Interview with Rasheed Peters ’20, Anna Bartusis ’20 and Ashley Young ’22
This week, justArts&Culture spoke with Rasheed Peters ’20, Anna Bartusis ’20 and Ashley Young ’22, members of the FA 17B: Printmaking: Silkscreen class.
Spotlight on the Rose 12/10/2019
The way this piece was presented looked like a tent. It brought back fond summer memories like hanging out with my friends on a warm and clear evening or sitting around a campfire singing, laughing and making s’mores.
‘Eurydice’ challenges the role of gender in storytelling
The damsel in distress, the cold villainess and the femme fatale: these are all popular tropes that female characters tend to fall into. Rarely do we see a nuanced role for women because most stories are not told by women. This made Eurydice a breath of fresh air.
Will you have some tea with C2B?
The Club Cantonese @ Brandeis presented their annual culture show on Friday in Levin Ballroom. The theme of this year’s culture show was “Tsum Zao Seoi Yuet,” which means “looking for Cantonese Culture through time” in Cantonese.
Undergraduates showcase moving music
While I did not expect to be startled by drums, or even absolutely enthralled by the concert, what was most unexpected was the realization that the action of simply attending a concert would have the profound effect of preserving someone’s legacy.
‘Nutcracker’ is ready for Christmas
The Brandeis Ballet Club performed its fourth annual production of The Nutcracker last Saturday and Sunday in the Carl J. Shapiro Campus Center Theater.
‘Little Women’: delightful and astonishing
“Little Women” is a powerful story and this production brought that power to our campus. It was a very good choice of musical for the UTC, and I can’t imagine a better production staff and cast.
What we talk about when we talk about history: A conversation with Pascale Florestal
This week, justArts&Culture spoke with Pascale Florestal, the director of “We Are Proud to Present a Presentation about the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915.”
Behind the scenes of ‘Shtisel’
On Oct. 29, I received a Branda notification that said some of the actors from “Shtisel” would be coming to Brandeis on Nov. 21. I practically jumped out of my chair and immediately got tickets.
Once upon a time at ‘Mela’
The Brandeis South Asian Student Association hosted their 18th annual “Mela,” a show that has brought members of the Brandeis community together since 2001.
JustArts Spotlight on the faculty/staff art exhibition 11/26/2019
The bouquet in “Utah Bride and Baby” is not at its prime, but carries marks of time. It’s not only about the beginnings of new chapters of life, but also how far we have come and what a beautiful journey it has been.
Interview with Anna Cass
This week, justArts&Culture spoke with Anna Cass ’21, a member of the TBA Improv and Sketch Comedy, about the “Judges vs. Owls: TBA and Bad Grammar’s 4th Annual Joint Show” on Nov. 13.
JustArts Spotlight On The Faculty/Staff Art exhibition 2019 11/19/2019
At the end of the conversation, right before I moved on, he offered me a blue bird that moves up and down like it’s flying, which he made during our fifteen minutes of conversation.
Interactive show proves ‘brilliant’
Overall, I enjoyed this play. It was entertaining and fun, yet thought -provoking at the same time.
The Mystic Light In Poetry
This event exceeded my expectations of a biographic lecture on a well-loved poet, and enlightened me on the many layers of religious history and spiritual exploration in Bialik’s poetry.
Students take a ‘trip’ to Bangkok
SEAC remains an important aspect to our student life by hosting events which are dedicated to showcase Southeast Asian culture and its beautiful traditions.
Deis can ‘Dance to Dream’
Dancers of the Adagio Dance Company created a beautiful, fantastic dreamworld for audience last Thursday. This was the first time I attended a Brandeis dance show, but this show impressed me more than I would have ever imagined.
Bringing ‘Night for Africa’ to life: A conversation with BASO
“Night for Africa” is important, because it represents a part of the Brandeis community that does not always get the representation it deserves. It is great that BASO can help share the beauty of Africa with Brandeis.
Fall Flex rocks Usdan
On Nov. 12, Campus Activity Board hosted their annual Fall Flex concert. The concert featured performances by DJ Ekenomics, Social House, Sage the Gemini and Cash Cash.
‘Unforgotten Songs’ addresses history that should not be forgot
Through music, Eissenberg, Gamin Kang and the “MusicUnitesUS” project hopes to bring attention to this unforgotten history and provoke a peaceful future from there.
Understanding ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ in a positive light
Health, Wellness and Adult Skills
Life in a Suitcase: Bouchra
Women’s basketball off to best start in 10 years
Following a rough start to the season, swimming and diving starts to look up