Arts & Entertainment – Page 5

Philip Maynard and Anthony Hernandez during the

Students ‘SpeedForce’ podcast serves fans of ‘The Flash’

October 28, 2015

For some fans, watching the latest episode of the CW’s “The Flash” isn’t enough. Luckily for the...

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ shows people’s reliance on technology in a comedic way

October 21, 2015

The theatre department presented the first showing of their fall production “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” o...

The CRC Jazz Ensemble performed in the Recital Hall on Sept. 24. The performance encompasses the roots of American jazz.

Jazz performance features new take on the classics

October 7, 2015

Students, faculty and community members gathered in the Recital Hall to hear the music department’...

Professor Jim West is showing his photos of Europe at the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center on 2015 J St. until Sept. 5.

Professor exhibits photos of Europe

August 25, 2015

As a child, did you ever wonder where teachers went when you weren’t in school? Now you can see thro...

The Chiseras, one pictured above, are spirits of the land in the form of rocks that spoke to the character Mary Austin at various points of the narrative. Rachel Dirksen, Taran Bullar and Michelle Nadra wore the costumes for the Chiseras during the performance and moved into different shapes and poses throughout, even becoming living scenery for the characters to move around during certain moments of the production.

Theatre arts department tackles a never before performed show and California water issues

May 6, 2015

For their newest production “The Chisera,” the Cosumnes River College theatre arts department was...

Franchise takes a ride down memory lane for seventh film

April 9, 2015

While many movies become mundane after a sequel or two, the “Fast and Furious” series has managed...

Shailene Woodley and Theo James return as Tris and Four respectively, in the second film of the Divergent Series,

‘Divergent’ sequel is full of dark twists and turns

March 26, 2015

“Insurgent” is truly what a sequel in any trilogy should be. The sequel to the popular film “Diver...

Netflix adds ‘Friends’ and other programs to streaming offerings for January

January 11, 2015

The holidays are over but the days are still cold and the spectre of spring semester lurks around the...

The games have changed forever as a revolution sparks

December 5, 2014

“Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part One” one of four movies from the popular film series based on Suzanne...

Guests were able to wander the gallery and gaze at each of the new pieces. One of the bigger pieces
titled “Conversion” was brought in by CRC Adjunct Professor Marcelle Wiggins.

Art gallery’s second showing displays new work from faculty

December 5, 2014

Art is a universal expression and at Cosumnes River College’s second showing in the art gallery, it...

Romantic film goes beyond the romance and the cliches

Jelina Cortero, Staff Writer

November 20, 2014

Romantic, comical, tear-jerker and dramatic; these are all words I would use to describe the new romance movie “Beyond the Lights.” “Beyond the Lights” was written and directed by Love & Basketball’s Gina Prince-Bythewood and was released on Nov. 14. It follows the life of Noni Jean, played by Gugu Mbath...

Gambino delivers with second half on new dual album

Emiliano Martin, Staff Writer

October 31, 2014

Independent rapper Childish Gambino continues to expand on the term concept album with his newest double album “STN MTN / Kauai.” It continues the story of The Boy, the through line to Gambino’s albums since last year’s “Because the Internet,” a character who was presumed dead by the end of his last album’s...

T.I. releases his ninth album

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer

October 30, 2014

T.I., the self-proclaimed “King of the South,” has come out with a new album and shows that he is one of the finest rappers to come from the South, though there are a few songs that could have been better. “Paperwork,” T.I.’s ninth album overall, was released on Oct. 21. It opens with the song “King,” not to...

Campus art gallery has grand opening after more than twenty years of waiting

October 20, 2014

Cosumnes River College held a Grand Opening for the new art gallery on campus on Oct. 10. The exhibition,...

Independent artists first album surpasses all expectations

Emiliano Martin, Staff Writer

September 22, 2014

Independent artist Raury set the internet abuzz with the release of his first single “God’s Whisper”...

Rapper’s second album provides a creative expansion beyond previous work

Emiliano Martin, Staff Writer

July 13, 2014

You can call Ab-Soul many things, amongst them he prefers “Lupe Fiasco on drugs” or an “idiot,...

Actor Chris Hemsworth, who played the lead character in “Thor,” attended the Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con and fielded fan questions from
the audience on March 9. It was the first convention of its type in Sacramento.

Wizard World Comic Convention comes to Sacramento

March 16, 2014

At first glance, one would probably not place the label of geek or nerd upon 23-year-old Katherine Ze...

Sacramento's Tower Bridge represents a gateway into the heart of the city.

Ten places that are must-goes in Sacramento

February 7, 2014

Sacramentans complain that except for shopping and going to the movies, there is not much to do here...

Michael Henry (Michael J. Fox, Right) and his son Ian (Conor Romero) have a father and son moment over what to do with a deer they hit during the episode

Michael J. Fox returns to television, proves laughter is the best medicine

December 9, 2013

It’s always said that if a person can’t laugh at themselves, how can they laugh at anyone else? When i...

Which artist comes out on top as reigning queen of pop?

Darren Allen, Staff Writer

December 9, 2013

Pop artists Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus have recently released albums, sparking a competition between the ladies. While they display their different styles and wardrobes, their music is what will finalize the decision between who is the most talented popstar. Lady Gaga’s new album, “Artpop,” is a bizarre take on ele...

Sacramento’s music scene is celebrated and awarded during annual event

November 17, 2013

With an electrifying atmosphere that rumbled the body and deafening music that stunned the eardrums, th...

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Students ‘SpeedForce’ podcast serves fans of ‘The Flash’

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ shows people’s reliance on technology in a comedic way

Jazz performance features new take on the classics

Professor exhibits photos of Europe

Theatre arts department tackles a never before performed show and California water issues

Franchise takes a ride down memory lane for seventh film

‘Divergent’ sequel is full of dark twists and turns

Netflix adds ‘Friends’ and other programs to streaming offerings for January

The games have changed forever as a revolution sparks

Art gallery’s second showing displays new work from faculty

Romantic film goes beyond the romance and the cliches

Gambino delivers with second half on new dual album

T.I. releases his ninth album

Campus art gallery has grand opening after more than twenty years of waiting

Independent artists first album surpasses all expectations

Rapper’s second album provides a creative expansion beyond previous work

Wizard World Comic Convention comes to Sacramento

Ten places that are must-goes in Sacramento

Michael J. Fox returns to television, proves laughter is the best medicine

Which artist comes out on top as reigning queen of pop?

Sacramento’s music scene is celebrated and awarded during annual event