Student-made artwork took over the Curry Indoor Quad on Thursday, April 26 for the first Student Showcase event, which allowed students of all disciplines to share their creative projects with the Northeastern community.
At first glance, the Nave Gallery Annex is just an old house behind the famous Redbones BBQ in Davis Square. The main door opens into a small corridor lined with business cards and flyers and, as the floorboards creak with each step, one may start to wonder if they are in the right place for an art show.
Event of the Week: Friday, March 27
It’s the last free Friday at the Mugar Omni Theater in the Museum of Science. There are films starting on the hour, every hour, between noon and 5 p.m. with three shows playing at different times. Show options include: Galapagos, an exploration of the Galapagos Islands with marine biologist Dr. Carole Baldwin; Mystery of the Maya, a journey through Mayan culture and history; and Humpback Whales, an in-depth portrayal of the whales and how they communicate and survive in the seas from Alaska to Hawaii. Each show runs for 50 minutes inside the famed dome. First come, first served – so get your tickets early. 1 Science Park; times vary; free.
The curtains are closing on the participation of Northeastern University a cappella groups in this year’s competition season after successful performances by many groups in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA).
Sept. 20, 2011 is a day that will live in musical infamy. On that unassuming Tuesday, young singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen introduced the world to the phenomenon that was “Call Me Maybe” and forever altered the course of (web browser) history.
“I am here to talk to you about what it means to be an American,” journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas said to the crowd that filled the West Village F auditorium on March 19.
Rather than detailing a story, Boston Ballet’s newest show, “Shades of Sound,” is a meditation on ballet itself, exploring how different musical styles affect the art of dance and showcasing the athleticism of the dancers.
Confronting Guantánamo, which currently occupies the lobby of International Village (IV), is not a typical art exhibit. The display, featuring 13 canvases decorated with text and photographs, implores viewers to think critically about the history of the Guantanamo Bay US Naval Base (GTMO).
Boston-based Americana pop band The Longwalls is back after a brief hiatus with its sophomore album “Gold Standard.”
The Longwalls, formed in 2007, put out its first album, “Field Guide for the Zombie Survivalist,” in 2008. Though this is only the bands’ second full-length album, the group released three EPs in the years between the first album and “Gold Standard.”
The set is simple. A single chair and the façade of a log cabin are all that occupy the stage, but actress Danielle Kellermann fills the space with her dynamic portrayal of seven different characters to tell the tragic tale of a school shooting from all angles.
