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
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Bob Eubanks Brings Beatles Stories to Life
Photos by Lauren Young A full house gathered in Smothers Theatre on Friday to watch Bob Eubanks' Backstage with the Beatles, a night of music performed by Beatles cover band Ticket to Ride, and behind the scenes stories told by TV/radio personality, game show host and concert producer Bob Eubanks. Eubanks told stories about his involvement with the Beatles in the early … [Read more...] about Bob Eubanks Brings Beatles Stories to Life
Parsons Dance Takes Flight at Smothers
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
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
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