Arts
Edwidge Danticat
Haitian author Edwidge Danticat speaks in Sanders Theater on September 18 as a part of the CambridgeREADS program.
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Harvard's famous literary alumni include E. E. Cummings '15, Michael Crichton '64, and Norman Mailer '43.
Courtney Vance
American actor, Courtney Vance talks with students in Winthrop JCR on September 18. Vance is famous for his role in Law and Order and The Hunt for Red October.
Roving Reporter: Cambridge Open Market
At a time when it’s totally plausible that millions of people are wearing the same faux-vintage, turquoise choker that was featured prominently in the Urban Outfitters window display, finding one-of-a-kind pieces that are unique and fashion forward is important. Luckily the Cambridge Open Market (the collection of vendors on the Science Center Plaza), which will be open Fridays from 11:30am – 5:30pm through October, features plenty of wares from handcrafted jewelry vendors. This past Friday, the market was abuzz with shoppers and designers alike, as both students and local residents descended upon the Plaza for some good old-fashioned retail therapy.
Singles Roundup
The Queen of Pop has released her second single this year, “Work Bitch,” which has quickly climbed the charts. Travie McCoy makes a triumphant return with his new single "Rough Water" and a new viral internet sensation from Norwegian group Ylvis asks the most important question of all: what does the fox say?
Containing Multitudes
In the absence of a perfect formula for fostering future Pulitzer winners, the writing scene at Harvard is multi-faceted, varied, and as often as not, a collective rather than a solo pursuit.
MFA "Gestures" to American Art
There are a lot of interesting juxtapositions going on in the exhibition.
The Most Used (and Abused) Classical Music Pieces
What do "Dead Poets Society," "Die Hard," and "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" all have in common? Answer: you can hear Beethoven’s "Ode to Joy" in all of them. Directors have been relying on classical music since the invention of the silver screen. Even during classical's present decline in popularity, you'll rarely make it through a modern movie without hearing something Thomas Jefferson would've considered an oldie. Of course, with thousands of directors mining the classical archives for score material, some pieces are bound to pop up more than occasionally. Watch out for five of the most overused classical pieces in film:
Pet Shop Boys
The Pet Shop Boys perform some old favorites for an enthusiastic crowd at the House of Blues on September 21. The seasoned English electronic pop-duo played for a full house.
Harvard Today: Sept. 20, 2013
With October approaching and fall weather drawing nearer, the year’s summery days may be numbered. Take advantage of this weekend’s sun by lounging out in the Yard—or at least work on that p-set somewhere far away from Lamont.
Vance ’82: Mass. Ave to Broadway
This year, Vance received a Tony Award for his work as “Hap” Hairston in “Lucky Guy.”
