The Edwards Collective seeks not only to consume art, but also to analyze it critically. We ask all members to write three short reflections over the course of the year, two of which are about events they have attended. You can read their reflections below, as well as summaries of some of our events.
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- Centennial Farm ManorSome reflections from our annual fall retreat trip to the Catskills: Sydney Hottenstein: Despite only being just past the halfway point of my sophomore year, I already know that I will… Continue reading Centennial Farm Manor
- The Met Opera: RigolettoMolly Lopkin: As we pushed through the cold, crowded streets to the Met opera house, one of my fellow Lemons, quoting the movie “Pretty Woman”, explained that there were two types… Continue reading The Met Opera: Rigoletto
- Broadway: The Cursed ChildKenya Ripley-Dunlap: I thought Ipsita was going to kick me out of Edwards when I told her I hadn’t read or watched the Harry Potter series… However, I did force a… Continue reading Broadway: The Cursed Child
- Weekend in the CatskillsKenya Ripley-Dunlap: The smell of strawberries wafts through the air, Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life” plays in the background, and I can’t help but stare at the beautiful pasture through the window… Continue reading Weekend in the Catskills
- Looking back as a new year begins.At the end of each academic year members of the Edwards Collective write a short reflection on their time with the community. As this year’s cohort makes their way back to… Continue reading Looking back as a new year begins.
- Why Latkes Can Be Considered a Form of Art: A Short ManifestoAs the days get colder and the academic calendar turns away from classes and towards exams, the beginning of December often brings more solitude than it does company. I suspect I’m not… Continue reading Why Latkes Can Be Considered a Form of Art: A Short Manifesto
- Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker”Danielle Samake: On December 3, I went to see the New York City Ballet perform George Balachine’s version of The Nutcracker with the Edwards Collective. It was the second time I’ve… Continue reading Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker”
- The MusheningLast Sunday, I caught the closing performance of the Princeton University Player’s The Mushening, an original comedy musical written by Ed Horan and Nate Perlmeter and directed by Asher Muldoon. It was… Continue reading The Mushening
- Martha Graham Dance CompanyI was lucky enough to get to help organize this trip to the Joyce Theater in NYC and share my love of Martha Graham dance with my fellow Collective members. It… Continue reading Martha Graham Dance Company
- Theatre Intime’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’Theatre Intime’s interpretation of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing opened to the sound of swing jazz. It was great to see the creative work of fellow Lemons and enjoy a… Continue reading Theatre Intime’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
- An Evening at the Met: Porgy and BessCasey Beidel: Porgy & Bess left me in awe when it ended and had me sitting on the edge of my seat. As a theater kid, I’ve seen plenty of shows… Continue reading An Evening at the Met: Porgy and Bess
- A retreat to the CatskillsCassy James: The maple trees stirred. A wind from the east. Rain which had collected on the leaves overnight dripped down, catching in my hair, cold against my skin. With numbed… Continue reading A retreat to the Catskills
- Manuscript IlluminationA few weeks ago, I did not know what an illuminated manuscript referred to. Perhaps a shadow box, or something with candles? I was very excited to find out that it… Continue reading Manuscript Illumination
- MoMA and Broadway’s Come From AwayZoe Montague: Going to the MoMA and Broadway was a great first impression of New York City! Both were very new experiences for me–I don’t have any background studying modern art,… Continue reading MoMA and Broadway’s Come From Away
- Renaissance FaireThis was my first time attending the ren faire and it was incredibly fun! It was really interesting to be able to see the world that people had created at the… Continue reading Renaissance Faire
- An evening with artist and author Nell PainterSofiya Yusina: As I walked into the Firestone Room, I saw before myself the renowned writer and artist Nell Painter in the flesh. It was such an honor that we got… Continue reading An evening with artist and author Nell Painter
- Tap, Race, and Broadway’s Shuffle AlongThis past Thursday and Friday, I witnessed the Reactivating Memory symposium come to life. The symposium was months in the making, acknowledging the centennials of two important events in American history,… Continue reading Tap, Race, and Broadway’s Shuffle Along
- Crafting Nights, Spring ’20Every few weeks, a member of the Collective leads a workshop on crafting something special, such as jewelry or stationary kits. It’s a great opportunity for students to gain experience leading… Continue reading Crafting Nights, Spring ’20
- The American Museum of Natural History – Guided Tour, ’20This spring, the Collective traveled to New York with members of the Mathey community to explore one of America’s most esteemed institutions. The tour was led by the Museum’s associate director… Continue reading The American Museum of Natural History – Guided Tour, ’20
- Virtual Brunches, Spring ’20With the second half of the spring semester shifting to distance learning and remote programming, the Edwards Collective adapted its weekly brunches to a virtual format. Every week, members “zoomed” into… Continue reading Virtual Brunches, Spring ’20