Though “Going the Distance” is among the last of this summer’s silver screen releases, it deserves a place as one of the season’s smartest mainstream films. Directed by Nanette Burstein and written by Geoff LaTulippe, it tells the story of Erin (Drew Barrymore) and Garrett …
Arts & Entertainment
Art documentary exposes big ëartistic’ controversey
“The Art of the Steal,” a documentary directed by Don Argott and released in February, brought to light the insufficiently-acknowledged art scandal that undermined Albert C. Barnes’ will in regards to his private art collection.† Barnes intended for his collection to be a freestanding educational …
Chinese & Japanese Art Exhibit is impressive
Patrons of art galleries and exhibitions are always humbled by the quiet atmosphere of viewing and critiquing paintings and images. But an exhibition on the calligraphy of east Asian cultures challenges that accepted silence of art viewing, making gallery-goers consider the artistic value of the …
New dance professor to inspire students
Alyssa Wilmot is a visiting associate professor of theatre and dance this year, filling in for Kim Tritt, who is on sabbatical for the 2010-11 academic year.† While new to teaching at Wooster, Wilmot is familiar with the school and the campus, having graduated from …
I.S. art exhibits explore human identity and night life
If you’re lucky, smart and had some spare time on your hands this past month, you’ve had the chance to see some of the work that Wooster’s senior art students have done for their Independent Studies. The last of them is on exhibit this week …
Shakesperiments delivers
Last weekend, the Shakesperiments presented their second annual all-student Shakespeare production.† This year the offering, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” was directed by Katie Markovich ’12 and featured a large, dynamic and energetic cast.