LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Finding sanctuary in a hole of a room, senior Jessica Childress can often be heard singing in the Pepperdine music building, the sound of her voice resonating from the practice rooms. It is here she can let the music that consumes her come out and breathe. Here, where the magic of piano and voice go from mind to paper. Childress is quick to … [Read more...] about Soulful student singer aims for the big time
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New look, amenities refresh Malibu theater
SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant A&E Editor Nestled in the Cross Creek shopping complex fewer than two miles from Pepperdine, the owners of the Malibu Cinemas Hollywood Theaters have been quietly rebuilding since a fire damaged their building and several adjoining businesses in April 2005. The remodeled two-screen theater, which reopened in November, mirrors Malibu luxury and … [Read more...] about New look, amenities refresh Malibu theater
Globes bring highs, lows, raised brows
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor ‘Tis the season for red carpets. Fa la la la — OK, that’s not how the song goes. But just four weeks after Christmas, another joyful season is upon us: awards season. It all kicked off Monday with the Golden Globes. From stars to swag, stilettos to speeches, the night was catalogued by the media frenzy that surrounds each statue-oriented celeb-fest … [Read more...] about Globes bring highs, lows, raised brows
Half Pint’s reggae beat rocks Malibu Inn
COLLEEN CONWAYStaff Writer The wind chill and California freeze could not stop Half Pint from warming up the crowd Saturday at the Malibu Inn with his Jamaican vibes.Half Pint’s soulfully smooth singing puts out an uplifting ambience of peace, love and tranquility as he mixes his own style of reggae that has roots to 1970s dancehall and lover’s rock, utilizing steady melodies … [Read more...] about Half Pint’s reggae beat rocks Malibu Inn
Art flips reality upside down
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor With clouds on the floor and freeways on the ceiling, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s current exhibit makes visitors feel like they have fallen down the rabbit hole into a confusing yet entertaining world of surrealism and warped reality.“Magritte and Contemporary Art: The Treachery of Images,” literally turns the world upside down, forcing … [Read more...] about Art flips reality upside down