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The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Fate and Freedom through music and movies

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter October 24, 2013

The Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Institute of Art’s (CIA) Cinematheque and the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) have joined forces to create the massive Fate and Freedom festival to span this upcoming...

House of Blues’ Scene Stage a home for music lovers

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter October 24, 2013
Check out the House of Blues' Scene Stage for awesome rock shows.

The greatest pick-me-up

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter October 24, 2013

If ska concerts are known for anything, they’re known for their crowds. You see flailing. You see the mosh pit. You see every kind of punk. It’s an experience like no other; there’s even...

A funny, funky, folky Spot Night

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter October 23, 2013

Lucky Spider and St. Lucia were two very different flavors of music. While the two members of Lucky Spider (Case Western Reserve University students and siblings Nick and Alex Pilla) touched on some...

Prominent comic artist Chris Ware speaks the Cleveland Public Library

Jessica Yang, Staff Reporter October 11, 2013

Prominent comic artist Chris Ware went to the Cleveland Public Library on Saturday Oct. 5, as part of the annual “Writers and Readers” series at the library. Ware began his talk, humorously saying,...

Passion Pit’s lead singer, Michael Angelakos, sang to an audience of students, alumni and family on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Higher & higher & higher

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter October 5, 2013

A bobbing crowd of students roared after Passion Pit exited the stage. The chant crescendoed: “Encore! Encore! Encore!” Veale athletic center was stuffy, hot and filled with perspiration, yet...

Cleveland Museum of Art features film about Mona Lisa

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter October 5, 2013

The Mona Lisa: It is quite possibly the most famous painting in the world. Most could recognize that subtle smile and green dress anywhere. Art lovers and normals alike are also familiar with its famous...

Cleveland Museum of Art Chalks it up to Color

Cleveland Museum of Art Chalks it up to Color

Katy Witkowski, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 27, 2013

On Sept. 21 and 22, young and old came together outside of the Cleveland Museum of Art to participate in the Chalk Festival. Held every year in the adjacent garden and pond, chalk lovers draw whatever...

“Quimby the Mouse” illustrator to speak at the Cleveland Public Library

Jessica Yang, Contributing Reporter September 27, 2013

The Cleveland Public Library has yet again brought back their “Writers and Readers” series, featuring authors, illustrators and personalities like Chris Ware (illustrator for “Quimby the Mouse”),...

World-class Cleveland Orchestra calls Severance Hall home during the fall, winter and spring. During the summer, the Cleveland Orchestra performs at Blossom Music Center.

Severance Hall serves the students

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

More than ever before, the Cleveland Orchestra has pushed student attendance at their upcoming concert season by implementing huge student discounts and increased advertising. “We’re trying to have...

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