Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Abi Brand, staff writer Located on the downtown mall, The Jefferson Theatre serves as an emblem for Charlottesville’s cool downtown culture. Once a vivacious movie theatre, this concert and event venue now holds some of the most diverse bands to come to Charlottesville. The Jefferson holds all music genres, from rap and country, reggae and […]
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The word LEGO is not something that comes to mind when thinking about a garden. However, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden pulled it off. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of Richmond, Virginia, lies 50 acres of scenic garden views. In these gardens, not only can one find delicate flowers and busy bugs but […]
Continue ReadingCome try out for the fall musical! Saturday Aug 24 1-4 pm Mon/Tues Aug 26, 27 6-9 pm Performances are Nov 21-24 Tech begins Nov 16 CAST: Singers, Fools, Dancers, Actors: Non-actors, Non-singers, non-dancers, More fools. Where: Dickinson Main Stage Rehearsals will be 6-10pm Mon-Thurs- not all called each night (occasional weekend days as per needed.) Information bstoller@pvcc.edu phone/text 434 409-1282
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Cody Clark, staff writer On Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. The Core Ensemble performed Equally Divine: The Real Story of the Mona Lisa at PVCC Black Box Theatre. The Core Ensemble is a musical group whose performances highlight social justice issues and America’s diverse cultures. In Equally Divine: The Real Story of the Mona […]
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Rachel Lemley, staff writer In the heart of downtown Charlottesville lies a hidden gem – delicious pie. The Pie Chest is a local bakery in an alleyway off the downtown mall. The Pie Chest was established by Will Richey, who helped to revive downtown by opening the Whiskey Jar and The Alley Light. The Pie […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer On Thursday, April 25, the Virginia Opera took the stage at PVCC for a workshop in the V. Earl Dickinson Building. The workshop titled “What does it take to be an opera singer?” demonstrated the hardships and joys of life on the stage. A grand piano sat in the middle of […]
Continue ReadingFrancesca Black, staff writer The city of Charlottesville ranks 14th on the list of cities with most restaurants per capita in the U.S. according to the Huffington Post. This means a lot of people need to work in those restaurants. Restaurant work usually consists of long hours catering to customers looking to have a good […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer Good, inexpensive sushi is hard to come by in small towns such as Charlottesville. However, tucked into 2nd Street right off the Downtown Mall sits Now and Zen. With its cozy atmosphere, sunny dining room, and delicious food, Now and Zen is an amazing place to dine. The luscious smell of […]
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PVCC has many classes that go beyond the general education subjects and offer students a chance to learn extraordinary skills. Painting I, or Art 241, is a course worth four credits and is given in Fall, Spring and Summer. Painting I lets people to use their creativity and imagination, while also learning a new, fascinating […]
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The Washington Balalaika Society (WBS) performed at PVCC on Sunday, March 31. The WBS was founded in 1988 and is comprised of local musicians who play the music of Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe on traditional Russian folk instruments. Although seated like a traditional orchestra and directed by a conductor, that is where the similarities […]
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