Carleton's premier theater and dance groups, the Players and the Semaphore Repertory Dance Company, collaborated to create a new adaptation of Aeschylus’ trilogy of Ancient Greek tragedies. The event was a huge hit, performing to sold-out crowds of students, faculty, and Northfield residents alike. Student photographer, Abigail Han was on hand to capture the unique performance.

As the end of the term approaches, the concert hall rings with music as a variety of ensembles perform their work. Here is a glance at some of the concerts from this week.

Gregory Smith, the Lloyd P. Johnson-Norwest Professor of English and the Liberal Arts, recently won a 2012 Minnesota Book Award for his collection of short stories, The Law of Miracles and Other Stories. We have a video excerpt of Smith reading from one of the stories. His book is available at the Carleton Bookstore, either on campus or via online ordering.

The eighth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser attracted Northfield residents and Carleton students, faculty, and alums alike to buy handmade ceramic bowls and a soup lunch. Student photographer Maria Kjellstrand '15 was on hand to capture this fun event.

Though rain poured outside, Sayles was bustling with students watching and participating in music-making and dances from around the world, while eating homemade food from numerous countries.

Whether it's been hitching a ride with President Bill Clinton or appearing on "The Colbert Report," Carleton's favorite deceased German poet, Johann Friedrich von Schiller, has maintained the same, stoic gaze. Now, fans of the ABC hit series "Desperate Housewives" will witness that steely look when Schiller makes his appearance on the series finale Sunday night, courtesy of the show's executive producer and Carleton graduate Bob Daily '82.

The Carleton synchronized swimming team presented a dazzling show in West Gym with guest performances from the Carleton men's swimming team.

Students, professors, and Northfield residents gathered in a peaceful protest against racial profiling, specifically focusing on the recent Trayvon Martin case.

Carleton's ever-popular Ebony II dance performance was staged in West Gym to sold-out crowds in April, and our student photographers were on hand to capture the fun and freedom of the event.

Student videographer Dan McAllister '13 talked to Carleton physics students about their projects and experiences in the physics fair.

The Jewish holiday, Purim, and the Hindu festival of colors, Holi, were celebrated in the Great Hall in a joint event filled with music, skits, dancing, and good food.

The male dance troupe Halau Kiawekupono O Ka Ua presented an evening of authentic traditional Hula dance and music in the Carleton College Weitz Center for Creativity Auditorium on Saturday, April 7. Our student photographers were on hand to capture this unique and exciting event.