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Life After Hours: March 24-26

By Michael Valenti · Friday, March 24, 2017

Enjoy being back in DC with a celebration, art, theater or movies

Comedian Ali Wong holds sold-out show at Warner Theater

By Adena Maier · Thursday, March 23, 2017

The comedian performed new material about her life since becoming a mother

Concert Review: Los Campesinos! at the 9:30 Club

By Naomi Zeigler · Wednesday, March 22, 2017

After being chastised for not attending any concerts in Washington, D.C. during the three years I have spent here, I was given the opportunity to see a high school favorite, Los Campesinos!, at the famous 9:30 Club. Shortly after arriving at the venue, indie bands Infinity Crush and Crying opened to a crowded house.

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Speak Fresh takes on the road to national competition

By Cordilia James | March 21

When you walk into one of Speak Fresh’s poetry slams, you can usually expect to see a crowd of people snapping their fingers from their comfy seats all over the Perch or the Dav.

Music

Concert Preview: Big Thief

By Nora Turner | March 21

A true “Masterpiece” has been found in the debut album from indie-rock band Big Thief out of Brooklyn.

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Five Guys comes to Tenleytown

By Dilpreet Raju | March 20

More options are arriving for AU students

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Preview: 25th anniversary of the DC Environmental Film Festival

By Adena Maier | March 15

D.C.’s Environmental Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this month.

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Concert Preview: Foxygen

By Nora Turner | March 14

The eclectic pop-duo supports their album “Hang” at the 9:30 Club on March 22.

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Life’s spring break staycation guide

By Nazli Togrul | March 10

Whether it’s a shortage of funds, a lack of time or simply the desire to stay in D.C. that keeps you from travelling this spring break, there are plenty of things to do to make your staycation a blast.

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Life After Hours: March 10-12

By Emily Martin | March 10

Kick off spring break with a movie, exhibits, a concert, expo or festival

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Patagonia repairs students’ worn clothing

By Jack Reilly | March 10

The outdoor clothing company taught students sustainability practices and screened a documentary on climate change

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LASO presents “Latino Voices: A Night of Poetry”

By Adena Maier | March 10

The Latino and American Student Organization (LASO) organized a night of poetry on March 7 featuring Latino poets Elizabeth Acevedo and Carlos Andrés Goméz, in an effort to elevate the voices of people of color and increase the visibility of Latinos on AU’s campus, LASO executive board member Ariel Gomez said.

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Concert Preview: Regina Spektor

By Griffin Rowell | March 9

The beloved singer-songwriter comes to DAR Constitution Hall on March 14

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Obama vs. Trump: The value of musical literacy in a president

By Adena Maier | March 9

AU students and faculty weigh in on Obama and Trump’s relationships with the arts

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Concert Preview: Los Campesinos!

By Naomi Zeigler | March 7

Indie pop band Los Campesinos! bring its newest album, “Sick Scenes,” to the 9:30 Club on March 9 for the group’s first U.S.

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Concert Review: Japandroids Night Two at the 9:30 Club

By Griffin Rowell | March 6

The Vancouver duo brought raw energy on a rainy DC night

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Straight from print: Catching up with “Dime a Dozen”

By Adena Maier | March 5

This article originally appeared in The Eagle's February 24 special edition. During a bright and sunny day on the quad last spring, a group of students began to sing a cappella, smiles spread across their faces.

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Review: “Allegro's” weak story is paired with strong performances

By Michael Valenti | March 3

AU’s Department of Performing Arts put on a slightly untraditional rendition of Richard Rodgers’ and Oscar Hammerstein’s musical “Allegro,” on Feb.

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Yayoi Kusama’s “Infinity Mirrors” exhibit creates beauty from obsession

By Adena Maier | March 3

For 87-year-old Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, art is medicine. Kusama is best known for her use of phallic shapes, dots, LED lights and mirrors in her artwork to create pieces that feel obsessive, hallucinatory and disorienting.

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Life After Hours: March 3-5

By Emily Martin | March 3

The cherry blossoms will not peak nearly two weeks from now, so bide the time with a cultural festival, parade, music festival, art exhibit or improv show.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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