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Hear Together: Farmers Market at Ix

Every Saturday Market Central brings local farms, food, and art to Charlottesville at the Farmers Market at Ix. 

Now in it’s 5th year as an all season market, the Farmers Market at Ix provides a place for people to learn more about our local farms and seasonal produce and discover new cuisines including authentic Jamacian fare from Rum Punch and southern fusion food from SFG. Farms such as Bellair, Singing Produce and Agriberry Farm stay with us all winter and will be joined by over 20 more farms in the summer!

They welcome you to the market to explore seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, local meats, and handmade gifts.

Parking is available, and they accept SNAP.

Hear Together: Girls on the Run Central Virginia and Blue Ridge 5ks

Girls on the Run Central Virginia and Blue Ridge is hosting three upcoming 5k Celebrations representing teams of girls in grades 3rd to 8th to promote healthy, active lifestyles and social development. Their upcoming 5k dates are April 26th in Roanoke, April 27th in Charlottesville, and May 3rd in Lynchburg.

Girls on the Run is a nationwide and international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls to build healthy physical and mental habits that last long beyond the program. They aim to make a positive impact on girls’ lives in our community.

Proceeds from their 5ks benefit current and future programming for fall and spring seasons. 

Hear Together: Montessori School of Charlottesville Truck Touch Event

Montessori School of Charlottesville is a non-profit Montessori School in the Charlottesville area. On Saturday, May 3rd from 10am – 1pm, they are hosting their annual Truck Touch Event at the Fairview Swim Club.

The Truck Touch is a family friendly event that allows children to explore some of their favorite trucks! There will be food vendors, face painting, a strider bike course and live music.

All proceeds will go towards increasing their scholarship fund so that they can continue to broaden access to early childhood education in our community!

Hear Together: Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Same Page Community Read

This month, the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library welcomes all Central Virginians to read and discuss Chesapeake Requiem by Earl Swift, the 2025 Same Page Community Read selection.

This annual community-wide reading initiative gives book groups, classrooms, and individuals the opportunity to explore the themes of a single book by an author appearing at the Virginia Festival of the Book taking place in Charlottesville. Paperback copies of Chesapeake Requiem are available at JMRL branches and the Bookmobile while supplies last.

Olivia Wolf In-Studio Session

Bob Mosolgo is joined in the studio by Olivia Wolf. They chat about her debut album, Silver Rounds, her experience living and learning in Virginia, how writing connects people, and more. Plus, stay tuned for videos of the live performances of a few of her songs from the WNRN studio.