Spectrum Theater’s opening night of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had a near-full house, a well-deserved achievement since the show was so dynamic.
Husband and wife Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano of JOHNNYSWIM are bringing their hit songs “Home” and “Diamonds” to the Jefferson on April 24. The two met in Nashville initially at a coffee shop and then again at church.
Most University students when hearing about a rap show at the Jefferson Theater might envision barely discernable verses, overdriven beats and a boisterous crowd. Understandably, the audience at last week’s GoldLink show walked in with high hopes and latent reservations.
The Virginia Film Festival’s recently announced partnership with the Violet Crown is set to expand the variety of films showcased in Charlottesville with one-off Arthouse screenings.
For over forty years, Elton John has produced some of the most renowned and identifiable music in the industry. With great energy, he and his band brought it all to John Paul Jones Arena last week.
Last week, the Virginia Festival of the Book’s “A State of Many Nations: Immigration and the Changing Face of Virginia” brought together photographer Lloyd Wolf, journalist Tom Gjelten and author Gustavo Pérez Firmat to discuss how their work emphasizes the changing role of diversity in America and the phenomena surrounding immigration.
Pop band Parachute recently released their fourth studio album, “Wide Awake.” In anticipation of their Charlottesville concert, the show kicking off their upcoming tour, Arts & Entertainment spoke with founder and lead singer Will Anderson to discuss his time at U.Va., musical influences and the new album.
Last week at local coffee shop Millie Joe, the University English department continued its Master of Fine Arts Reading Series.
Spring has sprung, and along with the warmer weather comes a wonderful selection of local Charlottesville music. This list highlights eight of the most compelling acts coming through town in the next few weeks.
Patrick Stickles is not a very happy man. Having fronted Titus Andronicus since 2005, almost every lyric he’s penned for the band has reveled in self-loathing and hatred of both the people around him and humanity at large.
This past weekend, the 20th Annual Virginia Student Film Festival took place in Newcomb Theater. Audiences may have been initially apprehensive about the quality of these short films, but the calibre of the filmmakers, in particular with some of the narrative and documentary features, was impressive.
As part of his “Making America Great Again!” stand-up tour, David Cross performed at the Paramount in downtown Charlottesville this weekend.
Much information has been flying around about the current candidates up for election, making it easy to forget what is really important — their theme songs!
One of the most poignant moments of the Abraham.In.Motion showcase this past weekend was the silent beginning of a piece called “The Quiet Dance.”
Vagina. About half of the world’s population has a vagina. All nine performers in The Virginia Player’s Reading Series presentation of “The Vagina Monologues” have a vagina.
Throughout the entire night, Fiasco seemed detached, like his energy had stalled out.
Last weekend, the U.Va. Spanish Theater Group gave four performances of “En la Ardiente Oscuridad (In the Burning Darkness)," a play centered around the arrival of a new student at a 1950s Spanish institute for the blind.
Butcher Brown and No BS! Brass Band, both hailing from Richmond, Virginia, lit up The Southern with an electric energy last week.
Set to take place from Nov. 5-8, this year’s festival, while still a work in progress, has a promising slate of features and special guests. The selections as they stand span major Awards films and showcases of local, Virginia films.
