Culture
Grammys
Jay-Z’s mic-drop moment: The Grammys 2024
The 66th annual Grammy Awards took place Feb. 4 in the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles, and a lot went…
Classical
Going to Eastman symphony after a long day
After a long day of classes, reading, and writing, my friends and I decided to take advantage of the opportunities…
Albums
“She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She” by Chelsea Wolfe: gloomy atmospherics and gothic shadows – but not too inaccessible
Chelsea Wolfe is a name I was familiar with before listening to her newest album, “She Reaches Out To She…
madame web
“Madame Web” (2024) review: A web of confusion
"Madame Web" was better than "Morbius" but still laughably bad. If you’re looking for a date-night movie, stay out of the spider’s web.
film
“Argylle” (2024) review: A convoluted mess
I’m just going to come out and say it: “Argylle” bored me. Not even the star-studded ensemble cast could hold this story together.
orchestra
Across the galaxy with RPO’s “The Planets”
The audience, in turn, leaves with awe, intrigue, and a heavier resonance with the distant planets that we find so familiar.
Album Review
Etta Marcus’ “The Death Of Summer & Other Promises” left me indifferent
Etta Marcus’ debut album, “The Death of Summer & Other Promises,” drew me in by the title and cover, which…
Academy Awards
“The Holdovers” (2024) review: Holding Oscar nominations
“The Holdovers,” directed by Alexander Payne, is a surprisingly upbeat and touching film that explores depression and loss.
cheap food
CT Eats: Golden Harvest serves gooey cinnamon rolls, bulky donuts for cheap
The donuts are the thickest I’ve ever seen, at approximately 1.5 inches, making the donut and the massive cinnamon roll well worth the $3.50.
African Art Music
Accomplished ethnomusicologist Dr. Kofi Agawu lectures on African Art Music at Eastman
Agawu’s lecture centered on African Art Music, a thriving genre across Africa that includes compositions hailing from the Western tradition.