Como Park Goes to the Big Apple!

March 4, 2010  
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Uncategorized

The Como Choir group is leaving March 11th for New York to perform and see the thrilling attractions of the city. They’ve been fundraising since last year for this trip, and anyone in the choir was able to sign up. For five days they will be touring Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square... Read more »

Killswitch Engage Headline Tour Hits Minneapolis

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February 22, 2010  
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News

By Christian “BRUUUTAL!” Erickson and Alec “METALLL!” Braun “MINNEAPOLIS!” growls Adam D, guitarist of the metal band Killswitch Engage. Killswitch was the headliner in a three band lineup at First Ave & 7th street entry along with The Devil Wears Prada, a Christian metal band,... Read more »

The Book of Eli – Review

February 5, 2010  
Filed under Arts and Entertainment

America is used to Hollywood’s obsession with post apocalyptic settings seen in many the movies of the past decade. Every other movie there is to see seems to portray how humanity survives on the barren and barbaric landscape of a ravaged world. Like many of the most recent film directed by the Hughes... Read more »

Choir Crier

January 27, 2010  
Filed under Arts and Entertainment

The Choir Concert on January 21st went over specifically well! With a performance from each of the five choirs, the audience could be in tune to the music all night long. The concert began with Men’s Choir and Women’s Choir. These choirs are made to be taken as an introduction to singing, or in... Read more »

Winprov Club

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January 15, 2010  
Filed under Arts and Entertainment

The theater department at Como has been busy this year – “Urinetown, the Musical” made its premier showing in November. A month later, Como Park saw the Donna Di Cantare’s self written musical, “It’s My Party,” on Dec 15th. A surprise success, the show ended in a rendition of “Thriller,”... Read more »

Lights, Zombies, Action!.

January 5, 2010  
Filed under Arts and Entertainment

by De’ Sia Demmings Last Thursday, Dec. 15th, we attended the Donna Di Cantare theater performance of “It’s my party.” Altogether it was a pretty good show. Some things that stuck out in our mind were the humor and the unexpected musical selections. Casondra Flores played “Fantasia,”... Read more »

What’s New in November?

November 6, 2009  
Filed under Arts and Entertainment

Are you wondering what new movies are coming out this month? are you sick of trying to find a crumbled up newspaper? well the new online Como crier is now informing our readers of the latest upcoming movie releases in November. check it out! November 6 The box: A family receives a box that promises... Read more »

“Paranormal Activity” Non- Spoiler Movie Review

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November 5, 2009  
Filed under Arts and Entertainment

By Michael Olheiser “Good luck going to sleep” is what many people will tell you before going to see the newly released film, Paranormal Activity. Starting off as just an independent film shown in select cites is now a nation wide critically acclaimed release that has the people talkin’ or maybe... Read more »

Scream Town leaves Minnesota residents breathless

October 30, 2009  
Filed under Arts and Entertainment

by Shannon Chaska is a long ways away. But for a journey with motivated friends nothing is too far. The motivation? Scream Town. This is located on the new Highway 212 East. For only $15 you can experience one of the most frightening and entertaining Halloween attractions in Minnesota. Scream Town has... Read more »

Fall

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October 30, 2009  
Filed under Cougar's Creative Corner

by John Bauer More leaves or stars? I don’t know. I know they aren’t all in a row. Sometimes I think there are more students. So help me, I wish them all, dear prudence.  Read More →

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