Stressed about finals? Need some songs to help you push through? Here are some of the best tunes for all the stages of studying and, well, grief.
Read moreMesmerizing and Strong: A Look Inside the Winter Dance Concert
Mesmerizing, beautiful and powerful. These are the words that describe the Skidmore Dance Department’s Winter Concert. Featuring choreography from professors in the department, along with adaptations from Paquita and Paul Taylor’s Runes, the annual show will not be easily forgotten.
Read moreInside "The Real World”: Four Artists on Their Upcoming Exhibit
As part of an Arts Administration course offered at Skidmore, four students will be opening an exhibit for one night only. The class, called Entrepreneurial Artist, is taught by Professor Elizabeth Dubben and teaches aspiring artists how to market themselves and create their business.
Read more"Widows": A Different Kind of Heist Movie
Steve McQueen’s Widows opens with a passionate kiss between Veronica Rawlings (Viola Davis) and her husband Harry (Liam Neeson), before cutting to a brutal, chaotic robbery carried out by Harry and his partners. More jarring cuts show the serene domestic lives of the other partners and their wives—Linda (Michelle Rodriguez), Alice (Elizabeth Debicki), and Amanda (Carrie Coon)—as the robbers attempt to evade the authorities. This is not a heist movie about hardened, macho criminals, but rather, it’s about the now widows learning to take on those roles themselves.
Read moreThe Concert Countdown Dec. 5 – Dec. 11, 2018
Every week in Saratoga and the surrounding region, there are countless concerts, from unknown bands to pop stars on the radio. Here are the top five concerts in and around Saratoga Springs this week.
Read moreBonnets and Booze: Inside the MainStage Production
Blending comedy and drama together, Bonnets attacks inherited trauma head-on, providing characters that react like real people. The play, which opens on Nov. 16 and deals with themes of addiction, inheritance and womanhood, was written and directed by Julia May Jonas, professor of playwriting at Skidmore.
Read moreBeatlemore Skidmania 2018: A Preview
Beatlemore 2018 is set to kick off with 14 acts, some student-formed bands, and others like Skidmore's own acapella groups. The show will be focusing on the White Album, which is sure to transport the Skidmore community and greater Saratoga area to 1968 this Friday, Nov. 16, with an 8 p.m. show, and two more the following day, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Read moreThe Duality of Man: Jason Ross on His Music and Style
When talking to Jason Ross ‘20, it is easy to see that his love for, and delight in, music has only grown from his early years. A music major and arts administration minor, Ross will be releasing his debut EP, The Duality of Man, on Nov. 9, alongside another EP, Pictoria Vark, which he’s collaborated on.
Read moreGreat Movies of 2018 You Might Have Missed
This year has been an enormous success for filmmaking. However, there were a handful of movies that went largely under-appreciated and un-watched by general American audiences. Here is a list of six great films that might have slipped your radar (but that you should absolutely make sure to check out).
Read moreYou Are a Collector: Stories from Saratoga’s Most Interesting Collectors
On October 30th, nuzzled in-between Tim Davis’ intricate exhibit, the audience listened as nine collectors, both from Skidmore and the Saratoga region, told stories about their most prized collections, allowing part of their lives be characterized from just one hobby. Here are only some of the stories from all of the amazing collectors.
Read moreQuadruple Threat: A Night of Witty Fundraising and Impressive Acts
On October 26th, Skidmore’s four comedy groups, Skidomedy, Sketchies, AdLibs, and Awkward Kids Talking, came together too perform at Quadruple Threat. Filled with good humor, witty improv and a wide spread of auction items to raise money for Com-Fest, the annual comedy celebration, the night did not disappoint.
Read moreA Brief Look into "Pressed"'s Six Contemporaries
From intricate wood prints to windows, the new Schick exhibit, “Pressed: Six Contemporary Printmakers,” has something for every viewer. The show, which opened during celebration weekend, displays artist who share parts of their lives in their work, allowing viewers to almost become part of the artist themselves
Read moreOn Feelings and Thoughts: Ilie Lichtenstein's Artistic Identity
Ilie Lichtenstein ‘19 is perhaps known by some through her social media presence — @thankyouforthat. At Skidmore, she is a fibers artist and connoisseur of all things creative who finds influence from everything around, and happening to, her.
Read moreAll the Top Artists You Should Be Following on Instagram Right Now
If you’ve ever found your social media feed lacking in stunning photos, eye-catching designs and fun content, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the top five artist-Instagram accounts that are a must-follow.
Read moreThe Concert Countdown Oct. 24 – Oct. 30, 2018
Every week in Saratoga and the surrounding region, there are countless concerts, from unknown bands to pop stars on the radio. Here are the top five concerts in and around Saratoga Springs this week.
Read moreDown the Rabbit Hole and into Tim Davis' Mind
Now an accomplished photographer, videographer, and certified collector (among other passions), Davis will be showcasing much of his work in a new Tang exhibit titled When We Dance (I get Ideas), which opens Oct. 20. Here, viewers will get a look into his eclectic passions and unique approach to art.
Read moreA Night of Cassettes and Community: ‘Midnight Gallery’ Release Party at the Laundromat
Cassettes may seem like a thing of the past, but for five Skidmore students, they’re anything but outdated. On October 11th, four Skidmore seniors organized an album release party to debut fellow Skidmore senior and bandmate Joey Freeman’s original music, entitled “Songs for Friends.”
Read moreVirtual Reality Isn’t Just For Video Games Anymore
On Monday, Oct. 8, Rizzo, Director of Medical VR at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies, held a lecture in Gannett Auditorium discussing his research and development in VR technology for clinical purposes.
Read moreHow to View Art, Rather Than Just Seeing It
Do you ever find yourself looking at pieces of art and not really understanding what it is you’re looking at? Or rushing through museums because “You’ve seen all the exhibits?” To investigate how to solve these common art mistakes, the Skidmore News interviewed multiple professors to get their perspective on how to view art, not just see it.
Read moreAnother Night of Comedy with AKT!
On October 6th, Awkward Kids Talking filled the auditorium with a laughing audience as they performed their first show of the year, the Newbie Show, to debut their new cast members and provide an entertaining night for all in attendance.
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