Arts & Leisure

Former film magnate Harvey Weinstein has been accused of harassing or assaulting over 47 different women.

Artists in Agony: Exposing Harvey Weinstein

October 20, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Recently, the New York Times and The New Yorker uncovered decades of sexual harassment and assault allegations against the famed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. For years, these rumors trailed Weinstein, and, finally, news outlets verified and published the reports. It appears that Mr. Weinstein has been paying women hundreds ofRead More

The Wisdom House Retreat Center in Litchfield, CT, was a center for inspiration and activity for Chamber Chorus.

Working in Harmony: Chamber Chorus Retreats to Wisdom House

October 6, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  The vast amount of talent at Choate, specifically in the arts, is not a secret to anybody in the community. One example of this is the Chamber Chorus, a choral group for which members must audition. The group not only performs for the Choate community, but also travels internationally.Read More

Violin teacher Ms. Artemis T. Simerson performed a beautiful violin solo during the concert last Sunday.

Faculty Music Concert Inspires

October 6, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  sic faculty serenaded the community during their afternoon recital held at the Chapel. It was an afternoon of diverse music, fervent passion, and lots of soulful playing. The recital began with an original piece by violinist Mr. Netta Hadari, who was recently appointed as the new conductor of theRead More

Jazz Ensemble: New Schedule, New Practice Hours

October 6, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

With the introduction of a new academic schedule this year, many extracurricular activities and groups have been reassigned to different meeting times. Jazz Ensemble, a musical group with rehearsals previously conducted from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, now meets during B block, akin to an academic course. This starkRead More

Ms. Zhao describes style as a reflection of a person’s personality

À La Mode

October 6, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

  When speaking of fashion on campus, our community seldom mentions anyone but students. Whether the discussion be admiring or criticizing one’s style, the talk never revolves around anyone but us; I have seldom heard anyone commenting on teachers’ style choices. Is it just assumed that because of their agesRead More

This term, Choate will stage Kushner’s play The Illusion and his adaptation of Brundibar, a Czech childrens’ opera

Two Fall Plays from Renowned Playwright Tony Kushner

September 29, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

True to Choate tradition, the Paul Mellon Art Center’s stage will hold two productions this fall. Similar to last fall term, one production will be an opera, while the other will be a play. However, this year the theatrical productions were written by the same man: Tony Kushner. His worksRead More

Ellie Kim ’19 and Angie Zhao ’19 run Fitting Room 208 on Instagram.

À La Mode

September 29, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Students of Choate Rosemary Hall frequently bring life to their passions through clubs or organizations, often using COSA or faculty members for support. Their original ideas are introduced to students at events and meetings, often spreading through campus easily. Two students, however, have recently chosen to develop their concept independently,Read More

This year, many Emmy Awards went to shows that revolve around women, like “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

A Win for Actors, A Win for Society

September 29, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

The Emmy Awards flashed across television screens on September 17, and the underdogs prevailed and crushed records left and right. Women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community of actors finally received recognition at the award ceremony. How ironic yet beautiful it is that progress has been made in theRead More

The Melatones: Choate’s Newest A Capella Addition

September 29, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Inclusive. Fun. Diverse. These are the three words that Melatones co-leader Sophia Diomande ’19 used to describe Choate’s new multi-racial a capella group, which aims to specialize in performing and celebrating music composed by artists of color. “We’re a diversity group, not an affinity group,” co-leader Alice Volfson ’19 said.Read More