An essential guide to the Charlottesville music scene
Starting a band, discovering a new favorite local spot and finding a new friend in the audience at a concert are a few of the many opportunities offered to make these years memorable.
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‘Final Friday’ at the Fralin brings an opportunity for hands-on engagement with the arts
September’s Final Friday included free boba from Tealicious and an interactive collage station inside the museum.
Sasha Fishman’s ‘Lemniscata’ puts water in motion at Ruffin Gallery
With the drumming cadence of water enveloping the room in a melodic symphony, the “Lemniscata” exhibition at the University's Ruffin Gallery transforms the space into a celebration of water’s rhythm, flow and vitality.
Virginia Film Festival unveils full lineup for 39th rendition
The fall marks the annual return of the Virginia Film Festival, a hallmark event celebrating cinema in the Commonwealth.
Arts This Week: “No Country for Mothers” Screening
No Country for Mothers documentary, an investigation into the systems and cultures that deny mothers adequate support, will be screening with a panel discussion and Q&A on Wednesday, September 30th 5:30 – 8:30pm at The Violet Crown.
Your guide to the 2026 Virginia Film Festival
This year’s Virginia Film Festival, set for Oct. 21-25, will feature more than 100 films and appearances from Hollywood heavyweights like Nathan Lane, Jessica Lange, Tim Blake Nelson and Aaron Sorkin.
Nearly $300 Million in New Funding Propels UVA Center for the Arts Project
A world-class center for the arts at the University of Virginia is moving closer to reality. UVA leaders on Friday celebrated reaching new funding milestones for the long-planned project that promises to enrich the student experience, elevate artistic expression and creativity, and strengthen the University’s role as an educational and cultural resource for the community and region.
Plans for UVA’s Center for the Arts catapulted forward by $275 million in new funding
Plans to build a Center for the Arts at the University of Virginia are moving forward with $275 million in new funding.
Two-time Academy Award Winner Jessica Lange to Receive 2026 Virginia Film Festival Visionary Award
The Virginia Film Festival (VAFF), a program of the University of Virginia, announced today that legendary actress and two time OscarⓇ winner Jessica Lange will receive a Virginia Film Festival Visionary Award, recognizing an artist whose culture defining body of work and enduring contributions have changed the course of modern cinema.
Virginia Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
The Virginia Film Festival has announced the lineup for its upcoming 39th year, set for October 21-25, 2026 in Charlottesville, VA.
Nathan Lane to Be Honored Following ‘The Birdcage’ 30th Anniversary Screening at Virginia Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Nathan Lane will receive the Visionary Award at the Virginia Film Festival next month. The Tony and Emmy-winning actor is being recognized as an artist whose culture-defining body of work and enduring contributions have changed the course of modern cinema.
James Gray to Receive Directing Award at Virginia Film Fest, Where He’ll Also Join IndieWire’s ‘Screen Talk’ Live
Exclusive: The "Paper Tiger" filmmaker will receive the Virginia Film Festival Outstanding Achievement in Directing Award. On October 22, he'll join IndieWire's "Screen Talk" podcast for a live conversation.