Spring Break
Robert McDuffie and Christopher Taylor, on the violin and piano, respectively, gave a virtuosic, emotional performance last night before a chamber house at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. The pair opened the night in the Romantic vein with Beethoven's "Sonata No. (0) comments
When was the last time you heard an artist with an album reaching the top 20 on the Billboard charts with lyrics such as, "Crispy crispy Benjamin Franklin and the doctor, went and had a talk with my boss?" or "He steps right into somebody's fat loogie and everyone who sees him says, 'Ew. (0) comments
What makes a good game a great game? The simple answer? Sound. The long answer? Gunshots, explosions, screams, idle chatter, voice acting and most important of all, music. Music inspires, motivates and immerses the player in whatever the task at hand may be - from fighting a group of invading alien extremists to running from the police or nailing a big trick from that kicker to the rail. (1) comment
"Across the Universe," directed by Julie Taymor, is a musical comprised solely of Beatles songs. The song selection for the film was superb. Whether you like the bubblegum-pop side of The Beatles, or prefer their later, transcendental rock sound, the soundtrack is sure to please. (0) comments
Joni Mitchell is back with new material for the first time in nine years. Her new album, "Shine," hit stores Tuesday and has already deeply affected those who have listened to it. This compact disc is the Mitchell that never was - a singer who decided to return after a claim of retirement only to come back with a vengeance so bitter it oozes out of her lyrics and into her much deeper music. (0) comments
From the creators of Wired magazine and the sponsors of New York City's annual "Wired NextFest" comes the next phase in introducing technology to the masses: "Wired Science." The newest outlet for updating common knowledge in terms of technological advances is already proving to be fascinating and thought-provoking for the future of our world. (0) comments
Sitting snugly at the intersection of routes 31 and 32, found only by following roads that wind through the now-colorful fall trees, is a piece of Connecticut nostalgia that has called Mansfield home for more than 50 years. The Mansfield Drive-in Theatre and Marketplace is one of only two drive-ins left in the state and will continue to fight the tests of time in an age of movie megaplexes and computer downloading. (0) comments