by Becca Risley | Sep 5, 2015 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
Set during the Civil War, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Henry V” spins the classic historical drama in a new way. At the top of the show, the stage is set with a burned down farmhouse occupied by soldiers, nurses and owners of the farm. One returning Union soldier joins his Confederate brother on stage while the owner of the house and a slave woman sit to the side with a copy of “Henry V.” “The owner of the house and the slave begin to read from the book and those of us in the camp have to decide when we play along and why,” senior acting major Brooke Ferguson said. “It’s such a cool idea.” The director of the show, Nat McIntyre, felt that the state of Tennessee during the Civil War was split down the middle between the Confederate soldiers and the Union. His artistic decision to tell this story as part of the Civil War era was his way of bringing a divided family, and thus a divided state, together. “I love the direction that Nat took the play by setting it in the Civil War, while not having the actual events of the play happen during the War,” senior acting/directing major Jonah Jackson said. “I think it is a great way to frame this story that is ultimately about the hope for peace and reconciliation.” Lipscomb students involved with the show include Ferguson, Jackson and senior acting major Scout Pittman. Jackson plays John Bates, an English soldier and The French Duke of Bourbon. Pittman portrays Katherine, the French princess and Ferguson plays Bishop No....
by Janice Ng | Sep 19, 2014 | News Slider
Cory Woodroof and Brianne Welch lead this week’s Lumination News from behind the anchor’s desk, bringing you the latest news from the Nashville community and on campus. We give you a look a Lipscomb Athletics recent rise to national attention, Centennial Park’s “Made in Nashville” event that helped local businesses, and the opening of the Ford Ice Center. We also talk to Lipscomb students to get their opinion on Apple’s new products, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. ISIS has been all over the news and Lumination’s Madeline Smith tells us more about what the group is doing, and talks to Lipscomb students about what they think other students should know. Carly Bergthold tells about Scotland’s strive for independence in World News, Jesica Parsley gives updates on Kim and Kanye’s new baby in Entertainment, and Gemikal Prude keeps us hooked on all things sports. LUmination Newscast 9-18-2014-H.264 for Apple TV from lumination Network on Vimeo. Do you have story ideas? An event you want us to cover? Email our News Director at...
by Carly Bergthold | Sep 18, 2014 | News Slider
Can you believe it’s halfway through September already? The weather is gorgeous, the leaves are about to change and you can just taste the anticipation of fall in the air. Luckily there are lots of reasons to get outside in the next couple of weeks. Check out the festivals happening around town! (all events are free unless otherwise noted) September 19-21: 32nd Annual African Street Festival Location: Hadley Park (near TSU) This festival celebrates all things African. It features African dance, art, ethnic cuisines and vendors. You can go on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. September 20 & 27, October 4, 11, & 18: Musicians Corner Location: Centennial Park Musician’s Corner is like a chill version of Live On The Green. This event is from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the next five Saturdays! You can catch acts like The Delta Saints, The Vespers, Dave Barnes and more! Come hungry because there’s always a ton of food trucks. September 20: Buchanan Log House Folk Festival Location: 2910 Elm Hill Pike, 37214 Feeling folksy? Then check out this festival where you can find artisans practicing 19th century skills like spinning, blacksmithing, basket-weaving and making anything from candles to soap to chairs. You can also shop and eat food from local vendors at the Buchanan Market Place. Visit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 26-28: Nashville Flea Market Location: Nashville Fairgrounds If you have never been to the Nashville Flea Market, you are in for a treat. It’s perfect for grabbing those random items you won’t find...
by Emily Snell | May 22, 2012 | News Slider
The American Red Cross has set up an emergency shelter in Lipscomb’s Student Activities Center to house residents of Parenthon Towers, who were displaced due to a fire and electrical issues late Monday night and may need temporary housing for several days. Monday night 172 guests from Parthenon Towers stayed on campus, and 149 were still there Tuesday night, according to Kim Chaudoin, director of university communication and marketing. Parthenon Towers is a senior and disabled citizens housing unit located near Centennial Park and operated by the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency. University officials said the residents will be allowed to return home after the fire marshal determines the apartment complex is safe. It is unclear how long the shelter will be open, but Lipscomb and the Red Cross are prepared to house guests through the weekend, Chaudoin said. “Right now it looks like we’re going to be in operation till Sunday,” Chaudoin said. “I guess MDHA is just continuing to try to resolve whatever problems they have at Parthenon Towers. It may not be that long, but maybe the folks will be pleasantly surprised if they get back in before then.” Nan Hensley, executive assistant to university relations, said a mix of student workers, full time staff, members of the Quest Team and others arrived on campus around midnight Monday night to make preparations for the residents, and more people have assisted with the shelter since then. “We’ve had a great response from the Lipscomb community,” Hensley said. Chaudoin said volunteers are still needed to help Red Cross workers at meal times as long as the shelter is open. Hensley...
by Allison Woods | Sep 9, 2010 | News Slider
A Nashville gem, Shakespeare in the Park, closes its show Love’s Labor’s Lost this weekend in Centennial Park. Shakespeare in the Park has been a part of Nashville for 23 years. Thousands gather each year in the Centennial Park Bandshell for a night of celebrating the Nashville theatre scene and enjoying free Shakespeare. Love Labor’s Lost is a comedy about four men who renounce love for academics, but Cupid takes control when four beautiful women show up. Taking a very earthy approach, the play combines the natural elements with a Victorian time period. The show runs Thursday through Sunday starting at 7:30 p.m. However, if you want to find a place to spread your blanket, you need to arrive by 6:45 p.m. The show is free, but a $5 donation is suggested, which goes to their production costs. This weekend is the closing weekend and your last chance to experience Shakespeare in the Park. Nashville Shakespeare Festival will be debuting its first piece not written by William Shakespeare this fall. They are presenting “Shakespeare’s Case” in which Shakespeare is charged with being irrelevant and forced to testify in court. Next year’s summer production will be Romeo and Juliet. But that’s not all! This month is full of Nashville culture. Greek Fest runs September 10-12 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church near the intersection of Franklin Pike and Tyne Boulevard. The Italian Lights Festival also happens this weekend, and Oktoberfest is scheduled for October 9 in historic Germantown in Nashville. Don’t have plans for Saturday night? Stomp some grapes, make a picnic of baklava and head to Centennial Park for...
