After much deliberation and pontification, the Daily has decided to bring back the weekly Arts Weekender section after a three year hiatus. ("We had a weekly Weekender section?") At times a paper-bankrupting magazine insert and an extended listings segment, think of the new and improved Weekender as part New York Times Style Section, part original masterpiece.
In addition to the normal compliment of articles, a feature length article will anchor the section each week, examining a current trend or person in the news. This week it is a sit-down with the director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a preview of their year.
Fashion Toast... and Roast is a candid shot of a student on campus whose fashion choices are... well... toasted and roasted by four expert commentators. Heatseekers highlights three singles that we've become especially enamored of in the office that week. Listings, as usual, list a number of weekend events around the city; we've added a featured listing that we think is especially worth checking out.
Finally, every week there will be an interview with someone involved in the film industry. This week it will be "Whale Rider" director Niki Caro; next week look for writer/producer/director Cameron Crowe of 2000's "Almost Famous" and 1996's "Jerry Maguire," among others.
In the coming weeks new features may be added, but these will form the core of Weekender each week. Enjoy.
-- David Cavell
