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Orlando, Fla.- While earlier this year during Thanksgiving people were able to experience the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons on NBC. Now, just inside Universal’s Universal Studios Florida, guests can get up close to the balloons and meet the World-Famous Santa Claus and friends. While guests walk into the Universal CityWalk, they will have […]
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After a year of waiting, the much anticipated second season of The Mandalorian began its release on Disney+ on Oct. 30. With a release schedule of one episode every Friday, the eight episode season is already quickly nearing its end. Many fans had high expectations for the second season after its award winning predecessor – […]
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With most classes moving online this semester, many of the arts programs at PVCC have been finding new ways to continue to create and perform. The theatre arts are no exception — several different COVID-19 compliant performances have taken place on the Dickinson building’s main stage. However, on Dec. 4 and 5, PVCC Theatre tried […]
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In Shore, Robin Pecknold’s folk rock band Fleet Foxes draw on a variety of musical inspirations to deliver one of their deepest, sonically rich albums to date. Similar to their 2017 release Crack-Up, Shore marks a departure from the band’s familiar aesthetic, trading their rustic folk sound for an intoxicating atmosphere full of bittersweet hope. […]
Continue ReadingThe theater is dark except for the dim red light on stage illuminating an unusual drum kit and the projected title screen of a silent film. The giant words on screen read The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The screen lights up blue as the tinted film fades in; the percussion begins to sound. The show […]
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On Monday, Oct. 19, Charlottesville Police Chief RaShall M. Brackney spoke about the Black Lives Matter movement, the connection between hate groups and law enforcement, and freedom of speech in Charlottesville. Brackney spoke as a guest for the One Book program at PVCC. Ibram X. Kendi’s book, How to be Anti-Racist, was discussed in the […]
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I needed to take a little while to fully process my feelings and know my thoughts on The Queen’s Gambit (I finished it in 2 days), and without a single shred of doubt, it is the best thing Netflix has put out this entire year along with season 1 of I Am Not Okay With […]
Continue ReadingThe United States Post Office was first created in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress, with Benjamin Franklin serving as the first Postmaster General. This early incarnation of the post office deliberately prioritized the mailing of newspapers over personal correspondence in an attempt to help strengthen the bond of the colonies through the sharing of […]
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For anyone interested in a depiction of the history of the Mayan Empire performed through dance, the Latin Ballet of Virginia has the show to see. On November 7, 2020, at 7:30 p.m., ‘Enigmas de Nuestra Tierra’ will be performed in the Main Stage Theatre, in the V. Earl Dickinson Building on PVCC’s main campus. […]
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When education is becoming a struggle, it may be difficult to ask for help. Whether it has been a struggle to make the grade or financial aid has been unavailable, there are always things to gather clarity on. There might be times when it seems like there are no answers to the most pressing questions. […]
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