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VMFA Issues Call for Entries for 2010 Muse Awards

By Staff Reports on 12 March 2010

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts accepting nominations for 6th annual Muse Awards.

Posted in Arts, Business | Tagged Muse Awards, Virginia Musem of Fine Arts | Leave a response

New Virginia Initiative Celebrates Women in the Arts

By Staff Reports on 12 March 2010

From March through June 2010 Minds Wide Open offers more than 5,000 events.

Posted in Arts | Tagged Minds Wide open, Standing Ovation Vacation Sweepstakes | Leave a response

Virginia Book Festival Shows What Words Are Worth

By Staff Reports on 11 March 2010

More than 40 U.VA. faculty and alumni will participate in Virginia Festival of the Book.

Posted in Arts, School News | Tagged University of Virginia, Virginia Festival of the Book | Leave a response

Sweet Briar’s Benedict Gallery to Host “Pages from the Past”

By Jennifer McManamay on 5 March 2010

Sophomore Marguerite “Molly” Marks is curator of this exhibit.

Posted in Arts, School News | Tagged Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar History Museum | Leave a response

Environmental Writers Chosen for Awards

By Staff Reports on 4 March 2010

Winners will be in Charlottesville, Virginia on March 20, to accept their awards.

Posted in Arts, Environment | Tagged Phillip D. Reed Memorial Award for Outstanding Writing on the Southern Environment, Southern Environmental Law Center | Leave a response

Appomattox Library News

By Katharine G. Bloodworth on 3 March 2010

Updates from the Appomattox County Library System.

Posted in Library News | Tagged Friends of the Pamplin Depot, Jamerson Library | Leave a response

Auditions Set for Rent at Waterworks Players

By Staff Reports on 24 February 2010

Auditions will be held at the Waterworks Theater in Farmville.

Posted in Arts, Farmville News | Tagged Rent, The Waterworks Players | Leave a response

Renowned Eldercare Expert Leads Discussion

By Staff Reports on 22 February 2010

Legal, financial and medical plans for aging parents and spouses.

Posted in Health, Lectures | Tagged Genworth Financial, University of Virginia, Virginia Festival of the Book, Virginia Morris | Leave a response

Scholar Unveils Women’s Role in Shaping Islamic Practice

By Jennifer McManamay on 22 February 2010

Islamic revivalism and its impact on women.

Posted in Lectures | Tagged Adeline Masquelier, anthropology, Sweet Briar College | Leave a response

NBC Correspondent to Address U.Va. Women in Leadership Conference

By Staff Reports on 16 February 2010

Sara A. James’ talk is free and open to the public.

Posted in Lectures | Tagged University of Virginia, Women in Leadership Conference | 1 Response

32nd Heart of Virginia Festival Just Around the Corner…

By Staff Reports on 15 February 2010

Enjoy local crafts and entertainment in May.

Posted in Arts, Farmville News | Tagged Farmville, Heart of Virginia | Leave a response

VMFA Studio School Offers New Exhibition

By Staff Reports on 11 February 2010

The theme is “RED!”

Posted in Arts, Exhibits | Tagged Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Leave a response

Gospel Fest 2010 Celebrates Music in the African-American Tradition

By Colleen Murray on 11 February 2010

This concert is free and open to the public.

Posted in Arts, Music | Tagged Gospel Fest 2010, Sweet Briar College | 1 Response