The Philosopher’s Cabaret

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 mcquitm@piercecollege.edu at least 5 days in advance.

Brahmas! If you’d like to participate in performance or art for The Philosopher’s Cabaret, please email mcquitm@piercecollege.edu by Friday, Dec. 1.

Podcast: Jeremy Blackwell

Podcast: Jeremy Blackwell

Hosted by Julia Plummer

This podcast is about a music producer and his story of why he became a music producer. We also discuss how he felt when one of the songs he produced became a big hit on Tik Tok.

This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.

Music from the Underground: Xyzyx

Yesterday on Music from the Underground, hosts Courtney Coles and Maurice McFarland, had an in-studio interview with David Daskal, the microphonist of  Xyzyx (pronounced “ziz-ix”).
When it came to describing Xyzyx’s sound, Daskal went on saying, “we’re like Weezer meets Foo Fighters with the vocals of Incubus and the stage presence of Spinal Tap.” We played their E.P, “Songs You Will Cherish for the Rest of Your Life” and ended the show with a homage to ’80s heartthrob, Kirk Cameron.
Xyzyx has a show tonight at Skinny’s in North Hollywood. The show is 21+ and $3 at the door.
If you’re unable to see them tonight, you can catch them next Tuesday, May 18, at Hollywood Billiards.
To hear more from Xyzyx, visit their social media sites: