by Christian Castellanos | Nov 28, 2023
The Philosopher’s Cabaret, presented by the Pierce College Philosophy Department, is taking place next week on Dec. 7! The theme for this semester is—Life is a Cabaret! The Philosopher’s Cabaret Explores the Meaning of Life.
All Pierce students are encouraged to participate or attend—it starts at 3:30 p.m. in Building 600, with a reception immediately following. There will be music to open and close the cabaret, a special guest host to perform throughout, refreshments and a DJ after the show.
Pierce students celebrate philosophy with this mixed media event that combines digital video, live spoken word, visual art, and live performance while highlighting the creative exploration of philosophical ideas.
Students will create and present performances (up to four minutes) centered on the existential theme “Life is a Cabaret!” With this theme, the cabaret will explore ideas related to the meaning of life or lack thereof.
Performances include original songs, skits, monologues, videos, poetry, dance, performance art, etc. Students may also create artworks that reflect the theme to be displayed in the Great Hall. There will be an opportunity to participate in a group art project throughout the evening.
If you need an accommodation due to a disability to participate in this event, please contact [email protected] at least 5 days in advance.
Brahmas! If you’d like to participate in performance or art for The Philosopher’s Cabaret, please email [email protected] by Friday, Dec. 1.
by Andrea Peña | May 17, 2020 | CULTURE, FEATURED, Spring 2020
An Immigrant Story featuring Vanessa Tahay
Hosted by Andrea Pena
by Jessica Vaughan | Apr 23, 2019 | CULTURE, FEATURED, Spring 2019
Voice of a Generation featuring Nelson Alberquenque
Hosted by Jessica Vaughan
On this episode of Voice of a Generation, host Jessica Vaughan talks to poet and musician Nelson Alberquenque about his experience writing free verse poetry.
by Producer KPCRadio | Dec 5, 2017 | CULTURE, Fall 2017, FEATURED
Radio Marathon: December 1, 2017
Hosted by Monica Vigil & Victor Rodriguez & Daniel Uhlenberg
Listen to our 7-hour broadcast of back to back content including musicians, actors, poets, interviews, and all types of fun! The 4 audio files are in chronological order from the start of the marathon to the end.
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Asa Ey performs his music. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
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KPCRadio.com Program Director Monica Vigil sits in the main booth of KPCRadio.com during the live Radio Marathon. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
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Jose Bali interviews former wrestler in an episode of The End Zone. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
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Assistant Program Director Victor Rodriguez operates the booth during The End Zone portion of our live radio marathon. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
Check out the performances of musician Asa Ey, poet Luis Solano, actor Joshua Alvarado, the regularly scheduled show “The End Zone,” hosted by Jose Bali.
The audio file below contains performances by poet Elizabeth Dowell, musician Robbie McDonald, and poet Kevin Barcinas
The audio file below contains the regularly scheduled show “The Manes Event” hosted by Joshua Manes, musician Dean Woodson, professor Rob O’Neil, musician Kristen Schumacher,
The audio file below contains food connoisseur Marc Dionne, band The Holy Broken and musician Nico Ramirez and his band No Big Deal.
by Zachariah Rios | Nov 22, 2017 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2017, FEATURED
“Poets Who Cry” featuring Hayden Lezdema: Diamond in the Rough
Hosted by Zachariah Rios
On this episode of “Poets who Cry,” host Zachariah Rios interviews Hayden Ledezma, who writes from his fast times experience that are in truth his life. White collar crime to love to drug combined with homelessness and ending with his redemption of self.
by Zachariah Rios | Nov 2, 2017 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2017, FEATURED
“Poets Who Cry” featuring Ni Frazier: I Will Shout So You Can Hear Me
Hosted by Zak Rios
On this episode of “Poets who Cry,” host Zak Rios sits down with poet Ni Frazier. What inspires anyone to write? For Frazier, it was writing her friends birthday cards. Click the show to listen to her original poetry!
by Zachariah Rios | Oct 11, 2017 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2017, FEATURED
Poets Who Cry featuring Darnel Young: Positively Detached
Hosted by Zachariah Rios
On this episode of “Poets Who Cry” hosted by Zak Rios, Darnel Young, an open mic veteran shares some of his poems on thankfulness, the fallacy of perfection and an affirmation of his own creation: “I don’t control people, I experience them.” To read more of Darnel’s work check out his instagram here.
by Zachariah Rios | Oct 4, 2017 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2017, FEATURED
“Poets Who Cry” featuring Kevin Barcinas: Strawberries for No Reason
Hosted by Zachariah Rios
In the premiere episode of “Poets Who Cry,” host Zachariah Rios interviews Kevin Barcinas, artist and poet. Barcinas shares how he began writing poetry at the suggestion of his therapist and how the art form has evolved into a way for him to convert his pain into something deeper. Barcinas performs two original pieces as well as recites his favorite poem by Robert Frost.
