JULIE ONIStaff Writer It’s not your ordinary performance of dancing and singing. The “Children of Uganda: Tour of Light 2006” performance comes to Pepperdine next Tuesday, raising funds for HIV-related orphans and spreading awareness of world AIDS, and is evidence of Pepperdine’s mission of service. Marnie Mitze, managing director for Pepperdine’s Center for the Arts, said she … [Read more...] about Orphans sing to inspire
Russians pirouette to ‘Lake’
SIMONE BOUFFARDContributing Writer When anyone goes to see the ballet for the first time, it is usually a young relative’s performance in “The Nutcracker” with a local ballet school or company. However, the city of Thousand Oaks is getting the real deal Thursday, Feb. 16. Direct from Moscow, one of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, the Russian National Ballet, is … [Read more...] about Russians pirouette to ‘Lake’
Unsatisfied viewers run to ‘Anyfilms’
JULIE ONIStaff Writer At the conclusion of a movie, there are times when you feel so dissatisfied with the ending that you wish you could have changed some aspect of the movie. You could have done it much better than the director. Maybe you wouldn’t have let Jack drop into the icy water and leave Rose behind, or you would have found it more fascinating to see Red and Dufresne … [Read more...] about Unsatisfied viewers run to ‘Anyfilms’
Beauty wins movie roles and awards
GABE DURHAMStaff Writer As a gorgeous 30-year-old brunette puts on a pair of glasses in front of the mirror, she whispers so herself, “You’re hideous.” When she shows up for high school that day, she trips in front of Dash Handsome, captain of the football team, and someone throws a sandwich at her. “Oh,” the audience says, “This high schooler is a social outcast. We’re not … [Read more...] about Beauty wins movie roles and awards
John Cleese arrives; show sells out
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant A&E Ediotor Some students will find themselves spending Valentine’s Day with a box of chocolate, a bouquet of roses and a romantic night out on the town. However, some Pepperdine students and Malibu residents may find themselves sitting in the dark instead. That is, sitting in the dark along with a packed audience at Smothers Theatre. John Cleese, … [Read more...] about John Cleese arrives; show sells out