UVA Bicentennial Launch Weekend - 200 over the UVA Rotunda

UVA's Bicentennial Launch Celebration

Friday Events

Bicentennial Launch Celebration

Friday, October 6 | Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

The Lawn (Tickets Required)

In partnership with UVA Arts, a multimedia celebration of the University with awe-inspiring projection mapping, performances featuring student, faculty and alumni from UVA and special guests Andra Day, Leslie Odom Jr., and the Goo Goo Dolls + so many more. The celebration is FREE and open to the public, but tickets are required. Parking & Security Details >

See special performances by:

Monacan Indian Nation’s Tribal Council
Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia
Cavalier Marching Band
Greg Howard
The Virginia Gentlemen
The Virginia Women's Chorus
Rita Dove
University Singers
Janice Chandler-Eteme
Glenn Seven Allen
Edgar Allan Poe built by the Big Head Brigade
Leslie Odom, Jr.
The Virginia Belles
New Dominions
Martha Graham Dance Company
The UVA Jazz Ensemble
The Ingramettes
Black Voices Gospel Choir
Susan Gaeta
Katie Couric
Joseph Mills: Circle Walker
MICE | Mobile Interactive Computer Ensemble
A.D. Carson
Andra Day
The Goo Goo Dolls
+many more

Read more: A&S Taking Star Turns in Bicentennial Celebration >

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Tickets are still available for the weekend's festivities! To reserve yours, visit https://bicentennial.virginia.edu/tickets

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A Historical Perspective to the Laying of the Cornerstone

Friday, October 6 | 1-2pm | Monroe Hill
A historical perspective talk on the laying of the cornerstone and masonic ceremony in 1817. Talk will also inlcude a brief history of Monroe Hill and Brown College. This event is free and open to the public.

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Tribute to the Laying of the Cornerstone

Friday, October 6 | 3-4pm | The Lawn (Rainsite Old Cabell Hall)
Commemorating the laying of the cornerstone of the University, the Tribute features alumni, students, faculty, and staff providing perspectives on the history and future of the University, and will include the presentation of the bicentennial marker on the Lawn. This event is free and open to the public.

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The University in 100 Objects Talk by Brendan Wolfe

Friday, October 6th | 4-5pm
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at UVA

The University of Virginia in 100 Objects commemorates UVA’s Bicentennial. This exhibition is based on the book Mr. Jefferson’s Telescope. (UVA Press, 2017) Hear remarks by Mr. Jefferson’s Telescope author Brendan Wolfe. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, please plan to arrive early.

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Memorial to Enslaved Laborers Exhibit

Friday, October 6 | 4-6 pm
East of Brooks Hall
The Memorial to Enslaved Laborers is designed to commemorate the contributions of enslaved workers. UVA staff and members of the President’s Commission on Slavery and the University will be on hand to answer questions. This event is free and open to the public.

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Thursday Events

BackStory Live presents "Who Speaks for America? 200 Years of Debate"

Thursday, Oct. 5 | Doors: 6pm, Show 7pm (Ticketed) | Paramount Theater
Using Thomas Jefferson’s founding of UVA as a starting point, historians weave together the founder’s ideas about the role of an educated citizenry in a democracy to discuss who has the ability to shape our country and how this group has changed with time. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are FREE and will provide general admission seating.

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Saturday Events

“More than the Score” lecture by Alan Taylor

Saturday, October 7 | 10am | Newcomb Hall Theater (Registration Required)

Lifetime Learning, Office of Engagement in partnership with the Alumni Association invite distinguished Alan Taylor, Pulitzer prize-winning author, to present Thomas Jefferson’s Education. This talk is free with registration. Seating is limited.

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UVA Authors in the Arts

October 7 | 10:00 AM | UVA Bookstore Mezzanine

Mix, mingle and enjoy coffee with over 30 of your favorite arts faculty. See their latest publications and take home a personally signed book. Over 40 titles representing UVA’s architecture, art, creative writing and music departments. Special guest Pulitzer Prize Winning U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove arrives at 11:00am.

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WTJU's Freefall Music & Art Festival

Saturday, October 7 | 5-9pm | IX Art Park
An alternative concert experience featuring Sally Rose Band and Lauren Hoffman & The Secret Storm. WTJU hosts a free live music event in the heart of Charlottesville every Saturday in October. This event is free!

Zac Brown Band concert

Saturday, October 7 | 7pm | John Paul Jones Arena | Tickets >

Three-time GRAMMY winners and multi-platinum artists Zac Brown Band perform at John Paul Jones Arena.

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