‘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 TBA Improv and Sketch Comedy
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.
‘Oy!’ will make your zayde laugh
I’ll leave you with a quote from everyone’s Russian bubbe, Rhoda Wikoff: “People will always respect you if your SHOES and your HANDBAG match!!”
Interview with Joon Cha
This week, justArts&Culture spoke with Joon Cha ’20, the president of the Brandeis Korean Student Association, about the “Pojangmanch” street food tent that the club hosted on Nov. 1.
JustArts Spotlight On The Faculty/Staff Art Exhibition 11/11/2019
Just like the baseball bat that is still sitting in my house, the concertina lives beyond its own time as a piece of art.
Interview with Adam Fleishaker ’21
This week, justArts&Culture spoke with Adam Fleishaker ’21, a tenor and publicist of Proscenium, about the a cappella club’s ProSCREAMium 2019 event held on Nov. 1.
Spotlight on the Faculty/Staff Art Exhibition 2019
Your professors might be some of the best in their academic field, but do you know that they are also experts in painting, knitting and graphic design?
Washington Post ‘TikTok guy’ speaks to Journalism department
‘We need a resolution’
Reckoning with post-pandemic high school nostalgia
For transgender student-athletes, new policy is more than just rules and guidelines
TAMID club brings co-founder of Israeli startup