From the moment "The Escort" begins, it is clear that Emmy Award-winning playwright Jane Anderson will take the audience past closed doors and the "do not disturb" signs. Read more...
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(Courtesy of Michael Lamont)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 10, 11:45 pm
Theater Review: “The Cripple of Inishmaan”
Billy Claven (Tadhg Murphy) is an orphaned, crippled boy who spends most of his time staring at cows and reading books on the island of Inishmaan off the Irish coast, where he lives with his two aunts. Read more...
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(Courtesy of Craig Schwartz)
Arts, Music
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April 8, 1:40 am
Music Library staff Henry Lim and string quartet adapt Radiohead album favorites to classical music as part of Powell Music in the Rotunda series
Radiohead is known for bridging the gap between rock and classical music styles. This weekend, a string quartet led by Music Library staffer Henry Lim will tip the scales toward the classical end of the spectrum. Read more...
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Music Library staff member Henry Lim (center) and his string quartet will be performing music by the band Radiohead in Powell Rotunda Saturday at 8 p.m. using violas, violins, cellos and acoustic guitars.
Courtesy of Henry Lim
Arts, Music
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April 8, 1:33 am
Bryan Adams schedule to perform acoustic renditions of his songs at Royce Hall
Bryan Adams' songs are likely well-known to students, but students might not connect his name to them right away. Read more...
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Bryan Adams performing live in concert. Adams will be performing at Royce Hall on Saturday.
Courtesy of Bryan Adams
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 8, 1:26 am
Fox detective show 'The Chicago Code' is unique within its genre
American audiences have long been gravitating to television detectives. From Sergeant Joe Friday to Lieutenant Columbo to Dora the Explorer, there's an appeal in solving mysteries and catching criminals. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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April 8, 1:20 am
Movie Review: "Your Highness"
"Your Highness" has been plucked straight from the imagination of a 13-year-old boy who just discovered masturbation and violent video games. Read more...
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Credit: Universal Pictures
Arts, Film & TV
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April 8, 1:14 am
Movie Review: "Hanna"
As Batman has recently shown us, maybe the best place to train for revenge is up to your ankles in a lot of snow. Read more...
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Credit: Focus Features