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Local arts provide soundtrack, backdrop for young voters in 2016 election

The local arts and culture scene, from music to theater, has been a soundtrack and backdrop to young voters, many of whom will vote for the first time in the upcoming election.

By Alexandra Watts | November 2, 2016

Tomás Stanton, founder of Phonetic Spit, performs his original works of spoken-word poetry at ASU's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy.

Students find healing through spoken-word poetry

Spoken-word poetry has served as more than just an art form for students, but also as a form of therapy.

By Hayley Brand | November 2, 2016

The actors and actresses of 600 Highwaymen prepare to take their audience on an experience like no other during The Fever, performed at ASU's Paul V. Galvin Playhouse.

Reaching out: 600 Highwaymen's 'The Fever' embraces its audience in an interactive performance

An interactive performance tests the boundaries of its audience and allows them to experience what it means to be human.

By Karisma Sandoval | November 2, 2016

Assassination, politics and Bob Marley: Author Marlon James to bring insight on creative writing to ASU

On Thursday, Nov. 3, renowned author Marlon James will be giving a literary talk called "When Books Come out of Books" at the Tempe campus, focusing on his most recent novel and the process of creative writing.

By Carly Golding | October 31, 2016

Yadira De La Riva poses for a photo at the Women's Plaza of Honor.

Using theater as social engagement: resident artist Yadira De La Riva re-connects to the border

The Bi-National Arts Residency showcases what it means to be a borderland person through the arts.

By Lurissa Carbajal | October 27, 2016

Barbara Colby and her husband, Arthur, on June 16, 2016.

Former professor colors the walls of ASU Gammage with a vibrant exhibition

ASU Gammage is currently showcasing retired professor Barbara Colby's watercolor and pencil art. The exhibit will run until Nov. 1 and can be seen on Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m.

By Marcella Baietto | October 27, 2016

Third-year undergraduate music performance student Ramon Garavito, Jr. poses with his tuba in September, 2014. He will be performing in his fourth undergraduate recital on Saturday Oct. 29, 2016.

Undergraduate music student goes above and beyond with fourth tuba recital

Music performance student Ramon Garavito, Jr. will hold his fourth tuba recital Oct. 29.

By Kiya Gaskin | October 27, 2016

Take/Aim held its opening reception on Oct. 27, 2016, at Northlight Gallery and was open to the public for viewing. Viewers of the exhibition experience all perspectives of the hunting world.

Take/Aim exhibition at ASU's Northlight Gallery tackles multiple perspectives on hunting

Raw opinions on hunting culture are presented in the exhibition Take/Aim, shooting to stir up questions about what is right and what is wrong.

By Karisma Sandoval | October 26, 2016

Roll into a Bob Dylan celebration "Like a Rolling Stone"

In light of Bob Dylan's recent Nobel Prize in Literature award, ASU aims to celebrate his achievement with song and recitation at the "Bringing It All Back: Bob Dylan Nobel Prize Celebration 2016” event on Wednesday.

By Owen Baldner | October 24, 2016

Phoenix College hosted a Third-Friday art gallery on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016.

MFA students and faculty put their twist on contemporary art

Throughout October, Phoenix College's Eric Fishel gallery will host ASU's Painting/Drawing program showcasing contemporary work by MFA students and faculty

By Leah Goldberg | October 23, 2016

Authors Sarah Berkeley Tolchin, David Baker and ASU English professor Cynthia Hogue participate in a Q&A session at the 2015 Ennis Ireland Book Festival.

The Emerald Isle will meet the Valley of the Sun at the Ennis Sister Cities Book Festival

The Ennis Ireland Book Festival offers students a unique taste of Ireland and Irish literature without having to leave the Valley.

By Carly Golding | October 23, 2016

A woman paints a skeleton face on a young visitor at the 2015 Dia de los Metros at the Mesa Arts Center.

Festive fall activities for the broke college student

Arizona is home to many fall festivities that college students can partake in.

By Jillian Haynie | October 20, 2016

ASU alumnus Adam Galen gives a talk to students about his career in marketing and distributing indie films on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016.

Homecoming week wisdom: Talking life after graduation with alum Adam Galen

Alum Adam Galen talks his experience about the industry and internships with budding film and media studies students.

By Owen Baldner | October 19, 2016

Musical trio to spice up classical music by bringing Latin rhythms to ASU

Trío Montecino will perform a concert on Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Katzin Concert Hall to show off a more diverse and cultural side of classical music.

By Marcella Baietto | October 19, 2016

EDM artist Gryffin kickstarts upcoming Whole Heart Tour in Tempe

DJ and music producer Gryffin brings his melodic EDM hits to Tempe on his new tour.

By Kiya Gaskin | October 18, 2016

Carlton "Starr" Releford and Bert Tanner starred as David and his cousin Lynnell in Carpetbag Theatre's production of "Speed Killed My Cousin" on Saturday, Oct. 15.

Coming home: “Speed Killed My Cousin” enacted life after war at ASU Gammage

An emotion-filled production of “Speed Killed My Cousin” came to Gammage on Saturday as part of ASU Gammage’s BEYOND series to tell the story of an African American veteran and her struggles returning home from the Iraq War.

By Taylor Bishop | October 17, 2016

Audree Lopez poses for a photo behind the scenes at a Seventeen.com Facebook Live event presenting her favorite fall trends for September.

Business of Fashion club co-founder talks success in fashion industry

Business of Fashion at ASU club's former president and co-founder Audree Lopez spoke to students about making it in the fashion industry and working in New York.

By Leah Goldberg | October 17, 2016

The Trunk Space settles in with first official show in new building

The Trunk Space, which has existed since 2004, has found a new home at Grace Lutheran Church.

By Ian Dickinson | October 16, 2016

LOT Artistic Director Brian DeMaris rehearses an opera pit orchestra.

Lyric Opera Theatre: New leadership reinvigorates students' passion for performing

Lyric Opera Theater, the program that combines opera and musical theater, is making some exciting changes this year, both onstage and behind the scenes.

By Ben Vining | October 16, 2016

The Chamber Singers rehearse at the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium in preparation for their "Choral Expressions" concert on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Three in one: Three ASU choirs will showcase their talent in one diverse concert

With a mix of traditional, complex and upbeat music, the Concert Choir, Gospel Choir and Chamber Singers will perform all the diverse styles they have been working on for their joined concert on Oct.18.

By Karisma Sandoval | October 16, 2016

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