Jen ClayStaff Writer Courtesy of Center For The Arts What’s left for neo-swing rockers Big Bad Voodoo Daddy?They’ve conquered everything from Vince Vaughn movies (“Swingers”) to televised football (via the 1999 Superbowl halftime show) to televised gymnastics (via Carly Patterson’s recent gold-medal floor routine to “Mr. Pinstripe Suit”). What’s left is more tours, more tours … [Read more...] about Zoot Suits Swing in Smothers
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Ben Folds rocks sold out show
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
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
Let’s go clubbin’
Courtney HongLiving Assistant Senior Gustavo Baity, founder of the Pepperdine Billiard's Association, prepares to play a game in the HAWC. Chris Wolff/Staff Photographer AtPepperdine, there’s a niche for almost any interest, whether it’s pirates, billiards or diversity. More than 50 organizations provide outlets for students to not only pursue their passions and have fun at … [Read more...] about Let’s go clubbin’
Filling in bubbles with some of the best
Elizabeth ReinkingStaff Writer Do you remember taking the SATs? What I remember most about them was that feeling afterwards of relief, when I thought “Whew! Glad I never have to do that again!” Oh, I was so young and naive. If I had known then what was in store for me, I may well have turned my sights toward trucking school. Yes, that’s right. Along with thousands of other … [Read more...] about Filling in bubbles with some of the best