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’
Production Takes Flight
SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E assistant Dance enthusiasts should prepare themselves for three nights of exploding performances from some of the most talents dancers on campus. Dance in Flight will run from Feb. 8th through the 10th at 8 p.m. at Smother’s Theatre. It is an event that showcases a variety of dance styles. “It’s pretty broad,” said sophomore Jesse Calvillo. “There’s … [Read more...] about Production Takes Flight
And the winner is…
JESSICA ONIStaff Writer Grammy veteran Mariah Carey, rap phenomenon Kanye West and his talented R&B protégé, John Legend, are preparing to battle it out Wednesday night at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles. With eight nominations apiece, these three lead this year’s diverse pack of nominees. Carey’s nominations may come as a surprise to many who thought … [Read more...] about And the winner is…
Blame inventors for boring movies
GABE DURHAMStaff Writer The only people who say movies today aren’t what they used to be are old people. But you and I know not to trust a generation that judges a film’s worth based on how easily it will put someone to sleep and how often the protagonist calls his mother. Movies are better than they’ve ever been — that’s a fact. The action is more intense, the jokes are edgier … [Read more...] about Blame inventors for boring movies
KT Tunstall’s new album eyes success
ANNA WEBBERStaff Writer KT Tunstall puts her “Eye to the Telescope.” What does she see? A debut of her quadruple platinum, award-winning album, and it is arriving in the United States on Tuesday, Feb. 7. This album, which was released in the UK in December, brings forth an altered pop sound to the States. Tunstall is a half Scottish, one-forth Irish, one-forth Cantonese … [Read more...] about KT Tunstall’s new album eyes success