Arts & Entertainment

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Student filmmaker, actor still on a ‘hardcore Columbian odyssey’

From Bwog weather forecasts to a Bible rendition told through Britney Spears lyrics, Pat Blute certainly set his footprint at Columbia.

B-school alum, founder of Liz Claiborne shares tips for success in fashion

Jerome Chazen, Columbia alum and founder of Liz Claiborne, tells about his recently published memoir on the business side of fashion.

Head to Shahi Biryani for delicious Indian fare, not for atmosphere

Foodies are drawn by the scent of naan and Indian spices rippling from Shahi Biryani & Grill on the corner of 109th and Columbus Ave.

Autobiographies inspire Sundance award-winning films by SoA alums

The annual Sundance Film Festival showcased 13 films from the School of the Arts. Award winners include Smashed, Sleepwalk with Me, and Violeta Went to Heaven (Violeta se Fue a Los Cielos).

ART »

Seven Canadian artists explore the importance of home

In mediums ranging from painting and print to books and film, this new exhibit at the Leroy Neiman Gallery compleys the complex, if sometimes disjointed, picture of the artists' experiences with separation.

Don't 'Mind the Gap' between talent and future potential in new Postcrypt exhibit

Cathedral explores current issues through art

Individual works clutter and distract performance art event

BOOKS »

B-school alum, founder of Liz Claiborne shares tips for success in fashion

Jerome Chazen, Columbia alum and founder of Liz Claiborne, tells about his recently published memoir on the business side of fashion.

Franco's upcoming novel is anything but 'Anonymous'

“The Last Nude” uncovers desire and betrayal in 1920’s Paris

Mutants occupy Butler in new comics collection

DANCE »

Students raise record-breaking contributions to fight AIDS at Dance Marathon

Students at this year's Columbia University Dance Marathon raised over $74,000 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

Collaborative offers a different kind of ballet audition

‘MetamORCHESIS’ of dance celebrates the evolution of genres

One weekend, three dance troupes—students can take their pick

FILM »

Autobiographies inspire Sundance award-winning films by SoA alums

The annual Sundance Film Festival showcased 13 films from the School of the Arts. Award winners include Smashed, Sleepwalk with Me, and Violeta Went to Heaven (Violeta se Fue a Los Cielos).

Club partnership presents controversial Iranian film Tuesday

Artivist brings grassroots films to Miller

Film festival brings female powerhouses to Barnard

STYLE »

Alum Miriam Rahali sews beads of charity into resort-wear

Columbia alum takes on the world of fashion after stints with teaching and non-profit work.

Chic consignment chain thrives in UWS

Harlem nonprofit dances an old form into a swinging future

MUSIC »

Postcrypt’s back with more student performers

With an aim to get more students involved, Postcrypt ushered in their spring semester with opening weekend concerts. Students munched on homemade treats and sipped beverages served in jars while listening to performances in the basement of St. Paul's Chapel.

Baker St: a band of Columbians makes some noise

Barnard radio station WBAR to launch ’90s-inspired zine with Barnard Zine Club

Conrad Tao: between music and academics

THEATER »

Student filmmaker, actor still on a ‘hardcore Columbian odyssey’

From Bwog weather forecasts to a Bible rendition told through Britney Spears lyrics, Pat Blute certainly set his footprint at Columbia.

Famed 'Stick Fly' playwright draws crowd at Miller

SoA play delivers uplifting ensemble performances, an original score

New Broadway production of ‘Wit’ both poetic, haunting

MISCELLANEOUS »

Where to go when Butler is full, or just too gross to study in

As finals stress increases, levels of hygiene and sanity decrease—find solace at these campus libraries.

Professor Saskia Sassen works toward ‘urbanizing technology’

Students and administrators come together over art

Gaming is no loner sport for Columbia StarCraft group


Spectacle Blog »