By Anastasia Skliarova On Sunday, May 24, at 8 p.m., the Melee Dance Troupe presented its final show of the academic year. Stansbury Theatre was full of excited audience members, and after a brief introduction to its theme by director and senior Adriane Melchert, the show began. The theme for the evening’s show was…
The Rabbit Gallery reopens, features Lawrence student artists
By Anastasia Skliarova After months of fundraising, renovating and organizing, The Rabbit Gallery reopened for the fifth time on Thursday, May 14. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the crowd that attended this opening night was welcomed with open arms into Appleton’s own pop-up gallery space at 502 W. College Ave. Smiles covered the faces…
Film Review: “The One I Love”
By Anastasia Skliarova My reading period consisted of some Netflix perusal — surprise. Unmoved by the sweet temptation of a “Parks and Recreation” marathon or the sad satisfaction of watching “Louie” for hours, I examined the Independent Drama category. Like an adult, I committed myself to a movie that was bound to expand my cinematic…
Professors Michelic and Padilla perform intimate recital in chapel
By Anastasia Skliarova I entered the Lawrence Memorial Chapel a little before 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, and, contrary to my expectations, I saw a large audience gathered on the stage. Although the chapel in its entirety is an exciting acoustic space in which to listen to music, the sense of intimacy created by…
Choirs and orchestra perform Bach’s “St. John’s Passion”
By Anastasia Skliarova The Lawrence Memorial Chapel was full of performers and audience members alike eagerly awaiting the beginning of the concert. The program on Friday, April 24, was comprised of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Johannes-Passion,” otherwise known as “St. John’s Passion.” Without introduction or informative asides interspersed throughout the work, the conductor and the soloists…
Katie Lansdale shares unique violin performance with Lawrence students
By Anastasia Skliarova At 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, Harper Hall was filled with violin students, music-lovers and community members alike to hear the guest recital of Katie Lansdale, award-winning musician and faculty member at the Hartt School in Hartford, Conn. After Lansdale took the stage and the applause died down, Lansdale immediately began…
Film Review: “Charlie Bartlett,” the quirks of adolescence
By Anastasia Skliarova I recently decided to check out Netflix’s “Independent Movies” section, as many Lawrentians are wont to do when they have homework to complete. I begrudgingly scrolled past “Spy Kids” when I stumbled upon the film “Charlie Bartlett.” As soon as I saw a sly-looking Robert Downey Jr. squinting at me from a…
Russian writer Anya von Bremzen discusses new food memoir
By Anastasia Skliarova On Tuesday, April 7, Room 216 of Main Hall was abuzz with excited chatter—this was rather unusual for 7 p.m. on a weekday. Stranger still was the number of people in the room; 105 Lawrence students and faculty, Fox Valley community members, and foodies packed a classroom typically reserved for a little group…
LSO concert unveils student’s composition
By Anastasia Skliarova A sizeable audience awaiting the evening’s performance filled the Lawrence Memorial Chapel on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. As per usual, the Lawrence Symphony Orchestra (LSO) drew a crowd that ran the gamut of ages and interests—Conservatory students and non-connies alike came to support the group and were rewarded with diverse…
Creative Writing Club a valuable, imaginative resource
By Anastasia Skliarova It is no secret that Lawrence University encourages its students to create communities for themselves through organizations focused upon a kaleidoscope of interests. We have a variety of clubs devoted to several intramural sports, future career goals, social justice and even a club for those who love tea. I was surprised, however,…