Feature-length documentary Juvies shines a light on the incarceration of American youth. Directed by Leslie Neal, the acclaimed film is executive produced and narrated by Mark Wahlberg, and includes poetry narration by Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) as it follows several teenage inmates through intimate interviews. After the screening, an expert panel discussion […]
Ann Wilson is frequently hailed as one of the most iconic and powerful vocalists in rock ‘n’ roll history. Building on her trailblazing work and era-defining anthems of the ’70s and ’80s, the lead singer of Heart’s dynamic solo career has been characterized by her hallmark range and creative curiosity. Blending rock, folk, and orchestral […]
B-movie badass and cameo crusader Bruce Campbell comes to town for a screening of his latest film Ernie & Emma. Veering away from the actor’s standard roles as a genre-film darling, the road-trip dramedy—written and directed by, and starring Campbell—tracks widowed pear salesman Ernie Tyler as he treks across Oregon to scatter his late wife’s […]
Pairing a stellar animated feature with a live score, Films Talk Back: The Adventures of Prince Achmed presents an evening of entertainment and insight. The 1926 silent film, written and directed by German master seamstress and costume designer Lotte Reiniger over three years, is inspired by Arabian folktales. Film lecturer and musician Matt Marshall adds […]
Grammy Award-winner Madison Cunningham comes to town in support of her latest folk-rock album. The Ace Tour sees Cunningham reflecting on love lost and found, and navigating the highs and lows of heartbreak. The California native known for her songwriting and guitar prowess expands her multi-instrumental skill set by leaning into piano-playing on the new […]
Celebrating the release of her first album On a Clear Day, Ali Webb performs an afternoon of scintillating jazz carried by superb vocals. Webb, an engaging storyteller, shares the personal tales behind many of her songs as she weaves humor and heartache into original tracks and genre standards. Pianist Wells Handley, bassist Randall Pharr, and […]
Albemarle County Fire Rescue and the Charlottesville Fire Department gathered at John Paul Jones Arena on September 12 to honor the 343 first responders who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. During the event—which this year marked the 25th anniversary of the deadliest day on American soil since Pearl Harbor 60 years earlier—participants, some […]
Self-described “fresh organ trio” Parlor Greens built its funky instrumental reputation with In Green We Dream, the band’s 2024 debut. The three pros of R&B music—Tim Carman (Canyon Lights, formerly of GA-20) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ—go heavier on the group’s […]
A look back at Robert Cray’s career traces the bluesman working his way up as a student of masters before becoming a legendary musician himself. Inspired by Albert Collins, Freddie King, and Muddy Waters, Cray put his own group together and workshopped his style on the road throughout the ’80s. By the early ’90s, he […]
Student stories are the headliner at Light House Studio’s 25th Annual Youth Film Festival, but it’s also the biggest fundraiser of the year for the organization that provides unique filmmaking education to the Charlottesville community. Support the arts and get a preview of the films before they hit the amateur screening circuit. $20.50-139, 5:30pm. The […]