When you really think about it, and really listen to it, and really watch it, it becomes clear that the UConn jazz ensemble's shows are one of the best values in on-campus entertainment. Sagaciously strutting through jazz standards and classics with a refined gait, this student group demonstrates musicianship on levels usually left to the professionals. (0) comments
Hundreds of UConn students were treated to riotous laughter during comedian Steve Hofstetter's routine Thursday evening at the Student Union Theater. It was the 27-year old comedian's first time in Storrs, but Hofstetter is already considered a comedy veteran. (0) comments
"Tonight we're going to cover what it truly means to be independent," said Robbie Jenkins, musician, artist, producer and educator of the music industry, to a small group of UConn students and members of Husky Entertainment Thursday night. Jenkins was at the University of Connecticut to deliver his lecture titled "Independence in Today's Music Industry. (1) comment
Over the last few years, some of the most acclaimed living jazz artists have flocked to perform at UConn. Most recently, artists like Wynton Marsalis, John Scofield, Dave Holland and Sun Ra have entertained on the stages of the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts and von der Mehden Recital Hall. (0) comments
Beginning tonight with a performance by renowned cellist Jeffrey Solow, the UConn Department of Music and the Community School of the Arts will sponsor a cello festival. The festival is designed for professional, college and student cellists. Solow will be the featured clinician for Saturday's master classes, Mary Lou Rylands will be a guest clinician and UConn cello professor Kangho Lee will join her at the festival's Saturday night concert. (0) comments
People enter into rehab to resolve personal issues. These issues can include, but aren't limited to, drug and alcohol problems and psychological demons. Anyone who keeps track of the latest Hollywood gossip knows that many celebrities frequently undergo rehabilitation treatments, checking in and out of them like it's their job. (0) comments