Two members of Fair Verona perform in a basement lit by string lights — one plays an electric guitar while the other holds a microphone.

Fair Verona: A Standout All-Girl Band at U.Va.

Among a plethora of student bands, from fraternity bands to cover bands, one made entirely of female musicians sets itself apart from the rest, Fair Verona.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/03/fair-verona-a-standout-all-girl-band-at-u-va?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

The Commodores — featuring sixteen musicians in Navy uniform, some on brass, others on keys or strings — perform onstage in Old Cabell Hall.

U.S. Navy Band the Commodores Stunningly Pay Tribute to Duke Ellington and Sarah Vaughan

Students and Charlottesville locals filled Old Cabell Hall Sunday evening, eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Commodores, the United States Navy’s premier jazz ensemble.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/03/u-s-navy-band-the-commodores-stunningly-pay-tribute-to-duke-ellington-and-sarah-vaughan?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

Jack Stepanian holds an electric guitar while staring off into the distance, leaning against a rusted orange wall.

Jack Stepanian Steps into the Spotlight of the Charlottesville Music Scene

While he has always loved performing, Stepanian said his recent top priority has been cultivating his own unique sound by creating and releasing original pieces.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/03/jack-stepanian-steps-into-the-spotlight-of-the-charlottesville-music-scene?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

Jessica Harris smiles and stands next to a group of students in front of a banner that reads "Empowered Players" and "Changing the world, one show at a time." Several of the students hold balloon animals.

Empowered Players Gives Children a Place to Grow Artistically and Personally Through Free Theater Classes

University alumna Jessica Harris founded and serves as the artistic director for the nonprofit organization.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/03/empowered-players-gives-children-a-place-to-grow-artistically-and-personally-through-free-theater-classes?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

First-year Niamh Kierans sits on the ground in a garden and strums a guitar.

Niamh Kierans’ “Precipice” Captures the Feeling of Change

In her second album, the first-year tells a story of identity, insecurity and love, underscored by the theme of personal change.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/03/niamh-kierans-precipice-captures-the-feeling-of-change?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

She Wrote Plays Logo with Women from past centuries in a theatre

Live Reading April 7: “She Wrote Plays” Audio Drama Series

What if women wrote great plays but everyone forgot about them? Even though their themes remain super relevant? WTJU 91.1 FM and UVA Drama present “She Wrote Plays” – new takes on works from a century ago by forgotten women playwrights. Charlottesville-based playwrights, tech producers, and actors have taken these old scripts and adapted them into modern radio dramas.

https://www.wtju.net/shewroteplaysevent/

A split photo: on the left, a group of Black women at the New York Stock Exchange smiling and celebrating. On the right, filmmaker Shannon Nash smiles at the camera.

UVA Alumna Helps Others Break Through the Glass Ceiling

Inspired by a groundbreaking female leader, University of Virginia alumna Shannon Nash is now sharing the story of Black women climbing the corporate ladder in her latest film, “OnBoard.”

https://news.virginia.edu/content/uva-alumna-helps-others-break-through-glass-ceiling

Professor Rita Dove and composer Richard Danielpour stand smiling on a stage, backed by several musicians.

History and Poetry Meet in ‘A Standing Witness’

Some of the most important events of the past six decades will play out in the University of Virginia’s Old Cabell Hall on March 21 and 23.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/history-and-poetry-meet-standing-witness

Seven people stand in the woods in front of a white building in disrepair.

Team Pursues Virtual, Physical Historic Preservation of Disappearing Black Schools

Jody Lahendro and Will Rourk are on a mission to preserve history.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/team-pursues-virtual-physical-historic-preservation-disappearing-black-schools

Six musicians play on a stage — two play guitars, one plays a bass, one plays a keyboard, one plays a fiddle, and one sings into a microphone.

Krispies Transcend Musical Boundaries with Their Unique Sound

From beginning to end, the seven talented musicians delivered an unwavering performance filled with diverse sound, passion and fun.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2024/02/krispies-transcend-musical-boundaries-with-their-unique-sound?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

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