As we near the end of October, the Kruizenga Art Museum will host two events: “After Hours: A Taste of Japan” and “Day of the Dead Celebration,” on Oct. 26 and 28, respectively. The Kruizenga is known for incorporating pieces that are culturally appreciative into their galleries, such as their current exhibit on Japanese Meiji…
“YES, AND…” — Moments from Vanderprov’s first show of the semester back in September had the audience roaring. (Photos by Kelly Ocock) Last Thursday night members of Hope College’s improvisational team gathered in a classroom to hone their comedic craft. The team enthusiastically worked together through several improvisational games, filling the room with laughter. Vanderprov…
When you think of New York, London, Milan, Paris and Tokyo, you can’t help but think about the one thing that brings them all together: fashion. Every September October, fashion’s elite flock to these cities’ runways to see “ready-to-wear” collections intended for the spring of the following year. Here’s a recap of what we’ve witnessed…
BODY LANGUAGE — Pictures from previous performances highlight the dance company’s diversity and contemporary talent. (Visceral Dance Chicago) Every semester, Hope College students get the opportunity to watch some of the greatest artists from around the world who have been recognized for their incredible talent perform in Hope’s Great Performance Series. Throughout the school year,…
Last Friday, Hope College’s Dimnent Chapel was filled with students and the Holland community to experience Gungor’s music. Although advertised that doors would open at 7:30 p.m., a line formed outside the chapel well before then. The crowd’s energy was high, despite the recent heat wave and Dimnent’s lack of air conditioning. Gungor consists of…
Are you getting tired of mainstream, major box office movies? Not too far away from campus on 8th Street is Hope College’s Knickerbocker Theatre, where not only dance and music performances are held but also Hope’s very own Knickerbocker Film Series. Each week, the Knick puts a different independent film in the spotlight. These films…
On Sunday, the 69th Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles with first-time host, comedian Stephen Colbert, holding the reins. As with numerous past awards shows, the show began with a lengthy monologue that was freckled with jokes about current events and this year’s hottest actors and actresses. The opening was spearheaded with a musical…
19TH CENTURY ART — Two examples of art from the Meiji period are shown; on top a woodblock print, on the bottom a glazed earthenware titled “Phoenix Vase.” Each semester, the Kruizenga Art Museum is home to a visiting exhibition for students at Hope College and the Holland community to observe and become creatively inspired….
Classes are in full swing at Hope College, yet summer is still fresh in the minds of students. For many, summer is synonymous with attending concerts, and that post-concert nostalgia lingers long after ears have stopped ringing from the eardrum-shattering bass. For those yearning to attend one final concert in 2017, fear not. The Hope…
As the air cools and the leaves fall, we want to close windows, grab a cup of hot coffee and curl up in a blanket. This is often accompanied by or watching multiple episodes of a TV show in one sitting—an action of which the television streaming company, Netflix, has declared themselves king. Classics…