What is Christmas without "The Nutcracker?" Perhaps the most famous ballet in the history of the dance, many people would include this piece in their definition of the holiday. At the same time, however, there are people who are sick and tired of "The Nutcracker," and furthermore, the holiday season does not begin and end with Christmas.
Harlem Nutcracker to grace 'U': Famous ballet to feature local choirs, exhibits, caroling this weekend
A professor of Russian literature, art and architecture at Tulane University, as well as author and photographer of a number of works in Russian architecture, William C. Brumfield concerns himself with a "lost Russia" in his exhibition of silver prints now showing at the University Museum of Art.Brumeld offers snapshots of Russia
"Kiss or Kill," as the title implies, is about both love and crime. In this fascinating and strangely disquieting movie, the two notions are not mutually exclusive. "Kiss or Kill" is both a suspense and love story in one, an unpredictable adventure through the landscape of Australia.
Suspense, wit, strong characters color 'Kiss'
Mark Waters, director of what may be the first cinematic incest comedy, "The House of Yes," is weird. Or at least that's what his mom thinks.
"I showed this movie to my mother and my aunts, who are 60 years old and live in Indiana, and I was very amused at how much they liked it. As my mom put it, 'Well, you know, there's not too much cussing in it or anything. Sure, it's weird, but you're weird - and it's funny.Director Waters puts 'House' on market
With the exception of a few bands, Detroit hasn't quite been a hotbed of musical talent. Recently, though, some Detroit bands have gone on to bigger and better things, and deservingly, the Suicide Machines has been one of the biggest success stories.
Suicide Machines to deliver killer show
The School of Music's Department of Dance will present the Dance and Related Arts concert this weekend at the Betty Pease Dance Studio Theater. There are exceptions to the presentation: There won't be ordinary dance, nor will it be performed only by dance students.'Dance' concert delivers diversity
If you want to give your little sister nightmares for Christmas, they now come in a convenient purple and yellow box.
With a price tag of $109.95, your sister's trauma now answers to the name of Barney.
Price makes ActiMates Barney not worth loving
"Dilbert's Desktop Games" is a lot of fun, but I'm just not sure if it's $20-25 worth.
If "Dilbert's Desktop Games" somehow falls into your hands without you purchasing it, I advise taking her for a spin. 'Games' offers workplace fun with Dilbert
Capitol Records, doubts were raised about the quality of the album itself.
With the release of "Sevens," Garth Brooks successfully silences these rumors. The 14-track album is his finest in years.Urban cowboy: Garth Brooks gets lucky with high-rolling 'Sevens'
"Byrne" spans two generations, following the life of Michael Byrne, "a lecherous defective dreamer," and the lives of his many illegitimate children. The tale is told by a poor poet, paid by Byrne to "tell what they call a cautionary tale" about the accomplishments of Byrne's mad family.
Burgess succeeds with bright 'Byrne'
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