by Cory Woodroof | Nov 3, 2011 | News Slider
To this day, Nashville citizens are continuing to rebuild since the catastrophic flood of May 2010. Locals will always remember the time our city picked up the pieces from the devastation of a thousand-year flood that wreaked havoc on families and businesses across Middle Tennessee. The Opry Mills mall, a once prominent shopping center, sadly fell victim to the flood, taking with it many popular stores and restaurants unique to Opry Mills, including a theater that held Nashville’s only IMAX screen. After a year and a half of waiting, the theater is making a comeback. The Opry Mills 20 and IMAX will finally re-open its doors to the public on Nov. 18. Via press release, Dick Westerling, Regal Entertainment Group senior vice president of marketing and advertising, shared the news with the public. “Regal Entertainment Group is eager to open our Opry Mills Stadium 20 & IMAX,” Westerlng said. “Prior to the flood, this location with its IMAX presentation attracted moviegoers from across Middle Tennessee. We believe our returning patrons will be impressed with this all-new facility.” Westerling believes the theater–and its customers–will profit from the theater’s re-opening, which will be just in time for Thanksgiving. “Opening during the busy holiday movie season is the perfect time to offer this state-of-the-art theatre to our loyal patrons in Nashville,” he said. The theater will host a series of charity events on Nov. 14, 15 and 16 that will lead up to the grand re-opening. Those in attendance can purchase such offerings as $2 movies, popcorn and sodas. Groups such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Nashville Film Festival and...
by Emily Snell | Nov 3, 2011 | News Slider
Retired astronaut Capt. Mark Kelly received a standing ovation before a single word had come out of his mouth Thursday morning when he spoke at The Gathering.Kelly, a retired NASA astronaut who has piloted four space missions, is also husband of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Giffords and Kelly were thrust into the national spotlight in January when Giffords was shot in the head during an assassination attempt in Tucson, Ariz. Kelly said he never expected his wife’s political position to be more dangerous than his own unpredictable career. “I didn’t contemplate how risky of a profession that would be,” Kelly said, thinking back to when his wife began her work in Congress. “I never considered that she was the one with the risky career … but as it turned out she would be the one to nearly lose her life serving our country.” Kelly encouraged students to pursue their dreams and not give up, even when it seems like failure is inevitable. He gave an example of his experiences in Navy flight school, which he “barely passed.” “We all don’t learn at the same rate,” Kelly said. “How well you do in the beginning of anything you try is not a good indicator of what you can become. I am a prime example of someone who was able to overcome a lack of aptitude with practice, persistence and the drive to never ever give up.” Kelly told students that he has one-year, five-year and ten-year plans that help him stay focused on his goals. Sometimes plans change, he said, but it’s good to have an aim. “A plan plus...
by Brynn Watkins | Nov 2, 2011 | News Slider
Vintage Fans! Are you sick of paying $80 for something you could find in your grandma’s closet? So am I! Imagine how pleased I was when I found a sweet haven for the vintage fan in hippie East Nashville. The Hip Zipper is a Mecca for vintage finds from Mad Men-esque attire to old fashioned nylons. They have it all in a cute boutique-style shop. Prices are reasonable: a dress dating from the 50’s runs for about $30. The Hip Zipper also has amazing sales! Right now shoes are a “shoe-in” at $10 a pop. Get those vintage stilettos or James Dean boots in a jiff! So, embrace your inner Steve McQueen or Katherine Hepburn and skip on over to the Hip Zipper today. Take a trip back in time and start shopping! The Hip Zipper is open: Tuesday-Thursday noon – 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday noon – 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. They are closed on Monday. The Hip Zipper is located at 1008 Forrest Ave., Nashville,...
by Nicci Carney | Nov 2, 2011 | News Slider
Forty students from across disciplines come together beginning Thursday for the Lipscomb University theater presentation of a family friendly take on “Hairspray.” This story tells of the dreams of a Baltimore girl who hopes to make it on a popular 1960s TV show. However, once she makes it, she realizes dreams don’t always matrch reality. The story also has her encountering issues of the day, or any day for that matter, personal appearance and race. The main character is Tracy Turnblad — played by junior Whitney Vaughn — the Baltimore teenager who sees past appearance and race and her goal is to make the “Corny Collins Show” (Corny played by junior Luciano Vignola), but she comes across some obstacles that make her almost lose this dream. Amber von Tussel and her mom Velma (played by Sydni Hayes and Leslie Marberry) pull out all the stops to stop Tracy from being on the show. The musical will take you on a comical, thought-provoking journey. The Lipscomb touch makes this popular Broadway show Saturday Morning-kid friendly so the entire family can come out “from 2 to 102,” said Mike Fernandez, co-chairman of Lipscomb’s theater department. The musical runs Thursday-Sunday, with a Sunday afternoon matinee. Tickets are $15 dollars and student tickets for $5 dollars. However SGA has just announced that 800 students will receive free tickets and they will be available this week at the Lipscomb Box Office or a “Hairspray” display table in Bison Square or in the Student Center. The free tickets are available for a limited time. For more information and where to purchase tickets go to www.theater.lipscomb.edu....
by Cooper Torrez | Nov 1, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
The BCS has had its fair share of shake ups the last couple weeks. With Oklahoma losing to Texas Tech and Michigan St. beating Wisconsin on a “hail mary” pass, this week was sure to be pretty normal, right? As Lee Corso would say, “Not so fast my friend.”Clemson failed to get passed Georgia Tech to notch their first loss of the year and a thrilling triple overtime game in Los Angeles was the perfect way to cap off the day. Heisman contending quarterback Andrew Luck and Stanford snuck out a win 56-48 against USC to keep their undefeated record and hopes of a National Championship alive. Oklahoma St. also kept their undefeated record in tact with a huge 59-24 win over Baylor. Oklahoma St. is ranked number 3 in the BCS Standing behind LSU and Alabama. Vanderbilt was leading the number 10 ranked team in the nation, Arkansas, with only the fourth quarter to play. After driving down to the 3 yard line Vandy running back Zac Stacy fumbled and the fumble was returned by Arkansas for a touchdown. After converting on the two-point conversion, the game was tied 28-28. Arkansas got a field goal with 3:42 left in the fourth quarter to go up 31-28. However, Vandy never gave up. They drove the length of the field and set up kicker Carey Spear with a 27 yard attempt to tie the game. Spear pushed the kick right and Vanderbilt lost a heartbreaker 31-28. Coach James Franklin was encouraged by the game, “We’re going to find ways to finish games like this,” Franklin said. Vandy is 4-4 on...
by Hunter Patterson | Nov 1, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
Scott Sanderson and his team will open up the season tonight with an exhibition game against the Freed Hardman Lions in Allen Arena. You can follow all of the action here with our live blog. “We want to learn what our guys can and can’t do in a game setting,” Sanderson said. “I know what they can and can’t do in practice. I want to see what they can do with people in the stands.” Expected starters for the Bisons are four familiar faces in Justin Glenn, Jordan Burgason, Jacob Arnett and Robert Boyd. The fifth start is yet to be known, but all signs are pointing to a freshman getting the nod tonight. Sanderson stresses he will be watching all of his players, but he will be taking a long look at the play of forward Malcolm Smith and power forward Marvin Williams, both freshmen. “The two news guys that I really want to see what they can do with people in the stands are probably Marvin Williams and Malcolm Smith,” Sanderson said. “I want to see in a game setting if they can think and play the game the way we have practiced.” The two teams have not met since Nov. 5, 2009. The tip is at 6:30 p.m. ...
