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Assassination, politics and Bob Marley: Author Marlon James to bring insight on creative writing to ASU

On Thursday, Nov. 3, renowned author Marlon James will be giving a literary talk called "When Books Come out of Books" at the Tempe campus, focusing on his most recent novel and the process of creative writing.

By Carly Golding | October 31, 2016

Political ads as art: Filmmaking artists to present 32 years worth of work at ASU Art Museum

On Tuesday Nov. 1, renown artists, Antonio Muntadas and Marshall Reese will show their film, "Political Advertisement IX 1952-2016," at the ASU Art Museum. This film is compiled of 32 years and nine presidential elections worth of televised political advertisements.

By Leah Goldberg | October 30, 2016

Barbara Colby and her husband, Arthur, on June 16, 2016.

Former professor colors the walls of ASU Gammage with a vibrant exhibition

ASU Gammage is currently showcasing retired professor Barbara Colby's watercolor and pencil art. The exhibit will run until Nov. 1 and can be seen on Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m.

By Marcella Baietto | October 27, 2016

Roll into a Bob Dylan celebration "Like a Rolling Stone"

In light of Bob Dylan's recent Nobel Prize in Literature award, ASU aims to celebrate his achievement with song and recitation at the "Bringing It All Back: Bob Dylan Nobel Prize Celebration 2016” event on Wednesday.

By Owen Baldner | October 24, 2016

Authors Sarah Berkeley Tolchin, David Baker and ASU English professor Cynthia Hogue participate in a Q&A session at the 2015 Ennis Ireland Book Festival.

The Emerald Isle will meet the Valley of the Sun at the Ennis Sister Cities Book Festival

The Ennis Ireland Book Festival offers students a unique taste of Ireland and Irish literature without having to leave the Valley.

By Carly Golding | October 23, 2016

A woman paints a skeleton face on a young visitor at the 2015 Dia de los Metros at the Mesa Arts Center.

Festive fall activities for the broke college student

Arizona is home to many fall festivities that college students can partake in.

By Jillian Haynie | October 20, 2016

EDM artist Gryffin kickstarts upcoming Whole Heart Tour in Tempe

DJ and music producer Gryffin brings his melodic EDM hits to Tempe on his new tour.

By Kiya Gaskin | October 18, 2016

The Trunk Space settles in with first official show in new building

The Trunk Space, which has existed since 2004, has found a new home at Grace Lutheran Church.

By Ian Dickinson | October 16, 2016

The Chamber Singers rehearse at the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium in preparation for their "Choral Expressions" concert on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Three in one: Three ASU choirs will showcase their talent in one diverse concert

With a mix of traditional, complex and upbeat music, the Concert Choir, Gospel Choir and Chamber Singers will perform all the diverse styles they have been working on for their joined concert on Oct.18.

By Karisma Sandoval | October 16, 2016

Brendan H. Connor, ASU assistant professor of Transborder Studies and student carrillonneur, plays the carillon in the basement of Old Main at the ASU Tempe campus.

What is the loudest yet best kept secret at ASU?

ASU's historic carillon is probably the University's loudest, yet best kept, secret.

By Carly Golding | October 16, 2016

Models showcase pieces on the runway from Phoenix Fashion Week in October 2015.

Phoenix Fashion Week is designed to bring the fashion industry to the Valley

Designers from all over the world come together to show off the latest fall trends for the annual Phoenix Fashion Week, Oct. 12-15.

By Jillian Haynie | October 4, 2016

Local artist Hugo Medina works on the mural he designed for last year's Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 2, 2015. The mural is hanging on the West campus for this year's celebration as well.

Vibrant mural at ASU West illustrates diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month

A mural celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions and achievements made by those in the Hispanic community hangs on the West campus until Oct. 15.

By Samantha Diaz | October 4, 2016

Participants at a workshop create sculptures for the exhibit "Space in Between."

Deconstructing borders with a needle and thread

“Space in Between”, a collaboration between the artist Margarita Cabrera and the ASU Art Museum, will open Oct. 7 at the Desert Botanical Garden, which explores themes of immigration and culture.

By Bri Malloy | October 3, 2016

Anya Hernandez and Evan Carson, the new leadership team of Binary Theater, pose for a photo on Sept. 20, 2016.

Thinking outside the black box: Binary Theatre's nontraditional performance space brings new possibilities

This is a landmark year for student performing-arts organization Binary Theatre: They have a new performance space, new leadership and a new philosophy.

By Ben Vining | October 2, 2016

Local artist evokes Sun Devil pride for football game days

Lisa Bernal Brethour creates street-art murals by using a vibrant array of soft pastels to bring the ASU community to life on game days.

By Hayley Brand | September 29, 2016

People walk into ASU Gammage in Tempe, Arizona in 2015.

Theater's impact for good: Gammage brings economic growth to the Valley

The 2016-2017 Broadway season at ASU Gammage is underway and the theater is anticipating a large number of musical-loving patrons to be pilling in and contributing to local economic growth.

By Jillian Haynie | September 29, 2016

Students at ASU's School of Music perform at a dress rehearsal for Lyric Opera Theatre's production of "H.M.S Pinafore" on Sept. 27, 2016.

Laughs, thrills and nautical fun to be had at Lyric Opera Theatre's production of "H.M.S Pinafore"

ASU students will peform their own take on the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, "H.M.S. Pinafore," from Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 at the Evelyn Smith Music Theatre.

By Ian Dickinson | September 28, 2016

The passionfruit slushie with honey boba, photographed at Snoh Ice Shavery's grand opening on Sept. 24, is one of the drink combinations offered at the shop's new downtown Phoenix location. The business also serves milk teas, ice teas, as well as "snoh," which is a combination of ice cream and traditional shaved ice.

Beat the heat with Downtown Phoenix's newest frozen treat

Snoh Ice Shavery is serving up a unique twist on shaved ice and ice cream in the heart of downtown Phoenix, just over one-quarter of a mile away from ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Hayley Brand | September 28, 2016

Actors perform a scene from H.M.S Pinafore at the ASU Tempe campus.

ASU's Lyric Opera Theatre to dazzle with preview of the 2016-17 MainStage season

English sailors, New York gangsters, Ancient Egyptians and Fairy Tale creatures all walk into the Musical Instrument Museum...and put on a show. Lyric Opera Theatre will preview the 2016-17 season by performing songs on Sept. 28th at the Musical Instrument Museum.

By Grant Roberts | September 27, 2016

"Fall Forward!" dancers perform on Oct. 5, 2015.

'Fall Forward!' to showcase ASU talent in dance, music and digital media

The School of Film, Dance and Theatre will hold "Fall Forward!" - its annual showcase of faculty and student talent.

By Ian Dickinson | September 27, 2016

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