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On Sunday November 23, Lyte auditorium was filled with the music of the Sonic Synergy Concert. The concert included an orchestra, concert band, and wind ensemble. The program opened with From Tropic to Tropic. The audience was then entertained with Jubilant Holiday, which was an assortment of holiday favorites played by the Celestial Brass.

WIXQ’s “Q-Stock” showcased art, music and more. It was open to Millersville students and people from Lancaster alike.

The funky rhythm of jazz resonated in the Multi-Purpose room of the Student Memorial Center on Thursday night.

Whether you love her or hate her, it does not appear Ms. Spears is leaving anytime soon. Fresh off her sixth studio album (not including her greatest hits), Britney appears to have made her official comeback (for the second time).

It’s a familiar story, local rock band packs up and moves to the city to make it big. The reality is that things rarely work out that way. Dreams shatter, plans change, expectations fall. Often though, musicians land somewhere between great success and crushing defeat. Some bands do not immediately strike gold, but achieve enough to keep the hope alive. That is where psychedelic rock band, the Trakes, find themselves today.

The Chameleon opened its doors to the quiet chatter of an audience ready to get loud. Norma Jean and Haste The Day headlined a great set of metal bands Thursday night.

My friend Nelson does concrete for a living and is a pretty gnarly drummer; like, big, thudding, John Bonham drums. He is kind of a “tough guy.” That’s why I was so surprised when, years into our friendship, he “came out of the closet” and admitted that he was a huge Cure fan. I was too! It is not always cool to admit you like the Cure. Maybe it is the association with moping goth kids or the silly imagery or Robert Smith all covered in makeup and acting like a sad, sad girl, but sometimes you have to keep your Cure love on the down-low.

Sponsored by the MU Cultural Affairs Committee, Alaska-based group Bearfoot performed classic and contemporary bluegrass and country music and original work they had written and performed in a one night only show, 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2008.

Rilo Kiley is the indie-rock band that made Jenny Lewis a household name among the hipster set during the past few years.

Lewis is the rare Hollywood success story, the former TV child-star who avoids the pitfalls of fame and goes on to become a respected singer and songwriter in adulthood.

The Snapper sits down with Lights to ask questions about her interests, history, and her name.