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Dance In Flight Shines a Spotlight on Civil Rights

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Photos by Kayla Lee Art has long been used as a tool for change and revolution. This year's Dance In Flight, which opened Thursday, Feb. 9, took audiences back to the American social justice movements of the 1950s and 60s, portraying the struggles for civil rights through rhythm and movement. The show opened with scenes of glamorous, classic life in the 1950s, with … [Read more...] about Dance In Flight Shines a Spotlight on Civil Rights

Black Violin Shatters Stereotypes in Smothers

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Photos by Kayla LeeMusical duo Black Violin performed for an audience of all ages on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Smothers Theatre, combining classical music with hip-hop to create a unique sound with the goal of breaking musical stereotypes. This was the group's 17th show on their 2016-2017 Unity Tour. The group consists of viola player Wil Baptiste and violinist Kev Marcus, who met … [Read more...] about Black Violin Shatters Stereotypes in Smothers

Chinese Student Association Hosts Annual Spring Gala in Smothers

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Photos by Brett Bean Students celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday in Smothers Theatre with the annual Spring Festival Gala, hosted by the Chinese Student and Scholar Association. The event featured music and comedy in Chinese, as well as traditional dance and martial arts. As guests entered the theater, they received a raffle ticket, a card on which to write a New … [Read more...] about Chinese Student Association Hosts Annual Spring Gala in Smothers

Rusty Anderson’s Alternative Style Visits Smothers Theatre

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Photos by Brett BeanGuitarist and singer-songwriter Rusty Anderson, with his band Rusty Anderson Afternoon, attracted an enthusiastic audience to their concert at Smothers Theatre on Saturday night, Jan.14. Anderson is widely renowned for his work as Sir Paul McCartney’s lead guitarist, but has collaborated with a variety of other musical legends such as Elton John, … [Read more...] about Rusty Anderson’s Alternative Style Visits Smothers Theatre

Cirque Mechanics Present ‘Pedal Punk’ in Smothers Theatre

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Photos by Milan LoiaconoThe stage in Smothers Theatre brightened out of the shadows, as a bike shop, myriad of performers in punk attire and a collection of giant wheels revealed themselves to the audience of students, faculty and Malibu residents Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. "Cirque Mechanics: Pedal Punk" performed at Seaver College with hopes of depicting the connection … [Read more...] about Cirque Mechanics Present ‘Pedal Punk’ in Smothers Theatre