Spring Break
Have you ever contemplated the effects art has had on war, or how art may open paths for thoughts and actions? In Robin Adèle Greeley's first book, "Surrealism and the Spanish Civil War," she addressed these questions with her own answers. Greeley spoke to a crowd of about 13 interested and devoted enthusiasts yesterday at the UConn Co-Op. (0) comments
While traveling on his 40-week annual tour, comedian Spanky visited the Student Union Theatre, Thursday at 7 p.m. Spanky began his career in 1985. He is a native of Texas who has traveled to all 50 states. He's been featured in television shows such as, "Profiler," "The Late Show" and "ER. (0) comments
Geoffrey Chaucer may have died over 600 years ago, but his greatest literary contribution, "The Canterbury Tales," continues to be celebrated today, as seen at UConn Thursday evening. Marilyn Nelson, Connecticut's Poet Laureate and a UConn Emeritus Professor of English, was given a warm welcome back to UConn as she read excerpts from her 2005 book "The Cachoeira Tales," a modern African-American interpretation of Chaucer's work. (0) comments
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is set to take a trip down memory lane as The Coasters, Herb Reed and The Platters and The Original Drifters bring their authentic rock of the 50s and 60s era to Storrs. The set starts off with The Coasters, who originally formed in 1955. (0) comments
A third grade staple, the leggings, are back - for better or for worse? The skintight pant is noted as a "Trendwatch," item on saksfifthavenue.com. Traditionally worn underneath an oversized sweater with a pair of flats as seen on "Saved By The Bell," the spandex pant has made a come back, but not as a lone pant. (0) comments
The Marching Band may be the Pride of Connecticut, but it is not UConn's only band. Of the many different types of bands, the Wind Ensemble is the most diverse and versatile. Wind Ensembles include wind, brass, percussion and string instruments and vary widely in size depending on what kind of music they play. (0) comments
It has inspired the creation of a slasher series starring a guy in a hockey mask, numerous remakes of the film "Freaky Friday" and irrational superstitions about black cats, full moons and witch craft. It is Friday the 13th, a relatively rare event that incites paraskavedekatriaphobia, a specialized form of triskaidekaphobia, fear of the number 13 and legends of dark and mysterious occurrences. (0) comments