Hit the road with these summer reads
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer. And for many Americans, that means road trip season. Whether you’re headed to the beach, the lake or the mountains, a good book can help pass the miles.
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Dance troupe expands what movement can be at UVA
For Axis Dance Company, every performer brings a way to interpret the art. A dancer who uses a wheelchair offers an opportunity.
Q&A: What can you expect at this weekend's powow on Grounds?
For the seventh time, the University of Virginia’s Native American Student Union will host its annual powwow on Sunday on the University’s South Lawn.
Virginia Theatre Festival Announces Artistic Director Jenny Wales to Step Down
The Virginia Theatre Festival announced today that its Artistic Director Jenny Wales will be stepping down from the position. Wales, a UVA alum who will continue as UVA faculty, shared the news in a letter to VTF supporters.
Students transform vacant lot into a sculpture garden ‘where memory lives’
Since Robin Garcia and LaRissa Rogers began teaching in the University of Virginia’s art department two years ago, they’ve been thinking about how to turn the empty lot behind Ruffin Hall into functional space.
2025 Annual UVA Arts Welcome Picnic
Come learn about curricular, extra-curricular, programmatic, and volunteer opportunities from the Visual & Performing Arts & Architecture departments, programs, and community.
Virginia Theatre Festival Makes First Casting Announcement for Upcoming Production of Tony Award-winning Musical Disney’s Newsies
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the cast and creative team for its production of Disney’s Newsies. Set to run July 9-19 in the Culbreth Theatre at the University of Virginia, Disney’s Newsies will be directed and choreographed by Matthew Steffens. A favorite of VTF audiences for his acclaimed direction and choreography of 2023’s smash-hit Cabaret and last season’s highly acclaimed Into the Woods.
Virginia Theatre Festival Announces Cast and Creative Team for Upcoming Production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the cast and creative team for its production of Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Set to run June 20-28 in the Ruth Caplin Theatre at the University of Virginia, Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty will be directed by noted theater, film, and television director Nicolas Minas, who returns to VTF following his acclaimed 2024 production of The 39 Steps.
The Paramount Theater, Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, and Virginia Theatre Festival Join Forces This Spring and Summer to Celebrate Iconic Artist and Cultural Figure Frida Kahlo
A trio of the area’s leading arts organizations, including The Paramount Theater, The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA, and the Virginia Theatre Festival, are joining forces to celebrate the life, work, and legacy of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo with a series of phenomenal presentations and events.
Art This Week: Hypocrite The Musical
The Thursday, April 9th, performance of Hypocrite The Musical has been canceled by the promoter. All tickets purchased for this performance have been transferred to the performance on Friday, April 10th at 7:00PM.
Arts This Week: Virginia Dance Committee Spring Concert
The University of Virginia’s Dance Program and Department of Drama present the Spring Dance Concert 2026, an evening of eight original works by faculty, guest, and student choreographers.
Arts This Week: Sunshine Fruit Market
This Sunday May 17, the Sunshine Fruit Market will take place at Visible Records from 11am to 4pm with local artists and live screen printing from 12pm to 3pm. For Arts This Week, we spoke with the event organizer, Hazel Addams.