Professor Stanley Stepanic wears fake vampire teeth and circular sunglasses while holding up his book, titled "A Vamp There Was." The cover is black and includes a shadowy photo of a woman smirking and looking at the reader.

Stanley Stepanic on Fact and Fiction in "A Vamp There Was"

According to Stepanic, scholarship on vampires is valuable because analysis of vampire folklore provides insight into humanity.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/stanley-stepanic-on-fact-and-fiction-in-a-vamp-there-was?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

An illustration of an open book with pictures of ballet shoes, dancing ballerina figures, a ticket that says "BALLET," and twinkling stars. The book lays on a yellow background.

Ballet & Books Catalyzes Confidence Through Literature and Dance

Founded in 2017, Ballet & Books is a national non-profit organization that pairs mentors with young girls, using social interaction and movement-based activities to enact and embody the material they read.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/ballet-books-catalyzes-confidence-through-literature-and-dance?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

Many people sit on the ground outside of the Drama Education Building. A giant blue and orange puppet is paraded across the lawn.

The U.Va. Arts Welcome Picnic Kicks Off Another Year of Arts on Grounds

At the beginning of each academic year, the University community has the opportunity to participate in an emergent part of the on-Grounds arts scene — the U.Va. Arts Welcome Picnic.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/the-u-va-arts-welcome-picnic-kicks-off-another-year-of-arts-on-grounds?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

Arts on the Hill with Ailey II - Three Dancers
Story Dance

Arts on the Hill: Ailey II

September 20, 2024
A blue and yellow human figure against a black background.

“Barbara Hammer: Evidentiary Bodies” is an Unflinching Portrayal of Living with Illness

Currently illuminating the dark corners of the Fralin Museum of Art is “Barbara Hammer: Evidentiary Bodies,” a vivid exhibition exploring what it means to make art in the midst of severe illness.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/barbara-hammer-evidentiary-bodies-is-an-unflinching-portrayal-of-living-with-illness?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

The members of Hoograss play various instruments during their performance at Carr's Hill.

Hoograss Provides a Unique Musical Outlet for U.Va. Students

Here, bluegrass, country and blues fans come together to jam, perform and participate in events throughout the semester geared toward a traditional style of music with which University students might not be familiar.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/hoograss-provides-a-unique-musical-outlet-for-u-va-students?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

Boscobel, a band featuring five members, stands with instruments on the stage at the Southern under colorful lights.

UVA Student Musicians Shine Under The Southern’s Spotlight

Student bands Boscobel and Looseleaf showed off their unique styles opening for The Barons, a locally beloved traveling rock band. Locals and University students alike filled the crowd, loving all three distinct bands throughout the three hour long show.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/u-va-student-musicians-shine-under-the-southerns-spotlight?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

Five students play instruments in a basement, covered in a hazy glow.

Y2K House Show Was a Vibrant Summer-Night Success

WXTJ, the University’s student-run radio station, collaborated with student publication V Magazine to host four student bands at a 2000’s-themed show to welcome students back to Charlottesville and kick off the year in retro style.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/y2k-house-show-was-a-vibrant-summer-night-success?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest#google_vignette

A cartoon of two people, one with long hair and lighter skin and the other with short hair and darker skin, sharing earbuds and listening to music.

Hoos Listening Presses Play on a New School Year

Founded last semester, the club provides a space for people to come together and share their love of music through events like listening parties, picnics, playlist swaps and more.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/09/hoos-listening-presses-play-on-a-new-school-year?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

A collage includes photos of Faulkner at three different stages of life, a pipe with puffs of smoke, a stamp, his signature, and orange squares.

‘Where Faulkner Was Happy’: William Faulkner Abroad, at Home and at UVA

Last spring, UVA acquired 16 letters from Faulkner to his mother written while he traveled through Europe in the fall of 1925.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/where-faulkner-was-happy-william-faulkner-abroad-home-and-uva

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