Turning towards art is not an excuse to become politically ignorant, but history has shown us that art is both a tool and a reprieve, to be used for the political and the personal. During times of nationwide change and political uncertainty like this current moment, prioritizing creation is all the more valuable.
In “Conclave” (2024), the Pope is dead, but mysteries abound. A cardinal’s last meeting with the Pope ends with a resignation request. An unknown cardinal shows up for the conclave. Cardinal Lawrence is left to sort through it all. Spoilers ahead.
Despite the best efforts of its cast, the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club’s production of “Anastasia” was unable to overcome the challenges of its source material.
ZaZa & the Psychedelic Orchestra captivated The Rockwell with a bold performance blending pop, rock and musical theater. With a 17-piece band and unforgettable stage presence, they put on a show that proved they’re destined for greatness.
The Dalí: Disruption and Devotion exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston offers visitors an immersive journey through Dalí’s diverse body of work, showcasing the evolution of his style and his exploration of both spiritual and scientific themes.
On Nov. 3, The Wellesley Widows hosted their Fall Teaser Concert with a special performance from S-Factor, Tufts’ all-male vocal group which centers music from the African diaspora. Students in support...
Although Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s limited series “Monsters” has generated more support for the real-life brothers and encountered increased public pressure to have them released, there are still aspects of the series which reflect poorly on Lyle and Erik Menendez, and are, according to the brothers themselves, inaccurate to their true story.
On Oct. 19, the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, MA held a special one-time screening of the award-winning film “Empire Waist.” Written and directed by Wellesley alum Claire Ayoub ’11, the event also promoted a collaboration with Cashmerette, a body-positive sewing brand.
On the day before Halloween in 2020, The New Yorker magazine published its daily cartoon, and as you might expect, the sketch honored the fast-approaching spooky season.
Crafted by cartoonist Johnny...
sweet93, a rock band from New York, opened their first-ever tour at The Sinclair in Cambridge on Oct. 15 as the opening act for Porches. Prior to the show, sweet93 frontwoman Chloe chatted with The Wellesley News about new music, performing and existential spirals.
