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Library concert pushes postmodern envelope
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the librarians of Rush Rhees Library emptied the circulation area and welcomed a barrage of musicians. This guest group, which temporarily turned Friedlander Lobby into a concert venue, was Sound ExChange, an avant-garde orchestra composed of students from the Eastman School of Music. Performing a set that ran just under an […]
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Childhood revisited in ‘Kings of Summer’
Indie dramedy “The Kings of Summer” is a glimpse into the lives of three dissatisfied teens and their quest for manhood and independence. Joe, played by Nick Robinson, and Patrick, played by Gabe Basso have been best friends since childhood, but find themselves fed-up with life at home. Since the death of his mom, family […]
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Humorist Dave Barry tells ‘some random stories’
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Dave Barry performs at Kodak Hall. Read More
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‘Prisoners’ delves into the heart of darkness
'Prisoner' offers a bleak vision of humanity. Read More
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The Onion writers reveal the secret to satire
The writers for The Onion share tell the story of one of America's leading humor periodicals. Read More
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Pink Floyd tribute kicks off popular musics series
Heroes for Ghosts commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's landmark record, "The Dark Side of the Moon." Read More
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New Avicii album bridges gap between EDM, rock
Two years ago, the world met Avicii’s “Levels,” the massive, reverberating, and uplifting club anthem that shook the EDM industry. The track succeeded so much so that it topped the charts in Sweden and made the top-ten lists in 14 other countries. More importantly, “Levels” averted the world’s gaze from the United States as the […]
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MGMT’s self-titled LP dabbles in folk-pop
Stoner rock. That’s the category that the Weselyan-formed pop duo MGMT find themselves clumped into by the passing listener, and it’s understandable why. The band’s most prominent singles, 2008’s “Electric Feel” and “Kids,” eschewed the pop format with abstract lyrics and cryptic music videos, all drenched in a mix of reverb, colorful synthesizers and tight […]
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Preeminent South African artist reflects on career
Tall and comfortably plump, William Kentridge greeted spectators as they squeezed inside the Welles-Brown Room. Recognized as among South Africa’s most influential artists, Kentridge visited UR last week, speaking about his 40-year career. Referencing his numerous multimedia productions and projects, Kentridge focused on “No, It Is,” displayed at the Art & Music Library, “Seven Fragments […]
