Youth Film Festival puts the next generation’s artistic talent on display
By Zachary Geller | September 21, 2025For nearly a quarter of a century, the festival has acted as a labor of love and a celebration of the talents of Charlottesville youth.
For nearly a quarter of a century, the festival has acted as a labor of love and a celebration of the talents of Charlottesville youth.
The exhibit opened Aug. 30 and explores how we empathize with others, highlighting the experiences of lived disability through different mediums such as space, music, video, text and drawing.
With a variety of concert performances, album releases and busy audition cycles, the a cappella groups on Grounds not only have to sing but also manage their group’s image and schedule.
The event primarily showcases the works of up and coming African American filmmakers while also giving a space to talk about the themes prevalent in their films.
Kieran Warner and Jack Yasenchok hosted the third annual Step Comedy Jam Sept. 9.
The event gave students, faculty and community members an opportunity to engage with the many art departments on Grounds while also bringing many organizations the chance to showcase their abilities.
The independent bookstore was founded by Class of 2015 alumnus Philip Lorish, who hopes to support what he calls the “practice of reading” in the Charlottesville community.
17 musical groups performed on the Lawn Wednesday, marking the 37th annual Rotunda Sing.
This fall’s arts season boasts a breadth of events from trusted University drama department productions to momentous visits from big names like Adam Sandler and Tyler Childers.
As the University enters a new chapter, students and alumni are reflecting on Ryan’s impact and involvement in the University arts scene
From its inception, Arts on the Hill has aimed to take diverse types of art and present them in a smaller setting with an audience of barely more than a hundred.
Almost every week, The Southern Cafe and Music Hall hosts Monday Night Mic standup comedy that is free and open to the general public
The nonprofit will soon be entering its 10th year, with no signs of slowing down.
Their new tour “Hope We Have Fun” kicked off in Charlottesville and promoted their new album which will be released May 30.
Gordon's stop in Charlottesville is part of his largest musical comedy tour to date, traveling across the United States and Canada in promotion of his new album, “Kyle Gordon Is Wonderful.”
The concert was a culmination of the effort the group has put in throughout the semester and included a guest appearance from another a cappella group and emotional send-offs for those graduating.
With four studio albums and two Grammy Awards for best Bluegrass album, Strings has arguably established a name for himself that will become timeless for generations.
What began as a hobby, slowly transformed into a passion for creating body art.
This dedication to the craft, shared by all the comedy groups, reflects the committed and interconnected nature of the University’s comedy community.
The two films currently on display, “Seatbelt Tjura: Put on Your Seatbelt” and “Walawuru Iti Katitja: An Eagle Story,” shed light on everyday challenges faced by Indigenous communities in Australia.