Diwali Mubarak! Happy Diwali! Though this post is a bit belated, “crackers” (fireworks) still continue occasionally during the days, making me think that this post is not so late after all. Diwali is a celebration of light (not unlike other autumn/winter holidays), a homecoming for Lakshmi, and a week (or two) of fireworks. Diwali is […]
Sex, Sacredness, and Suspense in A View From The Bridge
In his strong directorial response to Arthur Miller’s A View From The Bridge, Ivo Van Hove strips away all excess and ornamentation to reach the heart of Miller’s 1955 play, showing now at the Lyceum Theater on 45th Street. The Young Vic theater company’s production of A View From The Bridge is set in Brooklyn, […]
There’s No Way You Can Stop the School of Rock
School of Rock has burst onto the Broadway stage with electric energy, extremely talented child actors, and the vibe of a rock concert. Based on the 2003 film of the same name, this musical features a book by Julian Fellowes and fourteen new songs written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Glenn Slater, in addition to […]
Academics Blog
When we are not travelling our weekly schedule is fairly consistent. Every morning we have class from 8am to around 10 or 11 am. Then we take a break until 2pm, during which time we eat lunch. We have our second class of the day at 2pm and it usually lasts until around 4pm. All […]
Field Note for Independent Project
For followers of Islam, Friday is the day when one should come to the mosque to receive a sermon and worship with other members of the community. For Muslim men this is a requirement, but women may come as they please. In Jinan, there are three mosques that are all located within the Muslim district, […]