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(04/27/18 1:46am)
Over the years, Wes Anderson has been making idiosyncratic and precise movies that have stood out for their originality. It’s obvious when you see a Wes Anderson movie, because nothing else looks or feels like a Wes Anderson movie.
(03/26/18 1:11am)
Anybody who thinks rock is irrelevant in 2018 hasn’t told Jack White. White has been one of the preeminent rock figures of the 21st century for having brought the long forgotten Detroit rock sound back to the public’s attention. Now that he has taken up residence in Nashville, he has gravitated towards expanding and emboldening the roots of blues and rock. With "Boarding House Reach," his first solo album in almost four years, White proves that he is thinking differently than most rock musicians nowadays. Whether it’s banning phones from his concerts or dismantling hopes of a reunion with his band The White Stripes, White proves that not caring what others think of you gives you freedom to go in directions you always wanted to explore.
(03/08/18 3:11am)
For many, performing at the School of Music can be a daunting task. But for the school’s faculty, it’s just fun.
(02/21/18 8:15pm)
USC held a Faculty String Quartet Recital for the first time on Tuesday night. Professors Ari Streisfeld, William Terwilliger, Daniel Sweaney and Robert Jesselson from the School of Music came together to perform the works of Mozart, Phillip Glass and Brahms. They chose music that showed an audience what a string quartet can really accomplish.
(02/19/18 2:29am)
Three weeks of bad weather couldn't keep the Lexington community from coming together and eating chili. After being postponed three times, the third annual Lexington County Chili Cook Off was held in the Icehouse Amphitheater Sunday afternoon. From vegan to smoked chicken, there was a chili for everyone at the cook-off, but the real reward was the sense of community the event brought to contestants and eaters alike.
(02/15/18 1:36am)
In recent years, states all over the country have passed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana, and more could be on the way. With marijuana starting to become a mainstream commercial product, it seems only natural for it to casually seep into the culture in a way that makes it seem less taboo or dangerous.
(02/05/18 8:36pm)
Just over a month in to the new year, Justin Timberlake has already taken the lead in 2018’s biggest album race. Even among releases by Camila Cabello and Migos, Timberlake’s album “Man of the Woods” has definitely been the album with the most buzz surrounding it. Timberlake has hyped the album as his most personal yet, alluding to his wife, actress Jessica Biel, his son and his home as inspirations in the recording process. The title of some of the songs, including "Young Man," refer directly to his son, so it didn’t seem like a stretch to think that Timberlake would create music that went along with his new familial persona.
(02/01/18 2:49am)
Midlands women are getting ready to give the city of Columbia and beyond a closer look at their daily lives. Tapp’s Art Center collaborated with Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, WREN, to showcase the “Seen and Heard Exhibit,” where photography by a diverse group of area women will be on display for the first time this Thursday night.
(01/24/18 3:22am)
With an important and sensitive issue like sex trafficking, finding the right environment to have a public conversation can be a challenge.This Wednesday night, Tapp’s Art Center, along with Fannie’s House, will be taking on that challenge for the third time with their final screening of the documentary, “Stopping Traffic.” With this documentary, which details human sex trafficking in the United States and the rest of the world, Tapp’s is ready to be a part of anything that helps people speak up for issues like this.
(01/15/18 11:46pm)
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR "THE LAST JEDI"
(01/16/18 2:29am)
The Columbia Museum of Art and Friends of African American Art & Culture worked together this Martin Luther King Day to present “In Celebration of Dreamers.” The event, created specifically in celebration of the holiday, took note of the importance of art and performance in combating the current social issues that are taking place all across the country and the rest of the world.
(12/07/17 4:14am)
Demetrius “6ixx” similien will be debuts his exhibit “6ixx and the Ugly Truth” Thursday at Tapp’s Art Center. Similien’s art includes a screening of his self-made video collages, then afterwards, he gives a “poetic lecture.” He says the main purpose for the exhibit is to open a dialogue about the issues in the world.
(11/30/17 1:16am)
Rock has always been perceived as a boys’ club. For years, rock has catered to a mostly male audience with music mostly played by men and for men. But when it comes to real rock music, there only needs to be some guitar, drums and true emotions.
(11/28/17 2:45am)
Christmas season is finally here! There are many different ways to celebrate the holidays: go caroling, watch Christmas specials, put up Christmas decorations or start going to the gym to prepare for another delicious dinner just a few weeks away. Columbia is getting ready for the holidays by putting on its very own holiday theatre production entitled “A Christmas Miracle at the Richland Fashion Mall” which will be performed at the Trustus Theatre.
(11/09/17 12:19am)
As I write this very sentence, I'm wearing headphones, blaring Weezer’s new album on Spotify. Streaming has become the standard for people to get hold of their favorite music. The number of streams so far in 2017 has increased 62.4 percent from last year. With so many options like Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Tidal and YouTube, access to thousands of songs for a few bucks a month is no longer the fantasy that music nerds had way back in the '90s.
(11/06/17 5:13am)
A student may take many different avenues in order to find himself in college. Whether it’s through schoolwork, jobs or the multitude of organizations that USC has to offer, there is always something for a student to get involved with that will push him to become the person he was meant to grow into.
(10/28/17 2:47am)
Trying to reinvent a ballet 22 times may seem like a daunting task for a choreographer. However, William Starrett, the executive and artistic director for Columbia City Ballet, sees it as one of the best parts of his job.
(10/23/17 12:08am)
South Carolina Pride lit up Main Street as part of their 28th annual parade and celebration on Oct. 21. Floats were on display in support of the LGBTQ community living in South Carolina, and thousands of people showed up to watch the parade and promote togetherness for everyone involved.
(10/11/17 3:13am)
The Columbia Jewish Film Festival will be taking place at the Nickelodeon Theater starting Oct. 10 with the film “Monsieur Mayonnaise.” The film festival has been going on for 17 years and has been screened at the Nick for the past couple. The Columbia Jewish Film Festival is a part of the Columbia Jewish Community Center’s effort to widen Jewish culture around the Columbia area.
(09/28/17 1:13am)
Stand-up comedian and actor Deon Cole will be performing at The Comedy House on Oct. 13 and 14. Cole is best known as a writer and performer on “Conan," as well as for appearing on the Emmy nominated show “black-ish" and for his stand-up career. On Sept. 27, his new game show “Face Value” premieres on BET.