Kristian Lin
Blogging the Cliburn (Quarterfinals Day 1)
As usual, the Van Cliburn Competition runs through Memorial Day. As always, I take a moment to reflect on how cultural events such as...
Blogging the Cliburn (Prelim Day 4)
The crowd is sparse on Sunday morning, but I don't think it's because the warmth of the last few days has given way to...
Blogging the Cliburn (Prelim Day 3)
Do you like the program cover for this year's Cliburn? I get these books each time, and over the two weeks or so of...
Blogging the Cliburn (Prelim Day 2)
People are protesting police racism right now outside Bass Hall as I write these words. Four people, to be exact, which is kinda sad....
Blogging the Cliburn (Prelim Day 1)
Hello, everybody, and welcome to my blog of the 15th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. I'm Kristian Lin, your friendly guide through the tall...
Film Shorts
OPENING
Berlin Syndrome (R) This thriller adapted from Melanie Joosten’s novel stars Teresa Palmer as an Australian woman who hooks up with a handsome new...
Bay Be One More Time
Is there an actor around right now who’s better at playing dumb than Zac Efron? That’s what I wondered while watching Baywatch, and while...
Crystal Wagner’s “Paroxysm Bloom I”
Room-filling paper sculptures and installations are what Philadelphia’s Crystal Wagner does. Her latest show, Tropism, comes to Fort Works Art this weekend, and it...
Night & Day
Wednesday 24 – Jordan Spieth will be back to defend his title at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational at the Colonial, but he’ll be up...
Keys Party
Once again it’s time for the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. The 15th installment of our friendly neighborhood global cultural event comes to Bass...
