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November 2018 Newsletter

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Monticello Holiday Classic 5K

Come and enjoy the festivities during the Annual Monticello Holiday Classic 5K, on December 1st! Taking place on the grounds of historic Monticello in Charlottesville, this family-friendly 5k begins at the East Walk of Monticello and ends at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Smith Education Center.

Kids can also enjoy the Deck the Halls Kids Dash, a loop around the West Lawn within the shadows of Monticello.

Monticello Holiday Open House

On Sunday, November 25th, come and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Monticello's Annual Holiday Open House! The Holiday Open House features free entry to Thomas Jefferson's historic home, specially decorated for the holiday season.

The Holiday Open House is also a great place to pick up unique gifts with holiday specials at the Shop at Monticello!

Charlottesville: Simply the best

Charlottesville has frequently been named as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Live, and Charlottesville apartment residents know why: Charlottesville living really does offer something for everyone! Check out a few of our favorite reasons to live in the best town in the country.

Virginia Film Festival

The Annual Virginia Film Festival takes place November 1st through 4th at various locations around the Grounds of UVA and throughout Charlottesville.

The festival features special guests, including acclaimed directors and actors to professors and leading cultural experts who lead discussions that stimulate, educate, and engage, as well as showcasing new documentaries, fresh perspectives on timeless classics, and local filmmakers from Virginia.

MercyMe “The Imagine Nation Tour”

MercyMe’s “The Imagine Nation Tour” will be at John Paul Jones Arena on October 20th! The tour will feature long time friends Tenth Avenue North and many of fan favorite songs!

MercyMe is one of Christian music's most successful bands, with over 9 studio albums produced and consistently topping charts and winning music awards.

Thomas Rhett: Life Changes Tour

Thomas Rhett will be bringing his Life Changes 2018 Tour to Charlottesville on September 29th, at John Paul Jones Arena, with special guests Brett Young & Midland. The tour will feature songs from his new album of the same name, as well as favorite songs from past albums.

Thomas Rhett is an American country music singer and songwriter with three studio albums that have produced hits like Marry Me, Make Me Wanna, Die a Happy Man, and many more!

A Class All Its Own: Charlottesville Shopping

Living in a Charlottesville apartment has lots of perks, and one of the most rewarding is the amazing shopping close by. Charlottesville boasts not just variety but a unique and unmatchable charm that makes shopping an adventure. Amid the myriad choices are some amazing gems, places you'll visit again and again to find treasures that you'll want to take home. Check out a few of our favorites!

Charlottesville: An Active Foodie Haven

Charlottesville apartment living places you in the perfect environment to enjoy a day of hiking and breathtaking views rewarded by a world class meal! A plethora a beautiful hiking and biking trails is complemented by a wide variety of exquisite and unique food offerings that can satisfy your gourmet side while fueling your active lifestyle. Read a few of our suggestions about how to pair some the best parts of Charlottesville life.

Charlottesville Women's Four Miler

The Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler takes place on Saturday, September 1st, and will benefit the UVA Breast Care Program! Take part in Virginia’s largest all-women’s race, where 3,500 women and girls will come together to support breast cancer care and research!

During is 24 years, the race has attracted over 48,000 runners and raised over $3.5 million for cancer care and research!​

Virginia Craft Brewers Fest

The Three Notch’d Brewing Company will host the Virginia Craft Brewers Fest, Saturday, August 18 at IX Art Park in Charlottesville.

The Virginia Craft Brewers Fest brings the best beer in Virginia all to one place! The event will feature over 100 breweries serving tastings, live music and vendors serving food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Charlottesville Craft Beer: Trend from Tradition

Craft beer seems to easy to find lately! If you live in Charlottesville, it's even easier to find exceptional craft beer. Central Virginia has become a popular community for beer lovers and brewers. Conveniently located near several world class craft breweries, Charlottesville is at the heart of every kind of beer experience from local neighborhood pubs to day trips that feature gorgeous Virginia scenery! Find out how to plan your beer tour of the area.

2nd Annual Charlottesville Day

Bring the family out for a fun-filled day of games and live entertainment, at the 2nd Annual Charlottesville Day! Charlottesville Day takes place on August 4th, at the IX Art Park in Charlottesville and aims to bring the Charlottesville community together.

Charlottesville Day provides a day of fun for the whole family, with games and activities, live entertainment, vendors and food trucks, and more!

Albemarle County Fair

The Annual Albemarle County Fair takes place this year on July 26th through 28th, at James Monroe's Highlands. This local favorite event features all your fair favorites, with agricultural exhibits, baked goods, crafts, family entertainment, events, livestock, and good-old country fun!

In addition, the Highland will offer historic demonstrations, including a blacksmith, wool spinning and weaving, and a reproduction button maker.

July 4th at Monticello

Charlottesville's historic Monticello will hold their 55th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony, on July 4th on the grounds of Monticello.

The event will feature a speaker and Naturalization Ceremony, celebrating new citizens from around the world, as well as a free Open House walk-through tours of Monticello after the ceremony!

18th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

The Jefferson School & African American Heritage Center will host the 18th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15th & 16th! The event commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the last U. S state, celebrating the end of forced enslavement of African American peoples!

The event will feature speakers and entertainment, celebrating African American accomplishments and honoring local ancestors!

PAW Patrol Live!

Have a PAW Patrol lover in your life? PAW Patrol Live! is coming to Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena on Wednesday, May 30th. This family friendly event features all your favorite characters in “The Great Pirate Adventure”!

It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and during a rescue, the pups discover a secret pirate treasure map! The show is sure to be an unforgettable adventure for kids of all ages.

Belvedere Announced 1st Place Winner of Readers' Choice 2018 Award

Reserve at Belvedere’s management and staff are so excited & proud to have won the 2018 Reader’s Choice Award for Favorite Apartment Community! This award was voted on by the Daily Progress Readers. It’s an honor to be rewarded for working hard for excellence in customer service, maintenance, apartments and amenities. All three of Cathcart’s Apartment Communities in Charlottesville were recognized by the Daily Progress Readers. It was a full award sweep! Thanks to all our wonderful residents, employees and partners for helping us achieve this award.

Casting Crowns

The Grammy Award winning Christian Rock group Casting Crowns will be at John Paul Jones Arena, Sunday, April 26th, as part of their "The Very Next Thing" Tour.

The show will feature songs from their newest album "The Very Next Thing" as well as new and old favorites, and will also feature special guest, I AM THEY.

Tom Tom Founders Festival

The Tom Tom Founders Festival comes to Charlottesville on April 9th to 15th! The creators festival brings entrepreneurs, creators, innovators, artists, and visionaries together with dozens of events in downtown Charlottesville.

Outdoor spaces, theaters, galleries, and concert halls will host block parties, panels and discussions, workshops, competitions, art shows, and summits that will feature some of the top creative minds in the entrepreneur world.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

The Banff Mountain Film Festival takes place in Charlottesville, Virginia, on March 11th - March 12th, at the Paramount Theater. The festival features two nights of the world’s best mountain sports and culture short films, showing different films each night!

Hosted by the Shenandoah National Park Trust, the film festival will have outdoor-themed prizes, and information and exhibits from local sponsors and partners of the Shenandoah National Park Trust.

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Reserve at Belvedere Won 2017 Excellence in Customer Service Award

Reserve at Belvedere has won big again! Excellence Award for outstanding customer service by CEL. We are so proud of our community and our employees!

Charlottesville ranks 5th in the US as one of the Happiest & Healthiest Cities!

NBC 29 recently reported that Charlottesville is one of the healthiest and happiest cities in the U.S . Charlottesville, VA ranks fifth out of nearly 200 communities in a new report on the State of American Well-Being.

The Gallup-Health index reviewed five elements of well-being: purpose, social, financial, community, and physical. Charlottesville, VA ranks highest in social and physical well-being.

The report states that 89 percent of Charlottesvillians surveyed report significant enjoyment on any given day. Also, 74- percent report being active and productive every day.