The series of projections around Grounds featured work from local artist Jeff Dobrow in partnering with The AV Company, a local audio-visual equipment service. These projects were not originally intended for Halloween but more so to provide a bit of artistic pandemic fun in place of canceled student activities.
Hesler — who currently teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville — also writes longer novels, one of which will debut in November. She said that she considers both shorter and longer form writing important parts of her writing identity.
In the latter half of her set, Cyrus brought out a few more emotional pieces, including the first single she released off of “The Hardest Part” — “I Burned LA Down” — an emotional power ballad about her relationship with both love and Los Angeles, her home.
Schoyer’s recent exhibit "Murmation" brings together the work of artists with whom she has personal connections. The collage to the left upon the entrance features saved pieces from students over the years, which Schoyer said spans over about 20 years.
Here are just a few songs to listen to for some motivation through the last minute cram sessions and all-around good vibes — a taste of summer to remind you of the good to come.
Victoria Valdes — assistant director of the Visual Resources Collection in the Art Department — devised the idea to memorialize Perry by using art to honor the profound, distinct impact he had beyond the football field.
Many of the student artists find their studio art classes to be an expression of personal emotions, stories, ideas.
An emblem of the downtown mall and Main Street, the Paramount Theater has given generations of Charlottesville natives a weekend escape from the mundanity of real life. This year, the Paramount celebrates 90 years since its opening, one year late due to the pandemic.
With another round of auditions in the books, one thing is certain — the a cappella scene at U.Va. is thriving, and the groups hope the new members they choose will continue their tradition of excellence in both music and camaraderie.
Though auditioning for arts groups can be nerve wracking, stepping outside of a comfort zone could lead to the most memorable experiences in college and finding a group of best friends.
