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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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Chris Brown’s latest album chalks up an ‘X’ in the loss column

By Vondrae McCoy | October 2, 2014

Fresh off a year in jail, Chris Brown returns to the world of pop music with latest album “X.” After two years without a full-length album and a string of run-ins with the law, Brown had a lot to prove when returning to the studio.

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The Black Keys overcome less-than-ideal venue to please entire audience

By Helen Broad | October 2, 2014

DC’s Verizon Center was packed floor to ceiling for The Black Keys last Thursday, every fan engaged in the sound of the band.

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“BoJack Horseman” is too stable of an animated comedy

By Flo Overfelt | September 12, 2014

If talking dog Brian from “Family Guy” had an alcoholic love child with the eponymous spy from “Archer,” you’d pretty much have the titular character of new Netflix original series “BoJack Horseman.”The animated adult cartoon, which premiered in late August, follows the life of washed-up sitcom star BoJack Horseman.

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Diarrhea Planet gives unforgettable performance despite “eyebrow-raising name”

By Noah Zeidman | September 12, 2014

It is around 11 p.m. at the Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar, and anticipation is building. The walls have only just stopped shaking from two thunderous opening bands: Ya’ll, and Left and Right.

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“Wilfred” goes out in a whimper

By Noah Zeidman | September 10, 2014

Warning: This review contains spoilers of the show’s final season. The final season of “Wilfred” was said to contain the long awaited answer to the show’s central mystery: Why does Ryan (played by Elijah Wood) see his neighbor Jenna’s (played by Fiona Gubelmann) dog as an Australian man in a dog suit (played by Jason Gann)? The season got off to a shaky start. From its outset, “Wilfred” tended to overuse the “it was all a dream/hallucination” plot device, and the season four premiere is a telling example of this.

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CitySpace arts installation marries environmental issues, creative muscle

By Flo Overfelt | September 10, 2014

Light pencil etchings of weeds hang midway down a bulletin board. Insects chirp from behind a quiet “glub, glub, glub” of air bubbles.

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Say ‘Yes!’ to Jason Mraz

By Candace Carter | September 2, 2014

Pop sensation Jason Mraz released “Yes!” — his fifth full-length album — earlier this year with both confidence and style.

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'Guardians of the Galaxy' is, literally, out of this world

By Taylor Goodson | September 1, 2014

Imagine a group comprised of a human being, a green alien, a hulk-like creature, a sassy genetic experiment and a talking tree.

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Beyoncé saves the VMAs

By Vondrae McCoy | September 1, 2014

For those who missed last week’s VMAs – and consequently, Beyoncé’s performance – you truly missed out.

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Parachute shoots for the stars

By Candace Carter | August 27, 2014

Nationally acclaimed pop-rock band Parachute will return to Charlottesville on Sept. 10 to rock out at The Jefferson Theater.

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Acting dramatic

By Riley Panko | August 21, 2014

As the fall semester approaches, students and faculty of the University drama department look forward to another semester of bringing exciting new productions to life.

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Behind the red curtain

By Flo Overfelt | August 21, 2014

To act, or not to act: that is the question. U.Va. offers a variety of theater groups for aspiring actors and well-versed thespians alike.

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“The Fault in Our Stars” shines with emotion, depth

By Riley Panko | June 9, 2014

When it comes to the entertainment market for teenagers (specifically teenage girls), one tends to see a lot of the same trends—vampires, bad reality television shows and a lot of superficiality.

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'Godzilla': friend or foe?

By Julia Skorcz | June 1, 2014

Clichés by nature make films predictable — laughable even — but rarely do they contribute to a film’s success.

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Atmosphere travels to the 'Southside' of solid rap music

By Samantha Rafalowski | May 24, 2014

Sean “Slug” Daley and Derek “Spawn” Turner began performing together in high school, acting as a rap duo until 1989, when they were introduced to producer Anthony “Ant” Davis.

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Heritage Summer Festival offers high-quality Charlottesville theater

By Taylor Goodson | May 1, 2014

Since 1974, the Heritage Theatre Festival — a professional summer stock theater affiliated with the University of Virginia — has lit up the Ruth Caplin Theatre stage.

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Talk Shakespeare to me

By Kristen Clevenson | April 28, 2014

To celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, students in the drama department hosted a four-day BARD Fest to honor the great playwright’s famous works.

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Dean Meredith Woo to release new book

By Joseph Liss | April 28, 2014

Outgoing College Dean Meredith Woo is set to release her new book “Something New Under the Sun” — a compilation of essays, speeches and other musings from her blog on the College’s website.

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Fourteen songs for six summer occasions

By Samantha Rafalowski | April 28, 2014

Summer is a magical time. Regardless of our exam results, we all deserve to celebrate the season. And what better way to celebrate than with awesome music for our favorite cliché activities? 1) Driving around with your windows down (alone, like a badass) Whether its driving to the beach or just on the way to work, we all have times when we want to roll the windows down and blast our music.