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Thinking of seeing a movie? How would you like it if that movie were free? Movies have been becoming more and more expensive to see in theater; fortunately, PVCC’s Student Art Club sponsors Free Movie Friday in the V. Earl Dickinson Building. Watch in comfort and on a big screen in the Main Stage Theatre. […]
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Clear blue skies, a soft breeze, and the leaves at different transient periods served the perfect backdrop for the Cville Sabroso Spanish Festival that took place September 20 at the Mcguffey Art Center. Immediately taking over my senses was the chanting, deep throb of beating drums, and the tantalizing smells of fresh corn tortillas and […]
Continue ReadingMany politicians have used the elementary school shooting tragedy in Newton, Connecticut as a springboard for the campaign against violent video games. President Obama has provided the Center for Disease Control (CDC) with $10 million to conduct research about the correlation between virtual and real-life violence. West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller plans to resubmit his […]
Continue ReadingOn Dec. 7, PVCC’s Dance Program will present its annual concert of original works, choreographed and performed by students and faculty. This diverse performance reflects the multifaceted dance classes offered at PVCC. Many of the dancers are also choreographers. Some have prestigious dance background, while others have little to none. “I think one of the […]
Continue ReadingOn Oct. 30, Darth Vader and Han Solo met Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck as Disney purchased Lucasfilm, Ltd. Built by George Lucas, the creator of the Star Wars universe, Lucasfilm, Ltd. is comprised of the subsidiaries Industrial Light & Magic, Skywalker Sound and LucasArts, among others. Lucas was the single shareholder of the company […]
Continue ReadingPiedmont Virginia Community College Theatre is performing, once again, a unique, but relatable play: “Chance” by Jason Averett, a former UVA student. The play focuses on a group of college friends and their struggles with “mistaken identity, misplaced romance, and missing laundry,” according to the show’s producer, Brad Stoller. “It highlights all of the small […]
Continue ReadingAt first glance, it may appear that downtown Charlottesville is flush with music venues. Many local restaurants convert a convenient corner into a performance space by striking a few chairs, flipping over a vacated 8-top table, and re-decorating a sandwich board to advertise the current evening’s event. Since its grand opening on July 13, locals […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m., PVCC will welcome the Charlottesville Ballet to the Main Stage of the V. Earl Dickinson Building. The performance will showcase both the emotional expression and technical prowess of talented dancers. The ballet will also be teaching a master class, hosted by the PVCC Dance Club, on Saturday, Oct. […]
Continue ReadingThe Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra will soon be gracing the Main Stage of the V. Early Dickinson Building, bringing culture and a unique style of music to PVCC. The Washington Balalaika Society Orchestra was founded because of a strong interest in studying and performing the music of Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe on traditional folk […]
Continue ReadingIt is said music is meant to soothe the savage beast, but, for a newcomer, unraveling Charlottesville’s music scene can prove a beastly task. Beyond the larger venues, which host mainstream headliners, there is a bustling community of local musicians and fans who work to bring a diverse collection of concerts to town. On any […]
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