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(05/29/17 3:15am)
Summer 2017 promises a diverse range of films for people of all ages and interests, including numerous genres, sequels or remakes of old films. There are some must-sees — and also some to avoid at all costs.
(03/30/17 5:44am)
Renowned New York Times art critic Holland Cotter spoke at the University March 23 about art within the context of activism, historical canons and his general experiences.
(03/02/17 5:45am)
Last week, the University welcomed back Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, the creators of the award-winning musical version of “Les Misérables,” for their second residency Feb. 22-24.
(02/14/17 5:34am)
The McIntire Department of Art often presents guest lecturers, but hosting renowned art critic and historian Tyler Green on Feb. 7 was a unique opportunity. He spoke of his beginnings as a typical art critic and how he later moved on to create his podcast, Modern Art Notes (MAN).
(11/22/16 2:54am)
“Harry Potter” fans have long awaited the arrival of J.K. Rowling’s latest foray into the wizarding world, and the author did not disappoint. Despite high expectations set by its predecessors, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is a superb display of magic, humor and drama. Rowling wrote and produced the film, so viewers can feel comfortable knowing this new rendition on the original series is authentic and what the beloved author wants. There are also snippets of the iconic “Harry Potter” music throughout the film, a subtle reminder of the parallel setting.
(11/03/16 2:23am)
What is identity? How does one navigate the world when it is perceived so differently by each individual? Virginia Players explored such questions Oct. 29 in their Lab Series show, “Identity: A Musical Cabaret.” “Identity” was unique because it was an original, one-night show written and constructed by the director and actors.
(10/13/16 2:18am)
Shakespeare can be difficult to understand, but the actors of the Drama Department’s fall show, “The Comedy of Errors,” made following the play’s plot easy. Every line, movement and design element of the play, whose last show was Oct. 9, was bold and engaging. The modern setting also made for a more intriguing performance.
(09/07/16 11:18pm)
Thursday night, Rainbow Kitten Surprise opened for Major and the Monbacks at The Southern Café and Music Hall. Many in attendance turned out specifically for the burgeoning opening act, but the venue lost few if any concertgoers once Major and the Monbacks took the stage.
(09/01/16 1:09am)
Charlottesville is a hub for the arts — and paired with the University, the possibilities for artistic expression are extensive. Arts Grounds Day is an event that recognizes and celebrates the many arts opportunities within the community.
(04/07/16 1:02am)
Moon Taxi, a burgeoning indie-rock band, played at The Jefferson Theater last weekend. For many concert-goers, however, the highlight of the night was the opening band, The Lonely Biscuits.
(04/07/16 12:59am)
Spectrum Theater’s opening night of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had a near-full house, a well-deserved achievement since the show was so dynamic. Audience members laughed, cried and squirmed in their seats. Discomfort, shock and relief overtook them as tragedy morphed into empowerment.
(04/04/16 2:34am)
Paul Graham, a British photographer currently living and working in New York City, recently spoke at the University about his past 12 years of work, consisting of three different series — “American Night,” “A Shimmer of Possibility” and “The Present” — which collectively comprise the publication “The Whiteness of the Whale.”
(03/24/16 12:51am)
Last week, the Virginia Festival of the Book’s “A State of Many Nations: Immigration and the Changing Face of Virginia” brought together photographer Lloyd Wolf, journalist Tom Gjelten and author Gustavo Pérez Firmat to discuss how their work emphasizes the changing role of diversity in America and the phenomena surrounding immigration. Immigration law scholar David Martin moderated.
(03/04/16 5:23am)
In their penultimate performance of Pierre de Marivaux’s “Triumph of Love,” the seven-person cast presented an incredibly comical performance of unrequited love, false identities and raunchy jests. Even though Léonide (Jacqueline Ford) was the main character and her wit and dynamism stole the show at times, it is impossible to say that just one person made the play such an excellent performance.
(02/18/16 3:12am)
Lights came on, painstakingly slow, emanating from the figure’s shoulders, head and torso rather than from the bulbs above. Audience members waited expectantly, anticipating the rise of music and sound as the man burst into movement, but it didn’t come right away.
(02/18/16 3:09am)
Vagina. About half of the world’s population has a vagina. All nine performers in the Virginia Player’s Reading Series’s presentation of “The Vagina Monologues” have vaginas.
(11/19/15 3:34am)
A group of 35 fourth-year studio art majors currently have work displayed in an artist collective called N.O.W! at the McGuffrey Art Center. An eclectic collection of work, N.O.W! highlights talent through numerous mediums, including painting, drawing, book-making, sculpture, cinematography, woodworking and metalworking.
(11/12/15 2:34am)
Those who missed seeing the Virginia Film Festival documentary, “Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawings,” should at least attempt to visit The Fralin Museum of Art, which features some of LeWitt’s photographic work.
(11/05/15 5:21am)
Whether it’s the collaboration of art and music via ecoacoustics or art and biology at the Mountain Lake Biological Station, the integration of the arts and other disciplines develops critical thinking skills and creativity that not only propel artistic careers, but also enhance everyday life.