Bringing a bygone era to stages far and wide, Thee Sacred Souls channel elements of rocksteady, R&B, and plenty of soul music into a sweet, smooth repertoire. With soaring falsetto vocals, jazzy drum fills, and mellow yet intricate guitar strumming, the group rounds out its sound with horns, keys, and backing vocals that elicit memories […]
Art lovers and inquisitive minds alike have an opportunity to view Exhibition on Screen: Matisse from MOMA and Tate Modern, an intimate documentary that chronicles a blockbuster museum show. This behind-the-scenes look into the landmark show brims with contributions from curators, historians, and personal friends of the pioneering French visual artist. Exploring the late stages […]
Celebrating creativity, diversity, and community, the Charlottesville Arts Festival brings together visual and performing arts over two days of exciting activities. More than 50 fine artists and artisans will be onsite sharing their works and wares alongside immersive art experiences, artisan demonstrations, and creative workshops. Saturday features musical performances by Gina Sobel, Wytold, Lift the […]
The Rivanna Roots concert series is back, with exciting outdoor shows from local acts on the banks of the river, rain or shine. Adam’s Plastic Pond brings folk ballads and modern R&B to bear in its guitar-forward brand of rock, infused with alt-country and pop inflections. The Jen Tal Band offers a genre-surveying set influenced […]
Founded in the year 2000 by a group of musicians, dancers, and teachers, The Blue Ridge Irish Music School has fostered creative expression through the Celtic cultural traditions of music, dance, and song for more than two decades. Now, it’s getting the proverbial band back together for the BRIMS 25th Anniversary Reunion Concert. Current and […]
More than 100 performers from DMR Adventures come together with graduating seniors, regional artists, and Broadway talents for Broadway at The Paramount, a celebration of arts education that showcases unforgettable acts. Drawing from the most memorable moments featured in DMR Adventures’ latest season, this fusion of song, dance, and stagecraft offers selections from Elf, Shrek, […]
To say that Jay Pun is a busy guy is an understatement. The musician, restaurateur, educator, and father of two recently authored a children’s book, Som Tum and Sticky Rice, and co-founded VeryAsian VA, which in turn launched the VeryAsian VA Celebration. The fourth annual music event takes place on Friday, May 9, at Ting […]
It’s the dawn of a new era at Vault Virginia with the unveiling of The Guild, an intimate live-music venue presenting world-class experiences organized by The Festy co-founder Michael Allenby. The debut event features two seated shows from a bluegrass trio led by Jeremy Garrett of the Grammy Award-winning band The Infamous Stringdusters. Garrett, an […]
A triple-bill embodying the spirit of independent music showcases Philly-based Bruise Bath, alongside two local acts. Bruise Bath’s Zak Krone (a former WTJU DJ) returns to town with the ground-down, slowcore project, trafficking in melodic riffs and droning harmonies. Space-Saver presents spaced-out sessions of experimental music, drawing from free jazz, doom metal, acid techno, and […]
The return of the Tom Tom Festival means the return of the ever-popular Downtown Mall Block Party. With diverse performances and activities taking place across four stages and additional sites along the mall, there’s plenty to be excited about. Take in the sounds of established and emerging local bands, learn new moves with salsa, Chinese, […]