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Seniors Alex Tortora and Taylor Misiak, who play John Proctor and Abigail Williams, respectively, star in the Ithaca College Main Stage Theater production of “The Crucible.” The play is set during the Salem Witch Trials.

Paranoia prevails in allegorical Main Stage play

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • April 23, 2014
Ithaca College's Main Stage Theater will perform "The Crucible," written by Arthur Miller, April 22–27 at Hoerner Theatre.
A crowd gathers to watch a film screening at the Rochester Fringe Festival last year. Fringe festivals often feature chaotic and unconventional acts. Ithaca will hold its first fringe festival April 24–27 in downtown Ithaca.

Unorthodox theater festival premieres in Ithaca

By Nina Varilla, Staff Writer • April 16, 2014
On April 24–27, Ithaca will host its first fringe festival, featuring five different acts. Fringe festivals usually deliver unconventional performances.

Accomplished producer discusses business in film industry

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Accent Editor • April 11, 2014
Veteran producer Mark Burg '81 held a lecture April 3, speaking with students and faculty about the mechanics of the film industry. Burg sat down with Assistant Accent Editor Steven Pirani to talk further about the value of thinking outside of the box in film.
IC Voicestream, a coed a cappella group, performs during the semifinal round of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella on March 29 at Rutgers University. The group did not qualify for the final rounds in New York City.

Coed a cappella group performs at semifinals

By Kelli Kyle, Staff Writer • April 2, 2014
IC Voicestream, the college's coed a cappella group, competed in the semifinal round of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella on March 29 at Rutgers University.
The Dock, a music venue and bar, opened Feb. 24 on the southern tip of Cayuga Lake. It aims to provide an upbeat atmosphere to customers and host concerts for local and signed artists. The first band that performed was M-Eleven.

Refurbished concert venue replaces Castaways bar

By James O'Hagan, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2014
The Dock, a new music venue and bar, opened Feb. 24.
From left, senior Benjii Maust and sophomore Daniel Fogarty dress as their drag queen characters Kora Zone and Em Fazeema, respectively, during last year’s drag show. Maust and Fogarty are hosting the show March 22.

Drag queens set to rule the cinematic runway

By Alyvia Covert, Contributing Writer • March 19, 2014
The third annual drag show, which is hosted by LGBT group PRISM, will be held March 22 in Emerson Suites. This year's show is movie-themed.

Review: Erotic thriller questions nature of love

By Tylor Colby, Staff Writer • March 19, 2014
An unsettling tone and divisive story drive provocative movie

Review: Unimpressive electronic sound diminishes rock group’s appeal

By Marissa Framarini, Staff Writer • January 29, 2014
Painful lyrics and mediocre new sound hurt indie-rock album.
The cast of “Sweeney Todd” rehearses in Risley Hall on Oct 28. Performances are held Oct. 31-Nov. 7.

How about a shave?: College collaborates with Cornell on musical thriller

By Vicky Wolak, Chief Copy Editor • October 30, 2013
"Sweeney Todd," produced by Cornell University's Melodramatics Theatre Company, will run Oct. 31 through Nov. 7 at Risley Theatre.
Lewis Black will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the State Theatre. Black is a Grammy Award-winning comedian known for his satirical humor involving political and social issues in the U.S.

Lewis Black to perform at State Theatre

By Jackie Eisenberg, Accent Editor • October 28, 2013
Lewis Black, known for his angry, sarcastic humor, will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the State Theatre.
Patrons sit at the bar Oct. 20 at Mystic Water Kava Bar & Yoga Studio.

Zone of tranquility: Kava bar offers community alternative nightlife hotspot

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • October 23, 2013

Senior Samantha Towle sits in the nook of a wooden bar that is wrapped in gnarled tree roots that climb up to leafy limbs lining the ceiling of the Mystic Water Kava Bar & Yoga Studio. Soothing music...

From left, senior Danielle Merendino, freshman Judelle White and sophomore Renee Schweizer perform during a rehearsal for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Williams 225.

New student theater group to produce cult classic movie musical on stage

By Kelli Kyle, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2013
The Macabre Theatre Ensemble will produce "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at 9 p.m. and midnight on Oct. 25 and 26 in Williams 225.
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