Arts & Culture
Common Ground Hosts Banjo Legend Tony Trischka
Imagine your American history class coming to life with unusual instruments, sing-alongs, and a Beatles medley. Tony Trischka’s two-hour banjo concert on Nov. 1 included all of these and more….
Tony Trischka, Banjo Man
Flute, piano, guitar, banjo. These are the instruments Tony Trischka has in his repertoire – and the last is the one he is famous for. Trischka will perform a banjo…
Brian O’Sullivan: Singing Comedian
On Thursday, Oct. 23, singing comedian Brian O’Sullivan came to the Rec Lounge to delight his audience with parodies of Miley Cyrus, Macklemore and Taylor Swift, original songs and even…
Chamber Music on the Hill presents “European Musical Alliance”
On Oct. 5, McDaniel was delighted by the musical talents of Maxim Kozlov, cello, and David Kreider, piano in the European Musical Alliance concert held in the Forum. This event…
Rhythm Griots: A glance at African music and culture
On Sept. 30, McDaniel celebrated African culture by welcoming to the Forum duo Massamba Diop and Paa Seck Diery, who perform as “griots” or West African singer-storytellers. Diop and Diery, who originated from…
Creating Poetry with Film: Visiting Artist Margaret Rorison Explains Unique Techniques
Margaret Rorison, a Baltimore filmmaker with a M.F.A. from The Maryland Institute College of Art, seemed just like any other young, passionate artist as she stood in Peterson Hall before…
Students Dig Deep to Tackle Tough Issues in “Buried Child”
You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family. Unless you bury the relatives you dislike in the back yard. Sam Shepard’s “Buried Child” will be performed in…
Crafted Installations and Inner Dialogues: Art by Marty Weishaar
At the Rice Gallery on the top floor of Peterson Hall, McDaniel hosts various artists to come in and speak on behalf of their creative processes and describe their thinking…
Film Club 2: The Revival
On Sept. 12, students gathered in Decker Auditorium for Film Club’s first meeting of the year. The event kicked off with talks from Professor of Cinema Richard Brett and Sophomore…
Film Review: Le bonheur d’Elza
Le bonheur d’Elza (2010) is a French film directed by Mariette Monpierre. The premise of this film is Elza’s search for identity. After moving to France as a child due…
Oui Oui! Le français! Beyond France through the lens of a camera
When you watch a French movie, what comes to your mind? The streets of Paris? The Eiffel Tower? Baguettes? Men with berets and striped shirts walking down the street? If…
VanJess: An R&B Duo Ready to Shine
Ivana and Jessica Nwokike make up the dynamic duo that is arguably one of the most talented R&B groups in existence. The Nigerian sisters merged their names into VanJess, mirroring…
Kelsey Gondek: How Theater Affected My College Experience
Senior Profile: Kelsey Gondek Starring in such performances as Good Soul of Szechuan (Wang the water-seller), Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad) and Pygmalion (Mrs. Higgins), 22-year-old theatre major Kelsey Gondek is one…
The Return of the Queen Drag Show Succeeds Despite Obstacles
The second drag show in the history of McDaniel, hosted by Allies on April 23, got off to a rocky start. Two of the three performers arrived late and, as…
Shakespeare in the Square: A Photo Essay
Return of the Queen: McDaniel’s Second Annual Drag Show
McDaniel Allies, the college’s Gay/Straight Alliance, will be hosting a drag show to support The Trevor Project on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Forum. Last year’s drag…
Common Ground on the Hill: Traditions Weeks
Traditions Week is run by Common Ground on the Hill every summer at McDaniel. Artists, musicians, and others come from around the country and even around the world to perform,…
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
“…of course playing’s, it’s always fun to play good music, especially when the crowds into it; you can’t beat it. It’s pretty incredible.” The Carroll Arts Center lobby was oddly…
Common Ground on the Hill: Josh Hisle in Baltimore, April 4
Josh Hisle is a Marine veteran who served two tours in Iraq, and has played with Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Graham Nash; has been interviewed on CNN, HuffPost Live and…