Arts & Entertainment
Death & Taxes & Good Music
Never mind the IRS deadline, there’s great music coming this week.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Jon GilbertsonNot-So-Super Man
The History of Invulnerability, the Rep’s new play about Superman’s creator, is a flashy but empty cartoon.
Apr 14th, 2014 byThree Great Solo Artists
Saxophonist Colin Stetson, dancer Morgan Thorson and spoken word artist Jeanine Durning each perform in Alverno festival.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Isabel DunkerleySpooky Girls and Traveling Kings
A Coast to Coast show of ceramics at Elaine Erickson Gallery.
Apr 11th, 2014 by Kat MurrellChronicles of a Chinese-Canadian Family
Kim Fu’s much acclaimed debut novel is filled with great characters.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.Lions and Tigers and Strings — Oh My!
The MSO takes on The Wizard of Oz in a film with orchestra concert.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Rob GebelhoffWe Played for Clay Matthews
Phantogram’s catchy music has been used in ads, but musical hipsters like it, too.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Joey GrihalvaThe Real Man of Steel
Rep’s new play offers the fascinating story of how and why Superman was created.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Matthew ReddinYou Can Be the Comedian
Todd Barry is touring without material, riffing with and featuring audience members. It’s funny.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Jay SpanbauerDancers Who Defy Gravity
The human pretzels of the Pilobolus dance troupe perform this week at the Wilson Center.
Apr 8th, 2014 by Isabel DunkerleyNot Going Gently Into That Good Night
Next Act’s Three Views offers funny, insulting, despairing, poignant look at old age.
Apr 8th, 2014 by Dominique Paul NothGreat Music, Less Regurgitation
Five great acts coming to town, none of whom feature any Lady Gaga-style grossness.
Apr 8th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson