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“Emotional Treasures, Emotional Revelations: Socially Engaged Art Project,” brings serendipity to the library

by Lajiere BlakeArtsNovember 18, 2019November 18, 2019

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Stony Brook professor Nobuho Nagasawa of the Department of Art unveiled her latest art project, titled “Emotional Treasures, Emotional Revelations: Socially Engaged Art Project,” in the Central Reading Room of the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library.

Stony Brook Student Analise Buker prepares to release an EP

by Amaya McDonaldArtsNovember 18, 2019November 18, 2019

A Stony Brook University and an aspiring singer, Analise Buker has learned that the best way to follow her dream is without fear. The pop/alternative singer has been performing since the age of five when she made her debut at a school talent show singing “Listen to Your Heart” by Roxette.

Stony Brook University Orchestra keeps up with symphonies from great composers

by Lajiere BlakeArtsNovember 18, 2019November 18, 2019

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Stony Brook University Orchestra performed renditions of Claude Debussy’s “Fetes” from “Trois Nocturnes” and Johannes Brahms’ “Symphony No. 2” led by conductor Susan Deaver at the Staller Center for the Arts. Winner of the 2019 Stony Brook University Undergraduate Concerto Competition, Thomas Lei, was the featured soloist and he performed Aram Khachaturian’s “Concerto for Flute and Orchestra” with the orchestra.

Khalil Ghibran’s “The Prophet” Immortalized on Screen

by Niki NassiriArtsNovember 11, 2019November 11, 2019

The movie “The Prophet,” screened at the Charles B. Wang Center Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 7, celebrates love, freedom and death through a series of visually stunning animated essays.

Gilbert Kalish and Randall Scarlata Perform songs from Schubert’s final year at the Staller Center

by Alek LewisArtsNovember 11, 2019November 11, 2019

Baritone Randall Scarlata and pianist Gilbert Kalish presented “Triumph and Tragedy: Songs from Schubert’s Final Year” at the Staller Center for the Arts Recital Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

A conversation with composer Simon Taufique on “The Interpreters”

by Melissa AzofeifaArts FeaturedNovember 10, 2019November 10, 2019

“The Interpreters” is a documentary that follows the lives of three interpreters in Afghanistan and Iraq. Phillip Morris, Malik and Mujtaba represent over 50,000 local interpreters who helped U.S. soldiers on the ground communicate with locals and gather intel.

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“Sex Education” second season continues to serve irresistible awkwardness

Center for Prevention and Outreach Throws Self-Care Themed First Night Out

“Rare” by Selena Gomez celebrates recovery and self-love

“Dark Waters” delivers powerful message in the exhilarating true story of Rob Bilott

The Emerson String Quartet impresses a Stony Brook audience in a stunning performance of Beethoven and Bartók

“Emotional Treasures, Emotional Revelations: Socially Engaged Art Project,” brings serendipity to the library

Stony Brook Student Analise Buker prepares to release an EP

Stony Brook University Orchestra keeps up with symphonies from great composers

Khalil Ghibran’s “The Prophet” Immortalized on Screen

Gilbert Kalish and Randall Scarlata Perform songs from Schubert’s final year at the Staller Center

A conversation with composer Simon Taufique on “The Interpreters”

Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” is different but still controversial

Bert Kreischer’s “Body Shots” world tour shakes The Paramount with anecdotal hilarity.

November sees the launch of new streaming services Apple TV+ and Disney+

The Art of Science: Selections from the collection hosted by the Simons Center