For Boston College students and the broader community, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich intellectual heritage of Islamic civilization and its continuing influence on contemporary art and science.
Arts, On Campus
Between Creation and Alienation: Oxford Theologian Probes Spiritual Dimensions of Modern Loneliness
The presentation, cosponsored by the Boston College theology department, demonstrated Ward’s facility for bridging systematic theology with contemporary pastoral concerns, offering valuable insights for theological anthropology in an age of increasing secular isolation.
Arts, Music, Review
Dancing Through Darkness: Circa Waves Transform Mortality into Triumph on ‘Death and Love, Pt. 1’
While the album’s themes of mortality might suggest a somber listening experience, Circa Waves manages to transform these heavy subjects into something life-affirming and occasionally even jubilant.
Music, Review, Arts
Beyond Pop’s Boundaries: Dua Lipa’s Orchestral Triumph at Royal Albert Hall
In reimagining her catalog with such ambition and grace, Lipa has created more than just a live album—she’s made a compelling argument for pop music’s place in the grand traditions of musical performance.
On Campus, Arts
A Beginner’s Mind: An Evening with Sy Montgomery
On Wednesday night, the Lowell Humanities Series at Boston College welcomed a storyteller who has danced with octopi and been chased by silverback gorillas.
Arts, On Campus
The Puppet Master’s Tale: A Circassian Artist Brings Ancient Traditions to Boston College
In the intimate confines of Boston College’s Bonn Studio Theater, Evgeny Ibragimov raised a walnut baton adorned with hazelnut sprigs, and the room fell silent. Known also as Shaoukh Ibragim, he stands as a living bridge between two worlds: the ancient traditions of the Circassian people and modern academic halls in New England.
Arts, Television
Emily in Paris: A Guilty Pleasure Grows Up
Beneath its glossy exterior, this latest installment reveals a surprising depth, offering viewers more than just escapist fare.
Arts, On Campus
Reefer and the Model: A Cinematic Exploration of Ireland
In Boston College’s Burns Library, Irish filmmaker Joe Comerford’s 1988 film Reefer and the Model found a fitting home for its American revival.
Arts, Movies, Review
‘Challengers’ is a Beautiful Look at Love and Competition
Italian director Luca Guadagnino delivered an artful masterpiece about athletic and romantic entanglements with Challengers, released on April 26.
Arts, Music
Hozier Surprises Fans with Four Unreleased Tracks About The Human Experience
Hozier releases his fifth EP, including four previously unreleased songs.
