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Football finale The University of Virginia football team ended an emotional season on a low note, losing 55-17 to Virginia Tech on November 25. The blowout win means Tech, which has won 18 of the last 19 games against UVA, is 6-6 and bowl-eligible. Despite an 0-5 start to the season, the UVA faithful were […]

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Walking it back The University of Virginia is withholding the independent report on the November 13, 2022, shooting on Grounds, citing potential impacts on the criminal trial of accused shooter Christopher Jones. “Making the report public at this time, or even releasing a summary of their findings and recommendations, could have an impact on the […]

Nutcracker

Get an early start on the holiday spirit at Talmi Entertainment’s Nutcracker. The Christmas classic is full of falling snow, growing trees, handcrafted sets and costumes, and acrobatic moves. An international cast featuring Ukrainian principal artists jetés and pirouettes across the stage as beloved characters like the Mouse King, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Mother […]

Friendsgiving Revue

Enjoy a night of companionship and song at Chamomile and Whiskey’s Friendsgiving Revue. The local band headlines with its signature blend of roots, rock, and Americana, and invites an array of guests on stage for a song or two. Richmond singer-songwriter Deau Eyes brings her alt-indie tunes, and Rebecca Porter, who’s known for her commanding, […]

100 Proof and Ebony Groove

Dance off the food coma with jazz and soul sounds from 100 Proof and Ebony Groove. Known for its high-octane pace and nonstop music sets, 100 Proof brings together a lineup of local musicians that blends funk, R&B, jazz, and neo soul with Latin conga into a collective sound. Ebony Groove has been performing its […]

Graham Nash

With six decades of songs, two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, and membership in supergroups like The Hollies and Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Graham Nash has solidified himself as a seminal part of rock history—and he’s not done yet. His latest solo effort, Now, is a 12-song folk-rock observation of the human experience, […]

Thompson Springs

Young blues meets old-school country in Thompson Springs, a Chicago-based six-piece led by singer-songwriter Matt Smith. The band worked with Wilco’s Pat Sansone on its debut album Undertones, which blends dreamy songwriting with indie-rock influences on songs like “Slightly Sexy.” Smith and his bandmates are gearing up for their sophomore release, Standby, an eight-song EP […]

Outer World, Taffy, New Boss, and Light Beams

Treat your ears to a sonic sampling of genre-fluid sounds from four bands at Music at VR. Richmond’s Outer World spins psychedelic pop with a fuzzy garage feel on its debut record, Who does the music love? Then, get amped for two local bands, punk rock ‘n’ roll outfit Taffy and power-pop rockers New Boss. […]

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Adding it up The results are in! After months of campaigns and a barrage of political ads, voting came to a close in Virginia’s local and legislative elections on November 7. Locally, progressive candidates swept their races. The Charlottesville area will have two new delegates in the House, with Katrina Callsen winning her uncontested run […]

The Kings of Stand Up Comedy

Four funny guys share the stage at United Nations of Comedy’s The Kings of Stand Up Comedy. Nothing’s off the table for headliner Sean Donnelly, who regularly joshes modern society and cracks relatable, self-deprecating jokes. Antoine Scott, Brendan Eyre, and Anthony DeVito keep the laughter going with their own routines, which showcase a variety of […]