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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.

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

by Isabelle PanzaArtsNovember 3, 2019November 3, 2019

Kanye West’s new album is nothing short of controversy despite his new apparent lease on life. “Jesus is King” released on Oct. 25.

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

by Alek LewisArtsNovember 3, 2019November 3, 2019

Comedian Bert Kreischer performed his stand-up at the Paramount after the success of his world tour.

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

by Alek LewisArtsNovember 3, 2019November 3, 2019

Two new streaming services will launch this month — Apple TV+ on Nov. 1 and Disney+ on Nov. 12 — with new original exclusive titles. Both are priced under $10 a month.

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

by Amaya McDonaldArtsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

On Oct. 24, the Simons Center Gallery opened “The Art of Science: Selections from the Collection,” a compilation of pieces curated by Lorraine Walsh that highlight the relationship between science and art.

Diwali: Festival of lights illuminates Stony Brook

by Patrick TuminskiArtsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

This Wednesday, the Charles B. Wang Center and the Mattoo Center for India Studies co-hosted a presentation on the famous Diwali Festival of Lights.

“Little Shop of Horrors” Off-Broadway Review: a must-see energetic musical led by Jonathan Groff

by Alek LewisArtsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

“Little Shop of Horrors” Off-Broadway does the impossible by somehow increasing the charm of the musical cult classic, thanks in part to its stars Jonathan Groff, Christian Borle and Tammy Blanchard. The production, which opened Oct. 17 at the Westside Theatre in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen, brings new energy to the 1982 cult classic horror-comedy musical.

“Joker”: A deep dive into the origins of a beloved madman

by Alek LewisArtsOctober 26, 2019October 26, 2019

“Joker,” directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, brings an original and detailed dive into the psyche of Batman’s enigmatic villain, while simultaneously creating one of the most memorable character performances of the last decade.

The Mental Health Comedy tour comes to Stony Brook University

by Alek LewisArtsOctober 26, 2019October 26, 2019

The Mental Health Comedy Tour, hosted by Preston Gitlin and headlined by Joe Matarese, came to the Tabler Arts Center at Stony Brook University on Oct. 17.

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

Festival of Lights Illuminates Stony Brook

“The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star” changed the beauty community for the better

“The Mandalorian” Season one midseason review: Disney Plus’ “Star Wars” hit!

Spring 2020 Brookfest poll voting opened for the student body