ONLINE EXCLUSIVE — With only two shows remaining, audiences have just two chances to see Nevin James and company perform the original social justice rock opera “Death and Victory in Paris,” while at the same time gaining a new outlook on life. Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8., a group of student artists will take the stage at Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m for the final … [Read more...] about Social justice rock opera takes Smothers stage for the last time
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Laura Marling edges out Kanye, pushes folk envelope
As all four of my loyal readers will recall, in our last time together we talked Mumford & Sons. But to discuss their lovely music and lyrical depth in a vacuum does a disservice to the rest of the circle of musicians dubbed by the media as the “West London folk scene.” It neglects one particularly talented and fascinating up-and-comer — 21-year-old Laura Marling of … [Read more...] about Laura Marling edges out Kanye, pushes folk envelope
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The Bucket List: Moonshadows mystery revealed
In my last three years as a Malibu resident, every drive south on PCH has left me wanting; every drive has reminded me of my status as an outsider; with every drive, I have seen one challenge, heard one word whispered in my ear: Moonshadows. What lay behind its seemingly innocuous whitewashed exterior, I wondered. Carved into its wooden front door, a keyhole window spoke of a … [Read more...] about The Bucket List: Moonshadows mystery revealed
Rogue Wave: Smoothie revolution will follow on heels of blender blunder
Um … you guys? We’ve got a serious problem here. I’m talking BIG problem, like Princeton-Review-College-Ranking-plummeting problem; me-thinking-about-transferring-out-of-this-university problem; Mayan-Calendar-ending-type problem (OK, this one might be a small exaggeration). The HAWC forgot to bring back their Island Oasis SB3X model smoothie blender. That’s right, what you … [Read more...] about Rogue Wave: Smoothie revolution will follow on heels of blender blunder
