By Bendik Sorensen Staff Writer Alexandra Zampelli, a senior Fine Arts major, is holding her senior thesis exhibition in the SAL Gallery in Hillwood Commons from Nov. 17 through the 23. Her show, “Anthony St.,” is based on street art, inspired by the likes of Banksy, and Shepard Fairey, who…
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By Jill Borowski Staff Writer LIU Post class of ‘72 alumnus, Lynn Roseman Carr, self- published a book titled “Shouldn’t Dating Be Easier?” this past August. This is the first book written by Carr, who was born and raised in Jericho, Long Island, and currently lives in Pennsylvania. The book compiles interviews…
By Michael Themistocleos Staff Writer To promote the film “Horrible Bosses 2,” Warner Brothers held a conference call on Nov. 10 with universities across the country to talk to actors Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis. Warner Brothers’ press allowed students to ask questions regarding the film. “Horrible Bosses,”…
By Jill Borowski Staff Writer On Nov. 4 – 9, Nassau Coliseum featured Disney’s “Frozen on Ice,” an ice show inspired by the popular animated Disney film “Frozen” (2013). This Disney show has something for everyone, even college students. The Disney movie features the strong bond between two sisters —…
By Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Sept. 8 – Nov. 15 • Exhibit: Color and Time, Paintings by Roy Newell, 1956 – 2000. Exhibit: Changing New York, Photographs by Berenice Abbott, 1935-1938. Steinberg Museum of Art, Hillwood Commons, 2nd Floor. Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Thursdays…
By Potoula Anagnostakos Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor This past weekend, Post Theatre Company brought their production of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award winning musical, “RENT,” to our campus’ Little Theatre. Based loosely on Puccini’s “La Boheme,” this Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical is centered on a group of destitute bohemian artists struggling…
By Alyssa Seidman Co-Editor-in-Chief Behind a dressing room door backstage at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, comedian and former Tonight Show host Mr. Jay Leno, decked in denim and a white t-shirt, prepared for his stand-up act. Leno was the headlining performer for the annual Gala on Saturday,…
By Jill Borowski Staff Writer During this time of year, scary movies are shown on television and in movie theaters across the country, but why the piqued interest in horror films? Is it the thrill of that edge-of-your-seat ambiance they provide? Or do people just enjoy getting scared? There is no…
By Pete Barell Arts & Entertainment Editor Senior Art Education major Danielle Savarese’s art show “Exposed” was held from Oct. 27 through Nov. 1 in the Hillwood Student Art League Gallery. The reception was held on Oct. 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dozens of pieces by the artist…
By Bryan Stengel Staff Writer On Nov. 10, a box set of unreleased Bob Dylan lyrics will come to life in the album titled “Lost On the River: The New Basement Tapes.” About a year ago, musician and producer T-Bone Burnett received a message from the legendary folk-singer’s publisher, asking…