War Horse gallops past all preconceptions of theater
The fall season opener for The Fox saw the Egyptian theater transformed into the English countryside and war trenches of France in the large-scale adaptation of War Horse (Sept. 25 - 30).
Entertainment
Global Vibes China: Homegrown social media allows voice of citizens to be heard
In an age where social media has become so enormously influential in day to day life, it is easy to think of websites frequented by Americans, such as Facebook and Twitter, as completely dominating the market on a global scale.
Wallflower blossoms with help from cast, score
In the modern world of cinema, it is rare to find a film based on a novel where the director is also the original author of that novel.
James offers intimate listening of music, stories
On Wednesday, Sept. 19, piano-based singer/songwriter Brendan James brought his Nightlife Tour to Midtown, playing both old and new songs to a captivated but quaint crowd at Vinyl on West Peachtree.
Despite cast’s potential thriller fails to scare, entertain
Originally set for release in April 2012, House at the End of the Street has been held until now, perhaps to cash in on star Jennifer Lawrence’s Hunger Games fame or maybe just because it’s now that time of year for scary movies
Ben Folds Five returns to spotlight after decade on hiatus
This past Tuesday at The Tabernacle, the 90’s alternative indie rock trio Ben Folds Five (BFF) reunited for the first time in Atlanta since their late ’90s concert at Tech.
A Guide to Music Midtown
After a six-year hiatus and one-day reinstatement in 2011, Music Midtown is coming back to Atlanta next weekend for two full days. It will be jam-packed with performances from fifteen diverse bands and solo artists currently topping the industry’s charts.
A Guide to CounterPoint Music Festival
Coming up in two weekends is Counter.Point Festival, a first-of-its-kind electronic music festival. It will take place on Sept. 28, 29 and 30 in Fairburn, Ga., 30 miles southwest of Tech. Featuring a line-up of some of the biggest electronic music artists of today, Counter.Point has exceeded expectations for a first-time show during the run up to the festival.
Food and art collide at local gallery’s latest photo exhibition
On Thursday, Sept. 19, Jackson Fine Art Atlanta hosted an opening reception event commencing two new fall exhibitions. The art gallery began hosting photographs from Todd Selby and Matthew Pillsbury, both from New York City.
Global Vibes Canada: Sitcom depicts intercultural challenges
As if Justin Bieber was just not big enough, Canada has once again shown that it is no beginner when it comes to producing entertainment.
Intimate setting enhances story of war and love
There are moments in our life when time stands still—when a life-changing event causes us to look at priorities anew.
Junot Díaz furthers canon with short stories
This Is How You Lose Her is Junot Díaz’s second collection of short stories and the third book of his writing career.
Veteran band flops with new album
After 16 months of recording, the Charleston-based indie group Band of Horses released their new album Mirage Rock on Sept. 18, with much anticipation from critics and fans around the globe.
James discusses inspiration behind most recent album
It has been over two years since his last album release, but Brendan James is officially back and more impassioned than ever to have his...
Only half of King and I pair entertains
Rogers and Hammerstein’s landmark musical, The King and I, entertains audiences for a limited time at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The culture clash story may entertain diehard fans, but neophytes may find it too simple. This problem is only magnified by the lackluster portrayal of one of the main characters. However, the other lead shined with an impressive voice and great delivery.
Words cannot express romance despite experienced cast
The first few weeks after the big-budgeted and action-packed summer blockbuster season can be a bit underwhelming in terms of content, and no film illustrates this fact better than The Words, released on Sept. 7. This drama, focusing on the consequences of a single lie and the lives that are changed as a result, promises to weave a tale of deception and heartache. It ultimately fails to leave much of an impression despite its experienced cast and intriguing premise.
Global Vibes South Africa: Kwaito gives voice to freedom
Kwaito, a developing musical trend in South Africa and Namibia, seems to have taken the teenage 21st century world by storm. It is a simple style of house music, combined with soul and some African tribal beats.
FOX Tuesday brings new faces to comedy
This past Friday, Tech and Georgia State students alike were invited to a private screening of the “New FOX Tuesday” at the 14th Street Playhouse. Hosted by FOX and Xfinity, the premiere episodes of two new FOX comedy series—Ben and Kate and The Mindy Project—debuted and did not disappoint. The added bonus of trivia prizes, free gift bags and endless pizza for all in attendance did not hurt the popularity of the event in the slightest.