‘A&E’ Archives
‘In the Mood’ visits UMSL for swing dancing at Touhill
Dancing is a pastime which is recognized not only across clique and age boundaries but across cultural boundaries as well. “In the Mood” visited the University of Missouri - St. Louis’ Touhill Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 5, and set fire to the hearts of those in attendance [...]
Forever young fruit flies? Study hints at key to slowing aging
The recent (but maybe not so great) film “In Time” centered on an idea that has gripped the human mind for centuries: immortality and endless youth. Science has not been immune to this human longing and curiosity about life span. In the past, researchers have looked at the role of telomeres, [...]
I Fight Dragons’s“Kaboom!” blows up listener’s headphones
Breaking out in a big way, I Fight Dragon’s latest album has surpassed anything they have put out before. “Kaboom!” was released on October 24 and was met with a great reception from fans. The band I Fight Dragons is a nerd’s dream. Combining the high voltage of power pop and the 8-bit [...]
‘Descendants,’ other Oscar-bait film excite at St. Louis film fest
The St. Louis International Film Festival is heaven on earth for serious film fans. SLIFF rolls into its full week of programing with remarkable international films, thought-provoking documentaries and rarely-seen Oscar potential short films, along with sneak previews of several [...]
New Indie Rock Band Bear Hands Sure to be a Huge Hit with Fans
If one was looking for a relaxing, slow evening the night of November 3, it was not to be found at The Old Rock House. Bear Hands, an up-and-coming band out of Brooklyn, was there accompanying Royal Bangs and We Were Promised Jetpacks on tour. The place was popping with fans that had been following [...]
