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The BU Castle. The building was used as a set by the movies “21,” “Ghostbusters” (2016), and “Mr. Church.” FRANCHESCA VIAUD/ DFP FILE

BU on Screen: Five movies filmed on (or near) BU’s campus

By Siena Griffin June 2, 2023
Over the years, filmmakers have chosen to use different parts of BU's campus as a set for a number of blockbuster movies, from the BU Castle to Fenway Campus.
BU OBies

BU on Broadway celebrates their year at annual OBie awards

By Brenda Gonzalez May 1, 2023
“That feels really nice to be acknowledged and that people noticed my work and that I'm already like a valued member of the community,” said CAS sophomore Lily Hall.
Boston Comics in Color

Third annual Boston Comics in Color Festival returns to Roxbury

By Selene Ho May 1, 2023
The annual festival celebrated its third event this past Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center on the campus of Roxbury Community College. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and included an artist alley, panel, cosplay contest and more.
Anita Emokpae

Anita Emokpae: the artist behind the GSU’s new mural

By Vikrant Sabharwal April 28, 2023
The mural leaves a striking impression when descending the stairs from the second floor of the George Sherman Union.
Alcina, opera

BU’s Opera Institute unveils ‘Alcina,’ a hauntingly beautiful Italian opera

By Daily Free Press Staff April 25, 2023
This April 27 through April 28, BU School of Music’s Opera Institute and their School of Theater exhibits “Alcina,” an Italian opera by Georg Friedrich Handel.
Lessa

‘Lessa (and the Lessers)’ and their first gig at a small bar on Boylston Street

By Ava Berger April 19, 2023
Four bandmates, Eli, Alessa, Ben and Matt took on The Bebop on a Thursday night for their first gig.
Ricardo “Ricky” Holguin portrays a pirate while surrounded by ducklings during the “Make Way for Ducklings” play

A quest for home: ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ concludes run at the Wheelock Family Theatre

By Emily Wyrwa March 15, 2023
Based on the children’s book of the same name, the play follows a family of ducks traveling through Boston in search of the perfect home.
Edge Dance company

BU Edge Dance Company performs at Breaking Bounds showcase in Tsai Performance Center

By Selene Ho February 28, 2023
The showcase took place on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Tsai Performance Center.
The sign for Back Bay.

Neighborhood signs throughout Boston get an artistic makeover

By Xiaoya Shao February 22, 2023
The program, launched by Mayor Michelle Wu, aims to promote diversity and support local artists in Boston.
The choral performance. Boston University’s Marsh Chapel held the International Choral and Arts Festival Feb. 14. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP STAFF

The International Choral and Arts Festival unites Boston community in observance of gun violence

By Brenda Gonzalez February 20, 2023
The festival took place on Feb. 14 at Marsh Chapel.
Students performing in an orchestra

Tsai hosts the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra

By Devan Colby February 15, 2023
The performance showcased young musicians' talents and aimed to make the arts more accessible.
A person laying down in the front/bottom half of the photo, while another person sitting up behind them talks on the phone

BU student exposes ‘70s glam-rock power dynamic in new film, ‘Stray Cat Blues’

By Ellie Stevens February 8, 2023
Alyssa Winn, a senior in COM, wrote and directed the film out of her fascination with music history and rock and roll.
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