When the Paramount Theatre opened in 1930, local newspapers hailed it as "West Texas' most perfect theatre - embodying modern construction." Although "modernity" is a term long since abandoned to describe the Spanish-Moorish interior architecture, domed ceiling and cozy seating capacity of this Abilene historic landmark, the word can still be used ... [Read More…]
24-Hour Film Fest rules released Saturday
The ACU FilmFest organization will host a 24-Hour FilmFest for the first time Saturday. The rules for the competition will be posted on the organization's blog, acufilmfest.tumblr.com, at midnight Saturday. All entries must be posted to the blog by 11:59 p.m. the same day. The event encourages spontaneity, creativity and entries from students ... [Read More…]
Spiritually Sound: Folk artists inspire universal connectivity through music
It's Celtic tales and Viking battle songs. It's banjo strumming tunes and deep hums and hallelujahs, stories sung around a fire or on the side of a street. It's a search to find meaning in life. It protests wars, it pleads for love. It's a pub swelling with euphoric emotion and quick guitar picking to a feverish crowd. It's all a bit difficult to ... [Read More…]
Children’s book author and illustrator speaks about his creative process
Under the artificially twinkling sky of Abilene's downtown Paramount Theater, the curtain pulled back and the audience was introduced to "the man whose name is synonymous with brilliant." Brian Selznick burst into Abilene's Art Walk Thursday, Oct. 14, in snazzy silver shoes, a stylishly coordinating belt and a blast of personality. Selznick is the ... [Read More…]
UCLA teacher to conduct screenwriting workshop
The FilmFest Committee will conduct a Screenwriting Workshop from 11 a.m. to noon Friday in the Mabee Library Auditorium. Kris Young, an instructor at UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television, will speak at the workshop via Skype. Christina Johnson, senior English major from Dallas and co-chair of the FilmFest Committee, met Young while ... [Read More…]
Sink or Swim: 2010 Homecoming musical Titanic turns tragedy into song
SPOILER ALERT: The ship sinks. (Sorry). The curtain comes up, and a single ballet dancer flits out onto the stage. The orchestra plays brightly. Birds sing, twigs pop, people go about picnics. Watching from your seat, you can't help but contrast this against an end that - because you were once in elementary school and are somewhat aware of ... [Read More…]
From the ground up: Locavores provide fresh recipes for healthy cooking
Kerry and Joy Hedges are among the increasing number of people who recognize the advantages of eating locally produced food. The owners of Slowpoke Farm, a sustainable operation located just south of Cisco between Abilene and Forth Worth, the Hedges believe buying local food improves a community's ecology and economy and benefits an individual's ... [Read More…]
Experts to teach FilmFest workshop
The FilmFest committee will conduct three workshops and a 24-hour film festival this fall to give students filmmaking experience before the short film competition in the spring. "We are trying to equip students before the spring so they are well prepared," said Christina Johnson, senior English major from Dallas and FilmFest co-chair. The ... [Read More…]
Broadway couple provides dynamic performance
Listening to even one Broadway singer is an incredible experience. Listening to two Broadway singers is even better. Throw into the mix passionate beliefs and genuine romance, and nothing less than a paramount performance is created. Husband and wife duo Juliette ('06) and Stephen Trafton provided just that Sunday night in Fulks Theatre. The ... [Read More…]
Professor collaborates with Eternal Threads
A partnership between ACU's Department of Art and Design and the nonprofit organization Eternal Threads will bring hope to many young Afghan women seeking an education. Despite the threats and dangers posed by the ongoing Taliban presence in Afghanistan, Afghan women continue to fight for an education. "These girls are willing to defy death to ... [Read More…]
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