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The Eastern Wind Symphony will play Leonard Bernsteins music at its “Bernstein Bash” on Saturday. The performance will feature works from operettas and musicals such as “West Side Story.”

Bernstein’s music to be featured in Wind Symphony concert

DEN Staff, Staff Report April 10, 2017

The music of Leonard Bernstein, known for composing the music from “West Side Story,” will be featured as Eastern’s Wind Symphony presents its “Bernstein Bash” Saturday. The show is set for...

Persian meditation music group, to perform

Loren Dickson, Entertainment Reporter February 27, 2017

Dating back thousands of years, meditation is one of the most common forms of relaxation. To inspire students to try it out for themselves, Eastern’s own Meditation Club will be hosting a concert...

Electronic music concert to feature many composers

Den Staff February 23, 2017

Electronic Music Eastern, an annual concert featuring digital, audio, video and live performances, will take place 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center’s Theatre. According to a press...

Annual concert looks to help end sexual assault

Mercury Bowen, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016

  Many local musicians including Reverend Robert, JB Faires, Jay Ferguson, and The Moondogs will perform in “Rock Out Against Rape” 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mother’s Bar. Rock Out Against Rape...

Student artist performs at ‘Music for the Soul’

Mallory Kutnick, Contributing Writer October 27, 2016

Blooming recording artist and music major Tyler Seawood took to the stage to perform soul music in the 7th Street Underground of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Wednesday night, accompanied...

International community brings cultures together

Dillan Schorfheide, Staff Reporter October 2, 2016

The Grand Ballroom turned into a scene of games, cultural singing, dancing and international unity Saturday night. The Association of International Students, with the help of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries,...

Band fills park with music, comfort

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2016

Under the glow of the Kiwanis Park lights, the Jed Adam Band performed a mix of both original and cover songs for community members Tuesday night. Audience members shouted song requests for the band,...

‘Brainchild’ to rock stage

Carole Hodorowicz, Verge Reporter September 22, 2016

Brainchild plans to rock the minds of Charleston 9:30 p.m. this Saturday  for Family Weekend at Macs’ Uptowner at Guitarist Jake Shultz, other guitarist and vocalist Ray Ponce, and drummer Pony...

Call of Duty concert to honor Veterans

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor November 4, 2015

Submitted Photo Eastern’s Wind Symphony and Concert Band will have their Veteran’s Day concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. The concert is...

Anna Cromwell to give music recital

Luis Martinez, Entertainment Editor October 28, 2015

The Doudna Fine Arts Center will host Chamber music recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Recital hall. The concert is free, open to the public and will feature Anna Cromwell, an assistant professor of...

International students showcase cultural music

Roberto Hodge, Multicultural Editor October 5, 2014

Students will be able to experience sounds, culture and dance from various parts of the world at 7 p.m. Friday, in the University Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. “Sounds of...

Country artist Tracy Lawrence performed at the Red, White and Blue Days Thursday.

Tracy Lawrence kicks off Independence Day with concert

Bob Galuski, Editor-in-Chief July 4, 2014

It was Tracy Lawrence’s rendition of his single “Paint Me a Birmingham” that brought the crowd to its feet, hollering for more from the country musician. As Lawrence performed his 2003 hit single...

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