Laura Oseland

A cappella groups make their own kind of music

With study breaks, concerts, competitions, and recordings, as well as repertoires ranging from rock to indie to gospel, each a cappella group at Columbia boasts its own particular style.

Young students get wind of music basics from campus ensemble

On March 7 the Columbia University Wind Ensemble will host its second annual Festival of Winds, a day-long series of concerts featuring groups such as the Making Music Matter Band.

Miller Theatre goes gospel with Damien Sneed

The Damien Sneed Gospel Extravaganza hits Miller Theatre on Friday, featuring multitalented gospel, jazz, and classical musician Damien Sneed.

Four poets converge in East Village

Powerful poetry will sucker-punch audiences at "Readings on the Bowery."

Wright Markets Poetry For the Consumer Mind

Award-winning poet CD Wright visits Columbia to deliver a lecture on the place of poetry in the public discourse.

Columbia’s comedy groups showcase student talent

Comedy lovers all have a favorite, so it seems only fitting that Columbia provides a venue for three groups: Chowdah, Fruit Paunch and Alfred, each catering to different tastes and filling a niche within campus performing arts.