Sanjay Michael Suchak
Sanjay Suchak serves as a tour photographer for the Dave Matthews Band, Public Enemy and Slightly Stoopid. His work — which has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and Rolling Stone — also includes political protests and the removal of Virginia statues. From 2013 to 2023, Suchak was the senior photographer for the University of Virginia.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville
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Sanjay SuchakWidely respected jazz trumpeter John D'earth announces his retirement from UVA and shares stories as a teacher, performer, composer, recording artist and bandleader of Jazz Thursdays at Miller’s in Charlottesville. -
Terri Allard/VPMMeet Jay Pun — musician, restaurateur, educator and co-founder of the VeryAsian VA Celebration, an annual event held in May in honor of Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
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Terri Allard/VPMThe Center for Nonprofit Excellence — a long-standing, respected resource for nonprofits in Charlottesville and beyond — has a new executive director. Learn more about CNE and the important role it continues to play in our community.
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Molly AngevineFind out how artist Terri Long rediscovered her creative voice after a breast cancer diagnosis and a devastating house fire.
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VPMJessica Harris founded a nonprofit youth theatre at age 16. Find out what she's doing now!
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Will MayIn fall 2022, Charlottesville filmmaker Chris Farina was diagnosed with ALS — a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. To celebrate his award-winning work and raise funds to help with his medical expenses, the Farina Film Fest has been scheduled for Nov. 5 at The Paramount Theater.
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Terri Allard/VPMWhat do you get when you combine high energy and humor with guitar, accordion, harmonica, flute, vocals and great songwriting? You get the band Scuffletown.
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Terri Allard/VPMThe local singer-songwriter is the first to sign a streaming licensing agreement with the school’s Music Library.
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Visit The Wildlife Center of Virginia, a teaching hospital for wildlife that has treated more than 200 native species. Then learn about the UVA Memorial to Enslaved Laborers and Descendant Outreach Program, a memorial project that commemorates the men and women who were once enslaved at the University of Virginia and serves as a symbolic acknowledgement of a difficult past, as well as a place of learning and healing.
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Catch up with Tony LaBua, the owner of a long-time favorite Charlottesville eatery and ice cream shop. Then hear from the Fountain Fund, an organization whose mission is to invest in the full potential and economic independence of the formerly incarcerated, to not only better their lives, but benefit the community as a whole.
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Visit The Garage, a unique concert venue. Then explore the important role of storm water management at UVA.
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Catch up with a Tony-award winning high school drama teacher Madeline Michel, who inspires her students to take ownership of their art by writing, directing and choreographing their own productions. Then spend time with a dedicated young filmmaker Jack Buckley, as he talks about his first full-length animated film and his goals for the future.
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Hear from a couple whose music serves as a cultural pollinator, bridging together different styles and drawing on the traditions of their families’ past through the Lua Project. Then connect with Leslie M. Scott-Jones, an area artist who is making a difference in the community through her work in theater, music, writing and radio.
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The practice of quilting goes back thousands of years and is still a popular pastime today. Visit with the Charlottesville Area Quilters Guild to learn more about the many reasons it’s members are crafting quilts. Then learn about Charlottesville Women in Tech, a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for women of all levels of experience to grow and succeed in the world of technology.
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Join Terri Allard as she visits Diego Decorte, co-founder of the Elysium Honey Company. Here in Virginia, he is dedicated to passing along his passion for this fascinating time-honored science to a new generation. Then discover New City Arts, an organization that serves as a supportive network for artists by building bridges among a variety of different audiences in our area.
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Stop by Barboursville Vineyards, an award-winning winery that has been part of our community for over four decades. Sit down with the founder of The Soho Center, an organization dedicated to providing free books to families throughout Virginia.
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Hear from a musician Michael Coleman, whose band won the state-wide Rockin’ to Lockin’ contest and is now making a big noise across the region. Then discover Charlottesville Area Riding Therapy (CART), an organization that uses horseback riding to provide therapy for children and adults with special needs.
