by Hunter Patterson | Oct 21, 2011 | News Slider, Sports
This week, Ariel Jones and Michael Fox fill you in on everything from the Second Harvest concert to a person from the White House being on campus. Also, Nellie Collier will give you the latest in the entertainment world, Hunter Patterson will give you a weather update and Caitlin Selle will fill you in on all the latest sports news. Please upgrade your...
by Leah Raich | Apr 6, 2011 | News Slider
Students anticipate the arrival of summer for several reasons, the most obvious being that there’s no more school, at least for awhile. But number two on many lists is that it is the season for music festivals. The music scene in Tennessee is thriving these days, as country musicians are no longer the only attraction at concerts, bars and open mic nights. In fact, the Volunteer State hosts two of the most well-known and highly acclaimed festivals in the South: Beale Street Music Fest and Bonnaroo. Here’s a rundown: Sixty-plus acts. Four stages. Three days. The Beale Street Music Fest takes place from April 29 to May 1 in the scenic Tom Lee Park where Beale Street meets the Mississippi River. This Festival is part of Memphis In May, an annual affair highlighting a different country and its culture each year; Belgium is the focus for 2011. Other events include a barbecue cooking contest, the Sunset Symphony and educational programs. Top acts performing at Music Fest include Ke$ha, Jason Mraz, John Mellencamp, Stone Temple Pilots, MGMT, The Flaming Lips, Wilco, Cee Lo Green, Buckcherry, The Avett Brothers, Mumford and Sons, Cake, B.oB. and Ludacris. Tickets for the 2011 Beale Street Music Festival can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or by calling at 1-800-745-3000. A 3-day pass is $69 plus fees. If you’re a music lover and enjoy being (and sleeping) outdoors, Bonnaroo is the festival for you. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held June 9-12 on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn.. Bonnaroo brings together some of the best artists in rock...
by Kelli Blackshear | Mar 30, 2011 | News Slider
It was “The Fight” at the beginning, says John-Michael Elder, explaining a new on-campus worship experience. The sophomore Bible major from Franklin, Tenn., says “The Fight,” as it was deemed at the start, began as “a small group of guys studying the Bible and sharing experiences of the Spirit.” “The small gathering led to thoughts of making something bigger where more people, girls and guys, could come,” Elder said. That new worship gathering he and his close friends started at the beginning of the semester now is called “Fridays at 5,” and meets every Friday at 5 p.m. in the Ezell chapel. “We share in a worship experience with music and someone who shares a word,” Elder said. ” This isn’t definite yet, we’re still playing around with it. Nobody here is a preacher; we’re just digging in [the Word] together.” Elder noted that the worship group is open to everyone. “We all have different perspectives which God uses to open new perspectives for others,” Elder said. “We all come from different places so it’s cool to hear everyone’s story.” The leaders don’t have specific goals for numbers they want to reach or what the group should look like. Right now, Elder said , their objective is to follow where God is leading them. That is, after all, how it began when he had the vision for the group. His friend Steve Graham, junior Bible major from Iowa, helped him make it a reality. Cameron Gilliam, sophomore exercise science major from Mt. Juliet, is an integral part of “Fridays at 5,” helping to lead the group in worship. As a Christian-affiliated University, Lipscomb...
by Aaron Schmelzer | Dec 21, 2010 | News Slider
She’s a transfer from Belmont who is passionate about her faith and music. We got a chance to sit down one on one with Lindsey Latimer, a student here pursuing a career in the music industry. Watch below for the exclusive interview and a short performance by Lindsay Latimer. Please upgrade your browser Latimer’s music is available for download on iTunes. Go show her some...
by Whitney Jarreld | Dec 2, 2010 | News Slider
A little bad weather moved the sixth annual Lighting of the Green indoors to Allen Arena, but that didn’t stop the fun and festivities. Amy Grant hosted the evening, and also performed some of her famous Christmas songs. Other artists featured were Dave Barnes, Susan Ashton, the Black Natvity Ensemble and some of Amy Grant’s family members. David Lipscomb’s elementary school choir and Lipscomb University’s A Capella Singers accompanied the performers on several occasions. Guests enjoyed free hot chocolate and cookies, and children took free photos with Santa Claus. Allen Arena was also filled with vendor booths deemed the “Merry Marketplace.” The concert was better than ever, and the night ended with the tradition of everyone singing Silent Night. Please upgrade your...
