Sherlock Holmes paints a picture of a man who is as unhinged as he is charming; a complex of complexes concealed in a tough, calculatingly droll shell. Gone is the patient, observant thinker, and in his place is a muscular ennui of the generic action hero. Arthur Conan Doyle would barely recognize his detective today. This is Sherlock Holmes for the ADD generation. The film … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes steps out of the eighteenth century norm

Monday’s RJD2 show at the Triple Rock Social Club was a funky, psychedelic adventure. Or, at least it should have been. DJ/artist extraordinaire Ramble John Krohn could have done better. RJD2 not only performed with his mixing board, turning knobs and flipping switches, but also played with a live band. I’m not so sure that he should have. The whole performance was a little lackluster. … Continue reading RJD2 concert falls short of expectations

This Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m., the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and the Vasa Wind Orchestra will put on a show like none that has ever been performed before in Christ Chapel. Under the conducting of Professor of Music Dr. Douglas Nimmo, these orchestras will perform in a show that is intertwined with a number of small ensembles. “This Friday’s combined Gustavus Wind Orchestra/Vasa Wind … Continue reading Winds of Spring brings a unique concert to Christ Chapel

He is estimated to have sold and placed hundreds of forged paintings in prominent collections around the world. He was never been caught or punished for his forgery and is known as one of the most notorious art fakers. Who was this man? Elmyr de Hory, a Hungarian refugee most of his life who realized he could make a living off of his art work … Continue reading Mark Forgy speaks about Elmyr de Hory

Back in 1985, then CAB Co-President Brad Duhaime had an idea. At the time, the only way to attend a formal dance was through a Greek organization. “He got to thinking about the other 80 percent of the campus and how if they weren’t involved in a sorority or fraternity they had no opportunity to attend a formal dance,” Sophomore Communication Studies and Music Major … Continue reading CAB sponsors annual President’s Ball

On Thursday, March 18, the women of the Theta Xi Gamma sorority will host the long-awaited annual Mr. Gustavus Pageant. The pageant, which will be held in Alumni Hall at 7:00 p.m., will feature the talents of several junior and senior men. The participants, who are nominated by the student body, will compete against one another to earn the title of “Mr. Gustavus.” The competition … Continue reading Thetas to host Mr. Gustavus pageant

Mystery, culture, history, Ireland and bog bodies. What do they all have in common? Erin Hart. Erin Hart is an author who held many careers before encountering an eerie Irish story that caught her interest and led her to write her first novel Haunted Ground. “When I was in Ireland, I heard a bit of a true story about a severed head of a beautiful … Continue reading Author Erin Hart comes to St. Peter for book signing

Four years ago, Japanese vocalist, teacher and performer Mika Kimula came to the Gustavus campus to give a traditional Japanese flute (Shakuhachi) performance and work with the Chapel Choir, teaching them special breathing techniques. On Monday, she returned to campus. Since then, she has had private lessons with four Gustavus students, and on Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Bjorling Recital Hall, she will … Continue reading Song Space Japan for Voice and Piano