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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet recounts tales of sex, death

“There are two kinds of inspirations,” Pulitzer Prize-winning poet C.K. Williams told a crowd of about 50 students Thursday afternoon. “There’s the kind of inspiration that captures you, and there’s the kind of inspiration you capture.” Full story

Fiancees wreak havoc in comic revival

How many fiancees can you juggle at once? In “Boeing-Boeing,” Trinity Repertory Company’s hysterical new spring comedy, a Parisian playboy attempts to juggle three — with predictably farcical results. Full story

Chinese environmentalist decries spread of desert

China is under attack — from dust storms. In a talk Thursday, Patrick Lui discussed the far-reaching implications of sand spreading and desertification in China, speaking to about 20 undergraduates and faculty members as part of the Year of China series. The talk was held in the Perry and Marty Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, where Lui’s corresponding exhibition, “Green Dragon,” is currently on display. Full story

Student dance show a ‘giant lovefest’

Mixing dance, lights and piano, Remy Fernandez-O’Brien ’12 put the public in the center of an innovative and inspired performance in “Bursting at the Seams: A Seamless Dance Show.” The show — created and choreographed by Fernandez-O’Brien — was performed in the Production Workshop Upspace Wednesday and Thursday night. Full story

Islamic studies course taps Minassian Collection resources

This semester, students in HIAA 1410C: “What Is Islamic Art?” are using the University’s Minassian Collection to explore questions surrounding the history, limitations and contemporary status of Islamic art. Full story

Gambino only glitch in strong lineup

On a very summery Main Green, Spring Weekend laid forth its mottled bounty. Friday’s concert, featuring What Cheer? Brigade, Sepalcure and Childish Gambino, was characterized by tough crowds straining to catch a glimpse of Gambino’s altogether bland performance. But Saturday’s musicians — Twin Shadow, the Walkmen, Cam’ron and the Glitch Mob — put on a raucous, memorable show. Full story