by Sara Carr in Arts & Society
Zach Galfianakis' off-color and meandering performance will more than likely be marred by controversy over a few jokes that left this reviewer and several other audience members with a bitter taste in their mouth, namely his use of the n----- word as well as his liberal use of the c--- word.
by Samantha Blee in Arts & Society
If you were not one of the lucky ticket owners to hold an indoor seat at the Merriweather Pavilion in Columbia last Tuesday, you were probably sprawling blankets and towels across the lawn with your fingers crossed in hopes of a rainless evening.
But the hovering threat of bad weather didn't stop the crowd from anxiously awaiting their reason for braving the cloudy evening - Kings of Leon would soon be performing for this dedicated crowd, with or without the rain.
by Meghan Hole in Arts & Society
When the words "tiny animals" come to mind, what do we usually think of? Little rodents, small birds, kittens, and all those other cute and fuzzy things. But what if that was a band name? In actuality, it is.
The band that calls themselves Tiny Animals hails from New York City.
by Donald Vincent in Arts & Society
Shawn Corey Carter is the best rapper to ever grace a microphone (non-debatable issue); and with his latest installment to his 11-album career, he is still schooling the younger cats in the rap game.
Jay-Z was born on Dec. 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Because of his being born and raised by the streets, listeners can paint vivid images of what life was like for him in the slums.
by Sara Carr in Arts & Society
Loyola continues its four-year partnership with the Greater Baltimore Youth Orchestra. The orchestra, which is entering its 32nd year, consists of three ensembles: the symphonic, the intermediate, and the beginners. The orchestra is in residence with Loyola as they practice at our Timonium campus, and they will be performing at the Evergreen campus in the beginning of November, with the tentative date of Nov.
by Sara Carr in Arts & Society
"9" continues the trend toward animation geared for adults. It's loaded with action, political messages, and a post-apocalyptic milieu that would send Mickey Mouse running for the hills.
All of this under the direction of Shane Acker, a new director brimming with ambition that becomes abundantly clear with each mind-bending frame of "9.
by Alexandra Kahrer in Arts & Society
Regina Spektor's much-anticipated third studio album, Far, has been well received by fans and new listeners alike. Her previous album, Begin to Hope, includes her hit single, "Fidelity," which allowed Spektor to break through into the pop genre and become mainstream.
