Alumna Directs Smokey Robinson’s One-Man Show, Words

Linda Cevallos-French (Dance BFA 89) is set to direct R&B legend Smokey Robinson in his debut performance of Words at the historic El Portal Theater in North Hollywood this weekend…

The Bootleg Theatre Presents Roger Guenveur Smith’s ‘Rodney King’

CalArts School of Theater faculty member Roger Guenveur Smith takes to the stage with his latest work Rodney King in a limited-run production at the The Bootleg Theater (Sept. 20-28)….

‘Voices and Echoes’ Open 2012-13 Wild Beast Concert Series

The Wild Beast, which was recently named one of “the most beautiful outdoor theaters in the world” by Flavorpill, opens its amphitheater door for the 3rd Annual Wild Beast Concert Series with two outdoor…

Animator, Faculty Member Suzan Pitt Screens Films Tonight

Last week, the School of Film/Video’s visiting artist series, Structuring Strategies, kicked off its 2012-2013 season. The screening and analysis class, which is open to the public, allows members of…

From Internet Meme to Book: ‘2500 Random Things About Me Too’

By Nicholas Katzban, Special to 24700 Matias Viegener’s new book is not a memoir, but something else entirely. 2500 Random Things About Me Too began with an invitation to the…

Caine’s Arcade 2: The Global Cardboard Challenge and Imagination Foundation

Caine’s Arcade—the little film about a boy’s cardboard arcade built in the back of his father’s used auto parts store in East LA—became an Internet and then an international sensation….

Seen and Heard at CalArts: The Asphalt Orchestra

On Wednesday afternoon, the raucous street band, the Asphalt Orchestra, stopped by CalArts’ campus for an impromptu performance/visiting artist workshop just outside of the Institute’s main entrance. The New York…

CalArts Celebrates ‘Chuck Jones at 100’

CalArts celebrates the 100th birthday of legendary animator and Chouinard Art Institute alumnus, Chuck Jones (1912-2002) with a special program at REDCAT on Sept. 26. Disney and Pixar Chief Creative…

Listen to 23 Years of CalArts Jazz Albums on New Online Archive

The annual CalArts Jazz CD project, led by Jazz Studies faculty member David Roitstein and produced by Capitol/EMI, is a compilation of works written and performed by students of The Herb…

Staff Art Exhibition and Musical Performances this Week On Campus

[nggallery id=276] An exhibition of painting, drawing, collage, woodwork, and site specific and video installation produced by CalArts staff members opens today (Tuesday, Sept. 11) in D-301 and runs through…