U.Va.’s Aerial Dance Club is taking artistry to new heights
A world of gymnastics, intense movements and flowing silks exists here in Charlottesville, thanks to the University’s Aerial Dance Club.
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Sofia Romulo inspires self-expression through nail art
When money is tight and stress is at an all-time high for college students, self-care can be hard to find. But University students need not worry — second-year College student Sofia Romulo has their backs, providing fun and affordable nail art from the comfort of her cozy apartment.
Data Art Competition Draws More Than 130 Submissions
In celebration of this idea, the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science hosted an art competition commemorating the opening of its new building and inviting participants from across the world to tell unique stories, transforming raw data into art.
The Music Beat: Charlottesville Symphony Hits the Road
The Charlottesville Symphony wrapped up its most recent season this weekend with a concert at Capital One Hall in Tyson’s Corner.
“The Spaces We Seek” Gives a Student-Curated Look into Displacement and Belonging
The students in the art history department’s University Museums Internships course work with museum professionals to curate an art exhibit, carefully selecting pieces that work to highlight an important theme to the Charlottesville community.
Shakespeare on the Lawn Brings New Energy to an Old Classic
The works of William Shakespeare have been performed for hundreds of years, with endless variations on modernizing the themes and setting.
These Creatures Moved and Grooved on Grounds
Technical Director of Drama Steve Warner, along with architecture instructor and fabrication lab director Melissa Goldman and studio art technician Eric Schmidt started the Art of the Moving Creature course in 2012, a two-semester sequence that culminated in the first Festival.
Stars of ‘Mandalorian’ and ‘The Flight Attendant’ Return to UVA
Swallow and Seol returned to Grounds at the end of April for an artist residency that included visits to multiple UVA Drama classes, workshops with students, and a public question-and-answer session with Virginia Theatre Festival Artistic Director Jenny Wales, who was a classmate of theirs in the UVA Drama Department.
University Department of Drama Hypnotizes with Theatrical Spring Dance Concert
The concert’s ensemble consisted of 22 dancers and six choreographers, each with varying levels of involvement in the University and its dance program.
She Wrote ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ and Co-Produced the Hit Hulu Series
Georgia Hunter’s journey to becoming a New York Times bestselling author and co-producer of the Hulu series based on her book, “We Were the Lucky Ones,” began with an English paper assignment when she was 15.
The Music Beat: Darden Band’s Business Is All About the Music
Founded in 2003, the band has played weddings, school events, student functions, opened for a couple of pro bands and even gigged a venue or two.
Virginia Film Festival to Continue Year-Round VAFF at Violet Crown Series With Free Screenings of Two Highly Anticipated Films from A24
The Virginia Film Festival continues its 2024 VAFF at Violet Crown Series this spring with free screenings of a pair of highly-anticipated films from popular distributor A24 (Everything Everywhere All at Once; Moonlight). The 2024 VAFF at Violet Crown Series is presented by Ting Internet.