Geneseo Dance Ensemble pays tribute to past performers for program anniversary

When considering different ways to tell a story, the first things that come to mind might involve film, literature or even art. The Geneseo Dance Ensemble proved that dance is another compelling way to tell a story from Thursday April 19 to Sunday April 22.

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Percussion Ensemble set to surprise in circus-style concert

Jumping, shouting, even slamming trashcans on the Wadsworth Auditorium stage—the Geneseo Percussion Ensemble is rehearsing for a concert that promises to be anything but traditional.

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Debut album of female rapper diverges from norms of male dominated industry

Belcalis Almanzar—professionally known as Cardi B—is exactly the type of female rapper the music industry needs in the current political climate. While women in the music industry, especially those who rap, are typically unfairly ridiculed, Cardi B’s musical talent cannot be questioned or demeaned.

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Spanish play inspires audience to ponder disparity between ethnic identity, ancestry

Comedic play “La Gringa,” written by playwright Carmen Rivera, explores the journey of a woman facing the meaning of her cultural background for the first time.

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Dance company modifies traditional style with exuberant music, modern choreography

Ballet is a classical form of dance that many recognize to be full of twirls and peaceful music. Dance group Ballet Memphis steps away from that archetype, instead making its performances more modern and entertaining even to those unfamiliar with more basic types of dance.

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Geneseo seniors impact college through art

Some of Geneseo's seniors find ways to enrich their college experience through their art and creativity. 

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Genderqueer guest poet reads works about binaries, abuse

Gephyrophobia is the anxiety disorder characterized by the fear of bridges. Gephyromania is the exact opposite; it means an obsession with bridges.

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Directorial premiere of television actor blends genres of comedy, drama

In Sun Dogs, the directorial debut from “Once Upon a Time” star Jennifer Morrison, there is a compelling narrative that emphasizes the struggle of a young man trying to find his purpose. While some may see a cliché, Morrison does a phenomenal job making this typical plot line shine. 

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Awaited thriller amazes with emotional tension, suspenseful filming techniques

To fans of hit sitcom, “The Office,” John Krasinski is best known for his role as sarcastic salesman Jim Halpert, as well as his directing and producing. Beloved for his wit, Krasinski took the next logical step of directing and starring in the latest post-apocalyptic thriller, A Quiet Place. 

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Annual GREAT Day exhibit represents works from students with various artistic backgrounds

Every year, any Geneseo student is eligible to apply for the “GREAT Battle of the Artists” competition. The competition emphasizes the artistic abilities and talent of students, regardless of their major. 

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Staged reading prompts company to express creative abilities, emotive acting in collective production

What makes theater different than other forms of entertainment is often the collaborative and changeable nature that is inherent in live performance. Audience members in Brodie Hall Black Box Theater saw a staged reading of “Abundance,” by Beth Henley, that captured the essence of what a live performance should be.

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Battle of the Bands

The MacVittie College Union ballroom transformed into a concert venue on the night of Thursday April 5 as seven talented bands and musicians showcased their skills to the Geneseo community in Geneseo Campus Activities Board’s annual Battle of the Bands.

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Minimalist production of romantic narrative emphasizes expertise of musical theater majors

“She Loves Me” brilliantly tells the classic story of two feuding coworkers unknowingly falling in love with each other. 

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Artist Joanna Poag presents delicate ceramic sculptures, distinct drawings focused on structure in Lederer Gallery

One glance at the work of Joanna Poag and it is easy to tell just how much time and thought the artist puts into each clay coil and creative stroke.

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Eclectic live television musical fails to address crucial message of show

With three mainstream movie adaptations and four separate productions on Broadway, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” has had no shortage of interpretations. Despite the show’s obvious prowess, NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live” proved underwhelming. 

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Comedian receives acclaim for his self-depricating, critical humor

When legendary late-night host David Letterman received the 2017 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Oct. 22, he saluted the artists honoring him onstage, including stand-up comedian John Mulaney. Letterman’s words on Mulaney could not have been more accurate: “This is the future of comedy, ladies and gentlemen.”

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Annual poetry slam gives writers expressive space

Poets in the popular imagination are often sulky, solitary creatures who wail in the night, bemoaning their fate. 

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Local Beat: Tough Old Bird

Most songs composed and recorded by the two-brother-band Tough Old Bird begin with rhythmic guitar strumming, sometimes accompanied by a drumbeat, Nathan Corrigan’s harmonica, Matthew Corrigan’s banjo or a soft tambourine.

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Innovative music choice represented in concert featuring student composers

Audience members listened in awe as students and faculty members performed intricate pieces that were each special in their own ways.

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Campus Canvas tackles absence of art programs on-campus

Many Geneseo students may find themselves upset with the lack of the representation of visual art on-campus, but like a lot of art-based Geneseo organizations, Campus Canvas is trying to change that.

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