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Jazz series starts with Ellington concert

Twelve jazz artists merged together for the first time Saturday night to perform pieces from the legendary Duke Ellington in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall. »

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Elephant Man strong in storyline, cast

Elephant Man portrays the true story of an Englishman living in the Victorian era named John Merrick. He was born with a disease that was hideously deforming, now called neurofibromatosis. This crippling disease sentenced Merrick to life as a social outcast and exploited freak show. »

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Jarhead far from empty

Jarhead is an unconventional, risky movie, but is a fine example that when a risk pays off, it pays off big. This could be the least violent war movie ever, yet at the same time, is one of the most draining. Jarhead is the result of a perfect cohesion between members of the cast and crew, resulting in an immersive, memorable, and emotional experience. »

Latest Disney hit has Little value

Before anyone goes to see Chicken Little, heed this warning: of all the Disney computer-animated features to date, this one is most fitting of the term "children's movie." Unfortunately, it also wins the award for least entertaining. In other words, The Incredibles this is not. »

Poet shares work, discusses workshopping

Award-winning poet and author Mary Ann Samyn read from her works and spoke on the elements of poetry in the Roberta Allen Reading Room Nov. 2. »

Local competition to showcase bartenders

Bartenders from California, Arizona, and across Michigan will showcase their unique skills Tuesday, Nov. 15 during "The Midwest Showdown," a flair bartending competition being held at Shooters of Saginaw. The event, being presented by Flair-Tec, a competitive bartending company, will begin at 8 p.m. and is scheduled to last two hours. »

Poetry prize awarded

Poet Carl Phillips was awarded the Theodore Roethke Poetry Prize during a ceremony in the Rhea Miller Recital Hall Thursday, Nov. 3. »