Press Secretary Sarah Sanders is live on PBS News Hour and Periscope. Follow the link to view the White House news briefing on Hurricane Irma as it approaches the Florida coast: https://twitter.com/newshour/status/906215690268442630 Continue reading BREAKING: White House discusses Hurricane Irma barreling towards Florida
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor This September will be a quirky one if you allow it. The semi-annual Wes Fest, a movie festival playing films directed by none other than the eclectic Wes Anderson, returns to Geeksboro, the coffee and beverage company located on Lawndale Drive. Director Wes Anderson could be considered one of the most distinguishable directors of the 21st century, with his … Continue reading Wes Fest Returns to Geeksboro
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer This past Friday, popular fusion band, Michael Franti and Spearhead, graced the stage at Greensboro’s premier live music venue, The Blind Tiger, as part of their 2017 “Love Out Loud” tour. The San Francisco based group was created by lead vocalist, activist and spoken word artist Michael Franti in 1994. Known for their unique blend of reggae, hip hop, funk and … Continue reading Michael Franti and Spearhead at The Blind Tiger
Ty-ie Fuller Staff Writer “Flower Boy” (also marketed as “Scum F— Flower Boy”), is Tyler, the Creator’s fourth studio album. Longtime fans get to witness Tyler’s growth as an artist, while first-time listeners are introduced to the more mature and sincere Tyler, both personally and musically. Tyler, the Creator, once known for his radical behavior through his outspoken lyrics and bold personality, finds himself reconciling … Continue reading “Flower Boy:” Tyler, The Creator’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Jessica Clifford Arts and Entertainment Editor Small monsters – it might be an oxymoron to most people’s ears, but for Holly Goddard Jones, it was the perfect spectacle — an oddity that became the enemy in her newest dystopian novel, “The Salt Line.” Jones’ newest book is sure to delight, as she has received raving reviews by The New York Times and Gillian Flynn, the … Continue reading Holly Goddard Jones on Her Newest Dystopian Novel: “The Salt Line”
Krysten Heberly Staff Writer Regardless of their often blatant disregard of fire codes, their sweaty mosh pits and their refusal to give up on decorating like it is 1985, underground music venues are arguably the most important part of the music scene to this day. It was because of underground, and often illegal, music venues that punk was able to gain voltage in the Western … Continue reading Punk Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Underground
Emily Cramton Staff Writer In today’s society, it may seem like the relevance of classical music is dwindling, mostly due to the increasingly large and impactful nature of our popular culture. On the surface, it feels like the art of classical music has been eclipsed by technology, as well as by pop and rock concerts and the like. However, in many ways, classical music is … Continue reading Classical Music: A Genre that Continues to Grow Stronger
Jamal Sykes Staff Writer For many Americans who have continued to deny or ignore the existence of racism in America, the Charlottesville protests were an eye-opener. Two weeks ago, on Aug. 15, UNCG’s Office of Intercultural Affairs scheduled a CommUNITY Dialogue to discuss the events at Charlottesville, however, the dialogue was dismissed at the last minute to hold a vigil for those who lost their … Continue reading Challenging White Supremacy: A Discussion
Jeannie Ake Staff Writer Every fifth Wednesday, The Drama Center’s Playwright Forum invites members of the community to view the staged reading of a play, free of charge. On Aug. 30, Patsy B. Dawkins’ “The Dragonflies’ Daughters” was presented for review. Following the performance, the cast, audience and playwright were encouraged to discuss any comments or concerns that may have come to light during the … Continue reading The Dragonflies’ Daughters
Janelle Crubaugh Staff Writer On Thursday, Greensboro College held a production of Caryl Churchill’s “Far Away.” The play depicts a tale of a dystopian society, where all forces of nature are at war with one another. The degree of the dystopia ranged from not knowing “what side [of the war] the stream is on,” to terminating elephants, cats and children under the age of five. … Continue reading Greensboro College Presents “Far Away”
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