ARTS ENTERTAINMENT
‘The Last Jedi’ passes of the torch for better or worse
"Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was a first for many things in the Star Wars Universe, but also the last for much more.
Miguel channels Prince in new album ‘War and Leisure’
ByIf there is an artist who has mirrored their career after Prince, it has to be Miguel. He emanates everything that Prince is — smooth sexual lyrics and guitars strumming into a perfect falsetto.
Act V Theatre Company presents ‘Dear Harvey’
ByActors were huddled on stage and clustered in groups. Bright yellow lights illuminated their faces, and each person was poised with confidence.
Guest violinist joins SU orchestra performance
Renowned violinist Lin He joined the Shippensburg University-Community Orchestra for an hour-long performance in the Luhrs Performing Arts Center (LPAC) on Nov. 19.
Hoodie Allen underwelms with ‘The Hype’
ByAmerican rapper Hoodie Allen released his new album “The Hype,” in late September, but it ultimately fell short of his musical potential.
The Shippensburg Station makes debut with benefit concert
Even Saturday afternoon’s below-freezing temperatures could not keep Shippensburg University students and community members from enjoying some live music to benefit Shippensburg’s newest venue — The Shippensburg Station.
Cheap Trick raises fans on gritty rock n’ roll
ByBlack-and-white checkered apparel glutted the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Saturday as Cheap Trick enthusiasts emerged from different walks of life and united in the name of rock n’ roll.
McCartney, Grammer mix throwbacks with new music for SU
ByShippensburg University students and locals lined up outide SU’s Heiges Field House Sunday night in near freezing temperatures until warmth and music greeted them on the inside —making their momentary feelings of misery a rewarding strife.
Brit Floyd reinvents Pink Floyd music
ByBrit Floyd lived up to its name as “The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show” Thursday night by giving audience members a nostalgic taste of Pink Floyd’s musical library.
Act V shines in shadow-cast performance of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’
First-time audience members entered the Shippensburg University Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday and were marked with a bright pink “V” on their foreheads with lipstick — others entered unmarked, knowing exactly what they came for.
Brad Garrett and Rita Rudner fish for laughter at Luhrs
ByImagine an evening where your sides hurt from laughing so hard and then add in one-liners and self-deprecating humor and you have Saturday night’s show.
Duo band performance gets Luhrs swingin’
ByRock and Roll Hall of Fame band The Spinners and Vocal Group Hall of Fame band Little Anthony and The Imperials shared the audience during their performance at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Thursday.
Boger lets viewers in his mind with expressionism
ByZachary Boger, a senior art major at Shippensburg University, explored the subjective emotions aroused in everyday life through expressionistic artworks in his exhibit “In My Head.” “In My Head” is currently on display at SU’s Brindle Gallery.
‘Jersey Boys’ rejuvenate The Four Season’s fight for fame
ByStage lights dimmed to a Belleville, New Jersey, streetlight as jukebox musical “Jersey Boys” revived the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons for the sold out H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Wednesday.
Luhrs gets nostalgic with Little River Band
ByIt was a time warp back to 1978 when the Little River Band (LRB) performed at Shippensburg University’s H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center Saturday night.
Doodles come to life in ‘Drawn to Form’ exhibit
ByShrinking a lifelong compilation of nearly 4,000 sketches down to 20 was an arduous task for Toronto, Canada-based designer and educator, Ian Stewart.
SU students share 2017 spring break photography
ByThe Shippensburg University Art Department sponsored the university-wide spring break trip to Rome, Italy, last spring. Of the 42 travelers who went on the trip, 16 were SU students.
On-campus Pokémon Club has Trading Card Game fun
ByShippensburg University’s Pokémon Club catches Nintendo fans with free weekly Pokémon Trading Card Game Online’s (PTCGO) and promotion cards, and retains their involvement with fellowship among video game fanatics.
APB kicks off SU’s first weekend back
ByShippensburg University welcomed back its residents to a movie night on Friday, that despite the weather, fostered community bonding and friendship for the Fall Semester.