Thundercat Turns the Funk Up at Tipitina’s
Luke Bravo, Contributing Reporter
October 24, 2017
From the get go, the room was blanketed with layers of smoke thanks to the machines running on stage and the people lighting up cigarettes in the crowd. Every light and laser was a thick beam of color. Friday evening, people lined up outside of Tipitina’s to see Thundercat perform.Music looped overhe...
Comedian John Mulaney comes to town on “Kid Gorgeous” tour
Colin Threlkeld, Senior Staff Reporter
October 22, 2017
With his “Kid Gorgeous” tour in full swing, comedian John Mulaney graced the stage of the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts for two shows at 7 and 10 p.m. this past Sunday.With three stand-up specials under his belt, two of which are available on Netflix, the 35-year-old Mulaney...
The Growlers put goth in “beach goth” at Joy Theater
Adrienne Underwood, Senior Staff Reporter
October 20, 2017
Outside of France, no group of people has ever been so excited by a beret as when The Growlers' lead singer Brooks Nielsen quite literally shimmied onto the stage of Joy Theater clad in the aforementioned chic headwear.The Growlers identify as "beach goth," a combination of surf and psychedelic rock w...
Herbie Fully Loaded: Herbie Hancock stupefies Orpheum Theater
Josh Axelrod, Arcade Editor
October 20, 2017
Most likely, if a UFO landed in the middle of the Orpheum Theater during Herbie Hancock's Sunday night performance, no one in the audience would notice. The jazz legend, along with a stunning ensemble of musicians, hypnotized listeners with a masterful two-hour concert.Throughout the 120 minutes...
Art for Art’s Sake offers reliable enjoyment to New Orleanians
Sara Brown, Contributing Reporter
October 20, 2017
Free wine. Free cheese. Free admission to art galleries. This impeccable combination of pleasures can only be found at Art for Art's Sake.The annual event took place last Saturday, where a multitude of art galleries and antique shops across the city opened their doors to the public. Attendees were...
Glass Animals brings pineapple soul and Tetris to Mardi Gras World
Emily Fornof, Senior Staff Reporter
October 18, 2017
Rays of golden light shined from a pineapple disco ball hanging among lit-up Tetris cubes and fake palm trees. With a weird and vintage aesthetic, Glass Animals brought the sound and look of their music, videos and website to life when they visited Mardi Gras World on Thursday, Oct. 12.Starting off the show was the electro-pop so...
Ba Chi Canteen modifies menu, includes more global options
Tess Riley, Senior Staff Reporter
October 18, 2017
Filed under Arcade, Food, Showcase
Just in time for the fall semester, Ba Chi Canteen updated its menu to rope in a new generation of soon-to-be-baco-obsessed Tulanians.The Maple Street student hotspot offers a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including vegetarian and vegan-friendly items. Ba Chi's menu features traditional Vietnames...
Jesmyn Ward receives Genius Grant from MacArthur Foundation
Josh Axelrod, Arcade Editor
October 11, 2017
Filed under Arcade, Campus Life, NOLA
Jesmyn Ward, Tulane associate professor and National Book Award winner, was selected as a 2017 MacArthur Fellow yesterday for her contributions to southern literature.The fellowship, known as a genius grant, awards 20-30 individuals in a variety of fields $625,000 for showing originality and dedication...
Mac Demarco at Orpheum Theater: Making his way to downtown New Orleans
Nurah Lambert, Arcade Editor
October 11, 2017
Amid a sea of cuffed light-wash denim, round glasses frames and baseball caps, trendy young adults buzzed in anticipation of their musical beacon of adolescence: Mac Demarco. The indie rock musician performed at the Orpheum Theater Wednesday evening, Sept. 27. Both longtime fans and Mac Demarco newbies ca...
Arcade Fire left audience ‘Infinitely Content’ with New Orleans performance
Justin Reid, Contributing Reporter
October 9, 2017
On September 26, Arcade Fire treated New Orleans to an impressive performance as its Infinite Content tour came to the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena.The stage was set up as a boxing arena, ropes and all, and fans crowded around as Arcade Fire brought the energy of an impressive 22-round...
Mother knows best in Aronofsky’s new psychological thriller
Annabelle Golden, Contributing Reporter
October 6, 2017
Filed under Arcade, Movies & TV
Darren Aronofsky, the man who created "Black Swan" and "Requiem for a Dream," unleashed his newest psychological horror movie "mother!," which tackles existential and metaphorical themes while leaving the audience entranced, feeling riled, confused and curious.Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem play a c...
Awkward Sex Stories: Love at First Sex
October 4, 2017
Justin is a pseudonym used in this story so the subject is able to show his face on campus.I was at one of my first Greek events after joining a sorority freshman year when I met the love of my life. Not really. Not at all, actually, but I'll explain.I had brought a date to the party. I'll adm...
