The American River Current

Tribute paid to jazz musician by ensemble

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan • March 24, 2014

The American River College Jazz Ensemble performed a tribute to the music of Quincy Jones on March 13 in the ARC theater. Jones was a jazz musician who performed mostly in the 1960s and 70s, winning...

More puddle than happy snowman

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson • March 21, 2014

I was walking through mall and happened to overhear a mother and toddler singing Disney’s “Frozen’s” “Let it Go.” They knew all the words, but clearly the melody and overall tune of the song...

ARC Orchestra concert highlights student performances

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • March 19, 2014

As dusk turned to night, college students came together to pack a hot, dimly lit venue to hear a concert. But this wasn’t Life in Color, and the performer who took the stage to the cheers of the audience...

Cartoon dogs make good parents

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson • March 13, 2014

“Mr. Peabody and Sherman” is a film that explores father and son bonding, time travel, historical misconceptions and a liberal use of puns. It is a phenomenal, family-friendly movie, containing intricate,...

Competition winners to perform with Orchestra

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • March 12, 2014

The American River College orchestra will be performing with the winners of the third annual Concerto-Aria Competition tonight and on the 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the ARC theater. The competition – held...

Nationally recognized ensemble to perform at home

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson • March 11, 2014

The American River Vocal Jazz Ensemble will be holding a concert on March 19 in the ARC Theater. General admission will be just $10 at the door and the event will be open to the public. The concert...

Sushi in Carmichael under new ownership

Phillip Kingsley and Phillip Kingsley • March 10, 2014

Many people enjoy sushi. Some people may have a specific place they prefer to go. Mikuni, Blue Nami, Taro’s, making a trip all the way to Roseville and Folsom, but not everyone knows about the hidden...

The art of rap

Walter Jones and Walter Jones • March 4, 2014

Nowadays, it seems that any random person can become a successful musician without actual talent, but when it comes to hip-hop, there is more to it than just rhyming words together over a beat. So I ask...

One brush, two brush, red brush, blue brush.

Thalia Avila and Thalia Avila • March 4, 2014

A blur here, scribble there. Erase, erase, erase. Paint, paint. Draw, erase and sketch a little line for the final touch. The James Kaneko Gallery at American River College–opened a reception on Feb....

Sex, science, and a tortoise

Kameron Schmid and Kameron Schmid • February 26, 2014

The first of two main stage plays presented by the American River College Theater program this semester, will begin its two-week run on Friday. “Arcadia,” directed by Tracy Martin Shearer, is a...

Grassroots commercial music moves audience

Michael Pacheco and Michael Pacheco • February 26, 2014

The first edition of the spring Acoustic Café 2014 took place on Feb. 21. The Acoustic Café is a free event, hosted by Professor Eric Chun, founder of the Commercial Music program at American River College. The...

A classic Greek tragedy for a new age.

Brandon Nelson and Brandon Nelson • February 24, 2014

Spoiler alert! Going into “Pompeii” you expect this cheesy romantic Hollywood story where the hero some how gets the girl and gets away just in the nick of time. That is not the case however with “Pompeii”. ...