When did country music start to sound the same? The first generation of country artists borrowed from everything around them: Appalachian string band music, Texas fiddle traditions, cowboy songs, Delta blues. In an era of unprecedented access to our musical … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Ready Player One (Steven Spielberg, U.S. 2018, 140 min.) "When the creator of a virtual reality world called the Oasis dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all Oasis users to find his Easter … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen He Walked by Night (Alfred Werker, U.S. 1948, 79 min., 35mm) as part of the UCLA Festival of Preservation Tour series. Inspired by the true story of Erwin "Machine Gun" Walker's shocking LA crime spree throughout … Continue reading
Lee is the head writer and host of the national TV show Redacted Tonight with Lee Camp on RT America. He's a former contributor to The Onion, former staff humor writer for the Huffington Post, and his web series "Moment … Continue reading
The Younger Gang returns to Abilene Bar and Lounge! Based in the traditions of Old-Time Appalachia and classic Americana, The Younger Gang seeks new interpretations of old music without losing touch with its roots. Notorious In the latter part of … Continue reading
From the Revolution to today, a remembrance of those who gave their last full measure.
The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will host a Panel Discussion titled Intersections of Rebellion and Accountability with Anthony Finnell, Sr., Pastor Wanda Wilson, and Victor Monterrosa, Jr., and Dr. John S. Walker. A panel discussion focused on civilian review boards, … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Black Panther (Ryan Coogler, U.S. 2018, 134 min.) "T'Challa, the King of Wakanda, rises to the throne in the isolated, technologically advanced African nation, but his claim is challenged by a vengeful outsider who was a … Continue reading
The Cinema will screen Ready Player One (Steven Spielberg, U.S. 2018, 140 min.) "When the creator of a virtual reality world called the Oasis dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all Oasis users to find his Easter … Continue reading
The Dryden will screen Sons of the Desert (William A. Seiter, U.S. 1933, 68 min., 35mm) as part of the UCLA Festival of Preservation Tour series. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's fourth feature-length comedy, Sons of the Desert, begins at … Continue reading
In 1976 John started Revolver as a drummer with Bruce Hummel and Mark Guarino. After a few months, he switched to guitar. Revolver first disbanded in early 1980 and John went on to form Grey Haven. During this time John … Continue reading