Arts & Entertainment

"Passing" tells the story of two old friends — Irene Redfield, played by Tessa Thompson, and Clare Bellew, played by Ruth Negga — whose lives become intertwined again after a chance encounter at a hotel.

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'Passing' is a film of dichotomies

By Darryle Aldridge | November 17, 2021

The film may lack a sense of explosive conflict, but “Passing” still remains a poetic exploration of race.

Swift has teased this version of the song since the album’s original release in 2012, and now, nearly a decade later, it is getting the recognition it deserves with an unexpected and breathtaking short film.

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‘All Too Well: The Short Film’ establishes Swift as a director

By Carly Ault | November 15, 2021

The film builds off of the original story of the song with poignant cinematography and incredible acting.

Alejandro Rose-Garcia, also known as “Shakey Graves,” played at the The Jefferson Theater on Nov. 12.

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The eerie ease of Shakey Graves

By Joanna Ashley Clark | November 15, 2021

Hailing from Austin, Texas, Rose-Garcia brought along fellow Austin musicians Sun June to open.

Overall, “Red (Taylor’s Version)” is highly similar to the original in the best way possible.

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ excels at familiarity with new and exciting twists

By Lauren Whitlock | November 15, 2021

“Red (Taylor’s Version)” is a resounding success, both in its subtle perfections of the original album and in its largely successful additions.

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Local bookstores to spice up your holiday shopping

By Audrey Cruey | November 12, 2021

Supporting a local bookstore is not only more economically and personally ethical, but it gives you the opportunity to invest in the community.

Snail Mail is solely made up of Lindsey Jordan, a young musician with training in classical and jazz who now releases iconic indie rock albums.

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Snail Mail took her time

By Sarah Howorth | November 12, 2021

"Valentine," her latest release, harkens back to Snail Mail's genre-based roots.

Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons at U.Va. From the vibrant red and yellow leaves on the lawn to the crisp autumn air across grounds, autumn at the University is a beautiful sight.

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The perfect playlist for a fall walk across grounds

By Mahika Ghaisas | November 12, 2021

If you love going on fall walks, try this playlist to set the vibe as you marvel at all of the fall beauty around you on Grounds and feel like the main character while you're at it.

Founded in Dec. of 2001, The Charlottesville Salsa Club has hosted the longest-running consecutive salsa dance party in the state of Virginia, located at IX Art Park.

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‘There’s no mistakes in dancing’ at Charlottesville Salsa Club

By Tanner Rowe | November 10, 2021

Sunday Salsa Night and Bachata Wednesday have recurred weekly, all year round, for 20 years — with the exception of a year-long halt due to COVID-19.

In addition to playing their own original songs — including their hits “Body” (feat. Brando), ''I’m Not Alright” and “Love No More” — Loud Luxury also added fun twists with new beats and mashups of pop numbers.

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Up & Up festival featuring Loud Luxury brings energy to the University's EDM scene

By Jamie Jeong | November 10, 2021

With EDM events being a rare occurrence at the University, the Up & Up Festival — sponsored by Monster Energy — brought smoke and flashing lights to Grounds in front of a sold-out crowd.

The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch and is set to be released on Nov. 17.

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'The Power of the Dog' at the Virginia Film Festival

By Katie Kenny | November 7, 2021

Based on the 1967 novel by Thomas Savage, "The Power of the Dog" depicts the interior life of two ranchmen brothers after one marries.

The translucent columns displayed an intriguing switch from the modern Rotunda to an abandoned prehistoric stone building covered in weeds with a pumpkin and purple witch cauldron rotating across the projection.

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‘The Great Rotumpkin’ reignites Halloween celebration on Grounds

By Leon Arceo | November 1, 2021

From Oct. 29 to 31, the “Brighter Together” series returned to Grounds to get the Charlottesville community in the Halloween spirit.

Ellie finds herself able to transport through her dreams into the 1960's in the form of Sandie, a dazzling singer at a nightclub seeking romance and stardom, played by Anya Taylor-Joy

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‘Last Night in Soho’ is stylish but underwhelming

By Jamie Jeong | November 1, 2021

The Virginia Film Festival held an evening screening October 28 for “Last Night in Soho” — a psychological thriller starring Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy.

An excited crowd filled the Paramount’s floor seats and balcony for the Virginia Film Festival’s screening of “Spencer” Friday evening.

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‘Spencer’ brings elegance and gravity to the Virginia Film Festival

By Audrey Cruey | November 1, 2021

Among the most highly anticipated films of the year, “Spencer” drew the curtain on the Virginia Film Festival’s third day.

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‘The French Dispatch’ celebrates the intimate power of the written word

By Omega Ilijevich | October 31, 2021

Masked audiences packed into the historic Paramount Theater to revel in the joy of cinema together — marking the return of the in-person Virginia Film Festival.

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A guide to Fall 2021 a cappella concerts

By Olivia Garrone | October 30, 2021

After a long hiatus from in-person performing due to the COVID-19, the many a cappella groups around Grounds are finally back on stage with their first full sets since the pandemic.

These four books are structurally well done, entertaining and an ambient addition to fall itself.

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Stories to satisfy the autumnal spirit

By Carly Ault | October 30, 2021

Here to solve all your dark academia dreams is a compiled list of autumnal books.

The prospect of such a center provides incredible new potential for the University’s arts departments and student groups, which have been scattered around Grounds and paid varying amounts of attention since their inception.

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Plans for new performing arts center open long-awaited possibilities for the arts at U.Va.

By Lauren Whitlock | October 29, 2021

On Sept. 24 the University announced that it received a $50 million gift to fund a new performing arts center. The center, set to be built along the Emmet-Ivy Corridor, hopes to provide a single space in which to showcase all of the arts on Grounds.

Some horror films evoke the kind of autumnal, chilling and strangely comforting atmosphere that can be associated with the best horror films and, by extension, Halloween itself.

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Horror films to add some spookiness to anyone’s Halloween season

By Charles Burns | October 28, 2021

With the availability of numerous streaming services, it is easier to access horror films than ever before.

Music with a subtle holiday vibe to get you ready for Christmas!

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Too soon for Christmas music? Satisfy the cozy cravings year-round with this playlist

By Olivia Garrone | October 27, 2021

This playlist brings the holiday vibes — warmth, old-fashioned crooning, even some jingle bells — without any actual affiliation to Christmas, making it perfectly acceptable to listen to before December rolls around.

The group took the stage and made it clear they were ready to deliver a fun and engaging performance for a memorable day.

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The Whethermen give a crowd-pleasing performance for Family Weekend

By Randolph Brownell | October 25, 2021

After a long hiatus from performing live, The Whethermen held a free show in Newcomb Theater on Saturday afternoon to a packed audience.

'Passing' is a film of dichotomies

‘All Too Well: The Short Film’ establishes Swift as a director

The eerie ease of Shakey Graves

Taylor Swift’s ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ excels at familiarity with new and exciting twists

Local bookstores to spice up your holiday shopping

Snail Mail took her time

The perfect playlist for a fall walk across grounds

‘There’s no mistakes in dancing’ at Charlottesville Salsa Club

Up & Up festival featuring Loud Luxury brings energy to the University's EDM scene

'The Power of the Dog' at the Virginia Film Festival

‘The Great Rotumpkin’ reignites Halloween celebration on Grounds

‘Last Night in Soho’ is stylish but underwhelming

‘Spencer’ brings elegance and gravity to the Virginia Film Festival

‘The French Dispatch’ celebrates the intimate power of the written word

A guide to Fall 2021 a cappella concerts

Stories to satisfy the autumnal spirit

Plans for new performing arts center open long-awaited possibilities for the arts at U.Va.

Horror films to add some spookiness to anyone’s Halloween season

Too soon for Christmas music? Satisfy the cozy cravings year-round with this playlist

The Whethermen give a crowd-pleasing performance for Family Weekend

Inside the Honor Committee's deliberations on constitutional change

University rescinds employee vaccination rule following Youngkin executive order

IFC and ISC plan to begin rush virtually amid COVID-19 case resurgence

Honor Chair contested UBE vice-chairs vote due to virtual petition policy, emails show

U.Va. bans food and beverages at events, adjusts spring isolation policy amid omicron surge

Hospitalizations at U.Va. Health highest since COVID-19 tracker began reporting data in 2020

U.Va. alumnus Todd Gilbert sworn in as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates

Wrestling shows promise at Virginia Duals

EDITORIAL: U.Va. must meet the moment — reevaluate COVID-19 regulations

Virginia soccer alum Daryl Dike to join West Bromwich Albion

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