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Around the globe in two hours with Women in World Jazz

(11/05/19 11:00am)

   On Oct. 29, the Women in World Jazz troupe held an event at Cholmondeley’s Coffee House in collaboration with Brandeis’ Hebrew Program. The ensemble consists of five female musicians who travel around the New England area to celebrate and educate the public about different cultures and styles of music from around the world. The group specializies in world jazz, and during the performance, they paid tribute to female composers and vocalists from different eras and countries. The act was broken up into seven stops at some of those countries: Israel, Chile, Japan, South Africa, Cape Verde, Germany and Brazil. Throughout the performances, the members of the group often interacted with the audience by handing out instruments to play, as well as relics from the countries. This interactive and exciting event captivated both students and faculty members and, more importantly, helped showcase respective cultures and diversity on campus. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/11/women-in-world-jazz

Parasite is chaotic, beautiful, elegant and glorious

(11/05/19 11:00am)

  South Korean director Bong Joon Ho’s Palme d’Or winning, Cannes Film Festival title “Parasite,” is as difficult to review as it is a pleasure to watch. The film, which blends family drama, satire and psychological thriller, is so chock-full of surprises that it almost feels like a disservice to rob unwitting readers of the opportunity to view the film unspoiled. But nevertheless, I must digress and shower praise on Bong’s latest offering, which combines its performances, score, cinematography and script to miraculous effect. I promise not to give too many details of this film away.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/11/parasite

Creating a modern fairy tale: A conversation with Olivia Ellson ’21

(11/05/19 11:00am)

Brandeis offers many opportunities for individuals who are interested in theatrical production. Whether you want to pursue performing, directing or working backstage, there is an opportunity for you to shine. Last week, I had the  chance to speak to Olivia Ellson ’21, who wrote the play “Of a Mirror and Its Fragments” which will be performed next weekend, Nov. 8 through 10. Through our conversation, I was able to get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process for this production and get some of Ellson’s, the creator’s, insight about it. 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/11/of-a-mirror-and-its-fragments

Live from Brandeis, it’s the Family Weekend Variety Show!

(10/29/19 10:00am)

   For a lot of students at Brandeis University, college is the first time they leave their homes and the friends they grew up with, and move into a brand new environment. They try out different classes and clubs and participate in all kinds of activities. To showcase the lives of the Brandeis students, the 2019 Family Weekend Variety Show hosted 13 student groups to perform for the community and visiting parents. A combination of improv, music, a cappella, dance and more were showcased last Saturday night, at the event hosted by Dean of Students Jamele Adams, Maryam Chishti ’20 and Arial Nieberding ’20. The Justice had the chance to talk to Rebecca Goldfarb ’21, the student coordinator of the event, about the process of putting on such a massive show and what she learned from being an organizer.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/10/variety-show

Multitalented faculty and staff exhibit artistic creations

(10/29/19 10:00am)

From Oct. 24 to Nov. 17, a collection of artworks created by our very own Brandeis faculty and staff will be exhibited at the Spingold Theater. The JustArts Faculty/Staff Art Exhibition, overseen by the Office of the Arts with help from a committee of staff from across the campus, including  Jennifer Stern (Fine Arts), Maggie McNeely (University Archives), Jessica Tanny (Communications), Ingrid Pabon (arts engagement, Division of Creative Arts), and Ingrid Schorr (arts engagement, the Office of the Arts). The event gives students a chance to learn a different side of the professors and staff that they interact with on a daily basis.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/10/faculty-show

Spotlight on the Rose 10-29-2019

(10/29/19 10:00am)

   Of all the works by Gordon Matta-Clark that are displayed in the Rose Art Museum, one of the pieces that stood out the most to me was a documentary film about FOOD, a restaurant located in SoHo, New York between 1971 and 1974. While it does not involve deconstructing architecture or creating graffiti on the Berlin Wall, it may very well be one of the finest representations of the values that Matta-Clark believed in.

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/10/gordon-food

Yayoi and her dream land

(10/29/19 10:00am)

You’ve seen the photos on Instagram: selfies framed by a bastion of mirrored globes, oblong balloons alight with polka dots, maybe a giant pumpkin whose bulging folds are a garish yellow — Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Rooms have become ubiquitous across the art and social media worlds. In its most recent iteration, “Yayoi Kusama: LOVE IS CALLING” (open through Feb. 7, by advance ticket only), sits in one of the main galleries at the waterfront space of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, accompanied by another show, “Beyond Infinity” (also open through February). 

https://www.thejustice.org/article/2019/10/yayoi