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Parsons Dance Takes Flight at Smothers

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Photos courtesy of the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts Parsons Dance, a modern dance troupe, lit up the stage at Smothers Theatre on Oct. 5.The group performed six dances altogether, every dance having different qualities and influences than the others. There were eight dancers in all: Sarah Braverman, Ian Spring, Elena d'Amario, Geena Pacareu, Omar Román De … [Read more...] about Parsons Dance Takes Flight at Smothers

Iris DeMent Combines Folk Music and Poetry at Smothers

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Photos by Brett BeanIris DeMent performed recently at Smothers Theatre, her bright red and polka-dot platform heels reflecting the stage lights as she pressed the piano pedals down while playing.DeMent, who performed for a Pepperdine audience on Sept. 29, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, mostly sang songs from her newest album, "The Trackless Woods," melodies that she … [Read more...] about Iris DeMent Combines Folk Music and Poetry at Smothers

Sara Evans Fills Up Smothers Theatre

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Photos by Milan LoiaconoRenowned country artist Sarah Evans performed at Smothers Theatre Thursday night, packing the theater with fans of all ages.She performed both her own originals as well as covers such as Walk the Moon's "Shut Up and Dance," in front of a enraptured audience. She stood onstage with her six-person band; a guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, drummer, a … [Read more...] about Sara Evans Fills Up Smothers Theatre

Bria Skonberg Brings Jazz to Smothers Theatre

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Photos by Brett BeanBria Skonberg, acclaimed jazz singer and trumpet player, performed with her band in Smothers Theatre Saturday night as a part of the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts 2016-2017 concert season.Skonberg played a range of music, with songs varying from the fast-paced "Swing That Music," to the more somber "Je Suis Seule Ce Soir." She also sang some of her … [Read more...] about Bria Skonberg Brings Jazz to Smothers Theatre