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As much as it pains me to disappoint one of my favorite C-VILLE writers, Brendan Fitzgerald, I need to set the record straight about the First Street Church Project [“Soul Music,” Feedback, July 14]. The sanctuary in the church will be available to the community for various uses including weddings, poetry readings, dance recitals, seminars and fundraisers for other non-profits. Musical events may take place in the space as well but I am afraid Prince will not be able to perform since the building will not be a rock ‘n’ roll venue or nightclub. There is, in fact, no sound system, no lighting and no negotiations with another nonprofit group to operate the space at this time. There is a new stage which will be extremely flexible in its use and hopefully the space will generate revenue for the other aspects of the Project which are intended to meet the needs of the working poor and homeless. It would be wonderful if local musicians wanted to partner with us in those efforts.
The First Street Church Project is grateful to the City of Charlottesville for their assistance in bringing this project to fruition. When our building permit was issued it was an A-3 permit which includes the following uses: Assembly (religious worship, community and lecture hall), Business (office areas), Educational (for instruction).
We intend to comply with the regulations governing our permit, as will our tenants. Any proposal regarding use of the sanctuary will have to be within the legal usage of the space as outlined in our permit.
One of the challenges we have faced during this process has been the availability of accurate information. Thank you for allowing me to share the facts with our community.
Janet Matthews
Project Director
First Street Church Project
CORRECTIONS
Due to a reporting error, last week’s cover story, “The devil went down to FloydFest,” incorrectly stated the number of Charlottesville bands performing at the music festival. The correct number is 11. They were William Walter & Co., American Dumpster, Morwenna Lasko & Jay Pun, Barling and Collins, Kings of Belmont, The Rogan Brothers, Trees on Fire, Mariana Bell, The Wave, Raw Dawg and 6 Day Bender. Additionally, the gospel choir that performed was from Barcelona, not Brazil, as reported.
Also, due to a karmic disruption in production and proofreading, last week we ran an old edition of Free Will Astrology. Rob Brezsny wants to make sure you know it is our problem and not his. The stars remain aligned for his column, which is correct this week, we assure you, and appears on page 36.