Gold Connections makes these hard-hitting rock songs with lyrics that ring as deep as music’s great, past troubadours, yet preoccupied with all the anxieties of the 2020 dystopian freak show we’re living in.
The latest in "Expanding the Narrative," a program from the Early Music Access Project, focused on analyzing slave songs and spirituals from historical and modern-day lenses, and featured the points of view of three unique musicians.
The postponement of almost every major studio release until 2021 has essentially made this a lost year for Hollywood, and theaters in Charlottesville are feeling the pressure.
The University community welcomed internationally renowned musician, playwright, poet and performer Joy Harjo of the Muscogee Creek Nation in a night of poetry and gratitude.
On Nov. 12, another Inside U.Va. Arts webinar detailed how programs at the University and the student art experience has changed since the start of the semester.
The drama department took on a lofty goal of virtually presenting what would have been a traditional stage play in a pandemic-free semester.
Frazier’s photography confronts social and political legacies plaguing marginalized groups and reclaims a distinct and thoughtful space for those voices to be recognized and celebrated.
Since closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March, The Paramount has adapted its programming drastically and now screens movies in its 1000 seat theater.
The creators and stars of the Showtime series “The Good Lord Bird” came together for a panel at the 2020 Virginia Film Festival on Friday.
The film pairs archival footage with interviews from scholars and members of the administration from today to reflect upon the decisions of the Bush administration.
“The Outside Story” leaves more substance to be desired, but at its core, this film is a contemplative piece about the power of relationships.
Director Catherine Gund beautifully illustrated the “intersections of arts, race, and social justice” in telling her mother’s story.
The documentary provides an insightful look at what politics and democracy would look like in the hands of the future leaders of tomorrow.
“Athlete A” divulges the cruelty hidden by USA Gymnastics over the past 50 years, exposing Larry Nassar and tackling the system at large.
Odom maintained a passion in his responses that was accentuated by his emphatic hand gesturing and intonation, and came across as especially sincere when discussing his respect for so many others.
The Virginia Film Festival streamed a tenth anniversary screening of the acclaimed film in conjunction with a panel that attempted to unravel its legacy in a world that is so dominated by Facebook.
The image of Pepe's journey towards becoming an explicit symbol of neo-Nazis is explored in “Feels Good Man,” the debut project of director Arthur Jones and producer Giorgio Angelini.
The Wertland Street Band have given their neighbors and the University community something to look forward to in a time when live music is hard to come by.
In pure punk-rock style, Patty and Simon find themselves on a turbulent journey of self discovery in "Dinner in America."
A series of socially-distanced drive-in movie screenings will take place at two locations — Dairy Market and Morven Farm — throughout the festival, Oct. 21-25.
