Arts and Entertainment

News

Senior creates new theater group to put on “12 Angry Jurors”

By Miranda Baumann | March 29

Open Dialogue Theatre hopes to promote tough conversations through its performances

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Silver Screen

Students want change from AU’s film program, and faculty say it’s on the way

By Isabella Goodman | March 21

Limited course selection, lack of narrative filmmaking opportunities are among the complaints  

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News

Open Dialogue Theatre's '12 Angry Jurors' is a remarkable debut that inspires discussion on pressing issues

By Miranda Baumann | March 19

New theater group’s performance ran from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2

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News

Artist Jess T. Dugan addresses gaps of representation in the LGBTQ+ community through photography

By Simin Ma | March 14

Photographer visited campus to discuss work that explores gender, identity and community

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Music

GW student wins Chinese Voice of D.C. competition held at AU

By Simin Ma | March 12

Competition brought together students from across the District

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Music

Singer-songwriter James Bay to play The Anthem Friday

By Fatima Albannai | March 4

Folk-pop musician Noah Kahan will open the show 

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Silver Screen

The Eagle’s 2019 Oscar picks and predictions

By Brandon Ermer | February 21

In a year full of snubs and controversy, disappointment may be looming

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News

Renowned photographer Jess T. Dugan to speak at AU Tuesday night

By Simin Ma | February 18

Meet the artist whose work explores identity, gender, sexuality and community

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News

‘The Wolves’ brings soccer and female empowerment to the Greenberg Theatre

By Daniella Ignacio | February 14

The play runs Feb.14-16 and features an all-female cast

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Music

Local saxophonist Elijah Easton transforms local restaurant into jazz club

By Miranda Baumann | February 14

 Performance was part of CapitalBop’s monthly showcase of local musicians on Jan. 25 

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Lifestyle

National Museum for Women in the Arts hosts free Community Day

By Clare Mulroy | February 13

Crowds from D.C. and beyond experienced fashion, sculptures and paintings for free

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Lifestyle

“What Men Want” succeeds in entertaining, but leaves more to be desired

By Delilah Harvey | February 9

“Okurrr!” Chuckles rippled throughout the theater as Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) appeared on screen, speaking to her assistant after jumping off her in-home treadmill triumphantly. The scene instantly set the tone for Henson’s sassy, strong-willed character, which was enough to leave audiences ...

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Lifestyle

Kacey Musgraves brings dreamy country-pop to D.C.

By Isabella Goodman | February 8

Concert created a space for love and acceptance at The Anthem on Jan. 24 

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News

‘Kleptocracy’ highlights Russia’s powerful players as they fall and rise to power

By Amelia Nickell | February 8

The funny yet tragic historical timeline unfolds at Arena Stage through Feb. 24

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News

Roy Wood Jr. quenches AU students’ ‘thirst’ for comedy with Tavern performance

By Cordilia James | January 27

“The Daily Show” correspondent talks performing on college campuses, role of comedy in society  

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News

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. to perform at AU on Jan. 26

By Dilpreet Raju | January 24

Student Union Board and Kennedy Political Union will host The Daily Show correspondent on Saturday

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News

Mitski brings the “Be The Cowboy Tour” to the DMV

By Brit Abrams | December 3

Overcoats opened for Mitski at the 9:30 Club on November 17th.

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