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The unique band Lotus visited the Jefferson Theater February 9. Having performed as a single act for about 15 years, Lotus has proved to be an excellent example of self described “jamtronica.” As a true crossover band, Lotus craftily blends the genres of jam band music and electronica. Lotus is not a new act to […]
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Students listened attentively as Virginia Senator Creigh Deeds and Virginia Delegates Rob Bell and Steve Landes discussed the importance of local and state government to students’ lives. The speakers were a part of PVCC’s first Positive Action Conference (PAC), designed to expose students to local issues and to inspire civic and political engagement at the […]
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After weeks of research into the events leading up to the chaos of 2016, I needed a break from the intensity of modern life. On March 25, I entered the Ante Room in downtown Charlottesville for Winter’s Ruin Metal Fest. Winter’s Ruin featured eight bands and several hours of heavy metal music. I arrived halfway […]
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At the Virginia Festival of the Book, in an auditorium at Newcomb Hall, every possible seat was taken. A number of attendees sat right on the stage. All came to hear Nadia Bolz-Weber; a tattooed, recovering, Lutheran “Pastrix,” the founding pastor at House for All Sinners and Saints in Denver, Colorado, help them find God […]
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The room was full to the point where no seats were available, fans were anxiously awaiting their new favorite authors to read excerpts from their most recent works, and the authors looked somewhat nervous. On Friday, March 18, three authors, Nine de Garmont, Ed Tarkington, and Pam Webber, gathered for a Virginia Festival of the […]
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If you wish to experience foreign art in a local building, visit the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art collection. There, you can get a look at art that was first introduced thousands of years ago. Aboriginal art is an ancient style first practiced by indigenous Australians. Using tree bark and stone as canvases, the Aboriginal Australians would […]
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Book lovers, mark your calendars! The Virginia Festival of the Book is coming to Charlottesville and the surrounding area Wednesday, March 16, through Sunday, March 20. This annual event features author readings, book signings, speaker panels, workshops and a special day focused on children’s literature. The majority of the events are free and open to […]
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Adjunct instructors Fenella Belle and Stacey Evans displayed collaborative work Feb. 5 at McGuffey Art Center. The monthly “First Fridays” in downtown Charlottesville was busy, with hundreds of visitors at a time. According to Belle, around 1,000 people visited the exhibit throughout the night. “It is hard to say, but I did have to buy […]
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The Fralin Museum of Art is located near the University of Virginia and has free admission. It is home to a wide range of paintings and sculptures, created by artists from different eras. What makes the museum a constant interest is that it switches its exhibits every few months. One of its current exhibits, Fish […]
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Between relentless rain and other events going on in the area, overcrowded seating was not an issue for PVCC’s Faculty Recital on February 21. However, the performers did not disappoint. The afternoon began with Ruth Ann Bishop and Melody Day, both sopranos. They sang duets to English composer Henry Purcell’s “Sound the Trumpet” and “Lost […]
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