The Grammy Award-winning band Switchfoot will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Friday night at the Abilene Civic Center. The band is in the midst of several projects. Switchfoot was scheduled to perform in November of last year but had to reschedule because of weather complications. "We were really looking forward to [performing in Abilene] ... [Read More…]
Dancing queens: Omega seeks to fuse dance and faith
Omega Dance Company was founded in the 2010-2011 school year to fuse the art of dance and worship. "The mission of Omega is to educate girls about dance and how it can be used as a form of worship to God," said Lizzie Folwell, junior marketing and management major from Abilene and member of Omega since 2012. Kelcie Broom ('13) founded ... [Read More…]
FilmFest delights with original productions
ACU's 10th annual FilmFest held its gala last Friday evening. The event showcased excellence in film among current students. Lucius Patenaude's Best Picture-winning film, For Always, is a delight to watch. The characters come to life in the short 10 minutes allotted to the piece and allow actors Matthew Silar, Rachel Faulkner and Jon Tlapek to ... [Read More…]
Theatre to prepare show in 24 hours for charity
The ACU theatre department will rehearse and perform a full-length musical within a 24-hour period this weekend as a charitable fundraiser. Rehearsals for the show, of which the title will remain a secret until Saturday, will begin on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and the show will be performed on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free but Alpha Psi ... [Read More…]
Student teams shine in studio premiere
The ACU Theatre opened "100 Saints You Should Know" in Culp Theatre on Thursday night. The show, classified as a "studio premiere," serves as a platform for students to direct and design a mainstage production. The theatre returns to gritty subject matter, a theme for the current season, after the light-hearted production of "Is He Dead?" ... [Read More…]
‘Frozen’ storm to rage on Broadway
Disney's latest animated feature, Frozen, instantly became a pop culture icon when it was released last November and has gained popularity ever since. The film, which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen, was re-vamped several times before it finally became the musical phenomenon we know today. With an ensemble cast of ... [Read More…]
‘Is He Dead?’ delivers promised comedy
ACU Theatre's production of "Is He Dead?" promises a "sparkling comedy" and does not fail to deliver. The production, which opened on Feb. 7, is a breath of fresh air after the heavy shows the department performed last semester. "Is He Dead?" is written by Mark Twain and adapted by David Ives. The show is centered around the real painter, ... [Read More…]
Pulse a capella hits the right note
A capella music has been at the forefront of pop culture in recent years. With Sing-Off winner, Pentatonix, the Barden Bellas of Pitch Perfect, the Dalton Academy Warblers on Glee, and a plethora of a capella covers on YouTube, we have had no shortage of instrument-free pop tunes. The ACU campus, rooted in the a capella tradition because of its ... [Read More…]
All-star cast shines in August: Osage County
Everyone has a truth to tell in August: Osage County, but not everyone is willing to share. The dark comedy, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tracy Letts and directed by John Wells, pulls back the curtain on a dysfunctional southern family as they attempt to aid their narcotic-addicted mother during an unusually hot August. The story ... [Read More…]