Comedian Hannibal Buress on the business of being funny
Since Hannibal Buress began his comedy career in 2002, he has hit screens in a variety of ways—from the series “Broad City” to the films The Secret Life of Pets, […]
YOU Issue: Charlottesville Threshold Singers soothe with bedside harmonies
“The Charlottesville Threshold Singers have been singing to hospice patients and others in need of comfort and peace for more than a dozen years.”—Lynn Pribus It wasn’t easy for Lynn […]
Not waiting for it: Comedian Ashley Gavin stands up for diversity and vulnerability
When New York-based comedian and actress Ashley Gavin met Jerry Seinfeld, she asked him when he last bombed a show. Seinfeld’s answer? “At a party last New Year’s Eve.” “I […]
Breaking point: Approaching 50 years, Leonard Bernstein’s Mass remains relevant
“Half of the people are stoned / and the other half are waiting for the next election. / Half the people are drowned / and the other half are swimming […]
Creating a buzz: Local artists are ready to collaborate at The Hive
What happens when two artists walk into a bar? Ask textile artist Tobiah Mundt and painter Kim Anderson and you’ll get the same answer: It’s an immediate connection. Both women […]
Exposure therapy: Photographer Richard Needham faces fear at Studio IX
Before meeting on the patio outside Kardinal Hall, Richard Needham worried about his outfit. He thought his white jeans might be too feminine, or that his “There is no planet […]
Staunton Music Festival pushes past tradition
What do two cellists, one percussionist, and a tennis match have in common? The answer is “a lot,” if you ask UVA faculty member and distinguished percussionist I-Jen Fang. On […]
Electric connection: Golara Haghtalab partners with Computers4Kids to see the light
On an overcast and humid evening on the Downtown Mall, multi- media artist Golara Haghtalab seems to fill the Mudhouse with light. She recognizes a barista from when she worked […]
Les Yeux du Monde steers away from traditional media
On the second floor of Les Yeux du Monde, artist Russ Warren takes stock of his latest project. It’s a series of bulls drawn using livestock markers—paint sticks used to […]
Charlottesville SOUP serves up its 10th micro-grant
A bowl of soup is a comfort. Whether you are seeking relief from a head cold or cold weather, or want to pour your soul into cooking a meal shared […]