Arts & Entertainment

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Flagler’s Theatre Arts Department will present “Camelot.” The show opens with a preview performance Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

By Amy Gray | gargoyle@flagler.edu

King Arthur is a legendary hero from medieval Britain, and he is also the lead character in Flagler College’s spring musical “Camelot,” directed by Phyllis Gibbs.

Students in the production have been working for weeks to pull the play together before the curtain goes up in early March.

J.K. Van Arsdall, a freshman who plays Sir Sagramore in the production is confident that the effort put into the play will pay off on opening night.

By Amy Gray | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Imagine being trapped or in danger, and instead of waiting for rescue or death, you think of a safer place, and in seconds you are there, delivered from harm. This ability is what David Rice (Hayden Christensen) discovers about himself one icy winter day when he steps on thin ice and is suddenly trapped under the frozen surface of a river. The next moment, he is soaking wet lying on a pile of books in the public library.

From Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu

On March 7, Classic Blends will host an art exhibit during the downtown St. Augustine Art Walk for local students and rising photographers, Jill Borenstein and Rachael Yaeger.

The exhibit will showcase an artistic blend of matted, framed and stretched-to-canvas photography. The unique pieces feature buildings, landscapes and other elements found in nature.

Photo by Alicia Nierenstein

Even though music can still be downloaded freely over the Internet, users are warned that doing so may cost them.

Despite changes to software, illegal music downloads are still hot-button issue

By Alicia Nierenstein | anierenstein@flagler.edu

At some point or another most students have come across the different versions of popular downloading software called Limewire, Bearshare, Kazaa, and way back in the early days of downloading, Napster.

But, the two important things people should know about these online file-sharing services? They can provide you, for free, almost any piece of media you want to download onto your computer, and they are illegal.

The music industry as a whole certainly takes issue with each of these individual downloading services because, as they give away artists’ music for little to nothing, they are causing a decline in record sales.

By Taylor Toothman | ttoothman@flagler.edu

“Sweeney Todd” is more than a musical. Way more. It is a slasher flick and epic gore fest with wicked songs and a waltz thrown in.

Johnny Depp has come a long way since “21 Jump Street,” and proves his acting – and singing – worth once again as the titular demon barber who picks the scariest place on earth to have a barber shop. In traditional Tim Burton fashion, this film exceeds expectation in his usual realm of the fancifully sinister. This is by far the most disturbing, dark, and psychotic movie he’s ever made.

By Taylor Toothman | ttoothman@flagler.edu Mu Epsilon Nu, Flagler’s Men’s Club, will be hosting a free classic movie showing in the Gamache Room in the Ringhaver Student Center on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The film, Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-nominated “Flags of Our Fathers,” will begin at 7:30…

Downtown St. Augustine is lit up during annual Nights of Lights

By Marella Flynn | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Thousands of tiny white lights have been illuminating the Nation’s Oldest City during the holiday season for the past 14 years.

“Did you know there use to be two movie theaters in the center of town? [They] only cost $1,” Flagler Assistant Professor Nicholas Panepinto said. Full of interesting St. Augustine tidbits, he is a proud former Saint. He was describing the historical downtown scenery before the tradition of Nights of Lights started.

Theatre arts seniors direct final performances at Flagler College Auditorium

By Amanda Hughlett | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Ten theatre majors are going to give their final bow on the Flagler stage December 5-8, figuratively speaking.

Brad Backman, Rachael Davis, Emiy Gerbino, Beckie Hawkins, Audrey Holeman, Paul Holzmeyer, Amanda Hughlett, Kevin McNeal, Ericka McThenia and Zephian Michaels are directing this semester’s senior conservatories known as “In Relation To…”

The shows are mostly absurd and deal with human relationships and interactions, as well as showcase famous playwrights such as David Ives, Samuel Beckett, Edward Albee, and Landford Wilson.

By Marella Flynn | gargoyle@flagler.edu

“Do you want the ultimate answers to life?” reads the flyer for Acting 1 class’ musical play entitled “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.”

Take a break during finals week on Dec. 10 and mosey on over to the Flagler College Auditorium at 7 p.m. and you might just get an answer to one of your questions.

By Kelsey Mayid | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Whether you’re planning a holiday movie marathon, or just want to watch your favorite cold-weather classic, these movies are sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

1. “It’s A Wonderful Life”– The 1946 Frank Capra classic.
2. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” – Who doesn’t love the green meanie with a heart that’s two sizes too small? The 1966 animated classic is the only version that does justice to Dr. Suess.
3. “A Christmas Story” – All Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200 Shot Range Model Air Rifle. ‘Nuf said.