An illustration of Anne Spencer in front of two Black women, one of whom holds a child. They stand in front of two garden trellises and a pink striped background.

Through a Harlem Renaissance Poet’s Garden, and Into Her Work and Life

The exhibition, titled “Anne Spencer: I Am Here!” showcases the life and work of Lynchburg poet Anne Spencer.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/through-harlem-renaissance-poets-garden-and-her-work-and-life

Band members Mason Brent, Andy Stepanian and Jack Heard stand on a stage lit by purple lights and play guitars.

Back to the Future: UVA Bandmates Return as Successful Business Owners

In less than a week, Andy Stepanian and Chase Heard will trek from Texas to their beloved University of Virginia to reveal the latest line from their successful apparel company.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/back-future-uva-bandmates-return-successful-business-owners

Three books laying on a wooden table: "The Complete Works and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe," which features a drawing of a raven; "You Like it Darker" by Stephen King, which has a picture of an island; and "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson, represented by a white drawing of people's faces on a black background.

This Halloween, Curl Up With These Haunting Reads From UVA Library

This scary season, if you find yourself on a midnight dreary without a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore to ponder, the University of Virginia Library has recommendations for you.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/halloween-curl-these-haunting-reads-uva-library

The Virginia Film Festival Logo, which features a blue square with "VA" over "FF," surrounded by stills from featured movies in the festival.

Everyone Can ‘Find Something’ at October’s Virginia Film Festival

This year’s Virginia Film Festival, set for Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, will present more than 100 films and feature guests like “New Girl” star Lamorne Morris, “Her Smell” director Alex Ross Perry and “John Lewis: Good Trouble” director Dawn Porter.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/everyone-can-find-something-octobers-virginia-film-festival

A photo of author Jacquie Walters next to the cover of her novel, "Dearest." The cover depicts a white open door that looks into an image of a girl standing in a field, backed by several trees and a pink sky. Across the top reads the title in a red font.

UVA Alumna Turns From Stage to Screen to Print With Debut Novel

Jacquie Walters never thought she would be a writer.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/uva-alumna-turns-stage-screen-print-debut-novel

Obstacles of all shapes and sizes abound on this quest.
Story Drama

UVA Drama to Open 2024-2025 Season with 'Love is the Greater Labyrinth'

October 17, 2024
The Paramount Theater with Virginia Film Festival on the Marquee with beautiful lights

Virginia Film Festival Announces 2024 Lineup

Highlights Include Anora, Bird, Blitz, Emilia Pérez, The Fire Inside, The Last Showgirl, Memoir of a Snail, Nightbitch, Pavements, The Piano Lesson, A Real Pain, and The Room Next Door!

https://virginiafilmfestival.org/virginia-film-festival-announces-2024-lineup/

A collage of different performers singing into microphones or playing guitars, overlaid by cut-out letters that read "Cville Live."

A guide to U.Va.’s Abundant Live Music Scene

If you are interested in immersing yourself within the flourishing live arts scene in Charlottesville, read on for a crash course in getting the most out of the local happenings in live music.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/a-guide-to-uvas-abundant-live-music-scene?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

A drawing of a soundboard with buttons and knobs.

‘Hoos Producing’ Spotlights Music Production on-Grounds

The new club closes a gap in the University music scene, creating a space to appreciate the previously neglected art of music production.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/hoos-producing-spotlights-music-production-on-grounds?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

Graham Barbour smiles for the camera wearing a white t-shirt and sitting outdoors.

Cinematographer Graham Barbour’s Whirlwind Career Started Right Here at U.Va.

After he got his first taste of film production, Barbour said he became more involved in the local film and arts scene.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/cinematographer-graham-barbours-whirlwind-career-started-right-here-at-uva?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

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