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A piano that is part of the traveling art exhibit 'Play Me, I'm Yours' is pictured in Mesa, Arizona, on Sunday, March 13, 2016.

Mesa and touring art exhibit create duet between creative expression and community

This art installation in Mesa showcases talents from a collection of unique and perhaps little heard voices.

By Ian Dickinson | March 15, 2016

The original Arizona Foodie suggests the freshest, friendliest eats in Tempe and Phoenix

A definitive guide to all the best restaurants in town from local food expert and the blogger behind Arizona Foodie.

By Celina Jimenez | March 15, 2016

This week, columnist Carson Abernethy pairs 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov with amaretto sour. Photo done on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Books & Booze: 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov

Give into temptation, and read this forbidden classic.

By Carson Abernethy | March 15, 2016

'Jurassic Park's' Mike Trcic talks life-size dinosaurs and desire

Tyrannosaurus rexes may not be stomping into Tempe's forest of classrooms and dorms; however, one of its creators Mike Trcic is to once again revive the life of dinosaurs that roamed theaters around the country over 20 years ago.

By Ryan Santistevan | March 14, 2016

Valley Noise: The Apaches bring surf vibes to the desert

Surf-rock band the Apaches bring a beachy sound back to the Valley.

By Ian Dickinson | March 14, 2016

A photo of 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.'

Tony Award-winning musical 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' kicks off at Gammage this week

The 2014 Tony Award-winning musical "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" is set to hit the Gammage stage on Tuesday in its first national tour, bringing with it a comedic tale of crime, romance and all the drama in between.

By Skylar Mason | March 14, 2016

Graphic designed with Canva on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016.

Gems off the light rail: Rustic and retro dining in downtown Phoenix

In between the light rail stops at Campbell and Camelback on Central Avenue are a couple of bubbly restaurants right beside one another.

By Nicole Dusanek | March 14, 2016

Jazz on the Plaza offers a classy twist to students' Tuesday study sessions

Jazz on the Plaza to set the mood for your next Tuesday study session.

By Jeff Darge | March 13, 2016

The African Drum Ensemble poses for a photo.

ASU percussion ensembles will come together for one loud evening

Many of ASU's percussion ensembles will be joining forces for a loud and variable showcase called Rhythmic Variation.

By Tanner Stechnij | March 13, 2016

Theater professor, Joya Scott is seen in the secret garden behind Gammage Hall on the Tempe campus, Thursday, March 3, 2016.

Center Stage: Joya Scott on the vitality of experimental theater

Joya Scott's work at ASU, Scottsdale Community College and Orange Theatre stems from a commitment to producing quality experimental theater and inspiring future generations of artists.

By Skylar Mason | March 13, 2016

Grey Leeseberg plays guitar and sings in the Secret Garden on the Tempe campus on Thursday, March 3, 2016.

When it comes to passion, there is no Grey area for this ASU student

In a black-and-white world, talented Chinese language freshman Grey Leeseberg brings a splash of color with her music.

By Shantel Marekera | March 13, 2016

Johnny Depp speaks with Professor Lawrence Krauss during his talk 'Finding Creativity in Madness' at ASU Gammage on Saturday, March 12, 2016, as a part of the Origins Project.
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5 things we learned from Johnny Depp's dialogue with Lawrence Krauss at ASU

Depp discussed madness, creativity with Krauss at Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium on Saturday.

By Bridget Dowd | March 13, 2016

Johnny Depp to bring depth, creative absurdity to Origins Project Dialogue

Perhaps no one is more tailor-made for a discussion on creativity and madness than the gatekeeper of creative absurdity, Johnny Depp.

By Celina Jimenez | March 11, 2016

'Do the Right Thing' director Spike Lee at Gammage on Friday

The visionary director will speak about his films and culture tomorrow night at Gammage Auditorium.

By Shane Weinstein | March 3, 2016

Walt Disney producer Clark Spencer brings the zoo to ASU

Clark Spencer visited ASU's classroom to speak about an upcoming Disney animation, "Zootopia."

By Nicole Dusanek | March 3, 2016

Travel to outer space this weekend with 'The Search: Exploring Unknown Worlds'

ASU Marston Exploration Theater makes it possible for students to visit celestial objects in space — sort of.

By Tanner Stechnij | March 3, 2016

TUF show features four bands for a loud kick-off to spring break

The Underground Foundation to host the loudest, most fun house show you'll find over spring break.

By Ryan Santistevan | March 2, 2016

McDowell Mountain Music Festival has something for everybody

The 13th annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival will bring good vibes and good music to audiences of all ages.

By Celina Jimenez | March 2, 2016

ASU professors to delve into Hamlet as part of month-long Shakespeare celebration

Two ASU professors and one UA professor will present their thoughts on three different publications of "Hamlet" at a panel discussion at the UA library titled "The Texts of Hamlet: 'The Good, the Bad, and the Folio.'"

By Skylar Mason | March 1, 2016

The Cold War Kids kick off the 2015 Summer Ends Concert Series in Tempe Beach Park on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015. The series will continue this weekend, Thursday through Sunday, and will feature a range of artists.

The State Press' ultimate guide to spring break

Congratulations, the weeks of studying and pulling all-nighters have finally paid off. You've made it to spring break. We've put together the ultimate spring break list to help you make the most of your week off of school.

By Andrew Nicla | March 1, 2016

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