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(02/24/22 7:28am)
7th Grade Girl Fight frontrunner Debra Guy is no stranger to the local music community. After playing in several bands both around Virginia and in the Washington, D.C. area, the singer and guitarist has also written and performed as a solo singer-songwriter since 2018. It wasn’t until a friend asked about Guy’s favorite artists, however, that Guy had a “small epiphany” about the type of music she was creating.
(08/19/21 7:40pm)
The upcoming semester is set to mark the return of many things we love about U.Va. Between the switch back to in-person classes, the revitalization of many student groups which underwent either a full pause or significant changes during the height of the pandemic and the arrival of the incoming Class of 2025, the return to many cherished communities and spaces is bound to feel both exciting and a bit overwhelming — especially for new students. Particularly in the arts field, the changes of the past year have created significant difficulties for artistic communities, but have also made them all the more resilient and enduring. If you are an artistically inclined first year sitting in your new dorm room and thinking about what to do now that you’re at college, here is a breakdown of some places to get started. Even if majoring in the arts isn’t exactly your thing, there are still plenty of ways to get involved at the University both in and out of the classroom.
(03/26/21 2:31pm)
Last Friday, the Marvel franchise released the first episode of the highly anticipated series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” As the second installment of the partnership between Marvel and streaming platform Disney+, the show marks a distinct shift in the franchise’s scale of content. With most of the Marvel production effort backing large-scale theatrical releases, both “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and the recently wrapped-up “WandaVision” see the immensely popular franchise turning its attention to the previously unsuccessful realm of television. But where “WandaVision” leaned into the medium in unique and engaging ways, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” — thus far — falls a bit flat.
(09/02/20 9:02pm)
As the summer comes to an end and thousands of students cautiously return to Grounds, the familiar promise of a new school year brings with it a great deal of uncertainty. Regardless of your current living situation, the enduring refuge of fiction can serve as a way to face the questions that this summer has posed to each of us, consider the way that beauty can still be found in isolation or just to procrastinate on your classes’ required reading. This month, instead of physically traveling, Arts and Entertainment recommends that you try out these three books that take you on unique and important journeys of their own.
(05/14/20 4:18am)
In the midst of the global COVID-19 crisis, self isolation — though unprecedented and challenging even at the best of times — presents a unique opportunity for reflection. For fourth years in particular, this moment of pause in an otherwise busy and fast-paced world comes at a time when reflection on their time spent at the University is natural, as the end of one’s college career would usually be commemorated with a graduation ceremony. This year’s event is bittersweet in more ways than usual, and for performing arts students it serves as an opportunity to look back on the many joys and challenges of the programs and experiences at the University, both before and after the shift to online learning.
(03/19/20 7:08am)
When the University announced the switch to online classes for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus outbreak, professors and students from many different disciplines expressed apprehension about how smooth the transition from in-person to digital learning would be. Now that classes will be online for the remainder of the semester, professors and students must plan for the rest of the term. For departments like Studio Art and Drama, the change comes with a unique set of challenges.
(02/11/20 6:08pm)
When imagining the everyday lives of some of the music industry’s most prevalent artists, a typical mental picture might encapsulate the thrill of screaming crowds, masses of doting fans and a whirlwind life full of parties and wild excitement. However, for Jeremiah Fraites — one of the founding members of indie rock band The Lumineers — the experience of headlining a large-scale tour for the band’s most recent album, 2019’s “III” — which will come to John Paul Jones Arena Feb. 16 — has been exciting not only for those reasons, but also on a more significant level because of the time he has spent with his family.
(01/30/20 2:37am)
As the first few weeks of classes wind down and the mountains of textbook readings pile up, why not take a break from that political theory you don’t want to read and dive into some new and exciting books? Arts and Entertainment has got you covered! This month, allow yourself some good, old-fashioned escapism from the stress of the new semester and check out one — or all — of these picks.
(01/08/20 3:30pm)
Since the initial release of “A New Hope” back in 1977, George Lucas’ beloved franchise has never truly left the mainstream. Kept alive by blockbuster films, spin-off novels dedicated to building up the larger universe and arguably too much fanfiction, the world of “Star Wars” is a tenant of contemporary pop culture. It’s easy to buy into, and addictive once you do — especially for those who have known and loved the films from a young age.
(11/14/19 5:09am)
Students, faculty members and guest artists have worked over the past few months to solidify all of the moving parts which must come together to create this semester’s Fall Dance Concert, which had performances from Thursday to Saturday in Culbreth Theatre. The concert, which is produced by the dance program of the University’s Department of Drama twice a year — once in the fall, and once in the spring — features the work of student choreographers and performers who work closely with department faculty members to bring their visions to the stage.
(10/09/19 10:29pm)
With global temperatures on the rise and the effects of climate change already taking hold in many different parts of the world, there seems to be an urgent responsibility across generations to take action against the continuation of these issues. This is a difficult reality to grasp, however, and the complications and ethical questions of how to live in a sustainable way is often hard to reconcile with the accustomed standard of living.
(09/26/19 1:30am)
Two years ago, fourth-year Commerce student Kristen Kelly went to see the award-winning Broadway musical “Waitress” on a trip to New York. Staying behind at the stage door, Kelly had the opportunity to meet actor Henry Gottfried — an encounter which served as the beginning of an ongoing conversation with him about the world of large-scale theatre, everything from acting itself to navigating the industry.
(05/24/19 9:40pm)
Between film adaptations, countless copies of the original novels and its establishment as a staple of popular culture, it is hard to avoid the evolving saga of “The Lord of the Rings.” The legendary work of fantasy remains immensely popular, seeping its way into much of the contemporary discourse about fiction. The new film “Tolkien,” which was released May 10, plays into this romanticism as it follows the life of author J.R.R. Tolkien from his earliest years to his writing of the novels.
(03/29/19 6:54pm)
Ever since the breakthrough film “Get Out” hit theaters with massive success in 2017, all eyes have been focused on director Jordan Peele in anticipation of his next work. With the March 22 release of his most recent thriller, “Us,” Peele yet again grabs audiences with a wickedly clever and properly terrifying production.
(03/04/19 3:31am)
After a hiatus of nearly five years, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier reentered the music scene March 1 with the release of his long-awaited second full length album, “Wasteland, Baby!” This past September, Hozier hinted at a full-length album with a short EP— “Nina Cried Power,” as well as gradual single releases leading up to the official full release.
(01/31/19 2:11am)
Storytelling is an aspect of culture that is tied into nearly every form of contemporary media. Through books, movies, TV shows and everything in between, a vast array of stories are constantly being fed into the world. However, the power of stories is not limited to merely these mediums. In a studio in Juneau, Alaska, a different method of storytelling is taking place — one that has been passed down for generations through immensely talented indigenous artists.
(01/07/19 6:50pm)
In the age of visionary works such as “Hamilton” and “Hidden Figures,” the world of entertainment has found a niche in the retelling of history from the perspectives of the frequently overlooked. Director Josie Rourke broke into this genre recently with the release of “Mary Queen of Scots,” a historical drama centered around the young Mary Stuart and her cousin Queen Elizabeth I, two women whose legacies were often clouded by the men who tried to control them.
(12/21/18 4:44pm)
In the nearly 400 years since its publication, “Tartuffe,” by French playwright Molière, has been performed countless times. Its enduring appeal has caught the eye of many ambitious directors and casts, earning it a place as a classic work of theater. Earlier this month, the University Drama Department opened its own production of “Tartuffe,” a surprisingly energetic and refreshing rendition that, if not for the period dialogue and costumes, could just as easily have been a modern piece.
(11/15/18 2:23am)
Last Thursday, Nau Lecture Hall was crowded with Chinese-language students, book enthusiasts and community members alike, all gathered to listen to award-winning author Ken Liu. The words “Is to Translate to Betray?” were plastered on the screen as the audience quieted down and settled into an easy silence that was broken by the friendly voice of Liu. He spoke about translation theory and his own experiences, in both writing and translating science fiction. In addition to this talk, Liu spoke to Arts and Entertainment about his creative process and journey to becoming a writer.
(10/18/18 10:30pm)
Acclaimed composer Leonard Bernstein’s 99th birthday last August initiated a year of celebration for many music lovers across the globe. The so called “Bernstein Centennial,” a year-long celebration of the life and work of the influential musician, was embraced by a wide variety of performance groups and has resulted in his work springing up in many different areas. The University Singers brought this excitement to Charlottesville over the past weekend, through the production of one of Bernstein’s most well-known pieces — “Mass,” a theatrical exploration of the questions of faith and doubt. Over 150 performers joined together to present two shows at the Paramount Theater.