Arts

McFerrin showcases improv, versatility

By Frances Cha | April 6, 2005

Ten-time Grammy award-winning vocal phenomenon Bobby McFerrin highlighted his residence as a Montgomery Fellow at the College with a stunning solo concert at the Hopkins Center on Tuesday evening. McFerrin is an unconventional and greatly respected musician who has spanned vast technical and imaginative territories.

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'Sin City' makes hookers and violent crime look beautiful

By Chetan Mehta | April 5, 2005

Everything about "Sin City" is cool. The trench-coat-clad anti-heroes smoke with style and kill without any heed of the consequences, and the women are either lesbians or gun-toting dominatrix-style prostitutes.

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Bobby McFerrin shares thoughts on voice, music education

By Christopher Mah | April 5, 2005

Bobby McFerrin breezes through the door of Rollins Chapel's Green Room, quietly practicing delicate strains of arpeggios to himself as he makes his way towards me.

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Kweli, Randolph offer fresh alternative to usual pop pap

By Scott Muir | April 4, 2005

On Saturday night, Programming Board provided a winning combination designed to appeal to the masses: Robert Randolph and the Family Band's soulful blend of blues, gospel, rock and country and Talib Kweli's intelligent, alternative hip-hop. After the organization passed on Wilco, one of today's best rock bands, in favor of the emo of Dashboard Confessional in the fall, it did much to redeem itself with the selection of Randolph and Kweli.

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Kweli and Randolph's Family Band make up PB double bill

By Lindsay Barnes | March 31, 2005

It isn't often that the opportunity comes along to see two of music's rising stars on one stage at the same show.

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Weekend concert strives to present Mozart's true vision

By John Kim | March 30, 2005

When Christopher McMullen-Laird '05 decided not to take classes his senior year, he was not suffering from the loss of motivation that often afflicts Dartmouth students; it was quite the opposite.

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DFS seeks to satiate moviegoers' appetites

By Chetan Mehta | March 29, 2005

Nowadays, a trip to the theater is as much a culinary experience as it is a cinematic one. Armed with nachos, popcorn, soda, hot dogs and an assortment of candies, we watch our favorite stars bust their acting chops on the screen while we chow down in front of it.

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Marable '05 challenges stereotypes of hip-hop issues and culture in play

By Christine Huggins | March 9, 2005

The theater department will present senior Kimberly Marable's culminating experience, "THUGLIFEpoetics," written by Marable and directed by Ashley Satterfield '07 on Wednesday evening.

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'Closer' presents a harrowing look at love and life

By Meredith Fraser | March 9, 2005

In modern-day London, Natalie Portman and Jude Law walk in slow motion towards each other as Damien Rice's hauntingly lovely "The Blower's Daughter" plays in the background.

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Casual Thursday tries scripted comedy

By Lindsay Barnes | March 8, 2005

Jesus Christ, the Buddha, Josef Stalin and not one but two cardboard boxes will share the stage Tuesday night, here in Hanover, for one night and one night only.

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'Good Company' comments on corporate America

By Chetan Mehta | March 7, 2005

Last year's documentary "The Corporation" drew rave reviews from across the spectrum. Through a series of interviews, historical analysis and interspersed factoids, the makers of the film diagnosed the modern day corporation as a destructive psychopath.

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'Fantasticks' presses on despite setbacks

By Jennifer Garfinkel | March 3, 2005

Broadway's longest running musical left Manhattan several years ago and has now found a more humble place to settle down.

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Jazz rock hits Higher Ground

By Scott Muir | March 2, 2005

Last week, the bands Sound Tribe Sector 9 and Medeski, Martin and Wood both played shows at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vt.

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Oscar night leaves three-way tie for Best Predictor award

By The Dartmouth Oscar Experts | March 1, 2005

Last Sunday we offered our predictions for who would walk away with a little gold man come Oscar night, and the fight for prognostication glory was officially underway.

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Indie rock darlings Luna play final show tonight

By Caroline McKenzie | February 28, 2005

During my senior year in high school, much of my free time was spent working in my hometown's independent video shop.

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Oopik's 'The Butcher's Bargain' draws stares in Hop

By Katie Van Syckle | February 28, 2005

"What is it?!" a brown-haired girl in Patagonia exclaimed with her face pressed against the glass, "I don't get it!" "Oh," she shrugged in exasperated distaste, "It's aaart." That's right folks -- Christo's saffron show in Gotham City maybe over, but for now, Dartmouth's very own Hopkins Center features the ever divisive, ever incendiary "Butcher's Bargain." "The Butcher's Bargain," by Krista Oopik '05 has received much attention in the past week.

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The Wrens to play Fuel on Friday

By Dan Duray | February 24, 2005

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists tentatively set for spring

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Loew screens 'Walk' for AIDS Day

By Brendon Bouzard | February 23, 2005

On Friday afternoon and evening, director Robert Bilheimer will be showing his latest motion picture, "A Closer Walk," at the Loew Auditorium.

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Kasabian to bring dark, danceable rock to Beantown

By Caroline McKenzie | February 22, 2005

Like the bandana around the face of their ubiquitous stenciled logo, the boys of Kasabian are shrouded in their own bits of mystery.

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Our two cents: The D's experts opine on this year's Oscars

By The Dartmouth Oscar Experts | February 21, 2005

Unanimous prediction: 'Million Dollar Baby' will take Best Picture

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