Arts and Entertainment

A&E 4/9/19 10:25pm

Impending Rice Media Center teardown clouds VADA future

By Christina Tan

The Rice Media Center, a historic building that hosts both Rice Cinema and the campus’ only dark room, will be torn down sometime before the end of 2020, according to Vice President for Administration Kevin Kirby.

A&E 4/9/19 10:18pm

Reflections and Revelations: Cherry Reading Series welcomes poets Jennifer Chang and Michael Collier

By Katelyn Landry

Poets Jennifer Chang and Michael Collier created an atmosphere of vulnerability and introspection with readings of their most recent work during a new installment of the Cherry Reading Series on Thursday.

A&E 4/9/19 10:14pm

Tiger Noodle House brings authentic Chinese food close to campus

By Metinee Ding

Tiger Noodle House is the first Asian restaurant to join the wave of newcomers to Rice Village — and it does not disappoint.

A&E 4/3/19 11:16pm

20 films and television episodes at SXSW, ranked and rated

By Shami Mosley

This year was my first time attending South by Southwest (SXSW) and I was able to see 20 films and TV episodes. Everything I saw was more good than bad — though the quality varied.

A&E 4/3/19 7:11pm

Rice to tear down Rice Media Center, replace with remodeled Sewall Hall

By Christina Tan

Administrative officials are planning to tear down the Rice Media Center and remodel Sewall Hall to accomodate the lost facilities, according to an email sent by Visual and Dramatic Arts Department Chair John Sparagana. “We are stressing to the administration that holding off on tearing down the Media Center until the Sewall Hall restoration is complete is important to the stability and continuity of our curriculum and programming,” Sparagana said.

A&E 4/2/19 10:31pm

‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP’ shows Billie Eilish’s emerging talent in full force

By Christina Tan

Slurping noises introduce pop artist Billie Eilish’s new and first album, “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” Giggles are accompanied by Eilish stating “I have taken out my Invisalign, and … this is the album.”

A&E 4/2/19 10:28pm

Ali Wong flashes Houston on her Milk & Money Tour

By Sunny Liu

After rising to fame with her Netflix stand-up specials Baby Cobra (2016) and Hard-Knock Wife (2018), writer and comedian Ali Wong took Houston on in her sold out 2019 Milk & Money Tour.

A&E 4/2/19 10:26pm

‘Inside’ transforms Inferno into an intimate womb

By Moses Glickman

Across the Sewall courtyard, “Inside,” a piece by architecture student Belle Carroll, appears deeply surreal, interrupting the brick and metal grating of the exterior wall with an emanation of pink light.

A&E 4/2/19 10:24pm

Rondelet on a budget

By Katelyn Landry

Rondelet is this weekend and since you’re already coughing up 20 bucks for each ticket, here are some ways to spare your wallet from further damage in the name of your totally cute outfit.

A&E 3/26/19 11:38pm

Style for Saturday: Beer Bike Fashion Tips

By Christina Tan

Beer Bike is a full-blown cultural phenomenon, and with that comes a diversity of choices for style. But when forced to wear the same shirt as 300 of your friends, setting yourself apart with a unique look on Beer Bike morning can seem difficult.

A&E 3/26/19 10:10pm

Archi-Arts transforms Anderson Hall with student art, performances

By Christina Tan

On Saturday, Anderson Hall transformed into a makeshift gallery and exhibition space with dangling foam photos, a large-scale installation and dozens of works of student art.

A&E 3/26/19 10:09pm

The future of hip-hop and R&B is female. Here’s who you should be listening to.

By Christina Tan

Since its conception in 2007, hip-hop magazine XXL’s “Freshman List,” which showcases rising stars in hip-hop, has featured six women out of 112 features.

A&E 3/21/19 3:22pm

Baker Shakespeare to host ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

By Katelyn Landry

For nearly half a century, Baker Shakespeare has been a staple of Rice’s theatre community and an endearing tradition for Baker College. In addition, Baker Shakespeare is an intensely collaborative production with the Houston theatre community, providing an immersive and fun experience for thespians and Shakespeare enthusiasts from far beyond the hedges.

A&E 3/19/19 11:36pm

Museum of Fine Arts’ ‘Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art’ immerses viewers

By Naomi Wentz

Vincent Van Gogh is arguably one of the most iconic artists of the 19th century, although his work wasn’t fully appreciated until after his death.

A&E 3/19/19 9:21pm

‘At least i have you, egg.’ brings whimsical student art to the Media Center

By Christina Tan

A series of illustrations drawn onto eggs have replaced the old film advertisements that typically line the walls of the Rice Media Center. They provide a quirky first impression for visitors and serve as the introduction to “At least i have you, egg.”, the 2019 Mavis C. Pitman Exhibition.

A&E 3/19/19 9:18pm

The best and worst of South by Southwest 2019

By Lavina Kalwani

South by Southwest is confusing, exciting, draining and inspiring — usually all at once. The film, music, interactive media and comedy festival takes place each spring in Austin. Staff writer Lavina Kalwani gives her take on the best and worst of South by Southwest 2019.

A&E 3/19/19 9:16pm

Insomnia Gallery celebrates local women artists with ‘She’s Real Gone’

By Katelyn Landry

Insomnia Gallery took International Women’s Day beyond hashtags and Snapchat filters by presenting a special art exhibition highlighting the work of local women artists.

A&E 3/19/19 9:10pm

Us makes horror a relatable experience

By Ryan Lee

As a general rule, I normally avoid watching trailers because there is nothing quite like walking into a film and just letting everything about it take me by surprise. I would recommend that for a horror film like Jordan Peele’s Us, because the horror comes from the element of surprise.

A&E 3/19/19 9:08pm

Conversations with The Daily Show correspondents

By Lavina Kalwani

Roy Wood Jr. and Jaboukie Young-White are correspondents for the self proclaimed “World’s Fakest News Team,” The Daily Show. Wood has served as a correspondent for this late night news satire show since 2015 and often tackles race-related issues.

A&E 3/19/19 9:05pm

Storytelling flaws bring down ‘Captain Marvel’’s charm

By Michael VerMeulen

Now the most monetarily successful movie franchise of all time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has turned characters once known only to hardcore comic book fans into silver screen icons popular all over the world.

Arts and Entertainment

Impending Rice Media Center teardown clouds VADA future

Reflections and Revelations: Cherry Reading Series welcomes poets Jennifer Chang and Michael Collier

Tiger Noodle House brings authentic Chinese food close to campus

20 films and television episodes at SXSW, ranked and rated

Rice to tear down Rice Media Center, replace with remodeled Sewall Hall

‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP’ shows Billie Eilish’s emerging talent in full force

Ali Wong flashes Houston on her Milk & Money Tour

‘Inside’ transforms Inferno into an intimate womb

Rondelet on a budget

Style for Saturday: Beer Bike Fashion Tips

Archi-Arts transforms Anderson Hall with student art, performances

The future of hip-hop and R&B is female. Here’s who you should be listening to.

Baker Shakespeare to host ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Museum of Fine Arts’ ‘Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art’ immerses viewers

‘At least i have you, egg.’ brings whimsical student art to the Media Center

The best and worst of South by Southwest 2019

Insomnia Gallery celebrates local women artists with ‘She’s Real Gone’

Us makes horror a relatable experience

Conversations with The Daily Show correspondents

Storytelling flaws bring down ‘Captain Marvel’’s charm

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