Photos by Heidi Lim

The College Events Board is offering a free screening of “No Strings Attached” this Sunday, April 3rd, at the Science Center Hall B. Door opens at 7:45pm until capacity (about 400 seats) is reached.

The movie, which features Ashton Kutcher, aka Mr. Demi Moore, and Harvard alumnae and Oscar winner Natalie Portman in the lead roles, was released in late January of this year, and grossed over US$70 million. Not bad for a chick flick with an estimated budget of $25 million.

The official synopsis goes: “A guy and girl try to keep their relationship strictly physical, but it’s not long before they learn that they want something more.” (IMDB) Sounds familiar? If this describes your social life at Harvard, go see the movie. If it doesn’t, well, come anyway for the unreasonably attractive stars. (Even though Kutcher’s acting ability leaves much to be desired.)

Also, it was rated R for “strong sexual content.” I’m just saying.

RSVP on the Facebook event. “Like” the CEB on Facebook for dibs on future events, including Yardfest.

The College Events Board, in conjunction with the Harvard Concert Commission, just announced the second addition to this year’s Yardfest lineup, and  it’s the 33-year-old singer-songwriter from Colorado, Patrick Park.

He released his first EP, “Under the Unminding  Skies” with Hollywood Records in 2003 to limited  commercial success. He then moved to Curb Appeal  Records and released the second album, “Everyone’s  in Everyone” in 2007. (Source: Wikipedia)

His most famous work is probably “Life Is a Song,” which appeared as a soundtrack in the very popular teenage drama series The O.C., starring Mischa Barton and Rachel Bilson among others.

His mellow, understated accoustic tunes certainly  are a far cry from KiD CuDi’s catchy, mainstream  hiphop style. Even their websites are as different  as black and white. But if there’s one thing we  know, that is Harvard prides itself on diversity. The  NY Daily News predicted that “‘Everyone’ will know his name,” but that was three years ago.

All sarcasm aside, he’s actually a pretty good listen. Check out his songs which are streaming on his website: http://www.patrickpark.net/ He looks like a decent opening act for Cudi. What do you think? Yay or Nay?

His next album, Come What Will, is set for an April 6th release date on Badman Recording Co. As always, keep checking Noice for Yardfest updates!

Image courtesy of Google Images.

The College Events Board confirmed minutes ago that we’ll have KiD CuDi for Yardfest on Sunday, April 18th.

Image courtesy of http://datnewcudi.com.

Born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, the 26-year-old Ohio native is most famous for his 2009 hit, “Day ‘n’ Nite,” a collaboration with Crookers that landed in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. It was also featured in his debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, and has garnered about 26 million views on YouTube. Cudi was also featured in Kanye West’s album, 808s and Heartbreak, co-writing megahits such as “Heartless,” and singing with Kanye on “Welcome to Heartbreak.” He has also been a musical guest on David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel and is now starring in the HBO comedy series “How to Make it in America,” produced by Mark Wahlberg. (Source: Wikipedia)

Recently, he received three Grammy nominations for Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song for “Day ‘n’ Nite” and finally Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Make Her Say” ft. Common and Kanye West. (Source)

Not bad, CEB! Keep checking Noice for more updates regarding Yardfest! It’s shaping up to be a great spring concert Harvard! And remember, our Yardfest is completely free. Suck it, rival schools! :P

Check out some of his other hits here: Pursuit of Happiness (ft. MGMT and Ratatat), Make Her Say (ft Kanye West and Common). Also, since you’re already overcome with joy and/or procrastinating, take a look at his website.

Woodstock 1969 or Yardfest 2010?

Noice is excited. We’re so excited that were building blanket forts and playing with Super Soakers. That’s right, we’re turning into children. Why?

Because the CEB (College Events Board) just announced that they are looking to see who we want for this year’s Yardfest… about 6 months away. But were already freaking out, like majorly freaking out… because unlike last year’s distressingly vague “fill-in-the-blank” style poll they’ve actually given us a couple options. And the options are… A MILLION TIMES BETTER THAN WE COULD HAVE IMAGINED. Especially given the Ratatat/Sara Bareilles combination of last year. No offense to those artists, but yeah, this is looking goooood. And since Girl Talk was epic fail we’ve had high hopes that the CEB would make up for that hot mess. Let’s not have Yardfest be another Yawnfest.

Here’s a link to the poll. This blogger’s faves from their list: Andrew Bird (impossible to get his tickets fast enough), Drake (crushworthy), Grizzly Bear, TVOTR, and Of Montreal. But don’t take our word for it, get together with some friends and vote for the ones you want to see! Read the full list of CEB suggestions after the jump!

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