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A&E 2/23/19 4:04pm

‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile:’ a fictional dialogue between Picasso and Einstein

By Moses Glickman

In 1904, before the dawn of their fame, Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein meet in a crowded Paris bar and start arguing. Thus begins Picasso at the Lapin Agile, an absurdist comedy being put on by the Rice Theatre Department.

A&E 2/19/19 10:02pm

Oscars 2019: Predictions for Best Picture, Best Actor and other categories

By Michael VerMeulen

Known as the biggest night in showbiz, the Oscars are an important way for the film industry to celebrate the best work it has to offer.

A&E 2/19/19 9:53pm

Vagina Monologues to take a critical approach

By Christina Tan

“We want you to question us.” The second paragraph of this year’s Vagina Monologues program begins with this bold statement, reflecting a sentiment of critical reflection carried throughout the show.

A&E 2/19/19 9:51pm

New Perceptions: Featuring senior double bass player, Peter Hatch

By Sunny Liu

Peter Hatch’s passion for music feels something like fate. Hatch’s parents, who met in a music store, both sing. His mom plays piano and his dad guitar.

A&E 2/19/19 9:47pm

Rainbow Kitten Surprise spreads love on North American tour

By Sunny Liu

I discovered alternative rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise on accident — a friend queued a few songs on my phone, and the song “First Class” started playing while I was at work.

A&E 2/19/19 9:46pm

The last installment of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ captivates through visuals but falters in plot

By Michael VerMeulen

Dreamworks Animation had a lot of expectations to live up to with the third and final installment in the How to Train Your Dragon series, arguably the most critically acclaimed narrative in their history.

A&E 2/13/19 12:34am

Beirut’s ‘Gallipoli’ disappoints with pastel, unsubstantial tracks

By Max Lin

Indie folk band Beirut has returned after a four year hiatus with “Gallipoli,” a 12-track album.

A&E 2/12/19 9:36pm

Carnegie Medal-winning author Kiese Laymon visits Rice, discusses memoir

By Katelyn Landry

Kiese Laymon admits that he wanted to write a lie. A lie that would have fit neatly into the category of “American memoir.”

A&E 2/12/19 9:32pm

‘Thank u, next’ doesn’t hold back

By Sydney Garrett

Ariana Grande dropped her fifth and newest studio album, “thank u, next,” last Friday. With this release, Grande has found her “next,” and it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. It is, however, delicious pop music with memorable, emotional hooks.

A&E 2/12/19 9:29pm

Connecting Centuries: Featuring senior violinist Cindy Ahn

By Sunny Liu

For Cindy Ahn, music is an opportunity to time travel. She approaches new pieces by diving into the different emotional lives of composers through their creations.

A&E 1/29/19 10:08pm

Stringing Melodies: Featuring senior violinist Marin Osawa

By Sunny Liu

When it comes to playing the violin, Marin Osawa often finds inspiration in non-musical aspects of her life, from artwork to her peers.

A&E 1/29/19 10:02pm

‘Trigger Warning’ redefines activism

By Josiah Jones

“Trigger Warning with Killer Mike” is one of a kind, engaging viewers in its unique documentary-style — a new gold standard has been set.

A&E 1/29/19 9:57pm

VADA professor Natasha Bowdoin’s ‘Sideways to the Sun’ brightens the Moody Center

By Areli Navarro Magallon

The Moody Center for the Arts reopened its doors this past Friday, ushering in a large crowd eager to experience the blossoming of its spring 2019 season.

A&E 1/29/19 9:54pm

‘Step and Screw!’ brings fresh comics to the Menil

By Moses Glickman

The last six panels of the comic are painted large on the walls of the side-gallery. In the center of the room is a small chamber, the entrance (or, as Hancock has playfully scrawled, “In Trent’s”) of which faces away from the gallery’s door; a sort of inner sanctum, it contains the comic’s other thirty-nine panels.

A&E 1/29/19 9:52pm

Toro y Moi warms up January with new album and tour, “Outer Peace”

By Naomi Wentz

Released on Jan. 18, “Outer Peace” stands as Toro y Moi’s best album to date. The first three tracks radiate groovy summer vibes while the rest offer a more downtempo, romantic atmosphere.

A&E 1/25/19 10:20am

Africayé 2019 Preview: Afrofuturism, dance, song and food

By Christina Tan

In a Facebook countdown to Africayé, Mojola Balogun writes, “Though Afrofuturism is rooted in science fiction literature, cinema and art, its message extends to all aspects of black life: express yourself and love yourself.”

A&E 1/22/19 11:09pm

Business & Pleasure: A conversation with Paul Hester

By Christina Tan

“Business & Pleasure: Fifty Years of Photographs by Paul Hester,“ hosted in the Rice Media Center, was packed — Hester later commented to me that it was a good thing the fire marshal didn’t stop by. Fans, former students and fellow colleagues jammed into the space to look at a range of work.

A&E 1/22/19 9:31pm

‘Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD:’ New year, same Future

By Johnny Wang

A wise man once said, “Shoot your shot.” And that’s what hip-hop artist Future does; he shoots his shot, and he shoots it frequently. With seven studio albums, 18 mixtapes and 61 singles, Future drops music like used napkins and hands out features like stale candy on Halloween.

A&E 1/22/19 9:24pm

CAMH brings chaos, intrigue with Cheryl Donegans ‘’GRLZ + VEILS’

By Moses Glickman

Cheryl Donegan’s first American painting exhibition, “GRLZ + VEILS,” is currently showing at the Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston, and you don’t want to miss it.

A&E 1/22/19 9:21pm

Building worlds: Featuring composition major Molly Turner

By Sunny Liu

Molly Turner enjoys improvising piano pieces on the spot, skillfully turning a room into a 1950s jazz club or an 18th century palace ballroom. According to Turner, however, she didn’t “get into” composition until high school.

Arts and Entertainment

‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile:’ a fictional dialogue between Picasso and Einstein

Oscars 2019: Predictions for Best Picture, Best Actor and other categories

Vagina Monologues to take a critical approach

New Perceptions: Featuring senior double bass player, Peter Hatch

Rainbow Kitten Surprise spreads love on North American tour

The last installment of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ captivates through visuals but falters in plot

Beirut’s ‘Gallipoli’ disappoints with pastel, unsubstantial tracks

Carnegie Medal-winning author Kiese Laymon visits Rice, discusses memoir

‘Thank u, next’ doesn’t hold back

Connecting Centuries: Featuring senior violinist Cindy Ahn

Stringing Melodies: Featuring senior violinist Marin Osawa

‘Trigger Warning’ redefines activism

VADA professor Natasha Bowdoin’s ‘Sideways to the Sun’ brightens the Moody Center

‘Step and Screw!’ brings fresh comics to the Menil

Toro y Moi warms up January with new album and tour, “Outer Peace”

Africayé 2019 Preview: Afrofuturism, dance, song and food

Business & Pleasure: A conversation with Paul Hester

‘Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD:’ New year, same Future

CAMH brings chaos, intrigue with Cheryl Donegans ‘’GRLZ + VEILS’

Building worlds: Featuring composition major Molly Turner

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