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Event calendar: Feb.7-13

February 7, 2013

The Middle East is a popular 18+ club and concert venue that features many well-known artists, especially those of the indie and hip-hop varieties. Readers of the Boston Phoenix voted the venue the best for hip-hop three years running, and the publication raved, “the Middle East has no rival when it comes to underground hip-hop.”

“Pictures,” Boston Cello Quartet’s new album aims to show beauty of classical music

February 7, 2013

What started off as a little get-together between four cellists of the prestigious Boston Symphony Orchestra is now a group they call the Boston Cello Quartet. With a debut album released Tuesday, these four musicians from Romania, France and the United States have brought their most beloved instrument from the lines of the symphony orchestra onto center stage.

ISSI’s Annual Carnevale celebrates culture and diversity for two months

February 7, 2013

The International Student and Scholar Institute (ISSI), a student group dedicated to promoting international culture and education at Northeastern, held their Carnevale Kick-Off event Friday, Feb. 1 in the Curry Indoor Quad. The 18th annual event is a two-month long cultural celebration that includes a variety of events such as music and dance classes, food nights and sporting events.

Weekend festivities you can do to take advantage of the winter weather

January 31, 2013

Although living in the North means 10+ feet of snow every winter, it has its benefits for winter sports fans. Many students on campus are big into skiing and snowboarding. However, there is still an array of winter activities that most people do not take advantage of in the winter months.

Comedians Mulaney and Hofstetter entertained NU, lived up to their witty credentials

January 31, 2013

Mulaney, who inspired the character Stefon on Saturday Night Live (SNL), has performed on “Comedy Central Presents,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He also co-created “I Love the 30s” and “All Access: Middle Ages” for Comedy Central and has several comedy albums such as “New in Town,” which has generated positive reviews.

Inside Ambush: Which movie would you choose as Best Picture for this year’s Oscars?

January 31, 2013

February is an exciting month – as Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl pass, the countdown to the Oscars begins. All of Hollywood gets decked out in designer gowns and tuxedos as they wait for the greatest actors and directors to be rewarded for their excellence in the film industry.

Inside column: Grandpa calling

January 31, 2013

After my grandpa moved to Chicago we stayed in contact, mostly via letters. I believe in the sanctity of snail mail more than certain constitutional amendments, so I had no problem maintaining a steady stream of handwritten correspondence.

Event Calendar: Jan. 31-Feb.6

January 31, 2013

Entry of the Week: Friday, Feb. 1 The Stafford Brothers are the number one ranked DJs in Australia, according to the 2011 and 2012 inthemix DJ awards. They have their own reality show and recently worked with Lil Wayne for their newest single, “Hello.” Their other hits include “Open Up Your Arms,” and “Celebrate Life.” The Royale Boston nightclub is hosting the duo this week for an entry fee of $20.

Invisible Man lives on in a Huntington Theatre Company production

January 24, 2013

Sixty years after the original publication of Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” audience members poured into the Boston University Theatre with one question on their minds: “How is this story still relevant?”

Comedy Central’s Nick Swardson returns to Northeastern after a no-show in October

January 24, 2013

Northeastern students, faculty and guests laughed and gave Comedy Central’s Nick Swardson a round of applause every time he cracked a joke. Swardson returned to Northeastern Jan. 17 in Blackman Auditorium to do stand up after missing his scheduled Homecoming show with Sarah Silverman due to food poisoning.

Dating the perfect man, Courting the perfect woman

January 24, 2013

WhatsYourPrice.com, the world’s largest dating-auction website, conducted a survey of more than 40,000 female members across 21 cities. The women were asked to rank the qualities they look for when deciding whether or not to accept a first date. The seven categories included: Income, education, body type, hair color, eye color, drinking and smoking.

Inside column: Learning to play the game

January 24, 2013

I didn’t understand. How long was I supposed to play this stupid game? This makes me pose the question: what is wrong with our generation? What happened to the doting gentlemen who got replaced with these groping, fast-paced YOLO obsessed teenagers.