up a thriving season, performing on a floating stage on the Amazon River with Pla´cido Domingo, which was live streamed worldwide to millions. Additionally, he gave the world premiere of Rounds, the first composition for guitar by five-time Academy Award-winner John Williams, and accomplished a summer tour through Japan with the National Orchestra of Spain. The 2017-18 season will see Sa´inz Villegas making various debuts, including at the prestigious National Performing Arts Center in Beijing, Chicago’s Grant Park Music Festival Orchestra at the Millennium Park in Chicago, the New Zealand Symphony, the Norwegian Radio Orchestra in Oslo, New York’s iconic 92nd Street Y and Orquesta de Mineri´a in Mexico City, to name a few.

This event is sponsored by:
Barbara Sieg
Carrie Douglass and Fernando Operé
Barrett Johnson & Associates

Are you hitting the right notes with your HR decisions? Are your HR principles in line with current labor and employment law practices? Every HR professional must anticipate the issues, engage in tactical preparation, and compose effective responses to the new HR challenges. The soundtrack of 2017 is playing and you can't afford to miss the dance. Join Woods Rogers attorneys for our 36th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar as we discuss how to stay in tune with current HR laws and more in order to keep your business in harmony. What We’ll Cover -Up-To-The-Minute Case Law Update -News from the “Big Three” Federal Agencies -Latest Changes in Immigration Law -Hot Topics in Healthcare Reform -Managing the Informal Work Environment -Proper Classification of Workers -LGBTQ and Non-Discrimination Laws -…and more

Are you hitting the right notes with your HR decisions? Are your HR principles in line with current labor and employment law practices? Every HR professional must anticipate workforce issues, engage in tactical preparation, and compose effective responses to the new HR challenges. The soundtrack of 2017 is playing and you can’t afford to miss the dance. Join Woods Rogers attorneys at one of our 36th Annual Labor & Employment Seminars as we discuss how to stay in tune with current HR laws and more in order to keep your business in harmony. What We’ll Cover Up-To-The Minute Case Law Update News from the “Big Three” Federal Agencies Latest Changes in Immigration Law Hot Topics in Healthcare Reform Managing the Informal Work Environment Proper Classification of Workers LGBTQ and Non-Discrimination Laws …and more.

Lisa Beane: Karma
Andrea Douglas, Curator

Lisa Beane’s new exhibition Karma  is comprised of 10 paintings and one artist book; all of which were completed over the course of the this year. Vibrantly colored images that recall the innocence of childhood are paired with those that point to darker, more sinister historic moments. The result is a frenetic dialogue between image and viewer. Beane’s paintings suggests the heightened anxiety that pervades the times in which we live. In the catalogue that accompanies the show, essayist Sarah Sargeant opines that  Beane interrogates “fascism, national socialism, and terrorism.” She goes on to indicate that the artist’s paintings are partly inspired by the brutal and violent death of Farkhunda Malikzada in 2015. The Afghan woman was beaten to death, her body burned, and thereafter thrown into the river. Sargeant writes “Beane saw in the outcry here in the states, blatant hypocrisy and convenient amnesia. After all, it wasn’t that long ago that we were doing much the same thing.”

 Lisa Beane’s Karma gives us the ability to see how far we have come and how far we have yet to go.

The catalogue is $15 and available for purchase in the Alumni Room museum shop and coffee bar.

Please join the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Round Table as we gather for fellowship at 8:45 am and begin our meeting at 9:00 am.
This month we will feature Chamber Business, MaupinTown Media with Lorenzo Dickerson and featured Chamber Nonprofit, the Chamber's own Leadership Charlottesville (LC) with Andrea Copeland-Whitsett. (Chamber Nonprofits will receive information regarding the potential in becoming a NP partner for the LC Community Projects!)

This is a change from the original date of Oct. 4th. 

Facebook for Business Part 2

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Chamber Economic & Government Affairs Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Chamber conference room, 12:00 noon.   Contact the Chamber office if you wish to have lunch ordered for you, or you may bring your own lunch.

Annual Fall Festivus

Enjoy Delicious Prime Rib Every Friday night beginning at 5pm. 
8oz- $17.95
12 oz.- $21.95
16 oz. - $31.95
Accompanied by a Side 
Garden Salad and a Baked Potato

Have fun playing your instrument, singing along, and just listening to music from our local talent, and drink your favorite JRB brew! Wow us with your musical prowess and you could earn yourself a paid gig at our brewery.

Join DJ 2 Low Every Friday Night as He Mixes It Up!

Support the American Cancer Society Relay For Life at UVA by participating in the 9th Annual Fight Cancer 5K Run/Walk. The race begins at 9:00am at the UVA Whispering Wall at Monroe Plaza. Registration is $15 online at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=8483 and includes a t-shirt and freebies.

Bubba has been participating in our Open Mic Nights here at James River Brewery. Come by on Sunday and support this great local musician while listening to some great Outlaw Country.

Lisa Beane: Karma
Andrea Douglas, curator

Lisa Beane’s new exhibition Karma  is comprised of 10 paintings and one artist book; all of which were completed over the course of the this year. Vibrantly colored images that recall the innocence of childhood are paired with those that point to darker, more sinister historic moments. The result is a frenetic dialogue between image and viewer. Beane’s paintings suggests the heightened anxiety that pervades the times in which we live. In the catalogue that accompanies the show, essayist Sarah Sargeant opines that  Beane interrogates “fascism, national socialism, and terrorism.” She goes on to indicate that the artist’s paintings are partly inspired by the brutal and violent death of Farkhunda Malikzada in 2015. The Afghan woman was beaten to death, her body burned, and thereafter thrown into the river. Sargeant writes “Beane saw in the outcry here in the states, blatant hypocrisy and convenient amnesia. After all, it wasn’t that long ago that we were doing much the same thing.”

 Lisa Beane’s Karma gives us the ability to see how far we have come and how far we have yet to go.

The catalogue is $15 and available for purchase in the Alumni Room museum shop and coffee bar.

Love Reggae? Join Tavern on the James as Iron Lion takes the stage.

Settle Down Jack is a group of musicians/singers/songwriters that delivers an eclectic mix of music ranging from Rock and Pop to Jazz and R and B.

Get 10 Wings for Only $6.95!

Co-Developers Sol Systems and SolUnesco invite the Albemarle County Community to join the discussion on our proposed Rivanna Solar Project, in Albemarle County’s Scottsville District. We hope to see you at this meeting and look forward to your questions and input.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has identified that Rivanna Station may be an excellent location where the military mission could possibly be expanded.  As such, the Commonwealth has worked with the community to identify the “art of the possible” for an expanded military footprint at Rivanna Station.  Local planners and economic development personnel, with input from the installation will be meeting for a day to identify concepts.
You are invited to join the Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, Secretary Carlos Hopkins,  on October 18, from 10:00 – 1:00 at the Holiday Inn Express on Route 29 north in Ruckersville, VA, for a briefing on the findings derived from this  work. 
 

LinkedIn for Business Part 1 

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Join us for a Chamber "Let's Connect" BEFORE HOURS @ Pearl Island on Thursday, October 19 from 7:30 - 9:00 am. Scrumptious Fare and networking will be available.

 CADRe and the Housing Policy Issue

Graduate Charlottesville is teaming up with Kendra Scott to celebrate football season in style! Stop by Graduate Charlottesville’s main lobby to shop Kendra Scott classics as well as their newest collegiate styles and a first look at their Winter 2017 collection. Graduate will be featuring Blue Toad Hard Cidery’s “Wahoo Orange” cider as an early celebration for Homecoming Weekend. 20% of all proceeds will be donated to UVA’s Alumni Association and its Greek community’s philanthropies.

Shop Kendra Scott classics as well as their newest collegiate styles at Graduate Charlottesville's main lobby. Plus, enjoy a first look at their winter 2017 collection.

Graduate will be featuring Blue Toad Hard Cidery’s “Wahoo Orange” Cider in anticipation for Homecoming Weekend. 

*Graduate Charlottesville and Kendra Scott are proud to donate 20% of event proceeds to UVA’s Alumni Association and its Greek community’s philanthropies.

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Free Kid's Meal for children 12 and under with the purchase of an adult meal $10 or higher.

Join us for some Bluegrass with Bennie Dodd & Friends on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Think while you drink! 8 Rounds, 8 Questions per Round, Audio & Visual Rounds. Great Prizes. Sure to be a fun night for all!

Enjoy Delicious Prime Rib Every Friday night beginning at 5pm. 
8oz- $17.95
12 oz.- $21.95
16 oz. - $31.95
Accompanied by a Side 
Garden Salad and a Baked Potato

Have fun playing your instrument, singing along, and just listening to music from our local talent, and drink your favorite JRB brew! Wow us with your musical prowess and you could earn yourself a paid gig at our brewery.

Join DJ 2 Low Every Friday Night as He Mixes It Up!

Join us as Ole School plays some old school, country and southern rock!

Graduate Charlottesville is thrilled to kick of its first official Sunday Brunch of the fall. Starting October 22nd, Heirloom will host a musical brunch every Sunday with live performances by local musicians. For its inaugural session, Erin Lunsford of Erin & The Wildfire will be performing an acoustic set. Enjoy a wide range of classic southern dishes, from steak & eggs to buttery chicken biscuits with a side of acoustic rock and soul.

Based out of Charlottesville, VA, Tara plays and writes in a couple of different musical projects. In Tara’s current project, Tara Mills and Jimmy Stelling, she combines her lyrics and voice with Tennessee native Jimmy Stelling to create a very powerful yet driving original sound described as a mix of modern day folk, bluegrass, and americana.

Join us for the Season 8 premiere of AMC’s The Walking Dead, broadcast live on the Big Screen at The Paramount! This event is FREE to attend and concessions will be available for purchase throughout the broadcast. Pre-registration is encouraged.

AMC’s pre-season synopsis is in! Read below for all that Season 8 promises:

“Last season, Rick Grimes and his group of survivors were confronted with their deadliest challenge yet. With the comfort of Alexandria, they let their guard down, only to be reminded how brutal the world they live in can be.

“Feeling powerless under Negan’s rules and demands, Rick advocated the group play along. But seeing that Negan couldn’t be reasoned with, Rick began rallying together other communities affected by the Saviors. And with the support of the Hilltop and Kingdom, they finally have enough fire power to contest the Saviors.

“This season, Rick brings ‘All Out War’ to Negan and his forces. The Saviors are larger, better-equipped, and ruthless — but Rick and the unified communities are fighting for the promise of a brighter future. The battle lines are drawn as they launch into a kinetic, action-packed offensive.

“Up until now, survival has been the focus of Rick and our group, but it’s not enough. They have to fight to take back their freedom so that they can live. So that they can rebuild. As with any battle, there will be losses. Casualties. But with Rick leading the Alexandrian forces, Maggie leading the Hilltop, and King Ezekiel leading the Kingdom – Negan and the Saviors’ grip on this world may finally be coming to an end.”

Get 10 Wings for Only $6.95!

The Chamber Business Diversity Council is a proud sponsor of the Charlottesville Women & Minority Business Expo. PLEASE NOTE: This event is being held in place of our regular monthly meeting normally scheduled from 1230pm-2pm.
Women & Minority business owners, join us! Greater Charlottesville Community, support us! 

Expo Sponsors: City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development, City of Charlottesville, Chamber Business Diversity Council, Community Investment Collaborative, Forward Adelante, and Small Business Development Center

Free Kid's Meal for children 12 and under with the purchase of an adult meal $10 or higher.

Children of all ages are invited to a Halloween Party.

Join us outside on Sheepdog Café's patio for PUMPKIN CARVING and CIDER TASTINGS from Castle Hill Cider, Blue Toad Hard Cider - Virginia & Bold Rock Hard Cider! 

For just $10 you'll enjoy a flight of cider, scrumptious bites from our Sheepdog Café and a pumpkin! 

This month we will be partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville - 20% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to support the 5th Annual Habitat for Humanity Rake-a-Thon!

*Free to hotel guests.
*Valet parking included for all attendees

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Graduate Charlottesville is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to make fall fun and philanthropic. Join us outside on Sheepdog Café’s patio for pumpkin carving and cider tastings from Castle Hill Cider, Blue Toad Hard Cider, and Bold Rock Hard Cider. Enjoy a flight of cider, scrumptious bites from Sheepdog Café and a pumpkin to carve for $10 (free for hotel guests). 20% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to support the 5th Annual Habitat for Humanity Rake-A-Thon. All attendees will receive free valet parking.

Join local government and non-profit offices as we discuss our plan for a collaborative response to intimate partner violence in our community over complimentary snacks and refreshments. Collaborative Response to Intimate Partner Violence will host a community meeting to roll out their new plan to improve safety for victims of domestic violence. The meeting will be open to the public. It will be held from 3:00PM-4:30PM in the large meeting room at City Space. This plan serves to coordinate local criminal justice and service agency response to domestic/intimate partner violence. The purpose of the collaboration is to ensure that victims are supported and protected, while also ensuring that perpetrators of violence are held accountable and provided programming to reduce their likelihood of re-offending. This Collaborative Response team (comprised of local police and sheriff’s departments, Victim Witness, the Shelter for Help in Emergency, Emergency Response, and the Regional Jail) came together in response to the number of Intimate Partner Violence-related homicides in the area. This team used a series of evidence based decision making techniques to formulate specific plans and policies to reduce IPV-related homicides. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Join us for this chance to engage first-hand with the professionals in our area working to respond to and address this serious issue.

Enjoy Delicious Prime Rib Every Friday night beginning at 5pm. 
8oz- $17.95
12 oz.- $21.95
16 oz. - $31.95
Accompanied by a Side 
Garden Salad and a Baked Potato

Have fun playing your instrument, singing along, and just listening to music from our local talent, and drink your favorite JRB brew! Wow us with your musical prowess and you could earn yourself a paid gig at our brewery.

Join Us as the Rolling Stones Cover Band "Cherry Red" Takes the Stage for the 1st Time!

Jubilee Family Chiropractic Grand Opening 
& 1st Annual Fall Festival 
Forest Lakes Shopping Center. 
1770 Timberwood Blvd., C’ville, VA 22911 
Free Community Event and Free Parking 
Whole Family Fun! 
Vendor treat-or-treating, Pie Eating Contest, Bounce Houses, Food Vendors, Prizes, Pie-in-the-face fund raiser, & more Costume Contest - Best Family Costumes, Best Pet Costume and Most Creative Costume 
Saturday 10.28.17 4pm-6:30pm 
Please come support a fun and great cause! 
Support your favorite featured non-profits in our community: C’ville Fire Dept. Burn Camp, C’ville Police Dept. Foundation, Virginia Institute of Autism, Fluvanna County Care for Creatures, & Kiwanis Club for Kids.

After the infectious, optimistic persistence of guitarist/vocalist/song writer Aaron Sheldon overcame the gun-shy hesitation of cellist Meredith Martin, the duo Gangplank Road was formed. Offering lyrically rich originals interwoven with complimentary covers, the duo ranges from rock and country to alternative and Americana, with the occasional instrumental thrown in for good measure. Currently working on their first album together, the duo cultivates a fun yet complex dynamic that offers something for everyone.

Wear your favorite Costume and Join Us as Full Tone To the Max takes the stage for our Annual Halloween Bash. The entire 3WV Crew will be here. Costume Prizes will be awarded for the Funniest, Sexiest, Scariest and Overall Best Costume.

The Wayward Bills play harmony-rich music of Virginia's Piedmont, a blast of Americana with hues of folk, bluegrass and alt-country. Formed in 2012, the Richmond-based band features a layered, acoustic sound that is modern and authentic but also colored by influences old and new. The band mixes original material with carefully selected covers that pay tribute to artists from Johnny Cash to Radiohead. In 2014, the band released “The Wayward Bills,” a 13-song album on Comfort Records that includes reflections on family and the wonders and weirdness of life. The Wayward Bills features Mark Gormus on mandolin, guitar and vocals; Will Jones on guitar and vocals; and Scott Richards on bass and vocals.

Get 10 Wings for Only $6.95!