Photos by Alex Neis The characters from Harlem and New Rochelle stand off and interact with each other through dance. This photo was taken during the first dress rehearsal. Pepperdine's production of "Ragtime" is set to open Friday, Nov. 15 in Smothers Theatre after the work and collaboration of numerous students, faculty and staff. Set in early 20th century New York, … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘Ragtime’ at Pepperdine Showcases ‘Incredibly Compelling’ Storytelling
Alumna Shannon Celia Paints the ‘Pretty with the Gritty’ on Malibu Utility Box
Photo courtesy of Shannon CeliaSeaver alumna Shannon Celia (Class of 1989) is a professional artist and the founder of the Pepperdine Alumni Art Showcase. Recently, Malibu's Cultural Arts Commission selected Celia to paint a utility box for the City of Malibu's public art initiative, along with two other artists. “I was so excited because I paint a lot of coastal themed … [Read more...] about Alumna Shannon Celia Paints the ‘Pretty with the Gritty’ on Malibu Utility Box
Q&A with Pepperdine Alumna Jessica Rotter and JEMS
Photo courtesy of JEMS Alternative folk band JEMS opened the Pepperdine Waves Weekend annual concert Oct. 12 with "Take Me Back," one of their most popular songs on Spotify. The band’s three members include Emily Colombier, Sarah Margaret Huff and Seaver alumna Jessica Rotter (Class of 2010). Both Colombier and Rotter grew up in Los Angeles, and Huff is originally from … [Read more...] about Q&A with Pepperdine Alumna Jessica Rotter and JEMS
Q&A with Waves Weekend Concert Headliner A R I Z O N A
Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records Electric-indie pop band A R I Z O N A headlined the Pepperdine Waves Weekend annual concert Oct. 12. The band's three members, including Zach Hannah (vocals), Nathan Esquite (guitar) and David Labuguen (keys), are originally from the East Coast and have created music together since 2015. With over a billion streams on various platforms, A R … [Read more...] about Q&A with Waves Weekend Concert Headliner A R I Z O N A
‘Once a Wave, Always a Wave’: Pepp Community Unites for Waves Weekend
Photo courtesy of Ron Hall This year's Waves Weekend kicks off Friday evening and includes three days of food trucks, carnival rides, music and a lot of school-spirit. “[Waves Weekend is] a tradition here at Pepperdine," Assistant Director of Affinity Engagement and Alumni Relations Hannah Dean said. "About 10 years ago, we changed the concept so that we had family … [Read more...] about ‘Once a Wave, Always a Wave’: Pepp Community Unites for Waves Weekend
