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ARTS & CULTURE

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Collage of photos of front entrances of Maman, Teresa Caffe, Say Cheez Cafe, Chez Alice Patisserie, and Halo Pub.

Five places in Princeton to eat with your date on Valentine’s Day

Associate editor for the Prospect Russell Fan suggests five dining options around the Nassau Street area to bring a significant other or date to for Valentine's Day.

Associate editor for the Prospect Russell Fan suggests five dining options around the Nassau Street area to bring a significant other or date to for Valentine's Day.

THE PROSPECT | 02/14/2024

Helen Grimaud playing at in Richardson Auditorium

Hélène Grimaud debuts at Princeton University Concerts

The bittersweet sentiment was enhanced by her control of rubato – slightly slowing down at the end of phrases – and her ease in navigating abrupt transitions: from misty, brooding arpeggios to calm, yearning chords.

The bittersweet sentiment was enhanced by her control of rubato – slightly slowing down at the end of phrases – and her ease in navigating abrupt transitions: from misty, brooding arpeggios to calm, yearning chords.

THE PROSPECT | 02/11/2024

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The facade of a movie theater with darker green accents surrounding the doors. A marquee displays coming attractions while the theater itself is flanked by a blue sky and green tree.

How USG Movies secures early premieres

Is the USG Movies Committee more powerful than we think? How do they have early access to films such as “Saltburn?” Read and find out by peeking behind the silver screen to see how the committee has had access to movies before they hit theaters. 

Is the USG Movies Committee more powerful than we think? How do they have early access to films such as “Saltburn?” Read and find out by peeking behind the silver screen to see how the committee has had access to movies before they hit theaters. 

THE PROSPECT | 01/17/2024

The gray Lewis Center for the Arts building sits below a blue sky checkered with white clouds. Half of the building is solid concrete with no windows and the other half is glass that reflects the blue sky.

Lewis Center for the Arts names Hodder Fellows for 2024–2025 academic year

The Lewis Center for the Arts announced the five recipients of the Mary Mackall Gwinn Hodder Fellowship for the 2024–2025 academic year. Each year, the Hodder Fellowship grants an opportunity for artists and musical innovators to be supported by Princeton University in their creative endeavors.

The Lewis Center for the Arts announced the five recipients of the Mary Mackall Gwinn Hodder Fellowship for the 2024–2025 academic year. Each year, the Hodder Fellowship grants an opportunity for artists and musical innovators to be supported by Princeton University in their creative endeavors.

THE PROSPECT | 01/16/2024

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A complex villain story, turned to film: a review of ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

"As far as movie adaptations go, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” with Suzanne Collins as its executive producer, is astonishingly faithful to the book."

"As far as movie adaptations go, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” with Suzanne Collins as its executive producer, is astonishingly faithful to the book."

THE PROSPECT | 12/03/2023

Five grand pianos in the center of a stage. A semi-circle of students stand around the back of the stage with hands held high.

Princeton Pianists Ensemble keeps audience on their toes

“As an increasing number of nimble hands danced in unison, dynamics grew, tempo increased, and chords thickened into a polyphonic climax. In the third piece, the twists began.”

“As an increasing number of nimble hands danced in unison, dynamics grew, tempo increased, and chords thickened into a polyphonic climax. In the third piece, the twists began.”

THE PROSPECT | 11/26/2023