Comedian Jade Catta-Preta returns to her hometown for an evening of late-night laughs. The Charlottesville-raised comic will deliver her first local stand-up performances at Live Arts Theater and Common House as part of Live Arts’ Waterworks Festival, a month-long celebration of new and emerging theatrical voices. Catta-Preta currently hosts Hulu’s “Hotties,” a dating-food-comedy show where […]
In Bora, a naïve grad student encounters a rebellious stoner while on a road trip to celebrate Day of the Dead. The new feature film from director Tiffany Toney follows Elon, played by Queen Ajima, who picks up a hitchhiker named Bora (played by Toney). The two embark on an unexpected journey that turns Elon’s […]
Singer-songwriter Eli Lev pens heartfelt and uplifting lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment, and offers up bits of wisdom gained through a lifetime of travel and self-discovery. His latest release, Walk. Talk. Dance. Sing., is a genre-spanning five-song collection inspired by the highs, lows, and in-betweens of the pandemic. Lev tunes listeners in to a […]
The three little pigs go on an epic journey in Albemarle Ballet Theatre’s Once Upon a Time. Furious over an encounter with the Big Bad Wolf, the trio heads to Wonderland to plead their case to the Red Queen. Along the way they meet familiar characters including Snow White, Puss in Boots, and the Mad […]
Experience the enchantment at Charlottesville Ballet’s Cinderella. The company brings the classic fairy tale to life with intricate choreography by Pedro Szalay of Southwest Virginia Ballet, stunning costumes, and detailed sets. Helping the professional dancers put the magic on stage are 50 children from across the state. Saturday 5/13. $20-75, 11am and 3:30pm. The Paramount […]
Check your phones at the door and let Kevin Hart take you through a riot of observations. The Hollywood A-lister and comedian performs his Reality Check tour, a device-free evening of stand-up, stories, and laughs. Hart’s most recent comedy special, “Zero F**ks Given,” was filmed in his living room during the pandemic, and covers everything […]
By Carrie Meslar The story of Siren is a love story. Maybe not a typical love story, but like many authentic ones, the path that led chef Laura Fonner to open her own restaurant was full of unexpected twists and turns. And some major bombshells. If you haven’t dined at Siren, located in the former […]
Whole Woman’s Health sues FDA Whole Woman’s Health Alliance has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Drug Administration. The suit follows a wave of recent rulings over the drug mifepristone, which is commonly used for medication abortions. While the U.S. Supreme Court has already blocked a Texas federal court ruling banning the drug, WWHA is […]
UVA hate crime prevention The University of Virginia Department of Safety and Security and the UVA Police Department have partnered to organize multiple hate crime prevention events. UVA has been a hotbed for hateful criminal activity, from the August 11, 2017, “Unite the Right” tiki torch rally on Grounds, to the more recent noose placed […]
The Oratorio Society of Virginia pairs two contrasting compositions of Latin mass in The Choral Mass: Old & New. First, Gioachino Rossini’s Petite messe solennelle, a large-scale work with “joyful flourishesand masterful counterpoint.” Then, Arvo Pärt’s Missa syllabica, an early example of the Estonian composer’s introspective and meditative musical style. Michael Slon directs, accompanied by […]