Photos courtesy of Sherry Yang The Chinese Students and Scholars Association, or CSSA, hosted their annual Spring Gala on Friday, Jan. 25 in Smothers Theater to celebrate the coming of Chinese New Year.MCs (masters of ceremonies), or students involved in CSSA or Intercultural Affairs, entertained the nearly 150 students who filled the theater. Many students accompanied … [Read more...] about Chinese Spring Gala Celebrates the Coming of Chinese New Year
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Prayer Service Honors Borderline Shooting Victims
Photos by Kaelin Mendez The Office of the Chaplain organized a prayer service for the community to unite, pray and mourn the victims of the Borderline shooting in Smothers Theatre at noon Thursday. Integrated Marketing Communication for the university streamed the service on a protected feed. Sixteen Pepperdine students were present at the Borderline Bar & Grill in … [Read more...] about Prayer Service Honors Borderline Shooting Victims
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
Sammy Miller and The Congregation Bring the Joy to Jazz
Photos by Kaelin MendezJazz band, Sammy Miller and The Congregation, put on a dynamic performance at Smothers Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 27."I want the audience to feel as if they're a part of the music rather than witnessing it," frontman Sammy Miller said. "We want people to leave better than when they arrived."Sammy Miller and The Congregation describe themselves as a joyful … [Read more...] about Sammy Miller and The Congregation Bring the Joy to Jazz
Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Chinese Warriors of Peking demonstrated their acrobatic prowess and martial arts skills at Smothers Theatre on Friday, Sept. 28.Julia Kocich, the troupe’s company manager, said that the show is based on traditional Chinese entertainment art.“Everything that they do comes from classical Peking opera," Kocich said, "Which is acrobatics and … [Read more...] about Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China