Tomorrow evening, the University of Virginia’s Arts Grounds will be home to the SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature.
“This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable experience, featuring two gigantic mythical creatures parading through the UVA Grounds, brought to life by the talented students, faculty, and staff of the Art of the Moving Creature drama department class,” reads an article on the UVA Arts web page.
The festival is named for two people. The late Stan Winston is a special effects legend who also graduated from the University of Virginia. Steven Warner is an assistant professor at UVA Drama and co-founder of the event.
The parade will begin at 7 p.m. at the UVA Arts Grounds on Culbreth Road. Creatures and their handlers will head to the Rotunda at Sunset to take advantage of the golden hour of light. A dance party will take place when the creatures are home.
For previews, check out the Instagram feed and the Facebook page.
Learn more about the event on the UVA School of Architecture website with an interview with Melissa Goldman, the Fabrication Lab Manager at the school and a lead instructor on the course.
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