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Arts and Entertainment

A&E 4/2/19 10:31pm

‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP’ shows Billie Eilish’s emerging talent in full force

By Christina Tan

Slurping noises introduce pop artist Billie Eilish’s new and first album, “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” Giggles are accompanied by Eilish stating “I have taken out my Invisalign, and … this is the album.”

A&E 4/2/19 10:28pm

Ali Wong flashes Houston on her Milk & Money Tour

By Sunny Liu

After rising to fame with her Netflix stand-up specials Baby Cobra (2016) and Hard-Knock Wife (2018), writer and comedian Ali Wong took Houston on in her sold out 2019 Milk & Money Tour.

A&E 4/2/19 10:26pm

‘Inside’ transforms Inferno into an intimate womb

By Moses Glickman

Across the Sewall courtyard, “Inside,” a piece by architecture student Belle Carroll, appears deeply surreal, interrupting the brick and metal grating of the exterior wall with an emanation of pink light.

A&E 4/2/19 10:24pm

Rondelet on a budget

By Katelyn Landry

Rondelet is this weekend and since you’re already coughing up 20 bucks for each ticket, here are some ways to spare your wallet from further damage in the name of your totally cute outfit.

A&E 3/26/19 11:38pm

Style for Saturday: Beer Bike Fashion Tips

By Christina Tan

Beer Bike is a full-blown cultural phenomenon, and with that comes a diversity of choices for style. But when forced to wear the same shirt as 300 of your friends, setting yourself apart with a unique look on Beer Bike morning can seem difficult.

A&E 3/26/19 10:10pm

Archi-Arts transforms Anderson Hall with student art, performances

By Christina Tan

On Saturday, Anderson Hall transformed into a makeshift gallery and exhibition space with dangling foam photos, a large-scale installation and dozens of works of student art.

A&E 3/26/19 10:09pm

The future of hip-hop and R&B is female. Here’s who you should be listening to.

By Christina Tan

Since its conception in 2007, hip-hop magazine XXL’s “Freshman List,” which showcases rising stars in hip-hop, has featured six women out of 112 features.

A&E 3/21/19 3:22pm

Baker Shakespeare to host ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

By Katelyn Landry

For nearly half a century, Baker Shakespeare has been a staple of Rice’s theatre community and an endearing tradition for Baker College. In addition, Baker Shakespeare is an intensely collaborative production with the Houston theatre community, providing an immersive and fun experience for thespians and Shakespeare enthusiasts from far beyond the hedges.

A&E 3/19/19 11:36pm

Museum of Fine Arts’ ‘Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art’ immerses viewers

By Naomi Wentz

Vincent Van Gogh is arguably one of the most iconic artists of the 19th century, although his work wasn’t fully appreciated until after his death.

A&E 3/19/19 9:21pm

‘At least i have you, egg.’ brings whimsical student art to the Media Center

By Christina Tan

A series of illustrations drawn onto eggs have replaced the old film advertisements that typically line the walls of the Rice Media Center. They provide a quirky first impression for visitors and serve as the introduction to “At least i have you, egg.”, the 2019 Mavis C. Pitman Exhibition.

A&E 3/19/19 9:18pm

The best and worst of South by Southwest 2019

By Lavina Kalwani

South by Southwest is confusing, exciting, draining and inspiring — usually all at once. The film, music, interactive media and comedy festival takes place each spring in Austin. Staff writer Lavina Kalwani gives her take on the best and worst of South by Southwest 2019.

A&E 3/19/19 9:16pm

Insomnia Gallery celebrates local women artists with ‘She’s Real Gone’

By Katelyn Landry

Insomnia Gallery took International Women’s Day beyond hashtags and Snapchat filters by presenting a special art exhibition highlighting the work of local women artists.

A&E 3/19/19 9:10pm

Us makes horror a relatable experience

By Ryan Lee

As a general rule, I normally avoid watching trailers because there is nothing quite like walking into a film and just letting everything about it take me by surprise. I would recommend that for a horror film like Jordan Peele’s Us, because the horror comes from the element of surprise.

A&E 3/19/19 9:08pm

Conversations with The Daily Show correspondents

By Lavina Kalwani

Roy Wood Jr. and Jaboukie Young-White are correspondents for the self proclaimed “World’s Fakest News Team,” The Daily Show. Wood has served as a correspondent for this late night news satire show since 2015 and often tackles race-related issues.

A&E 3/19/19 9:05pm

Storytelling flaws bring down ‘Captain Marvel’’s charm

By Michael VerMeulen

Now the most monetarily successful movie franchise of all time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has turned characters once known only to hardcore comic book fans into silver screen icons popular all over the world.

A&E 3/5/19 11:28pm

When I Get Home: A masterful, artistic ode to Houston

By Christina Tan

Contemporary rhythm and blues artist Solange Knowles incorporates live album experiences, challenging the notion that music is a medium made only for passive listening.

A&E 3/5/19 10:16pm

To the Beat: Featuring senior percussionist and math major Sophia Zorek

By Sunny Liu

In the percussion practice room at Shepherd, Sophia Zorek taps out a few notes on the marimba, its tones resonating from the wooden bars in soft, precise patterns. Zorek says she immediately fell in love with percussion in middle school.

A&E 3/5/19 10:15pm

CAMH Presents ‘Shapeshifters’: Art imbued with teen spirit

By Katelyn Landry

In a generation where digital interconnectedness is religion and where the Parkland tragedy is reality, versatility of mind, body and heart is less of a skill to put on your resume and more of a superpower.

A&E 3/5/19 10:14pm

Sally Mann depicts intimate and haunting portraits of southern life in ‘A Thousand Crossings’

By Naomi Wentz

Southern life and traditions are important to the many residents of the lower U.S., but the rich experiences that are cultivated in that region often conflict with its tragic history.

A&E 3/5/19 10:13pm

Weezer’s ‘Black Album’ takes a darker turn with new sounds

By James Karroum

Weezer is officially “back in black;” Weezer (Black Album) is the rock band’s long-awaited 13th studio album and sixth eponymous, color-coded album.

Arts and Entertainment

‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP’ shows Billie Eilish’s emerging talent in full force

Ali Wong flashes Houston on her Milk & Money Tour

‘Inside’ transforms Inferno into an intimate womb

Rondelet on a budget

Style for Saturday: Beer Bike Fashion Tips

Archi-Arts transforms Anderson Hall with student art, performances

The future of hip-hop and R&B is female. Here’s who you should be listening to.

Baker Shakespeare to host ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Museum of Fine Arts’ ‘Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art’ immerses viewers

‘At least i have you, egg.’ brings whimsical student art to the Media Center

The best and worst of South by Southwest 2019

Insomnia Gallery celebrates local women artists with ‘She’s Real Gone’

Us makes horror a relatable experience

Conversations with The Daily Show correspondents

Storytelling flaws bring down ‘Captain Marvel’’s charm

When I Get Home: A masterful, artistic ode to Houston

To the Beat: Featuring senior percussionist and math major Sophia Zorek

CAMH Presents ‘Shapeshifters’: Art imbued with teen spirit

Sally Mann depicts intimate and haunting portraits of southern life in ‘A Thousand Crossings’

Weezer’s ‘Black Album’ takes a darker turn with new sounds

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