Performing & Recorded Arts


Faith through Film

The “Accidental Talmudist” on making Jewish movies

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard Anthropologist's Book Inspires Oscar-Nominated Film

Kimberly Theidon's book on female victims of Peruvian violence was the basis for The Milk of Sorrow, nominated for best foreign-language film.

Bluegrass for the Yard

The Barker Center hosts a February 6 symposium on bluegrass music, with an evening performance by Grammy-winning artists.

The Son Also Rises

David Wax’s trio La Tuza performs Mexican son music.

29-29, Forever

A new DVD and book capture the legendary 1968 Harvard-Yale game.

Theater As If It Matters

Diane Paulus, the new artistic director of the American Repertory Theater, has an ambitious populist vision.

by Craig Lambert

Fred Ho ’79 to Receive Harvard Arts Medal

Recognizing a saxophonist and self-described "revolutionary artist"

Vogue Revealed: "The September Issue"

A new documentary by R. J. Cutler '83 takes viewers behind the glamour of a fashion powerhouse.

For the Joy of It

A new book relates the history of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra.

Musical Mentor

Amy Nathan ’67 aims to help kids over musical rough patches with The Young Musician’s Survival Guide.

by Krysten A. Keches

Cinéaste’s Orgy

Richard Peña ’75 is program director of the New York Film Festival.

by Craig Lambert