Amidst a pandemic, fashion continues to evolve. Masks have become an essential part of going out, and as people venture back to the outside world, the fashion industry has restarted after coming to a screeching halt.
Read MoreThe Oscars. Whether you love it, hate it, or have absolutely no opinion, it’s easily one of the most coveted social institutions for the film and movie industry. Fancy gowns, daring fashion, and an iconic red carpet, this year’s Academy Awards will be held next Sunday on ABC.
Read MoreThe Sonoma State film program is planning an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather” in 2022. The event, which is still in its early planning stages, will potentially include a screening of the movie and possibly its sequels, interviews and discussions with the people responsible for the film, and a film scholar or critic to discuss the film.
Read MoreOne attraction gaining popularity in the Northern area of Sonoma County is that of exploring sculpture trails which allow visitors to admire creativity in a tangible way. There are various exhibits that document historical moments in people’s lives and their communities.
Read MoreHairdresser, “Queer Eye” host, and gymnastics enthusiast Jonathan Van Ness, or JVN visited Sonoma State virtually on zoom on April 5, for a live question and answer session. The night was put on by Associated Students and was hosted by two Sonoma State students, Mac Patefeild and Loren Smith. They engaged in fun conversation with Jonathan as they moderated student questions. Jonathan shared a plethora of personal anecdotes and imparted wisdom about the college experience.
Read MoreOccidental Center for the Arts (OCA) hosted a virtual book launch on April 11 for “Occidental (Images of America)”, created by Barbra Gonnella, Mary Pozzi, and Bob Dougherty. The free event began at 4 p.m. on the OCA’s YouTube channel and remains available to anyone interested.
Read MoreAs Sonoma County moves into the orange tier and Governor Newsom has announced that after June 15 pandemic mandates would be lifted. However, the mask mandate would remain, and starting April 15 indoor venues are to reopen depending on the county’s tier and with restrictions.
Read MoreLast week, The Green Music Center welcomed Clear Creek Creative to share and discuss their theatrical work, ‘Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man’. The creators and community builders of Clear Creek Creative and Ezell, Bob Martin and Carrie Brunk, joined Green Music Center Executive Director, Jacob Yarrow for the virtual event hosted on April first.
Read MoreThe Theatre Arts and Dance Department will be live streaming the play ‘Sonnets for an Old Century’ by José Rivera starting Thursday. Directed by Paul Draper, ‘Sonnets for an Old Century’ tackles the question, “Could you tell your life story in the space of a moment, the length of a Sonnet,” by letting multiple individuals tell their stories in sonnet form, “according to the Sonoma State’s Theatre Arts and Dance event page.
Read MoreOn Sunday March 14, Sonoma County for the first time since entering the pandemic over a year ago has moved into the red tier and out of the previously occupied purple tier. This shift has allowed for many sites across Sonoma County to reopen for the first time, including movie theatres. Students for the first time since last March will be able to go to the movies across Sonoma County and experience the joy of the theatre once again.
Read MoreMany people dream of producing famous film projects and seeing their vision come to light right in front of them. Sonoma State alumni, Alex Bretow has made that dream a reality. His perseverance and out of the box thinking has set him apart and been developed through and after his time at Sonoma State.
Read MoreThe Theater Arts and Dance Department set up a webinar with playwright and screenwriter José Rivera, whose play ‘Sonnets For an Old Century’ is being produced this semester by the department. According to director of the play, Paul Draper, Rivera agreed to the webinar to provide students a chance to speak with him and ask questions after being approached via Facebook by faculty member Marie Ramirez Downing for permission to produce his play at the school.
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