Photos Courtesy of Michael Zakian and Alan ShafferThere is a chance one might trip on chairs at the Weisman. No, this is not some millennial slang nor some vague metaphor for a political maneuver in our fraught nation, but a frank observation of California artist Alexis Smith’s exhibit, “Private Lives and Public Affairs." The exhibition, curated by Museum Director … [Read more...] about Weisman Museum Presents Alexis Smith’s ‘Private Lives and Public Affairs’
Life & Arts
Pepp Experiences Trumpet and Piano Duo
Photos by Sofia Telch Trumpeter Brandon Ridenour and pianist Peter Dugan, former students at The Julliard School, performed a recital duet at Raitt Recital Hall on Monday, Feb. 11. The concert was the first out of four ensembles in Pepperdine's annual recital series. Ridenour, who won the Concert Artists Guild Competition in 2014 and became the youngest member ever to join … [Read more...] about Pepp Experiences Trumpet and Piano Duo
Weekly Culture Collection
Photo by Ella Gonzalez With Valentine's Day past, it is permissible to express love in ways that diverge from a Hallmark card or box of chocolates. Love has widened in scope from the romantic to the more filial and friendly kind. With a widened scope of love, so too is there a widened Culture Collection with this week's seeing, eating and doing encompassing everything from … [Read more...] about Weekly Culture Collection
Review: ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ Plays It Too Safe
Photos Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is a rich and dynamic film just a few screenplay drafts short of being perfect. “Three Billboards,” written and directed by Martin McDonagh, is nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.This movie had all the ingredients to become … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ Plays It Too Safe
Artists Corner: Mckenzie Cunningham
Photos courtesy of Mckenzie Cunningham Mckenzie Cunningham used to fail art class. Cunningham has created art since kindergarten, but said she is now finally starting to accept that she is an artist. "I’ve kind of been in an on-and-off relationship with art for a long time," Cunningham said. "Once I stopped doing it for class it felt a lot different. It doesn’t feel … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Mckenzie Cunningham