Erik Schlicht, a theater major at the University of Rhode Island, is obtaining a Fine Arts degree in defiance of the common idea that it is a waste of time. Schlicht gave a Ted Talk on Feb. 10 titled “The Myth of the Starving Artist,” in which he challenges the idea that getting an arts…
Nearly a decade after stunning audiences with his first stop-motion adventure, writer and director Wes Anderson returns to the intricate form with “Isle of Dogs.” Filled with his signature humor and witty dialogue, the film proves to be another meticulously constructed delight from the modern auteur. Set 20 years in the future in the Japanese…
Photo by Kayla Michaud |CIGAR| Saturday, March 3 Cole Swindell performed at the Ryan center along with his opening acts Chirs Janson and Lauren Alaina. On his “Reasons to Drink” 2018 Tour, country singer and songwriter, Cole Swindell made a stop at The Ryan Center this past Saturday night. He had fans of all…
Photo courtesy of Kevin Winter | Frances-McDormand invites her female peer actors directors and writers to stand in unison during her acceptance speech for Best Actress The 90th Academy Awards were filled with numerous surprises, wins and many immortalized moments, this past Sunday. Before talking about the nominations, it’s most important to talk about a few…
The University of Rhode Island and the Department of Music welcomed the performers of the Tenderloin Opera Company to the main lounge of the Hillside Hall Dormitory as part of the “Real Conversation Series” last Wednesday, Feb. 28. A Providence-based homeless advocacy music and theater group, the group was led by URI faculty members Dr….
Photo by Autumn Walter|CIGAR| Students interact with a variety of media involved in the show, creating an immersive experience. The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) allows artists to submit their artwork for a chance to receive a grant. Every year the council evaluates a plethora of submissions from that fall under one…
Photo by Kayla Michaud |CIGAR| Actors pose after a great performance The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department has done it once again with their Spring production of William Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure.” As I walked into J Studio I immediately had a feel for the play, just based on the set. It had a…
Photo by Jourdan Miller |CIGAR| Jair performing his original music during his DJ set. This past Friday night, Feb. 23, the Musician’s Guild held a hip-hop concert in the Memorial Union on campus. The concert featured four main performances from Jair, Oceans Music Group, Mari Geti and Hamad. The University of Rhode Island Musicians’ Guild is…
Photo by Kayla Michaud |CIGAR| Performers in play start conversations with audience on and off stage. In recent years, the opioid addiction has become an increasing epidemic within the United States, and the state of Rhode Island in particular. Despite the ongoing crisis, it can be tough for people to have a conversation about opioid…
As if they weren’t already sucking up everyone’s free time or dominating competing streaming services, this past Tuesday Netflix announced a major boost of “original” content coming in 2018. Media mogul and Netflix CFO, David Wells, announced the company’s plan while speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 27….