Some people just love a good Scottish fairy tale, with accents bouncing around the scene, one rolled “r” after another. Well, you’ll find me in the audience of any such story. Brave had me from the start. Set in Scotland in some medieval age in a kingdom far in the wilderness, Brave tells the epic tale of one Merida, a princess with the most vibrantly … Continue reading Bravely bold, bonny lass to the rescue!
Many areas of the Music Department have been working hard to be ready for their first performances on Sunday as a part of Family Weekend. The Christ Chapel Choir and Handbells will be performing at the 10:00 a.m. Worship Service. Following the service, there is an 11:00 a.m. brunch where the Jazz Band will be playing. The multi-ensemble concert kicks off at 2:00 p.m. in … Continue reading Family Weekend concert showcasing five music groups
…a glimpse into the spotlight Poignant movements, brutally honest, creative thinking and diverse genres are a glimpse of what is coming to the Gustavus Adolphus College stage. The start of the Theatre and Dance department’s season is in full swing as plays are being cast, scenes are beginning to be read through and choreography is coming together. Nobel Chapel Performance The first performance to take … Continue reading Theatre and Dance preview…
Showcasing Gustie talent from music to spoken word The Musical B.A.R. kicks off the new year with Open B.A.R. at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 in the Dive with two hours of performances ranging from guitar players, small bands and individual performances, to poetry and spoken word. The types of music range from bluegrass and acoustic to rock bands and originals. “The first Open B.A.R. … Continue reading Raising the B.A.R.
This fall hosts a slew of long-awaited album releases with the British folk-rock quartet Mumford & Sons topping the list. Everyone from hip-hop king Kanye West, to longtime rockers No Doubt and Green Day, to alternative’s lovable Killers have dropped records in the past two weeks. But all these releases have been trumped by Mumford’s sophomore album, Babel. The English folk-rock boys have done it … Continue reading Mumford got me Babel’n
The Amazing Spiderman is a fresh take on the time-honored franchise, but it never quite reaches the level of charm of the last rendition. The movie begins with the mysterious disappearance of Peter Parker’s parents. In a very Harry Potteresque presentation, he is brought to live with his aunt and uncle as mystical music plays in the background. A brisk transition to Parker’s teenage years … Continue reading Down came the rain and washed the Spider out?
For those longtime lovers of Dave Matthews Band still reeling in the rougher, grittier vibe of the last few years, their most recently released album Away from the World comes as a breath of fresh air. Reminiscent of their more lyrically intimate beginnings, this album delivers on the kind of unbuttoned crooning, thoughtful guitar strumming, violin humming magic that made us fall in love at … Continue reading An album to help you feel Away from the World
…El Tintero In an effort to create a more public forum for students studying Spanish at Gustavus to publish and share their creative works, students and faculty have teamed up to launch a new film and cinema online journal called El Tintero (The Inkwell). The site was launched this fall and currently includes poetry, creative writing, and cinematography created by students from past Spanish literature … Continue reading Students and faculty launch new Spanish online journal…
To quote Jacobim Mugatu from Zoolander, “I feel like I’m taking crazy pills.” This just about sums up my life after viewing Rock of Ages. I think, also, that my respect for humanity dies a little bit each time I see Tom Cruise in something new. And I thought he could degrade himself no further. This musical tells the story of a real-life “small town” … Continue reading Presenting… S#*t of Ages
I’ve never been to a male strip club, and I’m not saying that I’m about to hop into my car and race off to Minneapolis to find one. However, Magic Mike was pretty entertaining. I’ll admit that all I knew about it before watching it was what a friend had told me: “Yeah, that’s about male strippers. Apparently there’s a bunch of naked dudes.” The … Continue reading Grab your dollar bills, Magic Mike’s got a magic tush
