Arts
"Insidious" A New Chapter in Horror
The focus on tight writing and visual artistry in "Insidious Chapter 2" is such that when the film does appear to stumble, it seems almost intentional.
Earl Sweatshirt Recreates Himself at the Tender Age of Nineteen
Upon his return from Samoa, Earl tweeted that “I anticipate a loss of fans [upon releasing ‘Doris’].” Earl Sweatshirt's sincere approach to “Doris” is enhanced by his usual astonishing lyricism. The internal rhyme schemes and relaxed delivery that helped made “Earl” so mesmerizing become the foundation of “Doris.”
How Harvard Teaches Artists (Or Doesn't)
The College continues to increase the presence of the arts in its curriculum—including offering course credit for extracurricular arts organizations this year—but students and graduates worry that Harvard as an institution does not fully prepare them to pursue a career in creativity.
Tom Menino at Boston Calling
Boston Mayor, Tom Menino, introduces Local Natives at Boston Calling on Saturday night. Mayor Menino expressed the importance of the festival for the vitality of the city.
Ceramics Studio
Potting wheels sit in the main classroom of the new OFA Ceramics Studio in Allston. The 15,000 square-foot studio is open to all Harvard Affiliates, as well as members of the community.
Artist Spotlight: Kalup Linzy
Controversy and raunchy humor are recurring elements in the work of performance artist and musician Kalup Linzy, who is one of the fall 2013 visiting lecturers in the Visual and Environmental Studies Department.
Boston Calling - The Gaslight Anthem
Alex Rosamilia, one of the founding members of the band, plays the guitar during their performance Saturday night. The Gaslight Anthem is an American rock band from New Brunswick, NJ.
Boston Calling - Vampire Weekend
Ezra Koenig sings the band's hit song, Diane Young Saturday night. Vampire Weekend headlined the 2-Day festival.
Ceramics Studio
Mugs made by OAF artists are placed placed on one of the two main display cases in the new Ceramics Studio.
Harvard Alumni Clean Up at Tony Awards
Megan M. Savage ’10 did not expect to stand before a television audience of millions when she signed on as a producer of a quirky comedic play about quarrelsome siblings. But on Sunday night, she and her colleagues who brought playwright Christopher F. Durang ’71’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” to Broadway took the stage at the 67th Annual Tony Awards to accept the award for Best Play.
