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On Sept. 5, 2015, the PVCC Main Stage in the Dickinson Building became a different world. The world of Mark Nizer, professional juggler and comedian, is a world of breathtaking imagination and captivating illusions. For 90 minutes, the packed audience sat enthralled, as Nizer created a world controlled by a man who has shared his […]
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In today’s world of selfie-sticks and 24/7 access to social media, it is hard to imagine a person who has interacted with millions of lives yet only has a few pictures of her own. That it took between five and six decades for her to gain noticeable recognition for her enormous contributions to science and […]
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After flowing down a waterfall of steps, I sat in anticipation. The Piedmont Virginia Community College Facility Music Recital was about to begin on the V. Earl Dickinson Building’s main stage. Previously postponed due to inclement weather, it was held March 29, a sunny Sunday afternoon. Marco Escobar, PVCC’s violin, viola and cello instructor, was […]
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Ground and water contamination by chemicals, plastics that do not biodegrade causing death of sea animals and birds, and dwindling water resources were among the troubling conditions recently discussed in PVCC’s Environmental Biology class. Thousands of waterways all over the U.S. have been affected, requiring expensive, large scale clean-up efforts. Some sites are so massive […]
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The latest edition of PVCC’s “One Mic Stand” gathered a diverse group of talents, including students as well as other members of the Charlottesville community. With comedians, singers, musicians, a novelist, and even a hip-hop artist, it was a pleasant array of different acts. The night began with two comedy acts, the first talking about […]
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Throbbing pain, overflowing soap bubbles, a cuddled infant, a sling for an injured shoulder. These were some of the scenes portrayed by the talented troupe of 16 actors of Once is not Enough to a full house in the Maxwell Black Box Theatre Friday, April 3. As the actors introduced themselves in pairs to the […]
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There was an air of camaraderie at Free Movie Friday. PVCC’s Dickinson Theatre was packed. Almost every seat was taken, including those on the first row. The moviegoers, Charlottesville residents and fans of all ages, arrived early and seemed anxious to enjoy another free movie. The viewers were there to watch the true story of […]
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The principal oboe player walked onto center stage; all eyes were on the gentleman as he played the distinctive pitch of a Concert A. The stage came to life as the other musicians slowly joined in, tuning their instruments to the loan note, teasing the audience with a brilliant collective tone. The side curtain rustled […]
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Appomattox, Virginia, celebrated the 150th anniversary of General Lee’s surrender to General Grant from April 9-12. The site was home to numerous events. I was there on Sunday, April 12th to experience the reenactment of the Confederate soldiers stacking and surrendering their arms to the Union soldiers. The procession started with a group of Union […]
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What do you get when you add dirt, plants, water, 20 energetic people, sun, wind, and pizza? Earth Day 2015 at PVCC’s organic garden hosted by the Horticulture and Environmental Club. This years’ spring planting was a fun mix of students, staff, faculty, and even a few community members excited about getting the garden season […]
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