The Echo

Ron May, founding artistic director of Stray Cat Theatre, poses for a portrait in the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix on Friday, Feb. 28, 2016.

Center Stage: Ron May on the individuality of indie-theater in Phoenix

In Ron May's 15th year as founding artistic director of Stray Cat Theatre, it's clear what started as a degree program in directing and theater management at ASU has turned into something much greater than a diploma.

By Skylar Mason | February 28, 2016

Nia Witherspoon discusses the Black Arts Movement, inspirations

The creator of the Black Arts Matter talk about her ideas and inspirations behind her work

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 25, 2016

A 'brunch' of restaurants to check out on Sunday morning

The top 5 brunch spots near the Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses.

By Tanner Stechnij | February 25, 2016

Lyric Opera Theatre's 'L'elisir d'amore' a classic opera with lighthearted romance

The Lyric Opera Theatre's upcoming production of "“L'elisir d'amore”" brings a comedic love story to the Evelyn Smith Music Theatre Feb. 25-28.

By Skylar Mason | February 24, 2016

Black Arts Matter set to close Black History Month with performance, discussion

The Herberger-produced event will cover Black arts to close-off ASU's celebration of Black History Month.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 24, 2016

Graduating art students to showcase ultimate "Fridge Worthy" drawings in group exhibition

Graduating art students are putting the finishing touches on "Fridge Worthy," a Gallery 100 exhibition that will showcase their diverse works of art.

By Celina Jimenez | February 24, 2016

Headliner Hunter Hayes is the most 'Wanted' at this year's Devilpalooza

Hunter Hayes to perform at ASU's biggest event of the spring semester, Devilpalooza.

By Nicole Dusanek | February 23, 2016

This week, columnist Carson Abernethy pairs The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald with a gin rickey.

Books & Booze: 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Float through a gin-soaked classic with prose as beautiful as the mansions it details

By Carson Abernethy | February 23, 2016

The Arizona State University Men's Chorus rehearses "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" in preperation for Wednesday's concert at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

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ASU choir groups to share joy of singing Wednesday

The Tempe Center for the Arts is the place to be on Wednesday for an evening of choral performances.

By Tanner Stechnij | February 23, 2016

Center Stage: Tracy Liz Miller on empowering women in theater

Miller co-founded a nonprofit called The Bridge Initiative to "identify and empower female artists in the Southwest region."

By Skylar Mason | February 22, 2016

ASU Book Group turns the page between students and authors

ASU Book Group gives students the opportunity to do just that during its monthly events bridging the gap between student and author.

By Noelle Lilley | February 22, 2016

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

Gems off the light rail: A fresh look at Mill Avenue

The light rail station on Mill Avenue and Third Street stops right in the center of downtown Tempe, and it offers a completely new appeal during daylight hours.

By Nicole Dusanek | February 22, 2016

The editorial board plans the perfect Arizona spring break

For everyone staying in Arizona over spring break, here are some places The State Press Editorial Board recommends checking out.

By State Press Staff | February 21, 2016

Myrella Arellano Summer practicing with the Jazz Choir at ASU

ASU vocal jazz group Arpeggio hits the high notes this semester

Vocal jazz group Arpeggio flavors the music community with its a capella touch.

By Damon Smith | February 21, 2016

Battle of the Bands competitor The Unrelated shares positive vibes through music

The Tempe-based group, comprised of ASU students, takes cues from Sublime and Foo Fighters.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 18, 2016

Music professor Caio Pagano poses for a portrait in his office on Monday, March 16, 2015. Pagano is a co-creator The Avanti Fund, which will host the Avanti Chamber Music Festival this weekend.

Avanti Chamber Music Festival funds young pianists, brings world-renowned musicians to Tempe

World-renowned musicians are on their way to ASU to perform in the Avanti Chamber Music Festival for a good cause.

By Tanner Stechnij | February 18, 2016

Dave Thomas Brown (Michael), Elizabeth Stanley (Francesca), Cullen R. Titmas (Bud) and Caitlin Houlahan (Carolyn) in the national tour of "The Bridges of Madison County."

'Bridges of Madison County' at Gammage paints a charming, if artificial, picture of romance

The touring production cast of "Bridges" is filled with exceptional actors who produced the best show possible with the rocky source material they were given.

By Skylar Mason | February 17, 2016

A bowl of Shio Tonkotsu ramen at Otakumen from Otakumen's restaurant in downtown Phoenix on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016.

Otakumen and Pat and Waldo's restaurants share same passionate owner, differ disappointingly in quality

Chef Marco DiSanto's Otakumen and Pat and Waldo's restaurants are brimming with passion, but inconsistent in execution.

By Celina Jimenez | February 17, 2016

Folk-punk rocker Andy Warpigs highlights Phoenix's evolving music scene

A glimpse of how Andy Warpigs got his start and the ever-changing Phoenix music scene.

By Ian Dickinson | February 17, 2016

Third Thursdays to bring street-fair art to ASU Tempe campus

Third Thursday to debut on ASU's Tempe campus this week.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | February 16, 2016

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