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Artist Profile: Isabella Madrigal ‘24 on the Cahuilla Community and Multidisciplinary Creativity
By Ria S. Cuellar-Koh •
In high school, Madrigal wrote “Menil and Her Heart,” a play based on Cahuilla stories that tackles the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
On Campus

An Evening of Elegance and Expression: Hilary Hahn Shines with the BSO

Hearing such a renowned violinist perform live in Boston with the BSO was truly a memorable experience.

Theater

‘Don Giovanni’ Preview: A Modern Don Giovanni For The 21st Century

By Lara R. Tan
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Don Giovanni has been reimagined as a modern celebrity, as the characters around him are drawn into his antics in a world driven by social media.

Theater

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Preview: A Campy, Gory, Mesmerizing Comedy Musical

Harvard is home to all sorts of mesmerizing flowers. Conspicuously absent, however, are giant, extraterrestrial, carnivorous flytrap-like plants.

On Campus

Artist Profile: Dr. Merritt A. Moore ’10-’11 on Art, Science, and Saying ‘Yes’ to Both

Dr. Merritt A. Moore ’10-’11 excels at many things — particularly at saying “yes.”

‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’ Review: A Captivating Glimpse into the Rise of South Korean Popular Culture

“Hallyu! The Korean Wave” at the MFA Boston is a great entry point into illuminating the growth of the South Korean entertainment industry.

Columns

The Seven Sisters Cliffs and Coastguard Cottages from “Atonement”

England, the site of numerous popular film locations, holds one of the most striking settings in cinema: the Seven Sisters, a stretch of sprawling cliffs in East Sussex.

In Italy / Mary & Joanna

In Italy I learn things that I did not learn

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Theater

Women Are Funny: Female Comedians That You Should Watch

Stand-up comedy is often seen as a boys’ club. Even so, female comedians are shining a spotlight on the issues that women face.

Books

‘One Last Word’ Review: A Pandora’s Box of Family, Love, Friendship, and Breaking Glass Ceilings

Suzanne Park’s "One Last Word" addresses the seldom discussed experiences of a woman in her thirties in a chaotic and fun read.

Books

‘Funny Story’ Review: The Real Enemy is Adulting

Emily Henry's latest novel is enchanting and full of romantic chemistry. The main takeaway from “Funny Story,” though, is that adulting is hard.

Arts

Embracing Inevitable Change: The Art of Art Conservation

By Jackie Chen
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The dynamic, ever-changing nature of art conservation is exemplified in the field’s rare usage of the term “restoration.”

Books

‘Gleem’ Review: A Glittering Glimpse into Carrasco’s Afrofuturistic Worlds

With masterful graphics and fantastical worldbuilding, Freddy Carrasco’s debut graphic novel, “Gleem,” dazzles readers with three well-crafted vignettes.

Visual Arts

Rising Tides and Raising Awareness: Xavier Cortada and His Public Art Initiative ‘The Underwater’

“The Underwater” — which has already reached numerous schools, parks, and more — is Cortada's personal endeavor to “build a more equitable tomorrow.”

Arts

A Farewell Symphony: Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott’s Last Duet at Boston Symphony Hall

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott graced the stage together for one final collaboration, the end of an era of profound musical partnership.

Music

‘Don’t Forget Me’ Review: An Unforgettable Album That Delivers On Its Title

The last lyric on the album is “Don’t forget me,” and after what this album represents, there’s no way the world will be forgetting Rogers any time soon.