Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
Support independent student journalism. Support independent student journalism. Support independent student journalism.
The Dartmouth
April 14, 2026
The Dartmouth
Arts
Self-described
Arts

Sculptor Brenda Garand to head studio art department

By Hilary Becker | February 28, 2007

Paul Park / The Dartmouth Staff Just as soon as Brenda Garand, newly appointed chair of the studio art department, offers me a seat in one of her ergonomic office chairs, I'm back on my feet again, examining the bookshelf full of student work that occupies one wall of her office. As Garand pulls pieces off the shelf, explaining the assignments for which they were created and the artists behind them, it becomes clear that she intends to maintain the studio art department's devotion to its students. "I want our department to be a place where students feel like they can explore," Garand said. Under her direction, it appears that the department's emphasis on exploration, visual possibility and dynamic engagement will continue to develop and thrive. Garand, who was named chair of the department this past summer, is a sculptor who works in fabrics and steel, though she also explores and teaches in other mediums.

Bloc Party shows growth but not energy on their second album.
Arts

British band Bloc Party slows down on sophomore release

By Chris Barth | February 21, 2007

Courtesy of Bloc Party With their latest release, "A Weekend In The City," Bloc Party has managed to avoid the ever-threatening sophomore slump, turning out a record that is older, wiser and more polished than their debut, "Silent Alarm." Unfortunately, the band doesn't manage to capture the energy that drove that first album. Despite growth and evolution in Bloc Party's lyrical depth, production skills and even in sonic scope, "Weekend" leaves the listener wondering where all the fun went. Lead singer Kele Okereke cited the band's mission statement in an interview with England's The Observer, saying that they attempted to craft "an interesting pop song that actually tried to give you a different perspective." In many ways, they are successful.

Arts

A 'Glee'-ful update of 'Iolanthe'

By Matthew Ritger | February 14, 2007

The Glee Club will bring a modern approach to their performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Iolanthe" this weekend, updating references and lyrics to be relevant to the Dartmouth community.

Arts

DTC presents 'Wonders'

By Brittany Coombs | February 14, 2007

On Wednesday, Dartmouth's Displaced Theater Company will be presenting the critically acclaimed show from Montana-based fringe theater troupe The Missoula Oblongata, entitled "The Wonders of the World: Recite!" Preceding the show will be the performance of three short plays written by Latif Nasser '08 and directed by Sarah Hughes '07. Members of The Missoula Oblongata will give pointers on playwriting, performing and clowning in a one-hour workshop before the show begins. Nasser, an avid fan of The Missoula Oblongata, only recently discovered his affinity for fringe theater, in which performers use unique and wacky theatrics to entertain the audience. "I did a research project which involved my traveling around a bunch of fringe festivals across Canada and the United States.

Arts

Winds perform Sunday

By Allison Ruderman | February 13, 2007

With a nod to the famed Bob Dylan song of the same name, the Dartmouth Wind Symphony will perform a set entitled "Blowin' in the Wind" Sunday at 2 p.m.

Trending
The Dartmouth