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Cast members from last weekend's performance of "En la Oscuridad" acted blind onstage to great effect.
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Facing “burning darkness”

Last weekend, the U.Va. Spanish Theater Group gave four performances of “En la Ardiente Oscuridad (In the Burning Darkness)," a play centered around the arrival of a new student at a 1950s Spanish institute for the blind.


Queen Bey makes the top of A&E's list of sexy songs this Valentine's Day.
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Sexy songs to set the mood

A perusal of Spotify’s “Romance” playlists brings up a variety of choices with titles such as “Spooning,” “Pure Seduction” and the cleverly named “Sexy as Folk.” The common theme? Songs to have sex to.


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​Animal Collective debuts latest track via App Store

Following their decision to debut their upcoming album “Painting With” at Baltimore's international airport Thanksgiving weekend, experimental indie-rock band Animal Collective continued to play with unconventional release strategies by debuting their latest single, “Lying in the Grass,” with an iOS app.


Recent University graduate gives tips for success to current students.
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“Do You” is well-intentioned but haphazard effort

This month Ajamu Kambon, an entrepreneur and class of 2014 Commerce graduate, published “Do You: Success, Wealth and Relationships — You, Yourself, and your Dreams,” an eBook containing advice on topics ranging from financial security and fulfillment in one’s career to respecting others and avoiding passing judgment.


Starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, "House of Cards" dramatizes the innermost workings of high-level government.
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Dramatic, comedic: politics’ place on TV

Some of the best shows on television are political dramas and comedies. With the 2016 presidential election heating up, shows currently on the air have plenty of material to glean from ongoing real-life antics.


Local group Kendall Street Company kicked off a night of rock and roll at the Jefferson last week.
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Lord Nelson rocks Jefferson Theater

Last week, three bands rocked a favorite local venue, the Jefferson Theater. Charlottesville’s own Kendall Street Company performed a stellar opening act followed by The Southern Belles and Lord Nelson.


Bloc Party's "Hymns" doesn't meet expectations.
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“Hymns” is drab stab at indie pop

A decade ago, indie-rock and Brit-pop band “Bloc Party” ruled alternative charts worldwide with their creative and refreshing alternative dance sound, reviving indie disco with younger generations. Now, 10 years later, the band has released their much-anticipated fifth studio album, “Hymns.”


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Carolyn Dillard, the Community Partnership Manager for the University’s Center of Community Partnerships, discusses the legacy of Dr. King through his 1963 speech at Old Cabell Hall and the Center's annual MLK Day celebrations and community events. Highlighting the most memorable moments of the keynote event by Dr. Imani Perry, Dillard explored the importance of Dr. King’s lasting message of resilience and his belief that individuals should hold themselves responsible for their actions and reactions.