SIMONE BOUFFARDContributing Writer When anyone goes to see the ballet for the first time, it is usually a young relative’s performance in “The Nutcracker” with a local ballet school or company. However, the city of Thousand Oaks is getting the real deal Thursday, Feb. 16. Direct from Moscow, one of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, the Russian National Ballet, is … [Read more...] about Russians pirouette to ‘Lake’
Unsatisfied viewers run to ‘Anyfilms’
JULIE ONIStaff Writer At the conclusion of a movie, there are times when you feel so dissatisfied with the ending that you wish you could have changed some aspect of the movie. You could have done it much better than the director. Maybe you wouldn’t have let Jack drop into the icy water and leave Rose behind, or you would have found it more fascinating to see Red and Dufresne … [Read more...] about Unsatisfied viewers run to ‘Anyfilms’
Aspiring rock stars fight for the title at Battle of the Bands
HANNA CHUA&E Editor ANELA HOLCK/Photo Editor Smothers Theatre holds events from musicals to pianist solo performances. However, the theatre will be transformed into a funky concert venue for the Battle of the Bands, which is put on by the Student Programming Board. “We don’t have any formal small concert series for students to play in, so by doing a Battle of the Bands, we … [Read more...] about Aspiring rock stars fight for the title at Battle of the Bands
Free concert spreads awareness
HANNA CHUA&E Editor Celebrities have it all when it comes to living in this material world: beauty, fame and money. However, there are those who choose to use success for a greater good, and those who live their lives solely to lavish themselves in extravagance. Although celebrities don’t have the authority to do anything about poverty or social injustice, they have ways of … [Read more...] about Free concert spreads awareness
And the winner is…
JESSICA ONIStaff Writer Grammy veteran Mariah Carey, rap phenomenon Kanye West and his talented R&B protégé, John Legend, are preparing to battle it out Wednesday night at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles. With eight nominations apiece, these three lead this year’s diverse pack of nominees. Carey’s nominations may come as a surprise to many who thought … [Read more...] about And the winner is…
