Here are a few books spanning a variety of genres and topics that are shorter, stand-alone and fast-paced — perfect to finish in a sitting or two, while still delivering on quality and depth.
Amidst the frozen flurries and finals studying of the week, Wednesday night’s Grand Illumination celebration provided a shining light in the winter chill
Originally written in 2016 by Finegan Kruckemeyer, “Where Words Once Were” is set in a dystopian world where vocabulary is limited to a list of 1000 words and the rules strictly enforced.
Founded in 2017 in Los Angeles, Don’t Tell has since expanded to over 200 cities around the country. Recently, they found a new home in Charlottesville and have put on several events around Albemarle County.
These movies provide a wintry atmosphere without relying on typical holiday tropes about Santa, Christmas miracles or discovering the true holiday spirit.
Since the fourth season was released in 2022, viewers have been waiting to see the final “chapters” come into fruition, and this introduction into the farewell season did not disappoint.
Miller is known for his finger-picking tunes that tell universal stories of humanity through the lens of his own personal experiences.
Since the Violet Crown’s opening in 2015, the theater was shown to have a different mission than the other commercial theaters in Charlottesville. That is, until threats of demolition came crashing down in the fall of 2024.
From page to screen, sound to socials, three A&E writers sat down to share their superlative picks from the year in media.
In the coming weeks, audiences may experience a selection of vintage advent films in all their glory at the Paramount Theater’s ornate auditorium in the Downtown Mall.
When the night of LOTL finally arrives, the lighting team can put all of their hard work on full display, brightening the Rotunda and pavilions in a dazzling array of lights and colors
At its core, this new album is a who’s who of every corner of the chronically online music scene — from the “Sewerslvt”-esque breakcore scene to the digicore hyper-pop vanguard.
Many students have increasingly found that subscriptions to Nuuly — an online fashion rental company — are a sustainable way to both expand their closets and find fun pieces for special events and everyday wear.
Though its tonal anomalies and pacing confusions make it difficult to truly match the excellence of the first film, “Wicked: For Good” is nonetheless a spectacular theatergoing experience
Thanksgiving, especially, asks us to pause and take stock, to remind ourselves of the people, memories and places that have carried us through the year. And in this season of reflection, music can be an important companion.
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film attempts to reinvigorate the series with new faces and expansive world-building but fails to truly dazzle audiences.
Through the use of mixed media, Claybourne shows her process of questioning the metaphysical and trying to find answers about the soul and the afterlife.
Last Thursday, it was the AcHOOstics’ turn to hit the center stage, and they arrived in full force.
From Nov. 7 through 16, a McGuffey Art Center exhibition offered the public a glimpse into some aspects of this rich and vibrant tradition.
For 15 years, Class of 1979 alumnus Todd Bullard, motivated by a love of music, serene weather and the Lawn, has made a habit of visiting to sing and strum his guitar.
