By Leanne Beane The Dayton Performing Art Alliance has several performances planned for their 2021-2022 season, including their annual “PhilharMonster: It’s Alive!!” concert. The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will perform “PhilharMonster: It’s Alive!!” in the Schuster Center on October 17, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Individual tickets are $26 and season tickets range from $64 to $96. The show is conducted by Maestro Neal Gittleman and narrated … Continue reading Dayton Philharmonic returns to its PhilharMonster

By Savannah Higley October 5, 1981. Exactly 41 years ago. Rising New Wave band Depeche Mode releases their debut album “Speak & Spell.”  This is the first step in their rich history. Speak & Spell sets itself apart from their other albums with a different sound and style thanks to their writer Vince Clarke. Clarke quickly departed the band after the release of this album, … Continue reading 40 years ago today: Depeche Mode

by Rayne McKinney Since 2009, rappers Drake and Kanye West have been feuding over their careers. From multiple shots and disses towards each other in more than one song, group chat controversies, sneak disses, and tweets back and forth, the artists have shown ignorance and childish behavior. However, Kanye was a major role model for Drake and even a mentor in his early career. Drake … Continue reading Drake and Kanye conflict continues

By Abbie Stokes According to Wikipedia, “The Met Gala, formally called the Costume Institute Gala or the Costume Institute Benefit and also known as the Met Ball, is an annual fundraising gala for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. It marks the opening of the Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit.” This year’s Gala was Monday, September 13 … Continue reading Top 5 strangest MET Gala looks

by Abbie Stokes During Tokyo Fashion Week this year, audiences saw five artists showcase new styles and concepts through pre-filmed video showcases, with unique elements and displays being brought to the table from all designers.  Starting off with the most eccentric and awe-inspiring of the group, emerging artist Ryunosuke Okazaki came to the runway with 23 looks, inspired by nature and history, the Jōmon period … Continue reading Tokyo Fashion Week 2022: a retrospective