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“Forever Plaid” closes Meadow Brook Theatre’s 50th-anniversary season

Jake Smith, staff reporter June 13, 2016

Meadow Brook Theatre's latest production, "Forever Plaid," tells the story of four talented singers. The show is filled with comedy and vocal talent. Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie are known as the...

Oakland University alumna, Jayne Houdyshell, was nominated for her third Tony Award nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role. 

Alumna Jayne Houdyshell takes home Tony Award

Rachel Williams, Life editor June 13, 2016

At last night's 70th Tony Awards, Oakland alumna Jayne Houdyshell won an award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play.  She attended the Academy of Dramatic Art at Oakland University...

The Magical History Tour brings Beatlemania to the Motor City

Rachel Williams, Life editor June 12, 2016

Beatles fans and music aficionados alike will appreciate The Henry Ford Museum’s newest special exhibit.  “The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition” was brought to the museum in...

Oakland Universitys radio station WXOU celebrated its 50th birthday bash on March 24, 2015 at the Crofoot in Pontiac with live music from George Morris and the Gypsy Chorus, Flint Eastwood and Alvvays.

June and July Summer Music Preview

Rachel Williams, Life editor May 29, 2016

Oakland University's radio station WXOU celebrated its 50th birthday bash on March 24 at the Crofoot in Pontiac with live music from George Morris and the Gypsy Chorus, Flint Eastwood and Alvvays.

In the Music, Theatre and Dance programs The Adventures of Pinocchio, the title character spends time with a real boy, who shows Pinocchio how to have fun.

Theatre department brings wooden tale to life

Jake Smith, staff reporter May 25, 2016

Pinocchio's nose grew as he lied to the "Blue Lady."

Oakland University alumna, Jayne Houdyshell, was nominated for her third Tony Award nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role. 

Oakland alumna receives third Tony nomination

Rachel Williams, Life editor May 15, 2016

Actress Jayne Houdyshell has received her third Tony Award nomination this year for her work as character Deirdre Blake in the play "The Humans."  "The Humans" takes place in real time, following six...

Oakland Universitys a cappella group, Gold Vibrations, competed in the final round of the ICCA on Saturday, April 30 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. 

Gold Vibrations in the Big Apple

Cheyanne Kramer, web editor May 15, 2016

Oakland University's a cappella group, Gold Vibrations, competed in the final round of the ICCA on Saturday, April 30 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. 

Special dance events running May 8 at DIA

Dance your way into the Detroit Institute of Arts this Sunday, May 8 for a fun-filled adventure into the world of American dance art from the years of 1830 to 1960. The event will feature several activities...

“Die Fledermaus” brought to life at Varner Recital Hall

Comedy, romance and operatic voices will take the stage this week at Oakland University.  On May 3, 5, 7 and 8, “Die Fledermaus” will be performed at Varner Recital Hall.  The opera focuses on the...

The storytellers shared personal moments theyd experienced with their own mothers, children and grandmothers.

Storytelling production connects mothers, community

The storytellers shared personal moments they'd experienced with their own mothers, children and grandmothers.

WXOU Top Ten and Album Spotlight

Anthony Spak April 13, 2016

4/12/2016 1          IGGY POP – “Post Pop Depression”2          CHARLES BRADLEY – “Changes”           3          NIGHT MOVES – “Pennied Day”   4         ...

WXOU Top Ten and Album Spotlight 4/5/16

WXOU Top Ten and Album Spotlight 4/5/16

Anthony Spak April 6, 2016

1 IGGY POP - "Post Pop Depression"2 CHARLES BRADLEY - "Changes"3 THAO AND THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN - "A Man Alive"4 YUCK - "Stranger Things"5 MARLON WILLIAMS - "Marlon Williams"6 SETH BOGART - "Seth...

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