Archive for category: Arts & Culture

/ January 19, 2012 8:07 pm

A world sound with a gypsy twist

Marianne Aya-Omac has been captivating audiences with her unique musical mélange for years. She will be bringing her blend of French, English, Spanish and Gypsy-infused beats to Centennial Theater next in what is sure to be an exhilarating show.

/ January 19, 2012 7:20 pm

Brand new pleasure amped crazy party on “VOL.2”

I became a fan of Down with Webster instantly after they came to play at Bishop’s University back in 2009. Their energetic live show is what did it for me; the energy which came from the screams and chants of the crowd fueled the then seven-piece Toronto natives.

/ January 19, 2012 7:19 pm

Frayed shepherd

Jeffery Deaver’s novel sheds light on the life of a federal protection officer in high stress situations. Cunning wrongdoers will do just about anything to attain what they desire. Terrifying consequences await all those that are unaware of the danger that could be potentially lurking around the corner, heavily armoured with guns that you would never wish to see in person.

/ January 19, 2012 7:16 pm

Value: merging art and politics

To really appreciate the exhibition takes an open mind but also awareness that artists have an important role in showing today’s many issues in a different light and putting forth solutions.

/ January 19, 2012 7:15 pm

Fashion News: Where we left off in 2011…

The New Year will bring with it a flurry of fashion news, however 2011 will be hard to top.

/ January 19, 2012 7:14 pm

Bishop’s gets Down with Webster

Last week, I had the opportunity to interview Bucky from Down with Webster before they hit up the Centennial Theater on January 25th to rock the BU population.

/ January 19, 2012 7:12 pm

Falling in Love with Faults: John Green’s greatest work yet

I’ve always liked John Green’s books in the past; I’ve always appreciated his insightful prose and laughed at his clever characters. But I never felt emotionally connected to his books. This week, though, I fell in love with The Fault in Our Stars.

/ November 24, 2011 8:00 pm

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s an…opera?

On December 1st, Centennial theater will welcome Les Aventures de Madame Merveille, an opera based on the narrative of a comic strip. Sure to be an extremely unique theater experience, Cecil Castellucci (who wrote the text, or libretto, for the show) gives us a heads up on the making of the production, and why you can expect to witness plenty of flying, aliens and great music.

/ November 24, 2011 3:36 pm

An “in” on the industry

It has long been a dream of mine to work in the music industry. Isn’t it everybody’s? Maybe it’s just me. I have always wanted to be able to declare that I share a piece of the glamour and lifestyle.

/ November 24, 2011 3:34 pm

Your big break for breakfast

Can’t get enough of that sugar crisp? Apparently, neither can the Post Cereal Company as it opens up a competition that mixes jingles and jams.