A different kind of dynasty
This Saturday, Tufts' Chinese Student Association (CSA) brings excitement and intrigue to Cohen Auditorium in their annual cultural extravaganza, "Dynasty." And no, it doesn't have anything to do with that Joan Collins nighttime soap from the '80s.
This "Dynasty" will excite and inspire with a program filled to the brim with a wide variety of musical acts and dramatic interludes.
According to "Dynasty" performer and freshman CSA member Lisa Yeung, the evening, which is co-sponsored by several other campus Asian culture groups, will feature such acts as a Chinese a cappella rendition, a traditional fan dance, a modern Chinese hip hop performance and a demonstration in martial arts executed by a coalition of Tufts, Harvard and MIT students.
Said Yeung, "Basically the show is a gathering of a lot of Asian cultural clubs that should give everyone a good sense of Asian culture ... We have a wide range of every kind of performance that covers everything comprehensively from traditional to modern, and we just hope that it gives people an appreciation for our culture."
"Dynasty" begins at 8:00 p.m. in Cohen Auditorium, and tickets are $5.
Hallelujah Hooplah
Everybody knows that a good film can't be judged on the strength of its actors, script or plot alone; no movie is complete without stellar musical accompaniment.
Tomorrow, you can relive the greatest tunes from your favorite flicks without having to shell out cash for the soundtrack. Just come to Cohen Auditorium, where Tufts' own gospel choir will be performing tracks from hit movies like "The Preacher's Wife," "Fame" and "Sister Act" in a special end-of-the-year program entitled, "Gospel Music at the Movies."
Gospel music has recently become a staple at the box office; its emotionally compelling sound and rich history allow it to function in a variety of film genres.
The gospel choir will be lead by conductor Donnell Patterson, and has a large repertoire of both contemporary and traditional music from which to draw Friday night's selections.
"Gospel Music at the Movies" begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Seats are general admission, and the cost of a ticket is $5.
Sarfaty brings his comedic stylings to Tufts
You've seen him on "Premium Blend." You've seen him at Caroline's in New York. You've even seen him at nudist gatherings.
But tonight, you can see him at Hillel, where nationally-renowned Jewish comedian Eddie Sarfaty will be yukking it up in an event co-sponsored by Tufts Hillel and the Tufts LGBT Center.
Sarfaty's signature self-deprecating, sarcastic style has earned him the right to poke fun at just about every aspect of people's lives, from the women he meets in aerobics class to the trials and tribulations of babysitting for his nephews. On the personal side, Sarfaty treats the serious subject of his homosexuality with light anecdotes about coming out and dating in the contemporary gay community.
Tonight at 7:00 p.m., the co-hosting organizations have invited Sarfaty to bring his humorous insight to campus for a program entitled "Queer Comedy." In a relaxed environment punctuated only by resounding chuckles, Sarfaty should be able to use his quick wit and silly stories to diffuse the air of tension that always surrounds questions of religion and sexuality.
--compiled by Kelly Rizzetta
