Jay Leno cracks jokes about society issues at Luhrs performance
ByJay Leno, comedian and former “The Tonight Show” host entertained the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center audience through stories and jokes on Saturday.
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‘Evening of Jazz’ concert benefits Shippensburg Area School District
ByA progression of Shippensburg area schools performed in the 18th annual “Evening of Jazz” at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Feb. 26.
Close to You tribute band remembers the music, lives of Karen, Richard Carpenter
ByLead singer Lisa Rock and her six backup band members recreated the billboard hits of The Carpenters during their Saturday night show at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center.
SU students display wooden sculptures in Lehman Library
By / Arts & Entertainment EditorShippensburg University students captured the essence of working with wood to make art in the exhibit “Works in Wood,” which was on display at the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library through Feb. 23.
LPAC hosts throwback for Motown tunes
By / Editor-in-ChiefA warm, bluesy piano intro beckoned the crowd’s attention in Shippensburg University’s H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Saturday night.
‘Then & Now’ exhibit teaches the importance of past, present
ByThe fluidity between past and present was encapsulated by Shippensburg University’s Art and Design Department in the “Then & Now” faculty exhibition, which held its opening reception in the Kauffman Gallery on Jan. 31.
‘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’
By / Multimedia EditorActors 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.