Finding his rhythm between classroom and stage
At Harvard, drummer Raghav Mehrotra ’26 built knowledge about the music industry — and a sizable social media following.
Arts
Scenes of student ingenuity at Harvard Arts Festival
The four-day celebration, organized by the Office for the Arts at Harvard, features music, dance, theater performances, visual art exhibits, and hands-on art activities at venues across campus.
Where the humanities prove their power
A recent event, hosted by the Public Culture Project, emphasized the real-world benefits of arts and humanities for unhoused and incarcerated populations.
Theater director Bill Rauch ’84 awarded Harvard Arts Medal
The visionary behind “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” was honored in a ceremony celebrating his contributions to the arts.
At Harvard, Flavor Flav weighs place in hip-hop history
The Public Enemy icon discussed his career, his influences, and the power of music as political commentary.
Mattea Conforti ’28 stars in ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ sequel on Hulu
The Pforzheimer House resident filmed through the spring and summer for the “The Testaments,” a new Margaret Atwood adaptation.
Renovated pool theater debuts with ‘Rent’
A student production of the 1994 musical showcases the Adams House venue’s best features
Kate McNamara named new director of Carpenter Center
The curator, author, and educator had been interim director for the past year.
Do people like how liberalism looks?
A recent event, hosted by the Public Culture Project, grappled with the political philosophy’s aesthetic appeals (or lack thereof).
The art of College poetry
This year, Harvard College is home to one current and two former National Youth Poet Laureates.
Retelling Frederick Douglass’ story, with a soundtrack
Quadree “Dree” Palimore paced the floor in a campus studio recently as Yerim Colin prepared to sing. The students were workshopping a number from Palimore’s original musical — an ambitious retelling of the life of Frederick Douglass.