Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
7 hours ago by David Watnick, Daily Arts Writer
Kiwi duo gets great reception at the Michigan Theater
By David Watnick
Daily Arts Writer
"This show's been amazing so far."
That was Jermaine Clement's semi-sarcastic conclusion exactly one song into Saturday evening's Flight of the Conchords concert at the Michigan Theater, and remained fairly accurate for the rest of the night.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
14 hours ago by David Watnick, Daily Arts Writer
As self-ascribed descriptions go, few are more apt than the label embraced by Flight of the Conchords, "New Zealand's fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo." Blatantly self-parodying and stylistically spot-on, this absurdly cumbersome distinction should explain Flight of the Conchords' performance at the Michigan Theater Saturday evening.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
1 day ago by Paul Tassi, Daily Arts Writer
The release of "Speed Racer" is something of a demographic mystery. Despite a PG rating, it's clearly not a kid's movie, and the convoluted plot will have children scratching their heads, laughing only when the hero's monkey sidekick appears on the screen.
The South End, Wayne State University, MI
2 days ago by Mallory Schwartz / For The South End
Ten students from Wayne State's Fashion Design and Merchandising Program for undergraduates will display their original designs at HAVEN's Annual Promenade of Hope Fundraiser, on Thursday, May 8. The event will be held at the Detroit Newspapers printing facility in Sterling Heights.
The South End, Wayne State University, MI
5 days ago by Mary Sitto / For The South End
"Original" and "visionary" are two words that describe the final projects created by the 10 students in the Mixed Media Installation Art course taught by Lindsay Satchell. The course, rarely offered, is a special topic in sculpture.
The assignment was based on sensory experiences and relationships.