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A&E

Best television of 2015

2015 was an incredible year in television. As streaming services like Hulu and Amazon continued to expand with their original content, the broadcast networks continued to struggle to find their footing.


Drake's "If You're Reading This It's Too Late" easily makes A&E's top ten list.
A&E

The best albums of 2015

With the semester winding to a close and the holidays rapidly approaching, it’s time to look back on a bountiful year of music.


Lupe Fiasco returned to form on "Tetsuo & Youth," earning the number two spot on our list.
A&E

Top hip-hop records of 2015

2015 was a resurgent year for hip-hop. If the 1990’s were the “gangster rap” era, the 2000’s the rise and fall of the “bling-bling” era, then the 2010’s should be categorized by the rising tide of socially conscious hip-hop.


First Year Players' performing "Merrily We Roll Along."
A&E

First Year Players’ fall show is a hit

The First Year Players’ performance of “Merrily We Roll Along” took the audience on a moving, emotional journey back in time through the life of the show’s protagonist, Frank Shepard, before culminating in an excellent finale. “Merrily,” a Stephen Sondheim musical, begins at the height of Shepard’s successful career as a composer.


G-Eazy is set to release his latest album on Dec. 4, followed by a world tour to promote it.
A&E

G-Eazy talks what’s next for his career

In anticipation of his new album release “When It’s Dark Out” and world tour with A$AP Ferg, Arts and Entertainment had the chance to talk with G-Eazy, one of America’s most prominent up-and-coming hip-hop artists. “When It’s Dark Out” is set to release December 4th, 2015.


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Latest Podcast

In this episode, Mona El Khafif, an Associate Professor of Architecture, explains biophilic design, which refers to the integration of nature into urban and architectural spaces. Through her work on the Biophilic Region Exhibition and her emphasis on the role of educational collaboration, she highlights the importance of shaping architecture and learning for an environmentally conscious future, even here in Charlottesville.