Determined to get the most out of their summer and striving to push themselves creatively, Tanvi Sood ’13, a potential Theatre and Dance major, and several friends from home initiated one of the first dance-only concerts of its kind in Calcutta, India. Traditional dance and …
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Ten Minute Plays deliver new talent and comedy
As I waited in the lobby of Mateer Hall for the Ten Minute Plays to begin, I couldn’t ignore the electricity in the air. Packed like sardines and brimming with buzz, the audience exclaimed cries of anxious anticipation and thrill regarding the upcoming events. Thankfully, …
Facebook’s origins exposed and explained on the big screen
“The Social Network” is a fast-paced drama detailing the history of Facebook that keeps viewers interested with its intricate story-lines and quippy dialogue. †The movie tells the story of Mark Zuckerberg (Jessie Eisenberg), inventor of Facebook, and the two lawsuits surrounding the controversial invention, brought …
“The Social Network” mimics a Shakespearean drama
“The Social Network” is many things. It is the story of the origin of Facebook, a scathing (though dramatized) portrait of its creator Mark Zuckerberg and a vivid social commentary. Under the masterful direction of David Fincher (“Fight Club,” “Benjamin Button”) and the biting, brazen …
SNL season premiere featured favorite alums
As usual, “Saturday Night Live” plunged into its new season with relevant political references with the Cold Open, which featured Kristen Wiig, the show’s most recognizable female star, as Christine O’Donnell, the Tea Party candidate for Senate who admitted to dabbling in witchcraft. Wigg shouted …
IngenuityFest provides a opportunities for artists
It’s always a challenge for artists to find the best venue to showcase their latest work, whether it is a musical performance, a play, a dance piece, paintings or photographs. This past weekend, IngenuityFest: The Cleveland Festival of Art and Technology, became the hosting venue …