For decades, the legendary Rajko music school in Budapest, Hungary has sought out young talent for its orchestra. This Friday, Sept. 9, the world-famous Rajko Orchestra will bring their show to the John Carroll campus.
Budapest’s Rajko School and Orchestra were founded in 1952 in order to teach young and talented musicians in the style…
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Gypsy Orchestra brings its talent to Cleveland
‘Jumping the Broom’ JCU style
The day a person gets engaged should be as close to perfect as possible. No one wants that special moment to be interrupted by a friend screaming for your attention during the very obvious big moment. No, that would not be ideal at all. Neither does anyone wants to marry into a family completely different…
Hemsworth soars in ‘Thor’
Considering how inherently cheesy Marvel Comics’ Thor is, he seemed to be the ultimate ‘unfilmable’ comic book character.
Yet despite that fact, Kenneth Branagh’s “Thor” brings this character to life as one of the best superhero films I’ve seen.
“Thor” first takes place on Asgard, the Norse version of Olympus.
Here lives the powerful alien…
A Royal Affair: Carroll students react to the royal wedding
Thirty years ago, Charles, Prince of Wales, married Lady Diana Spencer in a ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
The ceremony captured the collective eyes and imaginations of billions of people worldwide.
For an entire generation of people, it was the revitalization of the romantic and mythical nature of the monarchy.
The feelings were…
Blast from the fashion past
With summer right around the corner, summer fashion trends are beginning to surface and they are predicted to be better than ever.
The ‘60s and ‘70s are back in a big way. Bright colors, white ensembles, maxi skirts and long dresses are the must-haves this season. Also, don’t forget denim jeans; cropped, flared wide leg,…
A ‘Beautiful’ blast from the past
If you don’t know why Paul Simon releasing a new album is important, keep reading, but scold yourself later.
If you don’t know why Paul Simon releasing a new album that is as relevant and powerful as anything he has ever done is significant, stop reading: I don’t have enough words left to appropriately admonish…
Wes Craven makes audiences ‘Scream’ again
Any sequel worth its salt must prove itself by changing the game rather than regurgitating the same old mantra.
As rare as it is for any sequel to succeed in this regard, it is even more rare for a fourth film – which is why it seems like most franchises are rebooted before they get…
‘Win, Win’ a must see
There are few movies I see that I would be willing to pay money to see again. “Win, Win” from writer/director Thomas McCarthy, is one movie I would happily pay $10 to see again.
The film manages to be both a heart-warming drama and a laugh-out-loud funny comedy simultaneously.
“Win, Win” centers around Mike Flaherty…
New NFL clothing goes ‘baby’
In recent years, the term “going green” is a verb that has taken action in many aspects of life.
Now it includes eco-friendly athletic clothing for babies.
Fullback Ovie Mughelli of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons’ recently partnered with Origany, an organic clothing line that specializes in making clothes for babies and toddlers.
“The Ovie Mughelli…
Melt expands, looks to future
Success stories in Cleveland have been far and few between in the past few decades.
Many young people who would normally help regenerate the region have taken their talents elsewhere.
Too often, the allure of bright lights and big cities has left the North Coast in a constant rebuilding mode.
The old saying goes that…
Fusion Fest returns
Clevelanders can experience various types of artistic groups as Fusion Fest arrives for its sixth consecutive year.
The performing arts festival brings together Cleveland art groups and presents their new work to the community.
The event begins April 13 at the Cleveland Play House.
The celebration’s lineup was announced last Wednesday, and includes major acts…
Quality science fiction propels ‘Source Code’
Surely, there’s some genius thinking in director Duncan Jones’ “Source Code.” With a plot that combines “Groundhog’s Day” and “Adjustment Bureau,” the film is a deftly-made thriller that establishes a credible knowledge of great science fiction.
The story chronicles the bizarre mission of Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal), who we first meet on a Chicago…
Buy & Benefit: Designers create items for a worthy cause
During what has become one of Japan’s darkest hours, the fashion industry has come forward to lend a generous hand.
Among the various Good Samaritan acts and continuous relief efforts that have taken place in recent weeks since Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, countless fashion labels have taken the initiative to design products that benefit the…
What ‘type’ to wear: Tyra’s tips
Today it is difficult to go shopping and find makeup, clothes, or hair product that match your body type perfectly.
In the fashion world, it seems like new trends arise every day.
Many magazines and websites tell women what they should wear, however, that certain trend may not look the same on different people.
Tyra…
Nagy, Simpson shine as Carroll performs ‘Medea’
As the saying goes, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” If there was ever a woman that could make Hades himself run scared back to the underworld, it’s Medea of Greek mythology.
John Carroll University, under the direction of Karen Gygli, brought Medea and her thirst for vengeance to life on the stage…
‘Where We Begin’ a comfortable, quiet nostalgia
JCU ‘09 alum Sam Brenner releases first album on iTunes
Disturbing theme gives Zack Snyder film a deserving ‘Sucker Punch’
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The New Strokes: Democracy in action
You can do a lot with five years. The Strokes have chosen not to do drugs anymore.
Having moved beyond the stereotypical rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle that was admittedly ruining their music and the band, their new record, “Angles,” sees them reinventing and rediscovering the music that made them rock stars in the first place.…
Beqaj offers clear path for job-seekers to find happiness
For graduating seniors, the question they start hearing around Winter Break from everyone is, “So what will you be doing after school?”
Students’ immediate reaction is usually a scratching of the head as they feel the weight of the “real world” pressing on their shoulders and the ominous realization of graduation quickly becomes the elephant…
Britney hits us baby one more time
On March 29, pop-sensation Britney Spears will be releasing her seventh studio album, “Femme Fatale.”
As a follow-up to 2008’s “Circus,” Spears’ new album is compiled of 12 tracks on the normal edition, and 16 on the deluxe version.
The first single, “Hold It Against Me” was released on Jan. 10, after being leaked online…
A Phiner Bistro masters the art of healthy food and hospitality
While a restaurant with the philosophy of instilling happiness in its customers doesn’t seem like the ideal recipe for success to many, A Phiner Bistro has the perfect elements to give other small restaurant owners a run for their money.
Owner Phiner Dike (pronounced feena deekay) places just as much emphasis on her customers as…
‘Spider-Man’ Broadway musical loses long-time director
After nearly four months of critically planned performances and nine years of rigorous preparation, the Broadway rock musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” has lost its director Julie Taymor.
The Tony-winning director officially left the production due to creative differences with the show’s longtime co-creators/lyricists U2’s Bono (The Edge) and has been replaced by a…
NPR fights against criticism, spending cuts
Imagine getting in the car on the way to work or the store and scanning the radio for the news, but being unable to find it. You scan for the NPR affiliate, but it is missing.
That is the future that 27.5 million NPR listeners could face this time next year, as a cloud of…
Hues of red dominate the fashion radar of Tinseltown
Seeing shades of red at the Oscars
Oscars offer deserving results excluding ‘Inception’ and ‘Black Swan’
Surprisingly, the 83rd Academy Awards night held no sweep this year.
“The King’s Speech” and “Inception” each won four Oscars, with Director Tom Hooper’s royal biopic taking home four of the bigger awards (with picture, director, actor and original screenplay) and Director Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending masterpiece taking the major technical awards (for visual effects, cinematography,…
