Arts & Entertainment

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  • Open Frame launches new tradition at Palace April 17, 2012

      The 11th annual Open Frame Film Festival launched a new tradition and set the bar higher than ever at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, April 14. Program Director Andrew Rudd said the change in location from campus to the Palace had always b...

  • WATCH: Movie trailers offer sneak peek for Open Frame Fest April 10, 2012

      Students have been working diligently on their submissions for the Open Frame Film Festival this semester—some have even been in production since fall. This year there were a record 15 submissions covering a variety of genres. The festiv...

  • "Merry Wives" woos with whimsical hijinks April 3, 2012

      Last week, the Malone University Theatre put on the Shakespearean comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor. Under the direction of Tammie McKenzie, the show ran from March 27-31 and showcased a wide range of talent from both the cast and crew. On...

  • Rockin' without a reason: SAC cancels annual benefit concert April 3, 2012

      The Student Activity Council (SAC) cancelled the annual Rockin’ for a Reason benefit concert, originally planned for March 31, because no ideas for a recipient of the funds was presented to the council. [caption id="attachment_8576" alig...

  • WATCH: Heritage wins the shoes again with stunning AirBand performance March 27, 2012

      The 19th annual AirBand & Lip Synch Competition took place on Friday, March 23 in the Johnson Center. Check out footage from Heritage Hall's winning rendition of "The Lion King." Click here for more videos from AirBand. [vimeo]http://v...

  • Free Music: Hope for art in the Internet age March 20, 2012

      This began as a review of the new albums that were released today. However, as I scoured various upcoming releases lists to get a good sampling of noteworthy music, I came up short. Most everything I listened to was either generic or hideous....

  • Woolman Lecturer challenges status quo March 20, 2012

      “Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction,” — Blaise Pascal This quote was boldly displayed on the screen as students and faculty came to room 106 in the Johnson Center to hear Woolm...

  • Spring forward: Music to lose an hour to March 13, 2012

      [caption id="attachment_8104" align="alignright" width="300" caption="With the recent "spring forward" in time, we'll get to enjoy more sunlight in the evening. Check out some of these songs as you get used to the longer days. ...

  • WATCH: Break dancing, Green Eggs and Ham reading highlight Third Thursday February 28, 2012

      Third Thursday, a new comedy event sponsored by SAC, debuted on Thursday, Feb. 23 in the Johnson Center Memorial Chapel. Described in promotional materials as a "cross between Saturday Night Live and Lake Wobegon Days," Third Thursday feature...

  • Impulse! Records Family: An Avant Jazz Playlist February 28, 2012

      In 1960, record producer Creed Taylor birthed Impulse! Records. The small jazz division of ABC-Paramount set a precedent when it signed groundbreaking jazz giant John Coltrane. With producer Bob Thiele taking over for Taylor, the label became...