In the coming weeks, audiences may experience a selection of vintage advent films in all their glory at the Paramount Theater’s ornate auditorium in the Downtown Mall.
For 15 years, Class of 1979 alumnus Todd Bullard, motivated by a love of music, serene weather and the Lawn, has made a habit of visiting to sing and strum his guitar.
"Ghost Elephants" follows National Geographic explorer Dr. Steve Boyes on an obsessive philosophical escapade through Namibia and Angola to investigate the mythical “ghost” descendants of “Henry,” the largest elephant ever recorded.
The 86,000-square-foot Shumway Hall, funded by a $30 million gift from the Chris and Carrie Shumway Foundation, has been the largest addition to the Breeden Commerce Grounds.
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.
"Fantastic Four: First Steps” is a fun and heartfelt introduction to Marvel’s newest family.
The zeal among students in the University’s arts scene doesn’t fade over the three-month academic break — it carries itself into opportunities wherever they can be found.
A joyful culmination of two semester-long courses, DRAM 4597 “Art of the Moving Creature” and DRAM 1220 “Art of the Creature," will parade anthropomorphic “creature” puppets through Grounds.
His hands-on knowledge in film as a director, writer, cinematographer and co-founder of film and television production company “JoyeDidi,” has made him a reliable professor for eager film students. Dia has used his unique background in culture and in film to teach filmmaking in Media Studies alongside 3000-level filmmaking in French as part of the language department.
Given Lamar’s wildly successful musical campaign in 2024, his current popularity in entertainment makes him a fitting figure for one of America’s biggest shows.
