By Rafael Velasquez |Staff Writer| The Arts and Music Festival attracted hundreds of guests of all groups, ages and careers on May 13 on campus, stretching from the art building to the Lower Commons. The art fair had a plentiful collection of ceramics, photography, chalk, dots, sketches and paintings which further appealed guests through the displayers' unique art and styles. "The Arts and Music Festival continues to provide an excellent venue for local artists, the campus, and the surrounding community. It is always a pleasure to see so many people sharing their common creative interests in one place," said Art Department assistant professor Andrew Oakes. The outdoor … [Read more...] about CSUSB’s extravagant artistic expression
CSUSB Jazz Ensemble
An evening of swing and jazz has students dancing
By Sung Wi | Staff Writer Jazz music rocked the Santos Manuel Student Union on Nov. 5, as the annual event known as Bop n’ Hop. The event was held by Dr. Robert Knop, CSUSB Jazz and Samba director. Nearly 400 people attended and enjoyed the live event. Attendees who arrived early could receive dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the live music started, led by Dr. Knop. Students of the Music 391 class known as the CSUSB Jazz Ensemble played 10 swing music songs featuring vocalist Denise Tillman. The music was conducted by Dr. Knop, kicking off the musical set with Band Stand Boogie written by Barry Manilow. Every visitor enjoyed the rhythms that the drums, trumpets … [Read more...] about An evening of swing and jazz has students dancing
Live entertainment to hit local theaters
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| The local theaters and venues in San Bernardino and Riverside offer highly anticipated live entertainment ranging from plays to music festivals and performances. The Fox Theater is well known for historically being the first theater to present the classic movie “Gone with the Wind,” starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable back in 1939. The Masters of Harmony returned to the venue with a performance called “Pulling Out the Stops," on April 28. The choir, directed by Justin Miller, sings different types of songs such as: jazz, Broadway, classical and more, according to the Fox Theater’s official website. The theater is also looking for … [Read more...] about Live entertainment to hit local theaters
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