Those who aren’t one of the lucky 12,000 people holding a ticket to this month’s must-see event on campus should be pleased to know a live broadcast of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s speech will be streamed live through sdsu.edu at 9:30 a.m. on April 19. His Holiness will share views about ethics, practicing forgiveness and acceptance and coping with the challenges presented in today’s world.
After listening to the speech, the fortunate few thousand who also hold a ticket to the next-in-line completely sold-out must-see event in April can drive their heathen selves to the first-ever second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Hopefully they can have fun while remembering to practice what was preached.
-compiled by Isabella Place, staff writer
A little haven of a local music night will be closing out the month. Little Hurricane has been gaining national attention after this year’s South by Southwest Festival and a mini-feature in Rolling Stone. The dirty-indie-blues duo from San Diego’s own North Park neighborhood released its debut album “Homewrecker” last spring. The duo consists of Anthony Catalano and Celeste Spina. Little Hurricane plays Saturday, April 28, at the Casbah. River City, DJ Gonzo and Maxim Ludwig & The Sante Fe Seven all open for what promises to be a ruckus of a good night for local music. The show is 21 and older. Tickets are $14.
-compiled by Courtney Rogin, staff writer
After four years and one failed film adaptation courtesy of M. Night Shyamalan, the highly anticipated continuation of Nickelodeon’s animated series par excellence “Avatar: The Last Airbender” premieres Saturday, April 14. Set 70 years after the previous show’s series finale, “The Legend of Korra” follows new Avatar Korra as she attempts to continue her training in a newly industrialized world divorced from any of the spiritualism that underpinned the previous series. Benders, those with the ability to conjure natural elements, are simultaneously put on display for sport or viewed as symbols of government oppression. These complex ideas emphasize more mature storytelling that gives fans of the original series, now four years older, something more thought-provoking amidst all the beautifully animated action sequences.
-compiled by Andrew Younger, senior staff writer
With a month that began particularly made for comedians, what better way to end April than to see a live comedy show? On April 22, Craig Ferguson, host of the Late Late Show will be performing at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. Ferguson’s style of comedy is entertaining and original, yet playful and almost childlike.
Ferguson began his run on the Late Late Show in 2005, and since then has solidified himself as one of the kings of late night, setting all-time viewer records. Other than hosting a successful late-night comedy show, Ferguson has performed in front of large crowds throughout the United States, even performing to a sold-out audience at Carnegie Hall in October of 2010.
For a night of laughs and a wee bit of Scottish fun, don’t miss Ferguson performing at Humphreys by the Bay at 8 p.m. on April 22. For more information, visit humphreysconcerts.com.
-compiled by Samantha Hirsch, staff writer
One of the most controversial documentaries in recent years is finally going to be released in San Diego. “Bully” is a film addressing an important problem many American students encounter: bullying, and the disturbing effects it has on victims.
The reason this movie has received so much attention is because of its rating. Many supporters of the film, including Harvey Weinstein from the Weinstein Company as well as a determined Michigan student named Katy Butler, attempted to get the Motion Picture Association of America to change the rating from R to PG-13. Because it refused, “Bully” will be distributed without a rating, which may hurt its chances of being a box office hit. In spite of this, students will hopefully get the chance to view this potentially life-changing cinematic experience when it comes out April 13.
Information about “Bully” can be found at thebullyproject.com.
-compiled by David Dixon, staff writer
Florence + the Machine joins the ranks of famous and influential artists to have taken the stage on “MTV’s Unplugged.” The set will reportedly feature several songs from the band’s latest album, “Ceremonials,” as well a few previous hits and a cover of Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness.”
One of the few remaining musically oriented shows on MTV, “Unplugged” features acoustic sets by breakout artists. Last year saw artists such as Young the Giant, 30 Seconds to Mars and Lykke Li play stripped-down versions of their hits on the hour-long show.
Florence + the Machine’s session is set to air at 8 p.m. on Sunday. The recorded album is expected to be in record stores next Tuesday.
-compiled by John Anderson, entertainment editor
