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'Art for Every Home’ Has Rich Past

‘Art for Every Home’ Has Rich Past

Carter Glace, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
"Art for Every Home" at the Grey Art Gallery showcases the artist group Associated American Artists.

TKTK Sessions: The Misters

Zach Martin, Arts Editor April 23, 2016
The Misters stopped by the WSN office to give us a taste of their alternative rock/pop/jazzy vibes.
DJ Khaled and Elliott Wilson spoke at the Skirball Center on April 19 as part of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music's CRWN interview series.

DJ Khaled Brings the Keys to Skirball

Abigail Weinberg, Deputy Features Editor April 21, 2016
The Snapchat superstar came to Skirball this past Tuesday to give a motivational talk and spread more Khaled-isms.
Directed by David Feige, "Untouchable" is a documentary that examines sex offender registry laws.

‘Untouchable’ Questions the Unspeakable Truth

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer April 21, 2016
"Untouchable" is a vital documentary that chronicles sex offender laws and those affected on all sides.
Tragically, Prince passed away at the age of 57 on April 2, 2016 leaving the whole world saddened.

Staff Recs: Prince Songs

Staff April 21, 2016
Legendary musician Prince died today at the age of 57. Here are the WSN staff's favorite songs from his discography.
"Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent" documents the life of the famously controversial American cook.

Tribeca 2016: Anthony Bourdain’s Doc Brings an Eccentric Cook Back Into the Light

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 19, 2016
A documentary screening at Tribeca called "Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent" follows the life of the famous chef.
Indie pop singer, Genevieve Schatz, became a solo act in 2014 after leaving the band "Company of Thieves".

Genevieve: Musician, Spiritual Advisor and Clairvoyant

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 19, 2016
WSN sat down with Genevieve, an up-and-coming pop singer who is gaining hype for her new single "Show Your Colors."
WSN discussed "AWOL," which premieres this week at Tribeca Film Festival, with actress Breeda Wool (pictured) and director Deb Shoval.

Tribeca 2016: Deb Shoval and Breeda Wool talk ‘AWOL’

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
Director Deb Shoval and star Breeda Wool sat down with WSN to discuss their new film "AWOL" which is screening at Tribeca Film Festival.
Premiering last week at the Tribeca Film Festival, David Byrne's concert film, "Contemporary Color" portrays a color guard performance put on at the Barclays Center last year.

Tribeca 2016: David Byrne Led “Contemporary Color” Dazzles at Premiere

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
Our dispatches from Tribeca begin with a review of "Contemporary Color", a documentary about the color guard concert put on by David Byrne at Barclays Center last year.
"All this Panic", directed by Jenny Gage premiered last week at the Tribeca Film Festival, depicts the lives of seven teenage girls, and explores what it is like growing up as an adolescent girl.

Tribeca 2016: ‘All This Panic’ is Heartfelt and Stunning

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
"All This Panic" is a documentary that follows a group of girls for three years as they grow up in New York.
Showing at the Public Theater, Head of Passes tells the story of Shelah and her family coming together to celebrate her birthday.

Modern ‘Job’ is Heartbreaking

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor April 18, 2016
"Head of Passes" at the Public Theater is a moving drama about family inspired by the Book of Job.
TEDxNYU hosted a Color Party to relieve some stress with art therapy.

TEDxNYU Gets Legit About Coloring

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
TEDxNYU hosted "Color Party" last week, to tout the stress relief benefits of coloring books for all ages.