Share: A new Latino-centric Lancer Radio talk show seeks to raise awareness within the Latino community by discussing crucial issues such as immigration and education. Follow:
Art department eases funding issues by seeking external, internal support
Share: The school of Visual, Media and Performing Arts (VMPA) continues to face funding issues, although external and internal support bring a hopeful outlook to the situation. Follow:
Cast of many characters shapes Fall production
PCC’s fall production “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” opened Friday, so it is rare to see any of the talented cast break character for very long, if at all.
Adapted classic horror gets Wicked in the cemetery
Share: “‘Do not mind the Sprites. They will not bite…hard,” quips a gypsy. “The Pagans have no respect for the dead!,” says another, as pagans, sprites, fairies and woodland creatures come out from the shrubbery to dance and entertain through the lush grounds and walkways, greeting patrons that await the Wicked Lit experience. Follow:
Old art gallery is remembered during this year’s faculty art exhibit
Share: “Conference Center,” an art exhibit in the Boone Family Art Gallery, cleverly named in remembrance of the old art gallery in the quad, displayed the art work of the faculty members of the school of Visual, Media and Performing Arts last Thursday. The previous art gallery, which is now a conference center was converted due to the demands of prior administration. This inspired Brian Tucker, director of The Boone Family Art Gallery, to cleverly title the event, “Conference Center,” as a reminder of the …
Haunt allows for zombie interaction
As the military truck slowly makes its way to its final destination, you hear it. A slight groan, feet shuffling close by and suddenly you realize you’re surrounded by the undead.
Pasadena gives AxS to art and science with Curiosity
Share: The AxS Festival 2014 Curiosity, is in venues throughout the greater Pasadena area through Sunday, October 5, 2014. The arts and sciences festival is produced by Pasadena Arts Council in partnership with institutions such as NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which inspired this year’s theme in homage to the Mars Rover “Curiosity.” The festival features programming that includes visual art, theatre, dance, music, photography, history, science, literature, film, and architecture. Open House at the Machine Project installation at the Gamble House in Pasadena is October 2, 2014. …
Dr. West “talks back” on “Kiss Me, Kate” and the history of black theater
PCC instructor Dr. Christopher Jimenez y West was featured in last week’s “Talkback Tuesday” at the Pasadena Playhouse following a dazzling performance of Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me, Kate” starring Wayne Brady and directed by Sheldon Epps.
Theorizing ‘girl culture’ with Dr. Ronjaunee Chatterjee
Share: Pasadena City College’s Critical Theory Club hosted its first lecture of the semester with guest speaker Dr. Ronjaunee Chatterjee on Wednesday night. Follow:
Rare work by ceramics innovator to be displayed
Share: A rare bronze sculpture by a ceramics innovator will soon take up residence on the second floor of the Center for the Arts building. Ken Price created “The Magic Thumb” in 1995, and although the material is unusual, the piece’s organic quality is a staple of the artist’s body of work, according to Visual Arts and Media Studies Professor Brian Tucker. “Many of his pieces have these biomorphic forms that suggest flesh,” said Tucker. “A lot of them have an erotic suggestion.” The distinctive …