On Nov. 2, the Shippensburg University Brass Ensemble held its annual Fall concert in Old Main Chapel. The fast-paced program made for a perfect Sunday afternoon performance and showcased a variety of genres and difficulty levels, from the dreamy melodies of David Marlatt’s “Earthscape” to Joseph Zawinul’s rhythmically energetic “Birdland.”
If you have a service job, then you might be interested in the book “Pick a Color,” by Souvankham Thammavongsa. It is about a woman named Ning who owns a nail salon and has a special relationship with her employees, and they all wear name tags labeled “Susan.”
All it takes for me to fall in love with a book is a good government corruption plot with a violent, evil leader and a female heroine who falls in love. I loved “Legend” by Marie Lu because of this.
Country artist Ashley McBryde performed at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center Friday night. McBryde was accompanied by Will Jones, who opened the show.
Shippensburg University Acting Group (SUAG) turned Memorial Auditorium into its own wonderland with its production of “Alice in Wonderland.” The play had four showings, opening on Nov. 13 and closing with a Sunday matinee on Nov. 16.
However, the overarching theme of this duology is that fate is not a cage. The characters are so focused on their fates to where it defines who they are which eliminates free choice.
This newest entry in the franchise allows for a potential “Predator” cinematic universe. This is a fun movie for “Predator” fans and enjoyable for anyone interested in science fiction. “Predator: Badlands” was released Nov. 7 and is now showing in theaters.
Shippensburg University’s Community Orchestra performed “A Night at the Movies” on Friday night at Luhrs, conducted by the Director of Orchestra and String Ensemble Ryan Kozak.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a work where a person simply has to see it to believe it.
I read this book for two reasons and two reasons only. A cute boy said it was his favorite book and Veronica Roth being the author of one of the greatest dystopian series of all time.
From the beginning to the end, no space was wasted. At each turn, someone was waiting to hop out. The actors used a variety of voices to enhance the ambiance.
“Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” provides 100 minutes of drama, emotion and insight into the Boss’ career. Unfortunately, the final 20 minutes of the film opt for an odd turn that left viewers disappointed.
“Doctor Sleep” takes place 40 years after “The Shining,” and follows Dan’s story of being an adult. Like father like son, he also struggles with alcoholism.
For nearly two hours without an intermission, A.J. Croce moved seamlessly between piano and guitar, joined by backup singers, violists and an audience full of lifelong fans.
SU’s Choir sang their hearts out at their cabaret in Old Main Chapel (OMC) on Friday. Students sang a wide variety of genres, featuring everything from Broadway musicals to folk music.
I am tired of people using the classic lame argument that “the movie is nothing like the book, therefore it sucked.”
Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes had the crowd in tears during her set of her “The Family Reunion” tour.
The spirit of the fighting Irish took over the Luhrs Performing Arts Center Wednesday when former World Irish dance champions performed “A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation.”
The musical logic of “Giants & Monsters” is a masterclass in varied and cohesive songwriting. The album successfully navigates a diverse range of styles while maintaining a consistent Helloween identity.
