ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT


4/15/2013, 9:28pm

Act V presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

On Friday, April 12, Memorial Auditorium was filled for the debut of Act V’s performance of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The musical is based on the book by Rachel Sheinkin and was originally performed on Broadway under the direction of Tony-award winner James Lapine. SU student James Wright directed the Act V performance of the play.


4/8/2013, 10:38pm

Act V spells its way to the stage

Although Act Five is not very difficult to spell, the cast members of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” had to brush up on their spelling skills to perform this weekend’s production


4/8/2013, 10:34pm

Book Review: Me, Him, Them and It

Caela Carter does a fantastic job at capturing teen pregnancy in its highs and lows in her new novel “Me, Him, Them, and It.” The story is about Evelyn Jones who is a 16-year-old valedictorian.


4/8/2013, 10:26pm

SU student's band rocks McFeely's

McFeely’s Lounge in the CUB filled up last Wednesday night to hear the musical stylings of At the Moment, a new acoustic trio consisting of Andrea Jones, Matt Walker and Tisen Shrawder, three Shippensburg University students with a mutual love of music.


4/1/2013, 10:49pm

SU anticipates Travis Porter performance

Cancel all of your plans for this Sunday night, April 7. Travis Porter is about to blow the roof off Shippensburg University. Sara Kobus, the Activities Program Board’s concert chairperson, has a first-hand account of how excited the students are for this concert.


4/1/2013, 10:45pm

SHAPE to collaborate with Act V

Partnering with Shippensburg University’s Act V Productions, SHAPE is excited to promote its production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” On Friday, April 12 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., SHAPE will sponsor a pre-theater buffet of hors d’oeuvres, wine and sparkling juices at the gallery.


3/11/2013, 9:25pm

SHAPE hosts artwork from six SASHS students

On Friday, March 8, Shippensburg’s SHAPE art gallery debuted its newest exhibit, “Six.” “Six” featured the artwork of six advanced placement students from Shippensburg Area Senior High School: Alexis Mowers, Kaitlin Ridley, Kristie Decker, Madaline Gardner, Samantha Willhide and Ty Fitchet.


3/11/2013, 9:21pm

An Irish invasion takes over Luhrs

Bringing the heart of Ireland to the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, The Irish Tenors performed a medley of traditional Celtic songs and American classics on Thursday, March 7, while on their “Let’s Celebrate Ireland” tour. The evening began with the full orchestra welcoming the audience with a slow, peaceful melody.