Despite bursting with talent, “Saturday Night” wastes the gifts of its actors on a lukewarm script.
If you are interested in immersing yourself within the flourishing live arts scene in Charlottesville, read on for a crash course in getting the most out of the local happenings in live music.
While the University’s department of drama offers many traditional classroom-based courses, several classes take students outside of the classroom setting, giving them a hands-on space to experiment with new media.
The genre is filled with diverse music that represents all kinds of lived experiences.
For Class of 2022 alumna Karen Zipor, the answer is easy. Since graduating, Zipor has used her Drama and Computer Science degrees — alongside strong connections she has formed with University alumni — to carve her path in the entertainment industry out in Los Angeles.
On a warm Autumn evening on Friday, excited viewers poured into the Paramount Theatre to view one of the Virginia Film Festival’s most anticipated films — “Origin,” written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay.
This year’s picks include a number of films with star-studded casts and crews.
At the Special Collections Library, a curated collection of images, art and documents paints viewers a picture of the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance. Its newest exhibition, “Their World As Big As They Made It: Looking Back at the Harlem Renaissance” brings the life and ardor of the Harlem Renaissance to Grounds.
Performed last week in the Helms Theatre as part of the Virginia Theatre Festival, the play follows the romance between Jack Ludwig — a World War II military doctor — and Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress.
In his newest release “Asteroid City,” Anderson presents a healthy dose of that signature flair his fans know so well. With the help of a star-studded cast and co-writer Roman Coppola, the filmmaker explores the artistic process and what it means to be a storyteller.
