Arts & Leisure

The Allure of Oakdale Theatre

February 2, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

In November 2017, Mr. Anderson Cooper and Mr. Andy Cohen performed live here in Wallingford. Mr. Cooper, the renowned journalist and CNN anchor, and Mr. Cohen, the famous late night talk show host, had the chance to sit down and talk with each other about some of their past experiences.Read More

Choate students (pictured: Jade Watson ’19, Leila Cohen ’19, and Sarah Bonnem ’19) took photos while attending Women’s Marches in New York City and Hartford in support of women’s equality.

Art with Meaning: Women’s March Posters

February 2, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On January 20, Choate sent a bus full of students to participate in the Women’s March in Hartford, Connecticut. They joined thousands of other activists who spoke about issues ranging from reproductive rights to racial equality to issues in the LGBTQ+ community. Art was used throughout this event, through posters,Read More

Bring It On became a musical after the movie became famous.

Bring It On: Spring 2018

February 2, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This coming spring, Choate will stage Bring It On, the hit Broadway musical based on the eponymous cult classic movie. Bring It On features the music and lyrics of Tom Kitt, Amanda Green, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Lin-Manuel Miranda is most famously known for his work on the Tony-award winning musicalRead More

Katherine Burgstahler '18 sports trendy bangs.

A La Mode

February 2, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

After noticing a sudden influx of bangs and blondes this week, my mind began drifting to a world of thoughts regarding hair that I never knew existed. “New hair new, new me,” “I feel like a new and improved version of myself,” and “GUYS! It’s me 2.0,” are all remarksRead More

Phillips (not pictured) has been taking photos since she was a child, using her father’s camera as her tool.

Kathryn Phillips: Choate’s Resident Photographer

January 26, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

When she was younger, Kathryn Phillips ’20 would furtively take photos using her father’s camera. Phillips attributes the start of her photography work to a childhood trip to New York. “It started when I was 12 or 13. I was in New York for the first time, and my dadRead More

Step Squad leaders Zara Harding, Donessa Colley, Shamari Harrington, and Tiffany Lin lead a dance in their classic ensemble.

Step Squad Hosts Master Class

January 26, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Every time this group performs, the Choate community is immediately stunned by their talent and precision. Everyone stops and stares at the Timberland boots and fierce facial expressions. This past year, the group has already impressed the Choate community with multiple performances, most notably during Pep Rally and the WinterRead More

À La Mode

January 26, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

People often mock the fashion world either for trying to be the most important industry on the planet or dismiss those who believe that fashion is the center of life. What people don’t often admit about fashion, however, is its tremendous power to aid individuals in finding how they wantRead More

Kimber’s artistic quilts are embedded with her personal family history.

Not Your Grandmother’s Quilt: Chawne Kimber’s Radical Knits

January 26, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

At a glance, the artwork currently displayed in the PMAC gallery looks like an assortment of quilts made by the worn but nimble fingers of an aging woman. However, upon closer scrutinization, anyone can see that these quilts are not your grandmother’s thick and flowery blankets, patched together lovingly toRead More

The Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) offers numerous musical opportunities, including a mariachi academy.

Art Abounds at the Spanish Community of Wallingford

January 19, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) introduced their  first music program in 2008, not only inspiring Hispanic and Latino children of Wallingford to discover the world of music, but also bringing a whole new art community to town. Established 42 years ago, SCOW originally provided social services such as immigrationRead More