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VA Players make a splash in “Baby with the Bathwater”

By Kristen Clevenson | November 24, 2014

The Virginia Players presented "Baby with the Bath Water" at Helms Theater Tuesday evening in the second show in their Reading Series. The production — part of an effort by the Drama Department's student liaison group to bring lesser-known plays to life through rehearsed readings — brought actors to the stage, dressed in street clothes and lined in a row.

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Latest One Direction record doesn’t change course

By Flo Overfelt | November 24, 2014

English-Irish boy band One Direction has 99 problems and at least 12 of them are girls — that is, according to their new album “Four,” anyway.

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'The Rimers of Eldritch' brings murder to the stage

By Stephanie Hendarta | November 21, 2014

When a murder scandal rattles a small mining town in 1960s rural Missouri, the lives of the seemingly ordinary residents of the sleepy community begin to unravel.

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Discovering the Heart of Art in C’ville

By Mary Donnelly | November 20, 2014

Charlottesville is known for its vibrant music scene, but its visual arts scene is just as strong.

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Old Cabell Hall mural is walk down memory lane

By Mary Donnelly | November 20, 2014

The mural greeting each visitors to the lobby of Old Cabell Hall is a mixture of nostalgia, artistic flair and school pride.

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“Nick Jonas” marks return from pop music obscurity

By Vondrae McCoy | November 19, 2014

Back from the corners of pop music obscurity, Nick Jonas released his second studio album last week, and it is sure to be one of the most interesting records of the year. Jonas has been in the public eye for almost 10 years now, after gaining fame with his brothers and captivating the hearts of teenage girls worldwide.

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Parkay Quarts’ explore anxiety in the modern age

November 19, 2014

Parquet Courts have had a busy year, first releasing the critically acclaimed “Sunbathing Animal” and now returning (with a cheekily subtle name change to Parkay Quarts) with another full-length, “Content Nausea.” “Content nausea” presumably refers to the discomfort, physical or emotional, of being utterly inundated with content in this age of smartphones and constant Internet connectivity.

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'Stateless' waves bon voyage to Dirty Beaches

November 19, 2014

“Wherever you go, there you are” ― Jon Kabat-Zinn Alex Zhang Hungtai was born a drifter.

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'Big Hero 6': Fun, fast, fantastic

November 19, 2014

Walt Disney Animations Studios' latest feature film effort — “Big Hero 6” — is a mostly-stellar addition to the company’s timeless resume.

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Tom Breihan returns to OpenGrounds for another spirited music talk

By Flo Overfelt | November 14, 2014

Acclaimed Pitchfork reviewer and Stereogum editor Tom Breihan visited OpenGrounds last Tuesday for a fireside chat on the current state of the music industry — a topic which traversed Taylor Swift, indie band drama and the future of rap music. The event was put together by University Programs Council, and marked Breihan’s second visit to the University.

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Virginia Film Festival Sees ‘Red’

By Candace Carter | November 14, 2014

Gabriel Polsky’s documentary, “Red Army,” stunned on the final day of the 2014 Virginia Film Festival with its discourse on the politicization of the Soviet hockey team during the Cold War. The team’s story is told by former players who grew up training with the team, known as the Red Army Club and Polsky’s filming style includes not only their spoken words, but also silent moments of self-reflection that follow each person’s narrative.

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'The Theory of Everything' triumphs

By Ellen Adams | November 13, 2014

“The Theory of Everything,” which screened at Culbreth Theater Friday night as part of the Virginia Film Festival, tells the true story of the relationship between legendary physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) and his ex-wife Jane Hawking (Felicity Jones). Based on Jane Hawking’s memoir, “Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen,” the story begins in Hawking’s early days at Cambridge as a young Ph.D.

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Run The Jewels run the Jefferson

By Millicent Usoro | November 13, 2014

Run the Jewels’ performance at the Jefferson Theater Sunday, Nov. 2 delivered many of the same things as their sophomore album: a monumental, triumphant punch in the face.

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Super Smash Bros. makes successful transition to handheld gaming

By Robert Shimshock | November 13, 2014

“MELEE!” From 2001 onward, this word — bellowed by voice actor Dean Harrington — marked the beginning of a night of comic violence in front of the television.

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Delightful “5 to 7” is Handled with Care

By Sam Henson | November 12, 2014

“5 to 7” begins with struggling New York writer Brian (Anton Yelchin) as he sorts through numerous rejection letters from national publications.

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Amuse Bouche’s Show “But, Is It Art” Brings Laughs to O-Hill

By Caroline Crossman | November 12, 2014

For students hunting for a good laugh at the University, Amuse Bouche has the performance to lift you out of the mid-semester slump.

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Daniel Lanois makes an album for the uninvolved listener

By Noah Zeidman | November 12, 2014

Daniel Lanois most often appears in the role of producer. His signature sonic touch can be found on mid-to-late-era Bob Dylan albums, U2 classics and “Le Noise,” Neil Young’s sparse album consisting only of electric guitar and voice.

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The Virginia Gentlemen step out in “Full Attire”

By Elise Mollica | November 12, 2014

The Virginia Gentlemen announced the release of their newest studio album at their sold-out Family Weekend Concert. As the University's oldest a cappella group, the ‘VGs’ have been performing for their peers and the Charlottesville community for more than 60 years.

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Extending “The Kennedy Half Century”

By Stephanie Hendarta | November 12, 2014

One year after the publication of “The Kennedy Half Century,” a comprehensive account of John F.

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“The Imitation Game” shines in the Virginia Film Festival

By Charles Hancock | November 11, 2014

“The Imitation Game” begins with a Benedict Cumberbatch voiceover — telling the audience to pay attention, and advising them not to miss a single detail.