Last Thursday's annual arts festival "Juxtap'art[y]" was without a doubt a most enjoyable way to have spent the evening. Lanterns and various art works set the mood in the EV lodge where the nights festivities featured performances by the Rhodes male a cappella group "Woolsocks", belly dancers, as well as individual performances by French horn soloists and impromptu guitar-singer solos and duets. A mix of asian finger foods and sub-sandwiches were also nice compliments to the evenings activities. All in all the event was small and low-key to be sure, but I think that this is a successful aspect. Even the party planners involved were able to sit back and enjoy the evening! A good crowd turned out and everybody was able to relax to an evening of the arts- Rhodes style.
Although this years art event scarcely resembled last years Juxtap'art, I think it is difficult to compare the two. Each had very different goals from the beginning; this year a quiet gathering to showcase rhodes talent was the goal, while last year, equipped with more crew and more time, the goal was to bring something new and underground to the often conservative rhodes scene. Both were fun and both were successful at showcasing student art at Rhodes. This just goes to show the range that is possible in an event of this nature- I cant wait to see what shape next years Juxtap'art will take. Thanks to all those who helped plan, starred in, and/or just attended the arts party last week!
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