Jen ClayStaff Writer With the breakup of his three-piece band, Ben Folds Five in 2000, Ben Folds boldly stated “nobody gives a s--- about piano rock.” Four years, a pseudo-feud with Korn, a Ben Folds solo album, a solo-live album and a few extended players later, music fans (presumably) still don’t care about piano rock. But they certainly turned out in droves to Ben Folds’ … [Read more...] about Ben Folds rocks sold out show
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Holy Chihuly
Sarah PyeEditor in Chief Pepperdine’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art will soon be overrun with the colorful works of a man who has been called one of the world’s most dynamic artists: Dale Chihuly. “Chihuly: Los Angeles” will bring the vibrant blown glass sculptures of this world-renowned artist to the Pepperdine campus Nov. 21 through March 20, as well as to two other … [Read more...] about Holy Chihuly
Plastic surgery shows cut too deep
Evelyn BargeAsst. A&E Editor Since the season premiere of “The Swan” hit TV screens across America on Monday, I’ve been asking myself some serious questions about why plastic surgery makeover shows are so popular. First, there was “A Personal Story.” The TLC show, which is no longer on air, followed individuals as they went under the knife to improve their looks and … [Read more...] about Plastic surgery shows cut too deep
‘Commandments’ need rewriting
Sarah PyeEditor in Chief He sings. He dances. He tells knock-knock jokes. He’s … Moses? OK, the knock-knock jokes might be a stretch of the truth, but a singing, dancing Moses is still fairly uncommon. Or at least it was until Patrick Leonard and Meribeth Derry decided that a big-budget Bible show was their ticket to musical theatre success when they wrote “The Ten … [Read more...] about ‘Commandments’ need rewriting
City of Angels Film Festival asks tough questions
Amy LarosnStaff Writer Think that filmmaking and theology have absolutely nothing in common? City of the Angels Film Festival proves otherwise. This year, City of the Angels Film Festival held Oct. 22 to 24 at the Directors Guild of America Theatres, celebrated its 10th year of working toward its mission: “To identify and showcase movies that probe the ambiguities of human … [Read more...] about City of Angels Film Festival asks tough questions
