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‘Tapestry’ remains timeless 50 years later
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‘Tapestry’ remains timeless 50 years later

Carole King’s 1971 release “Tapestry” just hit its fiftieth birthday. After its release, “Tapestry” cemented King as one of the most prominent singer-songwriters for decades to come.  The record, co-written with James Taylor, has since been certified platinum 13 times, according to CNN. King won Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Pop...

Rex Orange County serenades us with love song on Valentine’s day
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Rex Orange County serenades us with love song on Valentine’s day

Rex Orange County’s newest single “AMAZING” is the classic boy-meets-girl tale.  Released on Valentine’s Day, the song tells the story of two lovebirds. A boy sees a girl from across the room, and he can’t take his eyes off her. The lyrics are reassuring and forward-looking, while the instrumentation is warm and nostalgic. The production...

‘Threepenny Opera’  hits the stage next week
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‘Threepenny Opera’ hits the stage next week

Next week, the Hillsdale College Theatre Department presents the “Threepenny Opera” by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill. This jazzy, satirical piece highlights both the acting and musical skills of Hillsdale’s theatre students. Theatre department chair James Brandon is directing the musical alongside the department chair of music James Holleman. The pair said they are looking...