Community Calendar

Live Arts Radio PSAs
BLOOD AT THE ROOT
Contact andrew@livearts.org with any questions.
Start Date: 3/16/26
Kill Date: 4/25/26
PSA 1
Length: 10 seconds
VO: Dominique Morisseau’s stirring ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT opens at Live Arts on April 10th and runs through April 26th. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

PSA 2
Length: 20 seconds
VO: Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau’s potent and timely ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT runs at Live Arts from April 10th through April 26th. Based on the case of the Jena Six. Morisseau uses her powerful blend of poetic dialogue to call out racial biases, bigotry, harsh injustices, and their shattering impact. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Sponsored by the City of Charlottesville and John and Kate Byrne. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

PSA 3
Length: 30 seconds
VO: Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau’s potent and timely ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT opens April 10th at Live Arts. Based on the case of the Louisiana Jena Six. Morisseau uses her powerful blend of layered poetry and hip-hop rhythms to call out bigotry, harsh injustices, and their shattering impact. As intersecting stories unfold, characters wrestle with the weight of systemic racism and failures of the justice system. This dynamic play runs until April 26th. Sponsored by the City of Charlottesville and John and Kate Byrne. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

A farm-to-table experience that will fuel our growth: Chef Throwdown Benefiting Jones Gardens- September 7, 2026 @ 5:30pm (Location TBD)

Jones Gardens invites Virginia chefs to apply for a friendly Farm-to-Table Chef Throwdown, featured as part of a lively, ticketed fundraising dinner celebrating local food, farms, and community.

Each selected chef will be paired with a Virginia farm and challenged to create a dish that highlights the farm’s ingredients and a thoughtful farm-to-table approach. Guests will enjoy the event as both entertainment and dining, tasting inspired dishes while cheering on chef–farm teams.

All proceeds benefit Jones Gardens, and help fuel our operations, particularly a new and exciting venture that will break soon break ground, which will bring more programming and education to the community.

What Chefs Receive

Stipend for participation
Volunteer assistance during prep and service (if needed)
Exposure to a broad, food-loving community audience through our social media and website, as well as potential to be featured in local news broadcastings
Collaboration with a Virginia farm
A fun, high-energy competition for a meaningful cause

Chef Requirements (Seeking 2-3 chefs)

Must apply via the Jones Gardens website
Must Prepare at least one dish that contributes to the full course meal (either an appetizer, entree or desert)
Submit a short video clip showing yourself preparing a dish and explaining your process
Be genuinely passionate about Jones Gardens’ mission and local food systems

Chefs of all backgrounds and culinary styles are encouraged to apply.

The Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS) offers classes for all ages and skill levels in Irish dance, music and singing. The winter/spring semester begins on January 20 & 22 and runs for 12 weeks.

Building and supporting our community is what we do at the LIFEworks Project! We invite you to shop our client choice grocery outlet today from 4:30pm-7pm.
The River City Bread Basket is located at 505 N. Winchester Ave. in Waynesboro, Va.
Select what works best for you and your family! Grab a shopping cart and not a box!
All items are available while supplies last! Meat, eggs, dairy and more! All FREE!
Call 540-251-2381 to register
We’ll see you soon! #ThriveThursday
#distributionwithdignity #buildcommunity
#foodjustice #empowerment

Come learn the sport of rugby while getting fit and making great friends. All are welcome. No experience necessary.

Live Arts Radio PSAs
BLOOD AT THE ROOT
Contact andrew@livearts.org with any questions.
Start Date: 3/16/26
Kill Date: 4/25/26
PSA 1
Length: 10 seconds
VO: Dominique Morisseau’s stirring ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT opens at Live Arts on April 10th and runs through April 26th. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

PSA 2
Length: 20 seconds
VO: Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau’s potent and timely ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT runs at Live Arts from April 10th through April 26th. Based on the case of the Jena Six. Morisseau uses her powerful blend of poetic dialogue to call out racial biases, bigotry, harsh injustices, and their shattering impact. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Sponsored by the City of Charlottesville and John and Kate Byrne. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

PSA 3
Length: 30 seconds
VO: Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau’s potent and timely ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT opens April 10th at Live Arts. Based on the case of the Louisiana Jena Six. Morisseau uses her powerful blend of layered poetry and hip-hop rhythms to call out bigotry, harsh injustices, and their shattering impact. As intersecting stories unfold, characters wrestle with the weight of systemic racism and failures of the justice system. This dynamic play runs until April 26th. Sponsored by the City of Charlottesville and John and Kate Byrne. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

Rocktown House of Music Presents an evening with John McCutcheon

This is a benefit concert for Rocktown House of Music, a local, not-for-profit community music school for all ages.

Doors open at 6:00 with drinks and concessions available
Music begins at 7:00

For more information visit www.rocktownhouseofmusic.com

Live Arts Radio PSAs
BLOOD AT THE ROOT
Contact andrew@livearts.org with any questions.
Start Date: 3/16/26
Kill Date: 4/25/26
PSA 1
Length: 10 seconds
VO: Dominique Morisseau’s stirring ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT opens at Live Arts on April 10th and runs through April 26th. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

PSA 2
Length: 20 seconds
VO: Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau’s potent and timely ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT runs at Live Arts from April 10th through April 26th. Based on the case of the Jena Six. Morisseau uses her powerful blend of poetic dialogue to call out racial biases, bigotry, harsh injustices, and their shattering impact. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Sponsored by the City of Charlottesville and John and Kate Byrne. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

PSA 3
Length: 30 seconds
VO: Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau’s potent and timely ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT opens April 10th at Live Arts. Based on the case of the Louisiana Jena Six. Morisseau uses her powerful blend of layered poetry and hip-hop rhythms to call out bigotry, harsh injustices, and their shattering impact. As intersecting stories unfold, characters wrestle with the weight of systemic racism and failures of the justice system. This dynamic play runs until April 26th. Sponsored by the City of Charlottesville and John and Kate Byrne. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

FREE ADMISSION!
Cooter's Garage Band performs live every Saturday! 1pm-3pm

Live Arts Radio PSAs
BLOOD AT THE ROOT
Contact andrew@livearts.org with any questions.
Start Date: 3/16/26
Kill Date: 4/25/26
PSA 1
Length: 10 seconds
VO: Dominique Morisseau’s stirring ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT opens at Live Arts on April 10th and runs through April 26th. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

PSA 2
Length: 20 seconds
VO: Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau’s potent and timely ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT runs at Live Arts from April 10th through April 26th. Based on the case of the Jena Six. Morisseau uses her powerful blend of poetic dialogue to call out racial biases, bigotry, harsh injustices, and their shattering impact. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Sponsored by the City of Charlottesville and John and Kate Byrne. Visit livearts.org for tickets.

PSA 3
Length: 30 seconds
VO: Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau’s potent and timely ensemble drama BLOOD AT THE ROOT opens April 10th at Live Arts. Based on the case of the Louisiana Jena Six. Morisseau uses her powerful blend of layered poetry and hip-hop rhythms to call out bigotry, harsh injustices, and their shattering impact. As intersecting stories unfold, characters wrestle with the weight of systemic racism and failures of the justice system. This dynamic play runs until April 26th. Sponsored by the City of Charlottesville and John and Kate Byrne. Directed by Leslie Scott-Jones. Visit livearts.org for tickets.