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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has partnered with the American Civil War Museum to explore the lives and experiences of African Americans who joined and were involved in the Civil War effort. The talk on April 5 featured Dr. Deborah Willis and her new book, The Black Civil War Soldier: A Visual History of […]
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The Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia, offers locals the chance to slip back in time and explore 17th and 18th century life through exhibits and demonstrations. Seemingly unaffected by the events of this past year, the museum has been open year round and is gearing up for another busy summer season. Being almost an […]
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After over a year of heavily regulated gatherings and the cancellation of almost all public events, things are beginning to look more normal. As vaccination rates climb and the weather gets warmer again, venues like the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton are opening back up just in time for summer. Their first performance since early April […]
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After nearly a year of canceling events, socially distancing and requiring tickets for entry, Carter Mountain and other Chiles Family Orchards have finally restarted regular business. During the height of the pandemic, Carter Mountain was vigilant about social distancing and health guidelines. Visits earlier this year were by ticketed slot only, and guests were required […]
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Charlottesville, like countless other cities across the country, is facing an energy crisis. An organization called the Community Climate Collaborative (C3) has partnered with the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) to help Charlottesville residents and businesses transform their energy usage. The joint program includes fundraising for non-incentivised upgrades and panel talks for anyone interested in […]
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PVCC has taken their usual career chats online this year, speaking to multiple different Charlottesville professionals about their experience in their fields. As part of PVCC’s Wednesday career panels, February 24’s Education Employer talk was centered around finding employment and networking, particularly in the world of teaching. Gigi Davis, who is the job and internship […]
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Every March, people flock to Virginia for the Festival of the Book: a two week event that Publishers, authors, and editors all come together for to talk about the importance and impact of literature. Moderated by Courtney Maum, author and writing coach, The Art of the Short Story was presented by the festival this past […]
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This month, PVCC’s Visual Arts Department published a new visual arts gallery online. Featuring local artist Barbara Shenefield, the series of posters is reminiscent of America’s history yet relevant to life today. Shenefield’s exhibition is titled World Progress Association: the New Deal. Although the collection would usually be displayed on campus, the availability of the […]
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Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, students everywhere have transitioned to almost entirely online learning. The few classes that do meet in person are hybrid classes and mostly related to the arts. Tom Clarkson, professor of art, teaches ceramics as a hybrid class on campus and shared some thoughts about how his practices and […]
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Every year, 19 percent of children age out of the Virginia foster care system according to FosterVA. Since 2009, PVCC’s Great Expectations program has provided an avenue for these students to continue their schooling or job training in order to achieve their goals and enjoy successful adulthood. Headed by Advisor La’Tisha Jackson, the Great Expectations […]
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