Arts & Entertainment

Vagina Monologues celebrate women and activism

By: Alli Brenny, A&E Editor

The Vagina Monologues return to Luther once again, this time in a new location. The newly renovated Valders 206 will house three performances March 12 at 7 p.m., March 13 at 4 p.m. and March 14 at 2 p.m.

27th annual Ethnic Arts Festival

International students share their cultures with Decorah and the Luther community
By: Mallory Bazan, Staff Writer

Looking to explore the world without stepping off campus? The 27th annual Ethnic Arts Festival, sponsored by the Diversity Center, does just that. Held in the Center for Faith and Life March 13, the event celebrates world cultures with international display tables and activities, a world bazaar, ethnic cuisine and an international variety show.

The Ethnic Arts Festival has been a long-standing tradition at Luther College. Started as an educational and entertaining activity, the occasion began in the 80s with only a handful of international students.

Spring concert preview

SAC Concerts brings together three performances for this year’s spring concert
By: Aaron Schmaltz, Staff Writer


The Student Activities Council’s Concerts committee has started advertising for the upcoming spring concert in the Regents Center featuring Stephen Speaks, Ingrid Michaelson and Augustana. Students intrigued by indie-pop or rock melodies will likely be the most excited to head to the show April 17.

BSU Talent Show Helps Haiti

Annual talent show gave student performers a chance to showcase their skills for a good cause
By: Aaron Schmaltz, Staff Writer


Nineteen performing groups gathered in the Center for Faith and Life Feb. 28 to share their various talents with an audience of over 650. Students and faculty members shared a memorable night appreciating the entertainment of the Black Student Union Talent Show.

Comedian Ronnie Jordan set to bring laughs

By: Alli Brenny, A&E Editor


The Student Activities Council’s Diversity Committee is sponsoring a new kind of performance March 5. At 9 p.m., comedian Ronnie Jordan will take the Marty’s stage.

Noble impresses with solo performance

By: Ashley Matthys, Volunteer Writer

Keri Noble, a Minneapolis singer, songwriter and pianist, performed in Marty’s Feb. 25. A large number of students came out to see Noble’s third appearance at Luther and were pleased with the performance.

Let ‘em wail

By: Mallory Bazan, Staff Writer

During the tail end of winter, the Wailin’ Jennys’ Center Stage Series performance was a breath of fresh air in musical form.

In the Center for Faith and Life Feb. 20, the three talented women brought a relaxing and original act that serenaded a crowd of over 1,200 audience members.

Women take charge of ‘Antigone’

Sophocles’ centuries-old play gets a new twist with the theatre/dance department’s all-female cast and a set inspired by Warhol’s modern art
By: Antonia Lliteras, Staff Writer



For the first production of the spring semester, the theatre/dance department took on Sophocles’ famous play “Antigone.” Transformed into ancient Thebes for the occasion, Jewel Theatre will house the play the weekends of Feb. 26 and March 5.

Thirteen actresses will perform Luther’s adaptation of “Antigone.”

An evening with Mason Jennings

By: Alli Brenny, A&E Editor

Mason Jennings, a contemporary folk artist from Minneapolis, Minn., gave a solo performance Feb. 10 in the Center for Faith and Life. Although Jennings and his acoustic guitar played for an audience of 771 people, the room had a quiet, intimate feel. His stage presence was reserved but remained warm on the CFL’s large stage.

Wailin’ Jennys set to perform in CFL

By: Mallory Bazan, Staff Writer

What began with three gifted women has blossomed into a wonderful music experience named The Wailin’ Jennys. The talented trio will perform at Luther this Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith Life, as part of the Performing Arts Committee’s Center Stage Series.

Dancing with our Stars

Four students spent J-Term practicing ballroom dancing, then competed head-to-head at Luther’s very own dance competition
By: Melissa Erickson, Staff Writer


During the halftimes of the men’s and women’s basketball games Feb. 6., Kelsey Reger (‘13) and Bryce Kilker (‘13) were named the champions of Luther’s Dancing with the Stars competition.

Making Music

Each student in Music 239 had once-in-a-lifetime experience during a J-Term trip to Africa
By: Sarah Long, Staff Writer


Twenty-four Luther students made musical connections this January as they traveled through Namibia and South Africa sharing and receiving the gift of music. Music 239, led by instructors Tim Peter, professor of music, and Greg Peterson, assistant professor of music, introduced students to new experiences and cultures through song.

Consumer Report: Dating in Decorah

By: Megan Creasey , Staff Writer

When love is abundant and cash is not, what are you to do when you take your special someone on a date? Fortunately, Decorah has plenty to offer for the frugal dater. As they say, you can’t buy love, and with a little creativity a perfect date can come together with little or no money.

Student Bands

Student-organized bands showcase Luther’s not-so-hidden musical talents in off-campus performances
By: Megan Creasey, Staff Writer

On weekend nights, many Luther students get out of the dorms and into town to check out the live music scene, most of it generated by Luther students.

Audience members have their own criteria for what makes a good performance.

Christmas on campus

SAC’s Christmas in the Union brings together students, faculty, staff and community members
By: Anne Litsey, Staff Writer

Every year, Christmas comes to the Luther campus bringing treats, a festive holiday atmosphere and, of course, Santa. On Dec. 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. students and community members enjoyed frost-your-own-cookie stations, hot apple cider, hot cocoa and crafts with the PALS and College Ministries groups.

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