The spring semester has begun at the University, and although the weather may still be far from balmy, music venues throughout Charlottesville are preparing to usher in 2011 with a breath of fresh air. The scene in Charlottesville has always offered stellar variety and exceptional talent, from nationally acclaimed sensations to local stars. With an array of vastly different values - compare John Paul Jones Arena and the Southern, for example - you can find a performance that sparks your interest this upcoming season.
One of my favorite annual events at JPJ isn't a musical show, but the ever-entertaining antics of the exhibition basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters. If you've never seen them live, I certainly recommend catching their show March 6. JPJ is also bringing the Cirque Du Soleil "Alegr
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