UVA Resumes Popular Great Rotumpkin Projection Show
The annual projection display returns to the university with expanded ten-minute loops.
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Do you believe local community events are effective at supporting entrepreneurs in your area?
Jefferson School Hosts Fall Back on the Lawn
The inaugural event brought together live music and local vendors in Charlottesville this past weekend.
Film
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Do you prefer film sets that blend invisibly into the background or stand out as artistic?
Virginia Film Festival Honors Designer Ruth De Jong
The annual Charlottesville event recognized the production designer for her extensive work on major films.
Arts and Theater
UVA Library Opened Two New Exhibitions
The University of Virginia launched a historical water project and a bicentennial tribute to Edgar Allan Poe.
Music
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Do you enjoy hearing modern pop music performed on classical string instruments?
UVA Musicians Blend Pop and Classical Styles
The Radio Music Society brings contemporary pop arrangements to string quartets and quintets at the university.
This section follows arts programming, venue schedules, cultural happenings and the business of entertainment in the city. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal festivals and university-related cultural events drive the schedule for most local venues. Changes in programming strategy and ticket demand are the factors that most frequently shape the landscape.