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A photo of part of "The Student's Progress" by Lincoln Perry, which decorates the walls next to the stairs inOld Cabell Hall

Unpacking the Creation of the Old Cabell Hall Mural

Home to the University’s premier performance space, Old Cabell Hall serves as a hub of musical celebration for the Charlottesville community. But upon stepping into the building, many visitors are struck initially not by music — but by artwork.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2023/12/unpacking-the-creation-of-the-old-cabell-hall-mural?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

The Virginia Women's Chorus assembles on the stage of Old Cabell Hall, accompanied by a pianist.
Music

The Virginia Women’s Chorus Lights Up Hearts with a Merry Holiday Experience

Surrounded by the warm, festive ambiance of the gaily-decorated University Baptist Church, members of the University community gathered for the Virginia Women’s Chorus’ 40th Annual Candlelight Concert Saturday afternoon.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2023/12/the-virginia-womens-chorus-lights-up-hearts-with-a-merry-holiday-experience?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

An illustration of the future performing arts center in the Emmet-Ivy Corridor. The illustration shows a walkway next to a two-story building with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Future Performing Arts Center To Be Named for Generous Benefactors

A future performing arts center at the University of Virginia will be named for Tessa and Richard Ader, a pair of philanthropists who previously donated $50 million to the University as part of a commitment to bolster music, dance and theater in Charlottesville and Central Virginia.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/future-arts-center-be-named-generous-benefactors

Holden Brown, wearing a brown jacket and a navy blue baseball cap, draws faces on a colourful canvas.
Visual Art

Holden Brown is an Artist On and Off the Soccer Field

When he’s not making game-winning saves or serving as team captain, Holden Brown, University soccer goalkeeper and fourth-year College student, is pursuing a pastime different from many of his teammates — art.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2023/12/holden-brown-is-an-artist-on-and-off-the-soccer-field?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

Emma Heraldo, dressed in a blue blazer and dress pants, sits in the rotunda and twirls a drumstick in hand, beaming at the camera.
Music

UVA’s Viral Student Drummer Talks Internet Stardom

Hailing from Richmond, Elena Heraldo — drummer and first-year College student — has earned the status of internet microcelebrity after amassing over 867,000 followers posting drum covers of popular songs on social media.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2023/11/u-va-s-viral-student-drummer-talks-internet-stardom?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

Michael Slon wears a tuxedo and a santa hat while smiling and singing or speaking into a microphone
Music

Messiah Sing-In

Spread some Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear at the 56th annual Messiah Sing-In. Conductor Michael Slon leads community singers, members of the Charlottesville Symphony, and other local professionals through Handel’s nativity oratorio.

https://www.c-ville.com/messiah-sing-in

A person with black curly hair, heavy theatrical makeup, and a red corset stands with their hands on their hips in front of a projected screen.

Rocky Horror at UVA brings "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to Newcomb Theatre

The student-run cast of Rocky Horror at U.Va. screened “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Newcomb Hall Theater Friday evening, a semesterly tradition drawing an enthusiastic audience of die-hard “Rocky” fans and new viewers alike. Bubbles blew, toilet paper flew and cast members shed a layer or two as the 1975 cult-classic played behind a live shadow cast reenactment.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2023/11/rocky-horror-at-u-va-brings-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-to-newcomb-theatre?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

Four band members stand on the stage of 1515. On the left, someone plucks a bass; in the back, someone sits at a drum set; in front of them, a person in a black dress sings into a microphone; to the right, someone in a white tee plays the keyboard.
Music

WXTJ’s First-ever Jazz and R&B Night Draws Large Crowd in Emphatic Success

Students filled tables, couches, the staircase and even the floor of 1515 Saturday to cheer on student musicians at WXTJ’s first-ever Jazz and R&B night. Lured by free pizza but retained by a mesmerizing show, spectators were thoroughly engaged throughout the student-radio station’s three-and-a-half hour program.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2023/11/wxtjs-first-ever-jazz-and-r-b-night-draws-large-crowd-in-emphatic-success?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured

An old, faded book is propped open onto two pages: on the left, an illustration of a man standing on a pedestal; on the right, text that reads "Fables of Aesop and others. Newly done into English with an application to each fable. Illustrated with CUTTS. garrit anniles Ex re Fabellas — hor. The Fifth Edition. LONDON: Printed for J. and R. Tonson, and J. Watts."

“Figure and Fable: Aesop Through the Ages” expands on classics

Infusing the Fralin with captivating illustrations of familiar childhood tales, “Figure and Fable: Aesop Through the Ages” dives into a world of Aesop’s fables — the exhibit is a compelling collection of various authors and artists’ reimaginations of the classic fables throughout time.

https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2023/11/figure-and-fable-aesop-through-the-ages-expands-on-classics?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_featured