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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.

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.

Shows like “The Politician” educate viewers on pressing issues through satire

by Xenia GonikbergOpinionsNovember 10, 2019November 10, 2019

While there are elements of high school drama, like cliques and bullying, it also provides insight into the mind of a politician on Capitol Hill

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.

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.