“Drunk Enough” intoxicates audiences with allegory
Brandeis’ latest theater performance “Drunk Enough to Say I Love You?” comes by way of the Artists’ Theater of Boston, a company dedicated to increasing knowledge of systematic injustices through artful collaboration. Written by Caryl Churchill, who is well-known for her work in postmodernist theater and plays such as “Cloud 9” and “Top Girls,” this […]
Pottery Club re-invents the wheel, encourages student creativity
It is a firmly established fact that Brandeis, in its endless pursuit of fostering an all-inclusive environment, is home to many different clubs and organizations that allow students to explore their unique interests, while simultaneously being part of a larger collective. However, as the already extensive list of extracurriculars increases annually, more and more clubs […]
ImprovBoston delivers comedy at its finest
A nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the joys of comedy to the people of Massachusetts, ImprovBoston has remained an active force in the comedy scene of the Greater Boston area for the past 30 years and recently graced the stage here at Brandeis this past weekend with an abundance of comical wit and considerable musical […]
Cage the Elephant’s new album is a breath of fresh air
The post-punk revival movement of the early 2000s brought into the mainstream a slew of artists such as New York’s The Strokes and Detroit’s The White Stripes, whose widespread success would later pave the way for subsequent musicians, as well as the reintroduction of alternative rock and its countless sub-genres into pop culture. Amongst a […]
Cage the Elephant’s new album is a breath of fresh air
The post-punk revival movement of the early 2000s brought into the mainstream a slew of artists such as New York’s The Strokes and Detroit’s The White Stripes, whose widespread success would later pave the way for subsequent musicians, as well as the reintroduction of alternative rock and its countless sub-genres into pop culture. Amongst a […]
‘Collision’ incites social change through self-expression
“A collaborative, artistic effort to enact social change through personal narrative,” “Collision” explored themes of denial, hopelessness, shame and, eventually, self-liberation through the acceptance of the imperfections that make us different, that make us human. Having no standard medium throughout the entirety of the performance, the play, which went up in Spingold’s Merrick Theater last […]
Poet-in-Residence Elizabeth Bradfield to teach upcoming class
“How can art and literature, often the most solitary of pursuits for the creator, matter in the public realm? How can we contribute to the public lives of our communities as artists or supporters of the arts?” These questions, and more, are the pivotal topics of one of Brandeis’ newest classes, Broadsides, Public Art and […]
‘Evolution of Dance’ stuns with energy and grace
This past Thursday night, Nov. 12, the Adagio Dance Company performed its fall semester show, “Evolution of Dance.” As Brandeis’ largest student-run, student-choreographed dance company, Adagio truly demonstrated the extent of their hard work and overwhelming abundance of talent during the two-hour-long performance. Encompassing many styles of dance, ranging from hip-hop to ballet, “Evolution of […]
Video artist explores themes of war, media in series talk
In contemporary art culture, there undoubtedly exists a fervent push toward the application of new-age media and social activism. As part of Brandeis’ “Art, Race, Activism” integrated art project, Israeli guest speaker and award-winning author Nevet Yitzhak was invited to talk about the symbolism and meaning behind some of her most popular installations. First and […]
‘Home Within’ captivates audience with artistic harmony
Long has it been known that music, with its esoteric fundamentals, can serve as the ultimate form of storytelling for those to whom the language of music comes as naturally as their own mother tongue. However, both the study and practice of such a skill have become less sought-after as we fall headlong into the […]
‘Love of the Nightingale’ has a promising opening night
The spirit of Ancient Greece was brought to the Carl J. Shapiro Theater last night as the Brandeis Ensemble Theater premiered their latest play, “The Love of the Nightingale.” Originally written in 1989 by British playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker, “The Love of the Nightingale” is an adaptation of the classic Greek myth of the rape of […]
Contemporary and classic concert mediates between the clarinet, flute and piano
This past Sunday, Oct. 18, as part of Brandeis University’s 2015-2016 Concert Series, flautist Jill Dreeben, clarinetist Todd Brunel and pianist Elizabeth Skavish took center stage with their performance, “Contemporary with Classic: Music with Flute, Clarinet and Piano.” The night brought many surprises, including two premier pieces, and an energetic group of artists that would […]
Mowgli’s concert brings a ray of sunshine to Brandeis
This past Saturday, the spirit of southern California was brought to Brandeis University, in spite of the gloomy weather outside. Los Angeles natives The Mowgli’s took center stage in Levin Ballroom to an excited audience. The seven-piece alternative rock band is composed of keyboardist Dave Appelbaum, drummer Andy Warren, bassist Matthew Di Panni, guitarists Spencer […]
Local jazz band helps artist in need with benefit at Slosberg
Jazz musician Art Blakey states, “Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life,” and that is nothing short of what happened at Slosberg Music Center this past Sunday, Oct. 4, as the New Black Eagle Jazz Band lit up the stage as part of a series of benefit concerts for friend of the band and […]
Art exhibition ‘Reconnaissance’ explores violence in the Middle East
One of Brandeis’ newest art exhibitions, “Reconnaissance,” is making waves with its contemporary take on the traditional world of social statements. Artist and Resident Scholar of the Women’s Studies Research Center Linda Bond creates a truly unique display of the realities of wartime violence of the Middle East and South Asia and its effect on […]
Lady Gaga’s new single confronts sexual assault
Though she’s no stranger to addressing social issues in her music, Lady Gaga’s newest single stands out against the flamboyance and shock value of her top hits. “Til It Happens to You,” the title of the singer’s 28th single, was released with an accompanying music video Friday, Sept. 18, bringing public attention to a topic […]
First Food Truck Festival falls short
Located between the long line of students eagerly awaiting the chance to get a ticket for this year’s 24-Hour Musical and the savory tunes of How Deep Was the Ocean as they kicked off the Rose Art Museum’s “Lamplight Sessions” concert series, the Sept. 6 Food Truck Festival gave students a break from the monotony […]
