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(03/02/12 4:33am)
The cardboard mammoth seemed to appear overnight, and once it secured its place in the back of Clark Hall, people hardly asked any questions. I watched students, texting on their iPhones, bump into the mammoth's trunk or trip over its back leg. Only a few stopped to consider its painted features or examine its ruffled underside.
(02/02/12 5:53pm)
Several words come to mind when describing the BBC One hit Sherlock - thrilling, suspenseful and brilliant, but certainly not elementary, my dear Watson. The new Sherlock is the crime-fighting super brain we all know and love, but with a twist. By setting the program in the present-day London, show creators Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat cleverly incorporate technology and modern-day fears - terrorists, anyone? - into classic stories to attract viewers young and old.
(02/02/12 5:53pm)
Craig Thompson's graphic novel Habibi is an aesthetically beautiful journey which takes place in the fictional land of Wanatolia, an Arab-esque country dominated by sweeping deserts and rapidly growing cities. The tragic narrative follows a girl named Dodola who, in the early pages of the book, is a widowed child-bride who must prostitute herself to survive.
(01/26/12 12:47pm)
Last week's Golden Globes ceremony was your average, run-of-the-mill Hollywood gala. Stars modeled couture dresses for the approval of the tabloid crowd, while Ricky Gervais delivered a constant stream of moderately amusing commentary which never rose above making fun of the Kardashians. Even the winners were predictable, as Modern Family (ABC) claimed the globe for Best Musical or Comedy Series, while critical darling Homeland (Showtime) took Best Drama Series.
(01/23/12 6:01am)
You may not recognize Sean Patrick Thomas's name, but odds are you would recognize his face. The versatile actor has appeared and starred in a number of hit movies and television shows, including Save the Last Dance and Reaper (CW). Just as notably, Thomas once graced the hallowed halls of the University as a member of the Class of 1992.
(11/03/11 4:05am)
Avant-garde composer John Cage once described his ethos for writing music by saying, "I gave up making choices. In their place I put the asking of questions."
(10/13/11 4:59am)
Walking past the unassuming Booker House on University Avenue, it's easy to discount the small brick building's impact on the Betsy and John Casteen Arts Grounds just down the street. The University's cultural hub has undergone radical transformations as part of Virginia 2020, a long-term plan which includes arts emphasis at the University. Behind these buildings lies a quieter transformation at the University, in the office of Elizabeth Hutton Turner, the vice provost for the arts.
(10/03/11 4:00am)
In "Among School Children," one of his most iconic poems, Irish poet William Butler Yeats asks, "O body swayed to music, O brightening glance/ How can we know the dancer from the dance?"
(09/19/11 5:36am)
In presenting tableau's list of things to do before graduation, we caution that we have no intention of competing with some of the longer lists floating out there. Streak the lawn, paint Beta bridge, receive Bodo's No. 1 ticket - though these familiar Virginia traditions are worthwhile aspirations, we want to challenge you to venture out of your comfort zone and try these lesser known, yet equally awesome, things to do. Who knows - maybe you'll make some traditions of your own. Without further ado, here is our list of the five things you never knew you had to do before you graduate.
(09/19/11 5:33am)
Let's be honest - one of the best parts about being a U.Va. student is living in Charlottesville. With the arts scene of a big city and the homey charm of a small town, C-ville is the perfect place to spend our college years. There is so much cool stuff happening around town, in fact, that here at tableau we are often overwhelmed when balancing national arts and entertainment stories with local happenings around town. Nearly every week, we catch ourselves sighing, "If only we had more space!"
(09/08/11 6:56am)
Moving away from home and into a college dorm means leaving behind the familiar life of high school, friends and, of course, your favorite radio stations. If you've missed waking up to the sound of your local DJ, curb your longing by plugging into the treasure trove of listening options available through the Charlottesville FM radiowaves. tableau waded through 40-plus stations to bring you our favorites.
(04/28/11 5:27am)
We are obsessed with love: legislating legitimate forms of it, institutionalizing it through marriage and other unions, depicting culturally accepted norms in the media. Turn on any radio station and you'll hear it. Newsmakers debate it. The word permeates our daily lexicon: "Don't you love it when that happens?" or, "I love that dress on you."
(04/28/11 5:20am)
Scan a billboard at Newcomb and you'll see flyers promoting everything from a capella to Shakespeare, hip-hop to opera, film to literary magazines. The strength of the arts community on Grounds means students don't have to search long to find a culture fix. But the number of options sometimes leads to numbness: Who really wants to click through 20 arts-related Facebook invitations?
(04/07/11 5:23am)
As this week's warm weather has indicated, spring is in the air, and there's no better way to celebrate it than with the University Program Council's annual Springfest, held this Friday at the downtown nTelos Wireless Pavilion. A U.Va. tradition that reaches back years, Springfest offers a large free concert and other activities for students to enjoy. The 2011 Springfest, however, represents an intersection between tradition and innovation. For example, while the event is usually held on-Grounds, in locations such as Mad Bowl or the Amphitheater, this year marks Springfest's move off-Grounds to the Pavilion. "We went back and forth on the decision to move off-Grounds," said Armani Khoddami, director of the UPC PKG Concert committee. "But the Pavilion is a great location, and as a fourth year, I know that I wish I went downtown more often to enjoy the venues there. Also, we'll be providing shuttles back and forth between Grounds and the Downtown Mall."
(03/31/11 5:39am)
The issues of democracy in Cuba, the education system in Pakistan and sexual exploitation in New York City may seem worlds apart. These topics, however, and many more converged this week at the University's Human Rights Film Festival, which brings 10 films to Charlottesville for a week-and-a-half of screenings. The Festival began last Monday and will continue until Friday, April 8. "The festival is the culmination of months of hard work - following relevant current events, talking to filmmakers and producers, and contacting co-sponsors and guest speakers," said fourth-year College student Rachel Leeds, one of the coordinators of the Festival.
(03/03/11 6:00am)
Good news - you no longer have to go to the Big Apple to get a dose of Broadway. In fact, you don't even need to leave Charlottesville. Look no further than the stage at the John Paul Jones Arena - which has been hosting National Touring Broadway shows the 2010-11 season - for the third annual Brown Mercedes-Benz Broadway in Charlottesville Series. The series, which kicked off with an October showing of Legally Blonde: The Musical, began its spring semester offerings with the Broadway classic A Chorus Line. When first staged in 1975, the musical won nine Tony Awards as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1976, and is known as one of the longest running shows on Broadway. The show recently was revived in 2006 to favorable reviews and attendance records.
(02/17/11 6:59am)
Call me a cynic, but I could do nothing but chuckle through Pittacus Lore's I Am Number Four. The science fiction young adult book follows the adventures of humanoid alien John Smith as he attempts to fit in among humans while outrunning the evil Mogadorians, who were responsible for the destruction of John's home planet, Lorien. In a plotline eerily reminiscent of Superman's Kal-El origins, John, as a toddler, was shipped off to a small town in Ohio to grow up and come into his powers, which are unexplained and numerous.
(02/10/11 6:35am)
"Do you have any questions? What can I do for you?"
(02/03/11 6:50am)
As tableau says goodbye to the 121st term of The Cavalier Daily, we have more than just a few memories to be nostalgic about. The past year saw the exponential growth of our section, both in terms of number of writers as well as quality of content. We expanded the focus of tableau to include interviews with national figures ranging from country singer Miranda Lambert to alternative rock group The Flaming Lips; Glee cast member Heather Morris to How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radnor. Alas, all good things have to come to an end, and we've said our farewells to Senior Editor Dave Taggart, who radically changed the face of tableau, and to our wonderful associate editors, Rob Molster, Sara Wakefield and Alex Cutler. Fortunately for us, however, we're confident that the good things of last term will only be replaced by greater ones. We kick off the first issue of the 122nd term with an interview with Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester, and we have exciting features and interviews planned for the weeks to come.
(02/03/11 6:31am)
The movie adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's breathtaking novel Never Let Me Go will be playing this weekend at the Newcomb Hall Theater. In between beautifully crafted shots that alternate between idyllic British pastures and hauntingly faded hospital corridors, director Mark Romanek - best known for his work with music videos, not the big screen - explores the limits of what it means to be human.