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REVIEW: Fisher and Hutchinson’s comedy show ‘Sorry About Last Night’ is a show you’d be sorry to miss

By Kendall Thompson · Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021

A comedy show not for the faint of heart

REVIEW: ‘All the Hope: Overture’ celebrates importance of community amid modern-day pessimism

By Mary Capone · Friday, Nov. 5, 2021

The all freshman-produced show demonstrates how overcoming hardship is a team effort

‘Clouds, Ice, and Bounty’: In conversation with curator Betsy Wieseman on an exhibition over two decades in the making

By Thais Carrion · Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021

The exhibit is part of the Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Collection of Seventeenth-Century Dutch and Flemish Paintings

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Powerful Pages: Big Little Lies has many twists and turns that keep the reader on edge

By Sarah Flakus | November 3

Liane Moriarty touches on multiple social issues within this murder-mystery

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‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ is a singularly charming communal experience

By Spenser Hoover | November 1

The latest offering from American University’s Department of Performing Arts is performed to cheeky perfection

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REVIEW: A deeper look into two AU Museum art exhibits

By Olivia Barclay | October 25

‘The Art of Reimagining Scientific Discovery’ and ‘Traversing US Colonialism’ bring spectators into new perspectives

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Eight reads for celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month all year round

By Thais Carrion | October 22

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage year round by picking up a book from this list of works by Hispanic-American authors

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REVIEW: Diane Burko’s ‘Seeing Climate Change’ conveys urgency of environmental crisis

By Kylie Bill | October 11

A poetic portrait of our disappearing landscapes

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Moments Exceptionnels: A vibrant window into everyday life

By Gabe Castro-Root | September 23

The travel photography show, delayed by the pandemic, brings viewers to intimate moments in faraway places

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National Museum of African American History and Culture debuts new art exhibit

By Hannah Langenfeld | September 23

‘Reckoning: Protest. Defiance. Resilience.’ shows the power of Black artists and stories

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AU Museum reopens fall programming with new exhibitions

By Ellie White | September 22

Students are welcomed back to the museum for the fall to experience new exhibits

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Review of Jacob Lawrence’s ‘The American Struggle’

By Audrey Barnett | August 31

Lawrence’s ‘The American Struggle’ serves as an important reminder of the biases evident within storytelling

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AU Museum welcomes in-person visitors with new rotating exhibits from the Alper Initiative

By Audrey Barnett | July 8

After over a year of the AU Museum’s doors being closed, it reopens with new vigor and determination to make its presence known on campus

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Embassy of Sweden in DC hosts digital talk ‘Rethink Tomorrow’ about photography exhibit

By Hannah Langenfeld | July 1

Helene Schmitz’s photographs communicate the need for environmental awareness and climate action

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The Blackprint welcomes Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez during its “Women of Color Trailblazers” series

By Olivia Kozlevcar | April 22

The “POSE” actress talks creative journey, representation and identity

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“DANCEWORKS 2021” excites with its ingenious use of the digital interface

By Tristan Au | April 22

Mixing pre-recorded and live performances, AU dancers reflect on their experience with the virtual show

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The fight for diversity and inclusion efforts on and off the stage

By Stephanie Mirah and Clare Mulroy | April 22

The musical theatre and theatre programs work toward greater diversity and accountability

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Five book recommendations for every spring mood

By Eliza DuBose | April 14

Here are the titles that you can go lay in the sunshine with

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‘Too Much Unhappy’ is a poignant reflection of life and obstacles during the pandemic

By Annmarie Melsheimer | April 9

Outstanding Zoom production by Aaron Posner feels reminiscent of in-person theater

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The making of 'Too Much Unhappy': a hybrid theatre experience that tackles the complex emotions of the past year

By Isabella Goodman | April 3

The show combines filmed, in-person scenes with live acting on Zoom

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