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In Wicked: Part 1, viewers were introduced to the bright and colorful flower fields of Munchkin land. Fans got to see only the first part of a beautiful and complex story. Now with the introduction of Wicked: For Good (2025), fans get brought back to the colorful fields of Oz to see the second half […]
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With his newest album, The Boy Who Played the Harp, Dave brings listeners inside the life and spirituality of one of the UK’s premier hip-hop artists. This newest release follows 2021’s We’re All Alone in This Together, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and saw both success commercially and critically. The […]
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As a whole, Charlottesville is not a town lacking in brunch spots, with the options all seeming to blend together. But few can match the appeal of Guajiros Miami Eatery in terms of dish quality and atmosphere. Located at 114 10th St. NW, Guajiros offers a variety of family recipes, blending influences from Nicaragua, Costa […]
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Located at 2208 Fontaine Avenue is one of Charlottesville’s best-kept culinary secrets. The Asian fusion restaurant Mashumen, which offers sushi, ramen, and other featured dishes with Thai and Korean roots, opened its doors in 2020 and will no doubt be around for years to come. Mashumen has continued to deliver memorable dining experiences, with its […]
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The Long Walk, published in 1979 under the pseudonym Robert Bachman, was the first story ever written by Stephen King. The 2025 film adaptation of King’s reflection on Vietnam-era America feels both particularly relevant and timeless. The film’s unflinching violence provides a sharp and shocking contrast to the emotional connections forming between the characters, and […]
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Potter’s Craft Cidery has a wide range of ciders on tap, wine by the glass or bottle, and a full menu. Tucked away in the tree line off 29-South, up on the hilltop, their tasting room is in a mature stone building with ample indoor and outdoor seating. Dan Potter and Tim Edmond founded the company […]
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The TV show Dancing with the Stars is celebrating its 20th anniversary and 34th season with new stars and special guests. Featuring this season are returning host Alfonso Ribeiro and co-host Julianne Hough, along with judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. First premiering on June 1, 2005, Dancing with the Stars has […]
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Indie pop band Japanese Breakfast released their fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) on March 21. The Grammy–nominated band has performed for Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Coachella, and many other shows and festivals. Lead vocalist Michelle Zauner has been a guest on talk shows and podcasts for her […]
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One of the most common trends in Hollywood is to take an existing musical and to turn it into a movie. Recently, this has resulted in a string of mediocre adoptions: Cats (2019), Dear Evan Hansen (2021), Mean Girls (2024). Compared to its peers, Wicked stands out for being different. It is great. Highly faithful […]
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The staged play of The Wizard of Oz, directed by John Gibson, opened on Nov. 22 at Live Arts in Charlottesville. This take on the classic film features the musical score of the 1939 film along with scenes not shown in the movie. Even though Gibson was working directly from the original script, he still […]
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