Arts

Lhamo brings Tibet to Rollins

By Holly Shaffer | February 3, 2003

On Thursday evening, Rollins Chapel was lit by candles and the voice of Yungchen Lhamo. A refugee from Tibet, Lhamo moved between statements about life and searing a capella vocals, finding unity in her homeland. Through her short songs, which lilted quite beautifully through the chapel, she approximated Tibetan prayer.

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Corgan's new band Zwan channels Pumpkins' sound

By David N. Archwamety | January 30, 2003

One may wonder why Billy Corgan's latest album isn't billed as a Smashing Pumpkins album. After all, any Pumpkins fan and probably any alternative fan in general will be able to recognize those trademark, playfully whiny vocals. More finely tuned ears will be able to recognize Jimmy Chamberlin on percussion.

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Hood photo exhibit re-creates 1900 Paris exposition

By Alex Rich | January 29, 2003

Photography is by no means restricted to a single representation or interpretation of reality. Instead, photographs gain much of their power from their ability to subtly engage their audience.

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Professor struggles to create folk-dancing community

By Francine Rubin | January 28, 2003

In an aborted series of lessons in Fuel, Ben Szwergold sought to pass on world dance traditions

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Arditti Quartet tackles unwieldy works in Hop concert

By Lindsay Barnes | January 27, 2003

Saturday night, Britain's world-renowned Arditti String Quartet graced the stage of Spaulding Auditorium, their first visit to Dartmouth in their 24-year history.

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An acting showcase, 'The Hours' lacks cinematic vision

By Peter Jenks | January 22, 2003

In these dangerous postmodern days of artistic uncertainty, filmmakers must remain aware that only a near-perfect film can get away with taking itself completely seriously -- anything less and the result is often unnerving. This problem can take a number of forms.

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Pomerium sings in Spaulding

By Kate Carolan | January 21, 2003

The acclaimed ensemble performs early sacred music

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'97s create next MTV hit 'Clone High USA'

By Jenna Krumminga | January 20, 2003

The Dartmouth interviews two alums who have hit the big-time with their new animated show

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Chris & Phil's Dartmouth Advice

By Jenna Krummnga | January 20, 2003

Words of Wisdom from the creators of 'Clone High USA'

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Dashboard is just plain creepy on live CD/DVD

By Lance Kramer | January 16, 2003

On the DVD that accompanies Dashboard Confessional's new live album, "MTV Unplugged v2.0," a small audience sings along with almost every song -- something to be expected by loyal followers at a show like this. But their involvement with the music extends far beyond a casual connection to the music -- they are under its spell. There are times when the camera focuses on audience members who appear to be in a trance.

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'Quick Lime' chronicles anti-Nazi struggle

By Lindsay Barnes | January 15, 2003

Brimming with frenetic energy, the one-man show tells a story of futile rebellion

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Rollicking Rolling Stones still have what it takes

By Mark Sweeney | January 14, 2003

What is there left to say about the Rolling Stones? No band in the history of rock and roll can surpass their legendary status.

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Washington's 'Antwone Fisher' sets the bar too low

By Peter Jenks | January 13, 2003

A small boy stands in the middle of a field, waiting. As he waits, someone takes him by the hand and leads him into a barn full of loving people and a long table full of delicious food.

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'Titanic' behind him, DiCaprio shines in 'Catch Me'

By Kate Carolan | January 10, 2003

Spielberg's latest venture isn't without holes, but this clever con-man flick is hard not to love

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Phish mellows out

By Lindsay Barnes | January 9, 2003

Long jams persist on comeback album

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Dartmouth-grown dance troupes return to their roots

By Kate Carolan | January 8, 2003

Please stop reading this article. Walk over to the Hop, and sit yourself down in front of the box office.

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Sylvester '91 crafts heartfelt pop

By Lindsay Barnes | January 7, 2003

Pop is not a dirty word. Some use it to insinuate a song is manufactured or empty of any real creativity.

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Bright Eyes' 'Lifted' shone brightly among '02 releases

By Peter Jenks | January 6, 2003

One of Omaha wunderkind Conor Oberst's three 2002 albums, it broke new ground in emotional rock

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Charity X-mas CD is a break from holiday boredom

By Carl Burnett | November 27, 2002

49 bands -- ranging from electro-lounge to alt-country -- contribute songs for hospice-care benefit compilation

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Latest Bond flick dishes up action, lacks visual dazzle

By Jeremy Skog | November 26, 2002

There is something truly risky about showing James Bond in a moment of weakness. As a cultural icon he always seems to land on his feet, no matter what ridiculous stunt he needs to pull to do so.

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