SFUAD’s Black Student Union on Feb. 20 hosted a powerful show on the Art of Liberation with performances and speeches.
Just One
posted by Luke Montavon
Students and instructors alike were in awe of the concept of “just one frame,” just one rule—part of a promise photographer Thomas Joshua Cooper made to himself at the start of his career. Cooper visited SFUAD this week in advance of his Feb. 28 opening at Lannan.
The Mayor’s Proposal
posted by Charli Renken
Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales talks to Jackalope about his proposal for citywide gender neutral bathrooms.
Spring Dance Concert
posted by Charlotte Martinez
The Greer Garson Theatre Company is gearing up again for a this year’s Spring Dance Concert 8 p.m., Feb. 27-28 at the Armory for the Arts Performing Center. Featuring dance majors from SFUAD’s Performing Arts Department, as well as non-majors and guest performers from Moving People Dance Theater, the program this year ranges from experimental contemporary to punk rock.
Q/A w/ Brandon Brown
posted by Nick Martinez
Q/A with Creative Writing and Literature senior Brandon Brown
Monte del Sol Art Exhibition
posted by Andrew Koss
The opening of Monte del Sol charter school’s Student Art Exhibition was originally scheduled to take place on Jan. 30 at the Marion Center for Photographic Arts. Unfortunately, inclement weather forced the SFUAD campus to close and the event was rescheduled. Despite taking place on the closing night of the exhibition, this did nothing to dampen the spirits of students on the evening of Feb. 20.
Q/A w/ Shenyse Harris...
posted by Zoe Baillargeon
From art school to graduate school: With graduation on the horizon, Shenyse Harris, a senior in the Performing Arts Department, recently joined the legions of graduating students from this school and around the country auditioning for graduate performing arts programs. Harris, a BFA Acting major, has appeared in a number of productions during her time at SFUAD, including Dracula, Our Lady of 121st Street, Some Girl(s), and Once on This Island. Harris sat down with Jackalope to discuss the audition process, her prep work with PAD faculty member Jon Jory, and her successful audition for one prestigious MFA program. Jackalope Magazine: Why did you want to become an actress? Shenyse Harris: Mostly it was because I missed my sister a lot growing up. My sister is about 13 years older than me, and she moved away to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. I think for me, acting was something that made me feel closer to her and gave us something to talk about, because, you know, when you have an older sister, you sometimes don’t really have a lot in common or a lot to talk about, so it was a common ground for us. Then, from there, it kind of grew and progressed into something that I was good at. I always wanted to do sports. I danced, I did sports, and then acting happened. JM: Why did you choose Santa Fe University of Art and Design? SH: The financial aid packet was pretty bomb! (laughs) But at the time, I was in a mindset of just trying to leave the house and I auditioned for a lot of schools at the International Thespians Festival, and I got callbacks…but for some reason my mind wasn’t set on going to a...
Coming Attractions
posted by Charlotte Martinez
Coming Attractions at The Screen Feb. 27-March 5 Showcasing the best in classical, independent and foreign cinema, The Screen cinematheque at Santa Fe University of Art and Design presents new releases, special cinema events and performances all day every day! See what critics have to say about the latest screenings, watch a trailer, then visit The Screen for a unique movie-going experience. Timbuktu Nominated in the 2015 Academy Awards Mauritanio – 2014- 1 hour 37 minutes “The film throbs with humanity, and abounds in extraordinary images.” – Joe Morgenstern of Wall Street Journal “Timbuktu” deserves every accolade it gets.” – Farran Smith of Nehme New York Post – Excalibur Part of Films to See Before You Die UK- 1981- 2 hours 10 minutes Friday Feb. 27 includes introduction from Star Paul Geoffrey “A lush retelling of the King Arthur legend that sets a high-water mark among sword-and-sorcery movies.” – David Lazarus of Salon “Exquisite, a near-perfect blend of action, romance, fantasy and philosophy, finely acted and beautifully filmed by director John Boorman and cinematographer Alex Thomson.” – Variet – Performance at the Screen: King Lear Sunday March 1 at 11:15 a.m. – Moscow – 3 hours 20 minutes “On the whole the male and female ensembles performed with a cohesion and harmony that have long been hallmarks of the company. In particular, the plush and pliant effects of the swan maidens proved close to perfection.” – Robert Greskovic of The Wall Street Journal – 2015 Oscar-Nominated Shorts For the 10th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films with all three categories offered: Animated, Live Action and Documentary. Click here for Oscar-nominated Shorts showtimes. To read reviews on the 2015 Oscar-nomiated animation program click here. – Human Capitol Italy’s Official Submission for the Academy Awards “A chic thriller! A top-flight cast gives the character-driven drama...
Burchfield on Reggio
posted by Nicholas Beckman
Jackalope Magazine sits down with Film School alum Bonnie Burchfield, who landed a job working for acclaimed director Godfrey Reggio.
Beautiful Campus
posted by Rene Bjorheim
Jackalope photographers look for and find beautiful sights on the SFUAD campus.
Education Hub
posted by Charlotte Martinez
The Higher Education Center provides an education hub in the center of Santa Fe on SFUAD’s campus.
Bands Unite
posted by Serafima Fedorova
On Feb. 20, SFUAD musicians unite with other Santa Fe bands for an anti-competition event at Warehouse 21.
Jewel Box Cabaret
posted by Charli Renken
Jackalope reviews Jewel Box Cabaret’s Valentine’s performance.
Hundreds Rise
posted by Luke Montavon
On Feb. 14, hundreds of people, including dozens of Santa Fe University of Art & Design students and faculty, gathered to take part in the One Billion Rising demonstration at the Santa Fe Place Mall as part of the V-Day activist movement that seeks to raise the public conscience to ending violence against women and girls....
Matt Bell Visit
posted by Nick Martinez
Writer Matt Bell visits SFUAD’s Creative Writing and Literature Department for its visiting writer series.
Get a Room!
posted by Zoe Baillargeon
Get a Room! The Room Plays 1-4, performing 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 in the Fogelson Library.
Vacation English Immersion
posted by Andrew Koss
Santa Fe University of Art and Design hosts a Vacation English Immersion program on campus for students from Peru and Chile.
Coming Attractions
posted by Charlotte Martinez
Showcasing the best in classical, independent and foreign cinema, The Screen cinematheque at Santa Fe University of Art and Design presents new releases, special cinema events and performances all day every day! Here’s what’s playing Feb. 20-26.
Black History Show Auditions
posted by Serafima Fedorova
Watching SFUAD students audition for the Black History Show, one can’t help but have an immediate reaction. The sounds are diverse and heavy with meaning. Whether it’s singing, rapping or playing an instrument, the individuality of each performance can be heard. “We’re looking for students that can encapsulate our entire history. Go all the way back to the roots; Negro spirituals and bring it back to who we are today. We want to have a wide range of musical talents,” says Ryan Henson, the Black Student Union advisor. In preparation for the actual event, which will take place in the 7-9 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Forum, the Black Student Union committee evaluated a series of performances by SFUAD students who auditioned on Feb. 5. One of the first to audition, Josiah St. Lewis-Noray starts at the very foundations of African music by playing the djembe. This type of African drum is played with the hands and is built from animal skin and wood. From the very first beat, the echo reverberates in the body. The rhythm starts off slow and then builds to a point where it seems like there’s nothing else to do but dance. Then, just as abruptly as he began to play, St. Lewis-Noray stops. The rest of the students hoping to be a part of the Black History Show stop nodding and tapping to the beat and applaud. “Mostly it’s just fun,” St.Lewis-Noray says about the upcoming student show, “but it’s also a way to share information about black culture; something positive.” After his drum solo, the audience is catapulted into more contemporary music through renditions of songs by Etta James and Whitney Houston. Julaine Williams imbued the lyrics to “At Last” by Etta James with her own meaning. “My grandmother just passed away and Etta James is someone she really enjoyed listening to,” Williams says “Besides me, my grandmother is the only other singer in my family, so I wanted to dedicate the song to her.” A pattern emerges in the responses of all the students auditioning. Through the opportunity the Black History show presents, students are able to relate and pay homage to an entire history of the evolution of sound that their culture developed. “I feel like black history month is something that is slowly becoming less important,” Williams says. “We have to understand why as a culture and as a race we’re able to get so far as a community. This history is a part of who I am. I can’t deny the color of my skin or that my talent comes from the people before me. It’s in my blood, it’s in my body.” Brianna Pitts, who sang Whitney Houston’s “The Greatest Love of All,” also talks about how culture and music intertwine. “It’s empowering when black people stand up. You’ve got a lot of expectations. My color is a set off and I want to break through that barrier. People can feel us when we sing and when we do anything because we have so much heart. We are still underrated and underestimated.” Eugene Mason the fourth, also known as G-4, and his African name Toumani, rapped the cover of musician Kendrick Koulmar’s untitled song. “I’m a lyricist so when I hear a conscious influential message through spoken word and rap it inspires me. I hope the audience can see more than just a black guy rapping,” Mason says. “I hope they see somebody who has a vision, someone who has a message. As black people we are more than what the media tells us we are. We can use words to inspire people beyond the status quo.” After the auditions are over, the Black Student Union committee goes over the individual performances and decides who will be performing at the actual event. While evaluating both the sound and stage presence of those who auditioned, Tikia “Fame” Hudson, BSU...
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