The Bard graces the Lawn
Next week, Shakespeare on the Lawn will present one of William Shakespeare's most popular -- and controversial -- comedies.The Taming of the Shrew tells the story of a strict father who will not allow his beautiful and sweet-tempered daughter, Bianca, marry until her tempestuous older sister, Kate, finds a suitable beau (you may recognize this plot from the Heath Ledger film 10 Things I Hate About You, perhaps the classic's most well-known adaptation). Director Casey Weed chose to set SOTL's version of the show in the post-WWII 1950s, complete with big skirts and swing dancing. The show will run March 27 to 29 in the Student Activities Building.
--by anne larimer hart
Art majors make local impact
Last Friday, fourth-year art majors James Erickson and Matt Kleberg unveiled their mural illuminating the walls of Pacino's Deli on the Corner. Erickson and Kleberg, frequent Pacino customers and friends of owner Jimmy George, had the idea for the mural during the fall semester. "The mural started as Matt and I seeing a need in the community," Erickson said. "We were creating awareness of the deli, a new business in town and the mural doubled as a venue for me to artistically express myself and my views."The mural, on the upper floor of the deli, is an abstract look at Charlottesville icons, with Thomas Jefferson, the Medical School gates and the Rivana Trail logo -- among various other images -- gracing the mural.
--by stephanie garcia
A problem of magical proportions
Last week, Warner Bros. revealed that the final installment of the Harry Potter films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will be split into a two-part movie. The first part will be released in November 2010, followed by the second half in May 2011. Both movies will be written by Steve Kloves and directed by David Yates -- who also helmed movies five and six. It's still unclear at what point in the novel the movie will be divided. Warner Bros. has confirmed that the original cast of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will return for the final movie.
--by david replogle
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