'Waltz' finds feet in love, expectations

By Tara Palmeri

The Department of Performing Arts' production of "Do I Hear a Waltz?," directed by Theatre and Musical Theatre Program Director Carl Menninger, is not a typical light-hearted musical with a happily-ever-after ending. This bitterly realistic musical, performed at the Greenberg Theatre this past weekend, asked viewers to question what happens after happily-ever-after. (continue reading)

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'Death' strings cello into dark, expressive sound

Black Cat rocks with Southern twang

By Cameron Conway

Throughout their eight-year career, Murder by Death have always presented an interesting combination of southern rock and emo - all the while really being neither. The easiest way to describe their sound, especially their newer material, is a highly emotive Johnny Cash playing with a very dark indie rockbacking band. (continue reading)

Stay stylish: Dude, where's my fashion?: Spring trends for men

By Lara Stevenson and Virginia Beckett

OK men, we know we have neglected you for a little bit, but this one is for you. We have the tips to keep you looking stylish this spring because, let's face it, most men in college don't have the best sense of fashion. We'll quickly change that for you. Bright colors So you have probably seen this header a lot the past few weeks, but we really cannot stress it enough. (continue reading)

Just for the health of it: Smaller portions tip scale in favor

By Darcie Piechowski

It was about 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday when I started to feel some post-lunch hunger. I knew I had an honor society dinner at 6 p.m., so I decided to put off snacking until then. However, by the time dinner rolled around, I was starving and stared longingly at the buffet table as if I hadn't eaten in weeks. (continue reading)

Critics neglect docs on modern rock bands

Baby boomer bias skews reviews

By Stephen Tringali

Martin Scorsese's "Shine A Light," a film documenting the Rolling Stones' fall 2006 two-night performance at New York City's Beacon Theater, recalls one of his earlier documentary works - "The Last Waltz," which is about The Band's farewell concert. Many film critics - including Chicago Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert, New York Times critic Stephen Holden and Washington Post critic Desson Thomson - couldn't help mentioning this film in their reviews of "Shine A Light. (continue reading)

'Joe's' brings jukebox to stage

Musical revue has potential, disappoints

By Ali Goldstein

When the musical "Smokey Joe's Café" opened on Broadway in 1995, the show held great promise. It combined songs such as "Stand by Me" and "Love Potion #9," which are familiar even to people of our generation, with the sultry and edgy movement of "Fosse" for an unexpected and high-energy musical revue. (continue reading)

World calls, but home is sweet

Cross-Cultural Dispatch: Tokyo, Japan

By Andrew Robinson

One evening last summer, during a slow night at work, I was talking to some of my fellow waiters and waitresses about my impending departure for Japan. The consensus seemed to be that if they were in my position, they would be nervous about leaving the country for a year. (continue reading)

Review: Local spot dishes up conscientious grub

Dos Gringos, A Mount Pleasant Café: A-

By Andrew Gardner

Dos Gringos, A Mount Pleasant Café 3116 Mount Pleasant St., NW www.dosgringoscafe.com 202-462-1159 METRO: Columbia Heights, green line PLATES: breakfast and brunch dishes: $2-$5, lunch and dinner: $5-$8 Living in a metropolis like Washington has its benefits, including access to great internships and jobs, awesome restaurants and cool cultural activities like concerts and museums. (continue reading)

Pixies' hooks shape generation

Pop-punk masters change music

By Stephen Tringali

Part 2 of a 3-part series Alt-country and indie rock icons Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy first started hanging out after realizing their shared love of punk rock in high school English class. Farrar admired the Sex Pistols, and Tweedy adored the Ramones. Both stole punk records, like Elvis Costello's "My Aim Is True," from their local library and, along with fellow Uncle Tupelo member Mike Heidorn, frequently ruined the local football player and rich kid parties by dropping in unannounced, scratching their Fleetwood Mac and Journey LPs, and blasting Black Flag and Minutemen tapes instead. (continue reading)