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Common Ground Theatre troupe perfoms an excerpt from the upcoming play “North Star Shining” at the Saville Theatre on Feb. 5. Photo credit: Richard Lomibao

‘North Star Shining’ lights up the Saville Theatre

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor February 8, 2015

The red stage lights dimmed down onto the stage as the sounds of African drums streamed through the speakers of the Saville Theatre. The cast, all African Americans, entered the stage in a choreographed...

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Actors during one of the final numbers of San Diego City College’s 2006 production of “Grease” co-directed by June Richards and Alicia Rincon. Photo by Manuel Rotenberg.

‘Grease’ auditions begin Feb. 7

Richard Lomibao February 6, 2015

Singers, dancers and artists of all kinds are invited to audition for San Diego City College’s upcoming spring musical, “Grease,” in the Saville Theatre Feb. 7 at 12 p.m.. The 1971 musical...

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Multiple Grammy award nominee Sam Smith performs at a Dec. 2014 show. Official Facebook photo.

SoundBreak: Who should take the Grammy home?

Angelica Wallingford February 3, 2015

Over the years, the Grammys have gone from being an achievement most artists and musicians strive for to something that some turn a blind eye to. Music’s biggest night has no doubt turned into the...

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Art pieces, such as these sculpted birds by retired SDSU art professor Joanne Hayakawa, explore the themes of nature and humanity that is present in City Gallery's spring exhibition.   Photo courtesy of Joanne Hayakawa

‘Terrestrial’ set to go live Feb. 5

Torrey Spoerer February 3, 2015

As the City Gallery opens for its second-ever semester on the San Diego City College campus, a new show titled “Terrestrial” will give viewers innovative perspectives of themes revolving around...

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Students perform in the Black Box Theatre to audition for the show “City Moves,” which had two performances Dec. 5 and 6 at the Saville Theatre. Auditions were held by instructors Terry Wilson, Grace Jun, Debi Toth, Terri Shipman, Kristin Arcidiacono and Alicia Rincon. Photo credit: Richard Lomibao

‘City Moves’ dancers give show-stopping performances at Saville Theatre

Amber Henry December 12, 2014

“City Moves” was a fresh breath of air found at the Saville Theatre Dec. 5 and 6, for the student and faculty dance concert, where magic existed and the dancers and choreographers put their hearts...

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Christine Bernadette Ondevilla (right) performing in the Spring 2014 musical “In the Heights.” Legend Magazine file.

‘City Moves’ dance program honors late student

Amber Henry December 12, 2014

The City Dance Department dedicated the entire “City Moves” performance last weekend, to honor the life and impact of a passionate student choreographer and dancer, Christine Bernadette Ondevilla,...

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‘What Money Can’t Buy’ explores The downside of money

Phoenix Webb December 11, 2014

It takes a brave individual to show others the error of their ways with money. That is what author Michael J. Sandel does in his 2012 book “What Money Can't Buy.” “There are some things...

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Located at the Headquarters at Seaport District, the Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery features a variety of fine art photographs from San Diego as well as examples from Chang's journeys to other countries. Gallery staff are attentive and friendly able to answer any questions you could come up with regarding the art on the walls. Photo credit: Troy Orem

A breath of fresh art

Paola Garcia, Life & Arts Editor December 9, 2014

The ocean is often times a reflection of serenity and bliss, a host of many hobbies and also a source of endless inspiration. And this is the case for Aaron Chang, a photojournalist who presents his work...

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AKB48's Team K during the final performance of the 2014 revival of their fourth stage show “Saishuu Bell ga naru” in the AKB48 Theatre in Akihabara, Tokyo on April 16. AKS, Courtesy photo.

SoundBreak: AKB48’s Team K steps out of the classic J-pop box

Angelica Wallingford December 9, 2014

Looking back, 2008 was a very interesting year for music. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” reached its 25th anniversary, pop punk pioneers The Get Up Kids reunited and indie rock darlings the Dum Dum...

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Sora (right) fighting Organization XIII member Marluxia during one of the new boss fights featured in the final mix version of “Kingdom Hearts 2.” Courtesy photo

Square Enix drops a game-changer with ‘Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix’

Angelica Wallingford, Editor in Chief December 9, 2014

Oh, nostalgia. So long are the days where controllers had wires extending to the console and games weren’t running in high definition. Sometimes gamers yearn for a little nostalgia every now and then....

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Events to kick off the holiday season

Jennifer Manalili December 6, 2014

With the semester quickly drawing to a close and finals and tests finally out of the way, many students can now afford some time to take a deep breath and kick the holiday season into full gear. Here are...

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Actors Harry Shum Jr. and Shing Ka on the red carpet for their film “Revenge of the Green Dragons,” the opening night film for the 15th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival on Nov. 6 at Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15. Photo credit: Angelica Wallingford

Best of Asian cinema comes to San Diego

Angelica Wallingford, Editor in Chief November 20, 2014

With the credits rolled and the screens at the theaters already faded to black, the 15th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival proved to be a star-studded event bringing together an eclectic mix of films,...

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