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Ash F.J. Thomas

Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor

Ash F.J. Thomas is an English major working as the Arts & Entertainment Editor. Ash likes to review the many artistic events and exhibitions at ODU and the general Norfolk area. Outside of the Mace & Crown, Ash is passionate about creative writing, theater, and gaming.

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Daniel Richards and Veronica Watson at the English Awards Ceremony.

Department of English Holds Several Events for English Showcase Week

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 23, 2025
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Yes Fest Returns to ODU For a Third Year

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2025
Ariel (Lakasia Moore) taunts the Neapolitan court (Meadow Franklin, Joshua Clarke, Angelina Paquin, Kendra Blount, Ian Turner)

Shakespeare’s Final Play Brought To Life at the Goode Theatre

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 17, 2025
"Canon" by Kylei Walker will be on display at the Hixon Gallery.

Student Double Exhibition on Display in the Hixon Gallery

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 3, 2025
Hope McCullough as one of the clowns.

Jump Into the World of “Corduroy”

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 28, 2025
Graphic via @oducomm_theatre on Instagram

Third Annual Short-Film Festival to be Held at University Theatre

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 24, 2025
Staff members and contributors of "Constellate." From left to right: Eben Bracy, Tori Marie Scotti, Henry Stevens, John McManus, Michael Neuwrith, Taylor Ebersole, Elena Knudsen, Ifrah Yousuf

Literary Journal of ODU Student Works Launches at Barry Art Museum

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 17, 2025
Via pixels.com

What We Know From the Recent Gen-Ed Reform Open Forum

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 3, 2024
Image via @odu_rep_theatre

Auditions for “The Tempest” Lead Held at University Theatre

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2024
Donated jewelry on display at "meta}L{morphosis"

“meta}L{morphosis:” Recycling Jewelry Into Metalworking Art

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 15, 2024
The ODU Percussion Ensemble. Image via oduartstix.universitytickets.com

Diehn School of Music Concerts for Fall Semester

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 8, 2024
Panelists of the Creative Writing MFA Program's Writers in Community, the Coffee & Contemporary Arts event of Sept. 26.

Upcoming “Coffee & Contemporary Arts” Events To Look Forward To

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 3, 2024
"Message in a Bottle" is currently on display at the Barry Art Museum.

Barry Art Museum Celebrates Maritime History With “Message in a Bottle”

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 26, 2024
"How Do You Like Me Now?" by Teresa Mitchell, on display at the Hixon Student Gallery.

ODU Student Art League’s First Fall 2024 Exhibition

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 24, 2024
Via Variety.com

Is “Futurama” Fumbling Season 12?

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 19, 2024
Angelina Paquin as Charlotte Corday in "The Revolutionists."

ODURep Embraces Comedy With Production of “The Revolutionists”

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2024
The ODU Brass Choir. Their spring recital will be on Apr. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chandler Recital Hall. Image via oduartstix.universitytickets.com

ODU Music Department Boasts a Busy Spring Schedule

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 9, 2024
Members of Barynya pose with Russian language students and their professor.

Members of Music Group Barynya Entertain Russian Students

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 4, 2024
The cast of "The Play That Goes Wrong" rehearsing. (From left to right: Taylor Tousignant, Avi Raschdorf, Lakasia Moore, Kenzie Moyers, Ian Turner, and Adrian Rivera). Via @odu_rep_theatre.

ODURep Finishes Spring Season With “The Play That Goes Wrong”

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 28, 2024
"Fun Facts!" by Dylan Parrish

[Photo] Where Is The Peace?

By Reagan Williams, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 21, 2024
A part of "A Girl Can Dream," which was on display at the Hixon Student Art Gallery from Jan 25. to Feb. 2.

Exhibition “A Girl Can Dream” Kicks Off Spring Semester Student Art Shows

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 14, 2024
Graphic for the William & Mary Middle Eastern Music Ensemble. Via @wm_m.e.m.e on Instagram.

ODU Audiences Experience a Unique Music Ensemble From William & Mary

By Ash F.J. Thomas and Reagan Williams
February 9, 2024
Anna Sosa as Artemis in "Artemis, I" by Deborah Wallace, performed at the Goode Theatre in February 2023.

Deborah Wallace: Reimagining Greek Mythology and Theatre at ODU

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 6, 2024
“Concrete Ocean” by Leigh Merrill is on display at the Gordon Art Galleries.

“Concrete Ocean” On Display At Gordon Art Galleries

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2024
"He Ki'i Moku 1-8," paintings by Solomon Robert Nui Enos displayed in the Gordon Art Gallery from Sept. 15 - Dec. 16.

How the Arts Are Involved In Blue Connections

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 30, 2024
Yes Fest Graphic

Yes Fest Music Festival Returns to Monarch Way

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 9, 2024
"Can You Dig It?" features a spoken word accompaniment. Via @odudance on Instagram.

Fall 2023 University Dance Concert Showcases Unique Styles of Dance

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 20, 2023
Flyer for the fall 2023 UDT concert. Via @odudance

Upcoming Dance Concert To Be Held at University Theater

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 8, 2023
Brittney Harris directing movement during a "Blood at the Root" rehearsal. Photographed by Kaela Wilson.

“Blood at the Root” Marks the Third Production of Fall 2023

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 7, 2023
A promotional poster for "The Fall of the House of Usher." Via Netflix.

“The Fall of the House of Usher” Adapts Edgar Allan Poe’s Works For the Modern Day

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2023
Promotional image for "Magic in the Stars" via hamptoncoliseum.org

“Magic in the Stars” Stuns and Thrills Audiences at Hampton Coliseum

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2023
The cast of “Women of Troy” performing choreography. From left to right: Adrian Rivera, Reicse Owen, Tahji McCombs, Brooke Mullins, Jen Weir Edwards, MK Martéy, Anna Sosa, Joshua Moore.

“Women of Troy” Wraps Up Stunning Saga of Greek Mythology Retellings

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2023
Displays from the ODU Advanced Metals show "Almost Occasions"

Almost Occasions: A Show of Art and Metalwork

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 17, 2023
Promotional image for the Fantastic Planet Festival, via the Barry Art Museum newsletter

Fantastic Planet Festival Exhibits and Art and Science

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 12, 2023
Graphic via ODU Literary Festival on Facebook.

ODU Holds 46th Annual Literary Festival, Featuring Numerous Notable Guests

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2023
Graphic of the Coffee & Contemporary Arts schedule. Via Suzanne Peterson.

Barry Art Museum Showcases Performing Arts Every Thursday

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 27, 2023
Madame Alexander Self Portrait Doll #2290 on display in Barry Art Museum Gallery 4.

Barry Art Museum Honors Trailblazing Doll-Maker Beatrice Alexander

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2023
A graphic displaying the announcement for the launch of the Game Design and Development. Courtesy of ODU Arts and Letters Instagram @oduartsletters.

Monarch Institute for Game Design and Development Launches At ODU

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 19, 2023
Via ODURep.

“What the Constitution Means To Me” To Kick Off ODURep’s Fall Season

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 15, 2023
Sound mixer in the Big Blue Records recording studio in the Diehn Center. Via “big-blue-records.square.site”

Big Blue Records Open For Music Recording Needs

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2023
Ms. Biljana Electronica (Audrey Trullinger) and DJ Crazy Times (Kyle Gordon) pose for the thumbnail of the “Planet of the Bass” music video. Via IMDb.

The Bizarre Life of Kyle Gordon’s 90s Eurodance Pastiche “Planet of the Bass”

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2023
#1 Barbie on display in Gallery 4 at the Barry Art Museum.

The Barry Art Barbie: Exhibitions of Dolls & Culture

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 5, 2023
The heroes in "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” form an unlikely party. Photo credit to Paramount Pictures.

How “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” Compares to its Predecessors

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
ODU Flute Day Flyer

ODU Flute Day: Masterclasses Organized For Local Flute Players

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
John Fedchock, Grammy nominee, is coming to ODU. Photo credit to Joseph Verzilli. Image via Arts@ODU.

Jazz Musician John Fedchock Coming to ODU For Concert, Open Rehearsals

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
April 12, 2023
"American Voices" via ODU Music on Twitter.

Joint Ensemble Concert at University Theatre

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
Photo courtesy of ODU Theatre and Dance.

New Playwrights Festival Debuts Works Created by ODU Students

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Headshot of Janae Burris.

Upcoming Women’s Comedy Night at North Cafe

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Anna Sosa is Artemis in “Artemis, I.” Artemis bites an apple as her goddesses recount the events leading up to the Trojan War.

Behind the Scenes: The Costume Design of “Artemis, I”

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
HG Bjork is Athena in “Artemis, I.” “Artemis, I” is a contemporary Greek tragedy produced by ODURep.

Greek Mythology Retelling “Artemis, I” Opens at Goode Theatre

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Audience members of Coffee and Contemporary Art on Feb. 16 were invited to tag a canvas alongside the cast members of “Tag: You're It!”. Photo courtesy Brittney Harris.

Coffee and Contemporary Art Showcase at the Barry Arts Museum

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
The former home of Christopher Cummings, a ODU student who was killed in what is believed to be an attempted burglary in June of 2011.

Suspect Found Guilty in Murder of ODU Student Sentenced to 25 Years In Prison

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Actors rehearse “Artemis, I”, a contemporary Greek tragedy coming to ODU on Feb. 23, 2023. From left to right: MK Martey, Tahji McCombs, Sofia Valerio, Anna Sosa, Brooke Mullins, Kendra Blount and Makena Salyer. Photo courtesy of ODU Theatre & Dance. Photo credit to Deborah Wallace.

University Theatre to Produce “Artemis, I”, Contemporary Greek Tragedy

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
The Middle Eastern Music Ensemble is coming to Old Dominion University to give a concert at Chandler Recital Hall on Feb. 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Photo courtesy ODU Office of Intercultural Relations.

Middle Eastern Music Ensemble to Give Concert at ODU

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Contributing Writer
February 7, 2023
Photo credit to the Old Dominion University Dance Program.

ODU Dance Program Hosts February Auditions for Scholarships

By Ash F.J. Thomas, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2023
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