The Echo

Local artist evokes Sun Devil pride for football game days

Lisa Bernal Brethour creates street-art murals by using a vibrant array of soft pastels to bring the ASU community to life on game days.

By Hayley Brand | September 29, 2016

People walk into ASU Gammage in Tempe, Arizona in 2015.

Theater's impact for good: Gammage brings economic growth to the Valley

The 2016-2017 Broadway season at ASU Gammage is underway and the theater is anticipating a large number of musical-loving patrons to be pilling in and contributing to local economic growth.

By Jillian Haynie | September 29, 2016

Students at ASU's School of Music perform at a dress rehearsal for Lyric Opera Theatre's production of "H.M.S Pinafore" on Sept. 27, 2016.

Laughs, thrills and nautical fun to be had at Lyric Opera Theatre's production of "H.M.S Pinafore"

ASU students will peform their own take on the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, "H.M.S. Pinafore," from Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 at the Evelyn Smith Music Theatre.

By Ian Dickinson | September 28, 2016

The passionfruit slushie with honey boba, photographed at Snoh Ice Shavery's grand opening on Sept. 24, is one of the drink combinations offered at the shop's new downtown Phoenix location. The business also serves milk teas, ice teas, as well as "snoh," which is a combination of ice cream and traditional shaved ice.

Beat the heat with Downtown Phoenix's newest frozen treat

Snoh Ice Shavery is serving up a unique twist on shaved ice and ice cream in the heart of downtown Phoenix, just over one-quarter of a mile away from ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Hayley Brand | September 28, 2016

Dance professor Melissa Britt rehearses for the upcoming 'Jai Ma' performing art event at the ASU Art Museum on Sept. 11, 2016.

Pregnancy and performance art: professors to explore childbirth through dance

ASU dance professors Eileen Standley and Melissa Britt use performance art to share a woman's pregnancy journey and explore life and childbirth

By Kiya Gaskin | September 28, 2016

Actors perform a scene from H.M.S Pinafore at the ASU Tempe campus.

ASU's Lyric Opera Theatre to dazzle with preview of the 2016-17 MainStage season

English sailors, New York gangsters, Ancient Egyptians and Fairy Tale creatures all walk into the Musical Instrument Museum...and put on a show. Lyric Opera Theatre will preview the 2016-17 season by performing songs on Sept. 28th at the Musical Instrument Museum.

By Grant Roberts | September 27, 2016

"Fall Forward!" dancers perform on Oct. 5, 2015.

'Fall Forward!' to showcase ASU talent in dance, music and digital media

The School of Film, Dance and Theatre will hold "Fall Forward!" - its annual showcase of faculty and student talent.

By Ian Dickinson | September 27, 2016

ASU Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Reherse

ASU wind bands will take a trip around the world with exclusive works

ASU wind bands will be performing a diverse collection of music that will feature many countries from all over the globe. The concert will showcase some of the most talented musicians that ASU has to offer at the Gammage Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27.

By Marcella Baietto | September 26, 2016

Local author to bring her story of love and immigration to ASU Book Group

"Crossing the Line: A Marriage Across Borders" will ignite a fire for social change at ASU Book Group's September meeting.

By Carly Golding | September 26, 2016

Local band Pro Teens is launching a national tour this Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.

Local band Pro Teens to 'Accidentally' kick off tour with upcoming house party

Pro Teens will host a house show to commence their biggest tour yet.

By Ian Dickinson | September 25, 2016

Heather Lineberry, Senior Curator and Associate Director at the ASU Art Museum, sits infront of Ana Mendieta’s Siluetas series at the ASU Art Mueseum in Tempe. This art series is Mendietas most famous work and it focuses on what she calls earth-body sculutres.

'Energy Charge' exhibit brings 1970s feminist artist into the 21st Century

This Friday marks the opening for the brand new exhibit, in honor of Ana Mendieta, at the ASU Art Museum, running from Sept. 23 through Dec. 31. Five other contemporary artists will also be involved in the exhibit, showcasing their own works which hold close ties to Mendieta's artwork.

By Marcella Baietto | September 22, 2016

Victor Vargas, left, Colton Tricic, center, and Janett Salas at the home of Robert DeProspero in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Top secret: ASU students make documentary about former Secret Service agent

A group of ASU film students and graduates have created a documentary about Ronald Reagan's head of security, Robert DeProspero.

By Jillian Haynie | September 21, 2016

Trunk Space will be a nomad no more

The Trunk Space has continued to thrive as a traveling pop-up venue, but it is about to announce its new permanent location.

By Ian Dickinson | September 19, 2016

ASU graduate to spark conversation about race through art

On Tuesday a discussion will cover white people, art and transforming our collective consciousness, lead by Dr. Chris Boyd.

By Amanda Pruett | September 18, 2016

A crowd lines-up for restaurant Someburros’ new location on the east side concourse of Sun Devil Stadium before a game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

New Someburros location means twice the fun and twice the churros this football season

Mexican restaurant Someburros is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the opening of a second location in Sun Devil Stadium.

By Ian Dickinson | September 15, 2016

Professor Souad T. Ali, Director of Arabic Studies poses for a picture of ASU Senior Ben Stelle, President of the Arabic Language and Culture Club on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016.

Arts of the East: Exploring Arabic culture through film and poetry

The Council of Arabic and Islamic Studies aims to fight stigmas about Arabic culture through a free film and poetry series showcasing the influence of Islamic art.

By Kiya Gaskin | September 15, 2016

Ruben Perezthica, a lead line cook, compleltes a dish and puts it out to be served at Culinary Dropout in Tempe on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016.

3 restaurants near Tempe campus offer bargain meals for Arizona Restaurant Week

Three restaurants near ASU's Tempe campus will offer reduced-priced, price-fixed dinners during Arizona Restaurant Week.

By Ian Dickinson | September 14, 2016

ASU public service major Jordyn Kush reads a brief history of "Frankenstein" in the exhibit at Hayden Library on Sept. 14. The exhibit runs through December 2016.

Bringing the library back to life: Frankenstein at 200 exhibit explores creation in modern context

Hayden Library is coming back to life with the interdisciplinary exhibit Frankenstein at 200, running through December 2016.

By Alexandra Myers | September 14, 2016

"American Dad!" Co-Creator Mike Barker (left) and Adam Collis (right) answer questions from a Q&A session with ASU Students at the Marston Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

From cancellation to crowning achievement: American Dad! co-creator spoke with ASU students about his Hollywood success

American Dad! Co-Creator Mike Barker gave a talk at ASU about his journey from a sitcom writer to creating a hit television show.

By Jillian Haynie | September 14, 2016

ASU Professor Rashad Shabazz to talk about history of black music in Minneapolis and Prince's impact

How did Minneapolis become the epicenter for black musicians to create a style of music that influenced artists like Prince? ASU Professor Rashad Shabazz will discuss this in a presentation on Wednesday.

By Grant Roberts | September 13, 2016

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