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AREA exhibit asks: What is art?

By Kaitlin Bell | April 2, 2002

There are 550 pieces of white computer paper taped to the northeast wall of the Top of the Hop. They are arranged in an unobtrusive rectangle, and they do not seem to catch the attention of the few dozen students studying there on a quiet Saturday afternoon. However plain their appearance, though, these papers comprise AREA's latest art exhibition.

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Psychedelic rock poster exhibit to set viewers free

By Chelsea Nilsson | March 28, 2002

In the late 1960s, the reverberating spirit of the hippie movement blossomed outward from the intersection of the San Francisco streets Haight and Ashbury, full to the brim with rock and roll, "free love," experimental drug use and psychedelic art. Organized by the San Diego Museum of Art and drawing largely from the private collection of Paul Prince, the Hood Museum's captivating exhibit, "High Society: Psychedelic Rock Posters of Haight-Ashbury," is sure to please all viewers.

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Costello reissue offers enhancement to classic punk album

By Mark Sweeney | March 6, 2002

During the Golden Age of punk and new-wave music in the late 1970s and early 1980s, many renowned groups like the Clash, Sex Pistols, Talking Heads, Ramones and Cars emerged and found a high degree of success, both commercially and artistically. However, no artist that originated from that movement has lasted as long and has made as many landmark albums as Elvis Costello. Recently, Rhino Records released expanded versions of some of Costello's LPs, the most notable of these reissues being his 1978 classic, "This Year's Model." Released in the wake of Costello's stunning debut record, "My Aim Is True," "This Year's Model" expands on the sounds of his first release and produces some of the angriest, most passionate music of Costello's career. The first track, "No Action," functions as a perfect introduction to the set of songs.

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Dench and Winslet make Eyre's 'Iris' worth watching

By Kelly Swartz | March 6, 2002

In her youth, Iris Murdoch lived by words, generously caressing intellects by rolling brilliant phrases from her lips and pen. In the film "Iris," directed by Richard Eyre, her aging mind becomes the celebrated British novelist's greatest weakness.

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Ben Folds electrifies Spaulding

By Mark Sweeney | March 5, 2002

In Spaulding "get your foot off the boat" Auditorium last night, Ben Folds lived up to his reputation as a great performer and then some, as the former frontman of Ben Folds Five put on an all-around excellent show. Folds immediately set the tone for the concert when he crawled on his hands and knees onto the stage.

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Ben Folds to display solo talents for Spaulding crowd

By Davey Archwamety | March 4, 2002

Ben Folds, former singer/songwriter of Ben Folds Five will perform at 8 p.m. in Spaulding Auditorium today as part of his first-ever solo tour. Although his entire top-40 career consists of one song, Ben Folds has had a large presence in the music scene for many years.

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Overhyped Starsailor debut never able to take off

By Sam Lederer | February 26, 2002

"If you get high on life, don't leave me behind," sings Starsailor front man James Walsh on "Lullaby," a track from the band's debut album, "Love is Here." Unfortunately, James, that is exactly what I would like to do with you and the other three members of your sub-par indie rock quartet: leave you behind, and forget about you. Starsailor has been hyped up for over a year now.

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Justified and ancient: AAM delights Spaulding crowd

By David Jain | February 25, 2002

On a special tour through America, the Academy of Ancient Music enchanted a full audience of concertgoers last night in Spaulding Auditorium. Conducted by Christopher Hogwood and joined by fortepianist Robert Levin, the performance was a beautiful blend of classical performance with a contemporary approach to perfection. The repertoire included a number of brilliant pieces from the everlasting scribe, Mozart. Bringing together a world-renowned ensemble of performers, the Academy represents a traditional approach to playing music.

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Isaak returns to studio in style with 'Always Got Tonight'

By Mark Sweeney | February 22, 2002

Chris Isaak is an enigma in today's metal, pop and hip-hop dominated music scene. Drawing heavily upon the styles of such rock pioneers as Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley, Isaak has created his own alluring brand of modernized vintage rock and roll. On "Always Got Tonight," his first studio release in four years, Isaak shows that after 17 years of honing his craft he has an undeniable mastery over his musical direction and songcraft. The album boasts some of Isaak's best work to date and as a whole the record easily ranks among his crowning achievements. The opening track, "One Day," is an ideal introduction.

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Modern Ovid a change from the tragic to the comic

By Christopher Moore | February 22, 2002

The "Metamorphosis," Ovid's story-bag of shiftings -- usually about people turning into trees and other assorted foliage -- could never be produced in full. With a hundred tales that span over 15 books (in dactylic hexameter!), any director should have to drop such stories as Orpheus and his lyre, Pygmalion and his lovely statue, and Leda the Swan. The most recent production of Ovid's work, by Northern Stage in White River Junction, however, does not drop the most important part: the beach party. Just as the theme of "Metamorphosis" is change, it is also water, that most polymorphic of substances.

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