Photography exhibit unveils stories and faces of Southwest Asian and North African community members

By Charlotte OrmondMembers of the University of Maryland’s Office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy unveiled “Weaponized Stories,” a project by Palestinian American photographer Yazan Aboushi, at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Tuesday.  The exhibit featured photographs of members of the Southwest Asian and North African, or SWANA, communities dressed in traditional clothing, some holding culturally significant items that reflect their identity. The … Continue reading Photography exhibit unveils stories and faces of Southwest Asian and North African community members

UMD jazz ensembles, musician Keyon Harrold perform a powerful array of jazz 

By Ethan Broschart The University of Maryland School of Music presented their Big Band Concert at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on Monday night, which featured renowned jazz musician Keyon Harrold performing alongside three jazz ensembles.  Harrold is currently signed with record label Concord Jazz. He has recorded and toured with artists like Jay-Z and Cirque Du Soleil and has feature credits with Mac Miller, … Continue reading UMD jazz ensembles, musician Keyon Harrold perform a powerful array of jazz 

Raphael Xavier performs “Point of Interest” at The Clarice

Forty-five-year-old professional break-dancer Raphael Xavier performed his show “Point of Interest” at the dance theatre in The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center last Thursday and Friday nights. Xavier’s “Point of Interest” aims to challenge the ordinary perspective that breaking is only associated with urban youths. He has been dancing for 32 years and is based in Philadelphia. Xavier and his four protégés (Jerry Valme, Joshua … Continue reading Raphael Xavier performs “Point of Interest” at The Clarice