University creatives, student-led Contracted Independent Organizations and local organizations were welcomed by U.Va. Arts to the Betsy and John Casteen Arts Grounds Sunday for the annual Arts Welcome Picnic.
As University arts professors begin teaching in the new semester, the industry-wide debate about AI’s role in art will frame how professors approach class discussions, assignments and preparing students for what awaits after graduation.
These songs are perfect for soaking up the last few drops of summer sunshine and serve as a great soundtrack for the first few weeks back in Charlottesville.
Students were left talking about the set long after it ended, and echoes of “Shaq” could be heard throughout the crowd as students took their places at Scott Stadium.
The Lawn was filled with music and harmony Wednesday evening as 18 University a cappella groups took to the steps of the Rotunda.
Weaving the story of local activism and its effects on daily life in the 1970s, the exhibit reminds locals of the people and moments that led Charlottesville to be the city it is today.
2026 seemed to usher in an abundance of literary adaptations that quickly turned into cultural phenomena.
Todd expressed continuous enthusiasm for Charlottesville and the University, referring to the University as the “coolest student body yet.”
After six years without a solo album, Bridgers’ fans had high expectations, and they will feel as though she delivered on a project that is both sonically and emotionally moving.
While time travel is still out of reach for humankind, these books offer their own imaginative spins on the concept, inviting readers to consider what could be possible if they had a little more time before the summer season fades into fall.
“Tony” is a tasteful standout that gracefully foreshadows Bourdain’s complicated life of adventure and discovery.
With less than a month until students return to Grounds, this soundtrack can be used to rest and relax before the stressful semester by reminiscing on familiar times.
The Virginia Theatre Festival began in 1974 as a University semi-professional drama program and recently returned to Charlottesville for its 52nd iteration.
Although “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” occasionally gets caught in the web of uneven pacing and franchise expectations, the film excels in returning Peter Parker to the qualities that make him a beloved hero.
The Wahoo Welcome Concert is a free concert for University students of all years organized by UPC and hosted at John Paul Jones Arena.
As August ushers in autumn, the records and ratings of summer 2026 will remain a receipt of a cultural moment of time — and a reminder of the unique and collective effervescence that comes from showing up, together.
After a six-year-long drought of albums, indie rock band The Strokes returned with their newest project, “Reality Awaits,” July 24.
These four songs aim to ensnare just a little bit of what defines the World Cup, along with the spirit that made this year’s edition unforgettable.
With a career-best global opening weekend at the box office for Nolan and overwhelmingly positive critical and audience reception, it looks like smooth sailing for “The Odyssey” into award season — though whether Nolan has fully earned those laurels is less certain.
While the album hints at a broader artistic direction through its expanded instrumentation, its repetitive lyrical themes and familiar introspection keep it from feeling like a true reinvention.
