The University drama department's production of "The Arctic Circle (and a recipe for Swedish pancakes)" opens this weekend at the Helms Theatre.
Moon Taxi, a burgeoning indie-rock band, played at Jefferson Theater last weekend. For many concert-goers, however, the highlight of the night was the opening band, The Lonely Biscuits.
Spectrum Theater’s opening night of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had a near-full house, a well-deserved achievement since the show was so dynamic.
Husband and wife Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano of JOHNNYSWIM are bringing their hit songs “Home” and “Diamonds” to the Jefferson on April 24. The two met in Nashville initially at a coffee shop and then again at church.
“God’s Not Dead 2” stresses the importance of free speech in America, but, ironically, only caters to only one point of view.
“Archer” used to be a brilliant show about a freelance secret agency for the better part of its first four seasons, before starting to grow stale with recycled storylines and overly-troped characters.
2008 marked mach speed on the Arctic Monkeys’ ride to fame. With the fastest selling debut album of all time, followed by two successful records, frontman Alex Turner was in the eye of the storm.
Nashville has produced another gem that balances Southern charm in an East Coast outfit. Elroy Love calls Georgia home, but the bright lights of Nashville roped the trio in and led to their debut release, “Glitch Cowboy.”
Explosions in the Sky has been at the very forefront of the resurgence in instrumental rock since their release of “How Strange, Innocence” in 2000. Since that debut, the group has built an extensive following thanks to their reverb-soaked guitar riffs and narrative LPs.
Paul Graham, a British photographer currently living and working in New York City, recently spoke at the University about his past 12 years of work, consisting of three different series — “American Night,” “A Shimmer of Possibility” and “The Present” — which collectively comprise the publication “The Whiteness of the Whale.”
When was the last time an artist prided himself on being “slimy?” Although not the most glamorous word, rapper Young Thug has adopted it as his moniker, releasing yet another mixtape which embraces a level of foulness.
Even upon first listen, “The White Album” clearly marks a return to form for Weezer. After a decade of mixed criticism, the band has returned to its roots with distorted guitar leads, tight song structures and catchy choruses.
Last week’s episode of HBO’s “Girls” left a lot to be desired. It wasn’t terrible, but it definitely felt forced and tired at times. In a complete reversal, this week’s episode, “The Panic in Central Park,” exceeded all expectations.
The second season of “Daredevil” is nothing short of a whirlwind of action and emotion. From the start there is an immediate shift in focus away from local crime bosses to larger crime organizations that span generations and have mystical practices.
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” was one of the year’s most anticipated films because it had to be. The DC Cinematic Universe has hinged upon its success, with DC hoping to gain an iota of credibility next to Marvel Entertainment’s dominance of superhero movie franchises.
Viet Thanh Nguyen, associate professor of English and American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California, brought to the University his unique perspective on the Vietnam War and how it is remembered.
This time around, main character Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos), now Toula Miller, is forced to let go — her daughter Paris (Elena Kampouris) begins to pull away as she prepares for college.
For White Denim, the indie-rock band from Austin, Texas, a new album means a stab at a brand-new sound.
“The Characters” has a simple premise: eight up-and-coming comedians, half an hour per person, no structure and no rules.
Most University students when hearing about a rap show at the Jefferson Theater might envision barely discernable verses, overdriven beats and a boisterous crowd. Understandably, the audience at last week’s GoldLink show walked in with high hopes and latent reservations.
