Art by Vivian Hsia Editors Note: Some hyperlinks may contain graphic images or videos. American rapper Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas left at least 10 individuals dead, ranging in age from 9 to 27, and hundreds injured Nov. 5. A large crowd of the estimated 50,000 attendees surged toward the front of the stage shortly after Scott began his set around … [Read more...] about Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Results in Tragedy
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Pepperdine’s Worship Summit Fills Alumni Park With Praise
Dante Bowe and Brooke Ligertwood perform "What a Beautiful Name" together on stage at Alumni Park on Thursday, Nov. 18. Students sang along as the night ended. Photo by Lydia duPerier The Pepperdine community lifted their voices in praise at the Worship Summit Thursday, Nov. 18. Students said they enjoyed a night full of free food, entertainment and an opportunity to worship … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Worship Summit Fills Alumni Park With Praise
Music Strong Unites Thousand Oaks
Photos Courtesy of Arik HousleyThe Thousand Oaks community united around a night of music and love Feb. 10 to benefit Borderline survivors and families of victims."Nov. 7 didn't change 12 families [or] 140 young college kids," Tim Hagel, Thousand Oaks chief of police said during the concert. "It changed a community and brought us together."On Nov. 7, 2018, 12 individuals lost … [Read more...] about Music Strong Unites Thousand Oaks
Van Alden and Echosmith Play the Night Away for Waves Weekend
Photos by Gabrielle NorteVan Alden and Echosmith lit up Alumni Park, where alumni, students and their families gathered for the ninth annual Waves Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 13.Echosmith, a Southern California-based band traveling the world with their album “Talking Dreams,” headlined this year’s Waves Weekend concert. Van Alden, the solo project of Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Van Alden and Echosmith Play the Night Away for Waves Weekend
Michael Feinstein Leaves a Lasting Legacy of Classic Music
Photos by Kaelin MendezMichael Feinstein sang the classics to his audience while performing his rendition of "The Great American Songbook" at Smothers Theatre on Oct. 7."These songs are indestructible," Feinstein said during his performance. "They will outlive all of us."Feinstein is an award-winning pianist and singer, according to the show's program. He is a large supporter … [Read more...] about Michael Feinstein Leaves a Lasting Legacy of Classic Music