Previously exhibited at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, this is a great chance to see how the Inuit skillfully and imaginatively depict relationships between wildlife, humans, hunters, the hunted, mystical realms, communities, and families.

This exhibit is FREE and on display through February 29. It is open to the public from 8:00am-8:00pm on Monday through Friday, or by appointment on weekends. For more details, please visit arcticcultureforum.org or call 434-284-1884.

The Arctic Culture Forum is sponsored by the Virginia Anthropology Society and Arctic Inuit Art.

The Voxare String Quartet formed in 2008 and has since received critical praise for its inventive programming, technical prowess, attention to detail, and passionate performances. They are a frequent performer at Bargemusic in New York City where they have been quartet-in-residence, and have also been featured live on WNYC’s Soundcheck.

The quartet features violinists Emily Ondracek-Peterson, and Galina Zhdanova, violist Erik Peterson, and cellist Adrian Daurov. The program will feature new compositions by UVa emerging composers Kevin Davis, Erik DeLuca, Sarah O’Halloran, Chris Peck, Braxton Sherouse, Beau Sievers, and Paul Turowski.

The concert is FREE and open to the public. For more information, please click here.

For this one-of-a-kind performance, Charlottesville’s Jospe brings together some of the top musicians from around the state of Virginia to bring to life Zawinul’s great compositions and distinct style. Joining Jospe will be pianist Bob Hallahan, guitarist Adam Larrabee, saxophonist Jeff Decker, and bassist Randall Pharr.

Legendary musician Joe Zawinul was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the twentieth century and a pioneer in the use of electronic musical instruments. His remarkable ability to combine jazz with ethnic music from around the world blazed the trail for what would come to be known as “world music.”

Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door only. For more information, please email info@charlottesvillearts.org.

Steger, who has studios in California, Virginia, and New York, creates finely crafted, human in scale sculptures which speak through material and form to the delicate balance between nature and mankind. He has completed numerous public commissions and has work in public and private collections and museums, most recently collected by UVa’s Emily Couric Cancer Center.

He writes, “Transporting the wildness of nature into domesticated environments is my attempt to connect us to our legacy on this earth and to leave us in awe of the inclusive infinite healing potential of nature.”

The public is also invited to a special lunch with the artist on Wednesday, March 14 at noon. Advance registration is required by March 11, and the cost is $12 per person.

For more information, please call 434-973-5566 or email LesYeuxduMonde@aol.com. The exhibit will be on display through March 25, and is FREE and open to the public.

The group was founded two months ago in order to build a deeper connection with the Charlottesville theater community, rather than be a student organization that only produced drama on Grounds.

Persephone is an original work that Minnicino wrote in spring 2009 through UVa’s Playwriting Society. It explores the trials and tribulations of Oskar and Toby, two men who become lost within the manipulative game of life.

The play runs Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19, with performances each night at 8pm in Random Row Books. A Pay What You Will preview will occur on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $5 each (or $8 for a pair) and can be purchased by emailing ach4n@virginia.edu or calling 434-760-0877.

Running through February 19, this special rock programming will revisit beloved classics and offer new music adventures as deejays explore everything from Charlottesville indie rock bands to West African guitar, from doo-wop to dub techno.

This year’s Rock Marathon also features live performances from local bands as well as a countdown of WTJU’s most essential rock ‘n’ roll tracks of all time. A complete schedule of live performances and rock marathon shows can be found here.

WTJU encourages listeners to donate online or by calling 434-924-3959 during the marathon. Donations are tax-deductible, and go a long way toward ensuring WTJU stays strong and independent.

Music Director Kate Tamarkin returns to the podium with examples from Italian, French, Russian, and Viennese opera in a multi-national salute to Valentine’s Day. Two exciting young artists – soprano Jennifer Lynn Waters and tenor Gerard Powers – will join the orchestra in a thrilling mix of solos and duets. The program will include the Overture to “Die Fledermaus,” the Prelude and Aragonaise from “Carmen,” the Intermezzo from Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana,” and the Polonaise from Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.”

FREE, pre-concert lectures will be presented 45 minutes before each concert. These informative and entertaining lectures by Richard Will offer both novice and experienced patrons a deeper appreciation of the performances.

Tickets start at $20 ($10 for students) and may be purchased online or by calling 434-924-3376. UVa students may request one complimentary ticket in advance. Free parking is available and both venues are wheelchair accessible. For more information, please click here.

The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt was on the Kirkus list of Best Historical Fiction Novels in 2011 and the Boston Globe said that, “its vintage graphics and sweet, sincere storytelling make it a pure pleasure.”

This event is FREE and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For additional information, please email writers@writerhouse.org or call 434-296-1922.

Artists are invited to give 45-minute presentations to students about the education and training required in their field plus their day-to-day work, challenges in the field, and job outlook. Sessions will be at 9:40am and 12:40pm on March 15 and March 16. A light breakfast or lunch is provided.

Piedmont Futures seeks to promote personal and academic success for all students through regional business and industry involvement in K-12 education and to build a community of responsible and productive citizens.

For more information or to sign up, please call 434-961-6503 or email PiedmontFutures@pvcc.edu.