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Washington Square News

Arts

Ali Ahn, Leighton Bryan, and Elise Kibler, left to right, in “The Heidi Chronicles.”

Star-studded ‘Heidi’ examines feminism

Joseph C. Myers, Contributing Writer April 16, 2015
In the Broadway revival production of "The Heidi Chronicles," the play addresses societal pressures that women in the 1960s-1980s faced when attempting to balance motherhood and having a career.
Mike Prussack, center, is an LS freshman in the folk-rock band, Fiscal Cliff.

Freshman frontman talks rock, future

Kieran Graulich, Staff Writer April 16, 2015
As a part of the New Jersey rock band Fiscal Cliff, LS freshman Mike Prussack spoke with WSN to discuss the band's rock inspirations and the possibility of releasing a full-length in the near future.
The High Line extended another four blocks last fall, bringing its total distance to roughly a mile and a half.

Staff Recommendations: Spring spots

WSN Staff April 15, 2015
With the weather becoming nicer and spring occurring, New York City presents a myriad of places to enjoy the warmer weather in. The WSN staff recommends spring spots to visit throughout the season.
Alicia Vikander stars as Ava in “Ex Machina.”

‘Ex Machina’ takes serious look at AI

Zach Martin, Staff Writer April 15, 2015
Alex Garland's new sci-fi thriller, "Ex Machina," ultimately avoids clichés through unexpected, clever plot twists.
Aziza Barnes, Chinaza Uche and Tori Khalil, left to right, in “Daily Life Everlasting.”

Play exciting though chaotic

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer April 15, 2015
The Witness Relocation’s production of "Daily Life Everlasting" is a theatrical experience that energetically begins before the audience even enters the Ellen Stewart Theater.
The 2015 Tribeca Film Festival lasts from April 15-26.

Tribeca Film Festival hosts range of events

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer April 15, 2015
The Tribeca Film Festival is starting on April 15 and will include 101 features and 60 short films. This year, the festival will give a platform for underrepresented voices in film, such as how women directed 25% of the films for this year's edition.
The Brooklyn folk-pop duo Oh Honey is known for their 2013 hit song “Be Okay.”

Brooklyn band talks first headlining tour

Rachel A.G. Gilman, Staff Writer April 14, 2015
The Brooklyn-based folk pop duo, Oh Honey, will be performing at The Studio at Webster Hall on April 15. Mitchy Collins and Danielle Bouchard of Oh Honey discussed the forthcoming headlining tour with WSN.
The theatrical poster of Song From the Forest.

Film plays audiences ‘Song from the Forest’

Carter Glace, Staff Writer April 13, 2015
Michael Obert details the life of Louis Sarno, a member of the the Bayaka Pygmies, in his new film, "Song from the Forest."
The “Hip-Hop Revolution” photography exhibit runs until Sept. 13.

Photography exhibit showcases hip-hop’s early days

Talia Milavetz, Contributing Writer April 13, 2015
Currently on display at the Museum of the City of New York, “Hip-Hop Revolution: Photographs by Janette Beckman, Joe Conzo and Martha Cooper” illuminates the evolution of hip-hop from its beginnings to this day.
Art-ivism Issue

Art-ivism Issue

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor April 9, 2015

  As progressive as today’s society appears to be, spaces about stigmatized issues like mental health, racial injustices, LGBTQ rights or the unequal representation...

Clockwise from top left, photo courtesy of Piotr Uklański, Skarstedt Gallery, Janette Beckman, Hauser & Wirth.

Staff Recommendations: Spring art shows

WSN Staff April 8, 2015
The WSN staff recommends new art exhibitions for spring 2015, including "Hip Hop Revolution" and "Fatal Attraction: Piotr Uklański Selects from the Met Collection."
Bill Plympton’s “Cheatin’” has been nominated for three Annie Awards, the highest honor in animation.

Animated film beautiful but flawed

Zach Martin, Staff Writer April 8, 2015
Though Bill Plympton's new animation film "Cheatin'" is a love story with no dialogue, its presentation of surrealist imagery creates beautiful scenery.