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What to do this week: Food festival, sustainable fashion show and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 4-10.
The News Desk
• April 4, 2022
![The world is full of critics and people wanting to shut you out. That’s all the more reason to make your art. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arts-dearartist-900x506.png)
Dear Artist: Risks have rewards
In a world filled with criticism, some artists feel pressured to conform to what is considered mainstream. However, now is the time for artists to reclaim what is truly theirs: art itself.
Sasha Cohen, Arts Editor
• August 30, 2021
![Members of NYU's Asian Fusion Dance club appreciate and showcase their culture and artistic talent through choreography and performances. With over 300 clubs and organizations on campus, NYU has many arts organizations on campus that are seeking new members. (Image courtesy of Asian Fusion Dance)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/arts-clubsstudentgroups-900x600.jpg)
NYU arts clubs that will let you dive into your passion
Looking for a way to get involved with the arts at NYU? Whether you’re a new or returning student, here are a few arts organizations on campus that are seeking new members.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus, Sasha Cohen, Ana Cubas, & Jennifer Ren, Arts Desk
• August 25, 2021
![NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts is located at 566 Laguardia Pl. In March 2018, the center hosted performances of Gob Squad's 'War and Peace.' (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/skirball_.jpg)
Revisiting Gob Squad’s performance techniques in a time of remote theater
While it’s been more than a year without live theater, the enlivening experience of Gob Squad lives on.
Perry Gregory, Contributing Writer
• May 6, 2021
![West 14th Theater Company presents Natalie Margolin’s new play, “The Party Hop.” The play ran twice in March and was written for digital performance. (Image courtesy of West 14th Theater Company)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/partyhop.jpg)
NYU students tackle virtual theater with ‘The Party Hop’
West 14th Theater Company — an NYU student-created organization — presents Natalie Margolin’s “The Party Hop,” which couldn’t be more relevant today.
Jennifer Ren and Maya Mehrara
• March 31, 2021
![Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many NYU actors are completing their semester at home. NYU actors outside of the U.S. have found ways to adapt and stay positive, despite the lack of on-screen and on-stage productions. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/arts-actors-900x600.jpg)
NYU actors living abroad: the show must go on
On a wing and a prayer, NYU actors outside of the U.S. have found ways to stay positive.
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor
• March 15, 2021
![A mixed-media piece by WSN Creative Director Charlie Dodge captured in her dorm room. The concept of art and what it means to be an artist has shifted during the course of 2020. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge, Staff Photo by Leo Sheingate)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2265-900x892.jpg)
What It Means to Be an Artist in Our New World
Artists all over the world take on a new project: reinventing what it means to be a creative during a pandemic.
Sasha Cohen, Arts Editor
• August 30, 2020
![Amidst everyone’s transition to remote learning, Tisch’s drama students have not had an easy time. Students discuss the change in their class routines and the advantages and disadvantages of online learning. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/perhaps-900x512.png)
Two Tisch Drama Students Find Silver Linings in Remote Learning
While the shift to online classes has led to unprecedented adjustments in curricula, two acting students have found that there can be advantages to online learning.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer
• May 5, 2020
![The Gallatin Theatre Troupe will present their new production “Uncharted: A Virtual Musical Theatre Cabaret” over Zoom. The show features original work and the team hopes to bring their art to a larger audience. (Illustration by Josh Finkel)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Image-from-iOS-3.jpg)
Gallatin Theatre Troupe Presents: ‘Uncharted: A Virtual Individualized Musical Theatre Cabaret’
NYU musicians, directors, producers and performers are using Zoom to keep an annual musical tradition alive.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer
• April 27, 2020
![Ben Raanan as the Cat and the Hat with a child actor. (Photo courtesy of Madyson Barnfield)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cat-with-girl-900x600.jpg)
Lamplighters, Constructive Creativity and Dr. Seuss
Lamplighter’s Youth Musical Theater Collective’s production of “Seussical” aimed to bring the world of Dr. Seuss to life onstage while inspiring kid actors.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Arts Editor, Arts Editor
• April 23, 2020
![Arts Issue Spring 2020](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_30092-900x675.jpg)
Arts Issue Spring 2020
Much like the subjects it showcases, this Arts Issue has to persevere against the odds.
Kaylee DeFreitas and Ethan Zack, Arts Editors
• April 23, 2020
![Dave Malloy posted a video of his original production “Ghost Quartet” on YouTube for all to enjoy during this time period. Featuring a five-part harmony and accompanied by a harp, cello, piano and violin, the characters tell their life stories in a musical song cycle. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_9167-900x600.jpg)
‘Ghost Quartet’ Is in All of Us
Dave Malloy’s “Ghost Quartet” is just the gift the world needs during this time of reflection.
Hope Cassandra, Contributing Writer
• April 6, 2020
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Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025