Book lovers can all agree that since the beginning of film adaptations, books have often been done wrong. I remember the first time I saw A Wrinkle in Time in the theatre, and even though the movie itself was beautifully made, I hated the fact that they didn't involve more of Aunt Beast. From then on, I claimed to despise the movie because it did not correctly cover the book. This is an experience I know has been shared by a lot of bookworms.
Talented students prepare for their roles in this year’s school musical, Chicago, promising drama, music, and a mix of choreographed dances straight out of the 1920s. Known for its iconic jazz music and interpretation of fame and corruption, Chicago opened Wednesday and will be showcased two more times today at 2p.m. and 7p.m.
It’s been one year since part one of Wicked released in theaters, capturing the hearts of many theatre kids and moviegoers. This year, the highly anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good, has arrived. The film picks up shortly after the events in the first film, following Elphaba, who is now the Wicked Witch of the West, and her clash with The Wizard. It also follows Glinda with her new rise in power as Glinda the Good. Wicked: For Good is packed full of tear-jerking and edge-of-your-seat moments.
Let's take a trip back in time to the Victorian era. The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is an annual holiday event at the Brown Cow Palace exhibition halls in Daly City, California, which replicates Charles Dickens’s novella, A Christmas Carol, in late 1800s Victorian London. This wonderful experience includes entertainment, food, friendly costumed performers, and artisan stalls consisting of homemade goods! Wander through the unique streets and alleys while you enjoy a traditional cone of sweet roasted chestnuts. Enjoy the wonderful smell of fresh-baked goods while watching a street performer juggle knives while balancing on a piece of wood on top of a cylinder.
Holiday cheer is accompanied by a plethora of traditions, like shopping for gifts and lighting the menorah, and enjoying holiday films. As we near the holiday season, the spotlight tends to land on Christmas. However, there are a lot of films that include many types of cheer. Here are some movie recommendations that you could watch during this time of the year!
This spooky season, the pug enthusiasts of the Bay Area celebrated their beloved dogs with many festivals and meetups in their honor.
There are a lot of stores that you might overlook on your walk home down Solano. Have you ever realized that you spend most of your time in Tay Tah or next to As You Wish? Here are some interesting stops you can make in one day that will change your view of Solano for the better.
Based on the classic Broadway musical, Wicked is part one of the long-awaited adapted film prequelling The Wizard of Oz (1939).
“A Complete Unknown,” the film based on the highly acclaimed folk singer Bob Dylan, hit the theaters on December 25. Since then it has gained steady popularity, with a current Rotten Tomatoes rating of 96%, and countless gushing reviews.
Voices blend as the absence of background music makes more space for their harmonizing. Albany High School’s acapella group, Vocal Soul, is made up of 16 singers in the choir program. They perform a variety of genres, from pop to holiday classics. Members learn more about harmonies and different vocal techniques. “Vocal Soul has taught me a lot about being part independent and working with the group to be as cohesive as possible,” senior June Ritzman explained.
