On opening night of Fall Follies, the too-small courtyard between MPAC and Wilson seemed as though it was bursting at the seams. All the people you’ve ever seen in line for the cafeteria at 12 o’clock and everyone you’ve had in class and still awkwardly say hello to two semesters later decided to show up for the annual comedy show. The anticipation that the actors, writers and production crew of Fall Follies worked tirelessly to build since the beginning of the semester was t

Faculty, students and alumni gathered in Massey Concert Hall on Saturday night to watch the annual Christmas at Belmont performance to kick off the holiday season. Every other year, Christmas at Belmont is filmed and airs on PBS, but this year was not a filming year for the event. Opening the night with “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” Jazzmin sang with sweet harmonies as snowflakes were projected on the side walls. Its jazzy sound set a warm and comfortable mood, an

UPDATE: The Al Gore discussion has been changed to McAfee Concert Hall from the Massey Performing Arts Center as previously reported. Former Vice President and Tennessee senator Al Gore is coming to campus next month to speak about his new book. The 2000 presidential candidate will talk with former Newsweek editor and bestselling author Jon Meacham about his new book “The Future” at McAfee Concert Hall on Sat., Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. The event is being held by local bookstore Parna

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell will speak at Belmont May 30 as part of a Nashville Public Library lecture series. Powell served as U.S. Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. He was also the first African-American to serve in that position or as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military post in country. He will release a new book called “It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership” on May 22. Tickets will be free for the event, which wil

Belmont’s musical theatre program presents Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” which will run from Nov. 18-21 in MPAC. The musical, which takes place in the 1920’s, debuted on Broadway in 1934. “We chose our seasons based on several factors,” said Director David Shamburger.  “One, of course, is the audience response and what we think the audience will respond to best.  We want to give them something that they will like, that is entertaining. Another important factor that goes into