By Miriam Trujillo The Catholic University drama department presented a fully staged version of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest this past weekend. The audience could tell that they were in for a lighthearted treat as soon as they walked into the theatre: A group of actors was gathered around the onstage piano, singing Read More …
By Bridie Bryant Director Damien Chazelle gives the world “First Man” which tells the extraordinary story of Neil Armstrong’s path to the moon. On July 20, 1969, 500 million people watched 39-year-old Neil Armstrong walk on the moon and heard the iconic words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” In “First Read More …
Courtesy of wtop.com By Brittany Young Every fall, the Washington National Opera company partners with the Washington Nationals baseball team to present a unique event, “Opera in the Outfield,” which features an opera displayed on the high-definition NatsHD scoreboard at Nationals Park. This family-friendly night draws a large crowd each year. This free event Read More …
By Miriam Trujillo Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest is coming to the Catholic University this Thursday October 4 through Sunday October 7. For the past few weeks, Hartke Theatre has been a hothouse of comedy, gossip, and absurd love stories, as Earnest’s cast has gotten into character and learned how to best put on Read More …
By Katie Ward Catholic University students, having spent long weeks volunteering for Maryland independent Senate candidate Neal Simon, had a chance to relax while attending a free concert performed by Isaac Slade, the lead singer of The Fray. The concert, held Monday, September 24 at music venue Gypsy Sally’s in Georgetown, came as election day Read More …
By Catherine O’Grady Yet again, John Legend proves that there is no stage he can’t control. Two weeks ago, John Legend received his first Emmy for his role as producer in the televised rendition of “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, a subsect of the larger Emmy awards which Read More …
By Abby Anderko Over 800 Catholic University students attended Program Board’s Capitol Fest 2018, this past Saturday night. This is the first year Program Board has broken from tradition of having a live performance for Capital Fest. Instead they opted to Glow Campus, an event host company for a concert like experience. This glow concert Read More …
By Katrina Auza and Daniela Cortes Paul McCartney is back and better than ever with his new album “Egypt Station”. It’s been five years since McCartney has come out with another solo album and people are excited. . With a spunky and nostalgic sound, McCartney reminiscences his past friendships, relationships, and drug use . Not only Read More …
By Jared Prenda “No matter where life takes me, find me with a smile/ Pursuit to be happy, only laughing like a child.” This quote from Mac Miller, born Malcolm James McCormick, from his song The Best Day Ever is fitting to describe his life. Miller passed away on Friday, September 7 at the age Read More …
By Brittany Sterling Young Arts and Entertainment Writer This summer I was given the unique opportunity of attending two classical music festivals in Europe – the Vienna Summer Music Festival and Music Academy International in Trentino, Italy. Going into this experience, I somewhat knew what to expect from Music Academy, as I had attended it Read More …