Music Review: Drake’s Newest Album is Music For the Whole Family

by Mitch Powers September 24 marked the release of Drake’s third album, Everything Sounds the Same…Oh whoops, I mean Nothing was the Same. According to HotNewHipHop.com, “The record fully embraces who he is: a blend of rap, R&B and pop that is at the top of his game.” I can only assume the top of his game means that he is the best basketball player in … Continue reading Music Review: Drake’s Newest Album is Music For the Whole Family

Opinion: Ukuleles Are For Everyone

by Mitch Powers To start things off, I like Jason Mraz; not as a musician necessarily, but because his hit song “I’m Yours” convinced every aspiring musician to go out and buy a ukulele. Even though most people only learned a few chords then gave it to their little brother and convinced him it was a guitar, I see the ukulele as so much more. It … Continue reading Opinion: Ukuleles Are For Everyone

Rediscovered Van Gogh Painting Authenticated

by Abbey Knupp For the first time in 85 years, the world laid eyes on a full, previously undiscovered painting by the acclaimed French Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh. The painting, Sunset at Montmajour, was revealed at the Vincent Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam on Monday, September 9, 2013. The painting will join the Van Gogh at Work exhibition at the museum on  September 24, where it will … Continue reading Rediscovered Van Gogh Painting Authenticated

Unprecedented Performing Arts Kick-Off

by Bridget Richard The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance began its 2013-2014 season this past weekend, on September 21 and 22, with an unprecedented “Season Opening Spectacular.” For the first time ever, the Dayton Ballet, the Dayton Opera, and The Dayton Philharmonic collaborated to present a unique show to the public. The season debut had nine separate artistic performances, beginning with the whimsical “Carnival Overture,” written … Continue reading Unprecedented Performing Arts Kick-Off