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(10/20/14 4:42pm)
Ben Rector is not the first artist to sell out The Jefferson Theater. He’s not the first to croon blood-pumping lyrics exciting a crowd of college students. He’s not the first to engage fans in his performance or incite laughter from the crowd with self-deprecating anecdotes and confessions. But Rector may just be the first singer/songwriter to do all of the above with an originality which derives from an easy-going attitude and unparalleled charisma.
(06/01/14 4:20pm)
Clichés by nature make films predictable — laughable even — but rarely do they contribute to a film’s success. “Godzilla,” however, is different. This film succeeds because it gives its audience exactly what it wants: an intelligent plot line that mixes drama, romance, utter destruction of civilization and, of course, monsters.
(04/18/14 4:44pm)
Take Back the Night, a national organization founded in 1999 which “seeks to end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual abuse and all other forms of sexual violence,” according to its website, has shown its presence in full force this week as the University chapter hosts a number of events leading up to Thursday night’s rally and vigil. As a part of the roster, TBTN held an Open Arts Slam Wednesday night on the mezzanine of the University bookstore.
(03/19/14 8:47pm)
Two weeks ago, when the only shadow of productivity I’d managed in an afternoon was planning my Pinterest wedding to Chandler Bing, I knew I had a problem. Call it an obsession, call it “Friends” fever: I’m hooked.
(02/12/14 2:27am)
I’m no stranger to scary stories. At eight years old, my dad introduced me to the twisted mind of Edgar Allan Poe, and ever since then I’ve been utterly intrigued by all things dark and mysterious. Needless to say, I’m familiar with the famous rhyme about the infamous 19th century female murderess:
(02/10/14 1:34am)
The University Programs Council teamed up with Intramural-Recreational Sports and the University climbing team last Thursday to bring “Reel Rock 8” to Newcomb Theater. The film, a compilation of four documentaries, follows climbing’s most daring athletes as they escape the conventional world and seek refuge thousands of feet in the air with only a rope, a few hooks and sheer willpower.
(01/24/14 3:26am)
The University Board of Elections will be making big changes to its elections systems this year.
(12/04/13 3:19am)
Last year, a group of nonprofits spanning the entire country launched the national #GivingTuesday campaign, designating a day devoted to giving at the start of the holiday season.
(12/02/13 4:40am)
Charlottesville is known for having one of the highest number of restaurants per capita — the Huffington Post ranked us number 14 in the nation — but what’s hidden among these eateries is even more spectacular. No, I don’t mean bars. I’m talking about bookstores.
(11/21/13 3:48am)
Sometimes, it’s not just about what you see, but also what you hear. Frenzied voices in heated argument, chaotic chants, screeching rockets, The Beach Boys and the bone-chilling echo of a single gunshot took the stage during the University production of Henrik Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People.” This alluring but unconventional soundtrack took the place of the Gershwin melodies of Drama Department shows past, consistently keeping audience members on the edge of their seats.
(11/13/13 2:41am)
After Typhoon Haiyan left more than 600,000 Philippine people displaced and thousands dead last weekend, the Organization of Young Filipino Americans at the University launched a campaign to raise awareness and aid for the victims.
(11/12/13 7:10pm)
Ruben Amar and Lola Bessis’ first feature film, “Swim Little Fish Swim,” offers a successfully whimsical twist on the trials of reality. Set primarily in New York City, the humorous film follows Lila (played by the charming Bessis), the daughter of renowned artist Françoise de Castillon (Anne Consigny), as she struggles to establish her own artistic identity in America. After escaping — quite literally – from her eccentric boyfriend (also an artist), Lilas enters the life of an atypical American family.
(10/31/13 11:43pm)
My experience Sunday night at the Paramount Theater was less of a concert than it was an exercise in spiritual arousal. The incomparable talents of Neko Case and Karen Elson served not only to entertain the hundreds of audience members that filled the historic theater, but also to teach these strangers how to feel emotions ranging from love to lust, misery to hate and shame to pride. Through eclectic music genres and remarkable personalities, these women redefined human sensitivity.
(10/23/13 3:02am)
In the past several months, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Bureau of Law Enforcement has committed to reevaluating and updating its policies following public backlash after a University student’s arrest in the spring. Changes mostly center on provisions that make ABC agents more identifiable in field situations.
(10/22/13 3:55am)
Imagine mountains so distinct, caverns so resonant, deserts so desolate that they seem separated from Rugby Road only by a thin windowpane. That artistry, the ability to witness thousands of miles of landscape in a single glance, is what defines the work displayed in the Fralin Museum’s breathtaking exhibit, “Looking at the New West”.
(10/17/13 3:28am)
At first glance, The Southern seems the least likely Charlottesville venue to hold an ear-shattering dubstep concert. Settled on First St. right off the Downtown Mall, this small music hall is a hotspot for indie, folk and even hip-hop performances. But last Wednesday night The Southern hosted two popular groups of an eclectic music genre: Michal Menert of Pretty Lights and Odesza.
(10/17/13 2:24am)
Three members of the Virginia House of Delegates, Rob Krupicka Jr., D-Alexandria, Alfonso Lopez, D-Arlington-Fairfax, and Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax County, wrote a letter to Board of Visitors Rector George Martin on Oct. 9 to object to cuts to AccessUVa.
(10/16/13 4:11am)
Three members of the Virginia House of Delegates, Rob Krupicka, D-Alexandria; Alfonso Lopez, D-Arlington; and Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax County, wrote a letter Oct. 9 to Rector George Martin of the University Board of Visitors to object to cuts to AccessUVa.
(10/06/13 11:32pm)
In an organization as complex as the University, it is difficult for one person to remain fully attuned to the needs of multiple communities, ranging from undergraduate students to physicians in the Medical Center. To help her manage these issues University President Teresa Sullivan has called assembling an effective leadership team a top priority.
(09/25/13 8:57pm)
Country fans decked out in boots, cut-off jeans, tank tops and camouflage piled into Charlottesville’s Jefferson Theater last Thursday, hoping for the chance to stand in the front row to see smooth-singing Nashville-native Kip Moore perform. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement from the moment the doors opened, and the buzz only grew louder as opening act Andy Velo took the stage.