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NU selected by playwright to premier ‘Billy Witch’

October 14, 2010

“Billy Witch” follows the adventures of new kid Oliver as he tries to get used to the exciting but sometimes bizarre life at summer camp while the camp’s legendary ghost story mysteriously intertwines with the plot.

‘Scaasi’ displays Steisand’s scandalous suit

October 14, 2010

Fashionable garments, once donned by Hollywood’s finest, fill the MFA’s Loring Gallery in tribute to the Arnold Scaasi’s lengthy career.

J. Biebs finds his ‘Lonely Girl’

October 7, 2010

Hell hath no fury like a fangirl scorned.

‘Funny Story’ has cameramen laughing on set

October 7, 2010

Though it deals with some dense issues, including adolescent suicide and self-mutilation, “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” stays refreshingly light through the crafty use of comedy.

Facebook film ‘Social Network’ is status-worthy

October 7, 2010

It’s no surprise that the “The Social Network” was No. 1 at the box office this weekend: People want to see the story behind Facebook, the website that has changed the face of social media and is actively used by more than 500 million people worldwide.

Roger Waters rocks ‘The Wall,’ revamped

October 7, 2010

As predicted, the former Pink Floyd bassist rocked his eargasmic show Sept. 30 at the TD Garden.

Dutch artist keeps museum-goers trippin’

September 30, 2010

“Inside the Mind of M.C. Escher,” an exhibit at the Museum of Science in Cambridge offers an insight into the brilliant and extraordinary cranial craziness of Dutch artist Escher.

Riggle makes students giggle

September 30, 2010

“So, Northeastern University,” comedian Rob Riggle said Tuesday in Blackman Auditorium, “the administration wanted me to talk to you a little bit about STDs.”

‘DC/AC’ rock Middle East

September 30, 2010

Carson Daly, who raved about rock/pop band Alberta Cross when they played his show earlier this month, would have been equally impressed with the Brooklyn-based band’s performance Sunday, Sept. 26 at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge.

Jason Reeves discusses his career, plans

September 30, 2010

Singer/songwriter Jason Reeves, who has collaborated with Colbie Caillat and Kara DioGuardi, talked with The News before his show Monday at Harper’s Ferry. He is touring the United States with folk rock artist Brendan James, hitting stages from Omaha, Neb. to Pittsburgh, Penn.

Macklemore, Scholars rock ‘Irish’ pride

September 23, 2010

The Blue Scholars are about as big as an underground band can become before breaking into the mainstream. Their shows regularly sell out in their hometown, Seattle, and across the country in New York City.