Review: Monday Night Jam at The Local

Montana Mitchell, staff writer

Looking for your next Monday night adventure? Look no further because The Local’s Monday Night Jam night has you covered. Walking into The Local on Monday nights is like a warm comforting hug with friendly faces and warm-toned lights.

“We live local and are also locally owned,” according to The Local’s website.

On Monday nights, The Local has a “Jam Night” with an open mic for local talent that runs from 9-11 p.m. The Local offers a bar full of high-end wines and liquor, live music, and a warm supportive crowd.

My friends and I had the fortune of discovering this lovely place last Monday night. We loved it so much that we returned this Monday, Oct. 23.

Attracting young and old adults, The Local has a diverse crowd that anyone can connect with. From UVA students, to local members of the community, the community of Charlottesville comes together to support local artists, while also supporting the business hosting it. Everyone is welcoming and loving, which makes Charlottesville’s saying “Virginia is For Lovers” feel true.

A woman who had a table next to us, who we had never met before, gave us insight on all of the local performers, and was just a delightful person to talk to. Just like her, almost everyone who attends The Local on Monday nights has a kind charisma to them.

The event Jam Night is only held on the first floor, as The Local has two and does not have a stage for open-mic performers, but instead a big corner that they perform in. The Local on Monday nights is packed, and has very little seating. Even though you may have to stand the entire time, it is an experience that is worth it. Jam Night is a laid back event that really kicks off the week.

The Local is located off of the Downtown mall at 824 Hinton Ave and is also open for dinner at 5 p.m. seven days a week.