The Arts

Wed, 06/30/2010 - 04:31

It’s a Monday morning in New York City, and the usual hustle and bustle of morning traffic buzzes through Times Square. But between the taxis and buses on 44th St., the faint sounds of a piano can be heard despite the boisterous noise of jackhammers and construction.


Sun, 04/25/2010 - 23:41

The creators of last year’s hit original musical Exorcism on Aisle Five are back with another new musical: For The Birds. Dramatic writing major Kris Wellman and music major Andy Roninson are presenting the musical starting this Thursday in the Humanities Theater.


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Fri, 03/19/2010 - 01:47

The creativity that oozes out Purchase College students is complemented by the New York City art scene, which provides them with many opportunities.


Sat, 02/27/2010 - 20:19

What do pregnant women, Crystal Meth use, and manscaping have to do with one another? They all will be discussed at an upcoming event at the Neuberger Museum. On Wednesday, March 3 professors Lisa Jean Moore and Mary Kosut are hosting an event to celebrate the launch of their new book, The Body Reader: Essential Social and Cultural Readings.


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Thu, 02/25/2010 - 07:13

Valuing Waste, the art exhibition that inhabited the Dolly Maas gallery from January 12 through February 5, was an innovative reclaim of artistic materials that had been cast as useless in a former life. Christine Lee, the Windgate Artist in Residence at the beginning of 2010, produced a palette of craftsmanship in her collection that included exquisite basket pieces and an array of patterns in detailed expression.


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Wed, 02/03/2010 - 17:57

At a typical museum exhibition, most people are used to being greeted with information about the collection and some biographical information about the artist. But the new, politically provocative collection at the Neuberger Museum of Art is anything but typical. “Tania Bruguera: On the Political Imaginary,” uses initial shock value to lure the audience deeper and deeper into a world of artistic political statements.


Tue, 01/12/2010 - 03:33

Following his 2006 breakout Comedy Central special, Beyond The Pale, and last year’s King Baby, comedian Jim Gaffigan is in the midst of a countrywide tour with brand new material. Gaffigan is best known for various routines relating to being lazy and eating food, as well as his comments on absurdities in society.


Thu, 12/10/2009 - 00:27

The Museum of Modern Art’s highly anticipated retrospective of the creative work of American filmmaker Tim Burton has been called the museum’s “fall blockbuster.” This collection of Tim Burton’s imaginative and fantastical drawings, photographs, props, and short films is certainly worthy of the excitement.


Wed, 12/09/2009 - 00:51

The Performing Arts Center is always filled the first weekend of December. Walking through the doors, the insurmountable Christmas tree, which is over 50 feet tall, catches everyone’s attention. The numerous wreaths and lights hanging from the walls are intimidating. The large attendance during this first weekend of December in the Performing Arts Center, like Christmas, occurs every year.


Fri, 11/13/2009 - 02:40

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