Stories

San Fransisco band Vetiver presents indie folk at its best

By Taylor Toothman | ttoothman@flagler.edu

I was recently introduced to the Vetiverse, and there’s no turning back. For those of you who don’t know, the Vetiverse encompasses the wildly wonderful San Fransisco indie folk band Vetiver and all its fans. Since their March 23 show at Café Eleven, I’ve attacked the group’s discography with a religious fervor, and, as it happens, I’ve discovered that every song in Vetiver’s collection is a pretty much a masterpiece. Overstatement? Maybe, but not by much.

Five Flagler theatre seniors showcase their directing skills

By Katy Bass | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Mary Elizabeth Fair

PHOTO CAPTION: Gabriel Jacobs-Kierstein leads a rehearsal for his conservatory show “I Didn’t Know You Could Cook.”

Every semester, senior theatre majors put on a series of shows known as the senior conservatory. Each picks their play, casts the shows, runs rehearsals, and plans the set design.

This year there will be five shows, and according to the seniors participating, all the shows are comedies, making for a fun night at the theater.

By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is high gear this season, with free films, art festivals, farmers markets and several big-name artists scheduled to perform.

On April 10, Hall & Oates will take the stage, and a week later on April 17, Joe Cocker will play.
The Beach Boys will usher in the summer on April 24, followed by rock group 311 on April 30, Hall of Famer James Taylor on May 1, and indie rockers Kings of Leon on May 4.

By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu

On April 26, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre will be the setting for a marketplace of over 30 area restaurants presenting their signature “tastes.”

Throughout the afternoon and evening, visitors can peruse each booth; the restaurants will then be judged for various categories.

By Gargoyle Staff | gargoyle@flagler.edu

St. Augustine’s annual three-day celebration of music, stories and dance will take place May 1 to 3 at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds.

There will be six stages of continuous performances, with a special Saturday night performance. Tickets start at $25. Children under 12 are free with a paid adult (excluding Saturday night’s performance, when admission for children is $10).

By Emily Hoover | gargoyle@flagler.edu

It is safe to say that Hollywood is getting lazy. American cinema was once known for its ability to shock, move and call its viewers to action. After a subpar Academy Awards, in which a phenomenal British film took the gold, spring peaks its head over the horizon. Summertime soon will follow—the breeding ground for film mediocrity.