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Art fans tired of the same old cliches should not be fooled by the titles like “Untitled” and “Self-Portrait” in Tony Waldron’s new exhbit. Waldron’s show, which opens today at the Louise Jones Brown Gallery in the Bryan Center and features 10 of his works through Nov.
This past weekend , high schoolers working on their college search had the opportunity to see Duke from a new perspective by looking through the lens of its arts and humanities programs. Last Saturday marked Duke’s second annual Arts and Humanities Open House.
Right in the entrance of the Nasher's "Reality of My Surroundings" exhibition is an overwhelming exposure to sparkles and color.
Hoof ‘n’ Horn’s current production, “Assassins," is unlike any other you’ve seen before.
Story Lab does not look much like a traditional lab. There are no test tubes, no telescopes, no experimenters in white coats taking exact measurements.
In On It: The Evolution of Duke’s Premier Sketch Comedy Group Founded in 2000, Inside Joke describes themselves as “Duke’s premiere (and only) sketch comedy group.” They started as an inspired group of undergrads and have continued to flourish since their inception, particularly in recent years. What makes Inside Joke unique is that it is a group focused primarily on sketch comedy—think scripted, rehearsed, writing-centered, SNL-variety fun.
The Duke Coffeehouse is not just a space to study and socialize—it can also be a place to hear new student music. Last Thursday, the Duke Coffeehouse hosted a student concert as part of the Duke Arts Festival. Seven different acts performed at the event, although multiple student performers called in sick before the concert. The showcase was a new addition to the festival last year, and duARTS decided to bring the event back.
The Chronicle: Can you talk a bit about your career trajectory and what you’ve been doing since graduating Duke? Dave Karger: When I was a rising senior, I got an internship at Entertainment Weekly magazine.
For people with Alzheimer’s, life is a constant struggle, both against the disease and against the stigma it creates.
A typical dramatic production starts with several days of tryouts, followed by weeks, sometimes even months, of rehearsal that culminate in a high-stress “tech week” and, finally, the production itself.
The rainy weather this week has not dampened the spirit of the Duke Arts Festival, spanning from Monday, September 28th to Sunday, October 5th. The Duke Arts Festival, hosted by duARTS, is an annual event celebrating all forms of art throughout the week.
Duke students will have the opportunity to start their Pride weekend off this Friday at 6:00 p.m in White Lecture Hall with a look into the darker side of the American media and legal system by attending the screening and post-viewing discussion of Out in the Night, directed by blair dorosh-walther. “Out in the Night” tells the story of a group of young, African American lesbians and their treatment by the mainstream media and the legal system.
Spoken Verb event provides chance at honest expression On Friday, Sept. 18, Spoken Verb, Duke University’s slam poetry and spoken word group, hosted their first event of the year: an open mic poetry session.
Gregory Porter is a Grammy-winning jazz vocalist who has garnered widespread critical acclaim for his powerful yet refined voice and his authentic, impassioned delivery.
The Chronicle: Can you describe the role that you and your company played in producing EVEREST? John Doherty: Cross Creek Pictures is a production and finance company.
In thinking about careers, students often contrast passion and profit; although a love of art or music could be more rewarding, we’re often told it may not pay the bills.
In the quaint 8,709 acres of Duke University, nearly every type of student activity from basketball to tea with strangers has its own comfortable establishment.
Tucked behind Crowell, the exterior of the Duke Coffeehouse is entirely inconspicuous. In fact, there’s even a sign that brags about it being “the best-kept secret on east campus.” Inside, however, the space is all but subtle, the walls adorned with UFOs, dragons, giant cartoon faces and a dozen anthropomorphized waffles, all rendered in nearly garish hues.
Last Saturday, YouTube sensation Jenna Marbles graced the newly renovated Page Auditorium for a comical heart to heart with the audience.
Duke prides itself on offering a wide variety of Writing 101 courses, with topics ranging from new fad diets to rock documentaries.