Share: Last month’s Grammy ceremony was a particularly special event for one PCC instructor since she contributed to a now award-winning album. Alison Bjorkedal, who teaches music appreciation, played an ancient Greek instrument called a kithara on the album “Plectra and Percussion Dances” for the ensemble Partch, named after American composer Harry Partch. Partch, the composer, was known for writing microtonal music and the development of a 43 note-per-octave scale. “Plectra and Percussion Dances” itself is an homage to Partch, as all the music performed …
Frankenstein’s monster walks again
Share: Inspector Kemp wrenched his arm and it made a ratchet cranking sound to match. It was plain to see that his arm had been replaced by a mechanical one. “It cost me an arm and a leg,” he said. “Which cost more? The arm or the leg?” asked a villager. “We need a new village idiot!” Kemp said in response. Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” opened on the Sexson Auditorium stage at Pasadena City College on Friday, Feb. 27 with great success. Follow:
New artist in residence speaks Slanguage
Share: “Stepping into an art fair for the first time was like a cow visiting a butcher shop.” This is how Mario Ybarra Jr. described his experience as an artist attending a large international art fair to his friends back home in Wilmington. “It was a little like the Slauson Indoor Swapmeet,” Ybarra said. “I was just shocked to see so much art in one place.” Ybarra is Pasadena City College’s annual artist in residence for 2015. The residency includes two gallery exhibitions and the …
Film student alum is in tune with B-Flat and UCLA
Share: Two-time first place winner of PCC’s 72 Hour Films competition Moses Navarro—Agent 22 to his PCC friends—recently transferred to UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. And with a little help from his friends, he is moving into the working world as well. Follow:
Film mixes laughs with racism
“Dear White People, please stop touching my hair. Does this look like a petting zoo to you?”
Students Audition to Serve “Two Masters”
Share: Anita Adcock, a professor for the Visual, Media, and Performing Arts Division of Pasadena City College, is undertaking one of her greatest projects in her fourteen years of teaching: directing a live production of Carlo Goldoni’s “Servant of Two Masters,” which is set to debut in late April. Follow:
America’s Got Talent Finalist Performs at the Pasadena Hilton
Share: Taylor Matthews, the finalist of the talent competition America’s Got Talent, made his last hotel party tour appearance at the Hilton Pasadena on the night of January 24th. Opening for the singer/songwriter was Kyle Reynolds, an artist whom Matthews has been touring and collaborating with recently. The concert featured singles of off Matthews’ new and older albums, such as “Do What You Want To” and “Head Over Feeling.” Follow:
Sculpting class provides artistic stepping-stone
Share: Creativity and imagination can come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. And if you’re using someone like Sebastian Rosseaux as your muse, it even comes nude. A five-year veteran of nude modeling, Rosseaux has posed for community colleges and art programs all over Southern California. Originally a seller of vintage clothes, nude modeling was a hobby that supplied extra income. He said he’s even pulled 9 straight hours in a single night. Follow:
New folk art exhibit illuminates Valentine’s Day
Share: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and in honor of this loving and bonding holiday, a new art exhibit, “Hearts and Flowers”, displaying many different types of folk art, has opened at The Folk Tree from January 26 to March 2. Valentine’s Day is holiday filled with joy and passion and that much shown through the art. Much of the exhibit is filled with a mass collection of Mexican Folk pieces that come from different areas of Mexico like Oaxaca, Michoacán, and Jalisco. …
New art exhibit is a feast for eyes
Share: Life, death and spirituality are all complexities that are explored in professor Jim Morphesis’ new paintings that are now showcased in his own new exhibit “Wounds of Existence” that runs from January 25 to May 31 at The Pasadena Museum of California Arts. Follow: