Skidmore Sophomore Henry Raker ’22 is among those few. By only performing his first show last year, Raker quickly made himself known as a top musician on campus. This past month, he released his album “Holy Shapes,” and set himself on a path for campus-wide success.
Read moreREVIEW: The Naked Giants and Kid Smoko Rock the Skidmore Tang Show
On Friday, September 13th, the Skidmore Student Entertainment Committee kicked off the fall semester with the free Tang Show. The Seattle-based band Naked Giants headlined the concert, with the band Kid Smoko opening.
Read moreDrobakid Album Release: "Two Moons"
Drobakid has easily become a staple of the music scene here on campus, gracing us with music to sway to, dance to, and hum on the way to class. On April 12, the group held a project release event and show at the Schick Gallery to release their first album, Two Moons.
Read moreWillkommen to the Cabaret: Inside Skidmore’s Main Stage Production
The JKB mainstage has been entirely transformed into the smoky, sexy, and claustrophobic Kit Kat Klub that lives and breathes behind Cabaret, the first musical Skidmore Theatre has done in seven years.
Read moreCollectors and Collections: Passion Turned into Profession
For most people, a pile of toys when you’re a child is your first collection. Throughout one’s life, they go through many other collections, ranging from books to vinyl to even clothes. For Neal Matherne, Collections Ethnographer for the Tang Museum and the Library, this became the norm as he developed many different collections throughout his life.
Read moreCollectors and Collections: A Visualization of the Past
History is thought of and interpreted in many ways; we learn about different periods in time and consider how they affect our present. For Professor Gregory Pfitzer, the visualization of history is a focal point of his research.
Read moreCollectors and Collections: The Timelessness of Clocks
In their daily lives, people notice many different things. What they often overlook? The standard analog clock donning the walls of most classrooms and homes. For Skidmore sophomore Sean Heaney, the everyday object has become a collection item. Heaney has a wall full of different clocks he has collected over the years, with a story to tell about each one.
Read moreThe Oscar Results Are In: Who Got Snubbed?
As most people know, the Oscars took place on Sun. Feb. 24th in Los Angeles. The show was filled with beautiful outfits, graceful acceptance speeches and many winners but, interestingly, no host. Nonetheless, the night was a success, filled with many tears of joy.
Read moreWelcome to Nu-Note: "We're Bringing the Sauce"
Nu-Note, the new band on campus — which combines soulful melodies, jazz and 90s R&B influences — formed with the intention of filling a gap in Skidmore’s music scene: a space for musicians of color.
Read moreConcert Countdown: 2/27 - 3/6
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 moreCollections and Collectors: Travel Artifacts
Skidmore students all have their own unique traits, from different hobbies, to different majors, and even different collections. When she’s not on the quidditch field, in the dance studio, or in the geology lab, Elle Ping ’21 works on her collection of pins and decks of cards.
Read moreA Walk Through the Juried Exhibit
If you’re an artist at Skidmore, one of the most rewarding accomplishments is to get your work featured in the Juried Student Exhibit. Out of hundreds of entries, about 70 are chosen to be in the gallery. The works feature each student’s talent and come together to create a cohesive and impressive exhibit.
Read moreBehind 'Soliloquy': The Instagram Account Giving Voice to Artists
Soliloquy, the Instagram account originally conceived as part of an independent study, has quickly turned into Conor Pochna’s ‘19 passion project. The page’s goal is to not only feature a diverse set of artists, mediums, and stories, but to fill a gap that other Instagram art-galleries have: providing the artist with a voice.
Read moreOn The Shelf: Remembering Forgotten Pieces
Much of the Skidmore community is familiar with the high-quality works cyclically displayed at the Tang Teaching Museum. Fewer know just how extensive the assemblage is, surpassing 14,000 objects, and only select staff can take in all the art as a whole—art that seemingly has only the title “permanent collection” in common.
Read moreAnother Year, Another ComFest: All You Need to Know
Hey there comedy fans! 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the National College Comedy Festival. Find out why you should score your tickets soon (AKA who is coming and when)!
Read moreInside Two of the Tang’s Spring Exhibitions
Now that the spring semester is up and running, the Tang Teaching Museum is preparing to unveil their new spring exhibitions. Two that are set to open on Feb. 9 are Like Sugar and The Second Buddha: Master of Time. These exhibitions will be on display until the end of May.
Read moreHow the Juried Student Exhibit Comes to Life
Each year, the Schick Gallery asks students to enter their work to be featured in the gallery for a month. Two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and even digital pieces are accepted for entry, making this opportunity one artists should not miss. Curatorial Assistant of the Schick Rebecca Shepard explained how they set up the beloved Juried Student Exhibit.
Read moreThe Concert Countdown Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2019
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 moreImprovised and Alive: "Melon Shades" Releases Debut Album
There is nothing planned about the Maine-based duo Melon Shades. Henry Raker ‘22 and Shawn Russell, who are behind the group, just realized their debut album on Jan. 11, 2019. Never taking themselves too seriously, the album, which was mostly improvised, has a fun and funky sound that is hazy and perfectly imperfect.
Read moreArtists on Artists: In Conversation with Matthew Neporent
What does one get when two visual artists sit down together? One masterful and passionate look inside making art. Eamon Witherspoon ‘22 spoke to Matthew Neporent ‘20 about his process and inspiration, and the result is a must read.
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