Hello and welcome to another week of upcoming arts news! This edition of “To watch and watch for” has it all: whether you’re looking for an animated adaptation of Charles Dickens (see: The King of Kings), a book about the dark history of Johnson & Johnson (see: No More Tears), a compelling folk album (see: SABLE, fABLE) or a glassblowing workshop you can attend yourself (see: Glassblowing at Evergreen), the Arts & Entertainment section has something for you. So scroll through, take a look and see what excites you!
My personal pick for something to watch would be Sacramento, directed by and starring Michael Angarano. The film also features Michael Cera and Kristen Stewart as a married couple (!!!) expecting a child. Angarano plays an eccentric, sometimes off-putting guy who takes his friend Glenn (played by Cera) on an impromptu trip to Sacramento, Calif. It looks to be a heartwarming comedy, with awkward charm and unexpected sweetness.
As for material to read, I’m seriously excited about the release of Audition by Katie Kitamura. This novel tells the story of a woman who hides the facts of her own life from herself. Oftentimes, this concealment has to do with her relationship, but other times, it is her own feelings that she interiorizes. In a review of Audition published in Harper’s Magazine, Lidija Haas writes: “It casts doubt [...] on the whole hoary notion of psychological depth, whispering that we shouldn’t need, and have no right, to roam another person’s inner landscape.” In an age of oversharing and exteriorizing, this premise is nothing short of fascinating.
If you’re looking for something to listen to, I’d recommend Growing Pains by Trousdale. This all-girl pop group will release their second EP on Friday. Their smooth vocals remind me of Lake Street Dive or Norah Jones, and the sunny soundscapes sound like “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae, a forever classic. The tracks are fun and well-produced, with lyrics centering on girlhood and adolescence. Growing Pains promises to be the perfect soundtrack for the first glimmers of warm weather and the anticipation of summer car rides.
Last but not least, we have our live events section. If you’ve been trying to get outside the Hopkins bubble and connect with the Baltimore community, you’ll have the perfect opportunity this Tuesday at the “Parade & Processions” event! Hosted by the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and the Creative Alliance Gallery, this event will feature artists and speakers from the community, including natives of Latin American countries. There will be a free artist talk, workshops to make traditional Mexican piñatas, and finally a a dance.
Without further ado, here are our what to watch, read, listen to and attend this coming week. Please enjoy!
To watch...
Sacramento, directed by Michael Angarano — April 11
The Amateur, directed by James Hawes — April 11
Warfare, directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza — April 11
Drop, directed by Christopher Landon — April 11
One to One: John and Yoko, directed by Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards — April 11
The King of Kings, directed by Seong-ho Jang — April 11
To read...
Audition, by Katie Kitamura — April 8
Plum, by Andy Anderegg — April 8
Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age, by Vauhini Vara — April 8
Precious Rubbish, by Kayla E. — April 8
No More Tears: the Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson, by Gardiner Harris — April 8
Forget the Camel: The Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say about Being Human, by Elizabeth MeLampy — April 8
Authority: Essays, by Andrea Long Chu — April 8
To listen...
Growing Pains, by Trousdale — April 11
SABLE, fABLE, by Bon Iver — April 11
Face Full of Cake, by Spin Doctor — April 11
Nobody Lives Here, by SYML — April 11
Honkytonk Hollywood, by Jon Pardi — April 11
Live events...
Parade & Processions at Creative Alliance, Creativity Center — April 8 from 4:30–7 p.m.
- Tickets for the artist talk are free; tickets for drop-in workshops are $20.
Writing Material: A Poetry Workshop at the Homewood Museum — April 10 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Tickets cost between $5–$7; registration is required.
Opera Etudes at Joe Byrd Hall — April 11 from 7:30–9:30 p.m.
- Tickets are free; register online.
Glassblowing Workshop with McFadden Art Glass at the Evergreen Museum & Library — April 13 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Tickets are free for spectators and $50 to participate; register for one of five hour-long sessions.
