Words and the things John Mayer does with them have earned him a place in the hearts of countless teenage girls over the past decade or so. They’ve also gotten him into trouble along the way, as introspective, imagery-laden lyrics turn into uncomfortable, sometimes offensive ramblings from a musician...

Belmont blues rockers The Delta Saints are among 32 local bands vying for an opportunity to perform at this year’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., according to an announcement made by Mercy Lounge on Monday. The “Road to Bonnaroo” series was established last year as a coproduction...

Belmont University’s Leu Art Gallery will host Elyse Luray of the PBS television series “History Detectives” as part of its American Experience exhibit, which will be open through May 14. The exhibit will showcase a variety of antique items owned by Belmont alumni, including furniture, photographs...

When the cast of Fall Follies took to the Massey Performing Arts Center stage in October 2008, they had no clue how the audience, which included students, faculty and parents, would take their sketches. The live variety show is known for pushing boundaries, but one sketch in particular may have crossed...

Spider-Friends. Dipset Taliban. Diarrhea Planet. These aren’t the names people typically associate with Belmont University. But Belmont’s music scene is of two worlds. The showcase circuit is the public face of the school—the suggested path to collegiate stardom, beginning with classes and ending...

C, G and D. Artists have built careers off those three simple chords, and here in Nashville, Belmont senior Michael Huff looks to start something of his own with the release of his debut EP, “Other Hearts.” The record comes after a summer recording session in Smyrna, Ga. Huff contacted producer Randy...

The Nashville Shakespeare Festival took the Troutt Theater by storm January 15 with their rendition of “The Tempest.”  Blue, violet and sea green pieces of cloth dangled from the rafters. Two “rock” formations took up most of the stage. When the lights dimmed, the audience was taken on a fun...

The Nashville Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare’s The Tempest,  January 14 – 31 at Belmont’s Troutt Theater. This is the third annual Winter Shakespeare production. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $19 in advance/...

Actor, producer and Belmont alumnus DJ Qualls, best-known for his roles in “The New Guy,” “Road Trip” and “Hustle and Flow,” recently sat in front of students and faculty gathered in Troutt Theater and discussed the challenges he has faced as a working actor in Hollywood. Qualls was born...

Thousands of guests will be at “A Country Christmas,” but the newest and coolest – literally – are Snoopy and Charlie Brown, stars of ICE! Visitors to colorful, interactive ice sculpture will see the Charles Schulz cartoon characters come to life in one of the highlights of the seasonal, family-friendly...