The Lawrentian, Lawrence University, WI
2 days ago by Jake Cihla
This weekend, the Conservatory hosted yet another successful Jazz Celebration Weekend, an annual event designed to bring some of the biggest names in jazz to the chapel and immerse middle and high school students in a weekend of jazz.
At the intermission of Ingrid Jensen's concert Saturday night, Director of Jazz and Improvisational Music, Fred Sturm, explained that his original idea behind jazz weekend was to create a non-competitive environment in which bands can both receive feedback early in their year and get excited about jazz by seeing a slice of the Lawrence jazz department, and to bring professional jazz artists to campus.
The Lawrentian, Lawrence University, WI
2 days ago by Laura Streyle
After making it through a full day of academic stunts and tightly scheduled events last Thursday, I was looking forward to finally getting a breath of fresh air as I made my way down to the Underground Coffeehouse.
As promised by SOUP's many flyers hung around campus, I found Tom Beneke playing "live" to a crowd of lounging, studying, relaxing and toe-tapping people.
The Lawrentian, Lawrence University, WI
6 days ago by Rebecca Carvalho
This past Tuesday morning, while millions of Americans were casting their votes, a group of young children entered Lawrence's Cloak Theatre. "Is this freaky?" asked a little boy about the play, possibly still in the Halloween mood. As the lights turned off, excited giggles came from the children.
Fourth Estate Newspaper, University of Wisconsin, Greenbay, WI
6 days ago by Adam Biemeret
"Little Shop of Horrors," based on the low-budget 1960 Roger Corman film, has received a cult following after the 1986 film adaptation staring Rick Moranis and will make its University Theatre debut Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
"We did a really heavy opening show, so we really kind of turn around for this one and do something a lot more lighthearted," said John Mariano, director of the production and associate professor of arts and visual design.
The North Wind, Northern Michigan University, MI
6 days ago by Cassandra Sturos
Michael Ian Black, a self-proclaimed connoisseur of comedy, is no stranger to winning over crowds. For years, Black has been making audiences laugh with his witty banter and hilarious insight. And it should be no different when he visits NMU on Wednesday, Nov.