Hilary Shaev spent her life wanting to be around music. But when she arrived at Duke as a freshman in 1985, she had no idea that she would actually do so professionally. Shaev, Trinity '89, is...
Happy Birthday, Nasher. All of us at recess have to give it to you-you've given us a lot to write about. Although the balloons and streamers don't officially come out until Oct. 2, tonight's gala...
The prodigous Ben Kweller is back with his self-titled fourth album. Did we mention that this is his fourth release in six years-and that he's only 25? Like his other efforts, Ben Kweller (Red...
The acclaimed Broadway show opened in Raleigh Sept. 15, as part of the Broadway Series South. The six-week limited engagement will be performed at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium until its close...
At first glance, Fearless looks like the typical Jet Li film: guy goes around engaging in spectacular fights. But Fearless is an oddity within the kung-fu genre because it has a plot that actually...
It seems we are living in an age where the proverbial ball and chain has morphed into a straightjacket of monotony. The mere threat of commitment and its formal counterpart-that fearsome "M"...
Popular video sharing site YouTube has signed a deal with Warner Music Group to distribute music videos on the web. WMG will now share ad revenue with YouTube from videos that display its content....
As if the first batch of idiotic stunts weren't enough to eliminate all future extraterrestrial belief in the worthiness of the human race, the producers of Jackass have come out with a sequel to...
Sometimes alcohol makes you vomit and collapse on your friend's velveteen couch; other times, it makes you yearn to caress the soft fur of a beautiful black and white panda bear. And you never know...
Jonny Lang is no longer a blues guitarist; he's a rocker. Or so his iTunes genre designation says-it was "Blues" for his previous albums but "Rock" for his latest, Turn Around (A&M). Except...
Sneaking into Fashion Week is a lot easier than you would expect, but you have to know your way around. Certain phrases will get you past the security guards, and other phrases will get you a seat...
Fueled by two album leaks and a formidable list of powerhouse producers, Lupe Fiasco was primed to be the new hip-hop king. With his debut album Food & Liquor (Atlantic), Fiasco just might fulfill...
Serena is a puzzling restaurant. While it is to be commended for featuring an appealing take on Spanish-American cuisine, the restaurant exhibits too many quirks to be a serious dining destination.
1) Ain't It Cool News: http://aintitcool.com/ A movie news site made appealing through a cartoon-ish aesthetic. It's packed with features, interviews and up-to-date film buzz courtesy of...
Choosing cinematic beauty over a script with brains is an error too often made by film directors who are overly lovey-dovey with the subject material. Unless you're George Lucas with a fabricated...
At the tender age of 16, the now-lead singer of folk-rock outfit Beirut dropped out of school and took off for Europe. Five months later, he returned home with the seeds of an album planted-an...
It's been more than 40 years since a film about World War I aviation was made. But Tony Bill, producer of the Academy Award-winning film The Sting, was on a mission. After six years of waiting,...
Love, life and the relationship tribulations that surround them are the focus of Hollywood's latest dramedy, The Last Kiss. The film has an all-star cast that dips into both ends of the age...
Artist Steed Taylor's media of choice are road paint and blood. However, his road design leading to the Nasher Museum of Art is composed of white paint. The 100-foot-long design features Taylor's...
Elton John remains a major figure in popular music despite the fact that his 1970s heyday is far behind him. But after an uneven '80s and much of the '90s spent on film and stage collaborations...
