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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Team Pursues Virtual, Physical Historic Preservation of Disappearing Black Schools
Jody Lahendro and Will Rourk are on a mission to preserve history.
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.
Radio Music Society Transforms Mainstream Melodies With Symphonic Strings
As thousands packed in front of the Rotunda for the treasured Lighting of the Lawn ceremony, a festive tune began to permeate students’ chatter. It was Kelly Clarkson’s “Underneath the Tree,” but instead of brass or voice driving the song, it was a string quartet — a four-person ensemble consisting of two violinists, a violist and a cellist.
New Works Festival Is a Triumph in Student-Led Productions at U.Va.
On a busy Thursday night on Arts Grounds, the student-led, annual New Works Festival opened with resounding success.
Arts on the Hill: UVA Bluegrass
Arts on the Hill is back with UVA Bluegrass!!! Enjoy a lively musical experience hosted by President Jim Ryan at Carr's Hill on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5:30-6:30pm (doors at 5pm)!! FREE drinks and snacks!! Enter the Lottery NOW!!
This UVA Alum Is Heading to the Oscars – Again
Mark Johnson started his journey in the film industry in front of the camera, but his career took off once he moved behind the scenes. The 1971 University of Virginia alumnus grew up in Spain and was booked as an extra for a few British and American movies, but found he enjoyed his gigs as a production assistant more than he ever liked being on camera. Plus, he admits, he wasn’t a very good actor. After graduating from UVA, he went to the University of Iowa, eventually earning a master’s degree in film scholarship. “I just fell in love with the romance of making movies,” Johnson said. “I never thought that it could be a career.”