Photography Exhibit Turns Female Stereotypes on Their Heads

The direct gazes of the portrait subjects and vibrant colors of the photographs caught the attention of two museum visitors, University of Virginia students who are photographers themselves. Ava Proehl and Kate MacArthur, who both work on the UVA student newspaper, the Cavalier Daily, took a break from their studies to view The Fralin Museum of Art’s “Power Play: Reimagining Representation in Contemporary Photography.” The exhibit displays selected works of five photographers from women’s perspectives: Sarah Maple, Tokie Rome-Taylor, Cara Romero, Martine Gutierrez and Wendy Red Star.

What Can You Learn About Leadership From Conducting A Symphony?

In his program called “The Music Paradigm,” maestro Roger Nierenberg aims to help organizations improve their work by exposing their leaders and employees to the dynamic that exists between a conductor and orchestra musicians.

Documentary Details Creation of UVA’s Memorial to Enslaved Laborers

The story told in the documentary, “The Lives Between the Lines,” brings together the persistent voices of student activists, the painstaking research of scholars, the careful planning of designers and the crucial participation of community members – all collaborating to create the University of Virginia’s Memorial to Enslaved Laborers.

Film Festival Presents Actor Jonathan Majors with Breakthrough Star Award

Jonathan Majors receives the Virginia Film Festival’s “Breakthrough Star” award after the screening of his new film, “Devotion.” University of Virginia alumnus and actor Jason George, who is also on the festival’s advisory board, presented the award.

Photos: Virginia Film Festival Guests and Crowds Delighted To Be Back in Person

From the opening night’s full house at the Paramount Theater for the area premiere of “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” to many other sold-out movies and illuminating discussions, the 35th Virginia Film Festival, held Wednesday through Sunday, drew big crowds – free this year from COVID restrictions on social gatherings.

The Folklorist and Alumnus Behind the Scenes on the Award-Winning Film, 'Descendant'

"I need you to know this other story about this place,” Kern Jackson’s godmother, Valena McCants, said to him 30 years ago when he visited Mobile originally to study Mardi Gras culture. This ultimately led to his documentary, "Descendant," that explores the history of The Clotilda.

Virginia Premiere of Jez Butterworth’s Haunting Play, THE RIVER

Live Arts Theater’s 2022/23 Transformations Season leaps into the new year with the Virginia premiere of Jez Butterworth’s hauntingly lyrical THE RIVER, directed by Robert Chapel. THE RIVER will have 16 performances in the Founders Theater, January 20 through February 11, 2023, at Live Arts Theater, 123 E. Water Street, Charlottesville. Tickets are $27 for adults or $24 for students and senior citizens and are available through the Box Office at boxoffice@livearts.org, by phone at 434-977-4177 x123, or online at livearts.org/tix.

35th Annual VAFF – Now That’s a Wrap!

The credits have rolled on a remarkable 35th Anniversary Virginia Film Festival that combined more than 100 films with an unforgettable array of special guests and fascinating discussions that captivated, challenged, and delighted audiences over five days in Charlottesville. The 35th Annual Virginia Film Festival saw a total of 17,292 total attendances, including both paid and free events. The Festival recorded 28 sold out screenings and welcomed 72 industry guests as well as 42 discussants and subject matter experts from around the globe to shed light on and add depth and context to films that both entertained audiences and tackled some of the most important topics of our time.

UVA Unveils New Portrait of President Emeritus John T. Casteen III