In light of last week’s Fourth Annual Tom Tom Founders Festival and the events it brought to Grounds, Arts & Entertainment sat down to chat with founder and director Paul Beyer to talk about the festival’s past, present and future. Arts & Entertainment: To begin, could you give a quick background on what Tom Tom is, for those who don’t know about it?
It was a warm, clear night when hip-hop artist, actor, social personality and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg came to the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in downtown Charlottesville.
Not many people hear the phrase “ethics lecture” and picture a rollicking good time. Yet, the right speaker can supply a breath of fresh air to a subject which could easily become stuffy and solemn.
Blank Range will be opening for Two Gallants at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall May 3. The Nashville-based group packs a timeless sound and powerful rock energy and will be touring the United States until the start of the summer.
Speaking in a near-whisper that would startle most American ears, Abderrahmane Sissako, an internationally recognized and highly-decorated filmmaker, told an African Cinema class that he does not enjoy making films.
In the middle of a busy day, a handful of James Joyce enthusiasts brought out their well-marked and coveted copies of his magnum opus, “Ulysses,” for the first event of its kind — U.Va.
Two courageous souls from the Cavalier Daily’s Arts & Entertainment section braved the Paramount for a night of horror on Apr.
Left & Right began their musical career in Charlottesville while driving buses for the University Transit Service.
The Jefferson Theater was surprisingly calm last Wednesday night when opening act Bhi Bhiman took the stage to play a set of songs from his upcoming album, “Rhythm and Reason.” The mellow atmosphere worked for Bhiman, who played his soulful folk-rock music with only an acoustic guitar, silhouetted by a single spotlight.
Tennessee rockers Diarrhea Planet will be making their third Charlottesville appearance this year Friday at the Southern Cafe & Music Hall.
Visiting from Tselani, Arizona, traditional Navajo weaver D.Y. Begay came to Charlottesville last Wednesday to share her culture and hand-made pieces with University students and the Charlottesville community.
Since its inception in 2010, Tedeschi Trucks Band has been a massive presence in the world of blues music.
Electronic musician Dan Deacon is no stranger to the show circuit. Having a career born and bred in the sweat-soaked incubator of house shows and “do-it-yourself” venue culture helped increase his familiarity.
The University Singers and Chamber Singers’ “American Pioneers” concert this past Friday shook the foundations of Old Cabell Hall and highlighted talented composers from the early 20th century.
Indian Classical Night is a colorful showcase of the diverse cultural dances and musical talents present at the University as well as in the Charlottesville community.
Last Friday, the Culbreth Theater hosted Charles Wright, the 2014-15 U.S. Poet Laureate, and National Book Award winner Mary Szybist.
Last week, University professor and poet Stephen Cushman and Poet Laureate of Virginia Ron Smith read selections from their works in the Special Collections Library.
The greatest thing about University a cappella is that, other than terrific music, you really never know what to expect.
Ruffin Distinguished Artist in Residence Claude Wampler’s exhibition “Trailing Spouse” is on display through Mar.
Shakespeare On The Lawn takes on The Bard’s classic, “King Lear,” in its contemporary, yet timeless rendition of the text.
