Last Wednesday, students on both coasts came together for just that. In California, they met under the stars and twinkling lights on St. Gladys Patio. Students gave moving performances of piano pieces and vocal numbers wrought with harmony. Others made their peers howl with laughter with stand-up routines, comedic songs, and poetry. Ensembles filled the audience with electric enthusiasm by performing original songs and well-known hits. The evening was seldom quiet, filled either with earnest performances or raucous laughter and applause.
By the end of the night, students, whether onstage or off, forged memories and had joyous fun. “I love Open-Mic Night,” said junior Sean Dillon. “I always look forward to seeing everyone go up there and put out their talents. There’s a lot of surprises each time with people you wouldn’t expect showing off hidden talents. It’s incredible.”
Meanwhile in New England — where autumn weather has very much arrived — Open-Night took place inside Olivia Music Hall. “With the new students, we had a great variety of talent this year,” said sophomore Daniella Martens.
Performances ranged from German songs to a VeggieTales renditions. “Students here bring so much from their own culture and how they grew up,” says freshman John Gutch. “The performances were well received and a good mix between seriousness and laughter.”
