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A conversation with Kevin Spacey

By Arts and Entertainment Staff | October 20, 2014

The University welcomed world-renowned entertainer Kevin Spacey to John Paul Jones Arena Saturday, in the second installment of the President’s Speaker for the Arts series. The sold-out event was preceded by performances from University dance students and selections from the University Singers’, in celebration of the University’s revitalized commitment to enriching arts initiatives and programs across a variety of creative outlets.

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The Working Effective works its folk-rock magic

By Elise Mollica | October 17, 2014

Local folk-rock enthusiasts abandoned their usual Wednesday night antics this past week to gather at The Southern for an evening full of wistful melodies, vibrant chords and the occasional charming pun by indie-folk band The Working Effective.The crowd convened in the friendly café to laugh over drinks and joke about leather shoes and indie coffee shops.

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“Parenthood” returns

By Sam Henson | October 17, 2014

At its heart, “Parenthood” has always been about the realism of a dynamic yet everyday family.

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Inside Arum Rae’s great sound

By Candace Carter | October 17, 2014

Electronic pop artist Arum Rae will appear at the tiniest of Charlottesville venues, The Garage, on Thursday, Oct.

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“Gone Girl” translates masterfully to the silver screen

By Robin Yeh | October 16, 2014

David Fincher knew what he signed up for when he chose to direct the film adaption of Gillian Flynn’s best-selling novel “Gone Girl.” Granted, book-to-movie productions happen often enough in Hollywood that audiences typically don’t think twice.

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The Vaselines’ latest fails to break new ground

By Noah Zeidman | October 16, 2014

There are a lot of alternative bands in which a guy and girl sing in unison. Groups like The Young Evils, Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, Chamber Band and Broods all make use of this style to some extent.The Vaselines, however, have been making jangly dual-vocalist alternative music since 1986.

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Lorna Sundberg International Center “exemplifies cultural diversity” on and off Grounds

By Madison DeLuca | October 16, 2014

The Lorna Sundberg International Center, a facility devoted to cross-cultural enrichment at the University, provides opportunities for students to express their heritage while learning about others’ backgrounds.

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“Transparent” offers welcomed deviation from television norms

By Lauren Dozier | October 11, 2014

Amazon released all 10 episodes of binge-worthy series “Transparent” Sept. 26, in the latest move by the company to rival Netflix’s original series successes.

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Christopher Owens' latest musical effort proves enjoyable, albeit uninspired

By Noah Zeidman | October 11, 2014

Sometimes a song just feels intrinsically like a classic. On first listen, you can’t help but wonder how you’ve never heard it before.

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U.Va. drama production “Confesses” more questions than answers

By Vondrae McCoy | October 9, 2014

This Thursday, the drama department will begin the run of its first production of the season: “Every Tongue Confess,” directed by Assoc.

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“A Streetcar Named Desire” parks at The Paramount Theater

By Charles Hancock | October 9, 2014

The Paramount Theater screened the London National Theatre’s production of Tennessee Williams’s classic “A Streetcar Named Desire,” Sunday, Sept.

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Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga jazz collection proves an unlikely success

By Olivia Lee | October 9, 2014

A collaboration between master of jazz Tony Bennett and flamboyant pop artist Lady Gaga seems unlikely.

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Great ‘Anatomy’

By Candace Carter | October 8, 2014

Arts and Entertainment recently caught up with Kyle Woolard, lead singer of Charlottesville-based folk-rock group The Anatomy of Frank.

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“Dr. Who” is epitome of television done right

By Flo Overfelt | October 8, 2014

“Doctor Who” returned in August with a new iteration of its time-traveling, world-saving titular character.

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SBTRKT delivers latest triumph on new album

By Vondrae McCoy | October 8, 2014

Listening to electronic artist SBTRKT forces you to re-evaluate what makes a good and entertaining musical artist.The first listen will catch any music appreciator off guard.

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‘Rubble’-Rousing

By Candace Carter | October 3, 2014

Rubblebucket performed at The Jefferson Theater on the Downtown Mall two weeks ago. Arts & Entertainment sat down with lead singer and saxophonist Kalmia Travers to hear her thoughts on Charlottesville, the band’s recently released album “Survival Sounds” and Rubblebucket’s budding career.

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“The Good Wife” continues to shine in its sixth year

By Sam Henson | October 3, 2014

After a long, grueling summer, “The Good Wife” returned to air Sept. 21 ? coming off the critically acclaimed fifth season, the sixth season premiere of this series had a lot to live up to.

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A fresh chapter of Kendrick Lamar

By Lily Patterson | October 3, 2014

Last Tuesday, Kendrick Lamar dropped “i”. In this age of Internet music, the release of a new single is a fairly unremarkable event, but Lamar’s “i” is easily one of the most hotly anticipated drops of the year.

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Boublil-Schönberg talk their creation of "Les Misérables"

By Vondrae McCoy | October 2, 2014

On Tuesday, the University was pleased to welcome two world-renowned guests in librettist Alain Boublil and composer Claude-Michel Schönberg, who collaborated to write a number of renowned musicals for Broadway and London’s West End.

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Behind a new lens with Russell Lord

By Tamar Ziff | October 2, 2014

In a moving and poignant exhibit, Russell Lord ? curator at the New Orleans Museum of Art ? brings a different artistic angle to the Fralin Museum of Art as he curates “Gordon Parks: The Making of an Argument,” an exhibit open until Dec.