Back to the Drawing Board
February 2, 2019
COMMERCIAL ART: THEN AND NOW In a word dominated by digital design, can the pen still be mightier than the sword? Commercial art, defined as any artwork that is used in advertising, can be produced using two major styles of graphic design: digital and traditional. However, today the means...
Performance Parallels Past and Present Prejudice
February 2, 2019
CIVIL RIGHTS: THE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE Sometimes it only takes one voice to speak for thousands. That is what a performance called “The Right to Dream” achieves, as it sends audiences back in time to the Civil Rights Movement — a period during the 1950s and 1960s when black citizens acros...
Complimentary Television
January 19, 2019
WHAT TO WATCH WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE CABLE Cable television could be considered an obsolete expense for the present-day viewer. Who hasn’t heard the age-old reason for cancelling cable subscriptions that is, “I have so many channels that I don’t even watch?” For those lacking cable (o...
A&E Calendar – Vol 54 Issue 6, January 18, 2019
January 19, 2019
The BIGGER Picture Exhibition dates: Jan. 14-April 26Gallery reception: 4-6 p.m., Jan. 29; 1000 Building Celebrate the people who run it all — SCC’s very own staff — through this unique art show. In this exhibit, you’ll be able to get a true taste of the individual personalities that ...
Golden Globes Debut Carol Burnett Award
January 19, 2019
A COMEDIENNE'S ODE TO THE PAST AND IMPACT ON THE FUTURE Carol Burnett is a renowned actress, comedienne and singer who has inspired audiences from all walks of life for decades. Now, she will be able to do so forever. Carol Burnett portrays her famous charwoman character — one which has become ...
“Suspiria”: a Legacy of Terror
December 2, 2018
HORROR FILM LIVES UP TO ITS PREDECESSOR 1977’s cult slasher flick “Suspiria” was resurrected this fall, with a brand-new interpretation that presents a satisfying blend of clever similarities, thrilling variations and unconventional terror. The original “Suspiria,” directed by Italian filmmaker ...
A&E Calendar – Vol 54 Issue 5, November 30, 2018
December 2, 2018
“Peter and the Starcatcher” 7:30-9:30 p.m., Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7, Dec. 8; SCC Theater 3-5 p.m., Dec. 2, Dec. 9 Peter Pan was not always named “Peter.” Have you ever wondered what led to the creation of your favorite legend? If so, this play is not to be missed. The story of Peter Pan’...
Before Neverland
December 2, 2018
SCC TACKLES PETER PAN ORIGIN STORY Have you ever wondered how Peter Pan got his name? In this Tony-winning play, you’ll be able to witness the poignant story that precedes the popular adventures. “Peter and the Starcatcher” began as a series of two best-selling novels by Dave Barry and Ridley ...
Paper from Popullation
Elizabeth Joyce
November 21, 2018
A DISCUSSION ON ART AND THE ENVIRONMENT A selection of posters from the studio of Mexican artists Esteban Silva and Tania Dominguez is currently on display in the SCC art gallery. The married couple’s work focuses on raising awareness about the environmental hazard that is affecting Lake Pátzcuaro, Mexi...
Ebbtide Eats: Pho-Tastic
Natasha Sidik
November 21, 2018
SCC is surrounded by a number Vietnamese restaurants — specifically, ones centered on serving pho. Pho is a type of rice noodle soup served with different broth bases (usually beef or chicken), with a side of jalapenos, limes, herbs and bean sprouts. You can choose from a selection of differen...
A&E Calendar – Vol 54 Issue 4, November 16, 2018
November 21, 2018
Creative Writing Contest Nov. 16-30 What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Crossing Borders?” If it strikes you with inspiration, write a story on the topic and send it to library.shoreline.edu by the Nov. 30. The winner will get guaranteed placement in this spring’s issue of Spindrift,...
Attention Aspiring Authors
November 21, 2018
WRITING WORKSHOPS OFFER VALUABLE ADVICE The first two nights of SCC’s three novel-writing workshops provided enlightening glimpses into the minds of experienced writers. These workshops offer free opportunities for anyone with an interest in writing to drop by the SCC library and listen to expert...
