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Maria Valente

Poetry Reading Explores Childhood, Parenting and History

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Photos by Maria Valente A poetry reading on campus explored themes of home life, parenting and the importance of family history. F. Douglas Brown, an award-winning poet, read a handful of his own poems on Tuesday to a group of students in the Plaza classrooms for about an hour. Professor Jeffrey Schultz introduced Brown, whom he has known for years. "Poets need to do … [Read more...] about Poetry Reading Explores Childhood, Parenting and History

Grammy Award Winners Play Benefit Concert

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Photos by Maria Valente A jazz concert was held this weekend at Pepperdine not only for entertainment but for a cause. Grammy award-winning Herb Alpert and Lani Hall held a concert Sunday to raise money to rebuild the Malibu Urgent Care. The two-hour concert in Smothers Theatre was sponsored by Gary and Melissa Oakland. Prominent Malibu residents like Lisa Smith … [Read more...] about Grammy Award Winners Play Benefit Concert

Malibu Hidden Gem: Malibu Farmers Market

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Photos by Maria Valente The Malibu Farmers Market is known by locals for having artisan crafted products as well as fresh and ethically sourced food. Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Malibu Farmers Market takes place right behind the Malibu Country Mart. Locals can purchase groceries, home goods and ready-to-eat meals. Below is a list of diverse vendors that … [Read more...] about Malibu Hidden Gem: Malibu Farmers Market

Emmy-nominated ‘The Wizard of Lies’ Rereleased

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Photos Courtesy of HBO Films"The Wizard of Lies," an HBO film about the hugely controversial Bernie Madoff, is now out on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital, and On Demand as of Oct. 3. Released by HBO Entertainment initially in May 2017, "The Wizard of Lies" follows Bernie Madoff, infamous Wall Street con man, played by Robert De Niro, and the rest of his family as they deal with the … [Read more...] about Emmy-nominated ‘The Wizard of Lies’ Rereleased

Surf’s Up at the New Art Exhibit

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Photos by Maria ValenteThe Weismen Art Museum celebrated its 25th year on the Pepperdine campus with food, music and, of course, art.The anniversary celebration went from noon until 8 p.m., Tuesday. The fall art exhibit, "California Dreaming," encompasses LA art from the 60s to the present. Coastal melodies played in the air while students and faculty milled around the rooms, … [Read more...] about Surf’s Up at the New Art Exhibit